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Senvion (Suzlon) completes Ontario wind farm projects

This past November, Senvion Canada Inc. completed the commissioning of the Springwood and Whittington wind farms in Southern Ontario. These projects, in conjunction with German developer wpd, are Senvion Canada’s second and third wind projects in the province; Oxley being the first, bringing the company’s  footprint in Ontario to 24 MW. Senvion delivered, installed and … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) completes Ontario wind farm projects

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Wind energy in Norway: Statkraft and Vestas have signed a Letter of Intent to supply wind turbines

Today, there is information in the market regarding Vestas having been appointed preferred supplier for six planned wind power plants in Norway. Vestas can confirm that Statkraft and Vestas have signed a Letter of Intent to supply wind turbines for the Fosen and Snillfjord/Hitra projects in Norway. If this results in firm and unconditional orders … Continue reading Wind energy in Norway: Statkraft and Vestas have signed a Letter of Intent to supply wind turbines

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Egypt to produce 20% of its energy from solar energy and wind power by 2020

An inclusive plan for energy subsidy reform is to be implemented within five years and includes protecting the poor, said Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi at the World Future Energy Summit (WEFS) in Abu Dhabi on Monday.   The president travelled to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for a two-day trip to attend the summit and meet … Continue reading Egypt to produce 20% of its energy from solar energy and wind power by 2020

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Access Infra Africa bids for 850 MW wind energy project in Morocco

Access Infra Africa has placed the North African country at the heart of its plans to invest up to $500mn in wind energy and solar power projects across the continent.   Access Infra Africa is bidding to develop a wind energy project in Morocco with a total power production capacity of 850 MW. The company … Continue reading Access Infra Africa bids for 850 MW wind energy project in Morocco

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Wind power in Jamaica: Gamesa wind turbines supplied to 24 MW wind farm

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has entered a new market: Jamaica. Specifically, the company has signed a contract with Wigton Windfarm Limited – a subsidiary of the energy company, Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica – for the turnkey construction of the Wigton III wind farm, for a new installed capacity of 24 MW. … Continue reading Wind power in Jamaica: Gamesa wind turbines supplied to 24 MW wind farm

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Renewable energy costs in 2014: Wind energy and solar power now cheaper than fossil

The cost of generating power from renewable energy sources has reached parity or dropped below the cost of fossil fuels for many technologies, the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) has revealed. Irena’s “Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2014” report concludes that biomass, hydropower, geothermal and onshore wind are all competitive with or cheaper than coal, … Continue reading Renewable energy costs in 2014: Wind energy and solar power now cheaper than fossil

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Brazil’s development bank okays USD 2.5bn in wind energy loans in 2014

In December BNDES approved BRL 1.7 billion in loans for 590.4 MW of wind power projects. These include 181.9 MW wind farm in Pernambuco state, 59.4 MW in Rio Grande do Norte and 144 MW in Rio Grande do Sul. Among the supported schemes are also seven wind farms of 205.1 MW in total in … Continue reading Brazil’s development bank okays USD 2.5bn in wind energy loans in 2014

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Wind energy adds resilience to UK

Installing more wind turbines will make the UK’s energy market more resilient to global fossil fuel price shocks, an independent report has concluded. Dwindling domestic gas and coal supplies mean the nation would become dependent on volatile imports, it adds. The report, by Cambridge Econometrics for RenewableUK, said wind power saved the UK £579 million … Continue reading Wind energy adds resilience to UK

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The year 2014 was the warmest year across global land and ocean surfaces since records began in 1880

The year 2014 was officially the hottest year since records began, federal scientists announced on Friday, part of a long-term warming trend driven by the burning of fossil fuels. Ten of the warmest years ever have occurred since 1997. Global ocean and land temperatures, which have been calculated since 1880, measured 1.24 degrees Fahrenheit above … Continue reading The year 2014 was the warmest year across global land and ocean surfaces since records began in 1880

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Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica

These are: a wind energy development, which is expected to provide an additional 58 MW, to complement the 30 MW currently generated by Wigton Wind farm in Manchester; and a solar power facility to generate approximately 20 MW of power, which is slated for Content in Clarendon.   Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power projects expected to add 78 megawatts in Jamaica

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Yingli Green Energy Begins a 20 MW Solar Power Plant in China’s Xinjiang Province

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its holding subsidiary, Yingli Energy (Beijing) Co., Ltd. (“Yingli Beijing”), has begun the construction of a 20 megawatt (MW) solar power plant located in Shule County, … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Begins a 20 MW Solar Power Plant in China’s Xinjiang Province

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U.S. solar energy industry added more than 31,000 jobs in 2014

The U.S. installed 1,354 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in the third quarter of 2014 to total 16.1 gigawatts (GW) installed PV capacity, with another 1.4 GW of concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity, enough to power 3.5 million homes. This quarter was the second largest quarter in history for solar growth, and SEIA and GTM Research predict another … Continue reading U.S. solar energy industry added more than 31,000 jobs in 2014

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Will Michigan policymakers follow the private sector’s lead?

Co-authored by Julie Fox Gorte, Ph.D. (Michigan State ‘80), SVP for Sustainable Investing, Pax World Management LLC and Greg P. Hasevlat, Sustainability Research Analyst, Pax World Management LLC A range of Michiganders, from landowners to manufacturers, will be convening in Lansing next week for the American Wind Energy Association’s Michigan Forum. The Forum is an opportunity … Continue reading Will Michigan policymakers follow the private sector’s lead?

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Wind power in India: Gamesa to supply wind turbines to three wind farms in India

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is to supply 46 MW to several customers in India. The company has signed multiple contracts for the supply of 23 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines. In total, Gamesa will deliver and commission 12 wind turbines at the Ramnagar wind complex, seven at the Lingsagur facility and … Continue reading Wind power in India: Gamesa to supply wind turbines to three wind farms in India

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Uncertain future for wind energy in Australia

There are two things you notice as you travel through the vast expanses of South Australia: wheat and wind. The former sustains the economy. The latter provides the power. There are huge golden wheat farms stretching for hundreds of kilometres. Sprouting out of many of these fields are huge wind turbines, 21st Century windmills relentlessly … Continue reading Uncertain future for wind energy in Australia

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IKEA to install Missouri’s largest rooftop photovoltaic array on future St. Louis store

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today announced solar energy plans for its St. Louis store opening Fall 2015.   Panel installation will begin this Spring, with completion before the store’s opening, making the project the largest rooftop solar array in the State of Missouri. Under construction on 21 acres along Interstate-64 at Vandeventer … Continue reading IKEA to install Missouri’s largest rooftop photovoltaic array on future St. Louis store

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The sale of electric vehicles has quadrupled in 2014

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has released a new report that shows that the sale of electric vehicles has quadrupled in 2014. The report suggests that consumers are turning to electric vehicles more readily. Some consumers believe that these vehicles are less expensive than their conventional counterparts, while others are embracing clean vehicles … Continue reading The sale of electric vehicles has quadrupled in 2014

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Chevy Bolt electric car could be the first mass-market EV success

General Motors on Monday showed its Chevrolet Bolt concept car with an electric driving range of more than 300 kilometres and a $30,000 price tag, offering a view into where the U.S. auto maker is pushing in development of electric vehicles. The all-electric Bolt is a concept car not currently slated for production, but Chief … Continue reading Chevy Bolt electric car could be the first mass-market EV success

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