Renewable generation capacity increased by 152 gigawatts (GW) or 8.3% during 2015, the highest annual growth rate on record, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Capacity Statistics 2016 finds that as of the end of 2015, 1,985 GW of renewable generation capacity existed globally. “Renewable energy deployment continues … Continue reading 2015 sets record for renewable energy
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Suzlon lands 105 MW wind energy order
Suzlon Energy Ltd has announced that it has received maiden order of 105 MW from Greenko Group. The project will be located in Andhra Pradesh, India and will be progressively commissioned by January 2017. Suzlon says the order, which marks its first with Greenko, comprises 50 units of the S97 120-meter 2.1 MW hybrid tower. … Continue reading Suzlon lands 105 MW wind energy order
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Renewable energy capacity up by 152GW
The renewable energy generation capacity increased by 152 gigawatts (GW), which is equivalent to 8.3% last year, the highest annual growth rate on record, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena). The Renewable Capacity Statistics 2016 found that as of the end of 2015, 1,985 GW of renewable generation capacity … Continue reading Renewable energy capacity up by 152GW
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the Joncels wind farm
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Joncels wind farm with 11.9 MW in installed capacity. The group now operates 444.2 MW in wind energy capacity in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region, or close to 45% of local installations in this area of south-western France that boasts high-quality wind resources. The wind farm is located near … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the Joncels wind farm
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Wind energy in Kansas: Enel begins its largest wind farm
With a total installed capacity of 400 MW, Cimarron Bend will be Enel’s largest wind farm worldwide. Enel will invest approximately 610 million US dollars in the construction of the new facility. The power and the renewable energy credits from Cimarron Bend will be sold under power purchase agreements to Google and to the Kansas … Continue reading Wind energy in Kansas: Enel begins its largest wind farm
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1, Vestas, 2 Goldwind, 3 GE, 4 Siemens, 5 Gamesa, 6 United Power, 7 Enercon, 8 Envision, 9 Mingyang, and 10 Senvion, the top
A Research Note from Make Consulting examines the dynamic forces affecting the changes in global turbine OEM market share and analyses the leading turbine OEMs in major wind markets. It explores the market trends and implications of technology changes and sales strategies that have shifted the market positions of key turbine OEMs around the world … Continue reading 1, Vestas, 2 Goldwind, 3 GE, 4 Siemens, 5 Gamesa, 6 United Power, 7 Enercon, 8 Envision, 9 Mingyang, and 10 Senvion, the top
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North America could add 75 GW of wind power by 2025
According to MAKE’s latest wind power outlook for North America, unprecedented long-term policy certainty in the U.S., along with a new climate-conscious government in Canada, will enable nearly 75 GW of total wind power growth in the region from 2016 to 2025. The production tax credit (PTC) in the U.S. was extended in December 2015 … Continue reading North America could add 75 GW of wind power by 2025
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Vortex Bladeless wind energy project team receives Altair CAE suite donation
Altair is supporting the Vortex Bladeless, a Wind Energy Spanish Crowd Funding Project by providing free software licenses, training, and engineering services. Vortex Bladeless was founded in 2013 as an R&D company, exclusively dedicated to the development and marketing of Vortex, a multi-patented bladeless electric wind generator. The project focuses on the development of generators … Continue reading Vortex Bladeless wind energy project team receives Altair CAE suite donation
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WindEurope welcomes Enel Green Power’s Francesco Venturini as new chairman of the board
WindEurope has elected Francesco Venturini, Chief Executive Officer of Enel Green Power, as its new chairman. Mr. Venturini was elected for an 18-month term by WindEurope’s Board of Directors, which is comprised of corporate members, national associations and other organisations. Upon his appointment, Mr. Venturini said: “It is an honour for me to have been … Continue reading WindEurope welcomes Enel Green Power’s Francesco Venturini as new chairman of the board
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Big brands buy wind power
Any time a new market becomes available, it’s usually good news for business. That was certainly the case for wind power in 2015, as major brands and other emerging non-utility buyers increasingly purchased wind to meet their energy needs. This gives the U.S. wind industry a new arena of customers in addition to traditional utility … Continue reading Big brands buy wind power
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Wind energy in China: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm at an altitude of over 3,200 metres
