Offshore wind power generation promises to be one of the fastest-growing sources of renewable energy in the years to come. To fully develop its offshore wind energy strategy, Gamesa has reached an agreement in principle with Areva with a view to creating a leading European player in the offshore wind energy segment. Gamesa, a global … Continue reading Gamesa wind power unveils the new G132-5.0 MW offshore turbine
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Wind Power Capacity to More than Double by 2020, Led by China
Despite an overall slump in installations in 2013, the global cumulative wind power capacity will more than double from 319.6 Gigawatts (GW) at the end of 2013 to 678.5 GW by 2020, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that China, the largest single wind power market responsible for 45% of … Continue reading Wind Power Capacity to More than Double by 2020, Led by China
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Warren Buffett plans to double wind energy, solar power investment
Warren Buffett plans to double Berkshire Hathaway’s investment in wind and solar power in the U.S. to $30 billion, Bloomberg reports from Edison Electric Institute’s annual convention in Las Vegas. Buffett said Berkshire Hathaway has another $15 billion “ready to go” for renewable energy. That could have big implications in Iowa, where Berkshire Hathaway Energy … Continue reading Warren Buffett plans to double wind energy, solar power investment
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Gov. Kasich should veto wind energy-killing provision of H.B. 483 that jeopardizes $2.5 billion investment in Ohio
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) calls on Governor John Kasich to protect billions of dollars in potential investments in Ohio by using his line item veto to strike a provision in House Bill (H.B.) 483, which places unduly restrictive setbacks on new Ohio wind farms. “This would kill further wind energy development in Ohio … Continue reading Gov. Kasich should veto wind energy-killing provision of H.B. 483 that jeopardizes $2.5 billion investment in Ohio
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Asia’s first hybrid solar-wind power system to Nepal
Asia’s first wind-solar hybrid energy system was handed over to Nepal on Monday by the Asian Development Bank, demonstrating the viability to provide reliable clean energy options to rural areas. The project, completed under ABD’S $3.8 million regional technical assistance (RETA), was part of the bank’s “Energy for All” initiative that supports increasing access … Continue reading Asia’s first hybrid solar-wind power system to Nepal
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GEO-NET studies Uzbekistan’s wind power potential
The German GEO-NET Umweltconsulting GmbH has begun a study of the wind energy potential of Uzbekistan, an “Uzbekenergo” representative told Trend. Work will be carried out within the frame of the contract, signed between “Uzbekenergo” SJSC and the German company. The contract envisages the study of wind potential of Uzbekistan in six regions to identify … Continue reading GEO-NET studies Uzbekistan’s wind power potential
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Wind energy developers win biggest share of Brazil auction
Wind power developers including Casa dos Ventos Energias Renovaveis Ltda were the biggest winners in a Brazil power auction today after the government agreed to raise the starting bid. Developers won contracts to sell 968 megawatts of capacity from 22 wind and large hydroelectric projects, with 551 megawatts coming from wind farms, Sao Paulo-based electricity … Continue reading Wind energy developers win biggest share of Brazil auction
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Tanzania wind power project yet to kick up dust
National Development Corporation (NDC) through the Ministry of Finance is seeking funds from Exim Bank of China to finance its Singida-based wind power project, the National Assembly heard on Friday. NDC, Tanzania Electricity Supply Company and Power Pool East Africa Ltd own the multibillion power project at the ratio of 60, 20 and 20 per … Continue reading Tanzania wind power project yet to kick up dust
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Gamesa awards prizes for an invention that prevents the build-up of ice on turbine blades and a system for managing turbine inertia
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has celebrated the fourth edition of its Patents and Inventors Competition, which is designed to acknowledge its employees’ efforts to develop innovative new technology with the potential to set the company’s technology offering apart from the competition. This year’s prizes were awarded to two inventions for which … Continue reading Gamesa awards prizes for an invention that prevents the build-up of ice on turbine blades and a system for managing turbine inertia
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Offshore Wind Power Project in Jiangsu Province Receives Approval
China Ming Yang Wind Power (NYSE: MY) (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), today announced its subsidiary, Jiangsu Mingyang Wind Power Technology Limited, (“Jiangsu Mingyang”), has been approved by Rudong Energy Bureau in Jiangsu Province, China, to exclusively develop and operate a 300MW off-shore wind power project off the coast of Rudong in Jiangsu Province, China, … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power Project in Jiangsu Province Receives Approval
