Somewhat lost amid the tax reform debate, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) continues to debate a new rule proposed by the Department of Energy (DOE). DOE’s resiliency proposal would act as a subsidy for coal and nuclear plants while throwing competitive energy markets into disarray. There has been no shortage of opinions on the … Continue reading What people are saying about DOE’s resiliency proposal
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Siemens Gamesa delivers wind turbines for three projects in Greece with a total capacity of 60 MW
Siemens Gamesa has secured during October 2017 three new orders from two local IPPs (Independent Power Producers) for the supply of 60 MW in three onshore wind farms in Greece. Specifically, the company has signed an agreement with a local IPP for the supply of turbines at two different wind farms: 8 units of G114-2.0 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa delivers wind turbines for three projects in Greece with a total capacity of 60 MW
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By 2030, wind power in Spain will supply more than 30% of electricity
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has developed the analysis “The necessary elements for an energy transition. Proposals for the electricity sector”. This document has recently been sent to the Spanish Committee of Experts for Energy Transition. With it, AEE aims at making specific and realistic proposals on the contribution of wind power for 2020, … Continue reading By 2030, wind power in Spain will supply more than 30% of electricity
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WindEurope CEO addresses the world’s energy leaders at the IEA Ministerial Meeting 2017
On Wednesday, 8 November, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson discussed the energy transition with Ministers and CEOs at the 2017 IEA (International Energy Agency) Ministerial Meeting in Paris. This major biennial event focuses on global energy challenges and how they can be overcome, and is a significant meeting point for coordinating a global vision for the … Continue reading WindEurope CEO addresses the world’s energy leaders at the IEA Ministerial Meeting 2017
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Whirlpool to Use Wind Energy at Ohio Manufacturing Plant
Whirlpool recently announced plans for three wind turbines to power its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ohio, further building on the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Beginning construction in early 2018, the turbines will be the same as those developed for Whirlpool’s other Ohio manufacturing facilities in Findlay, Marion and Ottawa. The completion of the additional … Continue reading Whirlpool to Use Wind Energy at Ohio Manufacturing Plant
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What critics are getting wrong about wind power during the tax reform debate
Ever since the House released its tax reform proposal on Nov. 1, skeptics of wind power have jumped at the opportunity to spread misleading information, especially about the Production Tax Credit (PTC) that has unleashed the private capital needed for wind to scale up. The reality is that tax credits for wind energy are already … Continue reading What critics are getting wrong about wind power during the tax reform debate
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ICO and ACCIONA sign a loan agreement for 75 million Australian dollars to finance the construction of a wind farm in Australia
ACCIONA has been present in Australia since 2002, where it has infrastructure, water and energy projects. Mt. Gellibrand will be the fourth wind farm owned by the company in the country. The President of Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) Pablo Zalba and ACCIONA Managing Director for Economics and Finance Carlos Arilla have signed an agreement … Continue reading ICO and ACCIONA sign a loan agreement for 75 million Australian dollars to finance the construction of a wind farm in Australia
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House tax plan would hurt wind energy industry
As the saying goes, there are few certainties in life other than death and taxes. Having tax policy certainty is important for business, particularly when companies are making new investments. But the United States House of Representatives’ proposal for tax reform that was recently rolled out would unfairly put a retroactive tax hike on an … Continue reading House tax plan would hurt wind energy industry
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 350 MW in wind and solar energy capacity in Brazil
The bulk of the Pirapora solar photovoltaic project (with close to 400 MWp in total capacity) and the 66 MW Ventos da Bahia wind farm were recently commissioned and connected up to the Brazilian grid via its EDF EN do Brasil local subsidiaries. The 350 MW in installed capacity so far contribute to the EDF Group’s Cap 2030 … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 350 MW in wind and solar energy capacity in Brazil
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US House misses opportunity, House bill would cripple wind power
The U.S. House of Representatives missed an opportunity to stand up for 60,000 American workers and preserve $50 billion in private infrastructure investment. The tax reform bill passed by the House retroactively changes how businesses can qualify for wind energy’s primary investment tools, the wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC), … Continue reading US House misses opportunity, House bill would cripple wind power
