In Savannah June 20, Georgia Public Service Commissioner Tim Echols hosted an event titled “Wind Energy, Will it Work for Georgia?” Based on the dozens of stakeholders present and expert presentations given, here are 11 reasons why wind energy will, and does, work for Georgia. Wind energy is cost-competitive with other energy sources and prices … Continue reading Wind energy will work for Georgia
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Michigan’s wind energy industry soaring
“Wind energy has been the primary source of new renewable energy in Michigan,” John Quackenbush, the chairman of the Michigan Public Service Commission said Friday as he addressed green energy proponents at the Michigan Energy Fair in Mason. One reason: It’s about half as expensive to produce than utility companies initially expected, down to as … Continue reading Michigan’s wind energy industry soaring
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The future of batteries
Everywhere you look, you see lithium-ion batteries. They’re in your laptop, your cell phone, your power tools, maybe even your car. Lithium-ion battery research accounts for about 95% of all battery research and development, which has resulted in countless improvements to the technology. But lithium-ion batteries can only go so far. The Joint Center for … Continue reading The future of batteries
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Kazakhstan starts construction of first wind farm
Kazakhstan has started the construction of the first wind farm in Yereimentau. President NursultanNazarbayev inaugurated the construction in a national teleconference on July 2. The capacity of the wind farm will be equal to 45 megawatts which is likely to reach to 300 megawatts in the future. This is sufficient right now for providing some … Continue reading Kazakhstan starts construction of first wind farm
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EDF Renewable Energy confirms wind energy order with Vestas for 450 megawatts
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) has placed a firm order with Vestas for 450 megawatt (MW) of wind turbines, for wind farm projects in New Mexico and Kansas. The wind power order is part of the Master Supply Agreement (MSA) announced in September 2013. “EDF Renewable Energy is pleased to be working with Vestas to … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy confirms wind energy order with Vestas for 450 megawatts
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Maryland coast could support 1,450 megawatts of offshore wind power
A Massachusetts wind farm, Cape Wind, is close to receiving a loan guarantee from the federal government. Sixteen companies are cleared to take part in an upcoming lease sale to develop wind energy off the Maryland coast, the U.S. government announced. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell joined Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Bureau of Ocean Energy … Continue reading Maryland coast could support 1,450 megawatts of offshore wind power
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind won an order for four 8-megawatt wind turbines for a wind power project in Denmark
The wind turbines will be supplied to Skovgaard Invest ApS and Energicenter Nord for the Velling Maersk project, the joint venture between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. (7011) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS). Each of the four 8-megawatt wind turbines will be set up onshore to test the installation, operations and maintenance before the venture … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind won an order for four 8-megawatt wind turbines for a wind power project in Denmark
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Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
A study published by the Spanish Electricity Network (Red Electica Espanola) on Thursday showed renewables covered 42.2 percent of the demand for electricity in mainland Spain in 2013 with wind energy the main contributor. Wind energy produced 21.2 percent of the country’s electricity, 3.1 percent up on the 18.1 percent from 2012. Meanwhile, hydro-electric power … Continue reading Renewable energy covers 42 pct of Spain’s electricity needs in 2013
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Renewable energy investing in China
Foreign investors visiting China receive a personal introduction to clean energy—or at least its importance. With every breath, one is reminded that China relies on coal for 65-70 percent of its energy needs—40 percent above the world average—and leads the world in carbon emissions. The latest annual environmental report revealed that acid rain fell upon … Continue reading Renewable energy investing in China
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Alinta Energy to bet on 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Australia
Alinta Energy plans to develop a 50 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant with storage at Port Augusta, South Australia. The power producer operates 512 MW of coal-fired power plants, also called the Port Augusta Power Stations, in South Australia. The plants are nearing the end of their operational life and Alinta has started a two-year … Continue reading Alinta Energy to bet on 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Australia
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Cuba fosters renewable energy
