Sindh government has allotted 1408 acres of land in the Wind Corridor of Thatta District for development of 49.5 MW Wind Energy project by Master Wind Energy Limited. The signing Ceremony was organised in the Energy Department. The lease document was signed by Brig (retired) Tariq Izaz on behalf of the Master Wind Energy Ltd. … Continue reading 49.5 MW Wind Energy project by Master Wind Energy in Sindh, Pakistan
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Chinese And American Wind Energy Installations Explodes — But Who Is Number One?
The United States and China have been competing for the title of “Number One” wind energy giant in the world. New figures from Bloomberg New Energy Finance outlining investment numbers from 2014 show that China once again saw more wind energy installations over the year. However, the American Wind Energy Association continues to claim that … Continue reading Chinese And American Wind Energy Installations Explodes — But Who Is Number One?
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Hereford wind farm in Texas
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Hereford wind farm by its US subsidiary, EDF Renewable Energy. With the start-up of this 200 MW facility, the subsidiary has now achieved more than two-thirds of the gigawatt of projects the Group is set to build by year-end 2015 in Texas. Located in … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the 200 MW Hereford wind farm in Texas
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Briscoe Wind Farm is a large-scale asset in the Texas wind energy market
Capital Dynamics, a global private asset manager, GE Energy Financial Services and Morgan Stanley are pleased to announce they have completed financing for the 150-megawatt (MW) Briscoe Wind Farm, LLC (“Briscoe Wind Farm”) spanning 20,000 acres in Briscoe County, Texas, USA. Once operational, Briscoe Wind Farm targets providing clean and renewable power generation that … Continue reading Briscoe Wind Farm is a large-scale asset in the Texas wind energy market
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Rapid growth of wind power production in Finland
Last year witnessed a rapid growth of wind power production in Finland, said the Finnish Wind Power Association on Wednesday. The association said in a press release that the total production of wind power in Finland exceeded 1 billion kilowatt hours in 2014, which grew by 43 percent compared to the previous year. The … Continue reading Rapid growth of wind power production in Finland
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China dominates global wind energy market in 2014 installing over 40% of all new wind power capacity worldwide
In 2014, China installed 20.7GW – over four times more than the US – and more than 40% of all new wind power capacity worldwide. For perspective, China has been the world’s largest wind energy market for six years, since overtaking the US. China now has 96 GW of grid-connected wind energy capacity, or more … Continue reading China dominates global wind energy market in 2014 installing over 40% of all new wind power capacity worldwide
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Suzlon Sells Senvion for $1.16 Billion
Suzlon Energy Ltd. , one of the world’s largest wind-turbine makers, has sold it its German subsidiary, Senvion SE, in a billion-dollar deal, making it the latest Indian company to unload assets to shed debt. Suzlon said Thursday that the U.S.-based private-equity fund Centerbridge Partners LP had bought the German company for 1 billion euros … Continue reading Suzlon Sells Senvion for $1.16 Billion
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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 Alexander wind farm, located in Rush, Kansas. A service and maintenance agreement was also signed to help ensure the wind turbines operate at optimal levels. NJRCEV is responsible for constructing, … Continue reading Siemens receives wind power order for 48-MW Alexander wind farm in Kansas
Continue readingEDF Renewable Energy’s Hereford Wind Power Project in Texas Becomes Operational
EDF Renewable Energy announced today that the 200-megawatt (MW) Hereford Wind Project in Texas reached commercial operation (COD) on December 22, 2014. In addition, tax equity financing closed with BNY Mellon and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Financial details were not disclosed. Encompassing approximately 15,000 acres in Deaf Smith County, southeast of the town of … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy’s Hereford Wind Power Project in Texas Becomes Operational
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association launches the wind power barometer to show that wind energy reduces electricity price
It´s a fact that wind power reduces the price of electricity: the more the wind blows, the lower the pool or wholesale electricity market price is, which benefits consumers and companies in their electricity bills. To make this lowering effect of wind power on prices more evident to consumers, the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association launches the wind power barometer to show that wind energy reduces electricity price
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Vestas has received a wind energy order in the USA for 149 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 298 MW wind power
