Germany installed 2998MW of new onshore wind capacity in 2013, according to a study by the German Wind energy Association and VDMA Power Systems. Germany installed 2998MW of new onshore wind capacity in 2013, according to a study by the German Wind energy Association and VDMA Power Systems. This was up from 2324MW of installations … Continue reading Enercon accounted for 43% of the total 3 GW of new installed onshore wind energy in Germany
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Dow, Acciona, SENER and TSK bring global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) leadership to industry
Executives from Acciona, Dow, SENER and TSK met in Madrid this week to celebrate the companies’ strong relationship and commitment in emerging Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) markets. “As new regions begin to embrace and invest in CSP projects, they are relying on proven technological leaders to create world-class power generation facilities. As a leading supplier … Continue reading Dow, Acciona, SENER and TSK bring global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) leadership to industry
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Northland Power tops up majority equity stake in 600 MW North Sea offshore wind farm to 60%
Northland Power Inc. (“Northland”) (TSX:NPI)(TSX:NPI.DB.A)(TSX:NPI.PR.A)(TSX:NPI.PR.C) today announced it has entered into agreements for the rights to acquire Typhoon Offshore B.V.’s 5% interest in Gemini, a 600MW offshore wind project currently in advanced development. Subject to final documentation and the approval of its Board, this would top up Northland’s intended majority equity stake in Gemini to … Continue reading Northland Power tops up majority equity stake in 600 MW North Sea offshore wind farm to 60%
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Yingli Green Energy’s joint venture develops over 100 MW of solar power projects in Hainan
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), the largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) module manufacturer in the world, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that its joint venture (“JV”), Hainan Solar Power Co., Ltd. (“HNSP”) has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects in Hainan Province, China … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy’s joint venture develops over 100 MW of solar power projects in Hainan
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American wind power sees unprecedented growth entering 2014
The American wind energy industry responded to the extension of the Production Tax Credit in 2013 by starting construction on an historic and unprecedented number of new wind farms, backed by Power Purchase Agreements with electric utilities on a record scale by the close of the year.
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U.S. Wind Energy Construction Booms After 92 Percent Drop in 2013
More than 12,000 megawatts of U.S. wind power plants were under construction at the end of 2013, the most ever, as developers raced to qualify for an expiring federal tax credit, according to the American Wind Energy Association. That’s about 11 times the amount of wind power that went into service last year after installations … Continue reading U.S. Wind Energy Construction Booms After 92 Percent Drop in 2013
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Lahmeyer as Lender’s Engineer for Multiply Awarded Wind Energy Project in Romania
Due to the constant changes to the supporting scheme for renewable energy producers in Romania and the related uncertainty for the involved banks and investors, the financial close for the project took place on November 9, 2012 after extensive and protracted negotiations. The financing for the 130 million Euros Chirnogeni wind project was the first … Continue reading Lahmeyer as Lender’s Engineer for Multiply Awarded Wind Energy Project in Romania
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EDF Renewable Energy signs power purchase agreement with Southern California Edison for 19.8 MW wind farm
EDF Renewable Energy has announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE) contracted through the California Renewable Auction Mechanism (RAM) competitive procurement program. The 19.8 megawatt (MW) Patterson Pass wind energy project is located in the Alameda County portion of the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area east of San Francisco.
