Renewable energy from solar energy and wind power is not only an excellent power alternative for the future but it can also revolutionise electricity generation in Sabah, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Ewon Ebin. He said Sabah had its own uniqueness as it endowed was rich natural resources which could be used … Continue reading Solar power, wind energy can change power generation in Sabah
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India can lead in harnessing solar power and wind energy
Dr Ignacio Campino says India can lead the way in harnessing non-conventional energy sources, stressing “new solutions” to resolve environmental issues. The director of Hamburg-based Desertec Foundation, Campino spoke to Srinand Jha on the sidelines of the HT Leadership Summit. Excerpts: Your focus has been on using desert areas as an energy resource. Quite true. … Continue reading India can lead in harnessing solar power and wind energy
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American Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
Today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) welcomes the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s (FWS) final rule to extend the total maximum duration of take permits allowed for under the 2009 Eagle Permit Rule. customized weight loss However, this rule must only be a first step in creating a rational and effective approach to eagle … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association reacts to USFWS eagle permit ruling
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Milestone Cleared for Second Wind Energy Research Lease Offshore Virginia
As part of President Obama’s Climate Action Plan to create American jobs, develop domestic clean energy sources and cut carbon pollution, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced today it has taken another important step toward issuing a wind energy research lease to the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME), after … Continue reading Milestone Cleared for Second Wind Energy Research Lease Offshore Virginia
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PNE WIND sees prospects for offshore wind energy on Germany’s coastline
PNE WIND AG is currently working on twelve offshore wind farm projects. The wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG, sees further prospects for an expansion of offshore wind energy on Germany’s coastline. In PNE WINDs opinion, the prolongation of the acceleration model for electricity generated by offshore wind farms as agreed in the coalition … Continue reading PNE WIND sees prospects for offshore wind energy on Germany’s coastline
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Vergnet: New partnership to develop UK wind energy projects
Vergnet, manufacturer of medium scale wind turbines, has announced it has joined forces with Wind Turbines as it develops the growing medium wind energy sector. The partnership between Vergnet, which is headquartered in France, and Wind Turbines based in Manchester, was formalised this week with both companies working on a range of GB wind energy … Continue reading Vergnet: New partnership to develop UK wind energy projects
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Vestas to make wind turbines for Canadian wind power projects
Vestas has received a 24 MW order for 12 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines from juwi Wind Canada Ltd. for four projects in Nova Scotia, Canada. Deliveries for all projects — Truro Heights, Millbrook, Whynotts and Chebucto Pockwock — are expected to occur in mid-2014 with commissioning in the second half of next year. “We … Continue reading Vestas to make wind turbines for Canadian wind power projects
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Goldwind to provide 20 wind turbines for Mireasa wind farm in Romania
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. (“Goldwind” or the “Company”, Shenzhen stock code 002202, Hong Kong stock code 2208), announced, after its wholly owned subsidiary Goldwind International Limited signed a 50MW turbine supply contract with the Romanian company -Mireasa Energies S.R.L. last year, recently the first turbine had been successfully installed, which is also … Continue reading Goldwind to provide 20 wind turbines for Mireasa wind farm in Romania
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Wind Energy Industry Addresses Bird Mortality Issue
Duke Energy Renewables has taken proactive steps to address the issue of bird mortality at the company’s wind farm generation sites. The actions, among the first in the wind industry, follow an agreement with the Department of Justice over the deaths of golden eagles at two sites in Wyoming. The DOJ had filed misdemeanor charges … Continue reading Wind Energy Industry Addresses Bird Mortality Issue
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Obama calls on federal government to move to 20% renewables by 2020
On December 5th, 2013 U.S. President Barack Obama signed a memorandum directing the nation’s federal government to meet 20% of its electricity demand with renewable energy sources by 2020, more than double the current level. romeo and juliet essay As a first step, agencies are required to source 10% of their electricity from renewables by … Continue reading Obama calls on federal government to move to 20% renewables by 2020
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Audubon report says wind turbines, wildlife can coexist in Maine