Vestas has received from First Reserve a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 149 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines to be installed at the 298 MW Kingfisher Wind farm project in Oklahoma. First Reserve, the largest global private equity and infrastructure investment firm exclusively focused on energy, has agreed to acquire the construction-ready … Continue reading Vestas has received a wind energy order in the USA for 149 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 298 MW wind power
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Winergy Drive Systems Corporation receives contract from First Wind to rebuild wind turbine gearboxes
First Wind, a renewable energy company focused on the development, financing, construction, ownership and operation of utility-scale power projects in the United States, has contracted with Winergy Drive Systems Corporation (WDSC) to rebuild gearboxes for some of its Clipper wind turbines at wind farms across the country, from Vermont to Hawaii. “We are excited to … Continue reading Winergy Drive Systems Corporation receives contract from First Wind to rebuild wind turbine gearboxes
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Gamesa to deliver its first G97-2.0 MW Class S wind turbines, purpose-designed for the Indian wind power market
Gamesa has signed a new agreement with Orange for the supply of 25 G97-2.0 MW Class S wind turbines at the Khanapur wind farm; this contract tops up the recently announced 50 MW supply agreement for this same wind energy project. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is set to supply its first … Continue reading Gamesa to deliver its first G97-2.0 MW Class S wind turbines, purpose-designed for the Indian wind power market
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Wind power in France: 1,042 MW of wind energy came online in 2014
French wind energy industry ‘regained momentum’ throughout 2014, as investment hit €1.5bn. France has become the latest European country to celebrate a strong performance by its wind energy industry during 2014, as new figures revealed over 1GW of new capacity was added last year. France’s wind energy trade body, France Énergie Éolienne (FEE), announced late … Continue reading Wind power in France: 1,042 MW of wind energy came online in 2014
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Wind energy in Ukraine has grown by 126.3 MW
Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA) show that the total installed wind power capacity in Ukraine has grown by 126.3 MW last year, bringing the cumulative at 409.5 MW. In Crimea, meanwhile, there have been no new projects, so the region’s wind capacity remained 87.7 MW. Due to the tough economic environment, caused by Crimea’s … Continue reading Wind energy in Ukraine has grown by 126.3 MW
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Amazon Web Services to Use Wind Power to Supply its Datacenters
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, today announced that it has teamed with Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) to support the construction and operation of a 150 megawatt (MW) wind farm in Benton County, Indiana, called the Amazon Web Services Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge). This new wind farm is expected to … Continue reading Amazon Web Services to Use Wind Power to Supply its Datacenters
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Brazil reaches 4.3 GW of wind energy
Brazil’s installed wind energy capacity in operation jumped 99.6% to 4,354 MW between January and November 2014. The increase of 2,173 MW reflects the start-up of wind farms contracted at energy auctions in 2009, 2010 and 2011, wind plants for the free market and expansion of existing plants, according to the bulletin. Brazil had … Continue reading Brazil reaches 4.3 GW of wind energy
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IRS will require small wind turbines be certified
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2015-4 providing new performance and quality standards that require certification of small wind turbines – defined as having a nameplate capacity of up to 100 kW – in order to qualify for the 30% federal Investment Tax Credit (ITC). “Distributed wind power for homes, farms, and … Continue reading IRS will require small wind turbines be certified
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Wind power capacity is set to rise from 364.9 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to 650.8 GW by 2020
Global wind power installed capacity is set to rise from approximately 364.9 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to 650.8 GW by 2020, increasing the demand for wind turbine components across the value chain, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report states that due to future demand growth, global investment in wind power projects … Continue reading Wind power capacity is set to rise from 364.9 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to 650.8 GW by 2020
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Gamesa eyes solar power business in India
After becoming a market leader in the wind energy sector, Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica is eyeing a foray into solar power in India. Chairman Ignacio Martin speaks about the firm’s expansion plans Gamesa chairman Ignacio Martin, during a recent visit to the country, told Forbes India what the government should do to reignite demand for setting … Continue reading Gamesa eyes solar power business in India
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