Enel Green Power has excellent prospects in Mexico thanks to a recent geothermal development agreement and a growing presence in the country’s wind power industry, with two plants under construction. Mexico is an extremely promising market for renewable energy investment, and Enel Green Power, which has been present in the country since 2007 and has … Continue reading Enel Green Power Aiding Green Growth in Mexico
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India’s MNRE starts process for a National Wind Energy Mission
In a major initiative in the new year, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) held a national consultation on the concept note for setting up a National Wind Energy Mission. This will be the second mission on renewable energy after the launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010.
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Freudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh environmental elements with the R 55 seal
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new windmills are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that service disruptions … Continue reading Freudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh environmental elements with the R 55 seal
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Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
Mexico has a very high wind energy potential. One key aspect is to empower society about the importance and benefits of wind energy to Mexico and local communities. Grupo Eolico Mexico (Mexico Wind Group) outreach programs have completed a series of workshops to schools and community centers about Sustainable Development, Carbon footprint, and Wind Energy. … Continue reading Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
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China already has 90 GW of wind power
China aims to install 18 GW of wind power projects in 2014. Findings at the recently concluded National Energy Working Conference 2014 revealed that the country is on track to approve 14 GW of wind power projects (60 per cent of which will be distributed projects). In addition, the country aims to bring the price … Continue reading China already has 90 GW of wind power
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Google will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
Eolus Vind AB and Google have signed a ten year agreement in which Google will buy all electricity generated by 29 wind turbines that Eolus establishes in four wind farms in southern Sweden. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), means that Google during ten years starting in early 2015 will buy all renewable electricity produced by … Continue reading Google will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
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GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
GDF SUEZ Canada Inc. and joint venture partners Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Fiera Axium Infrastructure Inc. today announced the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Project on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, entered commercial operation under a 20-year power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. Located about 40 kilometers west of Port Hardy within the traditional territories of … Continue reading GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
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EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
The European Commission proposes a greenhouse gas target of 40% and a renewables target of 27% by 2030 in its Communication published today. This is despite its own figures which show that setting a 30% renewables target would create over 560,000 more jobs in Europe and boost economic growth while saving billions on imported fossil … Continue reading EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
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Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
Jana Adams, an experienced association marketing executive, has been hired as the new Senior Vice President for Conference, Membership and Business Development at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She starts this week in AWEA’s Washington, D.C. office. “Jana Adams has worked for over 20 years in association leadership positions, managing membership, marketing and communications … Continue reading Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
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Wind energy is too important to halt
Wind power is an important part of the strategy to rid the Earth of greenhouse gas pollution. It’s shortsighted to use the killing of eagles as a reason to dismantle this important energy source. The Audubon Society agrees with the journal Nature that the impact of wind turbines is far smaller than many other causes … Continue reading Wind energy is too important to halt
Continue readingFreudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines Against Harsh Environmental Elements
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new wind turbines are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and wind turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that … Continue reading Freudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines Against Harsh Environmental Elements
Continue readingActive Power Control of Wind Turbines Can Improve Power Grid Reliability
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with partners from the Electric Power Research Institute and the University of Colorado have completed a comprehensive study to understand how wind power technology can assist the power grid by controlling the active power output being placed onto the system. The rest of the power system’s … Continue reading Active Power Control of Wind Turbines Can Improve Power Grid Reliability
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Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
Fersa Panama SA, a developer that’s minority-owned by the Spanish renewable-energy company Fersa Energias Renovables SA, completed a 15-year contract to sell power from its Toabre wind farm in Panama. The company will start building the 102-megawatt project in the second half of the year and later expand it to 225 megawatts, Barcelona-based Fersa Energias … Continue reading Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
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Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
Alstom has signed two contracts totalling around €30 million with Investment Engineering, a renewable energy developer in the Netherlands, for the delivery, installation and commissioning of ECO 110 wind turbines at the Hartelkanaal wind farm – located in the Port of Rotterdam. Alstom will also provide 15 years Operation and Maintenance service. This wind farm … Continue reading Alstom will supply wind turbines to Hartelkanaal wind farm in the Netherlands
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IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
The global renewable energy share can reach and exceed 30 per cent by 2030 at no extra cost, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says in a report, “REmap 2030,” that was published today. The study maps out a pathway for doubling the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix based on the … Continue reading IRENA Maps Out Path to Double the Global Share of Renewable Energy
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Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
Leading offshore wind developers are to give the supply chain a vital insight into new business opportunities as part of a pioneering initiative being held this month (January) at one of the industry’s flagship annual conferences. The Supply Chain Share Fair is one of the key events showcasing at Scottish Renewables’ Offshore Wind & Supply … Continue reading Offshore wind power developers to give supply chain vital business insights
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Gestamp initiates its presence in South Africa with a new wind tower manufacturing facility
GRI – Renewable Industries, wind industrial division of Corporación Gestamp, will start wind tower manufacturing in South Africa, via its new manufacturing facility in Atlantis, Cape Town (Western Cape). More than 200 jobs will be created in this new world class, 150 towers a year plant that will produce wind towers for the South African … Continue reading Gestamp initiates its presence in South Africa with a new wind tower manufacturing facility
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Conca comes up short again
This isn’t the first time that James Conca attacked wind power on Forbes.com and it certainly won’t be the last. Mr. Conca, who works for the nuclear industry, recently posted his latest attack by reaching new depths of falsehood to claim that wind energy in the Pacific Northwest produces
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African leaders urge global investments in continent’s wind energy sector
The presidents of Senegal, Ethiopia and Sierra Leone said here Monday that Africa is offering big opportunities for global investments in the continent’s sustainable energy. Speaking at a panel discussion at the seventh World Future Energy Summit held in Abu Dhabi, Senegalese President Macky Sall said that Africa has the world’s biggest potential in solar … Continue reading African leaders urge global investments in continent’s wind energy sector
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Wind energy maker REpower becomes Senvion
REpower Systems SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, is changing its name as announced: from today, the company will be known as Senvion SE. The Hamburg-based wind turbine manufacturer will now identify itself using the new Senvion branding worldwide. The company has been using the … Continue reading Wind energy maker REpower becomes Senvion
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