Today, GE (NYSE: GE) announced 110 megawatts of orders to supply some of Germany’s newest wind farms with its brilliant 2.5-120 wind turbines, further establishing the company as a leading supplier of renewable resources in the region. It will supply a total of 44 GE 2.5-120 wind turbines for eight new German wind farms. “GE’s … Continue reading GE Secures Orders for 110 Megawatts of GE’s Brilliant 2.5-120 Wind Turbines in Germany
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Sweden’s Erikshester Wind Farm to be Powered by GE Wind Turbines
Further advancing its growth in the Nordic region, GE (NYSE: GE) will provide Erikshester Vindpark AB (Erikshester Wind Farm), located in Vetlanda, Sweden, with six GE 1.6-100 wind turbines. Today’s announcement brings GE’s wind energy total in the region to more than 300 megawatts (MW) of power. Once operational, the Erikshester Wind Farm will produce … Continue reading Sweden’s Erikshester Wind Farm to be Powered by GE Wind Turbines
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French Developers and GE Fuel Wind Energy Growth in France
Helping France to reach its goal of generating 23 percent of its power from renewable sources by the year 2020, GE (NYSE: GE) will supply 27 2.85-megawatt (MW) wind turbines and related services for several wind farm projects in northern France. The projects are each owned and built by French developers Boralex Inc. (TSX: BLX), … Continue reading French Developers and GE Fuel Wind Energy Growth in France
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GE Launches Advanced Technology Space Frame Tower for Wind Turbines
Today, GE’s (NYSE: GE) renewable energy business announced the introduction of its new space frame tower for multi-megawatt wind turbines at the European Wind Energy Association’s annual conference in Barcelona, Spain. The five-legged enclosed lattice tower from GE enables towers up to 139 meters to be built more cost-effectively in never before accessible locations, using … Continue reading GE Launches Advanced Technology Space Frame Tower for Wind Turbines
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Thematic Research Summary on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
The Energy Research Knowledge Centre releases its first Thematic Research Summary on Concentrating Solar Power (CSP), aimed at promoting awareness about the current state of CSP research in Europe. Based on research project results, the Thematic Research Summary (TRS) provides an overview of the developments for concentrating solar power. New, ongoing research projects show the … Continue reading Thematic Research Summary on Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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Gamesa obtains type certification for the G128-5.0 MW, its first offshore wind turbine
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured type certification for its first offshore wind turbine, the G128-5.0 MW Offshore, from DNV-GL, an accredited independent body. This milestone completes the process of certifying the company’s first offshore product – in less than seven months – and constitutes an endorsement for the platform’s technology … Continue reading Gamesa obtains type certification for the G128-5.0 MW, its first offshore wind turbine
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IEA executive director: “We welcome a renewables target for 2030”
The International Energy Agency (IEA) supports an EU renewable energy target for 2030 – this would reduce policy risk and so “bring down costs and put us on the path we want to be on”, stated Maria van der Hoeven, executive director of the IEA today at the European Wind Energy Association’s 2014 annual event … Continue reading IEA executive director: “We welcome a renewables target for 2030”
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Eddie O’Connor: “I was the biggest polluter in Ireland”
Eddie O’Connor, Irish wind energy entrepreneur and visionary – and winner of this year’s Poul la Cour prize for excellence in the field of wind energy – spoke to Sarah Azau at EWEA 2014 in Barcelona about his career so far, why climate change drives him in all he does, how to bring offshore wind … Continue reading Eddie O’Connor: “I was the biggest polluter in Ireland”
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Top wind industry award goes to Mainstream chief Eddie O’Connor
The wind energy industry’s prestigious Poul la Cour prize was awarded this afternoon to Airtricity and Mainstream Renewable Power founder Eddie O’Connor. “This year, the award goes to someone who is a very rare breed: both a visionary and a businessman”, commented the president of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) Andrew Garrad, presenting the … Continue reading Top wind industry award goes to Mainstream chief Eddie O’Connor
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Alstom secures its first wind energy contract in South Korea
Alstom has been awarded a contract 1 by GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C), a large engineering and construction services company in Korea, to provide wind turbines for Gimnyeong wind farm located in Jeju Island, Korea. Under the contract, Alstom will supply and supervise the installation and commissioning of 10 units of the ECO 110 … Continue reading Alstom secures its first wind energy contract in South Korea
