It was just about a couple of months ago that the Indian Government was changed and the Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi came up with the idea of making use of Solar power to solve all the power related problems in the country. The Government of India is working in full fledge as it carries … Continue reading India Targets 20000 MW Solar Power Generation by 2022
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Jordan to unveil winner of 65 MW solar power plant
Jordan will announce winner of a contract to build a $150 mn solar power plant in the next two weeks, according to Energy Minister Mohammad Hamed. The 65 MW project will be located in the Al Qweira area in the south, the minister told The Jordan Times in a recent interview. “The ministry is currently … Continue reading Jordan to unveil winner of 65 MW solar power plant
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Abengoa will invest $10,000 million in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile
Spanish company Abengoa is behind the first concentrated solar power (CSP) 24/7 in the world, already built in region II. Spanish company Abengoa is behind the first concentrated solar power (CSP) 24/7 in the world, already built in region II. Plan includes other units lift of concentrating solar thermal power (CSP), which will be the first renewable energy based energy form. $ 10,000 million, a figure that far exceeds the cost of development a central like mega Alto Maipo, or even Hidroaysén Castilla–is what in Chile plans to invest in the Spanish company Abengoa in new generating renewable energy. All over a period … Continue reading Abengoa will invest $10,000 million in Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in Chile
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Investors give up wind energy projects in Vietnam
Wind power price in Vietnam now is the lowest in the world. Of the many wind power projects licensed by the province of Ninh Thuan since 2005, only one has actually progressed to the construction phase, according to the vice chairman of the provincial people’s committee Do Huu Nghi. Other projects have been delayed for … Continue reading Investors give up wind energy projects in Vietnam
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New Wind Farm in Costa Rica
Acciona Energy and the Costa Rican society Ecoenergía Group have started a commercial wind farm operation near Chiripa, in the Tilarán area. The wind energy plant will be inaugurated in November and will have a capacity of 49.5 Megawatt (MW) (33 wind turbines of 1.5 MW each). Laurent Mugica, of Acciona Energy, announced that the … Continue reading New Wind Farm in Costa Rica
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Chile wants to generate 20 percent from renewable energy: wind power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV and Geothermal Energy
Chile is one of the most lively renewable energy markets in Latin America and is a solid nation that is evolving and had ambitious targets. Enel Green Power has a portfolio of 272 megawatts of installed hydro and wind power capacity in the country and is currently completing the construction of the Diego de Almagro … Continue reading Chile wants to generate 20 percent from renewable energy: wind power, Concentrated Solar Power, PV and Geothermal Energy
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SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced thermal energy storage technology, today announced that it signed a supply contract for its 20 megawatt (MW) Acajutla photovoltaic (PV) solar power project in El Salvador as part of a highly competitive tender solicitation by the local electric distribution companies. The tender, the … Continue reading SolarReserve Signs Contract to Supply Solar Power in Central America
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DNV GL confirms safety and reliability of wind turbines installed at one of Africa’s largest wind farms
As part of the installation phase at one of Africa’s largest wind farms Ashegoda in Ethiopia, DNV GL has inspected wind turbines of the French manufacturer Vergnet. DNV GL confirmed the compliance of the installed wind turbines with DNV GL’s A-Design Assessment. The wind farm shall help to reduce the occurrence of blackouts in Ethiopia. … Continue reading DNV GL confirms safety and reliability of wind turbines installed at one of Africa’s largest wind farms
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Kenya seeks to add 20MW to a wind farm
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) said Thursday it will increase power output at its Ngong wind power farm by 20.4MW, following the construction of 24 new wind turbines to be commissioned in October. KenKen CEO Albert Mugo told journalists during an inspection tour of the firm, located near the capital city, that the addition … Continue reading Kenya seeks to add 20MW to a wind farm
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Taiwan is planning to construct 600 offshore wind turbines by 2030
Taiwan Generations Corp (????), which develops power plants, yesterday inked a deal with Fortune Electronic Co (????) to build Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm 8km from the coast of Changhua County’s Fangyuan Township (??). Taiwan Generations is to set up two offshore wind turbines by the end of next year, with each wind turbine capable … Continue reading Taiwan is planning to construct 600 offshore wind turbines by 2030