The company has been contracted to supply 32 MW for Concord New Energy, with whom it recently agreed another order for a project being developed at an altitude of 3,400 metres. In addition, Gamesa will deliver another 50 MW for phase three of the Senjitu II complex. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, … Continue reading Wind energy in China: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm at an altitude of over 3,200 metres
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Gamesa climbs two places to secure fifth place on the global wind energy
According to MAKE Consulting, Gamesa was the top-ranked manufacturer in India and Mexico for the third year in a row, and took second place in Brazil. The company is also the leading western OEM in China, the world’s largest market. In 2015, Gamesa bolstered its leadership in the world’s biggest wind power markets: the company … Continue reading Gamesa climbs two places to secure fifth place on the global wind energy
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Brookfield and Facebook to Enter Long-Term Renewable Energy Supply Agreement in Ireland
Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners and Facebook Inc., today announced a long-term renewable energy supply agreement. Brookfield Renewable will supply 100% renewable wind energy to Facebook’s second European data center under construction in Clonee, County Meath, Ireland and to Facebook’s international headquarters in Dublin. Brookfield’s Irish operations comprise over 465 MW of operating wind assets in … Continue reading Brookfield and Facebook to Enter Long-Term Renewable Energy Supply Agreement in Ireland
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Annual Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Plug-In Electric Vehicle Second-Life Stationary Energy Storage Is Expected To Reach 11 GWh by 2035
Residual asset value of lithium ion batteries for vehicles could create a distributed energy resource revenue opportunity for automotive OEMs A new report from Navigant Research explores the concept of reusing plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries for stationary energy storage system (ESS) applications, focusing on the key issues, market drivers, and challenges … Continue reading Annual Capacity of Lithium Ion Batteries for Plug-In Electric Vehicle Second-Life Stationary Energy Storage Is Expected To Reach 11 GWh by 2035
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Wind power through a photographer’s lens
Bryan Steiff is a Santa Fe, New Mexico based photographer. He completed his BFA in photography at the Ohio State University and an MFA in photography from Columbia College Chicago. He has served as an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Photography at Columbia College Chicago and was an artist-in-residence at the University of … Continue reading Wind power through a photographer’s lens
Continue readingNew York Times calls for more wind power and transmission to carry it
The New York Times editorial board called for more renewable energy in a pair of editorials this week. Monday’s commentary was globally-focused, examining the growth of renewables worldwide and the role they can play in helping countries achieve their Paris agreement promises. The New York Times says growing renewable energy is a key part … Continue reading New York Times calls for more wind power and transmission to carry it
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OECD electricity generation from wind energy and solar power grew 16% in 2015
Oil, gas and electricity output increased in 2015 across the 34 countries that make up the OECD, initial analysis of IEA monthly data reveals, with electricity generation from wind and solar leaping by 16%. Total OECD electricity generation was broadly flat (up 0.3% last year), with increases in wind and solar offsetting declines of around … Continue reading OECD electricity generation from wind energy and solar power grew 16% in 2015
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EWEA decide to rebrand to “WindEurope”
Wind power makes economic sense. Onshore wind is the cheapest form of new power generation in Europe today. Wind in Europe accounts for €67bn+ annual turnover and 255,000 jobs. Offshore wind is rapidly reducing costs and will play a central role in Europe’s power mix going forward. Wind is mainstream In the last year, wind … Continue reading EWEA decide to rebrand to “WindEurope”
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France announces third offshore wind power tender
French energy minister says new tender will be launched for offshore turbines to be built off the coast near Dunkirk France is set to launch a new tender for the development of the country’s latest offshore wind farm, energy minister Segolene Royal said on Monday. The tender will be the third round to be awarded … Continue reading France announces third offshore wind power tender
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ABB wins $80 million order to connect new offshore wind farm to the Belgian grid
ABB has won an order worth around $80 million from Rentel NV in Belgium to deliver an advanced cable system that will connect the offshore substation at the Rentel windfarm located off the Belgian coastline to the mainland close to Zeebrugge. The order was booked in the first quarter of 2016. ABB will design, manufacture … Continue reading ABB wins $80 million order to connect new offshore wind farm to the Belgian grid
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