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Sri Lanka plans to develop 375 megawatt of wind power capacity

Sri Lanka plans to develop 375 megawatt of wind power capacity in Mannar between 2018 and 2025. The projects will be undertaken by Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) as part of a drive to increase power generation from renewable energy sources.   Lankabusinessonline.com reports that total wind power capacity of the country rose to 124 megawatts … Continue reading Sri Lanka plans to develop 375 megawatt of wind power capacity

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Offshore Wind Power a ‘Secret Weapon’ for U.S. East Coast States to Cut Carbon Pollution, Achieve Clean Power Plan Targets

A new issue brief from the Center for American Progress highlights how the abundance of wind energy offshore of the Atlantic coast offers East Coast states an immense opportunity to help achieve their 2030 Clean Power Plan goals, expand their energy supplies, and spur sustainable economic development.   “Atlantic coast states are sitting on a … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power a ‘Secret Weapon’ for U.S. East Coast States to Cut Carbon Pollution, Achieve Clean Power Plan Targets

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Autonomous Features in Electric Vehicles Can Save $1,800 in Battery Costs

Self-driving cars are hot right now, but in addition to helping make drivers’ lives easier, they can also help make electric vehicles more affordable. Specifically, plug-in vehicles can save up to $1,800 in battery costs, or extend driving range by 24 miles with the addition of autonomous features like self-parking, according to Lux Research.   … Continue reading Autonomous Features in Electric Vehicles Can Save $1,800 in Battery Costs

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Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya

Although Kenya produces just enough power to meet its current demand for households and businesses tied to the grid, it is constantly plagued with power outages that cause not only inconveniences, but a loss of income for those businesses that depend upon it. A large part of the problem is the country’s reliance on hydropower, … Continue reading Expanding geothermal energy in Kenya

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Siemens to supply its first offshore wind power project in Taiwan

Siemens AG said Wednesday its Wind Power and Renewables Division has signed a supply deal with an electric power division of Swancor Ind. Co. (??), marking its first offshore wind power project in Taiwan. The preparation work for the Formosa 1 Offshore Wind Farm Phase 1 project between Siemens Wind Power and Renewables and Taiwan-based … Continue reading Siemens to supply its first offshore wind power project in Taiwan

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Consumers Energy keeping electric costs affordable, adding renewable energy from new wind farm

Consumers Energy is supporting a Michigan-first approach that keeps costs competitive for customers, announcing an agreement today to purchase renewable energy from a new 100-megawatt wind farm to be built in Michigan’s Thumb. “We are committed to providing electricity that is affordable, reliable and sustainable, especially as seven of our coal plants are retired by … Continue reading Consumers Energy keeping electric costs affordable, adding renewable energy from new wind farm

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Wind energy in France: Nordex inaugurates its biggest wind farm de-veloped in-house

Together with its project partner H2air, Nordex has officially opened its largest wind farm in France to date. The 75-megawatt “Seine River Gauche Nord” (“SRN”) project is something of a trendsetter for the French energy market in view of the targets set by the French government for extending the use renewables: by 2020 the share … Continue reading Wind energy in France: Nordex inaugurates its biggest wind farm de-veloped in-house

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SolarReserve Receives Award From U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to Develop Advanced Design Concentrated Solar Technology

SolarReserve, a leading global developer of utility-scale solar power projects and advanced solar thermal energy storage technology, announced today that it is the recipient of a CSP APOLLO program award from the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. The Concentrating Solar Power: Advanced Projects Offering Low LCOE Opportunities (CSP: APOLLO) program funds research and development … Continue reading SolarReserve Receives Award From U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative to Develop Advanced Design Concentrated Solar Technology

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Senvion presents its highest yield onshore wind turbine

Senvion, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of wind turbines, will be presenting its highest yield onshore wind turbine for low-wind locations at HUSUM Wind. The Senvion 3.4M140 is equipped with a sound-optimised blade profile and a new pitch control system to reduce turbine load. The Senvion 3.4M140 will be available from 2018 in hub … Continue reading Senvion presents its highest yield onshore wind turbine

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Energy Department Awards $1.8 Million to Develop Wind Turbine Blades to Access Better Wind Resources and Reduce Costs

The Energy Department today announced the selection of two organizations to develop larger wind turbine blades that can take advantage of better wind resources and can lower costs. Technological innovations such as taller wind turbine towers and larger rotors can more efficiently capture the stronger and more consistent wind resources typically found at greater heights … Continue reading Energy Department Awards $1.8 Million to Develop Wind Turbine Blades to Access Better Wind Resources and Reduce Costs

