Enel Green Power, through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V., has concluded an agreement with Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Bancomer (Mexico) for a 150 million US dollar loan to be used to partially cover its investment plan in Mexico. The 5-year loan, disbursed in 2013, has an interest rate in … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs loan agreement with BBVA in Mexico and Chile
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Wind energy in India: NHPC to set up 82 MW wind farm in Kerala
As part of its diversification programme, the National Hydropower Corporation Ltd (NHPC) Monday inked a deal with the Kerala government to set up an 82 MW wind farm in the state’s Palakkad district. “We have identified 500 acres of land in Palakkad district for which the survey also has been completed. They (NHPC) have said … Continue reading Wind energy in India: NHPC to set up 82 MW wind farm in Kerala
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South Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
An association that promotes the development of wind energy in South Dakota has named a new executive director. Paul Bachman of Harrisburg took over as executive director of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association last week. He is the former department head and manager of the Sioux Falls office of DGR Engineering. Bachman currently serves … Continue reading South Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
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Vestas upgrades free cash flow expectations for 2013 to approx EUR 1bn
By the end of 2013, Vestas had already announced 4,761MW of orders, more than 2012’s 3,738MW, and with the prospect of more to come from unannounced deals. Mr Runevad said in November that customers were returning to Vestas after it had shored up its finances. Based on preliminary reporting, Vestas upgrades the expectations for the … Continue reading Vestas upgrades free cash flow expectations for 2013 to approx EUR 1bn
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German wind energy generation increases 2.8% in 2013
German wind power generation increased 2.8% to 47.14TWh in 2013, compared with 45.86TWh in 2012. On 24th December 2013 German wind power output reached its second highest ever at 0.54TWh after the record 0.57TWh on 6th December 2013. Wind energy generation in December 2013 alone reached 7.45TWh compared with 5.58TWh in December 2012. Germany’s 2013 … Continue reading German wind energy generation increases 2.8% in 2013
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Wind power generated largest part of Spain
Wind energy generated 21.1% of Spain’s energy in 2013, while coal-fired power plants declined by 4.7%. Spain generated the largest chunk of its energy from wind power in 2013 – the first country to hit this renewables milestone – according to figures from the country’s national wind association. Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) is set to … Continue reading Wind power generated largest part of Spain
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RWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Innogy has revised plans for the proposed Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm project, which is being developed off the Lincolnshire Coast in the North Sea. Work on the site design has resulted in RWE Innogy deciding to progress the development with a reduced capacity which ranges between 600 and 900 megawatts, rather than the … Continue reading RWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
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Enbridge to Invest $0.2 Billion in Texas Wind Power Project
Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) for construction of the 110-megawatt (MW) Keechi Wind Farm, located in Jack County, Texas, at a cost of approximately US$0.2 billion. Construction for Keechi Wind Farm commenced in December 2013 and … Continue reading Enbridge to Invest $0.2 Billion in Texas Wind Power Project
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Senegal’s largest wind power project moves closer
Senegal’s first wind farm has taken a major step forward with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility Senelec. The wind energy project, at Taïba Ndiaye on the wind-rich north coast, has also increased in size from 125 MW to 151.8 MW, and will now feature 46 Vestas V-126 3.3MW wind … Continue reading Senegal’s largest wind power project moves closer
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8 Ways Wind Energy Companies Are Trying to Stop Killing Birds and Bats
J. Marijs/Shutterstock This story originally appeared on Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk initiative. Hundreds of thousands of birds and bats are killed by wind turbines in the US each year, including some protected species such as the golden eagle and the Indiana bat. That’s only a small fraction of … Continue reading 8 Ways Wind Energy Companies Are Trying to Stop Killing Birds and Bats
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory tests wind turbines
National Wind Technology Center is using a new $16 million dynamometer to test how wind turbines perform. The 5-megawatt dynamometer test facility is the newest addition at the center, which is part of the Golden-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The new facility is an upgrade from a 2.5-megawatt dynamometer at the center. “As wind turbines … Continue reading National Renewable Energy Laboratory tests wind turbines
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Gamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
The contract with Globeleq Mesoamerica Energywill allow the Spanish company to set up 25 of its G87 2MW wind turbines at the project location in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Gamesa will likely additionally create much of the necessary infrastructure for the premises which includes a substation, a high-tension line and grid connection. The … Continue reading Gamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
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Greece Wind Energy Market on the Rise
Greece’s wind energy sector showed signs of investment recovery during the second half of 2013, despite the adverse conditions, the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN) said on Thursday. At regional level , central Greece remains on top of wind installations, it said. Total net wind power installed between June-December 2013 was 71,15 MW, nearly twice … Continue reading Greece Wind Energy Market on the Rise
Continue readingWind energy in Costa Rica: Gamesa to install a turnkey wind farm with capacity of 50 MW
Gamesa will deliver and install 25 of its G87-2.0 MW wind turbines for Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy in the Orosí wind power project. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed a contract to build, deliver and install a 50-MW wind farm as a turnkey project for Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) in Costa Rica. … Continue reading Wind energy in Costa Rica: Gamesa to install a turnkey wind farm with capacity of 50 MW
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Wind turbines: TPI Launches Second China Blade Plant, Signs Long-term Agreement With Acciona
TPI Composites, a leading global wind blade manufacturer, announced today that it has signed a multiyear supply agreement with Acciona Windpower SA to provide wind blades from TPI’s new factory in Dafeng, China. Acciona intends to export these blades for projects around the world including North America. TPI will also manufacture high-precision molds and … Continue reading Wind turbines: TPI Launches Second China Blade Plant, Signs Long-term Agreement With Acciona
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Bolivia opens first wind farm built by Chinese company
Bolivian President Evo Morales on Thursday inaugurated the first pilot wind farm in this South American country in the central department of Cochabamba. At the inauguration of the 3-mega watt (MW) capacity wind farm built by China’s Hydrochina Corporation in Qollpana, Cochabamba, Morales said “this is a historic day, because we are delivering the Bolivian … Continue reading Bolivia opens first wind farm built by Chinese company
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PNE WIND USA Constructs Chilocco Wind Farm Project
PNE WIND USA, a subsidiary of the Cuxhaven, Germany based wind farm developer PNE WIND AG, has begun construction on the Chilocco wind farm project located in U.S. State of Oklahoma. The project, which has been developed to the point of construction over the past few years will now be build in several phases and … Continue reading PNE WIND USA Constructs Chilocco Wind Farm Project
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Bolivia opens China-built wind farm
Bolivia on Thursday opened its first wind power facility, constructed by Chinese firm HydroChina at a cost of $7.6 million. “Today we are delivering to the Bolivian people … the country’s first wind energy station,” President Evo Morales said at an event in the rural town of Qollpana, in Cochabamba state, some 500 kilometers (310 … Continue reading Bolivia opens China-built wind farm
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Geosea secures offshore wind power contracts
GeoSea secured a new EPCI contract for the design, supply and installation of the foundations and another contract for the installation of 15 wind turbines for the Kentish Flats Extension Offshore Wind Farm from Vattenfall, one of the largest operators of offshore wind farms. Kentish Flats Extension is a new offshore wind project situated off … Continue reading Geosea secures offshore wind power contracts
Continue readingSigns of recovery in Greek wind energy market
Greece?s wind energy sector showed signs of investment recovery during the second half of 2013, despite the adverse conditions, the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN) said on Thursday. At regional level , central Greece remains on top of wind installations, it said. According to AMNA, total net wind power installed between June-December 2013 was 71,15 … Continue reading Signs of recovery in Greek wind energy market
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