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Zhong Fa Zhan Develops the Solar Thermal Business in China

Zhong Fa Zhan Holdings Limited (“Zhong Fa Zhan” / “ZFZ” or “the Group”; Stock Code:475) announced that on 1 July 2015, ZFZ and each of the Subscribers entered into the Subscription Agreements pursuant to which the Company has agreed to (i) allot and issue to Suncool AB (a Sweden Company under ClimateWell) 6,000,000 new Shares, … Continue reading Zhong Fa Zhan Develops the Solar Thermal Business in China

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IRENA platform supports renewable energy innovation

Policy makers and other energy sector players can now access the world’s largest collection of global renewable energy standards and patents, thanks to a new online platform launched today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The International Standards and Patents in Renewable Energy platform, also known as INSPIRE, is the first and most complete … Continue reading IRENA platform supports renewable energy innovation

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JDR awarded contract for offshore wind farm project by Seim offshore contractors

JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the offshore energy industry, has been awarded a subcontract by Siem Offshore Contractors GmbH (“SOC”) to supply submarine composite power cables and related accessories as well as termination and testing services for the Veja Mate offshore wind farm (“OWF”).  The project has been developed with the support of … Continue reading JDR awarded contract for offshore wind farm project by Seim offshore contractors

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Senvion opens wind power R&D Centre in India

Senvion is scaling up its Research & Development (R&D) capacities and will open its new R&D Centre in Bangalore, India, in September 2015. The team in India will strengthen the global TechCenter in Osterrönfeld, Germany, in further developing wind turbines in order to continue  its international growth path. Senvion will both increase the staff in … Continue reading Senvion opens wind power R&D Centre in India

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SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine

SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy company, today announced that is has secured financing for and started construction on the Bingham Wind project in Maine. The 185-megawatt (MW) wind project is expected to be the largest of its kind in the New England area of the U.S.   “The Bingham wind farm is … Continue reading SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine

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Wind energy in USA: Vestas 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the USA for 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines, totalling 108 MW. Turbine maker Vestas has received a pair of turbine supply orders totaling 382 MW for projects planned for the U.S. market. The first order was placed by SunEdison for a 274 MW wind farm located … Continue reading Wind energy in USA: Vestas 54 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

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Offshore wind power: 630 MW London Array wind farm with 175 wind turbines

Saturday marked the second-year anniversary of the inauguration and completion of London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The sophisticated, 630MW wind power project — and Masdar’s largest international investment to date — continues to deliver clean and reliable energy to more than half-a-million homes throughout the United Kingdom.   Since its launch, London … Continue reading Offshore wind power: 630 MW London Array wind farm with 175 wind turbines

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The Submarine Electricity Transmission Market Is Expected to Reach $25 Billion in 2024

A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for submarine electricity transmission systems, including global market forecasts for project value, segmented by technology and region, through 2024.   Today, submarine electricity transmission systems are being used more frequently for long and short hauls in undersea, lake, and river interconnection applications, allowing transmission in … Continue reading The Submarine Electricity Transmission Market Is Expected to Reach $25 Billion in 2024

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Solar power makes sustainable life in Tajikistan

Renewable energy currently provides the main hope that the world can avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change.   But in addition to its bigger picture promise, renewable technologies can help solve the pressing social and environmental problems of local communities without requiring complex gadgets or significant investment. In late December 2014, the village of … Continue reading Solar power makes sustainable life in Tajikistan

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China climate change plan unveiled

Brazil, China and the United States each announced on Tuesday new goals to reduce carbon emissions over the next 15 years, including through restoration of thousands of square miles of rainforest in South America.   Deese added that the submission follows from the target that China announced in the November 2014 Joint Announcement by Obama … Continue reading China climate change plan unveiled

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Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm

The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) announced that it will develop a 400MW wind power plant in the Meru County, eastern Kenya. The wind farm will be financed by a consortium of development financiers namely the French Development Agency and the German Development Bank.   According to KenGen the first phase of the wind power … Continue reading Wind power in Kenya: KenGen develops 400 MW wind farm

