Landowners, political leaders and officials of ALLETE, Inc. (NYSE: ALE) and Minnesota Power gathered today to dedicate to public service the company’s Bison Wind Energy Center, which delivers renewable energy east to Minnesota across a dedicated transmission line. North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley and U.S. Sen. Heidi Heitkamp were among the guests who spoke … Continue reading Minnesota Power Doubles Renewable Portfolio with Dedication of 101-Turbine Bison Wind Energy Center
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North Dakota gov. marks completion of wind energy farm
With the completion of the Bison Wind Energy Center, North Dakota’s wind energy farms have the capacity to generate about 1,600 megawatts of electricity, Wrigley said. North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley joined utility company executives on Thursday at the dedication of a new wind energy project center. With the completion of the Bison Wind … Continue reading North Dakota gov. marks completion of wind energy farm
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Wind energy in Africa to increase ten times over
Wind power in Africa is likely to experience a huge boost in installed capacity over the next few years, according to an African Development Bank (AfDB) study. While wind power on the continent currently makes up only 1% of total electricity, or 1 GW, there is an additional 10.5 GW in the pipeline, the study, … Continue reading Wind energy in Africa to increase ten times over
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Study Explores Environmental and Health Impacts of Lithium Batteries for Electric Vehicles
In a new study, researchers are assessing the life cycle of batteries in order to find ways to reduce global warming emissions and address nanotechnology innovations that could improve the overall performance of the batteries. Lithium (Li-ion) batteries used to power plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles show overall promise to
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SolarReserve, Kensani and Intikon Complete $260 million Solar Project Financing with Key Investment from Google and the PIC
The development consortium consisting of SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects; the Kensani Group, an experienced empowerment investment player in South Africa; and Intikon Energy, a South African developer of renewable energy projects, has successfully closed project financing for the Jasper Solar Energy Project, a 96 megawatt (MW DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading SolarReserve, Kensani and Intikon Complete $260 million Solar Project Financing with Key Investment from Google and the PIC
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Concentrated Solar Power: Abengoa and Acciona file lawsuits against Spain’s government
The department led by José Manuel Soria is accumulated judicial affairs. The latter has been derived from the freezing of access tolls January. By the same decisions in the past and had electric resources pending. Now also have suggested associations renewable and other green companies. Acciona has been the latest addition-and certainly the most important, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power: Abengoa and Acciona file lawsuits against Spain’s government
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Offshore Wind Energy: EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd Offshore Team up to Jointly Respond to the French Government’s Second Call for Tenders
EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd offshore, two key players in European offshore wind energy, have announced the signing of a partnership agreement. The agreement formalizes both groups’ decision to combine their expertise in the French government’s second call for tenders, with a view to continuing the development of offshore wind energy in France and pursuing … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy: EDF Energies Nouvelles and wpd Offshore Team up to Jointly Respond to the French Government’s Second Call for Tenders
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Yingli Green Energy to Supply 96 MW PV Modules to One of the Largest Solar Projects in South Africa
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar”, today announced that the Company has signed a contract to supply 96 MW of PV modules … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to Supply 96 MW PV Modules to One of the Largest Solar Projects in South Africa
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Vestas receives 90 MW order in Uruguay
Vestas has received a 90 MW order for Uruguay. The wind power project, which will be Vestas’ largest in Uruguay, consists of 30 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines that will be installed in Pintado, Florida, Uruguay. The wind turbines are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2013, and the wind power plant is expected … Continue reading Vestas receives 90 MW order in Uruguay
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Maine wind energy projects having positive impact
The following article appeared May 26 in the Lewiston (Me.) Sun Journal and is republished here with permission of the author, Jeremy Payne. Maine
