Gamesa plans to install 1,600 MW of wind power capacity for various independent producers this year. Gamesa Renewable Pvt. Ltd, the local unit of Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa Corp Tecnologica SA, expects to maintain its top position in the Indian market as it installs wind energy capacity at its fastest pace, chairman and managing … Continue reading Gamesa will remain No. 1 in Indian wind energy market
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ADB’s third wind energy investment in Pakistan
Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide $ 75 million loan to Triconboston Consulting Corporation (TBCC) to support development of the largest wind farm in Pakistan which has launched several initiatives to promote private sector participation in energy sector. The total installed capacity of wind power projects in the country has been raised to 590.5 MW … Continue reading ADB’s third wind energy investment in Pakistan
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China issues plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission
China will reduce carbon dioxide emissions per unit of GDP by 18 percent compared with that in 2015 by the end of 2020, the cabinet announced Friday. The government will restrict other greenhouse gas emission and start a carbon trading market in the next five years to help meet the commitment to peaking carbon dioxide … Continue reading China issues plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission
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IRENA welcomes Paris Agreement as strong enabler for renewable energy action
International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Director-General Adnan Z. Amin issued the following statement upon the entry into force of the Paris Agreement today: IRENA welcomes the entry into force of the Paris Agreement and congratulates those Parties whose leadership made this a reality. The fact that this happened more quickly than anyone thought possible, sends … Continue reading IRENA welcomes Paris Agreement as strong enabler for renewable energy action
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Enel Green Power connects 229 MW of wind power in Mexico
Enel Green Power Mexico (EGPM) completed the 129MW Palo Alto wind farm in the state of Jalisco, and the 100MW Vientos del Altiplano facility in Zacatecas. The company invested about $250m on the larger wind farm and around $220m on the smaller one. Situated in the municipality of Ojuelos, the Palo Alto facility features 43 units of 3MW wind turbines, while … Continue reading Enel Green Power connects 229 MW of wind power in Mexico
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Offshore wind turbines: IMCA publishes standardised boat landing research report
The subject of developing a document on a standardised boat landing was identified by the International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Renewable Energy Workgroup as one of the areas where there could be benefits, both in terms of cost reduction and safety improvement, for marine operations for renewable energy. Following this recommendation, IMCA’s Renewable Energy Workgroup … Continue reading Offshore wind turbines: IMCA publishes standardised boat landing research report
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Wind power in Mexico: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
The Nordex Group has received in September a new order from its regular customer Acciona Energia for the construction of a wind farm in Mexico. The wind farm “El Cortijo” will consist of 56 AW125/3000 turbines. The site is located in Tamaulipas in the north-east of Mexico, 40 km to the south of Reynosa. … Continue reading Wind power in Mexico: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Decarbonising the energy sector needs cost-efficient onshore wind energy
Today, the Paris Agreement comes into force, sending an important signal to companies investing in climate-friendly business. This step follows the agreement’s ratification by 55 countries, representing more than 55 percent of global CO2-emissions. Among these countries are China, the EU, India and the USA. At the core of the agreement is the notion to … Continue reading Decarbonising the energy sector needs cost-efficient onshore wind energy
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Gamesa finalises development of its offgrid system with the start-up of a storage battery at the prototype
Gamesa has achieved a new milestone in the development of its offgrid technology with the installation and start-up of a lithium battery for the storage of power at the prototype installed by the company in La Muela (Aragon). Gamesa’s offgrid system, inaugurated last May, enables power supply to regions without grid access. The prototype is … Continue reading Gamesa finalises development of its offgrid system with the start-up of a storage battery at the prototype
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AWEA Offshore Wind Conference
Coming on the heels of last week’s successful AWEA Offshore Wind Conference & Exhibition, we are seeing real, tangible signs of momentum for this growing industry. The conference was a bustling convention of over 600 people all coming to see what in fact is happening in the U.S. offshore wind market. And they didn’t leave … Continue reading AWEA Offshore Wind Conference
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Will Permanent Magnets Save the Rare Earth Industry?
