A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the North American market for light duty plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs), including detailed geographic forecasts of PEV sales by U.S. state, metropolitan statistical area (MSA), Canadian province, Canadian city, and selected U.S. utility service area. North America is currently the world’s largest market for PEVs, with more than … Continue reading Light Duty Plug-In Electric Vehicle Sales in North America Are Expected to Total Nearly 7.4 Million from 2015 to 2024
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Nordex UK: 15th wind farm from key account
Nordex has received the 15th order from its key account, Falck Renewables. The manufacturer will supply ten N90/2500 wind turbines for the Assel Valley wind farm near the south-west coast of Scotland. The supply schedule includes the turnkey construction of the wind farm, including the civil and electrical infrastructure works. Falck Renewables is an international … Continue reading Nordex UK: 15th wind farm from key account
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Planning to invest in wind energy? Get to New York Oct. 14 – 15
More than $100 billion in private investment has been injected into the U.S. economy since 2008 by private investors helping to grow new U.S. wind farm projects across the country. The rapid growth of wind energy in the U.S. from around one percent in 2008 to supplying nearly five percent today has resulted in a … Continue reading Planning to invest in wind energy? Get to New York Oct. 14 – 15
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Renewable energy charges ahead in Africa
The amount of money being deposited into African projects, particularly in energy and power distribution, increased by nearly 50% in 2014, according to a study by Deloitte. One of the most exciting projects was the Grand Inga Hydro Power Project, seen as a potential continental game changer. Initial estimates are that the massive project could … Continue reading Renewable energy charges ahead in Africa
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With school back in session, time to enter the Power of Wind contest
With school officially back in session, the topic of clean energy is gaining prominence in K-12 academic curricula. Teachers, students and parents are putting more emphasis on renewable power topics due to the increased focus on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) subjects, as well as this summer’s landmark Clean Power Plan, and the exciting … Continue reading With school back in session, time to enter the Power of Wind contest
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Wind energy ready to help US face energy challenges of 21st century
In response to proposed energy and climate legislation unveiled by Senate Democratic leaders today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) released the following statement this morning: “We commend Senators Reid, Wyden, Schumer, and Cantwell for putting forward a policy framework to provide domestic energy producers with greater stability so businesses can invest and bring costs … Continue reading Wind energy ready to help US face energy challenges of 21st century
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Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050
Greenpeace released its 2015 Energy [R]evolution report, which finds that a global phase out of fossil fuels and shift towards 100 percent renewable energy is possible by 2050. The analysis, researched in collaboration with the German Aerospace Centre (DLR), shows that the transition to renewables would create jobs and be cost competitive. The necessary investment … Continue reading Greenpeace Report Finds 100 Percent Renewable Energy Possible by 2050
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Support to fossil fuels remains high and the time is ripe for change
Government support to fossil fuel consumption and production in OECD countries and key emerging economies remains high, at USD 160-200 billion annually, according to a new OECD report. This support is hampering global efforts to curb emissions and combat climate change. The OECD Inventory of Support Measures for Fossil Fuels 2015 takes stock … Continue reading Support to fossil fuels remains high and the time is ripe for change
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Wind power in Germany: Baltic 2 offshore wind farm is now producing power
Baltic 2, the company’s second offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea, employs 80 Siemens SWT-3.6-120 wind turbines. EnBW developed and built the 288 MW wind farm with Australia’s Macquarie purchasing a 49% share of the project for EUR 720 million. The lifecycle of the wind farm is expected to be 20 years, around four … Continue reading Wind power in Germany: Baltic 2 offshore wind farm is now producing power
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Turbines among the trees: How wind power helps preserve American forests
Wind power is an affordable, reliable means of generating electricity while emitting no carbon pollution, but did you know wind can also aid in forest conservation? In 2014, wind energy reduced U.S. carbon pollution by 126 million metric tons – equal to 26 million cars’ worth of carbon emissions – by replacing dirtier forms of … Continue reading Turbines among the trees: How wind power helps preserve American forests
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TerraForm Global closes acquisition of 294 MW of operating wind power assets from Renova Energia in Brazil
