Enel Green Power has completed and connected to the grid “Fontes dos Ventos”, its first wind farm in the state of Pernambuco in the north-east of Brazil. The wind farm is owned by Parque Eolico Fontes dos Ventos Ltda, a subsidiary of Enel Brasil Participações Ltda. It consists of 34 turbines, for a total … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Enel Green Power wind farm connected with 34 wind turbines in Pernambuco
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Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources made a record in 2014
For the first time, renewable energies including wind energy, solar power, biomass and water power generated more electricity than other individual conventional sources in Germany with a share of 25.8 percent in 2014, said the German Association of Energy and Water Industries in a statement. Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources … Continue reading Share of renewable energies in German electricity production sources made a record in 2014
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Wind energy in India ending 2014 on a high note
Indian wind power industry is ending the year on a high note, but also with a problem it would not be unhappy with – meeting the stiff targets set by the government. India has taken nearly a quarter century to create wind power capacity of 22,200 MW. But now, Power Minister Piyush Goyal wants the … Continue reading Wind energy in India ending 2014 on a high note
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Norway’s Statkraft plans $8 billion renewable energy drive, hydro and wind power
The Government’s proposal to bolster Statkraft SF’s equity by NOK 5 billion was adopted by the Norwegian Parliament on 11 December 2014. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries will also reduce its overall dividend from Statkraft by NOK 5 billion over the 2016-2018 period. With an equity increase totalling NOK 10 billion, Statkraft will … Continue reading Norway’s Statkraft plans $8 billion renewable energy drive, hydro and wind power
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Wind energy to increase in Oklahoma
A federal agency says Oklahoma will likely see an increase in wind energy generated electricity used to power homes. Data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration says developers are planning to increase wind power capacity with projects primarily in Oklahoma, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Texas. The Journal Record reports Oklahoma is expected to see … Continue reading Wind energy to increase in Oklahoma
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Offshore Wind Farm Nordsee Ost: All wind power units erected at sea
The installation team for the Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm can look back on eventful weeks. The last of the in total 48 wind turbines was successfully installed over Christmas around 30 kilometers to the north of the island of Heligoland. “We worked on the completion of the 48 wind turbines with two installation vessels … Continue reading Offshore Wind Farm Nordsee Ost: All wind power units erected at sea
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Vestas has secured a wind energy order for wind turbines for the 41.7 MW Lacedonia wind power plant in the Campania region
Vestas has secured an order for six V110-2.0 MW and nine V126-3.3MW turbines for the 41.7 MW Lacedonia wind power plant in the Campania region, south-western Italy. The order was placed by Alisea SRL, a subsidiary of the German-based BayWa AG. The contract comprises the supply, installation and commissioning of the 15 wind turbines … Continue reading Vestas has secured a wind energy order for wind turbines for the 41.7 MW Lacedonia wind power plant in the Campania region
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Renewable Energy Life Cycle
Results of a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) presents a life cycle assessment (LCA) on an array of electricity generation sources, from fossil fuels to solar power. The conclusions indicate that renewable energy is cheaper, less environmentally damaging, and has more potential for growth in the next few decades than … Continue reading Renewable Energy Life Cycle
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Oil doesn’t directly compete with solar energy and wind power
Renewable-energy companies have made tremendous strides in reducing costs and growing markets. So what the Fed does on interest rates next year is crucial. The longer low inflation stays the Fed’s hand, the more time the renewable industry has to funnel cheap capital toward its next breakthrough. Oil’s volatility upward makes consuming nations want to … Continue reading Oil doesn’t directly compete with solar energy and wind power
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Wind energy and solar power combined provided more than 70% of the 873 MW of new U.S. electrical generating capacity
Wind energy and solar power combined provided more than 70% of the 873 MW of new U.S. electrical generating capacity placed into service in November, according to the latest report from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Office of Energy Projects. Wind energy led the way as three wind farms came online last month, accounting for … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power combined provided more than 70% of the 873 MW of new U.S. electrical generating capacity
