In the future, Siemens AG will position itself along the electrification, automation and digitalization. Along these value chains Siemens has identified several growth fields in which it sees its greatest long-term potential. The company is orienting its resource allocation toward these growth fields and has announced concrete measures in this direction. The measures include the … Continue reading Siemens – Vision 2020
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Texas wind energy blows green for Mars
By partnering with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas and BNB on a new 118-turbine wind farm, it marks the biggest long-term commitment to renewable energy use of any food manufacturing business in the United States Mars, Incorporated, in partnership with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, announced an agreement today on a new 200MW wind farm that will … Continue reading Texas wind energy blows green for Mars
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Renewables (wind energy and solar power) contribute 27 pct of German electricity consumption in Q1
Renewable energy contributed 27 percent of total electricity consumption in the first quarter of 2014, hitting record as the Europe’s largest economy is on its ambitious path of energy transformation, an energy lobby group said on Friday. The production of electricity from renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, reached 40.2 billion kilowatt … Continue reading Renewables (wind energy and solar power) contribute 27 pct of German electricity consumption in Q1
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Wind energy map
Resource maps and data can fill critical needs at several stages in the development of a solar or wind farm project. They can support site prospecting and early-stage feasibility studies, help evaluate alternative project sites, and provide the basis for preliminary or advanced plant design and energy production estimates. AWS Truepower is a world leader … Continue reading Wind energy map
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Suzlon Group signs agreement to supply up to 47 wind turbines to PowerWorks
Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer today announced via their fully owned US based subsidiary SWECO (Suzlon Wind Energy Corp) its agreement to supply PowerWorks up to 98.7 MW of wind turbines. As per the agreement, Suzlon Group will supply up to 47 WTG’s and will oversee the operations, maintenance and service … Continue reading Suzlon Group signs agreement to supply up to 47 wind turbines to PowerWorks
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France wants Areva to buy Alstom wind energy unit if GE wins bid
France wants state-controlled nuclear group Areva to take over Alstom’s offshore wind turbine unit if General Electric’s bid for Alstom succeeds, a French paper reported on Friday. Areva and Alstom both produce offshore wind turbines and are part of different consortia to build 3,000 megawatts of wind power off the French coast in coming years. … Continue reading France wants Areva to buy Alstom wind energy unit if GE wins bid
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Marubeni to launch mega-solar power project in Iwaki City, Fukushima
Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) has commenced construction of a mega-solar power project in Iwaki City, Fukushima. The project is being jointly developed with Mibugawa Power Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marubeni, Japan Asia Investment Co., Ltd, (“JAIC”) and Fukushima Mega No. 1 Inc., a company in which JAIC is investing. The project will be handled by … Continue reading Marubeni to launch mega-solar power project in Iwaki City, Fukushima
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Obama: Let’s Go Big on Solar Energy to Fight Climate Change
The nation needs to ramp up its use of solar energy on a much bigger scale to bring down emissions of the greenhouse gases that worsen global warming, President Barack Obama is expected to say in a speech Friday that will kick off a big push by White House to expand the use of solar … Continue reading Obama: Let’s Go Big on Solar Energy to Fight Climate Change
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Abengoa obtains environmental approval for South America’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
Construction on the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project is due to start in the second quarter of 2014. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has obtained a favorable environmental rating from the authorities of the Chilean Environmental Service to … Continue reading Abengoa obtains environmental approval for South America’s largest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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racking energy generated and used in the U. S. for 2013
Americans consumed more about 97.4 quads of energy last year. (One quad, Q, equals 1 quadrillion Btus.) That was a 2.3-Q jump over energy use the previous year, according to analysts at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and Dept. of Energy. In terms of energy sources, wind energy increased the most, 18%, going from 1.35 … Continue reading racking energy generated and used in the U. S. for 2013
