Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Poland, comprising 25 V126-3.3 MW wind turbines, with a total capacity of 83 MW. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Poland. The 83 MW order for 25 V126-3.3 MW turbines has been placed by Wind Field Korytnica Sp. Z.o.o. for the Korytnica North … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland: Vestas wind turbines for a wind power plant
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U.S. wind energy needs govt support for development
Although the U.S. wind power industry has improved significantly, it may need four to five years to become an “economic issue” instead of a ” political issue”, said industry experts at the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference and Exhibition, an annual event held by American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). WINDPOWER 2015, held from May 18 to 21, … Continue reading U.S. wind energy needs govt support for development
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Construction on world’s largest floating photovoltaic solar power plant completed in Japan
The construction on a 2.3-megawatt floating solar power plant has been completed on Sunday in Hyogo prefecture, western Japan, which is the world’s largest floating solar power plant in terms of output. The plant, coinvested by electronics giant Kyocera Corporation and Century Tokyo Leasing Corporation, is expected to generate 2, 680 megawatt hours (MWh) every … Continue reading Construction on world’s largest floating photovoltaic solar power plant completed in Japan
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Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) is pleased to announce the sale of a portfolio of its wind farm and solar energy projects to BHE Renewables, LLC (“BHE Renewables”), a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Included in the portfolio acquired by BHE Renewables are: the Grande Prairie Wind Farm (“Grande Prairie”) in Holt County, Nebraska; the Walnut … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Sells Portfolio of Wind Farm and Solar Energy Projects to BHE Renewables
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Lake Turkana Wind Power project to deliver 310 MW by mid 2017 with Vestas wind tubines
Africa’s largest wind power project is well on course and is expected to deliver 310 megawatts to the national grid by mid-2017. Lake Turkana Wind Power project, to be constructed on 41,000 acres in Marasabit County, has since picked up pace after it achieved full financial closure in December 2014. The project is … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power project to deliver 310 MW by mid 2017 with Vestas wind tubines
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Unlocking U.S. Wind Energy Potential
Wind power is an important source of clean, affordable American energy. Wind power supplies nearly 5 percent of our nation’s electricity demand across 39 states, and it’s getting cheaper every year thanks to new strides in wind technology and policy. Since the 1980s, the cost of deploying wind energy has dropped by 90 percent. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Unlocking U.S. Wind Energy Potential
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Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
In a business and climate conference on Thursday, Saudi Arabian Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi ruled out the possibility of reducing reliance on fossil fuels in the short run. In recent times, environmentalists have expressed concerns regarding carbon emissions and are hence urging companies to use more environmental-friendly forms of energy. According to Mr. Naimi, … Continue reading Saudi Arabia will leave the oil in 2040 for renewable energy
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Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation adds 108 megawatts of wind energy
Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp. (AECC) has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) to buy 108 MW of wind energy from the planned Drift Sand Wind Farm, located about 60 miles southeast of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The wind farm is scheduled to be in service by Dec. 31, 2016. “AECC will be the sole recipient … Continue reading Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corporation adds 108 megawatts of wind energy
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Intel Headquarters Building Topped With Wind Turbines
Intel CEO Brian Krzanich on the roof of Intel’s headquarters Robert Noyce Building checking out the company’s new wind microturbines. Intel is installing a total of 58 microturbines as part of a pilot wind power project. With Krzanich is Josh Beckwith, construction project manager with JLM Energy, the Rocklin California company that built and is … Continue reading Intel Headquarters Building Topped With Wind Turbines
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GE Energy Consulting Study Shows Western Grid Can Withstand Disturbances under High Renewable Penetrations
This week, at the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) WINDPOWER 2015 conference and exhibition, GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) presented the results of the Western Wind and Solar Integration Study Phase 3 (WWSIS-3). The study, a collaborative effort between the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and GE, showed that, with the use of good, … Continue reading GE Energy Consulting Study Shows Western Grid Can Withstand Disturbances under High Renewable Penetrations