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Siemens wins turbine order and service contract for 79 wind turbines in Texas
Siemens Energy has secured an order for the 182-megawatt (MW) Panhandle 2 wind power project located in Carson County, Texas, northeast of Amarillo. The project, which will consist of 79 Siemens SWT-2.3-108 wind turbines, is being developed by Pattern Energy Group LP (
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Northern Ireland hits record for wind energy in 2013
Northern Ireland hit record heights in terms of wind energy in 2013. Last December, power generated by turbines regularly contributed upwards of 40% of the local electricity demand, according to the Northern Ireland Renewables Industry Group (NIRIG). It said local wind farms now had the capacity to power 345,410 homes. The highest levels of wind … Continue reading Northern Ireland hits record for wind energy in 2013
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Vestas appoints new President for Vestas Asia Pacific & China
Chris Beaufait has been appointed new Group Senior Vice President of Vestas and President of Vestas Asia Pacific & China. Chris, who comes from a position as President and General Manager of GE Aviation in China, enters into his new position on 1 April. Chris is an American national with extensive experience across multiple businesses … Continue reading Vestas appoints new President for Vestas Asia Pacific & China
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Siemens to supply 79 wind turbines for Pattern wind power in Texas
Siemens AG (SIE), Europe’s biggest engineering company, won a contract to supply 79 wind turbines for a 182-megawatt Pattern Energy Group Inc. wind power project in northern Texas. Siemens will begin delivering the 2.3-megawatt wind turbines in March for the Panhandle 2 wind farm in Carson County and Pattern expects to complete it in November. … Continue reading Siemens to supply 79 wind turbines for Pattern wind power in Texas
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Iberdrola connects first offshore wind turbines to grid at West of Duddon Sands wind farm
Via its British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, IBERDROLA and Danish firm Dong have connected the first wind turbines at the West Of Duddon Sands (WODS) offshore wind farm in the UK to the British national grid. These are the first four offshore turbines to be connected to the grid by IBERDROLA and the first offshore turbines … Continue reading Iberdrola connects first offshore wind turbines to grid at West of Duddon Sands wind farm
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Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Will Reach $5.8 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2022
Global sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) rose by more than 55 percent in 2013, and the market is expected to continue to grow at a steady pace over the next nine years. That expansion has led to solid growth in the market for electric vehicle charging equipment (better known in the industry as electric … Continue reading Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Will Reach $5.8 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2022
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AWEA’s Tom Kiernan joins NWF’s Larry Schweiger in op-ed, Obama acts on climate, and the world’s largest wind turbine comes online
It’s Wednesday, and AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan and NWF President and CEO Larry Schweiger urge Congress to extend the PTC, the State of the Union lays out Obama’s climate & energy policy, and Vestas activates the world’s largest wind turbine. The Hill is featuring an op-ed by Tom Kiernan, AWEA’s CEO, and Larry Schweiger, President … Continue reading AWEA’s Tom Kiernan joins NWF’s Larry Schweiger in op-ed, Obama acts on climate, and the world’s largest wind turbine comes online
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Cleanergy signs MoU to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Dubai
DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC. The first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC and wider MENA region is to be developed in 2014. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announces the signing … Continue reading Cleanergy signs MoU to build a concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in Dubai
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Supreme Group Wins Site Services Contract for Mongolia
Supreme Group, a global leader in the provision of end to end supply chain solutions in challenging environments around the world, has been awarded a twelve-month contract to provide catering, cleaning, laundry and security services for Mongolia’s first wind farm project. The contract was awarded by Clean Energy, a joint venture among Newcom Group, General … Continue reading Supreme Group Wins Site Services Contract for Mongolia
Continue readingRecord offshore wind energy figures conceal slow-down in new projects
418 offshore wind turbines came online in 2013 in Europe, making a record 1,567 Megawatts of new wind power capacity. This is one-third more than the capacity installed in 2012. This makes a new total of 6,562 MW of offshore wind power – enough to provide 0.7% of the EU’s electricity. However a closer look … Continue reading Record offshore wind energy figures conceal slow-down in new projects
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Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
Africa has a huge and largely untapped potential for renewable energy development, and Enel Green Power is building six plants in South Africa, as well as studying the possibility of participating in further public tenders. With a wide availability of renewable energy sources, growing economies, a rapidly expanding electricity demand and limited electrification in rural … Continue reading Africa: the Future of Renewable Energy
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The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
On January 27th, 2014, The Solar Foundation released National Solar Jobs Census 2013, which found that the U.S. solar industry currently employs over 142,000 Americans. This figure represents the addition of nearly 24,000 additional solar workers over the previous year. The industry’s nearly 20% growth in employment since 2012 shows that – for the first … Continue reading The U.S. solar energy industry added 24,000 additional jobs in 2013
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