Gamesa Electric -a Gamesa subsidiary specialising in electric industrial equipment- expects to generate 40% of its sales from these sectors in 2013. The company has more than 30 years’ experience developing proprietary technology in the power electronics industry, along with a track record spanning more than 80 years as a manufacturer of electric motors and … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy intensifies its technological and industrial diversification
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Wind turbines make fashion waves
Karl Lagerfeld sent out model’s clad in Chanel’s spring-summer collection on a solar-panelled catwalk dotted with a dozen towering, white, swishing wind turbines. Not only that but throughout the collection there were hints of renewable energy: a disc-shaped hat with a giant transparent rim that recalls a spinning turbine, a mini-dress embroidered in a blue … Continue reading Wind turbines make fashion waves
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a 60 MWp solar power plant in France
Continuing the development of its operations in Europe, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of asolar power plant, with an installed capacity of 60 MWp, at Crucey located in the Centre region of France. This innovative project also enabled the convertion of a military wasteland. Located close to Chartres, in the French department of Eure-et-Loir, … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a 60 MWp solar power plant in France
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Mytrah to double wind energy capacity to 600 MW
Founded in October, 2010, the London Stock Exchange-listed company has an operational capacity of 316-MW in seven wind farm sites. It plans to take this to 600 MW by investing Rs 2,000 crore in the next couple of years. The company expects to achieve a 16 per cent return on equity over a period of … Continue reading Mytrah to double wind energy capacity to 600 MW
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Vestas is on track with the development of the V164-8.0 MW wind turbine
The development of the V164 wind turbine is on track and several main components are close to completion at Vestas facilities both in Aarhus, Denmark and in the Isle of Wight, UK. The development of the game changing V164-8.0 MW turbine is progressing according to schedule and several main components are close to completion. “We … Continue reading Vestas is on track with the development of the V164-8.0 MW wind turbine
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€10-25 billion needed to secure Europe’s nuclear power stations
Hundreds of defects have been detected in nuclear power stations across Europe, according to a European Commission report leaked to German and French media. Fixing these faults could run up a bill of €10-25 billion, the report says. Die Welt, a German daily newspaper, says that the European Commission investigation into the continent’s nuclear fleet – originally … Continue reading €10-25 billion needed to secure Europe’s nuclear power stations
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Altairnano Selected for Puerto Rico 26 MW San Fermin Solar Power Project
Altairnano will provide a 2 megawatt (MW) ALTI-ESS Advantage advanced energy storage system to provide frequency regulation and ramp-rate control. The system will satisfy the technical requirements established by the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA). Altairnano will deliver, install and commission the system before Dec. 31, 2012. Altair Nanotechnologies Inc. (Altairnano) (NASDAQ: ALTI) today … Continue reading Altairnano Selected for Puerto Rico 26 MW San Fermin Solar Power Project
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Wind energy in Vietnam: new wind farm in in Bac Lieu
The Bac Lieu-based Cong Ly Construction and Trading Co Ltd has relied on the efforts of 1, 000 workers over the past 18 months to install the wind turbines. Under the wind power project, 62 wind turbines with total capacity of 99.2 MW will be installed at a total cost of VND5,200 billion ($US250 million), … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: new wind farm in in Bac Lieu
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LM Wind Power announces expansion in Brazil
The wind energy development in the northeast of Brazil is predicted to contribute to the generation of 1,500 direct jobs with an overall investment of 100 million reais. LM Wind Power will join companies such as the Argentine turbine manufacturer IMPSA, tower manufacturer RM Wind and Iraeta, a company that produces flanges which also has … Continue reading LM Wind Power announces expansion in Brazil
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China’s Ralls Corp. sues Obama over wind farm
As the campaigns intensify, Obama has been facing mounting pressure from his Republican rival Mitt Romney who blamed him for not being tough enough on China. The Chinese government has repeatedly urged the United States to abide by its commitment against protectionism and maintain a free, open and just international trade environment. A Chinese-owned company … Continue reading China’s Ralls Corp. sues Obama over wind farm
