The Offshore Wind China Conference & Exhibition, the Wind Farm O&M China Conference & Exhibition and Distributed Generation China will take place concurrently at Shanghai Mart in Shanghai on 2-4 July 2014. As organizers, the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association, the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Committee, the China National Renewable Energy Centre and Shanghai International … Continue reading Three International wind power exhibitions to take place in Shanghai in July 2014
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IFC backs 50MW Pakistan wind farm
International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group, is investing $25.8m in a new 50MW wind farm in Pakistan. It says the wind power project, located in Sindh province, north east of Karachi, will help meet a rising electricity demand in Pakistan and provide an extra 270,000 people with low carbon electricity every … Continue reading IFC backs 50MW Pakistan wind farm
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Xcel Energy Named No. 1 Wind Energy Provider for 10th Consecutive Year
For the tenth consecutive year, Xcel Energy has been named the country’s top wind energy provider, according to a newly released report from the American Wind Energy Association, the national trade association for wind energy. For a decade, Xcel Energy has led the nation in providing wind energy to its customers. “Xcel Energy is proud … Continue reading Xcel Energy Named No. 1 Wind Energy Provider for 10th Consecutive Year
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Trinity, a portable wind turbine power station for charging USB devices
Skajaquoda just launched a Kickstarter campaign for its new product Trinity. Trinity folds together into a 12″ cylinder that you can carry with you wherever you go. Trinity has a 15W generator and a built in battery that holds 15,000 mAh. It’s extremely simple to operate Trinity. To open the three blades you simply pull … Continue reading Trinity, a portable wind turbine power station for charging USB devices
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One million German households with electricity from wind energy
Siemens receives an order from TenneT for an offshore wind farm grid connection in the North Sea. In a consortium with Petrofac Siemens will supply the complete technology for efficient direct-current transmission for the BorWin3 grid connection as the consortium leader. The consortium partner Petrofac, with over 30 years of experience as a leading EPC … Continue reading One million German households with electricity from wind energy
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Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
AkuoEnergyhasannounced that its Chicago-based subsidiary, Akuo Energy USA, has selected 56 GE 1.7-103 wind turbines to power its Rocksprings Phase I wind farm in Val Verde County, Texas. In addition to a turbine supply deal, Akuo Energy USA and GE have entered into a full service agreement for the long-term operation and maintenance of the … Continue reading Akuo chooses GE wind turbines for Texas wind farm
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Gamesa reaches a new wind power milestone in India, as commissioned capacity reaches the 1,000 MW mark
Gamesa, global wind power technology leader, has reached a fresh milestone in India, having commissioned 1,000 MW of capacity since it began to manufacture in the country four years ago. “Thanks to a broad product range, tailored to the market’s specifics, and the company’s experience and know-how as wind farm developer, Gamesa has managed to … Continue reading Gamesa reaches a new wind power milestone in India, as commissioned capacity reaches the 1,000 MW mark
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Wind energy in Slovenia
Talks are on for Slovenia’s fourth wind farm project, an area planted with energy-producing wind turbines. This is a great step towards producing more energy in an environment-friendly way. But before the building starts, local people will have a chance to express their will in a public referendum. Will they say yes to this powerful, … Continue reading Wind energy in Slovenia
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Samsung and Pattern Energy Complete Canada’s Largest Wind Power Project, South Kent Wind Farm
The largest wind project in Canada is now up and running. Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (Pattern Energy) today announced its South Kent Wind project has completed construction and is fully operational. The 270 megawatt (MW) South Kent Wind project is the largest wind power facility … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Energy Complete Canada’s Largest Wind Power Project, South Kent Wind Farm
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More People Prefer to live near a Wind Farm as Opposed to Fracking Site
About three to one persons in Britain would rather live near a wind farm as opposed to a fracking site, according to an opinion poll that was released today. The study clashes with the stand taken by the Conservative leaders, who are reported to be planning a moratorium that will block installation of more wind … Continue reading More People Prefer to live near a Wind Farm as Opposed to Fracking Site
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22 new jobs with Wind Energy Manufacturer ENERCON
