Suzlon Group, one of the leading wind turbine manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone of 2,000 MW (2 GW) of cumulative installations in Maharashtra during the first half of the year. Suzlon has a long standing presence in Maharashtra and its technological knowhow, its best in class OMS (Operation & Maintenance Services) and its end … Continue reading Wind energy in Maharashtra: Suzlon surges on surpassing 2,000 MW
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Wind power in Israel: Major wind farm being built, first in 30 years
For the first time in decades, Israeli is building wind turbines which will create electricity by harnessing the power of the wind. Afcon Holdings, a part of the Shlomo Group, has started construction in recent days on two wind farms, which will house 25 wind turbines each in Ramat Sirin and Ma’ale Gilboa in northern … Continue reading Wind power in Israel: Major wind farm being built, first in 30 years
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Wind energy in Jordan: wind power project commences commercial operations
The National Electric Power Company and Jordan Wind Project Company (JWPC) announced the commencement of commercial operations of the Tafileh Wind Farm, the first and largest utility-scale operational wind farm in the Kingdom. The announcement was made in a press statement after JWPC, the project’s owner and operator, made the successful connection to the … Continue reading Wind energy in Jordan: wind power project commences commercial operations
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Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy
Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy, reduce fiscal spending and create job, said a report released by consultancy PWC here on Sunday. For the biggest Arab country with a population of 86.9 million, its oil and gas reserves are a two-edged sword and developing renewable energy will … Continue reading Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy
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Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has received the 15th order from its key account, Falck Renewables. The manufacturer will supply ten N90/2500 wind turbines for the Assel Valley wind farm near the south-west coast of Scotland. The supply schedule includes the turnkey construction of the wind farm, including the civil and electrical infrastructure works. Falck Renewables is an international … Continue reading Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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RenewableUK: no technical barrier to installing 55GW of wind energy
Britain can produce 85% of its power via renewable energy by 2030 provided it undergoes significant changes in energy production and use, according to a new study by Greenpeace. The study attempts to counter the argument that only fossil fuels and nuclear power can keep the lights on for the next few decades. It foresees … Continue reading RenewableUK: no technical barrier to installing 55GW of wind energy
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Wind energy to go up by 800 MW in Vijayawada
As part of its drive to achieve an ideal mix of sources of energy, the State government is taking steps for augmenting the wind power generation by 800 by March 2016 from the existing installed capacity of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) spread across Anantapur, Kadapa and some parts of Chittoor district. These three districts are found … Continue reading Wind energy to go up by 800 MW in Vijayawada
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Revenue for Wind Turbine Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Sales Is Expected to Total Nearly $6 Billion by 2024
Massive amount of blades in need of inspection propelling the wind turbine unmanned aerial vehicle market, report finds. A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, for wind turbine blade inspection, including revenue forecasts by segment and region, through 2024. To inspect the … Continue reading Revenue for Wind Turbine Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Sales Is Expected to Total Nearly $6 Billion by 2024
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Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy in Brazil
Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy. That’s 23.9GW of installed capacity. According to the report, small hydropower, biomass and solar energy would account for 32.6GW – 15.8% of total generation. Brazil could meet 84% of its electricity needs through renewable energy sources by 2024. The country is expected to install 173 GW of green energy … Continue reading Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy in Brazil
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Wind power in Germany: Senvion erects its 2,000th onshore wind turbine
Senvion, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, erected its 2,000th onshore wind turbine in Germany. The 2,000th turbine, a Senvion 3.4M114 NES, forms part of the Behrendorf wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein – 15 kilometres north-east of Husum. Together, the 2,000 turbines generate over 2,565,000 kW per year on average – enough power … Continue reading Wind power in Germany: Senvion erects its 2,000th onshore wind turbine
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Iberdrola to provide services to small solar photovoltaic energy producers
