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
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Signs 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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Gamesa sells a 25.5 MW wind farm in Greece to Eren
The wind farm comprises 30 G52-850 kW wind turbines. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has closed the sale of a 25.5 MW wind farm¹ in Greece to EMV, a Greek subsidiary of Eren. The Kithaironas wind farm- developed and promoted by Gamesa- is located in Thivas, in the region of Viotia, and … Continue reading Gamesa sells a 25.5 MW wind farm in Greece to Eren
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La Ventosa wind farm (Mexico) increased to 102 MW
Iberdrola has installed an additional 22 megawatts (MW) comprising 11 Gamesa G80 wind turbines. IBERDROLA has extended by 22 MW the capacity of its La Ventosa wind power complex, one of its most emblematic renewable facilities in the Americas, taking it up to 102 MW. To this end, it has installed on the site 11 … Continue reading La Ventosa wind farm (Mexico) increased to 102 MW
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China WindPower Sees
China WindPower Group Ltd. (182) expects a “significant increase” in 2013 profit after boosting output from wind farms and solar farms. The Board wishes to inform the Shareholders and potential investors that based on the information currently available to the Board, the Group expects to record a significant increase in net profit for the year … Continue reading China WindPower Sees
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Wind power in Phillipines: Cebu wind farm gets foreign interest
A local power company will be joining forces with a Malaysian firm and a Chinese company for the establishment of a wind farm in Cebu, which is set for commencement early this year. Amihan Energy, a local power company, recently signed a memorandum of agreement with Visayan Wind Energy Holdings, Mudajaya Berhad of Malaysia and … Continue reading Wind power in Phillipines: Cebu wind farm gets foreign interest
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Wind energy tax credit expires
The wind power industry faces uncertainty again as a key federal incentive for wind farms expired at midnight Tuesday, almost one year after getting a reprieve. Unlike last year, there’s no “fiscal cliff” deal to get Congress to act at the last minute to renew the wind production tax credit. A budget package passed earlier … Continue reading Wind energy tax credit expires
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Vestas receives 36 MW wind energy order from leading German wind farm developer juwi Wind
Vestas has secured an order from the leading German wind power plant developer juwi Wind totalling 36 MW. The wind energy order consists of 12 V112-3.0MW wind turbines and will be deployed at three different wind farm projects in Germany. The contract comprises supply, installation and commissioning of the turbines, along with a VestasOnline
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Vestas signs 51.8 MW wind power orders for V100-2.0 MW wind turbines in India with Powerica Ltd.
Vestas has secured two orders in India from Powerica Ltd., totalling 51.8 MW. Both orders include delivery, installation, and commissioning of 25 V100-2.0 MW and one V100-1.8 MW turbines. The Jangi and Charbara projects are located in Gujarat. Commissioning is expected in July 2014 for 21.8 MW and in March 2015 for 30 MW.
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Consumers will benefit from abundant wind energy
The provincial government’s new 10-year plan to meet new energy demand and keep BC Hydro rates as low as possible has received lots of attention. First and foremost, it’s important to point out the obvious: the provincial government and BC Hydro brought forward a plan to keep rates low in the face of significant cost … Continue reading Consumers will benefit from abundant wind energy
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Wind Works Power Corp. Orders Nordex Wind Turbines for its Thunder Spirit Project in North Dakota
Wind Works Power Corp. (OTC:WWPW – News), is pleased to announce it has placed an order with Nordex USA, Inc. for up to 60 wind turbines for its 100% owned Thunder Spirit project, which will enable the project to maintain eligibility for the federal production tax credits (PTC). Thunder Spirit, located in Hettinger, North Dakota, … Continue reading Wind Works Power Corp. Orders Nordex Wind Turbines for its Thunder Spirit Project in North Dakota
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Enel Green Power has completed and connected to the grid its new 90 MW Valle de los Vientos wind farm in Chile
The investment has been partly covered through a loan that Enel Green Power, acting through Enel Green Power International BV, has agreed with the Danish Export Credit Agency (EKF) and Citi, the latter as sole lead arranger and agent. The loan, which totals EUR 100 million, is also aimed at the Taltal wind farm, currently … Continue reading Enel Green Power has completed and connected to the grid its new 90 MW Valle de los Vientos wind farm in Chile
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Vestas receives 39 MW order for the extension of the Carape wind power plant in Uruguay
Vengano S.A. has signed an agreement for the extension of the Carape wind power plant in Uruguay using 13 Vestas V112-3.0 MW wind turbines. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered from the third quarter of 2014 and commissioned by the first quarter of 2015. Vestas has been operating in Latin America for the … Continue reading Vestas receives 39 MW order for the extension of the Carape wind power plant in Uruguay
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DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
The application made in September 2013 by Dudgeon Offshore Wind to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to vary the offshore planning consent for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm has now been approved. The original planning consent was granted in 2012. These variations were requested following a review of the design of the … Continue reading DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm
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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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U.S.: Tax credit (PTC) for wind energy to expire
Northwest wind developers are once again grappling with uncertainty as the federal tax credit for renewable energy production is set to expire Dec. 31. It’s a familiar challenge for the industry. The credit, which pays 2.3 cents per kilowatt-hour of electricity generated by wind, nearly expired a year ago until it was extended by Congress … Continue reading U.S.: Tax credit (PTC) for wind energy to expire
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Renewable energies (wind energy, CSP, PV) covered 42.4% of the demand in Spain
For the first time ever, wind power has been the technology that contributed most to demand coverage, reaching 21.1%. The electricity demand on the Spanish peninsula during 2013, after factoring in the effects of seasonal and working patterns, has fallen by 2.1%, signifying a third straight annual decline. Gross demand was 246,166 GWh, 2.3% … Continue reading Renewable energies (wind energy, CSP, PV) covered 42.4% of the demand in Spain
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Floating wind farm
A five wind turbine floating wind farm – believed to be Europe’s largest – is set to be built off the coast of Peterhead. The Hywind project will see the five wind turbines operate in waters several miles from land and comes after the Crown Estate granted an agreement to Norwegian firm Statoil. Statoil’s Siri … Continue reading Floating wind farm
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Fossil Fuel Industry and Koch Brothers Align to Kill Extension of Wind Energy Tax Credits
It seems that every year, renewable energy advocates are forced to respond to some false claims made by oil or coal interest groups trying to mislead the public and legislators into believing that solar and wind energy are not worth supporting. Even though wind power is a clean, renewable, homegrown form of energy that is … Continue reading Fossil Fuel Industry and Koch Brothers Align to Kill Extension of Wind Energy Tax Credits
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