The global cumulative installed capacity for wind power is expected to reach 760.35 GW by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable regulatory scenario with a view to reduce carbon footprints is expected to be a key driving factor for the market. Governmental support in the form of tax benefits … Continue reading Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
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Renewable energy in Brazil
EGP CEO Francesco Starace spoke at the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of Energy Resources Management Masters organised by Safe. The event centred on renewable energy in Brazil. ‘Brazil, alongside Mexico, is the most promising market for development in Latin America. Enel Green Power is participating in the country’s energy development through serious and … Continue reading Renewable energy in Brazil
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Offshore wind announces AREVA has completed 50% of Trianel Wind farm Borkum
AREVA has successfully installed 20 of the 40 wind turbines at the Trianel Wind park Borkum, located in the German North Sea. Installation of AREVA’s M5000 turbines began in September 2013. Located 45 kilometers off the german coast, the Trianel Windpark Borkum covers an area of 56 km². This park will produce its first megawatt-hour … Continue reading Offshore wind announces AREVA has completed 50% of Trianel Wind farm Borkum
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Vietnam, U.S. cooperate in developing renewable energy
The United States is willing to provide technical assistance and share experience in developing renewable energy in Vietnam, said U.S. Consul General Rena Bitter at a joint Vietnam-U.S. workshop on wind power cooperation in Vietnam’s southern Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City on Thursday. The U.S. official noted that many U.S. agencies have committed … Continue reading Vietnam, U.S. cooperate in developing renewable energy
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Turkey aims to produce more wind power
Turkey is aiming to supply 20 percent of its total energy demand from wind energy by 2023, according to Mustafa Serdar Ataseven, Chairman of the Turkish Wind Energy Association (TWEA) in Ankara. “We aim to reach 20000 MWs installed capacity in wind power by 2023,
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Wind power: First wind farm in Mexico’s Jalisco state
The wind farm in Jalisco has 28 wind turbines with a generating capacity of 1.8 MW each, giving the wind power plant a total generating capacity of 50.4 MW, or enough to meet the power needs of 72,000 households. Officials have inaugurated the first wind farm in the western Mexican state of Jalisco, a wind … Continue reading Wind power: First wind farm in Mexico’s Jalisco state
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Borusan EnBW signs framework agreement with Vestas for Turkish wind farm portfolio
German outfit EnBW Energie and Turkish player Borusan have signed a framework agreement with Vestas for wind turbines at five wind farms in Turkey totalling 207MW. The Danish manufacturer will supply 67 of its V112 3MW wind turbines to be built in stages at five locations in Turkey. Each wind turbine will have a hub … Continue reading Borusan EnBW signs framework agreement with Vestas for Turkish wind farm portfolio
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“Participating in new wind energy projects is critical”, says Google’s Director of Global Infrastructure
CEOs from the wind industry will debate how to get ‘back to business’ in the current climate at the upcoming EWEA event, and other business leaders such as Google will discuss new opportunities. Portuguese Energy Minister Moreira da Silva and IEA chief Maria van der Hoeven will speak on the opening day on 10 March. … Continue reading “Participating in new wind energy projects is critical”, says Google’s Director of Global Infrastructure
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EWEA: Wind energy growth slows in 2013
During 2013, 11,159 MW of new wind energy capacity came on line in the EU-28, a decrease of 8% compared to 2012. There are now 117,289 MW installed the EU, meeting 8% of EU electricity demand, and a further 4,188 MW in the rest of Europe. The overall EU installation level masks significant volatility across … Continue reading EWEA: Wind energy growth slows in 2013
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Nordex accounted for 8.4% of the total 3 GW of new installed onshore wind power in Germany
Germany installed 2998MW of new onshore wind capacity in 2013, according to a study by the German Wind energy Association and VDMA Power Systems. “We were fully satisfied with our business in Germany last year,” said Nordex CEO Jürgen Zeschky, presenting the company’s figures for new wind turbine installations in Germany. In 2013, Nordex achieved … Continue reading Nordex accounted for 8.4% of the total 3 GW of new installed onshore wind power in Germany
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Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
