According to Uganda’s renewable energy policy 2007, wind data collected by the country’s meteorology department concluded that wind energy is available and sufficient for power generation especially in the south western part districts of Kabaale, Ntungamo, Kisoro and around Mt Elgon,Karamoja areas with the average wind speed at 4m/s(meters per second). Wind energy potential can … Continue reading Time for Uganda to explore its wind energy potential
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Nordex delivers turnkey wind power plants to France
Nordex has sold the French wind farm projects “Aubigeon” and “Les Touches” to the investment company GN Renewable Investments. “We are pleased to finalize the sale of two further projects in France developed by our own organization”, states Nordex Management Board member Lars Bondo Krogsgaard. The projects have been developed by Nordex in cooperation with … Continue reading Nordex delivers turnkey wind power plants to France
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Gamesa reinforces its commitment to the environment and sustainable product development
The prototypes of this wind turbine, installed in Alaiz (Spain) and Texas (USA), have generated 4.25 GWh since they were commissioned at the start of this year, demonstrating the robust, highly reliable and adaptable nature of this product. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured eco-design certification for its turbine, the G114-2.0 … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its commitment to the environment and sustainable product development
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Africa’s largest wind farm opens in Jeffrey’s Bay
Africa’s largest wind farm, with 60 wind turbines, has been officially opened at Jeffreys Bay. The 138 MW wind power plant, which has been producing electricity since December, is among the projects in the government’s renewable energy programme, through which private companies bid to build renewable energy power stations. Construction began in December 2012 and … Continue reading Africa’s largest wind farm opens in Jeffrey’s Bay
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Spain’s Iberdrola, Gamesa to build wind farm in Honduras with 25 Gamesa G90 wind turbines
Spain’s Iberdrola Ingenieria and Gamesa have been awarded a contract to build a 50 MW wind farm in Honduras. Honduras-based Grupo Terra awards two companies turnkey contract to commission facility equipped with 25 Gamesa G90 wind turbines with a unit capacity of 2 MW each. IBERDROLA subsidiary strengthens foothold in wind power market in Honduras, … Continue reading Spain’s Iberdrola, Gamesa to build wind farm in Honduras with 25 Gamesa G90 wind turbines
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NER 300 backs floating wind energy, concentrated solar power
Floating wind turbines and concentrated solar power (CSP) demonstration projects were among those selected for funding under the European Commission’s (EC’s) NER 300 programme. NER 300 – which uses revenue from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to back pre-commercial clean energy initiatives – handed out about €1bn ($1.36bn) to 19 schemes. The Spanish BALEA and … Continue reading NER 300 backs floating wind energy, concentrated solar power
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Avista testing batteries that store wind power, solar energy
Avista Corp. will use a $3.2 million state grant to test how effectively large batteries store energy from wind power, solar energy and other renewable sources. The three-year demonstration will occur at a Pullman substation, with a battery-storage system built by UniEnergy Technologies of Mukilteo, Washington. The battery system should be able to store enough electricity … Continue reading Avista testing batteries that store wind power, solar energy
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Senvion (Suzlon) already has more than 150 MW in installed wind energy capacity in the Netherlands
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has announced the official registration of the Dutch subsidiary, Senvion Netherlands B.V., at an official inauguration ceremony for the wind turbine manufacturer’s service base in Nijkerk in the Netherlands. Senvion already has over 150 megawatts (MW) installed capacity … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) already has more than 150 MW in installed wind energy capacity in the Netherlands
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Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States
The consortium commits to provide about 400 million U.S. dollars in funding for the Origin and Goodwell wind energy projects, which have a total installed capacity of 350 MW. Enel Green Power North America, Inc (“EGP-NA”), a U.S. subsidiary of Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“Enel Green Power”), signed a capital contribution agreement for about 400 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States
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E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle
Subsidiaries of E.ON SE (E.ON) and GE (NYSE: GE) are forming an investment partnership to own and operate Grandview Phase I, a 211-megawattt GE-powered wind farm under construction in the Texas Panhandle. GE Energy Financial Services provided 50 percent of the partnership equity in the project, with the balance provided by E.ON’s subsidiary E.ON Climate … Continue reading E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle
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North Dakota approves 110 MW wind energy
