As the cheapest source of electricity in several parts of the world, wind energy has taken a key role in the global energy transition, unlocking growth opportunities in new markets and customer segments for Vestas. To grasp these opportunities, Vestas is executing our strategy to invest in technology and commercial capabilities beyond wind energy technology, … Continue reading Vestas to acquire minority stake in SOWITEC
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EDF Energies Nouvelles expands into the Brazilian wind power market
EDF Energies Nouvelles has purchased a portfolio of wind energy development projects from SOWITEC, one of the leading international renewable energy developers, with a total capacity of about 800 MW, including 70 MW already entitled to sign a regulated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Pursuing the development of its international operations EDF Energies Nouvelles announces … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles expands into the Brazilian wind power market
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Wind energy in Russia: wind farm in the Arkhangelsk region
A new wind farm being constructed on the shores of Russia’s Arkhangelsk region will be one of the largest such wind power plants in Europe and have will generate more energy than all of Russia’s current wind farms combined. Mezhregionsoyuzenergo closed joint-stock company and the German SoWiTec have partnered on the project’s construction. The latter … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia: wind farm in the Arkhangelsk region
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SoWiTec to build 200 MW wind energy project in Russia
Wind farm capacity of 100-200 MW plans to build in the Rostov Region German company SoWiTec Group – an agreement was signed by Don Governor Vasily Golubev and CEO SoWiTec International GmbH Gerd Hummel. Declared amount of the initial investment in the project – at least 6 billion. “At SoWiTec Group, we have chosen the … Continue reading SoWiTec to build 200 MW wind energy project in Russia
Continue readingSoWiTec to finish wind farm in Chile
Valle de los Vientos Wind Power Plant has been designed to include 45 wind turbines.
Continue readingCanadians get ready for Global Wind Day festivities
A tour of an Ontario wind turbines manufacturing plant followed by a visit to a nearby operating wind farm are among the Canadian events on Wednesday.
Continue readingLLNL partners with SWAY to launch deep sea offshore wind power project
In the United States, offshore wind farm projects must strike a balance between technological and economic challenges and adhere to more demanding environmental requirements to be successful.
Continue readingAccelerating the Transition to Renewable Energy Technologies
That cover a range of technologies, including energy efficient buildings and appliances, renewable energy sources, electric vehicles and smart grids.
Continue readingYes, wind energy and wave power are renewable; New Scientist pulls a Charlie Sheen
Joe Romm, on his Climate Progress blog, along with help from scientists at NASA, Stanford University, and California State University, carries a detailed critique of both the New Scientist article and the original paper.
Continue readingIberdrola-Wind energy in Scotland: two new wind power projects
Iberdrola Renovables has a strong presence in the wind farm sector in Scotland, so in offshore wind power, and land. The new wind farm facilitys will have wind turbines of 3 MW of Alstom.
Continue readingColizen signs agreement with Renault for the supply of electric vehicles Kangoo Z.E.
2011 is a decisive year in Renault’s history, with the launch of three electric car models, Fluence Z.E., Kangoo Z.E. and Twizy, followed by ZOE in 2012.
Continue readingU.S. ranks No. 1 in geothermal energy production
A total of 43 states have companies involved in geothermal power development operations. The total installed capacity of the U.S. is approximately 3,102 MW, enough to power over 2 million homes.
Continue readingU.S. encourages development of solar power with multiple programs
California is the largest solar energy system in the world with nine concentrating solar power facilities in the Mojave Desert boasting a total concentrated solar energy capacity of 354 megawatts.
Continue readingChina Lithium Technologies Unveils New Lithium Magic Cube Product
The company unveiled its newly developed Lithium Magic Cube product series, which includes battery modules, battery management systems, and charging systems for lithium-ion batteries.
Continue readingEU leading the way in newly installed solar photovoltaic cells
In 2009, newly installed photovoltaic (PV) cells world-wide produced a peak amount of electricity estimated at 7.4 GW, out of which 5.8 GW was located in Europe.
Continue readingEaton Electric Vehicle Charging Station to Support Mitsubishi Clean Across Canada Tour
i-MiEV (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle), will leave on a 28 day coast-to-coast tour, Clean Across Canada.
Continue readingFormer Chilean energy minister joins Vestas to promote the development of wind energy in Latin America
Former Chilean Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman hired to promote the development of wind power in Latin America.
Continue readingGermany will only use renewable energy for electricity production in 2050
Germany is the second country in installed wind power, and has several large wind turbines manufacturers worldwide, such as Enercon, Nordex and Siemens.
Continue readingBallast Nedam Signs Contract for Walney II Offshore Wind Farm
Ballast Nedam Offshore has signed a contract with Walney (UK) Offshore Windfarms Ltd to install 51 foundations for offshore wind turbines as part of the Walney II wind power project.
Continue readingSunEdison plans to complete 12 MW solar energy plants in Italy
SunEdison, a division of MEMC Electronic Materials, Inc. (NYSE: WFR), announced plans to complete 12 one-megawatt (MW) solar energy plants in the province of Lecce, Apulia in Italy.
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