This milestone was achieved with the assembly of one of the G128-4.5 MW wind turbines being fitted by the company at the Tornio wind farm in Finland. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has shored up its track record as a world-leading player in terms of installed capacity, having hit the 30 GW … Continue reading New Gamesa wind power milestone: installed wind energy capacity hits 30 GW
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Impsa’s wind power declared in bankruptcy in Brazil
Pernambuco state judge Rafael Jose de Menezes declared Wind Power Energy in bankruptcy in response to requests from two creditors, Libra Terminal Valongo SA and Libra Terminais SA, which said the company hadn’t paid debts of 10.6 million reais ($4.7 million), according to a July 30 ruling on the court’s website. Judge Menezes appointed Jose … Continue reading Impsa’s wind power declared in bankruptcy in Brazil
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India wants to install 29,800 MW of electricity from renewable energy
Goyal said concentrated solar power (CSP) plants are more suitable than solar PV plants for large-scale power generation. “This is so because concentrated solar thermal plants equipped with thermal energy storage can provide dispatchable energy supply – that is their power output can be adjusted based on grid demand, power can be supplied when sun … Continue reading India wants to install 29,800 MW of electricity from renewable energy
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Bolivia expects 163 MW of renewable energy
Bolivia expects to have at least 163 megawatts of renewable energy capacity in operation within 10 years, according to the country’s Energy Minister. The ministry is developing an energy plan that will emphasize increased use of renewables, Energy Minister Juan Jose Sosa said yesterday in a radio interview that was cited on the country’s Agency … Continue reading Bolivia expects 163 MW of renewable energy
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Kogan Creek Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project delayed again
The already delayed project to add concentrating solar thermal boosting to CS Energy’s Kogan Creek coal power station has been delayed by 12 months. The project was due to be completed this year and was to provide 44 megawatts of electrical energy at peak conditions from 5,460 solar reflectors, using compact linear Fresnel technology from … Continue reading Kogan Creek Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project delayed again
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New solar photovoltaic plant in Australia
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a leading global solar development company, todayannounced the financial close of the 70 megawatt (MWp) Moree Solar Farm (Moree). Construction will begin immediately, marking the first large scale solar project in Australia thatwill utilize mechanical devices (trackers) to continually orient its solar panels with the sun toincrease their power output each … Continue reading New solar photovoltaic plant in Australia
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Westermost Rough wind farm will contain 35 wind turbines of 6MW
Ecosse Subsea Systems (ESS) has strengthened its reputation in the renewables sector with the award of a third seabed clearance contract on a major wind farm construction project. The subsea engineering specialist has started offshore operations on the Westermost Rough development, located eight kilometres off the Yorkshire coast, east of Hull. The contract has been … Continue reading Westermost Rough wind farm will contain 35 wind turbines of 6MW
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Federal leases make offshore wind farm likely
Federal offshore wind leases may help New Jersey become a leader in renewable energy after four years of halting efforts at the state level, but many bureaucratic and legal entanglements remain. Under the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, two leases across nearly 344,000 acres about 7 miles off Atlantic City would be auctioned … Continue reading Federal leases make offshore wind farm likely
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New wind power plant in Ireland
An Bord Pleanála has overruled its planning inspector to give the go ahead to plans for a substantial €80 million wind farm in north Tipperary that will be almost 30m (100ft) taller than Dublin’s Spire. In its decision, the appeals board has granted permission for a 16-turbine farm to ESB Wind Development and Coillte on … Continue reading New wind power plant in Ireland
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Ming Yang Wind Power Obtaining Type Certificate of DNV-GL under GL 2010 Worldwide for 1.5MW-89 Wind Turbine
China Ming Yang Wind Power (NYSE: MY) (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), today announced that its MY1.5-89 wind turbine has obtained the GL 2010 Type Certification issued by DNV-GL Group. The MY1.5-89 wind turbine is optimized for low wind speed areas, and is part of the successful Ming Yang 1.5MW wind turbine platform. DNV-GL Group, … Continue reading Ming Yang Wind Power Obtaining Type Certificate of DNV-GL under GL 2010 Worldwide for 1.5MW-89 Wind Turbine
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Areva terminated its concentrated solar power (CSP) activity
