An investment affiliate of Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC (“Starwood Energy”) and Mesa Power Group (“Mesa Power”) are pleased to announce Starwood Energy’s investment affiliate’s acquisition of the 377 megawatt Stephens Ranch Wind Project (the “Project”), located in Borden and Lynn Counties, Texas covering more than 47,000 acres. The first phase of the Project, sized … Continue reading Starwood Energy acquires Stephens Ranch Wind Energy Project in Texas
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Paldiski Onshore Wind Farm Officially Opened in Estonia
Eighteen GE 2.5-100 Wind Turbines to Mark Company’s Debut in the Country. 45 Megawatts of Wind Power to Increase Estonia’s Renewable Energy Capacity. Estonia in Pole Position to Reach the 2020 Renewable Energy Targets. GE (NYSE: GE) announced today the opening of the Paldiski Wind Farm on the Pakri peninsula in northwestern Estonia. With 18 … Continue reading Paldiski Onshore Wind Farm Officially Opened in Estonia
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Nordex taps TPI for wind blades
The Nordex Group has signed a multiyear supply agreement with US supplier TPI Composites for the delivery of NR-58.5 rotor blades. Nordex uses the NR-58.5 in its successful N117/2400 turbine and will also be fitting it to the N117/3000 in the future.
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Vestas secures fifth wind farm in three years with leading Chinese regional gas supplier
Vestas has received a 50 MW order from Ningxia-based Hanas New Energy, the leading regional natural gas supplier in China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (NHAR). The order consists of 25 units of the V90-2.0 MW turbine model which is a well-known workhorse for Hanas New Energy and will be installed in Yanchi wind park in … Continue reading Vestas secures fifth wind farm in three years with leading Chinese regional gas supplier
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800 MW wind energy projects to be set up in Madhya Pradesh by December
800MW wind energy projects will be set up in the state by December this year. Similarly, 1800MW capacity wind energy projects will be set up by December 2014. Madhya Pradesh government has formulated Wind Energy Policy-2012 to ensure prompt implementation of estimated 5500 MW capacity projects through private sector. So far, 324 MW capacity … Continue reading 800 MW wind energy projects to be set up in Madhya Pradesh by December
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Wind farm including 88 wind turbines planned for part of Huron County
A wind power generation project with 88 wind turbines is planned for part of Huron County. The Huron Daily Tribune of Bad Axe reports NextEra’s Pheasant Run Wind Project will be built in Brookfield, Fairhaven, Grant, Oliver, Sebewaing and Winsor townships. Project Manager Ryan Pumford says construction officials and landowners met last week. Pumford says … Continue reading Wind farm including 88 wind turbines planned for part of Huron County
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Wind energy helps ERCOT through third-highest demand in its history
Demand for power on the grid that serves most of Texas hit the third highest level in its history on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Demand for power on the grid that serves most of Texas hit the third-highest level in its history on Wednesday, Aug. 7., and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) notes … Continue reading Wind energy helps ERCOT through third-highest demand in its history
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Alstom inaugurates its first wind tower factory in Latin America
Installed in Canoas in Rio Grande do Sul State, South part of Brazil, the site will have the capacity to produce 120 steel towers per year, enough to supply approximately 350 MW of electricity. This factory will supply the southern region of Latin America, a market currently experiencing strong growth. The ceremony was attended by … Continue reading Alstom inaugurates its first wind tower factory in Latin America
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Tibet large wind farm to achieve breakthrough
Major wind farm developer Longyuan Power said Thursday that it has completed installing five wind turbines on a wind farm located about 4,900 meters above sea level in Tibet, making the farm the highest in the world. The company plans to install 33 wind turbines on the farm, which is located in Naqu Prefecture in … Continue reading Tibet large wind farm to achieve breakthrough
Continue readingSmart wind turbines will boost Canada
The Canadian Wind Energy Association predicts that Canada can achieve 55,000 megawatts (MW) of domestic wind power capacity by 2025. WindVision 2025: Powering Canada’s Future notes that new wind turbine designs will be larger, more efficient, and more reliable than current models, providing clean energy at a price competitive with fossil fuels. GE
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World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
The UK has today further cemented its position as the world’s leading offshore wind energy market with the official opening of the £1.3bn Greater Gabbard project off the coast of Suffolk. 140 wind turbines in water depths between 24 and 34 metres and with an installed capacity of 500 megawatts (MW): Greater Gabbard is one … Continue reading World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
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Suzlon Group announces new appointments for REpower Executive Board and Management Board
As of 1 August, Lars Rytter has taken over as Chief Operating Officer at REpower. In his new role, Rytter will be able to make an important contribution to REpower’s programme for the future. With this programme, the Company’s plans include realizing significant savings in the areas of purchasing, production and manufacturing. The Dane is … Continue reading Suzlon Group announces new appointments for REpower Executive Board and Management Board
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Nordex
Nordex has installed its first N117/2400 wind farm in Finland, simultaneously passing an important milestone in this country. Comprising nine N117/2400 multi-megawatt turbines, the 21.6 MW Honkajoki wind farm has now been connected to the grid for Finnish wealth management company Taaleritehdas. Mounted on steel tube towers with a height of 120 metres, the turbines … Continue reading Nordex
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Wind energy in Ethiopia: Approval for a major wind farm
The Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation Board approved the start of construction for the first phase of the Aysha I wind farm project in the Somali Regional State. Construction of this project, split into three phases, will begin soon. The first phase will be carried out by the Chinese Company, Dongfang Wind, and is expected … Continue reading Wind energy in Ethiopia: Approval for a major wind farm
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Goldwind installs Thailand wind turbines
Goldwind has completed the installation of its first wind project in Thailand, the Chinese turbine manufacturer said. Bangkok-based independent power producer Egco has connected three of Goldwind
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“The Great Texas Wind Rush: How George Bush, Ann Richards, and a Bunch of Tinkerers Helped the Oil and Gas State Win the Race to Wind Power” (University of Texas Press), by Kate Galbraith and Asher Price Millions of people are asking how or if the country can transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy … Continue reading Texas leads the way in wind energy
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DONG Energy announces Lincs offshore wind farm officially opened
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg opened the Lincs offshore wind farm on Thursday in front of a group of local stakeholders, project representatives and media at the Operations and Maintenance facility in Grimsby. The last of the wind farm’s 75 Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines was connected to the National Grid on Wednesday 24th July, bringing … Continue reading DONG Energy announces Lincs offshore wind farm officially opened
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Deputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind energy job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts
RenewableUK has welcomed the launch of the Government’s Offshore Wind Industrial Strategy by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg. The joint Government/Industry plan to consolidate the UK’s position as the global leader in offshore wind energy was hailed by RenewableUK’s Chief Executive as “a blueprint for green-collar job creation”. Speaking at the official launch of … Continue reading Deputy Prime Minister unveils blueprint for offshore wind energy job creation, as wind industry achieves landmark 10 gigawatts
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Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind energy industry to unlock billions in UK economy
Government and business have today published a long-term strategy that will strengthen the UK’s position in the offshore wind industry. The multi-million pound investment has the potential to unlock £7 billion in the economy by 2020. At a ceremony officially opening the 270 MW Lincs offshore wind farm, a project developed by Centrica and partners … Continue reading Multi-million pound investment in offshore wind energy industry to unlock billions in UK economy
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Minnesota Power Announces 200-Megawatt Wind Energy Addition as Part of Its EnergyForward Plan
Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE (NYSE:ALE), plans to begin construction this year on a 200-megawatt expansion of its Bison wind energy project that will deliver more economical, carbon-free energy to customers while substantially meeting Minnesota
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