The North Dakota Public Service Commission has approved a 110 megawatt wind energy project in the state proposed by Infinity Wind Power. The renewable energy developer plans to build the $180 million Sunflower wind project in Stark and Morton counties of North Dakota. Infinity expects the farm will either be equipped with 55 wind … Continue reading North Dakota approves 110 MW wind energy
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Webinar on July 10th – Data Mining to Implement a Better O&M Strategy in Wind Power
Wind plants generate massive amounts of data which, if utilized properly, can provide significant insight for operational improvements resulting in more proactive plant management and better return on investment. Trying to understand all of the data a wind farm can generate can be time consuming for plant management. In this webinar AWS Truepower President, Dr. … Continue reading Webinar on July 10th – Data Mining to Implement a Better O&M Strategy in Wind Power
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5,600 Siemens wind turbines operating in Canada, the U.S. and South America
Siemens wind turbines have capacity to power approximately three million average U.S. households. Siemens Energy has reached the significant milestone of ten gigawatts (GW) of installed wind power capacity in the Americas. Siemens has installed more than 5,600 wind turbines in Canada, the U.S. and in South America, including Peru, Chile and Brazil. This capacity … Continue reading 5,600 Siemens wind turbines operating in Canada, the U.S. and South America
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind announces Velling Mærsk project secures phase two of development for the V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbines
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind A/S, a JV between Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Vestas Wind Systems A/S, has reached a conditional agreement with Skovgaard Invest ApS and Energicenter Nord for the purchase of four V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbines for the Velling Mærsk project in Western Denmark. The agreement allows for phase two … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind announces Velling Mærsk project secures phase two of development for the V164-8.0 MW offshore wind turbines
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Spinning Spur II Wind Energy Project in Texas Becomes Operational
EDF Renewable Energy announced today that the 161-megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur II Wind Project in Texas has reached commercial operation (COD). The company further announced the close of structured equity financing from GE Energy Financial Services (NYSE: GE) and MUFG Union Bank, N.A. The completion of construction and COD milestone allows the closing of the … Continue reading Spinning Spur II Wind Energy Project in Texas Becomes Operational
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Alstom wind power to supply 36 units of ECO 122 wind turbines for Trairí II wind farm in Brazil
Alstom signed a contract worth around 120 million euros[1] with Tractebel Energia Brasil, the largest private power generator in Brazil, to supply 36 units of ECO 122 wind turbines to Trairí II project, a wind farm located in Ceará State, Northeast of Brazil. The commissioning of Trairí project is scheduled for mid-2016 and will generate … Continue reading Alstom wind power to supply 36 units of ECO 122 wind turbines for Trairí II wind farm in Brazil
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Areva and Gamesa signed binding agreements for the creation of a global leader in offshore wind power
The joint venture will develop exclusively both partners’ offshore wind energy activities. The new company will be ideally positioned to become a leading player in the offshore wind power segment, with a 2.8 GW pipeline and the objective of garnering a market share of close to 20% in Europe by 2020. Gamesa and AREVA signed … Continue reading Areva and Gamesa signed binding agreements for the creation of a global leader in offshore wind power
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Boralex erected 126 Enercon wind turbines at the wind farm in Quebec
Boralex, Gaz Metro and Valener today officially inaugurated the 272MW Seigneurie de Beaupré wind power project, one of Canada’s largest wind farms. “Our 100% Quebec-based consortium has invested over C$750 million to carry out this project, and over C$360 million has been invested in other homegrown companies,” said Gaz Metro president and CEO Sophie … Continue reading Boralex erected 126 Enercon wind turbines at the wind farm in Quebec
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London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm
The wind power project powering half-a-million homes across the UK is a milestone for the UAE, according to a spokesperson at Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, which holds 20 per cent stake in the project. Other global energy companies E.ON and DONG hold 30 and 25 per cent stakes respectively. Accounting for 39 per … Continue reading London Array, the world’s largest offshore wind farm
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ElSewedy wins Egypt contract to develop six 100 MW wind power plants
ElSewedy Electric Co. has won a contract to develop six 100MW wind power plants in the country. The stock listed cable manufacturer clinched the deal to own and operate the wind farms in the Al-Zayt Gulf on the Red Sea. Under the deal, ElSewedy will be able to provide power to its customers over … Continue reading ElSewedy wins Egypt contract to develop six 100 MW wind power plants
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