Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has entered into an agreement for the development of 10 MW of solar power in India. This project, which will be commissioned in September, represents Gamesa’s initial foray into the photovoltaic solar sector. Gamesa’s recently-unveiled 2015-2017 Business Plan contemplates analysis of businesses that complement its traditional business, … Continue reading Wind power Gamesa enters the Indian solar power
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China helps Argentina with wind energy: Arauco Wind Farm was built in 2012 with 12 wind turbines
Arauco Wind Farm, showcase of the Sino-Argentinean wind power development endeavor, falls under jurisdiction of northern Argentina’s La Rioja province, home to 40 percent of the South American country’s olive-growing industry. Located in the Puerta de Arauco Valley, Arauco Wind Farm was built in 2012 with 12 wind turbines capable of generating 25 megawatts of … Continue reading China helps Argentina with wind energy: Arauco Wind Farm was built in 2012 with 12 wind turbines
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Veja Mate Offshore orders 67 Siemens wind turbines for wind power plant in Germany
Siemens will supply, install and commission 67 of its 6-megawatts direct drive offshore wind turbines with a total capacity of 402 megawatts at the Veja Mate Offshore wind power plant in the German North Sea. Veja Mate Offshore Project GmbH, a company owned by Highland Group Holdings Ltd, Copenhagen Infrastructure II, a fund managed by … Continue reading Veja Mate Offshore orders 67 Siemens wind turbines for wind power plant in Germany
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Austria files lawsuit against EU Commission over UK nuclear plant
Austria has launched legal action against the European Commission over its backing of British plans for the 16 billion pound development of the Hinkley Point nuclear power plant, Chancellor Werner Faymann said. The project, to be built by French utility EDF at Hinkley Point in southwest England, is crucial for Britain’s plan to replace … Continue reading Austria files lawsuit against EU Commission over UK nuclear plant
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Oman’s first solar power plant
The plant is an important step in encouraging and promoting the use of renewable energy resources in the Oman. The plant will help in assessing the feasibility of commercial use of such technology, as well as the challenges that may be faced if more similar projects with higher capacities are implemented. A licence … Continue reading Oman’s first solar power plant
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Adani Group to set up 648 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Tamil Nadu
Gujarat-based Adani group on Saturday signed an agreement with the Tamil Nadu government to supply 648 MW of solar power from its five solar power parks to be set up at an outlay of Rs.4,536 crore, said the state government. The Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Ltd (TANGEDCO) has signed an agreement with the … Continue reading Adani Group to set up 648 MW photovoltaic solar power plant in Tamil Nadu
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Zhong Fa Zhan Develops the Solar Thermal Business in China
Zhong Fa Zhan Holdings Limited (“Zhong Fa Zhan” / “ZFZ” or “the Group”; Stock Code:475) announced that on 1 July 2015, ZFZ and each of the Subscribers entered into the Subscription Agreements pursuant to which the Company has agreed to (i) allot and issue to Suncool AB (a Sweden Company under ClimateWell) 6,000,000 new Shares, … Continue reading Zhong Fa Zhan Develops the Solar Thermal Business in China
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IRENA platform supports renewable energy innovation
Policy makers and other energy sector players can now access the world’s largest collection of global renewable energy standards and patents, thanks to a new online platform launched today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The International Standards and Patents in Renewable Energy platform, also known as INSPIRE, is the first and most complete … Continue reading IRENA platform supports renewable energy innovation
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JDR awarded contract for offshore wind farm project by Seim offshore contractors
JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the offshore energy industry, has been awarded a subcontract by Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (“SOC”) to supply submarine composite power cables and related accessories as well as termination and testing services for the Veja Mate offshore wind farm (“OWF”). The project has been developed with the support of … Continue reading JDR awarded contract for offshore wind farm project by Seim offshore contractors
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Senvion opens wind power R&D Centre in India
Senvion is scaling up its Research & Development (R&D) capacities and will open its new R&D Centre in Bangalore, India, in September 2015. The team in India will strengthen the global TechCenter in Osterrönfeld, Germany, in further developing wind turbines in order to continue its international growth path. Senvion will both increase the staff in … Continue reading Senvion opens wind power R&D Centre in India
