The Oman wind power project will consist of 25 wind turbines and building ix expected to commence at the end of next year. Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, has signed a deal with Oman’s Rural Areas Electricity Company to build a US$125 million wind farm that will provide electricity to 16,000 homes. The Oman … Continue reading Oman wind farm will consist of 25 wind turbines
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Vestas at China Wind Power: New strategy, new wind turbines for the Chinese wind energy market
Vestas introduces newest wind turbine technology to China; latest variants of V110-2.0 MW and V100-2.0 MW wind turbines and flexible service packages are key elements in achieving profitable growth in world’s largest wind energy market. Today in Beijing, global wind energy leader Vestas Wind Systems unveiled the two latest additions to its turbine technology portfolio … Continue reading Vestas at China Wind Power: New strategy, new wind turbines for the Chinese wind energy market
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First Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant for process heat has been inaugurated in Quebec (Canada)
Cascades and Rackam started work on the ground-level facility in June, installing a powerful concentrated solar power (CSP) system. Pierre Arcand, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Northern Plan, Mario Plourde , President and Chief Executive Officer of Cascades, and Mathieu Chagnon , President of Rackam, inaugurated the Alain-Lemaire Solar … Continue reading First Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant for process heat has been inaugurated in Quebec (Canada)
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Wind energy outstrips nuclear power thanks to Hurricane Gonzalo
Britain’s wind turbines generated more energy yesterday than the country’s nuclear power plants, the National Grid says. Wind farms provided 14.2 per cent of all power generated, while nuclear plants produced 13.2 per cent. Gales resulting from the tail end of Hurricane Gonzalo boosted wind power, while nuclear operations was curtailed by problems at several … Continue reading Wind energy outstrips nuclear power thanks to Hurricane Gonzalo
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Wind energy capacity nears China’s development target
China saw robust development of wind power in the first half of this year while the European green sector struggled, according to data from an industrial expo on Wednesday. More than 7 gigawatts of wind power generating capacity was connected to the state grid by the end of June 2014, representing an increase of … Continue reading Wind energy capacity nears China’s development target
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Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
The global cumulative installed capacity for wind power is expected to reach 760.35 GW by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable regulatory scenario with a view to reduce carbon footprints is expected to be a key driving factor for the market. Governmental support in the form of tax benefits … Continue reading Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
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Wireless charging system for electric vehicles
TDK has developed a wireless charging system for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, which it hopes will be in use around 2018. The system allows for charging a parked car without using a cable or plug. TDK also says the system can even be placed on roads to provide charging while driving, Xinhua reported … Continue reading Wireless charging system for electric vehicles
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Brazil’s Eletrosul begins 181 MW wind farm
Rio Grande do Sul have authorized federal company Eletrosul to start construction of the 181 MW Hermenegildo wind power complex. Estimated total investment in the 13 wind energy projects is R$900m (US$362m). They should enter commercial operation by 1 January 2016 since Electrosul contracted the power at last year’s A-3 auction. General Electric will … Continue reading Brazil’s Eletrosul begins 181 MW wind farm
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Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC): Wind power could reach 2,000 GW by 2030
Wind power could reach 2,000 GW by 2030 and supply up to 17%-19% of global electricity, according to a report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Greenpeace International. In fact, the study shows that wind power could provide 25%-30% of global electricity supply by 2050. The new report, “Global Wind Energy Outlook 2014,” … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC): Wind power could reach 2,000 GW by 2030
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Solar energy prices are dropping fast, NREL says
Distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) system prices dropped by 12 – 19 percent nationwide in 2013, according to the third edition of a jointly written report on PV pricing trends from the Energy Department’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL). In addition, 2014 prices are expected to drop another 3 … Continue reading Solar energy prices are dropping fast, NREL says
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Nordex wind power gets 27 MW France wind turbines order
