The new photovoltaic installation, called Balbona, with a capacity of around 145 MW and for whose construction it is expected to hire around 250 people from the area, will be the company’s largest in the region. In order to encourage the hiring of local labour, the company has launched two training courses in solar panel … Continue reading Endesa builds a photovoltaic solar plant in Jumilla, Murcia
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Three Gorges buys the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Spain
Qualitas Energy has announced the sale of its Mula solar PV plant, located in Murcia, to China Three Gorges Spain, a subsidiary of CTG Europe and part of China Three Gorges Corporation. With an installed capacity of 494 MWp, the plant is positioned as one of the largest photovoltaic projects in Europe. This transaction was … Continue reading Three Gorges buys the largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Spain
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Two Iberdrola photovoltaic plants in Murcia and Salamanca receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
The Peñarrubia (Murcia) and Villarino (Salamanca) solar plants, developed and operated by Iberdrola, have become the 45th project to receive the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF). This recognition highlights their integration into the environment and their respect for biodiversity and local communities. After an independent audit, both projects stood … Continue reading Two Iberdrola photovoltaic plants in Murcia and Salamanca receive the UNEF Seal of Excellence in Sustainability
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Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
Iberdrola and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, has incorporated the first 50 MW (megawatts) of solar PV to their €2 billion renewable energy investment alliance.The Peñarrubia solar PV plant is located Murcia, with a total capacity of 50 MW. This new plant reinforces the strategic alliance of more than €2 … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management close the first 50 MW of photovoltaic power in their 2,500 MW alliance portfolio
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Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
This plant will have SFOne trackers from Soltec. This double-row 1P tracker stands out for its great competitiveness and its low profile, which minimizes visual impact and maximizes energy efficiency. The project will have a total of 5,948 followers. In addition to the supply of the plant, which is scheduled to begin at the end … Continue reading Soltec will supply 367 MW of photovoltaics from its SFOne tracker for X-Elio in Murcia
Continue readingTÜV Nord to certify Nordex?s new offshore wind turbines
In addition to developing systems specifically for offshore wind farm deployment and establishing an offshore wind power business unit, Nordex has acquired a roughly 40% stake in Arcardis Ost 1 wind energy project.
Continue readingVestas Enters into Agreements to Supply Wind Turbines and Services to Greengate Power for Canada?s Largest Wind Farm
Vestas will supply 166 of its V90-1.8 MW wind turbines for the 300 MW Blackspring Ridge I Wind Power Project (?Blackspring Ridge I?), which is anticipated to be Canada?s largest operating wind energy project.
Continue readingGreentech Energy to acquire a 30 MW wind energy plant in Spain
Greentech Energy Systems has signed a share purchase agreement with Gamesa Energìa S.A. to acquire a 30 MW wind farm located in Catalonia, Spain
Continue readingTurkey Wind Energy Sector Analysis
The high potentials of wind energy commercial deployment also imparts a distinguished position in the global scenario, as the country boasts of largest wind power technical potentials in all leading OECD economies.
Continue readingJoint Statement of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Electricity Storage Association (ESA)
Large amounts of wind power are being reliably and cost-effectively integrated onto the power system today, and with the simple cost-effective grid operating reforms.
Continue readingSen. Alexander tilts at wind turbines once again
Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN), a frequent critic of wind energy and booster of nuclear power, was at it again, saying in a Congressional hearing that federal incentives for wind power should be on the chopping block.
Continue readingMacedonia to build first wind energy plant in 2011
Elem plans to build 15 to 18 wind turbines with 2 to 3 MW of capacity each in the next two years in the wind farm first phase of development. The wind power plant will have an overall capacity of 37 MW.
Continue readingMove forward now on wind farm siting, transmission
We at the American Wind Energy Association support putting more electric cars and hybrid electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries into America’s auto fleet.
Continue readingBosch, Daimler To Forge JV For Electric Vehicles
Daimler and Robert Bosch GmbH plan to forge a 50-50 jv during the first half of 2011 to produce motors for electric cars. The electric motors are to be used in Smart electric car with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingWind Energy secures Electricity Generation in Japan after earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident
No wind turbines was damaged by these disasters, and wind power contributes to the electricity supply in Japan
Continue readingWind energy in Asia
In 2010, for the first time ever, more new wind power capacity was installed in developing countries and emerging economies than in the traditional wind farm markets of the OECD.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa invites employees to own a stake in the company
With more than 15 years? experience, Gamesa is a world leader in the design, manufacture, installation and maintenance of wind turbines.
Continue readingGeorgia Wind Energy Project
Georgia is seeking foreign investors for a 50 MW wind farm, Deputy Energy Minister Mariam Valishvili said.
Continue readingIberdrola starts Romania wind farm construction
Iberdrola Renovables has started construction of its 80MW Mihail Viteazu wind farm in the Dobrogea region of Romania. The wind farm will be the first in Iberdrola’s massive Dobrogea Wind Energy Project.
Continue readingEuropean Wind Energy Association 2011 Will Debate Europe’s Energy Policy Vacuum After 2020
This looming energy policy vacuum will be the focus of top level discussions at Europe’s largest wind power conference and exhibition.
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