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China reached 90 GW of wind energy and 30 GW of solar power by 2014
In 2014, total installed hydropower capacity will hit 300 million kW, installed wind power capacity will exceed 90 million kW and solar power capacity will reach 30 million kW. Non-fossil fuel will supply 11.1 percent of China’s total primary energy consumption this year, up from 9.8 percent in 2013, an official said Thursday. … Continue reading China reached 90 GW of wind energy and 30 GW of solar power by 2014
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Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP) achieves full financial close
Following the financial close of Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP), the first disbursement of funds pursuant to the financing agreements signed in March 2014 has been received. The Sh70 billion project is the largest single wind power project to be constructed in Africa and is to date, the largest private investment in the history … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP) achieves full financial close
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Oil price plunge and renewable energy
The 45% fall in oil prices is being portrayed as a big blow to clean energy deployment. In fact, its impact will vary by sector and region, but will be modest in major electricity markets where renewables compete with gas and coal, and benefit from stable policy support. The collapse in world oil prices in … Continue reading Oil price plunge and renewable energy
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First wind power to be built in Georgia
Georgian Energy Ministry will construct wind farms in Gori (Shida Kartli region, eastern Georgia) jointly with the country’s Energy Development Fund. The plants will be built as part of the plans for the development of alternative energy sources in Georgia. Initially, the project for the construction of the first wind farm with the installed … Continue reading First wind power to be built in Georgia
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Navantia to support 350 MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany witt Areva’s wind turbines
Iberdrola has awarded €160m contract to Navantia to complete the work for the 350 MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany at the facilities in Puerto Real (Cádiz) and Fene (A Coruña). Under the contract, Navantias shipyard in Fene will develop 29 jacket foundations, worth €90m, for the same number of wind turbines at … Continue reading Navantia to support 350 MW Wikinger offshore wind farm in Germany witt Areva’s wind turbines
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Wind energy in China
At least 15 Chinese companies were commercially producing wind turbines and several dozen more were producing components. Turbine sizes of 1.5 MW to 3 MW became common. Leading wind power companies in China were Goldwind, Dongfang Electric, and Sinovel along with most major foreign wind turbine manufacturers. China also increased production of small-scale wind turbines … Continue reading Wind energy in China
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Pattern Energy acquires 200 MW Logan’s Gap Wind power project
Growing its portfolio to 12 wind power projects, Pattern Energy Group, announced it acquired the 200 megawatt (MW) Logan’s Gap Wind project in Texas, which is currently under construction, from Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development). Upon completion of the project, Pattern Energy will have an owned interest of 164 MW and three institutional tax … Continue reading Pattern Energy acquires 200 MW Logan’s Gap Wind power project
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Renewable energy sources (wind energy, PV and Concentrated Solar Power) generated 42.8% of Spain’s total power for 2014
Renewable energy sources generated 42.8% of Spain’s total power for 2014, data by local grid operator Red Electrica de Espana (REE) showed Tuesday. Wind energy output fell 6.1% year-on-year, still contributing 20.4% of the country’s total output. The hydroelectric plants in Spain accounted for another 15.4%, while the solar photovoltaic (PV) and concentrated solar … Continue reading Renewable energy sources (wind energy, PV and Concentrated Solar Power) generated 42.8% of Spain’s total power for 2014
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Lake Turkana Wind Power project named “Best Power Project of 2014?
Located in northern Kenya, LTWP, the largest wind power project in Africa has been finalized, after eight years of preparation. Earlier this month, the project of € 623 million has reached a milestone with the completion of its financial closing, becoming the largest private investment ever made in the history of Kenya. He has won … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power project named “Best Power Project of 2014?
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Enel Green Power wind energy is growing in Chile
With its 99MW Taltal wind power, Enel Green Power has strengthened its presence in Chile, one of the most active Latin American countries as regards green energy development. Enel Green Power has completed and grid-connected Taltal, its largest wind farm in Chile. It features 33 units of 3MW wind turbines that will generate an … Continue reading Enel Green Power wind energy is growing in Chile
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