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GE Introduces Powerful 3.2-130 Wind Turbine at HUSUM Wind 2015

New 3 MW Platform Offers Up to 20 Percent Higher Annual Energy Output than GE’s 2.5-120 and Combines a Larger Rotor Diameter, Improved Load Management Systems and More Efficient Drive-Train Technology over Predecessor Models; With Four Different Hub Height Options Ranging Between 85 and 155 Meters, the 130-Meter Rotor Turbine Can Be Tailored to Different … Continue reading GE Introduces Powerful 3.2-130 Wind Turbine at HUSUM Wind 2015

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Wind energy in Vietnam: HydroChina places first order with Vestas for 24 MW wind farm

The firm and unconditional order consists of 12 V100-2.0 MW for the Phu Lac wind farm in the Tuy Phong district of southeastern Vietnam and will be the largest Vestas-supplied wind park in Vietnam.   The project includes a five-year AOM 4000 service contract in which Vestas guarantees a defined level of availability and performance … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: HydroChina places first order with Vestas for 24 MW wind farm

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Acciona Windpower enters the German wind turbine market

ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA Group subsidiary that designs and manufactures wind turbines, has opened a sales office in Mainz (Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany) as a first step towards introducing its products into one of the main European wind power markets. Another example of ACCIONA Windpower’s interest in the German market is its presence, with its own stand, … Continue reading Acciona Windpower enters the German wind turbine market

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Siemens creates new sales channel for local onshore wind energy projects

Siemens is working to build stronger ties with owners of smaller onshore wind projects – the kinds of projects where local knowledge and expertise play a key role. In the future, Siemens will work more closely with partners on wind parks with up to three turbines. These partnerships will ensure that the operators of smaller … Continue reading Siemens creates new sales channel for local onshore wind energy projects

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Siemens presents the complete wind power value chain at Husum Wind 2015

Under the slogan of “WINDforce: Adding Value to Your Wind Business”, Siemens is presenting its innovations in wind power, energy systems, product and system solutions and plant maintenance at its 150-square-meter stand.   From the wind turbine to the distribution grids: Siemens has fanned out its solutions for the wind power sector as broadly as … Continue reading Siemens presents the complete wind power value chain at Husum Wind 2015

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New CEO for European Wind Energy Association

The European Wind Energy Association has appointed Giles Dickson as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Dickson was Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Alstom before joining EWEA. Prior to this, he was a civil servant in the UK government for over 15 years. Mr. Dickson comes to EWEA with substantial experience and knowledge … Continue reading New CEO for European Wind Energy Association

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Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm

EDF Energies Nouvellas (EDF EN), the renewable energy arm of French utility EDF, has commissioned the 21.5-MW Chaba wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province.   Chaba wind farm is one of the three projects InnoWind, the local unit of EDF EN, won at South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP) … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions wind farm

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New Foundation Design Could Reduce Costs Of Offshore Wind Energy

DONG Energy and partners recently completed one of the most comprehensive programmes of offshore monopile testing testing ever undertaken. In total, 28 monopiles — the most typical foundation architecture used to support offshore wind turbines — were tested to assess and validate a new structural design method developed by the PISA (Pile Soil Analysis) academic … Continue reading New Foundation Design Could Reduce Costs Of Offshore Wind Energy

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Nordex unveiling the N131/3300 – the turbine tailor-made for light-wind German regions

In a fitting move for “Husum Wind”, the wind industry exhibition taking place on 15 – 18 September 2015, which is focusing solely on the core German market for the first time, Nordex SE will be presenting the light-wind N131/3300 turbine, which it has developed specifically for the German market.   The N131/3300 is a … Continue reading Nordex unveiling the N131/3300 – the turbine tailor-made for light-wind German regions

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Vestas introduces new larger-rotor, higher performing 3 MW wind turbine variant

The V136-3.45 MW turbine increases energy output and reduces both levelised cost of energy and sound emissions in low-wind conditions. The V136-3.45 MW turbine is the newest variant of the proven 3 MW platform, which Vestas continuously optimises to strengthen its product offerings. Raising the bar for low-wind site performance, the V136-3.45 MW combines Vestas’ … Continue reading Vestas introduces new larger-rotor, higher performing 3 MW wind turbine variant

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