The order consists of 100 V100-2.0 MW of which Vestas has installed more than 3 GW across the globe. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V100-2.0 MW turbines to power the Courtenay wind power plant in Stutsman County, North Dakota. The order, placed by Xcel Energy … Continue reading Wind power in North Dakota: Vestas receives first order from Xcel Energy for 200 MW wind farm
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Half Of California’s Electricity Will Come From Renewable Energy In 15 Years
Late Friday night, the California State Assembly voted 51-26 to pass SB 350, a landmark bill that would boost renewable energy and make buildings twice as efficient as before. The legislature sent the bill to California Gov. Jerry Brown for his signature, and he is expected to sign it later this month, as the legislation … Continue reading Half Of California’s Electricity Will Come From Renewable Energy In 15 Years
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Wind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030
The American wind energy industry hailed California’s intention to get half its electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources within 15 years as it steps up its efforts to fight climate change, saying wind can help get the job done while protecting consumers from energy price spikes. A more diverse energy supply for the world’s eighth … Continue reading Wind energy industry applauds California’s move toward 50% renewable energy by 2030
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Worldwide wind power market booming like never before: with wind energy capacity over 392 gigawatt
The worldwide wind capacity reached 392’927 MW by the end of June 2015, out of which 21’678 MW were added in the first six months of 2015. This increase is substantially higher than in the first half of 2014 and 2013, when 17,6 GW respectively 13,9 GW were added. All wind turbines installed worldwide by … Continue reading Worldwide wind power market booming like never before: with wind energy capacity over 392 gigawatt
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vortex energy and Max Bögl join together to build a 25MW wind farm in Poland
In the heart of Poland new GE-made wind turbines with a capacity of 25.3 MW will probably be commissioned at the end of 2015 and will then produce an anticipated annual yield of more than 66 GWh to supply 20,000 homes with electricity from renewables. This will save about 22,000 tonnes of CO2. The wind … Continue reading vortex energy and Max Bögl join together to build a 25MW wind farm in Poland
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Morocco to launch tender for 850 MW of wind energy
In North Africa, Morocco is preparing to launch a tender for adding an additional 850MW of wind generation capacity to the national grid, a source at the Moroccan electricity and water utility company (ONEE) told local daily L’economiste. The tender is expected to be launched in the coming weeks and the projects are expected … Continue reading Morocco to launch tender for 850 MW of wind energy
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ENVISION Confirms 10.5MW order from Petroquim for its First Wind Farm in Chile
Envision Energy, the world’s leading smart energy solution provider, will install 5 of its EN110-2.1MW turbines at 100m hub height in La Esperanza Wind Farm, located in the Negrete Municipality. This contract marks Petroquim’s entrance into Chile’s renewable energy sector and Envision’s gradual positioning in the country, within a year from the installation and … Continue reading ENVISION Confirms 10.5MW order from Petroquim for its First Wind Farm in Chile
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Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire a 50 % stake in DONG Energy’s German offshore wind farm project
DONG Energy today signed an agreement to divest 50 per cent of the 330MW German offshore wind construction project, Gode Wind 1, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global, independent private equity infrastructure investment fund. The total sales price amounts to approximately € 780 million (DKK 5.8 billion) which will be paid in the … Continue reading Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire a 50 % stake in DONG Energy’s German offshore wind farm project
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Acciona will build the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America in Chile
ACCIONA Energía will construct the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America -El Romero Solar- in Chile, with an investment of 343 million dollars (307 million euros at current exchange rates). Located in the Atacama Desert, it will have a maximum capacity of 246.6 megawatts (MWp) -196 MW rated power-, making it one of the ten … Continue reading Acciona will build the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America in Chile
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Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project
Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain’s TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive. The oil-rich Gulf state has a multi-billion-dollar plan to meet 15 percent of power demand from renewables by 2030. Electricity and Water Minister Ahmad … Continue reading Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project
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Vestas wins new U.S. wind energy service agreement
