The U.N. weather agency said last week that 2014 could become the hottest year on record. More than 30 hours behind schedule, delegates from more than 190 countries agreed on what information should go into the pledges that countries submit for the expected Paris pact. They argued all day Saturday over the wording of … Continue reading Deal reached at UN climate change talks in Peru
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GDF SUEZ launches 301 MW Morrocan wind farm
GDF SUEZ and its Moroccan partner Nareva Holding have started operations at the 301 MW Tarfaya wind farm on Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast. Built by Tarfaya Energy Company (TAREC), a 50:50 joint venture between both partners, Tarfaya is Africa’s largest wind farm to date. Comprising 131 wind turbines of 2.3 MW each and spread over … Continue reading GDF SUEZ launches 301 MW Morrocan wind farm
Continue readingMainstream lands five wind farm wind energy deal in Chile
Eddie O’Connor’s Mainstream Renewable Power and joint venture partner Actis have been awarded a contract in Chile to supply 343 megawatts of wind power from five wind farms in Chile. Its the second big development this week for the Irish renewable energy developer. In the UK a consortium that includes Mainstream won permission to … Continue reading Mainstream lands five wind farm wind energy deal in Chile
Continue readingNebraska has capacity to export wind power
Nebraska has the capacity to build and export more wind energy generated by wind turbines than it does now, according to a study that will be released by the Nebraska Power Review Board. The Nebraska Renewable Energy Export Study, mandated by the passage of LB1115 this past legislative session, said there is significant growth … Continue reading Nebraska has capacity to export wind power
Continue readingMainstream and Actis JV, Aela Energía wins contracts to build USD860 million of wind power projects in Chile
Aela Energía, the Chilean joint venture between Actis and Mainstream Renewable Power was today awarded Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for the supply of renewable energy from five wind farms in Chile with a combined generation capacity of 343 megawatts. The agreements were awarded under a competitive tendering process run by the National Energy Commission (Comisi?n … Continue reading Mainstream and Actis JV, Aela Energía wins contracts to build USD860 million of wind power projects in Chile
Continue readingGDF SUEZ and Nareva Start Africa’s Largest Wind Energy Project in Tarfaya, Morocco
GDF SUEZ, together with its Moroccan partner Nareva Holding is pleased to announce that the 301 MW Tarfaya wind farm on Morocco’s southern Atlantic coast began full commercial operation on 8 December 2014. Tarfaya is Africa’s largest wind farm to date, comprising 131 wind turbines of 2.3 MW each, spread over an area of 8,900 … Continue reading GDF SUEZ and Nareva Start Africa’s Largest Wind Energy Project in Tarfaya, Morocco
Continue readingAfDB promotes renewable energy investment in Swaziland
The African Development Bank (AfDB) will issue a grant of US $990,000 to finance three studies under an energy sector support programme in Swaziland. The objective of the programme is to provide technical assistance to Swaziland aimed at promoting investment in the electricity supply industry to expand reliable energy supplies and enhance the country’s electricity … Continue reading AfDB promotes renewable energy investment in Swaziland
Continue readingSouth Africa will announce a series of renewable energy projects that will add 1,000 MW
Africa’s most advanced economy is in the midst of a severe power crisis because of the government’s failure to build any major new power stations since the end of apartheid in 1994. It is also committed to introducing renewables into its mix of power generation, 95 percent of which is coal at the moment. The … Continue reading South Africa will announce a series of renewable energy projects that will add 1,000 MW
Continue reading1.2 GW Offshore Wind Farm Receives Green Light
The UK Government has granted approval for the development of Hornsea Project One, a 1.2 GW offshore wind farm to be located in the North Sea which will be the first in a possible 4 GW offshore wind farm zone. The announcement came Wednesday from the office of the Secretary of State, and when the … Continue reading 1.2 GW Offshore Wind Farm Receives Green Light
Continue readingBoralex achieves milestones for wind farm projects in France and Canada
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) announces that its subsidiary Boralex Europe S.A. has completed commercial commissioning of the Fortel-Bonnières wind farm with a total installed capacity of 23 MW. “Commissioning the Fortel-Bonnières site brings installed wind power capacity in France to 250 MW and chalks up one more milestone towards our growth objective,” stated … Continue reading Boralex achieves milestones for wind farm projects in France and Canada
Continue readingThe Importance of Africa to Enel Green Power
Enel Green Power is playing a leading role in the development of renewable energy in Morocco, South Africa and eastern Africa, where rapidly-growing economies are stimulating energy demand. Rapid population growth, abundant resources and a growing energy demand are the reasons why many African nations have chosen renewable energy to respond to their needs, … Continue reading The Importance of Africa to Enel Green Power
