Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power today announces the successful completion of financial close for three wind farms in South Africa with a combined capacity of 360 megawatts. In October 2013 a consortium led by Mainstream was awarded the contracts for the three wind farms by the Department of Energy in South Africa … Continue reading Mainstream completes financial close for three wind power farms in South Afric
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Abengoa signs PPA and secures financing of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Xina Solar One in South Africa
Abengoa signs power purchase agreement and secures financing of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Xina Solar One, 100 MW solar thermal plant in South Africa. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB) an international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environmental sectors, announced today that, in an institutional ceremony with the … Continue reading Abengoa signs PPA and secures financing of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Xina Solar One in South Africa
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Acciona starts up the photovoltaic plant with the highest production in Africa
Acciona Energía has put the Sishen solar photovoltaic plant into service. With its 216 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity generation per year, it will have the highest level of production of all the plants that are operational in Africa. ACCIONA holds a majority stake in the plant, the first photovoltaic facility built by the company in … Continue reading Acciona starts up the photovoltaic plant with the highest production in Africa
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Enel Green Power awarded 513 MW in South Africa photovoltaic and wind energy auction
These projects mark a significant step forward in Enel Green Power growth strategy in Africa. Enel Green Power (EGP) has been awarded with the right to sign energy supply contracts with the South Africa utility Eskom for 314 MWp of solar projects and 199 MW of wind projects (for a total of 513 MW) in … Continue reading Enel Green Power awarded 513 MW in South Africa photovoltaic and wind energy auction
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Wind energy in South Africa: Jeffreys Bay wind farm
On the 22nd of July 2013 began transport of wind tubines from the port of Ngqura to the Jeffreys Bay wind farm. This marks a milestone in the construction of one the largest wind farms in South Africa’s renewable energy integrated power producer programme (REIPPP) to date. The first shipments of components will be transported … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Jeffreys Bay wind farm
Continue readingBrazil wind power taking off, industry seeks long-term policy
?International experience has shown that long-term investor certainty is key for developing and sustaining a wind energy market,? said Ramon Fiestas, Director of GWEC?s Latin America Committee.
Continue readingSpain targets 1400 MW in new wind power capacity annually to 2020
The Spanish government has set an annual target for installed wind energy of 1400 MW between 2013-2020, according to a draft regulation sent to CNE, the energy sector regulator, by the Ministry of Industry.
Continue readingTianjin Binhai’s first wind energy project, the Dashentang wind farm, will begin operation next
Tianjin Binhai’s first wind energy project, the Dashentang wind farm, will begin operation next year, and generate enough power for 73,000 families.
Continue readingMaldives to generate 60 percent of energy from solar energy
Maldives has launched an ambitious plan to generate 60 percent of its electricity from solar power by 2020 as part of its aim to become the world’s first carbon neutral nation.
Continue readingMexico?s First Integrated Solar Energy Company
As an integrated Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic Enterprise, Baja Sun Energy will also be able to provide the lowest-cost solar energy solution for North America.
Continue readingGE to apply MRI magnet tech to scale-up to 15 MW wind turbines
The larger wind power levels leads to more favorable economies of scale (eg, fewer towers for a given wind farm output) that will help reduce the cost of wind energy.
Continue readingGeneral Motors and LG to jointly develop electric vehicles
General Motors Co and LG Corp have struck a deal to develop electric cars. LG provides the lithium-ion batteries used in the Chevy Volt and Opel Ampera.
Continue readingGlobal Wind Day festivities enthrall people around the world
A sampling of last week?s Global Wind Day events reveals a rapidly growing interest in harnessing the emissions-free power of wind energy.
Continue readingChina, the most attractive country for renewable energy
This is principally due to China diversifying its renewables portfolio through an increased focus on offshore wind energy and concentrated solar power.
Continue readingAmonix Celebrates Milestone at Its Manufacturing Facility in Southern Nevada
Amonix, manufacturer of concentrated solar power photovoltaic (CPV) systems, celebrated the completion of the manufacturing ramp-up of its 214,000 square foot manufacturing facility in North Las Vegas.
Continue readingPotential of Renewable Energy Outlined
Close to 80 percent of the world?s energy supply could be met by renewables by mid-century if backed by the right enabling public policies a new report shows.
Continue readingVietnam – 21 wind farm projects
The Ministry of Industry and Trade will pass the draft of a long-awaited incentive policy for wind power to the Government this month. There are a total of 21 wind farm projects.
Continue readingVeidekke awarded contract for Lista Wind Farm in Norway
The wind energy plant will consist of thirty-one wind turbines and have an installed capacity of 102 MW.
Continue readingBP Wind Energy has started work on its fourth wind farm in Texas
BP Wind Energy announced that construction has begun on its 90 wind turbines Trinity Hills wind farm in Archer and Young counties, about 90 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
Continue readingLa energía eólica en Suráfrica-Suráfrica tendrá 300 MW en 2012
Suráfrica se fijó como meta que tres por ciento de su energía provenga de fuentes renovables para 2013. El potencial eólico surafricano asciende a más de 70.000 MW.
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