With the Central government setting in place a target of generation of 60,000 MW wind energy by 2022, many independent power producers and other wind energy players are awaiting the new policy guidelines by the ministry of renewable energy, which are to be finalised soon. They feel that if the policy is in the … Continue reading India to add 3 gigawatts wind energy in 2016
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Oregon decides to go 50 percent renewable energy
Yesterday, the Oregon state senate approved a bill that would increase Oregon’s renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) to 50 percent, while phasing coal out of the state’s electricity mix. Having already passed the house, the bill will now be sent to Gov. Kate Brown, who is expected to sign it into law. The measure firmly … Continue reading Oregon decides to go 50 percent renewable energy
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The Inexorable Shift of the U.S. Power Sector
David Littell served as a commissioner of the Maine Public Utilities Commission from 2010 to 2015, participating in the resolution of more than 2,000 cases involving energy efficiency, distributed generation, ratemaking, rate design, and consumer protection issues. He’s now a Principal at the Regulatory Assistance Project. This blog originally appeared on the Regulatory Assistance Project’s … Continue reading The Inexorable Shift of the U.S. Power Sector
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Commissioning of three new wind farms in the United Kingdom
As part of its continuing expansion in the United Kingdom, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of Park Spring (8.5 MW), Burnhead Moss (26 MW) and Rhodders (12.3 MW) by its local subsidiary EDF Energy Renewables, a joint venture with EDF Energy. In Scotland, the Rhodders and Burnhead Moss wind farms are respectively located in … Continue reading Commissioning of three new wind farms in the United Kingdom
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Oregon decides to go 50 percent renewable energy
Yesterday, the Oregon state senate approved a bill that would increase Oregon’s renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) to 50 percent, while phasing coal out of the state’s electricity mix. Having already passed the house, the bill will now be sent to Gov. Kate Brown, who is expected to sign it into law. The measure firmly … Continue reading Oregon decides to go 50 percent renewable energy
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Wind power pumps billions into U.S. economy
Not only does growing wind power provide clean, affordable electricity, it also injects massive amounts of capital into our economy. Recently released data quantify just how much: $128 billion over the last decade. Over the last five years, the average has totaled $13 billion annually. Let’s put these numbers into context: $13 billion each year … Continue reading Wind power pumps billions into U.S. economy
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Wind power in Uruguay: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
Gamesa will install 35 of its G114-2.0 MW turbines at the Colonia Arias wind farm and maintain them for 15 years. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received an order from Rafisa, trustee of the Financiero Arias Trust, backed and managed by Uruguay’s state utility, UTE, for the turnkey construction of a … Continue reading Wind power in Uruguay: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
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Isolux Corsan completes solar photovoltaic plant Aura II in Honduras
The Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant Aura II in Honduras, built by Isolux Corsan under a full EPC or “turn key” agreement, has received the certificate of project completion from Energía Cinco Estrellas S.A. de C.V. after having passed all its requirements and those of the National Electric Energy Company (ENEE). In addition, Isolux Corsan will … Continue reading Isolux Corsan completes solar photovoltaic plant Aura II in Honduras
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Inox Wind bags 20 MW wind farm in Madhya Pradesh
Inox Wind has bagged a 20 megawatt (Mw) wind power project from PTC Energy Limited in Madhya Pradesh. In a BSE filing, the company said it has “bagged 20 Mw wind power project to be set up at Nipaniya, Mandsaur, in the state of Madhya Pradesh from PTC Energy Limited.” The company added that it … Continue reading Inox Wind bags 20 MW wind farm in Madhya Pradesh
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South Africa using wind energy
South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea), over 1 gigawatt (GW) of power from wind energy is already being harnassed. This, they say, equates to supplying over 500 000 households with energy. Johan van den Berg, Sawea’s chief executive, promises that there is more to come. “Wind energy is still a relatively new industry in South … Continue reading South Africa using wind energy
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Vestas receives 52 MW Norwegian order for upgraded 3 MW platform
All turbines will feature the upgraded 3 MW platform, optimising the annual energy production and lowering the levelised cost of energy. The Vestas turbines have been ordered for the Hamnefjell Wind Farm, which will be located in the north eastern part of Norway – a region known for its high-wind conditions. The contract comprises supply, … Continue reading Vestas receives 52 MW Norwegian order for upgraded 3 MW platform
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Siemens to install 54-megawatt onshore wind power plant in western Turkey
Siemens has been awarded an order for the Kinik onshore wind power plant in the Turkish province of Kinik, located 80 kilometers north of the city of Izmir. 17 direct drive wind turbines rated at 3.2 megawatts (MW) capacity each will be installed at the onshore project close to the coast of the Aegean Sea. … Continue reading Siemens to install 54-megawatt onshore wind power plant in western Turkey
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Wind energy in Uruguay: Vestas receives 53 MW order
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for a 53 MW wind power project to be located in Villa Pastora, in the southwestern province of Flores, Uruguay. The order for 16 V126-3.3 MW wind turbines was placed by TaxWay S.A., the Uruguayan subsidiary of the Spain-based Cobra group, a leading company specialising in developing … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Vestas receives 53 MW order
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Wind power in Denmark: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
The firm and unconditional order comprises 21 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, 17 of which will be delivered in power optimised mode to 2.2 MW. The wind park will be placed near Hogager in the municipality of Hol-stebro in Denmark. The order for the wind power plant includes supply, installation and commissioning of turbines, along with … Continue reading Wind power in Denmark: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Acciona attributable net profit grows 12% to €207 million
ACCIONA posted an attributable net profit of €207 million in 2015, a 12.1% increase over 2014, mainly thanks to the growth of renewable generation activity in international markets and a strong performance from ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), the group’s wind turbine manufacturer. Consolidated revenues increased 0.7% to €6,544 million, with revenue growth in Energy (+23.6%) and … Continue reading Acciona attributable net profit grows 12% to €207 million
Continue readingNot only does growing wind power provide clean, affordable electricity, it also injects massive amounts of capital into our economy. Recently released data quantify just how much: $128 billion over the last decade. Over the last five years, the average has totaled $13 billion annually. Let’s put these numbers into context: $13 billion each year … Continue reading
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Wind energy exceeds nuclear power
The wind energy exceeded nuclear in power generation worldwide and enough capacity to cover global consumption, indicated a report of the Global Wind Energy Council. According to the data of that entity and the World Nuclear Association at the closing of 2015, there were installed 432,42 gigawatts, after adding 63 over the last year (17 … Continue reading Wind energy exceeds nuclear power
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Nordex with further top-line growth and strong order intake
On the basis of its preliminary unaudited figures, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) increased its sales by some 40 percent in 2015 to EUR 2,430.1 million (2014: EUR 1,734.5 million). Accordingly, it slightly exceeded the upper end of the sales guidance which the Management Board had revised most recently in November 2015. The operating margin … Continue reading Nordex with further top-line growth and strong order intake
Continue readingWind energy in Spain: Vestas wins 268 MW service contract
A Spanish wind project developer has extended a full-scope Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service contract with Vestas to operate and maintain six wind parks in Spain. The AOM 4000 solution provides superior support in key areas, tailor-made to strengthen the customer’s business case. President of Vestas Mediterranean, Marco Graziano, says that “We’re extremely … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Vestas wins 268 MW service contract
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Fixing a wind turbine blade
As wind turbines get taller and taller, allowing them to access stronger winds in more locations, I’ve found myself wondering how technicians reach blades when repairs or inspections are needed. You can climb to the top of a turbine, but how do you get to the tip of a blade? I recently found my answer … Continue reading Fixing a wind turbine blade
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