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Maine Wind Supply-Chain Shows Potential at National Offshore WINDPOWER Event
Maine Wind Industry Initiative is a supply chain development organization that provides wind energy development services to all Maine supply-chain categories. It identifies the capacity of the Maine industry and promotes those products and services nationally and globally. MWII also identifies resources, partners and suppliers for companies interested in doing business in the Northeast US. … Continue reading Maine Wind Supply-Chain Shows Potential at National Offshore WINDPOWER Event
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Vestas win UK wind energy contract
The order has been placed by Keadby Wind Farm Ltd; which is a company wholly owned by SSE. SSE is a leading electricity and gas company, operating in the UK and Ireland. They are the UK’s second largest generation business, with a total capacity of just over 11,300 MW. Vestas has received an order for … Continue reading Vestas win UK wind energy contract
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Vestas says former CFO did India deals without approval
The reason for this unusual step is that the management of Vestas has become aware of two agreements in India concluded by Henrik Nørremark on behalf of Vestas in the autumn of 2011, which neither the Board nor the CEO knew about. Henrik Nørremark seems to have entered into these agreements in violation of the … Continue reading Vestas says former CFO did India deals without approval
Continue readingVestas shifts offshore wind energy programme to 8 MW wind turbine
Vestas will reveal plans to upgrade its offshore wind power ambitions to focus on an 8MW wind turbine. The V164 platform was from the very beginning developed with a possible potential of increasing the turbine size. The progress in the technology development has now shown that an 8 MW version will offer lower cost of … Continue reading Vestas shifts offshore wind energy programme to 8 MW wind turbine
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Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) reaffirmed the wind energy industry’s commitment to respecting and protecting wildlife habitat and the environment in the wake of the release of the Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s Annual Report Part II. Indeed, the wind energy industry globally and here in Ontario has a strong track record of partnering with academic … Continue reading Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
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Johns Hopkins Researchers Aim to Boost the Flow of Wind Energy into the Power Grid
Wind farms are a fast-growing source of “clean and green” power, but a key problem remains: the wind behaves erratically. On any given day, the air outdoors may move in powerful gusts or gentle breezes—or may not move at all. This leads to an uneven output from wind farms and makes it tougher for alternative … Continue reading Johns Hopkins Researchers Aim to Boost the Flow of Wind Energy into the Power Grid
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Canadian Solar Expands into Puerto Rico with Planned 26 MW Solar Power Plant
The solar power system is expected to be completed and connected to the national grid in December 2012, making it the first photovoltaic project in Puerto Rico to meet the technical requirements of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) by enabling both active and reactive power regulation. Moreover, the electrical frequency will be adjustable … Continue reading Canadian Solar Expands into Puerto Rico with Planned 26 MW Solar Power Plant
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Microgrid Enabling Technologies
Microgrids are beginning to move more into the mainstream of the power generation and distribution industry, with greenfield projects that include necessary (and quite substantial) investments in distributed generation (DG). Going forward, new microgrids will increasingly rely not only upon new DG installations, but also on other microgrid enabling technologies, including smart islanding inverters, advanced … Continue reading Microgrid Enabling Technologies
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Li-Ion Cell and Battery Technology offers over 200 Wh/kg
Cells of SuperPolymer® MN-HP Series use electrode materials, such as graphite anodes and lithium metal mixed oxide cathodes, for maximum cycle life and safety. While typical cells are available in 30–40 Ah format (110–150 Wh) and housed in flat polymer pouch, energy version of this technology (MN-eHP) exceeds 200 Wh/kg. Non-toxic production process does not … Continue reading Li-Ion Cell and Battery Technology offers over 200 Wh/kg
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Lithium Battery Power and Battery Safety 2012
The Knowledge Foundation has 2 upcoming key battery industry events conveniently located in Las Vegas, NV. Lithium Battery Power 2012 will take place December 4-5, 2012. Battery Safety 2012 will be taking place December 6-7, 2012. The Advanced Registration Discount expires for both events on Friday October 5, 2012. Participating Organizations to date: 3M Company … Continue reading Lithium Battery Power and Battery Safety 2012
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