MEPs have reaffirmed their support for an ambitious climate and energy policy and their commitment to renewable energy by supporting three binding 2030 targets for renewables, greenhouse gas reductions and energy efficiency. Members of the energy and industry, and environment committees voted 66 to 50 in favour of the three targets earlier today. The vote … Continue reading European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
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Wind Power Helps Preserve Water Resources
Energy and water are very closely linked, but those links are often overlooked, according to Stacy Tellinghuisen, Western Resource Advocates’ senior energy and water policy analyst. Tellinghuisen works to promote energy policies that reduce the energy sector’s impact on water resources. Most forms of electricity require water, Tellinghuisen says, and thermal electric power plants use … Continue reading Wind Power Helps Preserve Water Resources
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EDF Renewable Energy increases investment in wind power in Texas
EDF Renewable Energy today announced the acquisition of the 194 megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur 3 Wind Project from Cielo Wind Power LP (Cielo). “With this agreement, we will add a source of competitively-priced energy to the power supply mix that will benefit our customers for years to come.” Spinning Spur 3 is located on approximately … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy increases investment in wind power in Texas
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Gamesa
The prototype of Gamesa’s new G114-2.0 MW turbine, recently installed in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain), has started to generate power. Installation of the turbine finished in early December, triggering the start of the intensive process of validating and certifying the new turbine. The company expects to obtain type certification during the first quarter of 2014. Assembly … Continue reading Gamesa
Continue readingGamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
The contract with Globeleq Mesoamerica Energywill allow the Spanish company to set up 25 of its G87 2MW wind turbines at the project location in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Gamesa will likely additionally create much of the necessary infrastructure for the premises which includes a substation, a high-tension line and grid connection. The … Continue reading Gamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
Continue readingWind energy in Costa Rica: Gamesa to install a turnkey wind farm with capacity of 50 MW
Gamesa will deliver and install 25 of its G87-2.0 MW wind turbines for Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy in the Orosí wind power project. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed a contract to build, deliver and install a 50-MW wind farm as a turnkey project for Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) in Costa Rica. … Continue reading Wind energy in Costa Rica: Gamesa to install a turnkey wind farm with capacity of 50 MW
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Geosea secures offshore wind power contracts
GeoSea secured a new EPCI contract for the design, supply and installation of the foundations and another contract for the installation of 15 wind turbines for the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind Farm from Vattenfall, one of the largest operators of offshore wind farms. Kentish Flats Extension is a new offshore wind project situated off … Continue reading Geosea secures offshore wind power contracts
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New Valle de los Vientos wind farm enters service in Chile
Enel Green Power has completed and connected to the grid its new Valle de los Vientos wind farm, located in the II Region of Antofagasta in Chile. The new plant is comprised of 45 wind turbines (2 MW each), for a total installed capacity of 90 MW. The operating plant, owned by Parque E
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Siemens signs contract for first commercial offshore wind farm in the USA
Siemens and Cape Wind have signed a major contract for the construction of the United States’ first utility-scale offshore wind farm. Once the contract becomes effective later next year, Siemens will supply Cape Wind with its industry-leading 3.6-megawatt offshore wind turbines, an offshore Electric Service Platform (ESP) and a long-term service agreement. When fully built, … Continue reading Siemens signs contract for first commercial offshore wind farm in the USA
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Alstom will supply ECO 122 wind turbines for Queiroz Galv
Alstom has signed two contracts totaling around €400 million with Queiroz Galvão, one of the main infrastructure groups in Brazil, to deliver, erect and commission ECO 122 wind turbines at two large wind farms – Caldeirão Grande I and II, both located in the state of Piauí State, Northeast of Brazil. The wind farms Caldeirão … Continue reading Alstom will supply ECO 122 wind turbines for Queiroz Galv
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Acciona has been awarded the supply of wind turbines of a 102 MW wind power project in Canada
