Long-time rancher and Nebraska state Sen. Al Davis thinks wind energy can be a lifeline for his constituents. That was the main takeaway of a recent interview with Sen. Davis in Midwest Energy News. He explained that his rural district of 40,000 people struggles with population loss and lack of financial resources, and noted wind … Continue reading Wind energy revitalizes rural communities
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Gamesa improves its €750 million syndicated loan facility
Gamesa has agreed the extension of its €750 million syndicated loan facility until 2021, so lengthening the company’s maturity profile; the loan is repayable in a single bullet at maturity. This agreement, entered into by a group of 16 Spanish and international financial institutions, not only extends the facility’s repayment date, it also improves its … Continue reading Gamesa improves its €750 million syndicated loan facility
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Gamesa and CAF have joined forces in NEM Solutions
Gamesa and CAF have joined forces to become core shareholders, each with a 50% interest, in the technology player, NEM Solutions. Together they will support this company’s continued development and make it a cornerstone of their operations and maintenance strategies. NEM Solutions specialises in the application of technology in maintenance activities in the wind and … Continue reading Gamesa and CAF have joined forces in NEM Solutions
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Turkana wind power supply starts 2016
The Lake Turkana wind power project will start generating power next year, Denmark Foreign Affairs minister Kristian Jensen said yesterday. The project, funded by the Danish government, will contribute 310 Megawatts of wind energy to the national grid. Jensen spoke at the World Trade Organization conference at KICC, Nairobi. The project will use 365 wind … Continue reading Turkana wind power supply starts 2016
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Senvion wind turbines for 62 megawatts wind farm with Fred. Olsen in UK
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, has signed its first UK contract with Fred. Olsen Renewables Ltd., supplying 30 Senvion MM series turbines to the Brockloch Rig Wind Farm. Brockloch Rig Wind Farm is located in the hills above Carsphairn Forest, some nine kilometres north of Carsphairn in Dumfries and Galloway. Senvion … Continue reading Senvion wind turbines for 62 megawatts wind farm with Fred. Olsen in UK
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Offshore wind power on its way to the U.S.
The first U.S. offshore wind farm is officially on its way to becoming a reality. The 30 megawatt Deepwater Wind project broke ground this spring and recently finished construction on its first phase, with progress set to resume after the winter. Highlights of this landmark include: Generating enough electricity for over 17,000 Rhode Island homes … Continue reading Offshore wind power on its way to the U.S.
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World to markets: Invest now in climate solutions
Over the weekend global leaders agreed to change the course of our world by declaring the need to pivot to a clean, low-carbon future. Monday’s headlines struggled to convey the magnitude of their call to action: Washington Post: Countries just adopted a historic climate change accord Los Angeles Times: Nearly 200 nations join together to … Continue reading World to markets: Invest now in climate solutions
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India still lagging in wind energy and solar power promotion
The renewable energy potential in India is 8,89,508 Mega Watt. Although the Government of India has been promoting the development of the sector for energy security as well as environmental protection, the exploitation of the two largest components i.e. solar energy and wind energy potential was only 0.35 and 21 per cent, and varied significantly … Continue reading India still lagging in wind energy and solar power promotion
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Wind energy in Poland: Acciona wind turbines for a new wind farm
ACCIONA Energía has put its third wind farm in Poland into service, a 30 megawatt (MW) facility that takes the company’s total owned capacity in the country to 101 MW. ACCIONA carried out the construction of the wind farm in 11 months, supplied the wind turbines and will undertake its operation and maintenance. Located in … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland: Acciona wind turbines for a new wind farm
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Boralex: Exclusivity agreement to acquire a portfolio of approximately 350 MW of wind power in France
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) has entered into an exclusivity agreement with private developers to acquire a portfolio of wind power projects of nearly 350 MW located in France. The closing of the transaction would allow Boralex to acquire by 2018: 79 MW of ready-to-build projects (with commissioning dates scheduled during 2017 … Continue reading Boralex: Exclusivity agreement to acquire a portfolio of approximately 350 MW of wind power in France
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Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm
