GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today it has made its first equity investment in Ireland’s wind power market by acquiring two wind farm construction projects that will be powered by the GE’s flagship 2.85MW wind turbines. With a combined capacity of 51 megawatts, the wind farms, acquired from Element … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services Makes First Equity Investment In Wind Power In Ireland
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West of Duddon Sands (WoDS), Iberdrola’s first offshore wind farm
Via its British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, Iberdrola is making progress on its first major offshore wind power project , the West of Duddon Sands wind farm (WoDS), in the United Kingdom. The company is carrying out this initiative in a joint venture with Danish firm Dong Energy. The first turbines at this offshore wind farm … Continue reading West of Duddon Sands (WoDS), Iberdrola’s first offshore wind farm
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) to recover zinc from steelworks waste
Researchers from the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have showcased a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) method for extracting zinc oxide, a technologically important reusable material, from zink recycling products under laboratory conditions. The solar product
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California Bill aims to accelerate number of electric vehicles
One million electric vehicles in 10 years is the goal of a new bill introduced in Sacramento. The “Charge Ahead California” bill is geared toward improving air quality, especially in low-income communities most impacted by pollution. Michelle Kinman, clean-energy advocate for Environment California, one of the bill’s sponsors, said the bill would expand current rebate … Continue reading California Bill aims to accelerate number of electric vehicles
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Study finds no evidence wind turbines make you sick
There is no reliable or consistent evidence that proximity to wind farms or wind farm noise directly causes health effects. That’s the finding of the National Health and Medical Research Council’s (NHMRC) much-anticipated draft systematic review of the evidence on wind farms and human health, released yesterday. This report takes the number of reviews published … Continue reading Study finds no evidence wind turbines make you sick
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2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in the U.S.
It may only have had a capacity of 14MW but the iconic Solar Energy Generating Systems I (SEGS I) project in California commissioned in 1984 lay the foundations for a rich tradition of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP). The Daggett based project is a far cry from the 459ft landscape-dominating Ivanpah towers which now mark the … Continue reading 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in the U.S.
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Lithuania wind energy reaches 600 GWh in 2013
Wind power in Lithuania generated 600 gigawatt hours, which accounts for 6 percent of all power generation in the country, The Baltic Course reported. Wind power capacity totaled 279 megawatts in late 2013 and wind production totaled the most out of all renewable energy resources. In June, Estonia-based renewable energy developer Nelja … Continue reading Lithuania wind energy reaches 600 GWh in 2013
Continue readingIberdrola allocates
Focus on offshore wind power, smart grids, clean generation and new technologies and business models. IBERDROLA invested €145 million in the field of Research and Development (R&D) in 2013, a 10% increase on the previous financial year. The company allocated most of this investment to the development of projects involving offshore wind power, smart grids, … Continue reading Iberdrola allocates
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Senvion (Suzlon) commissions its first Ontario wind farm
Senvion has completed commissioning of the Oxley wind farm. Senvion says this is the first Ontario project out of a pipeline of about 200 MW the German wind turbine supplier has contracted in the province so far. Located in Essex County, the wind farm features three Senvion MM92 wind turbines on 100-meter towers. The wind … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) commissions its first Ontario wind farm
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Abengoa to build a photovoltaic project for EDP Renov
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been chosen by EDP Renováveis to carry out the engineering, building and implementation of a 30 MW photovoltaic project in California, United States. Abengoa will build the project in San Bernardino County, … Continue reading Abengoa to build a photovoltaic project for EDP Renov
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Army awards 20 additional contracts to renewable energy companies
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, working with the Army Energy Initiatives Task Force (EITF), today awarded 20 base contracts to companies in three of the four energy-related technologies that are part of the $7 billion capacity, large-scale renewable and alternative energy power production Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). … Continue reading Army awards 20 additional contracts to renewable energy companies
Continue readingTwo Golden Years for Solar Energy
The global solar PV market is set for rapid expansion over the next two years, and Enel Green Power is in the right place to play an important role in its development. According to a recent study by Deutsche Bank, the global PV solar demand will grow in terms over the next two years: by … Continue reading Two Golden Years for Solar Energy
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Renewable energy Growth in Latin America
Latin America is growing and hungry for energy, but depends on fossil fuels for 37 percent of its energy mix. Renewable energy can contribute to sustainable development and low carbon, with EGP lending a hand. Latin America is growing in every sense: its population is increasing rapidly, businesses are developing and quality of life is … Continue reading Renewable energy Growth in Latin America
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Wind power poised to become major energy source
Analysts from Bloomberg New Energy Finance predict that wind power will account for the largest share — 30 percent — of new renewables added to the global power grid by 2030. What is the latest prognosis for wind energy to command a larger piece of the renewable energy pie? — Peter M., Akron, Ohio Answer: … Continue reading Wind power poised to become major energy source
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Offshore wind announces AREVA has completed 50% of Trianel Wind farm Borkum
AREVA has successfully installed 20 of the 40 wind turbines at the Trianel Wind park Borkum, located in the German North Sea. Installation of AREVA’s M5000 turbines began in September 2013. Located 45 kilometers off the german coast, the Trianel Windpark Borkum covers an area of 56 km². This park will produce its first megawatt-hour … Continue reading Offshore wind announces AREVA has completed 50% of Trianel Wind farm Borkum
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Vietnam, U.S. cooperate in developing renewable energy
The United States is willing to provide technical assistance and share experience in developing renewable energy in Vietnam, said U.S. Consul General Rena Bitter at a joint Vietnam-U.S. workshop on wind power cooperation in Vietnam’s southern Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City on Thursday. The U.S. official noted that many U.S. agencies have committed … Continue reading Vietnam, U.S. cooperate in developing renewable energy
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Czech wind energy generation up 15 pct in 2013
Czech wind power generation increased by 15 percent to 478 gigawatt hours (GWh) last year, which accounted for 0.55 percent of gross domestic electricity production, the Czech Wind Energy Association (CSVE) has said. The figure is an equivalent of annual consumption of around 136,000 households, CSVE said. CSVE head Michal Janecek stated that wind power … Continue reading Czech wind energy generation up 15 pct in 2013
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Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal
In a deal announced today, Japanese automaker Nissan will supply electric vehicles for Bhutan’s government and taxi fleets. The Himalayan kingdom said the move is part of an effort to curb fossil fuel emissions, and hinted other manufacturers may also sell electric cars there in the future. Today, Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and Nissan CEO … Continue reading Bhutan turns to Nissan electric vehicles as part of zero-emissions goal
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New research blows away claims that ageing wind turbines are a bad investment
Wind turbines can remain productive for up to 25 years, making wind farms a good long-term choice for energy investors, according to new research. The UK has a target of generating 15 per cent of the nation’s energy from renewable resources such as wind farms by 2020. There are currently 4,246 individual wind turbines in … Continue reading New research blows away claims that ageing wind turbines are a bad investment
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Chinese wind energy equipment to enter Swedish market
Wind turbines produced by China’s Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited will soon be used in a wind power plant in Sweden, the company authorities said Friday. According to the contract between Dongfang and the Swedish company Skelleftea Kraft AB, the Chinese company will install turbines in the third phase of Blaken wind power plant. It is … Continue reading Chinese wind energy equipment to enter Swedish market
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