TerraForm Global (Nasdaq: GLBL), a globally diversified owner and operator of clean energy projects, today announced that it closed on the acquisition from Renova Energia of two operating wind energy projects that are part of the original TerraForm Global IPO portfolio. The Salvador and Bahia wind energy projects are located in Brazil and generate 294 … Continue reading TerraForm Global closes acquisition of 294 MW of operating wind power assets from Renova Energia in Brazil
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Wind energy in Maharashtra: Suzlon surges on surpassing 2,000 MW
Suzlon Group, one of the leading wind turbine manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone of 2,000 MW (2 GW) of cumulative installations in Maharashtra during the first half of the year. Suzlon has a long standing presence in Maharashtra and its technological knowhow, its best in class OMS (Operation & Maintenance Services) and its end … Continue reading Wind energy in Maharashtra: Suzlon surges on surpassing 2,000 MW
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Wind power in Israel: Major wind farm being built, first in 30 years
For the first time in decades, Israeli is building wind turbines which will create electricity by harnessing the power of the wind. Afcon Holdings, a part of the Shlomo Group, has started construction in recent days on two wind farms, which will house 25 wind turbines each in Ramat Sirin and Ma’ale Gilboa in northern … Continue reading Wind power in Israel: Major wind farm being built, first in 30 years
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Wind energy in Jordan: wind power project commences commercial operations
The National Electric Power Company and Jordan Wind Project Company (JWPC) announced the commencement of commercial operations of the Tafileh Wind Farm, the first and largest utility-scale operational wind farm in the Kingdom. The announcement was made in a press statement after JWPC, the project’s owner and operator, made the successful connection to the … Continue reading Wind energy in Jordan: wind power project commences commercial operations
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Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy
Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy, reduce fiscal spending and create job, said a report released by consultancy PWC here on Sunday. For the biggest Arab country with a population of 86.9 million, its oil and gas reserves are a two-edged sword and developing renewable energy will … Continue reading Expanding investments in wind energy and solar power can free up Egypt’s carbon energy
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Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has received the 15th order from its key account, Falck Renewables. The manufacturer will supply ten N90/2500 wind turbines for the Assel Valley wind farm near the south-west coast of Scotland. The supply schedule includes the turnkey construction of the wind farm, including the civil and electrical infrastructure works. Falck Renewables is an international … Continue reading Wind power in UK: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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RenewableUK: no technical barrier to installing 55GW of wind energy
Britain can produce 85% of its power via renewable energy by 2030 provided it undergoes significant changes in energy production and use, according to a new study by Greenpeace. The study attempts to counter the argument that only fossil fuels and nuclear power can keep the lights on for the next few decades. It foresees … Continue reading RenewableUK: no technical barrier to installing 55GW of wind energy
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Wind energy to go up by 800 MW in Vijayawada
As part of its drive to achieve an ideal mix of sources of energy, the State government is taking steps for augmenting the wind power generation by 800 by March 2016 from the existing installed capacity of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) spread across Anantapur, Kadapa and some parts of Chittoor district. These three districts are found … Continue reading Wind energy to go up by 800 MW in Vijayawada
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Revenue for Wind Turbine Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Sales Is Expected to Total Nearly $6 Billion by 2024
Massive amount of blades in need of inspection propelling the wind turbine unmanned aerial vehicle market, report finds. A new report from Navigant Research examines the global market for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, for wind turbine blade inspection, including revenue forecasts by segment and region, through 2024. To inspect the … Continue reading Revenue for Wind Turbine Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Sales Is Expected to Total Nearly $6 Billion by 2024
Continue readingWind power would generate 11.5% of energy in Brazil
Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy. That’s 23.9GW of installed capacity. According to the report, small hydropower, biomass and solar energy would account for 32.6GW – 15.8% of total generation. Brazil could meet 84% of its electricity needs through renewable energy sources by 2024. The country is expected to install 173 GW of green energy … Continue reading Wind power would generate 11.5% of energy in Brazil
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