Last year green energy grew considerably in Tuscany, with new capacity installed and the Province of Siena beginning to meet its energy needs with zero emission sources thanks in large part to Enel Green Power. With almost 6,000 new renewable plants totalling an installed capacity of 74.5 megawatts built, last year was a highly successful … Continue reading Green Energy Growing in Tuscany
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Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
Alstom has signed two contracts totalling around €30 million with Investment Engineering, a renewable energy developer in the Netherlands, for the delivery, installation and commissioning of ECO 110 wind turbines at the Hartelkanaal wind farm – located in the Port of Rotterdam. Alstom will also provide 15 years Operation and Maintenance service. This wind farm … Continue reading Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
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IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
The global renewable energy share can reach and exceed 30 per cent by 2030 at no extra cost, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says in a report, “REmap 2030,” that was published today. The study maps out a pathway for doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix based on the … Continue reading IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
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EC Starts Group to Spur Marine Energy Industry
The European Commission plans to start an Ocean Energy Forum to support the commercialization of wave and tidal technologies, which may be worth as much as 535 billion euros ($725 billion) globally by 2050. The forum will boost cooperation between stakeholders in the industry to help accelerate the development of wave and tidal devices, the … Continue reading EC Starts Group to Spur Marine Energy Industry
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Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
Leading offshore wind developers are to give the supply chain a vital insight into new business opportunities as part of a pioneering initiative being held this month (January) at one of the industry’s flagship annual conferences. The Supply Chain Share Fair is one of the key events showcasing at Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind & Supply … Continue reading Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
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Gestamp initiates its presence in South Africa with a new wind tower manufacturing facility
GRI – Renewable Industries, wind industrial division of Corporación Gestamp, will start wind tower manufacturing in South Africa, via its new manufacturing facility in Atlantis, Cape Town (Western Cape). More than 200 jobs will be created in this new world class, 150 towers a year plant that will produce wind towers for the South African … Continue reading Gestamp initiates its presence in South Africa with a new wind tower manufacturing facility
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Conca comes up short again
This isn’t the first time that James Conca attacked wind power on Forbes.com and it certainly won’t be the last. Mr. Conca, who works for the nuclear industry, recently posted his latest attack by reaching new depths of falsehood to claim that wind energy in the Pacific Northwest produces
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Nissan LEAF is best-selling EV in history with 45% market share
The 100,000th customer is a British dentist. After revolutionizing passenger vehicle segment Nissan is electrifying LCVs with the e-NV200. The 100,000th all-electric Nissan LEAF is being bought by a customer in the United Kingdom. The Nissan LEAF, the world’s first mass-produced zero emissions vehicle, remains the best-selling EV in history with a 45% market share. … Continue reading Nissan LEAF is best-selling EV in history with 45% market share
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African leaders urge global investments in continent’s wind energy sector
The presidents of Senegal, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone said here Monday that Africa is offering big opportunities for global investments in the continent’s sustainable energy. Speaking at a panel discussion at the seventh World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi, Senegalese President Macky Sall said that Africa has the world’s biggest potential in solar … Continue reading African leaders urge global investments in continent’s wind energy sector
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Wind energy maker REpower becomes Senvion
REpower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, is changing its name as announced: from today, the company will be known as Senvion SE. The Hamburg-based wind turbine manufacturer will now identify itself using the new Senvion branding worldwide. The company has been using the … Continue reading Wind energy maker REpower becomes Senvion
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Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
Today Gamesa and Areva announced the entry into exclusive negotiations to create a 50/50 joint-venture company in the field of offshore wind power. The offshore market represents one of the most promising areas for the development of renewable energies over the next decade, particularly in the coastal countries of northern Europe, where the installed base … Continue reading Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
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Kansas support for wind energy is support for economy
As we look forward to 2014 and beyond, it is important we remember some of the exciting developments that have contributed to a stronger Kansas economy. Early last year, we welcomed a Mars manufacturing facility to Topeka. One of the major reasons for such developments, in addition to our tax structure and excellent work force, … Continue reading Kansas support for wind energy is support for economy
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Solar power device would use heat to enhance efficiency
A new approach to harvesting solar energy, developed by MIT researchers, could improve efficiency by using sunlight to heat a high-temperature material whose infrared radiation would then be collected by a conventional photovoltaic cell. This technique could also make it easier to store the energy for later use, the researchers say. In this case, adding … Continue reading Solar power device would use heat to enhance efficiency
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EDF Energies Nouvelles now has over one gigawatt in wind energy projects in Texas
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the acquisition of Spinning Spur 3, a 194 MW wind farm to be built in Texas (Panhandle)–its 6th project in the state. Since 2011, EDF Energies Nouvelles has considerably strengthened its positions in Texas and now boasts more than one gigawatt in capacity in service or due for construction by 2015. … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles now has over one gigawatt in wind energy projects in Texas
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Solar energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) investment in MENA could reach approximately $50bn by end of decade
A MEED Insight survey concludes that the region's solar energy capacity could grow to 15,000 MW by the end of 2020, split equally between photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) technologies. The Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region could see more than $50bn worth of investment in its solar power sector by 2020 … Continue reading Solar energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power) investment in MENA could reach approximately $50bn by end of decade
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Two Peruvian wind energy projects receive US funding
Two wind energy projects from the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT) and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) will be financed by the U.S. government, it was announced. Orlando Velasquez, head of the Peruvian National Assembly of Rectors (ANR), said the projects were chosen from proposals submitted by 10 universities from around the globe. … Continue reading Two Peruvian wind energy projects receive US funding
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International Renewable Energy Agency Opens Fourth Assembly
Heads of State and Ministers from over 150 countries as well as representatives from 120 international organisations gathered in Abu Dhabi today for the opening of the Fourth Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Assembly, the Agency
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India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
India's MNRE has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) capacity in 2013. India's Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has published data which shows that the nation installed 1.004 GW of grid-tied solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar power (CSP) … Continue reading India installs more than 1 GW of grid-tied solar PV, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013
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Some basic facts about wind power, birds and wildlife
Wind energy has the lowest environmental impacts of any source of electricity generation, with modern wind power plants collectively being far less harmful to birds than radio towers, tall buildings, and numerous other human-made objects. That fact aside, there
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EDP Renov
EDP Renewables (EDP Renewables, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, has executed a project finance structure agreement for its first wind farm in Canada. The South Branch project located in Ontario with an installed capacity of 30 MW has secured a 20 year Feed-in … Continue reading EDP Renov
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