The South Canoe wind farm (102 MW) project for the province of Nova Scotia will consist of thirty-four 3 MW ACCIONA Windpower turbines ACCIONA has signed a contract to supply the 34 turbines for a 102 MW wind farm in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It will carry out the construction, internal electrical infrastructures … Continue reading Acciona has been awarded the supply of wind turbines of a 102 MW wind power project in Canada
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Acciona Windpower is awarded a 57 MW wind energy contract in Turkey
The company will supply ZT Enerji with nineteen AW 125/3000 wind turbines (3 MW each) for the Çerçikaya wind farm, and will undertake the operation and maintenance of the installation for 10 years. It is ACCIONA Windpower’s first contract in Turkey, taking the number of countries with AW wind turbines installed – or with firm … Continue reading Acciona Windpower is awarded a 57 MW wind energy contract in Turkey
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Acciona sells German wind energy portfolio
Spanish wind power player Acciona has offloaded 150.3MW of wind farms in Germany for €157m to Swisspower Renewables AG. ACCIONA Energía has signed a sale agreement with Swisspower Renewables AG over the totality of 18 operating wind farms located in Lower Saxony and Brandenburg in Germany, with a total attributable capacity of 150.3 MW. … Continue reading Acciona sells German wind energy portfolio
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Copel Aquires Wind Farm Portfolio
Companhia Paranaense de Energia – Copel, pursuant to CVM Instruction 358/2002, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Bord of Directors approved the acquisition, by R$ 160.0 million, of Galvão Energia e Participações’ Portfolio of wind farms, totaling 553 MW, which includes the 50.1% stake in São Bento Energia (94 MW) … Continue reading Copel Aquires Wind Farm Portfolio
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Gemini 600MW offshore wind farm approved in Netherlands
Typhoon Offshore, on behalf of Gemini, announced today that the permits for Gemini, the 600MW offshore wind farm that will be built in the North Sea 55 kilometers north of the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog, are now irrevocable. The permits had to be amended due to the complete redesign of the project, resulting in a … Continue reading Gemini 600MW offshore wind farm approved in Netherlands
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Gamesa to supply 128 MW wind turbines to Gestamp Wind in Brazil
The company will fit 64 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines in Rio Grande do Norte state and will maintain them for 10 years. Gamesa continues to consolidate its presence in Brazil, where it has secured contracts for over 1,000 MW. The parties have also agreed the installation of another 10 MW in Turkey. Gamesa, a global … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 128 MW wind turbines to Gestamp Wind in Brazil
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Virginia groups call for legislative support of offshore wind power
As Congress considers extending critical federal incentives for wind energy this month, leaders from the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority, the City of Norfolk, and the Virginia Ship Repair Association joined Environment Virginia to detail the economic and environmental benefits of supporting offshore wind power and its related supply chain industries. America
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EGP enters into loan agreement with EIB for 200 million euros to cover wind energy investments in Romania
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Enel Green Power International BV, the financial and controlling holding company of international subsidiaries of the Enel Green Power Group, have closed a financing operation for 200 million euros to partially cover investments for some wind farms in the Banat and Dobrogea regions of Romania. The 15-year loan has … Continue reading EGP enters into loan agreement with EIB for 200 million euros to cover wind energy investments in Romania
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Elecnor brings its first wind farm in Canada on stream after EUR 260 million investment
Elecnor, through its Enerfín wind energy unit, has brought the L’Érable wind farm in Quebec (Canada) on stream after completing 100% of the infrastructure. For an investment of EUR 260 million, this is Elecnor’s first wind farm in Canada. More than 1,200 professionals worked on the various stages of construction. expository essay thesis statement Located … Continue reading Elecnor brings its first wind farm in Canada on stream after EUR 260 million investment
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Acciona Windpower obtains seven new certificates for different models of its 3 MW wind turbine
GL Renewables Certification, a leading certification body for renewable energy, has issued seven new certificates for different models of ACCIONA Windpower’s AW 3000 turbine (3 MW). This gives a guarantee to the sector and financial entities that the turbines respond to the quality standards required for their operation in wind farms. With these new certificates, … Continue reading Acciona Windpower obtains seven new certificates for different models of its 3 MW wind turbine
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