Minister Pat Rabbitte TD officially opened ENERCON`s new European sales office in Santry, Dublin. ENERCON is Europe’s leading supplier for wind energy turbines onshore with the highest vertical integration in the wind industry. Minister Rabbitte was joined for the occasion by the ENERCON’s Head of Sales, Northern Europe, Robin Borgert. ENERCON’s Dublin team will have … Continue reading 22 new jobs with Wind Energy Manufacturer ENERCON
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Gamesa India to commission 800MW of wind power projects in 2014-15
Gamesa India, which was one of the top wind turbine makers during 2013-14, is targeting 800MW of wind power capacity addition across the country in 2014-15. The company currently has over 200MW of windmills ready to be commissioned and has orders on hand for about 600MW. The company commissioned 400MW of projects during 2013-14, topping … Continue reading Gamesa India to commission 800MW of wind power projects in 2014-15
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UN panel: We can still slow global warming
But how do we actually stop global warming — or at least slow it down? That’s the subject of a big new report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The topic this time is “mitigation” — how humanity could stop producing so many of the greenhouse gases. The upshot: Global greenhouse-gas emissions from … Continue reading UN panel: We can still slow global warming
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German Wind Data Management to be Introduced in the United States
EWC Weather Consult GmbH, a German weather service provider who does business in numerous international markets, is now also bringing its complex service portfolio, including its wind and weather data management solutions, into the U.S. market. The AWEA WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, hosted in Las Vegas from May 5 – 8, 2014, will welcome decision-makers … Continue reading German Wind Data Management to be Introduced in the United States
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Cemex completes financing for wind farm project in Mexico
Cemex has successfully completed the financing of Ventika, a project comprising the construction of two 126MW wind farms each, for a total nominal capacity of 252MW, to be located in General Bravo, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The investment for the project is approximately US$650m, of which 75 per cent corresponds to debt and 25 per cent … Continue reading Cemex completes financing for wind farm project in Mexico
Continue readingGamesa aims at taller, more efficient wind turbines
Gamesa seeks to focus on boosting its supply chain capabilities in the next 2-3 years in a bid to be more cost-competitive. It also plans to double its installations to about 800 MW during the current calendar year when compared to 2013. “India is primarily an IPP (independent power producer) market and cost of energy … Continue reading Gamesa aims at taller, more efficient wind turbines
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13th World Wind Energy Conference Distributed Wind Power
The World Wind Energy Association, the Chinese Wind Energy Association, Chinese Wind Energy Equipment Association and the China National Renewable Energy Centre welcome the presence of those 500 participants from 40 countries attending this Conference, from wind and all other renewable energy technologies. The Conference covered all aspects of wind utilisation, related policies, manufacturing, development, … Continue reading 13th World Wind Energy Conference Distributed Wind Power
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Reform of the EEG safeguards the future of the German wind power market
The German federal government plans to amend the Renewable Energies Act (EEG) in August 2014. This legislative initiative has cast long shadows and unleashed nervousness in the capital markets. On April 8, the cabinet adopted the proposals which had been tabled by the Ministry of Economics for a bill to be passed by parliament. Nordex … Continue reading Reform of the EEG safeguards the future of the German wind power market
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Gamesa, top-ranked wind power in India and Mexico in 2013 and number two contender in Brazil
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, ended 2013 as the leading wind turbine OEM in Mexico and India by market share and the number two player in Brazil, thereby reinforcing its position in the world’s fastest-growing wind energy markets. According to the most recent wind report by BTM Consult, Gamesa ended 2013 as … Continue reading Gamesa, top-ranked wind power in India and Mexico in 2013 and number two contender in Brazil
Continue readingAcciona Energy wins a contract to supply 252 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico
The company will build two wind farms with 3-megawatt ACCIONA Windpower wind turbines and will operate the facilities for 20 years. The investment associated with these projects is around 650 million dollars (469.4 million euros). ACCIONA Energy has been awarded contracts for the engineering, construction and start-up of two wind farms in Mexico and the … Continue reading Acciona Energy wins a contract to supply 252 MW of wind power capacity in Mexico
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