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Alstom Haliade 150-6MW Offshore Wind Turbines part of innovative demonstration project off the coast of Virginia
Alstom announced that it is part of a team to receive a $47M grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for phase II of the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project (VOWTAP) led by Dominion Virginia Power. This next phase includes the completion of Front End Engineering Design (FEED), installation and testing of two … Continue reading Alstom Haliade 150-6MW Offshore Wind Turbines part of innovative demonstration project off the coast of Virginia
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Vestas Wind Systems Turns To Profit In Q1
Outlook for 2014 maintained. Revenue, earnings and free cash flow increased compared to the first quarter of 2013. Focus on Profitable Growth for Vestas remains. In the first quarter of 2014, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,283m – an increase of 17 per cent to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items increased by EUR … Continue reading Vestas Wind Systems Turns To Profit In Q1
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Sales of pure electric vehicles increase three-fold in UK
Sales of pure electric vehicles have risen three-fold for the first four months of the year, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Latest SMMT data shows that 1,547 pure electric vehicles have been registered for the year to date – up 246.9% on the figure of 446 for the … Continue reading Sales of pure electric vehicles increase three-fold in UK
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U.S. adds up to 141 million to support offshore wind power
U.S. Energy Department (DOE) said on Wednesday it will allocate up to 47 million U.S. dollars to each of the three pioneering offshore wind demonstrations over the next four years to help speed up the deployment of more efficient offshore wind power technologies. The three projects selected from seven offshore wind demonstration projects are located … Continue reading U.S. adds up to 141 million to support offshore wind power
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Iran reveals 5 GW plans for solar energy and wind power
The Iranian Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian today announced to an audience of renewable energy experts and delegates at the Iranian Embassy in Berlin, Germany, the country’s bold plans to pursue a renewable energy (RE) future. In an open and vibrant dialogue between representatives of the renewable energy sector and Iran’s chief energy policy maker, Chitchian … Continue reading Iran reveals 5 GW plans for solar energy and wind power
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Alstom wind turbines selected for offshore wind power in Virginia
Alstom announced that it is part of a team to receive a $47M grant from the US Department of Energy (DOE) for phase II of the Virginia Offshore Wind Technology Advancement Project (VOWTAP) led by Dominion Virginia Power. This next phase includes the completion of Front End Engineering Design (FEED), installation and testing of two … Continue reading Alstom wind turbines selected for offshore wind power in Virginia
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Siemens receives Iowa wind turbines order
Carroll Wind Farm will consist of nine 2.3-megawatt geared wind turbines. With another order announcement in the U.S., Siemens Energy continues its success in the Americas wind market. The Carroll wind power plant will be located in western Iowa near the city of Carroll, and will consist of nine 2.3-MW geared wind turbines. The customer … Continue reading Siemens receives Iowa wind turbines order
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Wind energy and solar power can potentially make Ukraine independent of energy imports
The largest Ukrainian organization in the field of renewable energy has become a member of Global 100% Renewables, which aims to create worldwide infrastructure capable of supporting global energy consumption by 100% from renewable sources. According to the APEU President Vitaliy Daviy, cooperation with the Association of Global 100% Renewables is intended to strengthen the … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power can potentially make Ukraine independent of energy imports
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AWEA chair calls wind energy “biggest, fastest, cheapest” carbon solution
Industry leaders committed to moving U.S. wind energy forward today at the WINDPOWER 2014 Conference & Exhibition, saying they can deliver an affordable solution to climate change and continue the industry’s extraordinary record of driving down the cost of its clean energy product. “The urgent need to dramatically reduce global carbon emissions brings incredible opportunity … Continue reading AWEA chair calls wind energy “biggest, fastest, cheapest” carbon solution
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Gamesa increased earnings in 1Q 2014
Gamesa ended the first quarter of 2014 with17 million euro in net profit, more than double the figure of 7 million euro posted in the same quarter last year. These figures reflect the improvement in profitability, with an EBIT margin of 6% (up from 4.4% in 1Q 2013), and the return to growth in business … Continue reading Gamesa increased earnings in 1Q 2014
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