Nareva, an energy subsidiary of the Moroccan National Investment Company (SNI), operates four wind farms with a capacity of over 500 megawatt (MW). Tarfaya wind farm, the newest, is the largest wind energy in Africa. After starting production of wind energy in 2013 at three of the four farms operated by Nareva, the SNI’s energy … Continue reading Morocco’s wind power blooming
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Morocco becomes a wind energy leader with new wind farm
The $690 million wind power complex would contain 131 wind turbines, scheduled to enter full operations in October 2014. Morocco has launched the largest wind power plant in Africa. The wind farm in the southwestern town of Tarfaya encompasses nearly 100 square kilometers. “This makes Morocco a world leader in wind power,” an official said. … Continue reading Morocco becomes a wind energy leader with new wind farm
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Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice for Tarfaya wind farm
Construction has started on a 300MW wind farm in Morocco which will be one of the largest in Africa. Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice to lenders during construction and operational phases. During the development phase of the wind farm, the consultancy provided contract, technical, environmental and social due diligence services. The project developer is … Continue reading Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice for Tarfaya wind farm
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Continue readingOffshore (and land-based) wind energy needs stable policy
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Continue readingThe idea behind V2G, or Vehicle to Grid technology, is simple
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Continue readingGujarat focus to the largely untapped wind energy and solar power
Gujarat has now shifted its focus to the largely untapped non-conventional sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy for power generation.
Continue readingA123 Systems to Supply its Nanophosphate Technology-Based Lithium Ion Battery
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Continue readingACS sells another 11 wind power plants with 442.5 MW in Spain
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Continue readingPolyZion zinc-polymer batteries for electric vehicles
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Continue readingWind power in Ireland – New wind farm
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Continue readingGeothermal Energy Heating Up Worldwide
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Continue readingSolarWorld supplies solar panels for 33 MW solar energy plant in Canada
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Continue readingThoughts on renewable energy and energy subsidies by Liz Salerno, American Wind Energy Association
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Continue readingWind Energy to Play Crucial Role in Reducing Gas Emissions
The United States DOE projects global energy consumption will increase 49% by 2035. wind power can play an integral role in meeting rising electricity demand while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Continue readingDow, MAG and Astraeus to Advance Wind Power Industry Technologies
?This collaboration will create enhanced and innovative solutions that we believe will assist in transforming the growing wind energy industry.?
Continue readingVestas receives wind energy order for 54 MW in Italy
Vestas has received an order for delivery of 18 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines for the ?San Giorgio la Molara? wind farm in Campania, Italy.
Continue readingAPS Reaches Agreement for New Arizona-Based Wind Power Project
Arizona Public Service Co. has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with Perrin Ranch Wind LLC for 100 percent of the energy output from a wind farm.
Continue readingInvenergy is building 100 wind turbines in Illinois
The wind farm was approved three years ago, but a group opposed to the wind farm sued over the zoning process. That lawsuit was settled in late 2008, but it took more time for Invenergy to find financing.
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