The wind power project will be made up of 12 Enercon E126 7.5MW wind turbines, which will be installed along the dyke across the Ijsselmeer lake, near Amsterdam. RWE broke ground on the project last week at an official ceremony and said that it intends to commission the project in 2017. Due to its location … Continue reading Enercon to supply wind turbines to 90 MW Dutch wind farm
Continue readingAll posts by reve
Wind power cheaper than coal in Europe
Wind energy may now be the least expensive form of power in Europe, according to Portugal’s EDP, a prominent energy utility. The utility has released information that suggests onshore wind energy is not more affordable than coal and oil, making it one of the most economically attractive forms of power in Europe. Wind energy … Continue reading Wind power cheaper than coal in Europe
Continue reading
Myanmar is just seeing the tip of the iceberg for solar energy’s potential
Sunlabob Renewable Energy, the Laos-based rural renewable energy specialist, and Relitec, a Yangon-based sustainable energy company, finalized a partnership agreement to collaborate in addressing Myanmar’s growing demand for renewable energy. “This partnership is an important step for both Sunlabob and Relitec to provide high-quality renewable energy solutions to Myanmar, a country greatly in need of … Continue reading Myanmar is just seeing the tip of the iceberg for solar energy’s potential
Continue reading
Nordex to install 62.7 MW wind farm in the Netherlands
Nordex secures order for Generation Delta in the Netherlands: The company will be installing the Delfzijl-Noord wind farm for its customer Eneco Wind BV from autumn 2014. A total of 19 strong-wind N100/3300 turbines are to be connected to the grid latest in March 2015, supplying 55,000 households with green electricity. The order, which was … Continue reading Nordex to install 62.7 MW wind farm in the Netherlands
Continue reading
Why the Murdoch media hates renewable energy so much
Here is an admission. For more than two years, over two stints, I wrote a weekly column on green energy for The Australian newspaper, called Greenchip. It appeared prominently on the business pages, and on no occasion was I ever instructed by any editor to take a certain angle, and my copy was never changed … Continue reading Why the Murdoch media hates renewable energy so much
Continue reading
U.S.’s NextEra files complaint over Spain’s new Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) rules
U.S.renewable energy group NextEra has filed a complaint against Spain before the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) over changes to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) rules, the fourth complaint of its kind. The Spanish government has passed a series of measures over the past two years that cut and, in some cases, eliminate subsidies on … Continue reading U.S.’s NextEra files complaint over Spain’s new Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) rules
Continue reading
Vestas wind power appoints new President for Vestas Central Europe
Dr. Christoph Vogel has been appointed new Group Senior Vice President of Vestas and President of Vestas Central Europe. Christoph, who comes from a position as Vice President & General Manager at Johnson Controls, enters into his new position on 1 June. Christoph has extensive global experiences across multiple businesses and functions. He has held … Continue reading Vestas wind power appoints new President for Vestas Central Europe
Continue reading
Turkey’s dependency on foreign energy resources should be eliminated
The Soma mine disaster claimed 301 lives last week, sparking, among other debates, discussion over the use of fossil fuels and Turkey’s dependency on foreign energy. Turkey has an obligation to pursue clean energy, despite the fact that the government has not pursued a transition to renewable energy sources, as some developed countries have. Since … Continue reading Turkey’s dependency on foreign energy resources should be eliminated
Continue reading
Sweden set to lead Nordics in wind energy
Sweden is set to overtake Denmark by the end of the year to become the Nordics leading wind power nation, with a capacity of some 5,369 megawatts. Denmark has long been recognized as a leader in wind power in the Nordic region with a large number of mainly offshore wind turbines. Sweden currently has fewer … Continue reading Sweden set to lead Nordics in wind energy
Continue reading
33 wind power projects under development in Pakistan
AEDB is pursuing and facilitating 33 wind power projects which are in different stages of development through collaboration of private sector. There are three wind power projects of 150MW capacity under construction and will be completed in 2014 while another 13 wind projects having a cumulative capacity of 680 MW are at advance stages and … Continue reading 33 wind power projects under development in Pakistan
Continue reading
