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Isolux Corsan energizes the first transmission line of a substation in a Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Japan

The Group has energized a the first transmission line of a Substation of  Gunma Solar Photovoltaic Plant.The installation , 22 kV/154 kV GIS, is part of a lproject of Takayama- mura Solar mega park: a solar farm of 31.2 MW in Takayama City, Gunma prefecture (Japan). The solar farm will occupy an area of 80ha … Continue reading Isolux Corsan energizes the first transmission line of a substation in a Solar Photovoltaic Plant in Japan

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Vestas hires Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategy

As of 1 April 2016, Rasmus Lundsgaard Nielsen will join Vestas as Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategy, M&A and Global Intelligence. The function’s main responsibilities will be to shape the corporate strategic agenda in close collaboration with Vestas’ executive team, optimize and coordinate Vestas’ annual planning process, and provide the group with a unified … Continue reading Vestas hires Senior Vice President for Corporate Strategy

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Meeting the people who live and work with wind power

Five months into my tenure at AWEA, I have a head full of facts about wind power. I can tell you about jobs, electric bills savings and clean air benefits. I can explain the policy mechanisms and incentives that help grow wind energy, and which companies are investing in a clean energy future for America. … Continue reading Meeting the people who live and work with wind power

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1.2 mln Brazilian homes to be self-powered by 2024

Nearly 1.2 million homes in Brazil will have to generate their own energy from renewable energy sources by 2024.  A study by the National Electric Energy Agency predicts that homes equipped with solar panels or mini wind turbines will be able to generate electricity for household consumption, and transfer any surplus to a local distribution … Continue reading 1.2 mln Brazilian homes to be self-powered by 2024

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Gamesa to define future of wind energy in Pakistan

A seminar was organised as part of a high-level delegation visit to Pakistan by Gamesa, a global leader in the design, manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of wind turbines, in joint collaboration with Orient Energy Systems (Pvt) Ltd at a local hotel recently. Local stakeholders such as developers, IPPs, engineers, consultants, investors, related institutions and … Continue reading Gamesa to define future of wind energy in Pakistan

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EDP Renováveis is awarded long term contract for 100 MW in Canada

EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables Canada Ltd., was awarded a 20-year supply contract in Ontario, Canada, as part of the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) Large Renewable Procurement I (LRP I) process, to sell the renewable energy produced from its 100 MW Nation Rise Wind Farm. The Nation Rise Wind Farm project is … Continue reading EDP Renováveis is awarded long term contract for 100 MW in Canada

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Construction to commence on CWP Renewables 260MW Sapphire wind farm

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government has awarded developer CWP Renewables’ Sapphire Wind Farm a feed-in tariff of A$89.10 per MW/h for 100MW of capacity to power nearly 50,000 homes, giving the go ahead for construction. CWP Renewables is a joint venture between Wind Prospect and Continental Wind Partners. Sapphire, located near Inverell in northern … Continue reading Construction to commence on CWP Renewables 260MW Sapphire wind farm

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Siemens to build rotor blade factory for wind turbines in Morocco

Siemens and the Moroccan government have reached an important agreement. Siemens will build a factory in Morocco to manufacture rotor blades for onshore wind turbines, creating up to 700 jobs and thereby tripling Siemens’ footprint in the country. The construction of the factory is expected to start as early as the spring of 2016 and … Continue reading Siemens to build rotor blade factory for wind turbines in Morocco

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Wind energy in Morocco: EGP pre-awarded with wind power projects

EGP, in consortium with Nareva Holding and Siemens Wind Power, has been pre-awarded the right to develop, design, finance, construct, operate and maintain five wind power projects in Morocco for a total of 850 MW. The construction of the five plants will require a total investment of approximately 1 billion euros mostly funded through project … Continue reading Wind energy in Morocco: EGP pre-awarded with wind power projects

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US solar market set to grow 119% in 2016, installations to reach 16 GW

The U.S. solar market is set to grow a staggering 119 percent this year says GTM Research in its latest U.S. Solar Market Insight Report 2015 Year in Review, published in conjunction with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA). Led by the utility-scale segment, GTM Research forecasts 16 gigawatts (GW) of solar will be installed … Continue reading US solar market set to grow 119% in 2016, installations to reach 16 GW

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UMass Amherst Engineers Developing Multiline Anchor System for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

A team of researchers that includes two engineers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst is developing a new mooring system for floating offshore wind turbines that uses an integrated network of anchors and lines to hold dozens or even hundreds of turbines in place in the ocean in industrial-scale, offshore wind farms. Civil and environmental … Continue reading UMass Amherst Engineers Developing Multiline Anchor System for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines

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Wind Prospect secures first Zambian contract

Wind Prospect Africa (Pty) Ltd has embarked on its supply and services contract for Kafue Gorge Regional Training Centre (KGRTC) in Zambia, following contract award in November 2015. This success represents Wind Prospect’s first project in Zambia and is in line with the company’s strategy of expanding into further African countries. The client, KGRTC, is … Continue reading Wind Prospect secures first Zambian contract

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Third call-off from frame contract for Nordex in Finland

Nordex’ customer steps up the pace in Finland. The Finnish asset management company Taaleri, formerly named Taaleritehdas, has now called down the third and so far largest project from the recent frame contract with Nordex, which is financed from the fund Taaleritehtan tuulitehdas II. The manufacturer will be installing 13 N131/3000 turbines for the “Kivivaara” … Continue reading Third call-off from frame contract for Nordex in Finland

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Who is having the most impact?

The wind energy industry made significant advancements over the past year, with the United States continuing to lead the world in wind energy production, Iowa generating over 31 percent of its electricity from wind and lawmakers in Oregon raising their RPS target to 50 percent. Congress also passed a multi-year Production Tax Credit and Investment … Continue reading Who is having the most impact?

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China leads the global direct drive wind turbine market

The global direct drive (gearless) wind turbines market is expected to witness sustained growth in the next decade as plant managers focus on enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs. The adoption of gearless wind turbines will be strongest in Asia Pacific, fueled by increasing installations in China. Globally, China is expected to remain the … Continue reading China leads the global direct drive wind turbine market

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Senvion sets price range for private placement between EUR 20.00 and EUR 23.50 per share

Senvion is offering up to 29.9 million shares from the holdings of the existing shareholders in the private placement, including potential over-allotments of 3.9 million shares (15% of the base offer of 26.0 million shares). The placement price per share and the final number of shares to be sold are expected to be determined, based … Continue reading Senvion sets price range for private placement between EUR 20.00 and EUR 23.50 per share

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Industry stands together to make economic case for wind energy in Poland

The European wind industry will descend on Warsaw today to make the economic arguments for wind power in a market that faces increasing uncertainty. The Wind Power Poland 2016 event is organised by the Polish Wind Energy Association and is supported by EWEA. GE and Vestas are headlining as the two event ambassadors. Poland’s wind … Continue reading Industry stands together to make economic case for wind energy in Poland

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UK’s offshore wind power project pipeline further strengthened

The Crown Estate has announced agreements with offshore wind developers ScottishPower Renewables, Vattenfall and DONG Energy, which have reconfigured or identified new projects within their respective Round 3 offshore wind development zones. Since the award of zone agreements in 2009, developers have had exclusive rights to areas of UK seabed to identify the best locations … Continue reading UK’s offshore wind power project pipeline further strengthened

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