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200+ wind businesses to Congress: U.S. Senate protects jobs during tax reform
More than 200 companies that do business in the wind industry have sent a letter to House leadership objecting to language in its tax reform bill. The House’s proposal substantially lowers the value of the wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and retroactively changes the rules on how companies can qualify for it. That puts … Continue reading 200+ wind businesses to Congress: U.S. Senate protects jobs during tax reform
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BYD will provide 50 pure electric buses to the Argentine province of La Rioja
he fleet of buses are part of a series of new energy solutions BYD inked with La Rioja on Thursday at the China Hi-tech Fair 2017 in Shenzhen,south China’s Guangdong Province. In accordance with preliminary surveys and consultation, BYD’s new energy solutions will include pure electric vehicles, solar module products, and battery energy storage systems. … Continue reading BYD will provide 50 pure electric buses to the Argentine province of La Rioja
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Whirlpool Corporation announces plans for wind turbines at Greenville manufacturing facility
Whirlpool Corporation today announced plans for three wind turbines to power its manufacturing facility in Greenville, Ohio and further build on the company’s 46-year commitment to sustainable manufacturing. Beginning construction in early 2018, the turbines will be the same as those developed for Whirlpool Corporation’s manufacturing facilities in Findlay, Marion, and Ottawa, Ohio, and will … Continue reading Whirlpool Corporation announces plans for wind turbines at Greenville manufacturing facility
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InnoEnergy and WindEurope to hold first joint hackathon, ‘Hack the Wind’
InnoEnergy, Europe’s sustainable energy engine supported by the EIT, and WindEurope, the voice of the European wind industry, today announce that they will host their first joint hackathon. Hack the Wind aims to help shape the future of wind energy by facilitating the development of innovative new technologies. The hackathon will be held on the … Continue reading InnoEnergy and WindEurope to hold first joint hackathon, ‘Hack the Wind’
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Natural Power advises on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm – Markbygden, Sweden
Leading renewable energy and infrastructure consultancy, Natural Power, has completed due diligence on behalf of GE Energy Financial Services (GE EFS) and Green Investment Group Limited (Green Investment Group), part of Macquarie Group (Macquarie) for the acquisition of the 650-MW Markbygden ETT onshore wind farm in Northern Sweden, which reached financial close on 7th November … Continue reading Natural Power advises on Europe’s largest single-site onshore wind farm – Markbygden, Sweden
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Vestas chosen for Australian wind farm
Ireland-based renewables specialist DP Energy has named Denmark’s Vestas, and local engineers Downer Group, to spearhead the development of what it has said will be Australia’s largest combined wind and solar power plant. Wind turbines will contribute 220 MW of the first phase 375 MW hybrid plant to be built in Port Augusta, South Australia, … Continue reading Vestas chosen for Australian wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy welcomes The Queen Elizabeth to Hull
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy today welcomed Her Majesty The Queen to its offshore wind turbine blade manufacturing factory at Alexandra Dock, Hull. On arrival at the site, Her Majesty drove the full 75 metre length of the turbine blade that featured as an art installation in the Queen Victoria Square, in Hull city centre, as … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy welcomes The Queen Elizabeth to Hull
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Africa’s renewable energy set to soar by 2022
Strong demand is set to give a huge boost to renewable energy growth in Sub-Sahara Africa over the next five years, driving cumulative capacity up more than 70 percent, a senior international energy official said on Wednesday. From Ethiopia to South Africa, millions of people are getting access to electricity for the first time as … Continue reading Africa’s renewable energy set to soar by 2022
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Goldwind announces GW4S smart wind turbine
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd, (Goldwind) (SZSE: 002202) (HK: 2208), announced today the release of its GW4S smart wind turbine. The product maintains Goldwind’s Permanent Magnet Direct Drive (PMDD) turbine technology and is a direct evolution of the existing 3S platform – a turbine series that has industry-leading availability and performance. Goldwind’s 4S … Continue reading Goldwind announces GW4S smart wind turbine
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Wind energy to power Facebook data centre in Nebraska
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), the U.S. renewable energy company of the Enel Group, has started construction of the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in the United States. Once completed, Rattlesnake Creek will have a total installed capacity of 320 MW and will be Enel’s first wind farm in the state of Nebraska. “This … Continue reading Wind energy to power Facebook data centre in Nebraska
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