The agreement covering the 102 MW Coram Wind Project located in the Tehachapi region of California reflects Vestas’ service business flexibility as Vestas will serve as RET Capital’s on-site asset manager, with responsibility for 24/7 surveillance, reporting to power purchaser Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), responding to curtailment requests, and managing the entire physical asset. … Continue reading Vestas wins new U.S. wind energy service agreement
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Nordex’s July-Aug wind power orders in Germany surpass 260 MW
Nordex has made a successful start to the second half of the year. In July and August the company obtained orders in Germany for 102 turbines with a capacity totalling more than 260 megawatts. The bestseller at 65 units was the light-wind N117/2400 turbine. Apart from the established products in the Gamma series, with 27 … Continue reading Nordex’s July-Aug wind power orders in Germany surpass 260 MW
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Historic summer for US offshore wind energy development leads up to Offshore WINDPOWER 2015
Amid a wave of offshore wind power activity, including the start of construction on the first American offshore wind farm, the U.S. wind industry is preparing to gather Sept. 29-30 in Baltimore for the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition. We look forward to seeing everyone who is growing, investing in … Continue reading Historic summer for US offshore wind energy development leads up to Offshore WINDPOWER 2015
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Wind energy in Brazil: BNDES disburses US$ 280 mn for wind power
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is providing financing for wind farm projects in the states of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Rio Grande do Sul, with 480 MW of capacity. Three wind power projects will receive a combined R$ 1.07 billion (US$ 279.5 million) from the Brazilian Development (BNDES, in the Portuguese … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: BNDES disburses US$ 280 mn for wind power
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The European Commission and the US Department of Justice approve the transaction between Alstom and General Electric
Alstom is pleased with the decisions of the European Commission (EC) and US Department of Justice (DOJ) authorising General Electric to acquire Alstom’s Energy businesses with commitments. The decisions conclude constructive discussions during the recent months between the companies and the authorities. “In addition to fulfilling the authorities’ wish to maintain the level of competition … Continue reading The European Commission and the US Department of Justice approve the transaction between Alstom and General Electric
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Wind power in Poland: Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm
Senvion, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, has commissioned 18 of its two-megawatt (MW) turbines with Martifer Renewables S.A., Poland. The wind farm is in operation in Giza?ki, about 90 kilometres south-east of Pozna?. It is the third biggest Senvion wind farm in Poland and the biggest with Senvion MM100 turbines worldwide. With … Continue reading Wind power in Poland: Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm
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India approves National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy.With this, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been authorized as the nodal ministry for use of offshore areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been authorized as … Continue reading India approves National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
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Installing 1,393 MW of Photovoltaic in Q2 2015, U.S. Solar Power Market Surpasses 20 GW
Continuing on its record-breaking trajectory, the United States solar industry surpassed 20 gigawatts (GW) of total operational solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity during the second quarter of this year. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Q2 2015 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. installed 1,393 megawatts[i] of PV last quarter, … Continue reading Installing 1,393 MW of Photovoltaic in Q2 2015, U.S. Solar Power Market Surpasses 20 GW
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Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion offshore wind farm with 116 wind turbines
Fugro has been awarded a contract for the installation and burial of array cables at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The development in the English Channel, 13 kilometres off the Sussex coast, is being built by E.ON alongside partners, the UK Green Investment Bank plc. The engineering and planning will start immediately with installation being … Continue reading Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion offshore wind farm with 116 wind turbines
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Concentrated Solar Power plant launched in Uganda
The Concentrated Solar Power plant, with full capacity at 1.6 MW, benefitting over 20,000 customers, is the largest in East Africa. One of the largest Concentrated Solar Power plants in East Africa has been inaugurated in Uganda on Kalangala Island in Lake Victoria, as the region sets the pace in electricity generation investments. The Concentrated … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power plant launched in Uganda
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