Global wind and solar developer Mainstream Renewable Power today announced a joint venture with the global pan-emerging market investor Actis to deliver 600 megawatts of wind and solar projects into construction and operation in Chile by early 2016. The joint venture company which is 40% owned by Mainstream and 60% by Actis will purchase the … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power has signed a $1.4 billion joint-venture deal with private equity company Actis
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Mainstream Raises $70 Million for Wind Energy Plant in Chile
Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd., an Irish clean-energy developer, raised $70 million, including a $52 million loan from China Development Bank Corp., for a 33- megawatt wind farm in southern Chile. The remaining $18 million will be funded by Mainstream’s own equity, Chief Executive Officer Eddie O’Connor said by phone. Construction has already started and the … Continue reading Mainstream Raises $70 Million for Wind Energy Plant in Chile
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Mainstream Renewable Power Plans $240 Million Wind Farm in Chile
Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking environmental permits to develop a $240 million wind farm in Chile’s southern Bio Bio region. The Alena wind energy project will include as many as 43 Goldwind’s wind turbines with a total capacity of 107.5 megawatts, Dublin-based Mainstream said today in a filing with environmental licensing agency Servicio de Evaluacion … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power Plans $240 Million Wind Farm in Chile
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Mainstream Renewable Power to Start Constructing 238MW of Wind Energy and Solar Power Projects in South Africa
Mainstream Renewable Power has signed the key Financing, Power-Purchase and Implementation Agreements with the South African Government for its wind and two solar projects in South Africa which have a combined investment value in excess of 500 million Euro. Mainstream will issue Notice to Proceed to its construction contractors this week on all three projects … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power to Start Constructing 238MW of Wind Energy and Solar Power Projects in South Africa
Continue readingIreland has about 2,000 megawatts of wind energy
Today Ireland has about 2,000 megawatts of wind energy. For each megawatt installed we employ, on average, one person. In Germany, eight people are employed for each megawatt installed. The difference is that Germany has established a manufacturing base which provides large-scale and long-term employment. Up to now, Ireland hasn’t had the scale to attract … Continue reading Ireland has about 2,000 megawatts of wind energy
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Mainstream Renewable applies for 450 MW offshore wind farm in UK
A wind power company has submitted a £1.4 billion application to build up to 125 wind turbines off the east coast of Scotland. Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking consent from Marine Scotland to erect up to 125 wind turbines about nine miles off the Fife coast. It said the windpower facility would be ready by 2016 … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable applies for 450 MW offshore wind farm in UK
Continue readingMainstream submits £1.4bn plan for Fife wind farm with 125 wind turbines
Mainstream Renewable Power is seeking consent from Marine Scotland to erect up to 125 wind turbines about nine miles off the Fife coast. It said the windpower facility would be ready by 2016 and could generate 450MW of electricity, enough to power 325,000 homes. The application is now open to consultation until 10 September. The company said … Continue reading Mainstream submits £1.4bn plan for Fife wind farm with 125 wind turbines
Continue readingRPower secures funds for 40 MW solar energy plant in India
This would be followed by commissioning of another 100-MW solar energy plant in Rajasthan, which would be a concentrated solar power (CSP) project.
Continue readingOffshore wind energy provides opportunity across the supply chain
Scroby Sands wind farm gives us a glimpse into the sheer scale of opportunity that Round 3 will create, with or without the domestic manufacture of wind turbines.
Continue readingLithium iron phosphate (LMP/LFP) battery
Lithium iron phosphate is a novel cathode material that has a great deal of potential for use in next-generation lithium ion batteries, used among other things for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Continue readingNissan Begins Tests for NV200 based Electric Vehicles
Preparing electric cars with lithium ion batteries for the compact commercial market, aiming to become the leader in zero emissions.
Continue readingRisø DTU can ensure optimal financial returns from wind farm
Wind energy plants have become a common sight both on land and at sea ? not least in Denmark, where wind turbines supply a quarter of the power.
Continue readingLoan Guarantees for Three California Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants Expected to Create 1,400 Jobs
Building on the momentum of our SunShot Initiate, Secretary Chu announced nearly $4.5 billion in conditional loan guarantees to three California photovoltaic solar energy plants.
Continue readingREpower wind turbines ordered for Southern Ontario wind farm
Wind Works Power’s wind power plants, named “Whispering Woods” (10 MW) and “Ganaraska” (20 MW), will be located in Southern Ontario’s Oshawa region and able to supply electricity to approximately 60000 homes.
Continue readingGlobal photovoltaic installations will reach 71 GW by 2014
With rising concern for depleting renewable energy resources and rising government support, global photovoltaic installations will reach 71 GW by 2014.
Continue readingBalqon Showcases Nautilus XR E20 Heavy-Duty Truck
Headquartered in Harbor City, California, Balqon Corporation is a leading developer of zero-emissions electric drive systems, lithium ion batteries systems and medium to heavy-duty electric vehicles.
Continue readingImprove Energy Efficiency with SunMaxx Solar Energy
SunMax solar thermal domestic hot water heating system will be installed in the each housing complex of Beacon Housing Authority (BHA), thanks to the federal stimulus funds.
Continue readingSiemens new wind energy factory in U.S.
The inaugural shipment of 22 wind turbines nacelles and hubs is headed to Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Lower Snake River Wind Farm near Pomeroy, Washington.
Continue readingWind energy in Iran – Wind power potential at 15,000 MW
If wind turbines with a total power generating wind farm capacity of 500 megawatts are installed annually nationwide, Iran’s wind power industry can compete at the international level and even enter target markets.
Continue readingExploring Wind Energy as the Solution to Africa’s Energy Shortages
In a recent survey conducted by IQPC, 64.28% of the 2,754 energy sector respondents have chosen wind power as the principle solution to meet Africa’s growing energy demand.
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