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Wind energy in Great Britain: Siemens wind turbines for offshore wind power plant

Siemens has received a further order for an offshore wind power plant located in Great Britain: Siemens is to supply, erect and commission 91 of its 6MW direct drive wind turbines with performance enhancing features enabling a capacity of up to approx. 580 MW in total. The wind turbines with a rotor diameter of 154 … Continue reading Wind energy in Great Britain: Siemens wind turbines for offshore wind power plant

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Photovoltaic solar energy to supply record of 15% of UK’s power

A spokeswoman for the Solar Trade Association who works to promote the benefits of solar energy, said: “More and more solar is installed every day, it is likely that a new record is set every time we have good conditions now – and this week certainly is having them.”   The STA who made the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy to supply record of 15% of UK’s power

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Wind power in Germany: Alstom, DEME and Merkur Offshore sign a contract for 66 Haliade offshore wind turbines

Merkur Offshore has signed with respectively Alstom and DEME a binding Turbine Supply Agreement and Balance of Plant Contract for the construction of the Merkur Offshore wind farm, including supply and installation of 66 Alstom Haliade 150-6MW offshore wind turbines.   Additionally, Alstom has signed a long term service and maintenance contract. The turbines will … Continue reading Wind power in Germany: Alstom, DEME and Merkur Offshore sign a contract for 66 Haliade offshore wind turbines

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Renewable Energy storage project near desert center advances

An energy storage project that would support renewable energy, reduce greenhouse gases, create hundreds of jobs and add millions to the local economy moved forward today under an agreement by Eagle Mountain LLC (an affiliate of Eagle Crest Energy) to buy the Kaiser Eagle Mountain mine near Desert Center from CIL&D (formerly known as Kaiser … Continue reading Renewable Energy storage project near desert center advances

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New study highlights good practice by onshore wind energy industry in Scotland

RenewableUK, the trade association representing the wind energy industry, has welcomed the publication of a new report on the way onshore wind farms are developed in Scotland. The 2-year study by Climate XChange, the independent body which advises the Scottish Government on adapting to the changing climate and the transition to a low carbon society, … Continue reading New study highlights good practice by onshore wind energy industry in Scotland

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Viaducts with wind turbines, the new renewable energy source

Wind turbines could be installed under some of the biggest bridges on the road network to produce electricity. So it is confirmed by calculations carried out by a European researchers team, that have taken a viaduct in the Canary Islands as a reference. This concept could be applied in heavily built-up territories or natural areas … Continue reading Viaducts with wind turbines, the new renewable energy source

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Foundations for first US offshore wind farm head for Rhode Island

Five massive structures that will be attached to the ocean floor for the nation’s first offshore wind farm are coming to Rhode Island. In this June 27, 2015 photo provided by Deepwater Wind, contractors at Gulf Island Fabrication, in Houma, La., work on structural components for a wind power farm set for installation offshore from … Continue reading Foundations for first US offshore wind farm head for Rhode Island

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Iberdrola Renewables Files Potential Wind Power Agreement with Green Mountain Power

Iberdrola Renewables today announced the filing of a potential 25-year contract to supply Vermont’s largest utility, Green Mountain Power (GMP), with wind energy from the permitted Deerfield Wind Farm. GMP would purchase 30 megawatts (MW) from the wind farm, under the contract submitted today to the Vermont Public Service Board for review.     The … Continue reading Iberdrola Renewables Files Potential Wind Power Agreement with Green Mountain Power

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Van Oord installs Gemini wind power project’s first monopile

Van Oord’s offshore installation vessel Aeolus has successfully installed Gemini wind power project’s first monopile. The offshore wind project, one of the largest in the world, will consist of 150 monopiles. The project is expected to be fully operational by 2017 generating clean and renewable energy for 1.5 million people in the Netherlands. Gemini is … Continue reading Van Oord installs Gemini wind power project’s first monopile

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