Kenya seeks to add 20MW to a wind farm

Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) said Thursday it will increase power output at its Ngong wind power farm by 20.4MW, following the construction of 24 new wind turbines to be commissioned in October.   KenKen CEO Albert Mugo told journalists during an inspection tour of the firm, located near the capital city, that the addition … Continue reading Kenya seeks to add 20MW to a wind farm

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Taiwan is planning to construct 600 offshore wind turbines by 2030

Taiwan Generations Corp (????), which develops power plants, yesterday inked a deal with Fortune Electronic Co (????) to build Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm 8km from the coast of Changhua County’s Fangyuan Township (??). Taiwan Generations is to set up two offshore wind turbines by the end of next year, with each wind turbine capable … Continue reading Taiwan is planning to construct 600 offshore wind turbines by 2030

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Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia with Vergnet’s wind turbines

DNV GL has given wind turbines at the 120MW Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia a clean bill of health following an inspection. The wind turbines by French manufacturer Vergnet at the facility, one of the largest in Africa, were subjected to the company’s A-Design Assessment, which addresses safety, quality and engineering integrity. The scheme also … Continue reading Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia with Vergnet’s wind turbines

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Siemens D6 direct-drive wind turbines obtains type certification by DNV GL

Siemens Energy has obtained type certification by certifying body DNV GL for the company’s innovative D6 offshore wind turbine. The model Siemens SWT-6.0-154 is equipped with a modern direct drive generator, rated at 6 megawatts (MW) and equipped with a 154 meter rotor. The official certificate is a further step in ramping up the serial … Continue reading Siemens D6 direct-drive wind turbines obtains type certification by DNV GL

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Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt wind power plant in Jordan

The wind farm includes the installation of 33 wind turbines with a rated power of 2 megawatts each from the Spanish company Gamesa. It is expected to produce more than 150 megawatt hours of clean electricity per year.   Jordan on Thursday awarded a contract to Spanish engineering firm Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt … Continue reading Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt wind power plant in Jordan

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MIT researchers develop a new solar energy receiver that turns solar power into steam

Concentrated Solar Power could benefit from this structure for small-scale or low temperature applications Scientists developed a new material structure, using a layer of graphite flakes and an underlying carbon foam, which generates steam by soaking up the sun.   The product is a porous, insulating material structure that floats on water. When sunlight hits … Continue reading MIT researchers develop a new solar energy receiver that turns solar power into steam

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How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy

New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices. A Stanford study outlines how power from facilities such as the Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power in California’s Mojave Desert can be part of the state’s renewable energy future. Imagine a … Continue reading How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy

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Dobrogea becomes the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe

Dobrogea became the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe, with hundreds of 2.5 MW wind turbines being spread all over the Constanta County, in Cogealac, Fantele, Pestera, Independenta, Chirnogeni, Silistea, Targusor and Crucea localities and surrounding areas. The Dobrogea strong winds and the high price of electricity continue to attract investments in wind … Continue reading Dobrogea becomes the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe

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Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster

Ventinveste, a consortium of some of Portugal’s top energy and engineering companies, and Ferrostaal GmbH, a project developer with investments worldwide, will build four wind farms in the country, in a €220 million investment that will strengthen the country’s renewable energy cluster. Project Ancora, as the venture is known, will comprise a combined 171,6 MW … Continue reading Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster

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Alstom Showcases its Wind Energy Solutions At Brazil Windpower 2014

Wind energy is now the fastest growing source of power generation in Brazil. In 2013, 4,7GW were contracted, the biggest record in power auctions hiring. The Brazilian Wind Power potential is estimated in 300 GW and the energy industry expectation is to contract at least another 2GW per year until 2020, adding, up to 2012, … Continue reading Alstom Showcases its Wind Energy Solutions At Brazil Windpower 2014

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Gamesa wind energy doubles profit as wind turbines sales surge

Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA (GAM), Spain’s biggest wind power maker, said net income almost doubled in the first half on surging sales. Revenues increased by 13%, to €1,262 million, driven by growth in sales of wind turbines and services. The increase was 21% at constant exchange rates. Gamesa ended the first half of 2014 with … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy doubles profit as wind turbines sales surge

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FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay

FRV announced the financialclosing of a 65 megawatt photovoltaic plant in Uruguay, the Jacinta solar farm in Salto Department in northwestern region of the country. The announcement follows the signing of a $70 million project finance arrangement with DNB Group and Intesa Sanpaolo, along with $24 million of additional funding tranche from Santander through its … Continue reading FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay

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Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is becoming a high-growth mainstream energy source in emerging markets

Increased focus on curbing the emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants is fuelling the global solar power market. Coupled with favourable legislation and the need to enhance energy self-sufficiency and security, these factors will help the solar power market grow rapidly. While sale volumes are primarily concentrated in Asia-Pacific, there is a definite upward … Continue reading Solar Photovoltaic (PV) is becoming a high-growth mainstream energy source in emerging markets

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Little Box Challenge opens for submissions

These days, if you’re an engineer, inventor or just a tinkerer with a garage, you don’t have to look far for a juicy opportunity: there are cash prize challenges dedicated to landing on the moon, building a self-driving car, cleaning the oceans, or inventing an extra-clever robot. Today, together with the IEEE, we’re adding one … Continue reading Little Box Challenge opens for submissions

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Saft to Supply Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System for Kauai Island

Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by Kauai Island Utility Co-operative (KIUC) to provide a Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) consisting of 8 Intensium Max 20 M containers to stabilize the Kauai island electrical grid. Saft’s BESS will be deployed … Continue reading Saft to Supply Li-ion Battery Energy Storage System for Kauai Island

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Europe’s installed wind power capacity will increase 64% by 2020

European Union countries to install 75GW of wind energy over next 7 years, an increase of 64% installed wind power capacity, bringing the total to 192.4 GW. Up to €124 billion in wind farm investments across the EU expected by 2020, creating 100,000 additional jobs by 2020. Wind turbine installations in the European Union will … Continue reading Europe’s installed wind power capacity will increase 64% by 2020

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China poised for expansion in wind energy

China is the world’s largest producer of electricity, surpassing the United States in 2011, with demand increasing alongside its strong, sustained growth in GDP. Electricity generation in China has increased 9.6% annually, from 2005 to 2013, reaching 5,425.1TWh of electricity. Coal-fired plants currently make up over two-thirds of power generation, which is partly the result … Continue reading China poised for expansion in wind energy

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Rwanda to Unveil First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in East Africa

The Government of Rwanda is preparing to commission in early August 2014 the first utility-scale solar PV power plant in East Africa with a production capacity of 8.5 MWp. The project has commenced testing phase of up to 20% of its total capacity. At present, less than one in five households in Rwanda have access … Continue reading Rwanda to Unveil First Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant in East Africa

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Turkey’s wind energy capacity has posted a 466 megawatt (MW) increase during the first half of the year

Turkey’s wind energy capacity has posted a 466 megawatt (MW) increase during the first half of the year, according to the Turkish Wind Energy Association. The country’s total wind energy capacity has reached 3,424 MW with a 466 MW increase in the first six months of 2014, Mustafa Serdar Ataseven, chairman of the association, told … Continue reading Turkey’s wind energy capacity has posted a 466 megawatt (MW) increase during the first half of the year

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