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China to build concentrated solar thermal power plant

China is set to begin the construction of what is expected to be the largest concentrated solar thermal power plant. The Delingha plant, which will cover 25km of land in the Gobi desert, is slated to have a 200 MW capacity – enough to supply one million homes with electricity. Once fully operational, the plant … Continue reading China to build concentrated solar thermal power plant

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SkyPower Awarded 200 MW of Solar Power Photovoltaic (PV) in the State of Telangana, India

SkyPower is pleased to announce that it has been awarded 200 MW in the Telangana, India solar competitive tender process. The State of Telangana, under the leadership of Chief Minister Rao, has proven to be one of the most advanced jurisdictions in India to embrace solar energy and is forward thinking in its efforts? to … Continue reading SkyPower Awarded 200 MW of Solar Power Photovoltaic (PV) in the State of Telangana, India

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Distributed Generation Drives the Next Wave of Photovoltaic Solar Energy Innovation

High-efficiency silicon technologies will target rapidly growing residential and commercial installations, pushing leading module costs down to $0.48/Wp in 2020.   High-efficiency silicon technologies are the next wave of solar innovation, raising module efficiencies as high as 24% over the next five years. These technologies will boost the ability of distributed generation (DG) – mainly … Continue reading Distributed Generation Drives the Next Wave of Photovoltaic Solar Energy Innovation

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Wind energy in Germany: Siemens to build wind power plant in Cuxhaven

Manufacturing of nacelles for offshore wind turbines. Siemens is investing around €200 million to build its first production facility for offshore wind turbine components in Germany. The factory is to manufacture nacelles for the company’s next-generation wind turbines. These wind turbines are designed for use at sea and have a capacity of seven megawatts. The … Continue reading Wind energy in Germany: Siemens to build wind power plant in Cuxhaven

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New NREL Data Suggests Wind Power Could Replace Coal as Nation’s Primary Generation Source

The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recently released data showing that the Capacity Factor (CF) for wind power can reach 65% which is comparable to that of fossil fuel based generation. While the headlines aren’t as sexy as Tesla’s ‘Ludicrous mode‘, the transformative implications for climate change dwarf Elon Musk’s latest accomplishment.  Increasing a generator’s … Continue reading New NREL Data Suggests Wind Power Could Replace Coal as Nation’s Primary Generation Source

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Boralex: financing of the Frampton community wind farm in Quebec with Enercon wind turbines

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (BLX) announces the closing of a project financing totalling $81.4 million for the Frampton community wind farm.   Financing for the 24MW wind farm, located in the Frampton municipality in the Chaudière-Appalaches region, consisted of: a C$73.5 million construction loan, to be converted into a term loan with an … Continue reading Boralex: financing of the Frampton community wind farm in Quebec with Enercon wind turbines

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Tri Global Energy Continues to Lead Texas in Wind Energy

Tri Global Energy (TGE), a Dallas-based utility-scale renewable energy company, continues as the leading developer of wind energy projects in Texas, according to the second quarter 2015 Market Report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).   With over 2,400 megawatts of wind generation projects currently under construction in the state, TGE’s wind projects represent … Continue reading Tri Global Energy Continues to Lead Texas in Wind Energy

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Solar energy and wind energy in the United States is likely to have a secure future thanks to President Barack Obama’s plan

Solar power  and wind energy in the United States is likely to have a secure future thanks to President Barack Obama’s plan to cut carbon emissions by forcing utilities to use renewable sources to produce electricity, the industry said on Monday.   With its 2030 deadline, Obama’s Clean Power Plan offers a degree of stability … Continue reading Solar energy and wind energy in the United States is likely to have a secure future thanks to President Barack Obama’s plan

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Scottish wind power hits 36% in July: Wind turbines provided an 660,117.23MWh

