As part of the installation phase at one of Africa’s largest wind farms Ashegoda in Ethiopia, DNV GL has inspected wind turbines of the French manufacturer Vergnet. DNV GL confirmed the compliance of the installed wind turbines with DNV GL’s A-Design Assessment. The wind farm shall help to reduce the occurrence of blackouts in Ethiopia. … Continue reading DNV GL confirms safety and reliability of wind turbines installed at one of Africa’s largest wind farms
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Kenya seeks to add 20MW to a wind farm
Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) said Thursday it will increase power output at its Ngong wind power farm by 20.4MW, following the construction of 24 new wind turbines to be commissioned in October. KenKen CEO Albert Mugo told journalists during an inspection tour of the firm, located near the capital city, that the addition … Continue reading Kenya seeks to add 20MW to a wind farm
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Taiwan is planning to construct 600 offshore wind turbines by 2030
Taiwan Generations Corp (????), which develops power plants, yesterday inked a deal with Fortune Electronic Co (????) to build Taiwan’s first offshore wind farm 8km from the coast of Changhua County’s Fangyuan Township (??). Taiwan Generations is to set up two offshore wind turbines by the end of next year, with each wind turbine capable … Continue reading Taiwan is planning to construct 600 offshore wind turbines by 2030
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Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia with Vergnet’s wind turbines
DNV GL has given wind turbines at the 120MW Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia a clean bill of health following an inspection. The wind turbines by French manufacturer Vergnet at the facility, one of the largest in Africa, were subjected to the company’s A-Design Assessment, which addresses safety, quality and engineering integrity. The scheme also … Continue reading Ashegoda wind farm in Ethiopia with Vergnet’s wind turbines
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Siemens D6 direct-drive wind turbines obtains type certification by DNV GL
Siemens Energy has obtained type certification by certifying body DNV GL for the company’s innovative D6 offshore wind turbine. The model Siemens SWT-6.0-154 is equipped with a modern direct drive generator, rated at 6 megawatts (MW) and equipped with a 154 meter rotor. The official certificate is a further step in ramping up the serial … Continue reading Siemens D6 direct-drive wind turbines obtains type certification by DNV GL
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Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt wind power plant in Jordan
The wind farm includes the installation of 33 wind turbines with a rated power of 2 megawatts each from the Spanish company Gamesa. It is expected to produce more than 150 megawatt hours of clean electricity per year. Jordan on Thursday awarded a contract to Spanish engineering firm Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt … Continue reading Elecnor to build a 65-75 megawatt wind power plant in Jordan
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How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
New research outlines the path to a possible future for California in which renewable energy creates a healthier environment, generates jobs and stabilizes energy prices. A Stanford study outlines how power from facilities such as the Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Power in California’s Mojave Desert can be part of the state’s renewable energy future. Imagine a … Continue reading How to power California with wind energy, water and solar energy
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Dobrogea becomes the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe
Dobrogea became the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe, with hundreds of 2.5 MW wind turbines being spread all over the Constanta County, in Cogealac, Fantele, Pestera, Independenta, Chirnogeni, Silistea, Targusor and Crucea localities and surrounding areas. The Dobrogea strong winds and the high price of electricity continue to attract investments in wind … Continue reading Dobrogea becomes the largest wind farm in Central and Eastern Europe
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Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster
Ventinveste, a consortium of some of Portugal’s top energy and engineering companies, and Ferrostaal GmbH, a project developer with investments worldwide, will build four wind farms in the country, in a €220 million investment that will strengthen the country’s renewable energy cluster. Project Ancora, as the venture is known, will comprise a combined 171,6 MW … Continue reading Wind Energy Project to Bring Investment to Portugal, Boosting Country’s Renewable Energy Cluster
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Alstom Showcases its Wind Energy Solutions At Brazil Windpower 2014
Wind energy is now the fastest growing source of power generation in Brazil. In 2013, 4,7GW were contracted, the biggest record in power auctions hiring. The Brazilian Wind Power potential is estimated in 300 GW and the energy industry expectation is to contract at least another 2GW per year until 2020, adding, up to 2012, … Continue reading Alstom Showcases its Wind Energy Solutions At Brazil Windpower 2014
