President Danilo Medina participated this morning in the start of operations of Matafongo Wind Farm, which will contribute 34 megawatts to the National Interconnected Electric System (SENI), diversifying the country’s energy matrix. Matafongo Wind Farm, has 17 wind turbines of two megawatts of nominal unit power, each of them has a transformer that raises the … Continue reading Danilo Medina attends the start of operations Matafongo Wind Farm
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Wind Energy Project Management in the Dominican Republic
SÓLIDA Energías Renovables is awarded a new Project Management contract and construction supervision of a wind farm in the Dominican Republic. The Spanish engineering company will develop its work in the Los Guzmancito wind farm in Puerto Plata, thus consolidating its firm commitment to continue leading this type of services in the Caribbean country, where … Continue reading Wind Energy Project Management in the Dominican Republic
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Wind energy in Dominican Republic: Vestas wind turbines for a new wind farm
EGE Haina on Wednesday began receiving parts of the Vestas wind turbines for the Larimar wind farm being built at Enriquillo township, southwestern Barahona province. The wind farm features 15 Vestas 84-meter high V112 wind turbines which can generate 3.3 MW each, for a total 50 megawatts. The wind turbines´ components are arriving at … Continue reading Wind energy in Dominican Republic: Vestas wind turbines for a new wind farm
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Dominican Republic’s Sustainable Energy Resources
The Dominican Republic’s energy sector is at a crossroads. Currently, the country depends on fossil fuel imports for 86% of its electricity generation, bringing enormous economic and environmental costs and necessitating a transition to a more sustainable energy system. In 2011, the Dominican Republic spent 8.6% of its GDP on fossil fuel imports. Electricity prices in the country … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s Sustainable Energy Resources
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Wind power in the Dominican Republic: Vestas has received an order for 15 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for the 49.5 MW Larimar wind power plant in Enriquillo
Vestas has received an order for 15 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for the 49.5 MW Larimar wind farm in Enriquillo, Dominican Republic. This is the second order in Latin America that Vestas has received from Spain-based Grupo Cobra since September 2014. The 15 wind turbines for this supply-only contract are expected to be delivered … Continue reading Wind power in the Dominican Republic: Vestas has received an order for 15 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for the 49.5 MW Larimar wind power plant in Enriquillo
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Cemex announces first solar power plant in the Caribbean
Cemex Dominican Republic has announced the launch of a solar plant that will provide renewable energy for its cement plant in San Pedro de Macorís. The plant comprises 5040 panels with inverters that capture the sunlight and convert it into energy. “The contribution represents 1.5 MW that will allow us to produce 2.2 million … Continue reading Cemex announces first solar power plant in the Caribbean
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Dominican Republic’s 130 MW of wind energy projects
National Energy Commission director Enrique Ramírez Tuesday said there are projects to produce 130 megawatts of wind energy across the country. He said Dominican Republic’s 92 megawatts of installed renewable energy makes it a leader in non-traditional projects, and expects they’ll make the country the main destination for those investments in the entire Caribbean. Ramírez … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s 130 MW of wind energy projects
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Dominican Republic’s 2nd major wind farm
Government officials and foreign and local investors broke ground Tuesday for the construction of a wind farm in the village Guzmancito, Luperon township, Puerto Plata province (north), which will generate 100MW of electricity. The project’s first stage is slated to conclude in 12 months at a cost of US$180 million, said its promoters, Poseidon Energia Renovable, … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s 2nd major wind farm
Continue readingLos Cocos wind farm wins IDB award
Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno announced the three winners of the inaugural Infrastructure 360º Awards, with the Los Cocos Wind Farm project in the Dominican Republic being the winner of the People and Leadership category. Los Cocos wind farm, located in the southwest town of Juancho, was built by the power company Ege-Haina at … Continue reading Los Cocos wind farm wins IDB award
Continue readingAlstom Wind energy receives US$ 4 million DOE research grant
The grant is to research and develop advanced control systems and integrated innovative sensors that increase energy production and lower the capital cost of offshore wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa wants to grab 15% of the offshore wind power market
Gamesa plans to reach a market share of between 10% and 15% by 2020 in the business of offshore wind farm and wind turbines.
Continue readingRenewable Energy in Poland
The fast development of wind turbines can be observed in the value of the total wind farm capacity installed within last five years. In 2005 it was less than 100 MW and in 2011 it reached 1352 MW.
Continue readingGoogle reveals its carbon footprint, promotes wind energy and solar power
Currently, very little of the world?s power is from renewables like wind turbines and solar energy. “We’re working on changing that by buying electricity directly from wind farms near our data centers.”
Continue readingNextEra Energy applies to build 750 MW Photovoltaic plant in Southern California
NextEra claims to the be largest generator of solar energy in the United States, with a PV and concentrated solar energy portfolio of 315 MW, 153 MW of which is owned by the company.
Continue readingJRC PV Status Report Forecasts Increase in Photovoltaic Growth
It also stresses the need for bringing down the level of silicon usage in solar cell as it is a major factor in deciding the price of a solar module and suggests increasing the production of concentrated photovoltaic.
Continue readingWind power projects to use GE wind turbines
GE will supply 188 1.6 MW wind turbines for the Settlers Trail and Pioneer Trail wind power farms in Illinois. E.ON Climate & Renewables NA (ECRNA) is developing both wind farm projects.
Continue readingSolar Power Photovoltaic Market to Hit $50.6bn in 2011
Most advanced nations capable of investing in photovoltaic solar energy will do so, and as a result investment in photovoltaic technology will grow strongly over the forecast period.
Continue readingWhitelee Wind farm presented with prestigious Queen?s Award for sustainability
ScottishPower Renewables was awarded the Queen?s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development for Whitelee wind energy plant near Glasgow.
Continue readingWind energy in Pakistan: 2000 MW wind power MoU signed
In consequence of the MOU, 2000 MW wind farm projects will be established in the Gharo- Keti Bandar Wind Corridor.
Continue readingOhio to Build First Offshore Wind Farm in Great Lakes
Cleveland-based firm will begin construction on the 20-MW wind energy project in 2012, with the goal of spurring a wind turbines manufacturing industry.
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