Areva terminated its concentrated solar power activity, which generated about 100 million euros ($134 million) in revenue per year. Areva terminated its concentrated solar power activity, which generated about 100 million euros ($134 million) in revenue per year but made tens of millions of losses. About 100 jobs will be cut in the United States … Continue reading Areva terminated its concentrated solar power (CSP) activity
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Vestas clinches wind power order from Sweden
Vestas has received an order of wind turbines totaling 53 megawatts for a wind power project in Sweden, the company announced Thursday. The order, placed by Allianz Capital Partners, the Allianz Group’s in-house investment division for alternative investments, entails delivery of 16 wind turbines to Sattravallen, one of the largest wind farms in southern Sweden. … Continue reading Vestas clinches wind power order from Sweden
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RotaBolt® ensures joint integrity for German offshore wind farm
A huge increase in the size of wind turbines being installed and a move to installations in deeper water have led to the design and installation of huge subsea structures. One location for such installations is the Trianel Wind Farm Borkum West II, situated 45 km off the German coast. Its huge steel tripod bases … Continue reading RotaBolt® ensures joint integrity for German offshore wind farm
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Enercon wind turbines for the Arctic
Tugliq Energy is nearing the finish line on a C$22.6m single-turbine wind-diesel-storage pilot project in Nunavik, located in the northernmost tip of the province. “We anticipate we’re going to begin generating electricity by mid-August,” said Tugliq president and CEO Pierre Rivard. The project will help Glencore’s Raglan nickel-copper mine, situated on a barren plateau some … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines for the Arctic
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Electric vehicles (EV) sales doubled across the EU in 2013
The growth of the EU electric vehicle (EV) market continued in 2013 as sales doubled, driven by the introduction of top-selling new models. According to a new report from the campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E), almost 50,000 plug-in vehicles were sold in the EU last year. The most popular EVs were three cars launched … Continue reading Electric vehicles (EV) sales doubled across the EU in 2013
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Panasonic, Tesla to build big US battery plant for electric vehicles
Tesla Motors Inc. is teaming up with Japanese electronics company Panasonic Corp. to build a battery manufacturing plant in the U.S. expected to create 6,500 jobs. The companies announced the deal Thursday, but they did not say where in the U.S. the so-called “gigafactory,” or large-scale plant, will be built. Tesla has said that Nevada, … Continue reading Panasonic, Tesla to build big US battery plant for electric vehicles
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UK record: nearly 15% of electricity from renewables, more than half from wind power
Offshore wind power generation in the U.K. increased by 52% last year, and onshore wind energy generation was up 40% in the region, according to a new report from the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Furthermore, the report says electricity generated from renewable sources increased by 30% in 2013 compared to the … Continue reading UK record: nearly 15% of electricity from renewables, more than half from wind power
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Where will wind power be in 2020?
Wind energy has sailed through stormy waters when it comes to politics in recent years. Since 2009, European governments across the continent have been chopping and changing their support schemes for renewable energies, wind power included, amid an enduring economic crisis. But what has the impact on wind energy been? Uncertainty has impacted investment plans, … Continue reading Where will wind power be in 2020?
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India’s wind energy potential 102 GW at 80 M hub height
An assessment by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has estimated that the total wind power potential of India was over one lakh MW (100,000 MW), the Lok Sabha was told today. In his written reply, Minister of State for Power, Coal & New and Renewable Energy (Independent charge) Piyush Goyal said, a … Continue reading India’s wind energy potential 102 GW at 80 M hub height
Continue readingRenewable Energies in July covering 37.6% of the demand in Spain: 16.8% wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 4% and solar photovoltaic PV 4.3%
Renewable energy between January and July 2014 generated 48.4% of the electricity demand in Spain: 22.2% wind power, 2.3% concentrating solar thermal power and photovoltaic solar energy 3.3%. The mainland electricity demand in July, after taking into account the effects of the timing and temperatures increased by 0.1% over the same month last year. Gross … Continue reading Renewable Energies in July covering 37.6% of the demand in Spain: 16.8% wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 4% and solar photovoltaic PV 4.3%
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