Cuba is currently fostering renewable-energy projects to change the structure of its energy sources, reduce dependence of imported fossil fuels, costs and environmental pollution. Minister of Energy and Mines Alfredo Lopez reported today to the parliamentary commission of Industry, Constructions and Energy that investments are being prepared and negotiations developed for the year 2015, regarding … Continue reading Cuba fosters renewable energy
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Integrating smart meters, solar energy, electric vehicles and energy storage capabilities
Summers in Austin, Texas are hot. Temperatures rise to an average of 97 degrees Fahrenheit daily, causing residents to swelter and energy bills to soar. However, one Recovery Act-funded project is helping find a way to turn down the heat on electricity bills. The Pecan Street Project is testing a new smart grid system in … Continue reading Integrating smart meters, solar energy, electric vehicles and energy storage capabilities
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Brazil’s BNDES approves wind energy loans
The biggest loan announced is for the 120-megawatt wind energy project Atlantica I, II, III and IV in Rio Grande do Sul, owned by CPFL Energias Renovaveis SA, which received 383.7 reais in financing. BNDES is also investing 173.3 million reais in three wind farms with a total capacity of 76 megawatts in Ceara, owned … Continue reading Brazil’s BNDES approves wind energy loans
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Siemens enters wind power market in Belgium
First phase of “Wind aan de Stroom” wind farm project will consist of 11 direct-drive wind turbines. Siemens Energy has secured its first wind power contract in Belgium with an order for the first phase of the Wind aan de Stroom project on the left bank of the Schelde River in Antwerp harbor. This first … Continue reading Siemens enters wind power market in Belgium
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LG Chem to build battery plant for electric vehicles in Nanjing
LG Chem said Wednesday that it has teamed up with two state-run companies in China to build its first electric-vehicle battery plant there. It signed with Nanjing Zijin Technology Incubation Special Park Construction Development and Nanjing New Industrial Investment Group to jointly operate a plant in Nanjing. LG Chem plans to establish a joint venture … Continue reading LG Chem to build battery plant for electric vehicles in Nanjing
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EDF Renewable Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Great Plains Energy for 150-MW Slate Creek Wind Farm
EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) today announced the company has entered into a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Great Plains Energy (NYSE: GXP), parent company of Midwestern utilities, Kansas City Power & Light and KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations, for the 150-megawatt (MW) Slate Creek Wind Farm in Kansas. Slate Creek Wind Project, located … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Great Plains Energy for 150-MW Slate Creek Wind Farm
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Finland to lead the way in developing the storage of solar power and wind energy
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has joined forces with Lappeenranta University of Technology and the Finland Futures Research Centre at the University of Turku in the launch of an extensive development project for a brand new energy system and its associated business sector in Finland. The NEO-CARBON ENERGY project, targeting the storage of solar … Continue reading Finland to lead the way in developing the storage of solar power and wind energy
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The Switch to be acquired by Yaskawa Electric Corp.
Yaskawa Electric Corporation (“Yaskawa”), a world leader in motion control and robotics, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire The Switch, a supplier of megawatt-class permanent magnet generator and full-power converter packages for wind power and other renewable energy applications. This acquisition will support both companies’ strategic objectives and strengthen their … Continue reading The Switch to be acquired by Yaskawa Electric Corp.
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Pattern Energy Acquires Panhandle 1 Wind Farm in Texas as it Reaches Completion
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced it has closed on its commitment to acquire 172 megawatts (MW) of owned interest in the 218 MW Panhandle 1 wind project from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) for a total cash consideration of US$124.4 million. The balance of the project has … Continue reading Pattern Energy Acquires Panhandle 1 Wind Farm in Texas as it Reaches Completion
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Palfinger scores wind power crane deal for Gode Wind 1 and 2
Palfinger Marine has won the order for 97 PF 8000 cranes, which has been developed especially for the wind farms Gode Wind 1 and 2. The wind farms are located 45 km off the German coast. Start of construction will be the first half of 2015 at Gode Wind 2, followed by Gode Wind 1. … Continue reading Palfinger scores wind power crane deal for Gode Wind 1 and 2
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