WFES 2012 to support integration of solar energy (photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power) in MENA
With the cost of solar energy modules plummeting by 76 per cent in just three years, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance, experts say the key to widespread adoption will depend less on price and more on improved awareness of the potential of the technology. That is the message that solar power innovators and analysts … Continue reading WFES 2012 to support integration of solar energy (photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power) in MENA
Continue reading
Wind energy is an attractive alternative to fossil fuels
Wind energy is an attractive alternative to fossil fuels. It is plentiful, renewable,widely distributed, clean and produces no greenhouse gas emissions. Europe is a global leader in wind energy. In 2009, it accounted for five of the top ten wind suppliers and it held a 46 % share of globally installed wind energy capacity. In … Continue reading Wind energy is an attractive alternative to fossil fuels
Continue reading
nkt cables’ order for the Gemini wind power power
As announced previously, nkt cables is involved in the offshore wind farm project “Gemini” developed by Typhoon Offshore B.V. and owned by a consortium of investors. The consortium has now confirmed that the project has reached financial close. With this, nkt cables has now received a binding order worth approximately 165 mEUR for the delivery … Continue reading nkt cables’ order for the Gemini wind power power
Continue reading
BBB attends major Polish wind energy event
The German engineering consultant BBB Umwelttechnik GmbH (BBB) will be attending the Polish Wind Energy Trade Fair PWEA in Narvil Hotel in Serock from 27 to 28 May 2014. BBB invites all interested parties to come to booth 16D and discuss how BBB can contribute to a successful further development of their projects. The services … Continue reading BBB attends major Polish wind energy event
Continue reading
Nautricity given consent for Mull of Kintyre tidal power scheme
Nautricity, the renewable energy company, has been given the go-ahead to develop one of the UK’s first ‘next generation’ tidal energy schemes in waters off the Mull of Kintyre. Marine Scotland has given consent for the deployment of the first Contra Rotating Marine Turbine (CoRMaT) device, capable of generating enough electricity to supply 400 homes, … Continue reading Nautricity given consent for Mull of Kintyre tidal power scheme
Continue reading
Wind energy sector in Europe reaches 117 GW in 2013
The wind energy sector reached 117 GW of installed capacity in Europe in 2013. This is sufficient, in a normal wind year, to produce 257 TWh of electricity and supply 8% of the EU’s electricity consumption, according to a Strategic Research Agenda / Market Deployment Strategy (SRA/MDS) published by the European Wind Energy Technology Platform … Continue reading Wind energy sector in Europe reaches 117 GW in 2013
Continue reading
Wind energy business community urge Congress to pass the EXPIRE act after holiday break
The Senate recessed for the Memorial Day break without a vote on the EXPIRE act to extend dozens of crucial tax policies, including the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for clean energy. A letter was delivered to Senators earlier in the week from a broad spectrum of the business community urging … Continue reading Wind energy business community urge Congress to pass the EXPIRE act after holiday break
Continue reading
China boosts offshore wind energy
China has taken steps to accelerate the development of its offshore wind power industry in a bid to increase the installed capacity beyond its 428.6 MW installed at the end of 2013. Some industry analysts expressed pessimism concerning the offshore wind power sector in China as the industry has experienced slow progress with only 39 MW … Continue reading China boosts offshore wind energy
Continue reading
2014: The Year of Concentrating Solar Power
Last year, the U.S. installed 410 megawatts (MW) of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), increasing total CSP capacity by more than 80%. The Department of Energy (DoE) recently announced that $10 million will be distributed in Colorado, Florida, Alabama, Washington and California for six new research and development projects that will advance innovative concentrated solar power … Continue reading 2014: The Year of Concentrating Solar Power
Continue reading
GE inks 400 MW wind turbines deal for Texas wind farm
New Generation Power Texas has signed a contract with GE for the supply of 235 wind turbines and related services for their 400 Megawatt Texas Wind Project. Construction began in December 2013 and will be built out over two phases. NGP Texas has brought together a team of industry leaders in order to successfully complete … Continue reading GE inks 400 MW wind turbines deal for Texas wind farm
Continue reading