Iberdrola has launched a new retail product External link, opens in new window. Open in new window. geared towards small photovoltaic solar energy producers in Spain. On the one hand, the company will provide financial coverage so that the customer can ensure profitability and on the other, it will be in charge of maintenance work … Continue reading Iberdrola to provide services to small solar photovoltaic energy producers
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Concentrated solar power a better alternative for Africa
In recent years, we have seen a global move towards the use of renewable energy, in particular photovoltaic (PV) solar energy. However, PV generation is not necessarily the obvious choice for Africa. Concentrated solar power (CSP) may be a better alternative, as it is particularly suited to sunbelt countries. South Africa is seen by many … Continue reading Concentrated solar power a better alternative for Africa
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Geronimo Energy Sells Power from Michigan Wind Farm to Consumers Energy
Geronimo Energy, LLC (“Geronimo”) has entered into an agreement to sell the electricity produced by the Apple Blossom Wind Farm (“Apple Blossom”), a 100 megawatt (MW) wind development project located in Huron County, Michigan, to Consumers Energy (“Consumers”). As part of the agreement, Consumers will have a future option to purchase Apple Blossom. “We … Continue reading Geronimo Energy Sells Power from Michigan Wind Farm to Consumers Energy
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Sri Lanka plans to develop 375 megawatt of wind power capacity
Sri Lanka plans to develop 375 megawatt of wind power capacity in Mannar between 2018 and 2025. The projects will be undertaken by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) as part of a drive to increase power generation from renewable energy sources. Lankabusinessonline.com reports that total wind power capacity of the country rose to 124 megawatts … Continue reading Sri Lanka plans to develop 375 megawatt of wind power capacity
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Offshore Wind Power a ‘Secret Weapon’ for U.S. East Coast States to Cut Carbon Pollution, Achieve Clean Power Plan Targets
A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress highlights how the abundance of wind energy offshore of the Atlantic coast offers East Coast states an immense opportunity to help achieve their 2030 Clean Power Plan goals, expand their energy supplies, and spur sustainable economic development. “Atlantic coast states are sitting on a … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power a ‘Secret Weapon’ for U.S. East Coast States to Cut Carbon Pollution, Achieve Clean Power Plan Targets
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Autonomous Features in Electric Vehicles Can Save $1,800 in Battery Costs
Self-driving cars are hot right now, but in addition to helping make drivers’ lives easier, they can also help make electric vehicles more affordable. Specifically, plug-in vehicles can save up to $1,800 in battery costs, or extend driving range by 24 miles with the addition of autonomous features like self-parking, according to Lux Research. … Continue reading Autonomous Features in Electric Vehicles Can Save $1,800 in Battery Costs
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Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya
Although Kenya produces just enough power to meet its current demand for households and businesses tied to the grid, it is constantly plagued with power outages that cause not only inconveniences, but a loss of income for those businesses that depend upon it. A large part of the problem is the country’s reliance on hydropower, … Continue reading Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya
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Siemens to supply its first offshore wind power project in Taiwan
Siemens AG said Wednesday its Wind Power and Renewables Division has signed a supply deal with an electric power division of Swancor Ind. Co. (??), marking its first offshore wind power project in Taiwan. The preparation work for the Formosa 1 Offshore Wind Farm Phase 1 project between Siemens Wind Power and Renewables and Taiwan-based … Continue reading Siemens to supply its first offshore wind power project in Taiwan
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Wind power to serve a quarter of Europe’s electricity demand by 2030
Wind power can meet a quarter of Europe’s electricity demand by 2030 if Member States deliver on climate and energy pledges, according to the latest forecasts by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Over the next 15 years, EWEA expects wind power installations in Europe to reach 320GW of capacity, which could serve 24.4% of electricity demand across the region. Today, … Continue reading Wind power to serve a quarter of Europe’s electricity demand by 2030
Continue readingConsumers Energy keeping electric costs affordable, adding renewable energy from new wind farm
Consumers Energy is supporting a Michigan-first approach that keeps costs competitive for customers, announcing an agreement today to purchase renewable energy from a new 100-megawatt wind farm to be built in Michigan’s Thumb. “We are committed to providing electricity that is affordable, reliable and sustainable, especially as seven of our coal plants are retired by … Continue reading Consumers Energy keeping electric costs affordable, adding renewable energy from new wind farm
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