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Jamaican farmers turn to N.S wind energy technology

Fair winds in Jamaica could soon be turning turbines made in Nova Scotia and providing island farmers with green power. “I feel confident this will yield millions of dollars in sales,” Bruce Thompson, wind energy project developer with Seaforth Energy of Dartmouth, said Wednesday in an interview from Kingston, Jamaica. Thompson was in the Jamaican … Continue reading Jamaican farmers turn to N.S wind energy technology

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AEG Power Solutions announces a new contract for 240 MW for solar power plants in Eastern Europe

AEG Power Solutions, a leading global manufacturer of power electronic systems and solutions for industrial power supplies and renewable energies, opens the year by announcing a major contract with a large Western European EPC. This deal is the third large solar contract in Eastern Europe that the group is awarded. It covers photovoltaic utility scale … Continue reading AEG Power Solutions announces a new contract for 240 MW for solar power plants in Eastern Europe

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SunEdison begins solar power project in Limpopo

SunEdison SA broke ground on its first South African project, a 28MW solar plant in Limpopo, on Tuesday. The R1.2bn Soutpan project, in Limpopo’s Blouberg municipal area, is to be followed by a 30MW, R1.4bn project — Witkop, situated near Polokwane. SunEdison has its eye on working with South Africa’s commercial, industrial and mining industries … Continue reading SunEdison begins solar power project in Limpopo

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American wind power installed new record of 13,124 MW

The U.S. wind energy industry had its strongest year ever in 2012, the American Wind Energy Association announced today, installing a record 13,124 megawatts (MW) of electric generating capacity, leveraging $25 billion in private investment, and achieving over 60,000 MW of cumulative wind capacity. 4Q numbers show 2012 was best year ever, as industry reached … Continue reading American wind power installed new record of 13,124 MW

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U.S. wind energy: 13,124 megawatts installed during 2012

The American Wind Energy Association’s quarterly market report counted 13,124 megawatts installed in the U.S. during 2012. That outstripped the previous record set in 2009 by about 3,000 megawatts and represented about $25 billion in private investment, the association said. Installations surged to 8,380 megawatts in the fourth quarter, as wind farm developers raced to … Continue reading U.S. wind energy: 13,124 megawatts installed during 2012

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Korea to install 1000 MW solar power plant in Balochistan

The Korean Solar Energy Company would build 1000 megawatt (MW) solar energy electricity plant in Balochistan to overcome the shortfall of about 900 MW currently faced by the people of the province. “ The Korean government has agreed to invest in the power sector of Balochistan as they have signed memorandum of understanding for building … Continue reading Korea to install 1000 MW solar power plant in Balochistan

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EDF Orders Repower Wind Turbines for 350 MW Quebec Wind Farm

Electricite de France SA, the French utility, agreed to use wind turbines from Suzlon Energy Ltd.’s Repower Systems unit for a 350-megawatt wind farm in Quebec. EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of two wind power plants, Massif du Sud and Lac Alfred (first phase), with an installed capacity of 150 MW each. These facilities are … Continue reading EDF Orders Repower Wind Turbines for 350 MW Quebec Wind Farm

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China burns half of coal consumption worldwide

China overtook the US as the world’s biggest carbon emitter in 2007 and became world’s largest energy consumer in 2010. Coal consumption in China grew more than 9% in 2011, continuing its upward trend for the 12th consecutive year, according to newly released international data. China’s coal use grew by 325 million tons in 2011, … Continue reading China burns half of coal consumption worldwide

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Solar energy can be a worthwhile investment

Solar power is an expensive technology, but it pays off immediately and for years, according to local experts who sell and install solar panels and equipment. “If you get the correct system, it could reduce your power bill to zero,” said Tommy Blas, business developer for Pacific Solar & Photovoltaics, in Dededo. The cost of … Continue reading Solar energy can be a worthwhile investment

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DONG Energy to build Westermost Rough offshore wind farm

DONG Energy says it has erected two 6 MW Siemens offshore wind turbines at the site of the Gunfleet Sands III demonstration project in England. According to Siemens, the installation was performed by an offshore wind installation vessel called “Sea Installer.” The wind turbines were already tested onshore at both the Hovsore test center and … Continue reading DONG Energy to build Westermost Rough offshore wind farm

