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U.S. wind energy surpass 90 GW with strong demand from Fortune 500 brands and utilities

A record amount of wind energy capacity is now under construction at wind farms across America, according to second quarter results released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Strong demand for low-cost wind power from utilities and other buyers, including major corporations like AT&T and Walmart this quarter, continues to drive the industry’s … Continue reading U.S. wind energy surpass 90 GW with strong demand from Fortune 500 brands and utilities

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Siemens Gamesa net profit continues to recover, reaching €45 million, with a record backlog of €23,226 million

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy released its results for the first nine months (October-June) and the third quarter (April-June) of fiscal year 2018 today. The company’s financial performance in the third quarter and the first nine months of FY2018 was in line with the fiscal year 2018 guidance (revenues of €9,000-9,600 million and EBIT margin of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa net profit continues to recover, reaching €45 million, with a record backlog of €23,226 million

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Virginia pushes to attract offshore wind power

Virginia currently doesn’t have any offshore wind turbines. Dominion Energy is working on two offshore wind turbines that are part of a pilot program the state’s largest utility says could eventually lead to the development of a much larger wind farm. Virginia has picked a consultant to help boost its chances of becoming the east … Continue reading Virginia pushes to attract offshore wind power

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Europe adds 4.5 GW of wind energy in first half of 2018

There was 3.3 GW of onshore wind, driven by Germany (1.6 GW), France (605 MW) and Denmark (202 MW).   The 1.1 GW of offshore wind was mainly in the UK (911 MW), Belgium (175 MW) and Denmark (28 MW). Germany is set to install new offshore wind in the second half of the year. … Continue reading Europe adds 4.5 GW of wind energy in first half of 2018

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China boasts of building Africa’s second largest wind farm in Ethiopia

With Xi Jinping visiting Africa this week, China’s state media has been trumpeting projects on the continent which Chinese firms have helped to build. One of which is a massive wind farm in Ethiopia with more than one-hundred 70-meter-tall turbines that have a total capacity of 153MW. The project, which was completed in 2016 by … Continue reading China boasts of building Africa’s second largest wind farm in Ethiopia

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Saudi Arabia receives four bids for wind farm

Saudi Arabia has received bids from four consortiums competing to build a $500 million Saudi wind farm project, officials said Wednesday, as the world’s top oil exporter pushes to diversify its energy sector. France’s EDF Energies Nouvelles placed the lowest bid for the 400-megawatt Dumat al-Jandal wind project in the northern Al Jouf province, while … Continue reading Saudi Arabia receives four bids for wind farm

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Nigeria: ‘We can power entire South East, others with wind energy’

In this interview with CHUKS EZE, who visited his workshop in Enugu, Omeh reveals that his company has carried out a successful research and development of wind turbine as a source of alternative energy, adding that it is currently seeking cooperation, partnership and patronage from government, organisations and well-to-do individuals in order to commercialise the … Continue reading Nigeria: ‘We can power entire South East, others with wind energy’

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Current status of concentrated solar power (CSP) globally

According to CSP Today Global Tracker, October 3, 2016, of the 17 commercial-scale projects that are currently being built in the world, 15 include TES (Thermal Storage Systems).   It is estimated that some 13 GWh of thermal energy storage (TES), based almost exclusively on molten salts, was operational in relation to the CSP plants … Continue reading Current status of concentrated solar power (CSP) globally

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Saudi Arabia to award first wind power project in December 2018

Acwa Power of Saudi Arabia, France’s EDF Energies Nouvelles, Italy’s Enel Green Power and France’s Engie are the four pre-qualified companies who submitted their bids earlier this year, which remained sealed until the opening ceremony in the kingdom on Monday, Repdo said. The submitted bids range was between 7.99 and 12.71 halalas per kilowatt hour … Continue reading Saudi Arabia to award first wind power project in December 2018

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Egypt inaugurates the largest wind farm in the Middle East

Egypt”s Ministry of Electricity announced that preparations have been completed to inaugurate the largest wind power plant in the Middle East. The modern facility required a budget of 12 billion Egyptian pounds (about 670 million dollars) for its construction and is located in the Jabal al-Zeit area in the east of the country. It consists … Continue reading Egypt inaugurates the largest wind farm in the Middle East

