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GE’s 2.75-120 Wind Turbines for Chinese Wind Farm

151 megawatts (MW) of wind power to be installed in Yunnan province, assisting China in meeting larger renewable energy production targets.   GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it will supply one of the world’s largest power generation companies—China’s Huaneng Corporation—with 55 units of GE 2.75-120 brilliant wind turbines, to be installed at the Huaneng Dali … Continue reading GE’s 2.75-120 Wind Turbines for Chinese Wind Farm

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The average price of U.S. wind power declined by 58 percent

Construction on the Roosevelt Wind Energy Project has begun, according to Jeff Keppert, associate project developer with EDF Renewables. Keppert gave an update on the project to Portales business leaders Friday at the Roosevelt County Chamber of Commerce luncheon. Keppert gave some background on EDF Renewables, which owns the wind farm, saying they operate in … Continue reading The average price of U.S. wind power declined by 58 percent

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49.5 MW Wind Energy project by Master Wind Energy in Sindh, Pakistan

Sindh government has allotted 1408 acres of land in the Wind Corridor of Thatta District for development of 49.5 MW Wind Energy project by Master Wind Energy Limited. The signing Ceremony was organised in the Energy Department. The lease document was signed by Brig (retired) Tariq Izaz on behalf of the Master Wind Energy Ltd. … Continue reading 49.5 MW Wind Energy project by Master Wind Energy in Sindh, Pakistan

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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Hereford wind farm in Texas

EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Hereford wind farm by its US subsidiary, EDF Renewable Energy. With the start-up of this 200 MW facility, the subsidiary has now achieved more than two-thirds of the gigawatt of projects the Group is set to build by year-end 2015 in Texas.     Located in … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Hereford wind farm in Texas

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Briscoe Wind Farm is a large-scale asset in the Texas wind energy market

Capital Dynamics, a global private asset manager, GE Energy Financial Services and Morgan Stanley are pleased to announce they have completed financing for the 150-megawatt (MW) Briscoe Wind Farm, LLC (“Briscoe Wind Farm”) spanning 20,000 acres in Briscoe County, Texas, USA.   Once operational, Briscoe Wind Farm targets providing clean and renewable power generation that … Continue reading Briscoe Wind Farm is a large-scale asset in the Texas wind energy market

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1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014

For the second consecutive year, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce that Canada has set a record for the installation of new wind energy capacity. A total of 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014, with most growth centred in Ontario (850 MW), … Continue reading 1,871 MW of wind energy capacity was installed in five provinces in Canada in 2014

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Wind energy in Brasil: GE to supply 346 megawatts of wind turbines

General Electric agreed to supply 346 megawatts of wind turbines worth as much as 1.3 billion reais ($491 million) to the Brazilian renewable-energy developer Casa dos Ventos.     Casa dos Ventos will use 216 megawatts of equipment at the Sao Clemente wind farm in Pernambuco state and another 130 megawatts for the Tiangua project … Continue reading Wind energy in Brasil: GE to supply 346 megawatts of wind turbines

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GE Integrates Concentrated Solar Power with Combined Cycle in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has selected GE for a project that marks Saudi Arabia’s first integration of a Concentrated Solar Power with a combined-cycle plant and the first introduction of condensate as a gas turbine fuel.   The landmark project, the ‘Green Duba’ Integrated Solar Combined Cycle Plant, will be built in the northwestern part … Continue reading GE Integrates Concentrated Solar Power with Combined Cycle in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Electricity signs deal for integrated gas and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

The planned plant will primarily burn natural gas, but will generate 50 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to increase fuel efficiency.     State-owned utility Saudi Electricity Co signed on Tuesday a contract worth 1 billion riyals ($267 million) to buy generators for the kingdom’s first fossil fuel-fired power plant that will also produce … Continue reading Saudi Electricity signs deal for integrated gas and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)

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GE Brings Solar Power to Nigeria

GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it will supply Northern Noodles Ltd., a subsidiary of DUFIL and Tolaram Group, with solar technology to reduce emissions at a food manufacturing plant in Kaduna, Nigeria. The 575 kilowatt photovoltaic (PV) plant will be integrated with the company’s existing diesel generators and micro-grid system. Once installed, the hybrid solution … Continue reading GE Brings Solar Power to Nigeria

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GE Expands Wind Energy Presence in Poland

GE 2.5-103 Wind Turbines will Generate Power in Southern Poland to Assist with Polish Renewable Energy Goals. Galicja Wind Farm, planned to reach 120 MW, will be One of the Largest Wind Farms in Poland. GE 2.5-103 Wind Turbines will Generate Power in Southern Poland to Assist with Polish Renewable Energy Goals. Galicja Wind Farm, … Continue reading GE Expands Wind Energy Presence in Poland

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Marsh Hill Wind Energy Center in New York with 10 GE 1.6-103 wind turbines

Invenergy has announced that its 16.2 MW Marsh Hill Wind Energy Center is now online. Located in Jasper, N.Y., Marsh Hill consists of 10 GE 1.6-103 wind turbines. “We’re delighted to host Invenergy’s Marsh Hill wind farm,” says Jasper Town Supervisor Lucille Kernan. “The project is a large investment in Jasper, and the long-term payments … Continue reading Marsh Hill Wind Energy Center in New York with 10 GE 1.6-103 wind turbines

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Minnesota Can Accommodate Significant Additional Renewable Energy Generation

GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) served as the lead technical consultant for the recent Minnesota Renewable Energy Integration and Transmission Study (MRITS), performed by the Minnesota utilities and transmission companies in coordination with the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), and directed by the Minnesota Department of Commerce. The study demonstrated that Minnesota’s power system … Continue reading Minnesota Can Accommodate Significant Additional Renewable Energy Generation

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NextEra Energy Canada announces commercial operation of its Jericho Wind Energy Centre

NextEra Energy Canada, LP, today announced that its affiliates have achieved commercial operation at their Jericho Wind Energy Centre. The 149-megawatt wind energy centre is capable of generating enough electricity to power more than 37,500 homes via its 92 GE wind turbines.   “This project is significant not only because of the emissions-free electricity it … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada announces commercial operation of its Jericho Wind Energy Centre

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GE Builds Brilliant Future of Wind Energy with 25,000th Wind Turbine Installed

First wind energy deals in countries including Kenya, Morocco, Pakistan and Croatia. Global fleet producing more than 100 terawatt hours of renewable energy, enough equivalent energy to power approximately 28 million European households for a year. Continuing investment of more than $2 billion to expand platform of brilliant wind turbines, software.   Powering the people … Continue reading GE Builds Brilliant Future of Wind Energy with 25,000th Wind Turbine Installed

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GE wind energy looks to global expansion

General Electric looking to grow its wind energy business by increasing installations of wind turbines globally while providing services such as data analytics to improve their performance, a top company energy executive said on Wednesday.   The U.S. conglomerate plans to have a presence with its wind turbine business in 35 or more countries next … Continue reading GE wind energy looks to global expansion

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GE wind turbines for wind farm in Croatia

GE announced it will supply Vienna-based renewable energy developer RP Global with twelve GE 2.85-103 wind turbines for the Rudine wind farm GE’s first wind farm in Croatia.   The latest in a series of first wind turbine orders in countries such as Morocco and Pakistan, GE today announced it will supply Vienna-based renewable energy … Continue reading GE wind turbines for wind farm in Croatia

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Construction of 230 MW solar power plant begins in west Japan

A Japanese firm on Friday started construction of a solar power plant in western Japan’s Okayama prefecture, which will be one of the country’s biggest, the Kyodo news agency reported Friday.   The 230-megawatt facility’s operator, Setouchi Future Creations LLC, a company founded by firms including GE Energy Financial Services and Toyo Engineering Corp., plans … Continue reading Construction of 230 MW solar power plant begins in west Japan

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