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EBRD provides loan for 84 MW wind farm in Romania
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) announced it will provide Romania with a loan worth €57 million (US$78 million) to fund its eighth wind power project in the country. LUKERG Renew, a 50-50 joint venture headed by Italy-based ERG Renew and LUKOIL-Ecoenergo in Russia, is responsible for the wind farm’s development. The … Continue reading EBRD provides loan for 84 MW wind farm in Romania
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Tamil Nadu to add 1,000 MW of wind power
With removal of restrictions and control on wind power evacuation in Tamil Nadu, where the installed capacity for wind power is the largest in the country, is expected to add another 1,000 MW this year. According to industry sources to set up one mega watt of wind farm it would cost around Rs 6 crore. … Continue reading Tamil Nadu to add 1,000 MW of wind power
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EDP Renewables purchases upgrade solutions for wind turbines in its U.S. flee
Vestas has received the first order for Vestas PowerPlus™ solutions, a new range of technology upgrades launched to the market last month. The order was placed by key customer EDP Renewables (EDPR) to upgrade the production performance on hundreds of wind turbines in their United States fleet. “EDP Renewables and Vestas have been partners for … Continue reading EDP Renewables purchases upgrade solutions for wind turbines in its U.S. flee
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Vestas receives 158 MW wind energy order for three wind power projects in Turkey
Vestas has received an order of 158.4 MW from Borusan EnBW for V112-3.3 MW turbines in Turkey. As part of the 207 MW framework agreement announced on 7 March 2014 between Vestas and the joint venture of German utility EnBW and the Turkish holding company Borusan, Vestas will supply 48 V112-3.3 MW turbines for three … Continue reading Vestas receives 158 MW wind energy order for three wind power projects in Turkey
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Doubling Renewable Energy will Save Money and Avoid Climate Catastrophe
The world faces an important energy choice, according to a new report launched by the International Renewable Energy Agency in New York today. “REmap 2030” says that scaling-up renewable energy to 36% of the world’s total final energy consumption by 2030 is possible, affordable and will keep the world on a trajectory consistent with a … Continue reading Doubling Renewable Energy will Save Money and Avoid Climate Catastrophe
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Renewables 2014 Global Status Report Highlights Another Year of Impressive Renewable Energy Growth
Renewable energy technologies set new installation records as their contribution to the global energy mix continued to climb in 2013. Renewable power capacity jumped more than 8 percent in 2013, accounting for over 56 percent of net additions and now has the potential to account for over a fifth of world electricity generation. These are … Continue reading Renewables 2014 Global Status Report Highlights Another Year of Impressive Renewable Energy Growth
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Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
The recently-aired Sun News Network documentary Down Wind requires extensive fact checking and context clarification on its portrayal of wind energy. Documentaries have a well-earned reputation as sources of positive social influence; yet Down Wind chooses instead to try to sway viewers by ignoring overwhelming scientific evidence and global experience. Wind energy provides substantial economic … Continue reading Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
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Suzlon bags new wind farm order from ReNew Wind Power
The wind energy project is scheduled for execution at the Bhesada wind site, under district Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. As per the agreement, Suzlon Group will not only supply 48 units of its robust S97-120m WTG’s but will also oversee operations, maintenance and service of the wind site over the contracted period. The S97-120 WTG’s is … Continue reading Suzlon bags new wind farm order from ReNew Wind Power
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Vestas confident of transformation of energy mix in Pakistan in favor of wind energy
Pakistan is facing a critical energy crisis and needs to explore avenues within renewable energy to improve its power supply arise. It is also estimated that the country loses up to 3% of its GDP per annum because of power shortages in the country. This was stated by the key speakers at a seminar held … Continue reading Vestas confident of transformation of energy mix in Pakistan in favor of wind energy
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US and China to cut power plant emissions
The US is arguably still the most powerful country in the world, but it has always dragged its feet on climate action. So when the US Environmental Protection Agency announces carbon emissions cuts of 30% in the power sector by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels), the news deserves the term “historic”. It is the first … Continue reading US and China to cut power plant emissions
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