London Array said during 2012, 84 foundations, 175 wind turbines, 178 array cables and three export cables had been installed. A second phase with a further 166 wind turbines is yet to be approved. One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms off the east Kent coast is on target to become fully operational in … Continue reading Wind turbines installation complete at London Array wind farm
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Largest wind farm in Kansas to begin operation soon
The largest wind farm to be built in Kansas is set to begin operations by the end of the year. Flat Ridge 2, jointly owned by BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, is on a 66,000-acre site covering parts of Harper, Barber, Kingman and Sumner counties in southern Kansas. The project has … Continue reading Largest wind farm in Kansas to begin operation soon
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New wind turbine blade designs could reduce costs
In the well known Greek myth, Icarus, attempting to fly with wings that his father had constructed from feathers and wax, ignores instructions not to fly too close to the sun, the wax melts and he falls into the sea and drowns. If the wind industry is to develop its full potential, it must ensure … Continue reading New wind turbine blade designs could reduce costs
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Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy order for wind farm projects in Canada
Suzlon Group subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, has concluded a contract with wpd europe GmbH, a subsidiary of project developer wpd AG, for the delivery of a total of 51 wind turbines. As part of this, a service and maintenance agreement (ISP) for a total of 15 years for the new projects was also concluded. The … Continue reading Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy order for wind farm projects in Canada
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What Do Americans Really Think About Wind Energy?
The clean energy industry faced several challenges this year, including the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the production tax credit for wind power and the demise of some high-profile solar energy firms. Public sentiment about issues related clean energy and the environment, however, has not always reflected developments in the market and in the political … Continue reading What Do Americans Really Think About Wind Energy?
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UK wind energy customers ordering Nordex N100/2500 wind turbines for wind farm inland sites
The United Kingdom has the best wind conditions anywhere in Europe. Even so, a new trend in favour of inland wind farms on industrial or so-called “brown-field” sites is emerging in this country as well. “We are registering heightened interest on the part of customers in installing wind power stations close to industrial consumers. Of … Continue reading UK wind energy customers ordering Nordex N100/2500 wind turbines for wind farm inland sites
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Promising wind energy outlooks for Brazil, China and the Middle East
The New Year will soon be upon us, and so will the new opportunities for wind power it could hold. With this in mind, Nigel Crowe from PMSS and Lead Session Chair at the EWEA Annual Event from 4-7 February, talks to us about wind power’s emerging markets outside Europe… Where are the three most … Continue reading Promising wind energy outlooks for Brazil, China and the Middle East
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In the United States, offshore wind offers more than 4,000 GW of clean, domestic electricity potential
As the United States prepares to enter the global offshore wind energy market — what opportunities and challenges lie ahead? The answer to this question, among many others, is explored in two new reports released today by the Energy Department. A U.S. offshore wind industry could support up to 200,000 manufacturing, construction, operation and supply … Continue reading In the United States, offshore wind offers more than 4,000 GW of clean, domestic electricity potential
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Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia http://www.reportlinker.com/p0944830/Electric-Vehicle-Encyclopedia.html#utm_source=NEWS.GNOM.ES&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=Clean_Vehicle IDTechEx has prepared the world’s first encyclopedia on the present and future of electric vehicles and their components. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned practitioner, you can now obtain clarity about all those acronyms and the … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Encyclopedia
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Sandia Lab building solar energy test centers across US
One of the National Security Administration’s three national laboratories is building regional testing centers around the country to field-test hardware for solar companies before their multimillion-dollar solar systems are installed in buildings. The Sandia National Laboratory is building test centers in Albuquerque, Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Fla., and Burlington, Vt., the Albuquerque Journal reported (http://bit.ly/Y5OGyw). … Continue reading Sandia Lab building solar energy test centers across US
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Despite economic woes, wind energy industry powered ahead in 2012
Once again, a moribund global economy defined the year as politicians around the world tried to get ahead of the stubborn financial and debt crisis. And yet, for the European wind industry, 2012 included a signature achievement when, in late September, it was announced that the EU had passed the milestone of 100 gigawatt (GW) … Continue reading Despite economic woes, wind energy industry powered ahead in 2012
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Wind energy jumped 54.2 percent year on year in China
China generated more electricity from clean energy resources in November amid efforts to boost the use of non-fossil fuel energy sources. Electricity generated from clean energy increased 20.3 percent from a year earlier to 74.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kwh) in November, the China State Electricity Regulatory Commission said on Monday. Last month, hydropower grew 19.4 percent … Continue reading Wind energy jumped 54.2 percent year on year in China
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NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its affiliate Conestogo Wind, LP, has completed construction and brought into service its 22.9 megawatt (MW) Conestogo Wind Energy Centre. The project, located in Wellington County, Ontario, is comprised of 10 Siemens wind turbines and is capable of generating enough power for approximately 5,700 homes in an average … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
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China approves four new wind energy projects
The wind energy projects include a 24.2 billion yuan wind farm in Jiuquan, in the western province of Gansu; a 16.2 billion yuan project in Hami, Xinjiang; a 13.6 billion yuan plant in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; and a 3.23 billion yuan project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, the Beijing-based Caixin.com reported. The National Development and Reform … Continue reading China approves four new wind energy projects
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President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
Pakistan’s first 50 negawatt wind energy project in Jhimpir of Thatta is set to begin its commercial operations on Monday (today) after a formal inauguration by President Asif Ali Zardari. The wind farm, established by Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL), a subsidiary of Fauji Fertiliser, was already connected to the national grid and … Continue reading President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
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Wind power in Vietnam
“Vietnam should immediately approve the buying and selling (Feed-in-Tariff) mechanism from renewable energy sources, in particular wind energy, improving up 12.00 centUS per kwh,” suggested Gueünter Reithmacher, chief representative of German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ) in Vietnam. According to the Article 16 of the Circular 32/2012/TT-BCT issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) … Continue reading Wind power in Vietnam
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WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
The requirement that 50% of wind energy projects are sourced locally to qualify for Feed-in Tariff support in the Canadian province of Ontario is illegal, the World Trade Organisation ruled yesterday. The ruling, following challenges by Japan and the EU, sends a clear message to other governments with such requirements for wind power – Brazil, … Continue reading WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
Continue readingTWN Wind Power Completes Wind Energy Projects at White Earth Nation.
TWN Wind Power has completed two wind projects at White Earth Nation, located in Northwest Minnesota. The two sites, Ojibwa Building Supplies in Waubun and White Earth Community Service Center in Naytahwaush, are now both benefiting from wind energy. “White Earth Nation is thrilled to have our two new wind turbines fully commissioned and adding … Continue reading TWN Wind Power Completes Wind Energy Projects at White Earth Nation.
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CO2 emissions from Amazonia deforestation drop 16 percent this year
Carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere as a result of Amazon deforestation dropped to 352 million tons this year, or 16 percent less than in 2011, Brazil’s state-run National Space Research Institute, or INPE, said. In a communique Friday, the organization said that the calculation of emissions data was based on an analysis by the … Continue reading CO2 emissions from Amazonia deforestation drop 16 percent this year
Continue reading2 wind energy parks open across Michigan
Michigan’s two largest utilities opened sprawling wind energy parks in the last month that will play a crucial role in helping the companies meet the state’s renewable energy requirements. Detroit-based DTE Energy opened a 110-megawatt wind park in Michigan’s Thumb on Friday, while Jackson-based Consumers Energy opened a 100-megawatt wind park south of Ludington on … Continue reading 2 wind energy parks open across Michigan
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