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UK offshore wind energy to double by 2030

Britain’s offshore wind capacity is set to double over the next decade, driven by a government strategy forcing turbine operators to bid for financial support in auctions. Plummeting costs have made wind an increasingly affordable source of clean energy in recent years. By 2030, between a fifth and a third of the UK’s electricity is … Continue reading UK offshore wind energy to double by 2030

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Taiwan Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2018

For 2nd TOWES 2018, we are dedicated to building a networking and match-making platform for all concerned industrial players to share knowledge and to exchange business contacts in this emerging market. What TOWES 2018 can provide is not only the topical sessions to deeply understand the market intelligence, but also to get connected with key … Continue reading Taiwan Offshore Wind Energy Summit 2018

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ALE showcases wind power installation expertise in Argentina

ALE has demonstrated its multi-service and wind-specific capabilities whilst performing the electro-mechanical installation for the Garayalde wind farm project, Argentina. The global heavylifting contractor was contracted to perform the electro-mechanical installation of seven wind turbine generators (WTGs). Commencing in January, the components were received at Puerto Madryn. Once on-site 260km away, ALE worked with the … Continue reading ALE showcases wind power installation expertise in Argentina

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AWEA hires Jennifer Jenkins to launch national distributed wind energy program

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has hired Jennifer Jenkins to lead efforts expanding the U.S. market for distributed wind power. Jenkins is the former founding Executive Director of the Distributed Wind Energy Association (DWEA) and comes to AWEA with over ten years’ experience in the industry. AWEA, already the national trade association for utility-scale … Continue reading AWEA hires Jennifer Jenkins to launch national distributed wind energy program

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Middle East’s largest wind farm in Jabal al-Zeit, Egypt

Egypt’s Electricity Ministry has completed preparations for the opening of the latest and largest wind farm power plant in Jabal al-Zeit at a cost of LE 12 billion. President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi is expected to attend the inauguration within days as part of his inauguration of 3 new power plants following his Sudan visit. The … Continue reading Middle East’s largest wind farm in Jabal al-Zeit, Egypt

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Wind farm to be built in Kazakhstan

The wind power plant with a capacity of 42 megawatts will be built in Mangistau region of Kazakhstan, the press service of the governor of the region reported July 23. The the signing of a Memorandum of cooperation on the implementation of the project of construction of a wind power plant in the area of … Continue reading Wind farm to be built in Kazakhstan

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DTE eyes Michigan for wind power plant

DTE Energy says it has plans for 50 to 70 wind turbines in southern Michigan’s Branch County. The Daily Reporter says the utility made a presentation Thursday to county commissioners in Coldwater. Commission Chairman Ted Gordon says any key decisions about the placement of turbines will be made by townships. Michael Sage of Detroit-based DTE … Continue reading DTE eyes Michigan for wind power plant

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Siemens Gamesa wins 235 MW onshore wind energy project in Sweden

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announces the order for the 235 megawatt (MW) Överturingen wind park in central Sweden. The scope of the project is to supply 56 units of the SWT-DD-130 wind turbine rated at 4.2 MW each, including delivery, installation and long term service. The customer is the Green Investment Group (GIG), a … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa wins 235 MW onshore wind energy project in Sweden

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South Dakota wind farm nears completion

A nine wind turbine wind farm in a South Dakota county along the Missouri River is nearing completion after about four months of construction. The project in Brule County is being developed by New York-based Con Edison, which is also planning a similar project in Aurora County. Both projects are each expected to cost more … Continue reading South Dakota wind farm nears completion

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India, Taiwan among markets to bolster Asia wind energy

In a new report Asia Pacific (excluding China) Wind Power Outlook 2018, research firm Make Consulting estimated that not only would annual wind capacity additions in the region reach a peak of 12GW, but that over 96GW would be added over the next 10 years. Wind capacity in the region is likely to hit 141GW … Continue reading India, Taiwan among markets to bolster Asia wind energy

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