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Rows of electric cars are to become a common sight across the island of Jeju (South Korea) in the years ahead
Nothing signals Jeju’s com-mitment to green energy like its support for electric vehicles. The first vehicles arrived on the island in 2011 and by Oct. 2013 there were 360 vehicles and 497 refueling stations. 500 more vehicles are due to be added in 2014 and further refueling stations will be added on roads and at … Continue reading Rows of electric cars are to become a common sight across the island of Jeju (South Korea) in the years ahead
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Azerbaijan to commission new wind power plants in 2014
Resource-rich Azerbaijan also has a wealth of favorable climates that can enlarge the energy sources of the country. Azerbaijan, which is turning from oil-based economy to the non-oil sector, is now developing alternative ways of power production. Some regions of the country are prospective in terms of developing wind and solar energy, the most common … Continue reading Azerbaijan to commission new wind power plants in 2014
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Wind energy’s triumph in Spain is being ignored by the government
In 2013 wind power was the leading source of electricity in Spain, but wind energy is facing huge regulatory hurdles – the latest of which will be discussed in detail at EWEA 2014 in Barcelona on Wednesday 12 March. We spoke to Jaume Margarit Roset, Director General of the association of renewable energies in Spain, … Continue reading Wind energy’s triumph in Spain is being ignored by the government
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EWEA 2014 opens its doors in Barcelona
The months of anticipation are finally over – EWEA 2014 opens its doors for business in Barcelona this afternoon! Headlining later today at the opening session will be Artur Trindade, Portuguese Secretary of State for Energy, Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA), Hasan Murat Mercan, Turkish Deputy Minister of … Continue reading EWEA 2014 opens its doors in Barcelona
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Nevada is cashing in on renewable energy, wind energy and concentrated solar power (CSP)
While Americans know wind and solar energy are clean, they often aren’t aware of the economic success story behind these renewable-energy technologies. Wind and solar power have economic benefits that reach far and wide. They have become increasingly affordable, attracting billions in private development, and today are both mainstream and reliable energy sources across America. … Continue reading Nevada is cashing in on renewable energy, wind energy and concentrated solar power (CSP)
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Tenders offered for private sector in Suez Gulf for wind energy in May
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker said that the ministry decided to open envelopes of the two tenders of private sector projects of the Gulf of Suez’s wind energy with capacities reaching 250 megawatts on 18 May. He added that a tender for Dairut power station with capacities reaching 2250 megawatts will … Continue reading Tenders offered for private sector in Suez Gulf for wind energy in May
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100% Renewable Energy Is Feasible and Affordable
One of the greatest promises of the high-tech future, whether made explicitly or implicitly through shiny clean concept sketches, is that we will have efficient energy that doesn’t churn pollutants into the air and onto the streets. But here in the present, politicians and even many clean energy advocates maintain that a world run on … Continue reading 100% Renewable Energy Is Feasible and Affordable
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Congress needs to renew clean energy tax incentives
As Coloradans, we have seen how wind energy is creating jobs and driving economic growth. We know that making our buildings, appliances and equipment more efficient saves money and helps our environment. And we know what happens to our climate if we don’t act. It’s simply inconceivable, then, that Congress sat back and let critical … Continue reading Congress needs to renew clean energy tax incentives
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AREVA will promote its Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology
California-based AREVA Solar works specifically with applications of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems using Linear Fresnel Reflector technology. AREVA Solar Inc. will promote its solar energy technology applications during U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s upcoming trade mission to the Middle East. Scheduled for March 8 to 14, the mission will visit the United Arab … Continue reading AREVA will promote its Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology
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Laos commissions viability study on solar energy
The Lao Ministry of Science and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with the AL-PNTC Consortium to conduct a feasibility study on the development of solar energy, the state-run daily Vientiane Times reported Friday. The memorandum of understanding dictates that AL-PNTC Consortium will conduct a feasibility study on the development of a solar power project … Continue reading Laos commissions viability study on solar energy
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