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Cuba will show its progress in World Wind Energy Conference
Cuba will show its progress in World Wind Energy Conference and Renewable Energy Exhibition WWEC-2013 in Havana, from June 3 to 5, with a special focus on the Caribbean and Central America. The island wants to increase the use of wind energy and at the north coast of the eastern province of Las Tunas, a … Continue reading Cuba will show its progress in World Wind Energy Conference
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Bac Lieu wind farm comes on line
A wind energy project in the Mekong Delta city of Bac Lieu was connected to the national electricity grid yesterday. The wind farm is the second in the country to be connected to the national grid.The first wind power project began operating in April of last year in central Binh Thuan Province. Work on the … Continue reading Bac Lieu wind farm comes on line
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Bill to Support Wind Energy Passes in the Nebraska Legislature
Nebraska, an also-ran so far in the race to develop wind energy, took another step Wednesday to try to catch up with the pack. On a 38-2 vote, state lawmakers gave final approval to a bill granting sales tax breaks to wind farms. Proponents said the measure would make the state competitive for projects that … Continue reading Bill to Support Wind Energy Passes in the Nebraska Legislature
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Offshore Wind Farm Operator BARD Engineering Stores Operating Data with a Storage Solution from Dell
Emden, Germany, based BARD Engineering has deployed a Dell storage solution to cope with rapidly growing data volumes that have resulted from the constant monitoring and controlling of offshore wind farms. Specializing in the planning, implementation and operation of wind turbines, BARD Engineering now benefits from 120 TBs of storage capacity to automatically collect data … Continue reading Offshore Wind Farm Operator BARD Engineering Stores Operating Data with a Storage Solution from Dell
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VetroOGK to Build Wind Energy Plants in South Russia
VetroOGK, part of the Atomenergomash nuclear and energy company, is considering building wind farms in south Russia, Atomenergomash CEO Andrei Nikipelov said on Wednesday. “We are now studying the efficiency of wind farm projects in Adygeya and there are also projects in the Stavropol and Krasnodar Regions. We are at the initial stage of preparations … Continue reading VetroOGK to Build Wind Energy Plants in South Russia
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USA knocks China off top renewable perch
The United States has knocked China off the top perch in a table which ranks nations on how attractive they are for renewable energy investment. The US reclaimed the top spot in Ernst&Young’s latest Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Indices (RECAI) after surprisingly losing out to China a couple of years ago. China dropped into second … Continue reading USA knocks China off top renewable perch
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Polish offshore wind energy worth
Poland could be adding €17.5 billion (PLN 73.8 billion) to its economy by 2025 if it develops its offshore wind energy sector to a potential six gigawatts, a new report by Ernst & Young has revealed. The report, “offshore wind energy – analysis of benefits for the Polish economy and development determinants”, also said that … Continue reading Polish offshore wind energy worth
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Enel Green Power begins three wind farms in Brazil
Enel Green Power (EGP) has begun construction on three new wind farms, namely “Curva dos Ventos”, “Fontes dos Ventos” and “Modelo”, in the states of Bahia, Pernambuco and Rio Grande do Norte, in northeast Brazil. The Curva dos Ventos wind farm is located in the inner part of Bahia, where EGP is completing construction of … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins three wind farms in Brazil
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Solar photovoltaic can replace nuclear power in Japan
A recent study by researchers at the University of Texas (Austin, Texas, US) indicates that Tokyo could use solar photovoltaic (PV) generation as “baseload” power, due to Japan’s large amount of pumped hydro storage. “Potential for rooftop photovoltaics in Tokyo to replace nuclear capacity” states that PV could help meet peak requirements as well as … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic can replace nuclear power in Japan
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Construction Complete on 84 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
Sharp Is the EPC*1 Contractor for One of the Largest*2 Solar Power Plants in Thailand, Will Also Provide Maintenance Service In May 2013, construction was completed on one of the largest*2 solar power generation plants in Thailand, one that Sharp Corporation had been contracted to construct*3 by NED*4, an IPP*5 in that country. The newly … Continue reading Construction Complete on 84 MW Large-Scale Solar Power Generation Plant in Thailand
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