Donald Trump has lost an appeal against the construction of a wind farm close to his golf course and resort in Scotland. Trump claims the ugly structures will ruin his scenic view when teeing off. While Trump’s popularity continues to climb despite the many controversies surrounding his bid to become U.S. president next year, at … Continue reading Donald Trump loses appeal against wind farm
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Invenergy sells 832 MW of wind energy to TerraForm Power
Invenergy Wind LLC, the largest privately-held independent wind-power generation company in the United States, has sold 832 MW (net) of wind energy plants to clean energy owner and operator, TerraForm Power. “This transaction highlights our tremendous recent momentum and growth as a developer, owner and operator of power generation and storage solutions,” said Michael Polsky, Invenergy … Continue reading Invenergy sells 832 MW of wind energy to TerraForm Power
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Wind energy gains predictability from tax credits’ multi-year extension
The agreement by congressional leaders last night on a multi-year extension of renewable energy tax credits would secure several years of predictable policies that encourage private investment in wind energy, industry leaders said today. “This agreement will enable wind energy to create more affordable, reliable and clean energy for America by providing multi-year predictability … Continue reading Wind energy gains predictability from tax credits’ multi-year extension
Continue readingCommissioning of the Frampton wind power project in Canada
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) (TSX: BLX) is pleased to announce commercial commissioning of the Frampton wind power project, located in Beauce, Canada, with an installed capacity of 24 MW. President and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Lemaire pointed out that “having acquired this project under development, the exceptional cooperation of the Frampton municipality and … Continue reading Commissioning of the Frampton wind power project in Canada
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a 330 MW wind power order for an offshore in the UK
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a firm and unconditional order for 40 V164-8.0 MW turbines for the offshore Walney Extension West project in the UK, ref. company announcements No. 9/2015 of 18 February 2015 and No. 32/2015 of 11 June 2015. The 330 MW order is placed by DONG Energy, and the contract covers … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has received a 330 MW wind power order for an offshore in the UK
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Iberdrola USA obtains all required approvals to close integration with UIL Holdings Corporation
AVANGRID, aims at leading the transformation of the U.S. energy industry towards a clean energy future. Iberdrola has announced to the Spanish Commission of the Stock Exchange (CNMV) that all of the conditions to complete the merger between Iberdrola USA and UIL Holdings Corporation have now been met. Following the approval of the deal by … Continue reading Iberdrola USA obtains all required approvals to close integration with UIL Holdings Corporation
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Gamesa installs its first G114-2.0 MW wind turbines in Asia-Pacific
These wind turbines, located in the Subplu1 wind farm, are part of Gamesa’s first wind power project in Thailand. This project, which was announced in July 2015, is Gamesa first project breakthrough in the Thai market. Specifically, Gamesa signed an agreement with Chinese developer PowerChina ZhongNan for the supply of 30 of its G114-2.0 … Continue reading Gamesa installs its first G114-2.0 MW wind turbines in Asia-Pacific
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Gamesa secures wind power contract to supply 100 MW to EDPR for Amazon Wind Farm U.S. Central
The company will install 48 Gamesa G114-2.1 MW wind turbines in Pauling County, Ohio. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, announced today that it will supply EDP Renewables (EDPR) with wind turbines for its 100 MW Amazon Wind Farm U.S. Central. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will handle the transport, installation … Continue reading Gamesa secures wind power contract to supply 100 MW to EDPR for Amazon Wind Farm U.S. Central
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Mauritius Wind Farm Operational in January 2016
The new wind farm at Plaine des Roches will be operational as from January 2016. The electricity produced will be distributed to the Central Electricity Board (CEB) and will be fully injected on the national network, which is currently powered by diesel and coal plants. Eole Plaine des Roches Ltd will be in charge of … Continue reading Mauritius Wind Farm Operational in January 2016
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204 MW Shannon Wind Farm Goes Online In Texas
Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) and Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC are pleased to announce the commencement of commercial operations and funding of tax equity for the 204 MW Shannon wind project. The project is located in Clay County, Texas and was constructed under an EPC contract with Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group. General Electric … Continue reading 204 MW Shannon Wind Farm Goes Online In Texas
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