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DONG Energy hits 3000MW offshore wind farm capacity
DONG Energy has reached a new milestone having installed 3000MW of offshore wind power capacity – around half of it in the UK. The total output – achieved today with the installation of wind turbine number 76 at the Borkum Riffgrund 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany – is enough to supply the electricity … Continue reading DONG Energy hits 3000MW offshore wind farm capacity
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Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
The renewable energy sector, a particular focus of attention for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has generated 400,000 jobs till 2014, according to a report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The sector could generate a million jobs by 2022, if the government reaches its goal of 100 giga watts (GW) of solar … Continue reading Renewable energy, wind power and solar energy, seen generating one million jobs in India
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Enel Green Power’s ‘New Energy’
Enel Green Power’s contribution to the Group’s EBITDA amounts to around €2 billion, and it is expected to increase over the next five years by adding 7.1 GW of installed capacity, investing €8.8 billion on growth, developing its presence in the Americas and Africa and managing dynamically its asset portfolio Once upon a time there … Continue reading Enel Green Power’s ‘New Energy’
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A leading offshore wind farm developer explains why the company is entering the U.S. wind power market
In a milestone for the U.S. offshore wind industry, DONG Energy is entering the U.S. offshore market – the company explained why in a panel at the leading wind energy conference in North America, the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition. Thomas Brostrøm, the Head of Markets & Pipeline at DONG Energy Wind Power, explained that … Continue reading A leading offshore wind farm developer explains why the company is entering the U.S. wind power market
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CEO Dr. Zeschky to leave Nordex
Dr. Jürgen Zeschky, Chief Executive Officer of Nordex SE, has informed the Supervisory Board of the company that he intends to leave the company for personal reasons. Dr. Jürgen Zeschky and the Supervisory Board of the company have agreed today that Dr. Zeschky will resign from his position as a member of the Management Board, … Continue reading CEO Dr. Zeschky to leave Nordex
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Wind energy in Oman: first wind farm to be commissioned by 2017
The contract for the 50MW Harweel wind power project in Dhofar will be awarded by Q3 this year, Khalil al Mantheri, renewable energy section head in the Rural Areas Electricity Company (RAECO) has said. He was speaking at the Oman Energy and Water Exhibition and Conference 2015 at the Oman International Exhibition Centre … Continue reading Wind energy in Oman: first wind farm to be commissioned by 2017
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Renewable energy, geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources, can satisfy Djibouti’s power needs
The IRENA report has suggested that Djibouti tap into geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources to generate more electricity. In the report titled Djibouti Renewable Readiness Assessment, the target could be achieved by shifting focus to geothermal, wind and solar, in addition to strengthening the existing interconnection with the Ethiopian power grid … Continue reading Renewable energy, geothermal energy, solar energy and wind power resources, can satisfy Djibouti’s power needs
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Enel Green Power begins work on new solar power plant in South Africa
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of Pulida solar power plant, which is located in the Free State Province in South Africa. The new solar facility will have a total installed capacity of 82.5 MW and once fully operational will be able to generate more than 150 GWh per year, equivalent to the annual … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins work on new solar power plant in South Africa
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Photovoltaic solar energy SunEdison awarded 33 megawatt in southern California
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced that it has been awarded contracts to build 33 megawatts (MW) DC of rooftop solar with Southern California Edison (SCE) in the utility company’s latest round of solar procurement. The solar systems will be built on rooftops throughout the Orange County and … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy SunEdison awarded 33 megawatt in southern California
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Wind energy Senvion connects its 6,000th wind turbine to the grid
Senvion connected its 6,000th wind turbine to the public power grid. Eight Senvion 3.0M122 wind turbines, designed to produce the highest possible yields at low-wind sites, have been running since May 2015 at the Hollich community wind farm in Burgsteinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Since its inception, the company has installed turbines with a total rated … Continue reading Wind energy Senvion connects its 6,000th wind turbine to the grid
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