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Medina cuts ribbon on US$100.0 wind farm in Dominican Republic

The wind farm’s second phase features 26 new wind turbines and now total 40, with a combined output of 77 megawatts. The wind energy facility is linked to the wind turbines installed in nearby Enriquillo, Barahona. President Danilo Medina headed the ribbon cutting for the second phase of the Los Cocos wind farm, in the … Continue reading Medina cuts ribbon on US$100.0 wind farm in Dominican Republic

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China’s government plans to boost its goal for solar power installations by 2015 from 21 GW to 35 GW

The decision, which is expected to help the country’s struggling PV manufacturers, was made in response to the high levels of hazardous pollution currently affecting Beijing and other Chinese cities. Beijing in China has seen smog in the city reach record levels this January and intends to do something about it. Fossil fuels have played … Continue reading China’s government plans to boost its goal for solar power installations by 2015 from 21 GW to 35 GW

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Offshore Wind Power to Grow Tenfold by 2020

The global offshore wind power market, fuelled by the depletion of fossil fuel reserves, the declining cost of wind power generation and impressive investment from the UK, is expected to explode over the next decade, states research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s new report* forecasts the global offshore wind power market to rocket from … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power to Grow Tenfold by 2020

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Spain’s Monthly Wind Energy Tops 6 Terawatt-Hours for First Time

Spain’s monthly wind energy output exceeded 6 terawatt-hours for the first time this month, enough to light most households, the nation’s AEE wind lobby group said. The milestone was passed yesterday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. local time, the Spanish Wind Energy Association said, citing data from Red Electrica de Espana, the grid operator. … Continue reading Spain’s Monthly Wind Energy Tops 6 Terawatt-Hours for First Time

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Global wind energy industry expands amid changing government policies causing financing delay

The wind energy industry is continuing to expand worldwide with the industry ebbing and flowing as global governments decide policy on supporting renewable power and then reconsider the economics, causing delays in financing major projects. The industry is caught in the financial tide but is growing with offshore and new countries coming into the marketplace. … Continue reading Global wind energy industry expands amid changing government policies causing financing delay

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Spain: Conergy plant to produce solar power from the cheese factory roof

Conergy is helping to produce “green” traditional cheese in Spain. With the 200 kilowatt plant on the 1,500 square metres of roof space of the cheese factory and farm Finca “Pago Los Vivales” in Coreses in the province of Zamora in Castile and León, the sheep cheese producer “Baltasar Moralejo e Hijos” will be producing … Continue reading Spain: Conergy plant to produce solar power from the cheese factory roof

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IKEA Plugs-in South Florida’s Largest Solar Energy System and Becomes State’s Largest Non-Utility Solar Owner, as Company Reaches 80% Solar Presence on Its U.S. Locations

IKEA, the world’s leading home furnishings retailer, today officially plugged-in the solar energy system installed at its South Florida store in the City of Sunrise – which will be the largest solar installation in South Florida and, when combined with IKEA projects already completed atop stores in Orlando and Tampa, will make IKEA the state’s … Continue reading IKEA Plugs-in South Florida’s Largest Solar Energy System and Becomes State’s Largest Non-Utility Solar Owner, as Company Reaches 80% Solar Presence on Its U.S. Locations

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Tier 1 Polysilicon Producers Rationalize Supply to Photovoltaic Industry

Polysilicon suppliers to the solar photovoltaic (PV) industry have been significantly lowering plant utilization rates during the past six months, with average quarterly utilization rates falling below 70%, as released in the latest NPD Solarbuzz Q4’12 Polysilicon and Wafer Supply Chain Quarterly Report. This contrasts with historic plant utilization rates at above 90% typically provided … Continue reading Tier 1 Polysilicon Producers Rationalize Supply to Photovoltaic Industry

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Nordex awarded second major wind energy order from Uruguay

UTE chooses Nordex N117/2400 for its largest wind farm. 28 wind turbines will supply 67.2 MW capacity. Nordex USA, Inc. concluded an agreement with Usinas y Trasmisiones Eléctricas (UTE), Uruguay’s state power company, for the sale of 28 of its N117/2400 wind turbines for the Juan Pablo Terra wind farm. Nordex, a leading global manufacturer … Continue reading Nordex awarded second major wind energy order from Uruguay

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