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SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy company, today announced that is has secured financing for and started construction on the Bingham Wind project in Maine. The 185-megawatt (MW) wind project is expected to be the largest of its kind in the New England area of the U.S. “The Bingham wind farm is … Continue reading SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine
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Wind energy in USA: Vestas 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the USA for 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines, totalling 108 MW. Turbine maker Vestas has received a pair of turbine supply orders totaling 382 MW for projects planned for the U.S. market. The first order was placed by SunEdison for a 274 MW wind farm located … Continue reading Wind energy in USA: Vestas 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
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Offshore wind power: 630 MW London Array wind farm with 175 wind turbines
Saturday marked the second-year anniversary of the inauguration and completion of London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The sophisticated, 630MW wind power project — and Masdar’s largest international investment to date — continues to deliver clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom. Since its launch, London … Continue reading Offshore wind power: 630 MW London Array wind farm with 175 wind turbines
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The Submarine Electricity Transmission Market Is Expected to Reach $25 Billion in 2024
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for submarine electricity transmission systems, including global market forecasts for project value, segmented by technology and region, through 2024. Today, submarine electricity transmission systems are being used more frequently for long and short hauls in undersea, lake, and river interconnection applications, allowing transmission in … Continue reading The Submarine Electricity Transmission Market Is Expected to Reach $25 Billion in 2024
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Solar power makes sustainable life in Tajikistan
Renewable energy currently provides the main hope that the world can avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change. But in addition to its bigger picture promise, renewable technologies can help solve the pressing social and environmental problems of local communities without requiring complex gadgets or significant investment. In late December 2014, the village of … Continue reading Solar power makes sustainable life in Tajikistan
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China climate change plan unveiled
Brazil, China and the United States each announced on Tuesday new goals to reduce carbon emissions over the next 15 years, including through restoration of thousands of square miles of rainforest in South America. Deese added that the submission follows from the target that China announced in the November 2014 Joint Announcement by Obama … Continue reading China climate change plan unveiled
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Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm
The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced that it will develop a 400MW wind power plant in the Meru County, eastern Kenya. The wind farm will be financed by a consortium of development financiers namely the French Development Agency and the German Development Bank. According to KenGen the first phase of the wind power … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm
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Wind energy in Great Britain: Siemens wind turbines for offshore wind power plant
Siemens has received a further order for an offshore wind power plant located in Great Britain: Siemens is to supply, erect and commission 91 of its 6MW direct drive wind turbines with performance enhancing features enabling a capacity of up to approx. 580 MW in total. The wind turbines with a rotor diameter of 154 … Continue reading Wind energy in Great Britain: Siemens wind turbines for offshore wind power plant
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Photovoltaic solar energy to supply record of 15% of UK’s power
A spokeswoman for the Solar Trade Association who works to promote the benefits of solar energy, said: “More and more solar is installed every day, it is likely that a new record is set every time we have good conditions now – and this week certainly is having them.” The STA who made the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy to supply record of 15% of UK’s power
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Wind power in Germany: Alstom, DEME and Merkur Offshore sign a contract for 66 Haliade offshore wind turbines
Merkur Offshore has signed with respectively Alstom and DEME a binding Turbine Supply Agreement and Balance of Plant Contract for the construction of the Merkur Offshore wind farm, including supply and installation of 66 Alstom Haliade 150-6MW offshore wind turbines. Additionally, Alstom has signed a long term service and maintenance contract. The turbines will … Continue reading Wind power in Germany: Alstom, DEME and Merkur Offshore sign a contract for 66 Haliade offshore wind turbines
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