Google continues to invest in clean power internationally, and on Tuesday announced its first contract to buy wind power to provide energy for a data center in Europe. Google says it plans to buy all of the wind power from a large wind farm that will be built in Northern Sweden, which will be built … Continue reading Google to use wind energy to run its Finnish data center
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Yingli Green Energy to Supply 96 MW PV Modules to One of the Largest Solar Power Projects in South Africa
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar”, today announced that the Company has signed a contract to supply 96 MW of PV modules … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to Supply 96 MW PV Modules to One of the Largest Solar Power Projects in South Africa
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SolarReserve, Kensani and Intikon Complete $260 million Solar Project Financing with Key Investment from Google and the PIC
The development consortium consisting of SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of utility-scale solar power projects; the Kensani Group, an experienced empowerment investment player in South Africa; and Intikon Energy, a South African developer of renewable energy projects, has successfully closed project financing for the Jasper Solar Energy Project, a 96 megawatt (MW DC) solar photovoltaic (PV) … Continue reading SolarReserve, Kensani and Intikon Complete $260 million Solar Project Financing with Key Investment from Google and the PIC
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Google buys wind power turbine company Makani Power
In its latest overture to the renewable energy sector, Google Inc. is buying Makani Power, a company that specializes in a non-traditional form of wind power generation, according to reports. The renewable energy company is being acquired by Google X, a division of the computing and information technology firm that focuses on futuristic technologies
Continue readingGoogle powering ahead with renewable energy
Google, one of the nation’s leading high-tech companies, has a strong commitment to renewable energy and plans to stick with that commitment over the long term, Gary Demasi, the firm’s Director of Operations for Data Center Location Strategy and Energy, said today at the WINDPOWER 2013 Conference & Exhibition here. “Google’s values around renewable energy … Continue reading Google powering ahead with renewable energy
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Azima DLI and Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System Announce Predictive Maintenance Agreement
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Continue readingIvanpah concentrated solar power plant passes its first functional test
The 377-megawatt Ivanpah solar thermal power plant achieved a milestone in its development recently, something called the “first flux.” According to Mike Bobinecz, VP Construction Management, BrightSource Energy, “first flux” essentially demonstrates that the plant is ready for operation. Bechtel Corporation, the company constructing the plant is finally at the last stage, where it starts … Continue reading Ivanpah concentrated solar power plant passes its first functional test
Continue readingGoogle buys into wind energy project
Technology giant and business icon Google, Inc., continued its embrace of wind power with the announcement that it has invested $200 million in EDF Renewable Energy’s Spinning Spur Wind Project in Oldham County, Tex. The 161-MW facility, located about 35 miles from Amarillo, uses 70 2.3-MW Siemens turbines. Google seems to be embracing wind power … Continue reading Google buys into wind energy project
Continue readingGoogle invests 200 million USD in Texas wind energy project
Google announced Wednesday it has invested 200 million U.S. dollars in a wind farm in west Texas, which will become a part of the company’s 1 billion U.S. dollars’ renewable energy portfolio. The Spinning Spur Wind Project in Oldham County, Texas, will generate “enough energy to power more than 60,000 average U.S. homes,” Google said … Continue reading Google invests 200 million USD in Texas wind energy project
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Google Invests $200 Million in Texas Wind Farm
Google Inc. (GOOG) said Wednesday it has made a roughly $200 million equity investment in a west Texas wind farm, as the Internet search giant adds another green energy deal to its collection. The commitment to the Spinning Spur Wind Project announced Wednesday brings Google’s total investments in alternative energy to about $1.2 billion. The … Continue reading Google Invests $200 Million in Texas Wind Farm
Continue readingGoogle invests $75 million in Iowa wind farm
Google has sunk $75m into a 50MW wind farm in Iowa. Google’s investments in renewable energy now exceed $990 million. The Iowa wind farm — called the Rippey Wind Farm and located in Greene County — is owned by RPM Access and its 20 wind turbines are already online. Google is investing $75 million in … Continue reading Google invests $75 million in Iowa wind farm
Continue readingGoogle’s new wind energy deal shows real corporate leadership
Today though, we can feel good about at least one company’s actions: Google announced that it is purchasing 48 megawatts of clean, renewable wind power for its data centre in Oklahoma, USA. That’s enough clean energy to power a small city! When’s the last time you felt really good about something a corporation has done … Continue reading Google’s new wind energy deal shows real corporate leadership
Continue readingGoogle to power Oklahoma Data Center with wind energy
Google announced Wednesday it signed an agreement to buy wind energy from the Grand River Dam Authority. The project, which will have a total capacity of 300 MW, is being developed by Apex Wind Energy. “We’ve been working with GRDA, our local utility, to procure additional renewable energy since we plugged in our data center … Continue reading Google to power Oklahoma Data Center with wind energy
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US’s biggest ever wind farm comes online
US-based Caithness Energy has opened its 845MW Shepherds Flat Wind Farm in Oregon. Derrel Grant, vice president of development at Caithness Energy, said, ‘Caithness Shepherds Flat is a prime example of smart energy – energy that simultaneously bolsters the economy, creates American jobs, and enhances our environment for future generations. ‘By utilising domestic renewable energy, … Continue reading US’s biggest ever wind farm comes online
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Caithness Shepherds Flat Wind Farm Commences Official Operations
Caithness Energy announced that its Shepherds Flat Wind Farm is operational and generating up to 845 Megawatts of clean wind energy. The company’s leaders, its project partners and government representatives gathered at the site today to mark the kick-off of operations. “This is a great day for Gilliam and Morrow counties, for Oregon, and for … Continue reading Caithness Shepherds Flat Wind Farm Commences Official Operations
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Ivanpah concentrating solar power project is on-track to be complete in 2013
Large-scale concentrated solar power projects like Ivanpah create thousands of construction jobs and provide clean, renewable power to help meet state renewable energy goals. NRG Energy, Google, BrightSource Energy and construction partner Bechtel announced that the Ivanpah SolarElectric Generating System (Ivanpah SEGS) has reached the halfway mark of construction on the world’s largest solar thermal … Continue reading Ivanpah concentrating solar power project is on-track to be complete in 2013
Continue readingIvanpah Concentrating Solar Power Project Reaches Halfway Mark
Over 2,100 workers and staff mobilized on site at world’s largest solar thermal project. The Ivanpah concentrated solar power project has reached the halfway mark of construction on the world’s largest solar thermal project. Ivanpah has also reached its peak construction workforce of more than 2,100. NRG Energy, Google, BrightSource Energy and construction partner Bechtel … Continue reading Ivanpah Concentrating Solar Power Project Reaches Halfway Mark
Continue readingOakland Welcomes the Electric Vehicles Chevy Volt
Bay City Chevrolet, the Oakland and San Francisco GMC truck and Chevy car dealer, has announced the availability of the electric car Volt.
Continue readingUS wind power to experience amazing growth in next five years
The US wind energy industry is expected to experience the second highest rate of revenue growth between 2010 and 2016. 9.3 gigawatts (GW) of new wind farm capacity was installed in the EU last year.
Continue readingCalifornia grows wind energy market
The renaissance of California’s wind power market will be a hot topic at WINDPOWER this year, and many of the speakers will focus on the business opportunities. 600 MW of wind turbines are currently under construction.
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