Mexico has a very high wind energy potential. One key aspect is to empower society about the importance and benefits of wind energy to Mexico and local communities. Grupo Eolico Mexico (Mexico Wind Group) outreach programs have completed a series of workshops to schools and community centers about Sustainable Development, Carbon footprint, and Wind Energy. … Continue reading Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
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Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
Fersa Panama SA, a developer that’s minority-owned by the Spanish renewable-energy company Fersa Energias Renovables SA, completed a 15-year contract to sell power from its Toabre wind farm in Panama. The company will start building the 102-megawatt project in the second half of the year and later expand it to 225 megawatts, Barcelona-based Fersa Energias … Continue reading Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
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Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
Alstom has signed two contracts totalling around €30 million with Investment Engineering, a renewable energy developer in the Netherlands, for the delivery, installation and commissioning of ECO 110 wind turbines at the Hartelkanaal wind farm – located in the Port of Rotterdam. Alstom will also provide 15 years Operation and Maintenance service. This wind farm … Continue reading Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
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Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
Today Gamesa and Areva announced the entry into exclusive negotiations to create a 50/50 joint-venture company in the field of offshore wind power. The offshore market represents one of the most promising areas for the development of renewable energies over the next decade, particularly in the coastal countries of northern Europe, where the installed base … Continue reading Gamesa accelerates its offshore wind power development by creating a European champion with Areva
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Two Peruvian wind energy projects receive US funding
Two wind energy projects from the Universidad Nacional de Trujillo (UNT) and the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP) will be financed by the U.S. government, it was announced. Orlando Velasquez, head of the Peruvian National Assembly of Rectors (ANR), said the projects were chosen from proposals submitted by 10 universities from around the globe. … Continue reading Two Peruvian wind energy projects receive US funding
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Spain was in 2013 the first country where wind energy was the first source of electricity for an entire year
For the first time in history, wind has been the primary source of electricity in Spain in a whole year. In fact, Spain is the first country in the world where wind is ranked as the technology that contributes most to the power demand coverage for an entire year. According to the 2013 advance report … Continue reading Spain was in 2013 the first country where wind energy was the first source of electricity for an entire year
Continue readingAreva, Gamesa in offshore wind power venture talks
Areva and Spanish wind turbine maker Gamesa are in advanced talks over a joint venture in offshore wind turbines. Both firms would hold a 50 percent stake in the new entity, which would focus on expanding the promising but capital-intensive offshore wind farm business. Nuclear energy group Areva, which builds nuclear reactors and mines uranium, … Continue reading Areva, Gamesa in offshore wind power venture talks
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US Congress orders suspension of wind energy PTC
Wind power operations whose construction began before Dec. 31, 2013 may continue to enjoy the federal benefit for 10 years; only new wind farm projects will be subsidy-free. And regardless of congressional action in Washington, 29 states have set their own renewable energy targets, which essentially mandate operators to invest in wind. The most populous … Continue reading US Congress orders suspension of wind energy PTC
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Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
E.ON is further expanding its renewables business and has started construction of Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea. The first foundation was installed today 37 kilometer northwest of the island of Helgoland. To help build Amrumbank West and other offshore projects, E.ON has chartered the MPI Discovery, a self-elevating turbine installation vessel or jackup … Continue reading Construction begins on Amrumbank West wind farm in the North Sea
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Metocean buoy installed in the Dutch North Sea
Wind, waves and currents have a profound impact on the construction, the operation and maintenance of offshore wind farms. Therefore, the offshore wind farm Eneco Luchterduinen and RWE Innogy are testing a new and innovative metocean buoy that has been installed yesterday in the Dutch North Sea. The buoy has been deployed for a six … Continue reading Metocean buoy installed in the Dutch North Sea
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