Continue readingWind energy in Africa: Vestas has received a wind farm order for 365 V52-850 kW wind turbines for the 310 MW Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Kenya
Vestas has received an order for 365 V52-850 kW wind turbines for the 310 MW Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Kenya. The order is the largest in Vestas’ history in terms of number of wind turbines in a single wind farm project. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Kenya for … Continue reading Wind energy in Africa: Vestas has received a wind farm order for 365 V52-850 kW wind turbines for the 310 MW Lake Turkana Wind Power project in Kenya
Continue readingPrice up carbon and make solid pledges on renewables in early 2015, says wind energy industry
Governments must put a price on carbon emissions and make pledges early next year to move away from fossil fuels and increase the share of renewable energy into the global power mix, according to a signed statement from wind industry players. Wind energy associations, including those from emerging markets such as Brazil, China, South Africa, … Continue reading Price up carbon and make solid pledges on renewables in early 2015, says wind energy industry
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power Rioglass launches receiver tube for CSP plants
Rioglass, the world leader in the development, production, and marketing of high end receiver tubes and concentrating mirrors, proudly introduces its new cutting edge, unrivaled next generation receiver tube, the “UVAC 7G”. This next generation receiver, which guarantees outstanding absorption rates of above 96.2% and emissivity rates below 9.5%, provides our clients superior solar … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power Rioglass launches receiver tube for CSP plants
Continue readingGamesa enhances its borrowing costs by means of a €750 million syndicated loan
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, signed a €750 million syndicated loan agreement with a single bullet repayment in December 2019. This agreement, entered into with a syndicate of 15 Spanish and international financial institutions, structures the two existing syndicated loans, which originally matured in June 2016 and June 2018, respectively, into … Continue reading Gamesa enhances its borrowing costs by means of a €750 million syndicated loan
Continue readingWind energy in Brazil: Enel Green Power wind farm projects financed in Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte
Enel Green Power SpA (“Enel Green Power”), acting through its Brazilian subsidiary Enel Brasil Participações Ltda. (“Enel Brazil”), the controlling holding company of Brazilian subsidiaries of the Enel Green Power Group, and Itaú Unibanco S.A. (“Itaú”), a Brazilian bank, signed a 10-year term loan agreement for over 260 million Brazilian Reais (approximately 100 million US … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Enel Green Power wind farm projects financed in Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte
Continue readingGE Energy Financial Services, Pacifico Energy to build second solar photovoltaic PV project in Japan
GE unit GE Energy Financial Services is continuing its expansion into the Japanese solar photovoltaic (PV) market. GE Energy Financial Services is continuing its expansion into the Japanese renewable energy power market, completing its second solar project financing transaction with Pacifico Energy, a Tokyo-based utility-scale solar project developer and subsidiary of Virginia Solar Group. GE … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services, Pacifico Energy to build second solar photovoltaic PV project in Japan
Continue readingOffshore Wind Energy Installation Vessels Will See Global Market Value Soar to $2.93 Billion
The global market value for offshore wind turbine and foundation installation vessels will increase more than fivefold, from an estimated $0.56 billion in 2014 to approximately $2.93 billion by 2020, representing an impressive Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 30%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that increasing installations will … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy Installation Vessels Will See Global Market Value Soar to $2.93 Billion
Continue readingAcciona starts up the photovoltaic plant with the highest production in Africa
Acciona Energía has put the Sishen solar photovoltaic plant into service. With its 216 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity generation per year, it will have the highest level of production of all the plants that are operational in Africa. ACCIONA holds a majority stake in the plant, the first photovoltaic facility built by the company in … Continue reading Acciona starts up the photovoltaic plant with the highest production in Africa
Continue readingSolar energy in Uganda: two solar power plants, with a total capacity of 20 megawatts
Uganda currently generates about 600 MW of electricity, most of it from three hydropower plants on the Nile. ERA estimates electricity demand is growing at 10 percent annually mainly due to economic expansion. Uganda said on Wednesday four foreign and domestic firms would build two solar power plants, with a total capacity of 20 … Continue reading Solar energy in Uganda: two solar power plants, with a total capacity of 20 megawatts
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