One of Maine’s top wildlife advocacy groups says there’s plenty of room in the state to accommodate animal habitat and wind energy development. In a report released Wednesday night, Falmouth-based Maine Audubon found that of the 1.1 million acres in the state where there’s enough wind to justify turbines, 933,000 acres don’t overlap with sensitive … Continue reading Audubon report says wind turbines, wildlife can coexist in Maine
Continue readingProject allows mid-Atlantic island to boost wind power capacity while maintaining stability of grid
ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has delivered and commissioned a microgrid control solution that enables the island of Faial in the Atlantic ocean to add more wind energy to its power mix without destabilizing the network. Faial is one of nine volcanic islands in the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago located midway between … Continue reading Project allows mid-Atlantic island to boost wind power capacity while maintaining stability of grid
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PCW submits eagle conservation plan for 3 GW wind farm
Continuing the advancement of the Chokecherry and Sierra Madre Wind Energy Project through the federal permitting process, Power Company of Wyoming LLC is submitting a comprehensive Eagle Conservation Plan along with an application for a programmatic eagle permit to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for environmental review and approval. PCW
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Gemini 600MW offshore wind farm approved in Netherlands
Typhoon Offshore, on behalf of Gemini, announced today that the permits for Gemini, the 600MW offshore wind farm that will be built in the North Sea 55 kilometers north of the Dutch island of Schiermonnikoog, are now irrevocable. The permits had to be amended due to the complete redesign of the project, resulting in a … Continue reading Gemini 600MW offshore wind farm approved in Netherlands
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Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Deutsche Messe Announce Long-Term Partnership to grow CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Deutsche Messe announced today a long-term partnership to enhance and expand CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition. Starting with CanWEA 2014 in Montreal, CanWEA and Deutsche Messe’s North American subsidiary, Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), will jointly work to organize and operate the event. my family essay “Deutsche Messe has … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and Deutsche Messe Announce Long-Term Partnership to grow CanWEA’s Annual Conference and Exhibition
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Wind energy supporters worried about extension of Production Tax Credit
Officials in Iowa’s wind energy industry are concerned the federal government still hasn’t extended the Production Tax Credit — or PTC — for wind projects. Harold Prior, executive director of the Iowa Wind Energy Association, says Senate leaders haven’t included the PTC in markup legislation, and that’s a worry since time is running out and … Continue reading Wind energy supporters worried about extension of Production Tax Credit
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Enel Green Power in North America
Following EGP’s growth in North America over the last year, it has put the Cove Fort geothermal plant in Utah into service and begun work on the construction of the Origin wind farm in Oklahoma. personality essay Enel Green Power has put the Cove Fort geothermal plant into service and is beginning work on the … Continue reading Enel Green Power in North America
Continue readingVestas receives 44 MW wind turbines order for the Kangal RES wind power plant in Turkey
Kangal Elektrik Uretim A.S. has signed an agreement to construct a wind farm using 22 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines. The company’s first wind energy project will be ready for turbine installation in the first quarter of 2014. The 44 MW Kangal RES wind power plant will be installed in the Sivas province, Turkey. The contract … Continue reading Vestas receives 44 MW wind turbines order for the Kangal RES wind power plant in Turkey
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Gamesa to supply 128 MW wind turbines to Gestamp Wind in Brazil
The company will fit 64 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines in Rio Grande do Norte state and will maintain them for 10 years. Gamesa continues to consolidate its presence in Brazil, where it has secured contracts for over 1,000 MW. The parties have also agreed the installation of another 10 MW in Turkey. Gamesa, a global … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 128 MW wind turbines to Gestamp Wind in Brazil
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Virginia groups call for legislative support of offshore wind power
As Congress considers extending critical federal incentives for wind energy this month, leaders from the Virginia Offshore Wind Development Authority, the City of Norfolk, and the Virginia Ship Repair Association joined Environment Virginia to detail the economic and environmental benefits of supporting offshore wind power and its related supply chain industries. America
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