Elemental Energy renews service contract for Fermeuse wind farm in Newfoundland, a 27 MW site utilising Vestas V90-3.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas has signed an agreement with Elemental Energy for a 10-year AOM 4000 service agreement renewal that covers the 27 MW Fermeuse wind power plant in Newfoundland, Canada. The project features nine V90-3.0 MW … Continue reading Vestas wind energy secures 10-year service renewal for 27 MW wind power plant in Canada
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Gamesa wind power unveils the new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine
Offshore wind power generation promises to be one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy in the years to come. To fully develop its offshore wind energy strategy, Gamesa has reached an agreement in principle with Areva with a view to creating a leading European player in the offshore wind energy segment. Gamesa, a global … Continue reading Gamesa wind power unveils the new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine
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Wind Power Capacity to More than Double by 2020, Led by China
Despite an overall slump in installations in 2013, the global cumulative wind power capacity will more than double from 319.6 Gigawatts (GW) at the end of 2013 to 678.5 GW by 2020, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that China, the largest single wind power market responsible for 45% of … Continue reading Wind Power Capacity to More than Double by 2020, Led by China
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Warren Buffett plans to double wind energy, solar power investment
Warren Buffett plans to double Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in wind and solar power in the U.S. to $30 billion, Bloomberg reports from Edison Electric Institute’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway has another $15 billion “ready to go” for renewable energy. That could have big implications in Iowa, where Berkshire Hathaway Energy … Continue reading Warren Buffett plans to double wind energy, solar power investment
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Nissan’s second electric vehicle
Nissan Motor Co said it’s launching its second all-electric vehicle this month, persisting with the technology despite a much slower market acceptance than it expected since it rolled out its first electric car over three years ago. The new vehicle, a commercial van called the e-NV200, will go on sale in Europe this month and … Continue reading Nissan’s second electric vehicle
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Nissan to Launch Electric Vehicles LEAF in Mexico June 30
Last month, Nissan sold the 50,000th LEAF in the United States, reaffirming its place at the top of all things EV. It was announced last week that Nissan’s friendly little electric will break new ground in a new market at the end of the month when the automaker officially releases the LEAF in Mexico and … Continue reading Nissan to Launch Electric Vehicles LEAF in Mexico June 30
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Gov. Kasich should veto wind energy-killing provision of H.B. 483 that jeopardizes $2.5 billion investment in Ohio
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) calls on Governor John Kasich to protect billions of dollars in potential investments in Ohio by using his line item veto to strike a provision in House Bill (H.B.) 483, which places unduly restrictive setbacks on new Ohio wind farms. “This would kill further wind energy development in Ohio … Continue reading Gov. Kasich should veto wind energy-killing provision of H.B. 483 that jeopardizes $2.5 billion investment in Ohio
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Asia’s first hybrid solar-wind power system to Nepal
Asia’s first wind-solar hybrid energy system was handed over to Nepal on Monday by the Asian Development Bank, demonstrating the viability to provide reliable clean energy options to rural areas. The project, completed under ABD’S $3.8 million regional technical assistance (RETA), was part of the bank’s “Energy for All” initiative that supports increasing access … Continue reading Asia’s first hybrid solar-wind power system to Nepal
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry
Following a two-year slump, in which oversupply drove down module prices and many manufacturers reported negative gross margins, the solar PV industry began to recover during 2013. It was still a challenging year, particularly in Europe, where shrinking markets left installers, distributors, and others struggling to stay afloat. Consolidation continued among manufacturers, but, by late … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) industry
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The solar power photovoltaic (PV) market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013
The solar energy photovoltaic PV market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013 for a total exceeding 139 GW. China saw spectacular growth, accounting for nearly one-third of global capacity added, followed by Japan and the United States. Solar PV is starting to play a substantial role in electricity generation … Continue reading The solar power photovoltaic (PV) market had a record year, adding more than 39 GW in 2013
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GEO-NET studies Uzbekistan’s wind power potential