The permanent magnet and catalyst sectors will continue to provide the largest markets for rare earths in the next ten years to 2026. Catalysts will continue to drive growth in the light rare earth elements lanthanum and cerium, while permanent magnets will lead growth in neodymium, praseodymium and dysprosium. Supply of some rare earths is far greater than that of others as … Continue reading Will Permanent Magnets Save the Rare Earth Industry?
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Enercon and an international consortium of banks complete financing of 230MW Niagara Region wind farm project
ENERCON Canada Inc. (“ENERCON”) is pleased to announce the closing of a C$825.5 million non-recourse project financing for its 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm project located in the Ontario, Canada counties of Lincoln, West Lincoln, Wainfleet and Haldimand in the Niagara Peninsula. The wind farm, which comprises 77 ENERCON E-101 3MW wind turbines and … Continue reading Enercon and an international consortium of banks complete financing of 230MW Niagara Region wind farm project
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Wind energy in Mexico: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
The Nordex Group has received a new order from Acciona Energia for the construction of a wind farm in Mexico. Acciona Energia plans to commission the wind farm in 2018. It was awarded a contract to provide 585.7GWh of electricity from the project earlier this year in Mexico’s first auction since energy reforms. The wind … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingGermany to Build World’s First Hydroelectric Wind Turbines
Engineers will be making four wind turbines that are powered by massive hydroelectric batteries. This is the first major display of the two technologies working together to provide renewable energy. The project, announced by General Electric, will be making turbines with the capacity of generating 13.6 to 16MW of power. After their construction, they will be … Continue reading Germany to Build World’s First Hydroelectric Wind Turbines
Continue readingGamesa to supply 304 MW at five wind farms in India
Gamesa continues to make further inroads into the Indian market, where the company is the number-one OEM, having commanded the leadership spot for three years in a row. Specifically, Gamesa has secured five new orders for the supply of a total of 304 MW[1] to several customers. Gamesa will supply, install and commission the turbines, … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 304 MW at five wind farms in India
Continue readingBoralex to Acquire 25% of the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) confirms it will be exercising its option (the “Option”) to acquire a 25% economic interest in the 230MW Niagara Region wind farm in which Enercon Canada Inc. (“Enercon”) is the majority owner. The signature of the Option was previously announced by the Corporation on June 8, 2015. The closing … Continue reading Boralex to Acquire 25% of the 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm
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China leads the world in renewable energy
A third of the world’s investment in renewable energy last year came from China, the head of the International Renewable Energy Agency has said. Adnan Amin, director-general of IRENA which has 149 member states and works with governments to promote the adoption of sustainable energy sources, said that of $330 billion invested globally last year, … Continue reading China leads the world in renewable energy
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Goldwind Americas Partners With Viridis Eolia, LLC On 1,870 MW Wyoming Wind Power Project
Goldwind Americas, a subsidiary of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (Shenzhen Stock Exchange: 002202, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited: 2208), announced today that it has entered into an exclusive agreement with Viridis Eolia, LLC, (Viridis), a Wyoming corporation, for the conditional supply of up to 1,870 megawatts of Goldwind Permanent Magnet … Continue reading Goldwind Americas Partners With Viridis Eolia, LLC On 1,870 MW Wyoming Wind Power Project
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Siemens and Duke Energy collaborate to offer expanded services to wind energy operators
Siemens and Duke Energy Renewable Services today announced an agreement to offer North American wind farm owners operations and maintenance services for multiple brands of wind turbines. Siemens and Duke Energy will combine their complementary service capabilities on Siemens and other OEM equipment. The agreement offers a one-stop shop for customers who are managing multiple … Continue reading Siemens and Duke Energy collaborate to offer expanded services to wind energy operators
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Worldwide renewable energy electricity is surging
Spurred by deep cost reductions and favorable government policies, renewable energy sources have for the first time surpassed coal as the largest source of installed power capacity in the world, according to a 25 October report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). Countries installed a record 153 GW of renewable power in 2015, which accounted … Continue reading Worldwide renewable energy electricity is surging
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