In 2014, a study was conducted to determine the economic impact of wind energy development in Oklahoma. The Wind Coalition Executive Director Jeffrey Clark says the study found wind developers have invested more than $6 billion into Oklahoma communities over the past decade. “These projects pay about $22 million annually to landowners. That is … Continue reading Wind Energy Beneficial to Rural Oklahoma Communities
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More than 50 GW Additional Wind Power Capacity, Wind Energy Worldwide Close to 370 GW
According to preliminary figures gathered by WWEA, the year 2014 brought a new record in wind power installations: More than 50 Gigawatt of capacity were added during the year 2014, bringing the total wind power capacity close to 370 Gigawatt. The market volume for new wind energy capacity was 40 % bigger than in … Continue reading More than 50 GW Additional Wind Power Capacity, Wind Energy Worldwide Close to 370 GW
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U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014
The United States saw continued growth in renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency in 2014, according to the third annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The Factbook shows that U.S. deployment of sustainable energy increased as prices continued to fall and that investment in U.S. clean energy grew at a higher rate. Analysts at … Continue reading U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014
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Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
Siemens Canada was one of the leading companies in the Canadian wind market in 2014, contributing to more than half of the 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity installed. That momentum is reinforced today with the completion of the 1,000th blade at Siemens’ wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario. The production of 1,000 … Continue reading Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
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More than 50 GW of installed wind energy capacity was added in 2014: total wind power capacity close to 370 GW
More than 50 GW of installed wind power capacity was added worldwide during 2014, according to a new report from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). According to WWEA data, the yearly amount pushes the total wind power capacity close to 370 GW, or 40% greater than 2013, which is significantly larger than the previous … Continue reading More than 50 GW of installed wind energy capacity was added in 2014: total wind power capacity close to 370 GW
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Wind energy in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has been awarded two new contracts from Turkey. The wind power specialist will be installing 22 units of the N117/2400 Generation Gamma for its customer Sancak Enerji at the “Yahyali” wind farm. In addition, it is supplying its regular customer Dost Enerji with one N90/2500 turbine to enlarge the “Geres” wind farm. The … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Enel Green Power installed capacity: 9.6 GW
Net financial debt at the end of 2014 amounted to 6.0 billion euros, an increase of about 0.7 billion euros on the 5.3 billion euros registered at the end of 2013. Employees at the end of 2014 numbered 3,609 (3,469 at the end of 2013 as restated to take account of the change in the … Continue reading Enel Green Power installed capacity: 9.6 GW
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Gamesa specifies its 2014 cash generation estimate at over €300 million
Gamesa has specified its estimate for net free cash flow generation for 2014 at over €300 million 1, up from initial guidance for positive free cash flow (>0), in the wake of the preliminary 2014 results, still subject to the auditor’s review. This improvement is attributable, primarily, to a strong underlying business performance, which has … Continue reading Gamesa specifies its 2014 cash generation estimate at over €300 million
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Hitachi Zosen, to build 220 MW offshore Japan wind farm
Hitachi Zosen Corp. and nine other companies plan to build a 220-megawatt offshore wind farm in northwestern Japan. The companies will build the station off the coast of Murakami city in Niigata prefecture, the city said in a faxed statement. Construction will start in April 2020. Financial terms weren’t provided. The Nikkei newspaper reported today … Continue reading Hitachi Zosen, to build 220 MW offshore Japan wind farm
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Iberdrola Chairman puts Scotland at centre of renewables strategy
Ignacio Galán, the chairman and chief executive officer of Iberdrola, today outlined a strategy for further multi-billion pound investments in renewables in the UK, with a strong focus on Scotland, in a lecture at the University of Strathclyde. Mr Galán was delivering the fourth James Blyth lecture at the university, in which he gave a … Continue reading Iberdrola Chairman puts Scotland at centre of renewables strategy
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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a 106 MW wind power plant of Gestamp Wind
Vestas will install 53 units of its V110-2.0 MW turbine at five wind farms located in Rio Grande do Norte: Cabeço Preto III, V and VI and Macambira I and II. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional 106 MW order for 53 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for five wind farms located in the … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a 106 MW wind power plant of Gestamp Wind
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Dong takes control at Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm
DONG Energy has acquired the remaining 66.66% ownership interest in the UK offshore wind development Hornsea Project One from its joint venture partner SMart Wind. SMart Wind is a 50/50 joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Siemens Financial Services. Hornsea Project One has a total capacity of up to 1.2GW, which will make it … Continue reading Dong takes control at Hornsea 1 offshore wind farm
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Acciona, Iberdrola and Gamesa will play a key role in the growth of Mexico’s wind power
Figures from the Mexican Wind Energy Association (AMDEE) claim that, in late 2014, the nation’s overall installed capacity from wind facilities reached 2551 MW. At the present moment there are 31 operational wind farms in the country, and this capacity is expected to increase to 9500 MW by 2018. AMDEE chairman José Adrián Escofet … Continue reading Acciona, Iberdrola and Gamesa will play a key role in the growth of Mexico’s wind power
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Shitang wind power plant will provide clean electricity to the Fujian province in China
Vestas has received a 48 MW order from Fujian Funeng New Energy Co. Ltd. for 24 units of the V90-2.0 MW wind turbine. The Shitang wind power plant will provide clean electricity to the Fujian province in China. The contract includes delivery, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines, which is expected to occur … Continue reading Shitang wind power plant will provide clean electricity to the Fujian province in China
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The world’s largest direct-current grid connection at 800 megawatts (MW) has now taken up commercial operation
With this grid connection it is now possible to transmit 800 MW of clean electricity from wind power, enough to supply around one million German households. Siemens has handed over the first North Sea grid connection, BorWin2, to its customer TenneT. The German-Dutch transmission grid operator has accepted the project following successful completion of test … Continue reading The world’s largest direct-current grid connection at 800 megawatts (MW) has now taken up commercial operation
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India adding 2300 MW wind energy capacity this year
The total installed wind energy based capacity in India was 22,465 MW as of December 31, 2014. During the financial year 2014, India witnessed a capacity addition of 23 per cent. Wind power generation rose by 2,084 MW year on year. One additional factor that supported the growth was the reintroduction of generation based incentive … Continue reading India adding 2300 MW wind energy capacity this year
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Siemens Receives Wind Power Order for 48-MW Alexander Wind Farm in Kansas
Siemens announces that it will supply 21 wind turbines to NJR Clean Energy Ventures (NJRCEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NJR), for the 48-megawatt, Kansas-based Alexander wind project, located in Rush, Kan. A service and maintenance agreement was also signed to help ensure the turbines operate at optimal levels. NJRCEV will be investing up … Continue reading Siemens Receives Wind Power Order for 48-MW Alexander Wind Farm in Kansas
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Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
In the fourth quarter of 2014, renewable energy accounted for 16.7% of total Estonian consumption, while the figure was 16.9% at the same time in 2013. Estonia has taken a commitment to bring the share of renewable energy in the total consumption to 17.6% by the year 2020. Despite the fact that … Continue reading Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
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Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality (“RCM”) are pleased to officially inaugurate the Témiscouata Wind Farms after commissioning the first 23.5 MW in December 2014. Jean D’Amour, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions and Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy, stated that “wind power is undoubtedly an industry with a … Continue reading Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
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Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines
Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, announced today that the 211-megawatt (MW) Stephens Ranch Wind Project in Texas reached commercial operation (COD) in November 2014. In addition, tax equity funding closed with affiliates of GE Energy Financial Services and Santander Bank, N.A. Financial details were not disclosed. … Continue reading Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines
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