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Gamesa wind energy doubles profit as wind turbines sales surge
Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica SA (GAM), Spain’s biggest wind power maker, said net income almost doubled in the first half on surging sales. Revenues increased by 13%, to €1,262 million, driven by growth in sales of wind turbines and services. The increase was 21% at constant exchange rates. Gamesa ended the first half of 2014 with … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy doubles profit as wind turbines sales surge
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Little Box Challenge opens for submissions
These days, if you’re an engineer, inventor or just a tinkerer with a garage, you don’t have to look far for a juicy opportunity: there are cash prize challenges dedicated to landing on the moon, building a self-driving car, cleaning the oceans, or inventing an extra-clever robot. Today, together with the IEEE, we’re adding one … Continue reading Little Box Challenge opens for submissions
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Europe’s installed wind power capacity will increase 64% by 2020
European Union countries to install 75GW of wind energy over next 7 years, an increase of 64% installed wind power capacity, bringing the total to 192.4 GW. Up to €124 billion in wind farm investments across the EU expected by 2020, creating 100,000 additional jobs by 2020. Wind turbine installations in the European Union will … Continue reading Europe’s installed wind power capacity will increase 64% by 2020
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China poised for expansion in wind energy
China is the world’s largest producer of electricity, surpassing the United States in 2011, with demand increasing alongside its strong, sustained growth in GDP. Electricity generation in China has increased 9.6% annually, from 2005 to 2013, reaching 5,425.1TWh of electricity. Coal-fired plants currently make up over two-thirds of power generation, which is partly the result … Continue reading China poised for expansion in wind energy
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Turkey’s wind energy capacity has posted a 466 megawatt (MW) increase during the first half of the year
Turkey’s wind energy capacity has posted a 466 megawatt (MW) increase during the first half of the year, according to the Turkish Wind Energy Association. The country’s total wind energy capacity has reached 3,424 MW with a 466 MW increase in the first six months of 2014, Mustafa Serdar Ataseven, chairman of the association, told … Continue reading Turkey’s wind energy capacity has posted a 466 megawatt (MW) increase during the first half of the year
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Television ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
Television ads set to run this week in Colorado and Iowa will thank members of Congress who are some of American wind power’s biggest champions. The television ads thank U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Bruce Braley of Iowa and Senator Mark Udall of Colorado for their legislative leadership and their frequent, strong and … Continue reading Television ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
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Brazil gets German Development Bank wind energy loan
Brazil’s development bank BNDES received a $335 million loan from Germany’s KfW to finance wind farms that will be developed by local companies. The loan is the largest in Brazil to date from the German development bank. “The loan will help to meet the growing demand in Brazil for financing projects that are focused on … Continue reading Brazil gets German Development Bank wind energy loan
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Nordex wind power awarded wind energy contracts for 64.2MW for Turkey
Nordex has received three contracts for the installation of its N117/2400 and the N117/3000 wind turbines in Turkey, totalling 64.2 MW. The company will be supplying to the new customer Erdem Holding seven N117/3000 Generation Delta turbines for the “Odemis” wind farm. This order also includes a premium-service contract for a minimum period of five … Continue reading Nordex wind power awarded wind energy contracts for 64.2MW for Turkey
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Gamesa wind power signs two new wind energy contracts for the supply of 214 MW of its wind turbines in Brazil
The company remains as one of the leading wind turbine OEM in Brazil, where it has signed firm orders for the supply of close to 2,000 MW. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to consolidate its presence in Brazil, one of the regions with the greatest wind potential, having signed two new … Continue reading Gamesa wind power signs two new wind energy contracts for the supply of 214 MW of its wind turbines in Brazil
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Wind Power Will Deliver More Than 7 Percent of the World’s Electricity by 2018
Headwinds in several key markets, including the United States and Spain slowed growth in the global wind power market dramatically in 2013. Still, wind power now supplies nearly 3 percent of the world’s electricity, and is expected to grow strongly over the next several years. According to a recent report from Navigant Research, wind power … Continue reading Wind Power Will Deliver More Than 7 Percent of the World’s Electricity by 2018
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