Wind energy: Suzlon has already installed 10,000 wind turbines

The Suzlon Group on Wednesday said it has installed its 10,000th wind turbine generator during the first half of 2015. “Suzlon Group… announced a significant milestone achievement of installing its 10,000th WTG (wind turbine generator) during the first half of 2015,” the company said in a release. “Suzlon has come a long way since its … Continue reading Wind energy: Suzlon has already installed 10,000 wind turbines

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Jordan signs 13 deals to build solar power and wind energy plants

The government announced Tuesday that it signed 13 agreements to build several wind energy and solar power plants with a total capacity of 317 megawatts.   The projects, expected to be operational in 2018, will boost the country’s reliance on renewable energy, Energy Minister Ibrahim Saif said in a statement sent to The Jordan Times. … Continue reading Jordan signs 13 deals to build solar power and wind energy plants

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Europe’s largest solar energy plant be connected with Nexans’ photovoltaic cables

Europe’s largest solar farm will be connected with Nexans’ Energyflex photovoltaic cables after Eiffage Energie awarded Nexans the contract to supply 90 percent of the cables for the Cestas solar farm in France. As part of the contract, Nexans will manufacture and supply approximately 5,000 kilometres of medium and low voltage, photovoltaic cables (PV) and … Continue reading Europe’s largest solar energy plant be connected with Nexans’ photovoltaic cables

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Alterra Power and Starwood Energy secure loan facility for the Shannon Wind Energy Project

Alterra Power Corp. and Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC are pleased to announce the completion of a $287 million construction loan facility (all amounts USD) for the 204 MW Shannon wind energy project. The facility was supplied by affiliates of Citi, Santander Bank, N.A. and the Royal Bank of Canada, and consists of a $212 … Continue reading Alterra Power and Starwood Energy secure loan facility for the Shannon Wind Energy Project

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Wind power in Maine: Vestas 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines to power the Bingham wind farm in Somerset County, Maine.   The total size of the Bingham project will be 185 MW, including components ordered from Vestas previously.  At 185 MW, Bingham will be largest wind energy … Continue reading Wind power in Maine: Vestas 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

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Wind energy in Texas: Vestas 83 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE) has placed a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 83 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines to supply a wind power plant in Texas.   The total capacity of the project, including equipment previously purchased from Vestas, will be 300 MW.  When complete, this installation will be the largest V117-3.3 … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: Vestas 83 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

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How wind power can help Puerto Rico’s debt crisis

Puerto Rico recently announced that it cannot pay its debt, which the island has accumulated in part due to its heavy reliance on expensive, imported petroleum for electricity. According to CNN Money, “At the center of Puerto Rico’s debt problems is PREPA, the island’s energy subsidiary.” The utility must soon make a $400 million debt … Continue reading How wind power can help Puerto Rico’s debt crisis

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