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Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia with Vergnet’s wind turbines
DNV GL has given wind turbines at the 120MW Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia a clean bill of health following an inspection. The wind turbines by French manufacturer Vergnet at the facility, one of the largest in Africa, were subjected to the company’s A-Design Assessment, which addresses safety, quality and engineering integrity. The scheme also … Continue reading Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia with Vergnet’s wind turbines
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Siemens D6 direct-drive wind turbines obtains type certification by DNV GL
Siemens Energy has obtained type certification by certifying body DNV GL for the company’s innovative D6 offshore wind turbine. The model Siemens SWT-6.0-154 is equipped with a modern direct drive generator, rated at 6 megawatts (MW) and equipped with a 154 meter rotor. The official certificate is a further step in ramping up the serial … Continue reading Siemens D6 direct-drive wind turbines obtains type certification by DNV GL
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Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt wind power plant in Jordan
The wind farm includes the installation of 33 wind turbines with a rated power of 2 megawatts each from the Spanish company Gamesa. It is expected to produce more than 150 megawatt hours of clean electricity per year. Jordan on Thursday awarded a contract to Spanish engineering firm Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt … Continue reading Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt wind power plant in Jordan
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MIT researchers develop a new solar energy receiver that turns solar power into steam
Concentrated Solar Power could benefit from this structure for small-scale or low temperature applications Scientists developed a new material structure, using a layer of graphite flakes and an underlying carbon foam, which generates steam by soaking up the sun. The product is a porous, insulating material structure that floats on water. When sunlight hits … Continue reading MIT researchers develop a new solar energy receiver that turns solar power into steam
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How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices. A Stanford study outlines how power from facilities such as the Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power in California’s Mojave Desert can be part of the state’s renewable energy future. Imagine a … Continue reading How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
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Dobrogea becomes the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe
Dobrogea became the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe, with hundreds of 2.5 MW wind turbines being spread all over the Constanta County, in Cogealac, Fantele, Pestera, Independenta, Chirnogeni, Silistea, Targusor and Crucea localities and surrounding areas. The Dobrogea strong winds and the high price of electricity continue to attract investments in wind … Continue reading Dobrogea becomes the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe
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Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster
Ventinveste, a consortium of some of Portugal’s top energy and engineering companies, and Ferrostaal GmbH, a project developer with investments worldwide, will build four wind farms in the country, in a €220 million investment that will strengthen the country’s renewable energy cluster. Project Ancora, as the venture is known, will comprise a combined 171,6 MW … Continue reading Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster
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Alstom Showcases its Wind Energy Solutions At Brazil Windpower 2014
Wind energy is now the fastest growing source of power generation in Brazil. In 2013, 4,7GW were contracted, the biggest record in power auctions hiring. The Brazilian Wind Power potential is estimated in 300 GW and the energy industry expectation is to contract at least another 2GW per year until 2020, adding, up to 2012, … Continue reading Alstom Showcases its Wind Energy Solutions At Brazil Windpower 2014
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Gamesa wind energy doubles profit as wind turbines sales surge
Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA (GAM), Spain’s biggest wind power maker, said net income almost doubled in the first half on surging sales. Revenues increased by 13%, to €1,262 million, driven by growth in sales of wind turbines and services. The increase was 21% at constant exchange rates. Gamesa ended the first half of 2014 with … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy doubles profit as wind turbines sales surge
Continue readingFRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
FRV announced the financialclosing of a 65 megawatt photovoltaic plant in Uruguay, the Jacinta solar farm in Salto Department in northwestern region of the country. The announcement follows the signing of a $70 million project finance arrangement with DNB Group and Intesa Sanpaolo, along with $24 million of additional funding tranche from Santander through its … Continue reading FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
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