Wind turbines in Scotland alone provided an 660,117.23MWh of electricity to the National Grid, enough to supply, on average, the electrical needs of 72% of Scottish households (1.75 million homes) – this represents an increase of 58% compared to that of July 2014, when wind energy provided 417,300.26 MWh. The SNP is welcoming more ‘outstanding’ … Continue reading Scottish wind power hits 36% in July: Wind turbines provided an 660,117.23MWh

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Shanxi, China, with 100 MW

United Photovoltaics Group has won the exclusive rights to develop and construct a 100-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Shanxi province as a demonstration project in a 3-GW governmental scheme.   The company’s unit United Photovoltaics (Changzhou) Investment Co Ltd inked a development agreement for the concentrated solar power (CSP) project with the local … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project in Shanxi, China, with 100 MW

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Wind energy a major solution under Clean Power Plan

The much-anticipated Clean Power Plan is set to be released today when the President is expected to give remarks about the rule at the White House. While many are wondering how we are going to be able to meet this ambitious goal being set up by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the good news is … Continue reading Wind energy a major solution under Clean Power Plan

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Pattern Energy acquires 283 MW Gulf wind power plant with 118 wind turbines

Pattern Energy Group announced it has completed the acquisition of the remaining 170 megawatt (MW) ownership interests in the 283 MW Gulf Wind power facility in Kenedy County, Texas from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”) and MetLife Capital LP.   “We now own 100% of Gulf Wind, which is located in a unique site … Continue reading Pattern Energy acquires 283 MW Gulf wind power plant with 118 wind turbines

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Wind energy in Peru: Wind farm plants to be built in Northern Peru

The Energy and Mines Ministry granted a temporary concession to the enterprise Countourglobal Peru, which will conduct feasibility studies for Piura region-based Almirante Grau and Cupisnique II wind farms. The Energy and Mines Ministry indicated the future Almirante Grau wind farm’s capacity will be nearly 76 MW and based in the La Brea and Pariñas … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: Wind farm plants to be built in Northern Peru

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North Africa sees surge in large-scale wind power projects

The Wind Power North Africa Conference is taking place from 18 – 21 October 2015 in Cairo, Egypt, to enable private and government stakeholders to discuss key upcoming wind projects and strategies to drive growth in the North African wind power market. North Africa boasts exceptional wind energy conditions. Egypt aims to generate 7.2 gigawatts … Continue reading North Africa sees surge in large-scale wind power projects

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Hewlett-Packard Will Power Texas Data Centers with Wind Energy

As part of ongoing efforts to lower the carbon footprint of its business, HP (NYSE: HPQ) today announced that it has signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for 112 megawatts (MW) of wind power with SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company.   The 112 MW of locally generated wind … Continue reading Hewlett-Packard Will Power Texas Data Centers with Wind Energy

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Welspun Renewables Breaks Ground by Commissioning Punjab’s Largest Solar Power Project

Welspun Renewables, India’s largest solar energy generator has set up its first solar power project – the Bhatinda 34 MW (DC), in Punjab. This is the largest commissioned solar capacity to come up in the state. Like all its projects before, Welspun Renewables has developed it ahead of committed deadlines, in 5 short months. It … Continue reading Welspun Renewables Breaks Ground by Commissioning Punjab’s Largest Solar Power Project

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Wind power’s enormous potential in South Dakota

South Dakota has enormous potential for wind energy development. In 2013, 26 percent of all electricity produced here came from wind — only Iowa produces a larger share of electricity from wind. Wind has practical benefits for the state. In 2014, estimates show wind paid out $2.4 million in lease payments to landowners. The Argus … Continue reading Wind power’s enormous potential in South Dakota

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Obama set to unveil tougher climate change plan: demands that power plants use more renewable energy like wind power and solar energy

In the strongest action ever taken in the United States to combat climate change, President Barack Obama will unveil on Monday a set of environmental regulations devised to sharply cut planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from the nation’s power plants and ultimately transform America’s electricity industry.   The rules are the final, tougher versions of proposed … Continue reading Obama set to unveil tougher climate change plan: demands that power plants use more renewable energy like wind power and solar energy

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