Nordex SE has received an order to supply and install the “Haut Plateau Picard” wind farm. This project consists of eleven wind turbines from the N100/2500 series, which Nordex will install in spring 2015. The project has been planned on Nordex technology thanks to Volkswind France SAS, a developer and independent power producer which has … Continue reading Nordex wind power gets 27 MW France wind turbines order
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Vestas launches new China wind energy strategy
Vestas announced that it will introduce its most technologically advanced 2 MW variant wind turbines and new flexible service offerings to the Chinese wind power market. Reinvigorating its long-standing commitment to China, Vestas announced today a new strategy to secure profitable growth in the world’s largest wind energy market. The Chinese wind market is … Continue reading Vestas launches new China wind energy strategy
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World Bank is set to invest in a 100 MW wind farm in Kenya
Kipeto becomes the second-biggest wind power project in the country after the 300 MW wind farm being set up by Lake Turkana Wind Power in Marsabit. The World Bank is set to invest about Sh1.6 billion in a 100-megawatt wind power plant in Kajiado County. The global lender, through its private arm International Finance Corporation, … Continue reading World Bank is set to invest in a 100 MW wind farm in Kenya
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TuNur Concentrated Solar Power project aims to bring two gigawatts of solar energy from Tunisia
The TuNur project aims to bring two gigawatts of concentrated solar power to the UK from Tunisia if the company wins a contract for difference (CFD) from the British government. The TuNur project aims to bring two gigawatts of concentrated solar power to the UK from Tunisia if the company wins a contract for … Continue reading TuNur Concentrated Solar Power project aims to bring two gigawatts of solar energy from Tunisia
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Acciona Energia is awarded a prize for its innovative solutions in wind power in Poland
ACCIONA Energía has been awarded the first Prize by the Green Phoenix Foundation for the Development of Ecoenergy in recognition of its innovative solutions in the wind power sector in Poland, where the company owns and operates two wind farms with a total capacity of megawatts (MW). The prize was announced during the Eco Power … Continue reading Acciona Energia is awarded a prize for its innovative solutions in wind power in Poland
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Gamesa consolidates its presence in Mexico wind power with the sale of a 74 MW wind farm to Grupo México
The wind farm is equipped with 37 of Gamesa’s G80-2.0 MW wind turbines and is located in one of the country’s windiest regions. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has delivered to Grupo México, a leading Mexican company, a 74 MW wind farm located in the state of Oaxaca, one of the country’s … Continue reading Gamesa consolidates its presence in Mexico wind power with the sale of a 74 MW wind farm to Grupo México
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U.S. added 419 megawatts of wind power capacity in the third quarter
The U.S. added 419 megawatts of wind power capacity in the third quarter, as installations in the first nine months surpassed all of last year, the American Wind Energy Association said. More than 20 percent of the nation’s existing 62,300 megawatts are in Texas, which had the largest rate of installations during the third quarter. … Continue reading U.S. added 419 megawatts of wind power capacity in the third quarter
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Vestas and ABB to collaborate on wind energy projects in Kenya
Vestas and ABB sign MOU to jointly develop power technology and system integration solutions for remote off-grid and micro-grid communities. Initial efforts to focus on Wind for Prosperity projects in Kenya. Solving the technical challenge of stabilizing and controlling off-grid and micro-grid power generation solutions is essential for Wind for Prosperity projects to succeed. … Continue reading Vestas and ABB to collaborate on wind energy projects in Kenya
Continue readingVestas and Danish government announce support for wind power project in Indonesia
At the Global Green Growth Forum in Copenhagen, Vestas and the Danish government announced their support of a wind energy project at the Sumba Island in Indonesia. The wind power project will be part of Vestas’ Wind for Prosperity program and is endorsed by the Indonesian government. Indonesia consists of thousands of islands – … Continue reading Vestas and Danish government announce support for wind power project in Indonesia
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Service for wind energy in China
China is the world’s largest wind energy market with more than 100 GW of wind power capacity, equivalent to about 65,000 wind turbines, and is currently adding more than 30 new wind turbines per day. Operations and maintenance, or O&M, work on China’s huge and growing fleet of wind farms is on course to be … Continue reading Service for wind energy in China
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