First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) today announced it set a new world record for cadmium-telluride (CdTe) photovoltaic (PV) module conversion efficiency, achieving a record 16.1 percent total area module efficiency in tests confirmed by the U.S. Department of Energy
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China’s wind energy generation up 41% in 2012
China generated 100.8 billion kilowatt hours of wind power in 2012, marking a 41-percent rise from 2011, the National Energy Administration said Tuesday. The amount represented about 2 percent of the country’s total electricity sent through the state grid, according to a statement on the administration’s website. The figures are based on statistics from the … Continue reading China’s wind energy generation up 41% in 2012
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Iberdrola Announces Additional Blue Creek Wind Farm Customer
Iberdrola Renewables announced Ohio State University, in its ongoing efforts to become a carbon-neutral campus, has purchased 50 megawatts (MW) from its Blue Creek Wind Farm, located in Van Wert and Paulding counties in Ohio. “This commitment to wind energy is a great example of Ohio State’s leadership in sustainability issues,” said Ron Sega, vice … Continue reading Iberdrola Announces Additional Blue Creek Wind Farm Customer
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ArcelorMittal is presenting its steel for wind energy at Hannover Messe
ArcelorMittal is presenting its steel for wind energy at Hannover Messe, the world’s most important technology show, from 8-12 April. ArcelorMittal is actively involved in offering the energy industry a complete range of products and solutions for each step of the energy lifecycle, from production to transformation and transport. At Hannover Messe the group is … Continue reading ArcelorMittal is presenting its steel for wind energy at Hannover Messe
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Vestas releases three new 3 MW wind turbines to the market
Vestas releases to the market three new product variants of the 3 MW platform, the V112-3.3 MW, the V117-3.3 MW and the V126-3.3 MW and announces the largest onshore project in Denmark will use the new 3 MW machines. The turbines are developed from the same proven and popular technology of the V112-3.0 MW, enabling … Continue reading Vestas releases three new 3 MW wind turbines to the market
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EDF, Enbridge Buy 300 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. announced today they have jointly signed a purchase agreement with Greengate Power Corporation to acquire the 300 megawatt (MW) Blackspring Ridge Wind Project. Located in Vulcan County, Alberta (50 km north of Lethbridge), Blackspring Ridge will be the largest wind project in … Continue reading EDF, Enbridge Buy 300 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Energy Project
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70% of Europeans think renewables
Overall, 70% of EU citizens think renewable energy should be prioritised as an energy option for the next 30 years, a Eurobarometer has found. The survey, “attitudes of Europeans towards air quality” published earlier this year found that the 70% compares to just 9% for unconventional fossil fuels like shale gas, and 8% for conventional … Continue reading 70% of Europeans think renewables
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Turbine blade in Vienna city centre marks start of Austrian wind art contest
With Global Wind Day just over two months away, the Austrian Wind Energy Association has decided to place a mini wind turbine right in the centre of Vienna. Lukas Pawek, coordinator of Global Wind Day in Austria, explains why
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Smoothing Renewable Wind Energy in Texas
The Notrees Wind Storage Demonstration Project is a 36-megawatt energy storage and power management system, which completed testing and became fully operational in December. It shows how energy storage can moderate the intermittent nature of wind by storing excess energy when the wind is blowing and making it available later to the electric grid to … Continue reading Smoothing Renewable Wind Energy in Texas
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5 Super-Sized Solar Energy Projects Transforming the Clean Energy Landscape
2012 marked a record year for America’s solar industry. Installations surged by 76 percent compared to 2011 — representing an estimated market value of $11.5 billion. From commercial to residential, every sector experienced significant growth, but the clear standout of 2012 was utility-scale solar. Utility-scale solar projects are designed to generate massive amounts of electricity. … Continue reading 5 Super-Sized Solar Energy Projects Transforming the Clean Energy Landscape
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California Wind Power Blows Away Production Record
Wind power is gaining speed. The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) reports a new record was set when turbines spinning within the ISO power grid combined to produce a new record of 4,196 megawatts (MW) at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday. The ISO is the main operator for the state
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The world
The world’s largest offshore wind farm The London Array is now fully operational as the last of its 175 wind turbines comes online. The London Array wind power project, jointly owned by Dong Energy, Masdar and EON, said that the first phase of the project in the Thames estuary has now been completed. The installation … Continue reading The world
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Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW wind farm achieves financial closing
A 50MW Foundation Wind Energy-II (Pvt.) Ltd. (FWEL-II) achieves financial closing. The FWEL-II is one of the leading commercial wind power projects of Pakistan, developed under the facilitation of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB). The papers were signed by Arif Alauddin on behalf of AEDB and Brig (Retd.) Dr Gulfam Alam on behalf of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW wind farm achieves financial closing
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Largest
All 175 wind turbines at what is believed to be the world’s largest operating offshore wind farm are now generating clean electricity. The 630MW London Array in the Thames Estuary has completed its first phase of the wind power project, with the final turbine (pictured) online on Saturday, 6 April. With all wind turbines now … Continue reading Largest
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Suzlon’s South Africa Wind Energy Project Powers Ahead
Construction on what will be the continent’s biggest wind farm, the Cookhouse wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is under way, with the first batch of giant wind turbines having arrived at the Port of Ngqura outside Port Elizabeth. The 138.6 MW Cookhouse wind farm was the biggest project selected in the first … Continue reading Suzlon’s South Africa Wind Energy Project Powers Ahead
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GE is farming the wind in America
Providing capital and technology to farm the wind in America’s heartland with global renewable energy company Enel Green Power, GE (NYSE: GE) is investing common equity and supplying turbines for the 250-megawatt Buffalo Dunes Wind Project in Kansas. This transaction expands GE Energy Financial Services’ and Enel Green Power North America’s portfolio of co-owned wind … Continue reading GE is farming the wind in America
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Cost reduction remains the main route to success for Concentrating Solar Power
Concentrating Solar Power installations in the United States are forecast to set new records in 2013, with total capacity increasing by a staggering 120%, to 1889.66MW. As five new solar thermal projects, with a combined capacity of 1312 MW, approach their commissioning phase, the industry is anxious to hear how the new generation of Concentrated Solar … Continue reading Cost reduction remains the main route to success for Concentrating Solar Power
Continue readingEnel GP finalizes equity partnership agreement with GE subsidiary
The agreement relates to the development of the 250 MW “Buffalo Dunes” wind project, located in Kansas. EFS Buffalo Dunes, a subsidiary of GE Capital, will invest approx. 40 million US dollars for the acquisition of a 51% stake in the project from EGP-NA and fund construction, whereas the latter will retain a 49% stake. … Continue reading Enel GP finalizes equity partnership agreement with GE subsidiary
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Only 100 MW of wind energy installed in Africa in 2012
Across the world 44,000 MW of new wind capacity was installed during 2012, taking total global capacity to over 280,000 MW. China alone installed some 13,000 MW of wind capacity in 2012, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). At the moment China is the world leader in terms of installed wind capacity with … Continue reading Only 100 MW of wind energy installed in Africa in 2012
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Vestas receives its largest wind energy order in Canada for 299 MW project
Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for the delivery of 166 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines along with a 20-year service and maintenance agreement for the 299 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Project, a joint venture of EDF EN Canada Inc. and Enbridge. It marks the largest order for Vestas wind turbines in Canada. Deliveries … Continue reading Vestas receives its largest wind energy order in Canada for 299 MW project
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