The German GEO-NET Umweltconsulting GmbH has begun a study of the wind energy potential of Uzbekistan, an “Uzbekenergo” representative told Trend. Work will be carried out within the frame of the contract, signed between “Uzbekenergo” SJSC and the German company. The contract envisages the study of wind potential of Uzbekistan in six regions to identify … Continue reading GEO-NET studies Uzbekistan’s wind power potential
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Wind energy developers win biggest share of Brazil auction
Wind power developers including Casa dos Ventos Energias Renovaveis Ltda were the biggest winners in a Brazil power auction today after the government agreed to raise the starting bid. Developers won contracts to sell 968 megawatts of capacity from 22 wind and large hydroelectric projects, with 551 megawatts coming from wind farms, Sao Paulo-based electricity … Continue reading Wind energy developers win biggest share of Brazil auction
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530 MW of new geothermal energy capacity came on line in 2013, bringing total global capacity to 12 GW
Geothermal resources provide energy in the form of electricity and direct heating and cooling, totalling an estimated 600 PJ (167 TWh) in 2013. Geothermal electricity generation is estimated to be a little less than half of the total final geothermal output, at 76 TWh, with the remaining 91 TWh (328 PJ) representing direct use. Some … Continue reading 530 MW of new geothermal energy capacity came on line in 2013, bringing total global capacity to 12 GW
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Tanzania wind power project yet to kick up dust
National Development Corporation (NDC) through the Ministry of Finance is seeking funds from Exim Bank of China to finance its Singida-based wind power project, the National Assembly heard on Friday. NDC, Tanzania Electricity Supply Company and Power Pool East Africa Ltd own the multibillion power project at the ratio of 60, 20 and 20 per … Continue reading Tanzania wind power project yet to kick up dust
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Gamesa awards prizes for an invention that prevents the build-up of ice on turbine blades and a system for managing turbine inertia
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has celebrated the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition, which is designed to acknowledge its employees’ efforts to develop innovative new technology with the potential to set the company’s technology offering apart from the competition. This year’s prizes were awarded to two inventions for which … Continue reading Gamesa awards prizes for an invention that prevents the build-up of ice on turbine blades and a system for managing turbine inertia
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Offshore Wind Power Project in Jiangsu Province Receives Approval
China Ming Yang Wind Power (NYSE: MY) (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), today announced its subsidiary, Jiangsu Mingyang Wind Power Technology Limited, (“Jiangsu Mingyang”), has been approved by Rudong Energy Bureau in Jiangsu Province, China, to exclusively develop and operate a 300MW off-shore wind power project off the coast of Rudong in Jiangsu Province, China, … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power Project in Jiangsu Province Receives Approval
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EBRD provides loan for 84 MW wind farm in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced it will provide Romania with a loan worth €57 million (US$78 million) to fund its eighth wind power project in the country. LUKERG Renew, a 50-50 joint venture headed by Italy-based ERG Renew and LUKOIL-Ecoenergo in Russia, is responsible for the wind farm’s development. The … Continue reading EBRD provides loan for 84 MW wind farm in Romania
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Tamil Nadu to add 1,000 MW of wind power
With removal of restrictions and control on wind power evacuation in Tamil Nadu, where the installed capacity for wind power is the largest in the country, is expected to add another 1,000 MW this year. According to industry sources to set up one mega watt of wind farm it would cost around Rs 6 crore. … Continue reading Tamil Nadu to add 1,000 MW of wind power
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Chile inaugurates Latin America’s largest solar energy photovoltaic plant
President Michelle Bachelet of Chile inaugurated the Amanecer Solar CAP plant in Copiapo June 6. The project was developed, built and interconnected by SunEdison under an offtake agreement with CAP Group. The Amanecer Solar CAP plant has 100 MW of total installed capacity; the amount of energy consumed each year by about 125,000 Chilean homes, … Continue reading Chile inaugurates Latin America’s largest solar energy photovoltaic plant
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EDP Renewables purchases upgrade solutions for wind turbines in its U.S. flee
Vestas has received the first order for Vestas PowerPlus™ solutions, a new range of technology upgrades launched to the market last month. The order was placed by key customer EDP Renewables (EDPR) to upgrade the production performance on hundreds of wind turbines in their United States fleet. “EDP Renewables and Vestas have been partners for … Continue reading EDP Renewables purchases upgrade solutions for wind turbines in its U.S. flee
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