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More than 2,500 new UK onshore wind turbines threatened by subisidy cut

More than 2,500 new wind turbines, amounting to 7.1 gigawatts (GW) of electricity production capacity, are now unlikely to be built in Britain because of a fast-tracked subsidy cut outlined by the new government.       British energy minister Amber Rudd said an earlier than planned reduction in onshore wind subsidies was necessary to … Continue reading More than 2,500 new UK onshore wind turbines threatened by subisidy cut

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Capstone Infrastructure secures final REA approval for Ontario wind energy projects

Capstone Infrastructure Corporation (TSX:CSE)(TSX:CSE.DB.A)(TSX:CSE.PR.A)(TSX:CPW.DB) (the “Corporation”) today announced that it has secured a Renewable Energy Approval (REA) from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change for the 10-megawatt Snowy Ridge Wind Park. REAs are a required step in Ontario for wind, solar and bio-energy generation facilities to proceed to the construction phase. The … Continue reading Capstone Infrastructure secures final REA approval for Ontario wind energy projects

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New IRENA best-practice guide steers design, adoption of renewable energy auctions worldwide

Renewable energy auctions are increasingly becoming a policy tool of choice to support renewable energy deployment, according to a new publication released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The six-volume guidebook Renewable Energy Auctions: a Guide to Design, finds that more than 60 countries have now adopted renewable energy auctions, up from six in … Continue reading New IRENA best-practice guide steers design, adoption of renewable energy auctions worldwide

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Solar energy plantation on 790 square kilometers can meet Turkey’s entire energy demand

It was highlighted that Turkey has 2,750 hours of sunshine per year on average and that solar energy potential is currently underutilized in Turkey.   The International Solar Energy Society’s Turkey head Gani Bayraktar said a solar energy plantation on 790 square kilometers can meet Turkey’s entire energy demand, and that current plantations can produce … Continue reading Solar energy plantation on 790 square kilometers can meet Turkey’s entire energy demand

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Fukushima Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm Project Second Phase Update

A consortium comprised of Marubeni (project integrator), the University of Tokyo (technical advisor), Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal, Hitachi, Furukawa Electric, Shimizu, and Mizuho Information & Research, has been participating in an experimental offshore floating wind farm project sponsored by the Ministry of Economy, … Continue reading Fukushima Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm Project Second Phase Update

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Owls inspire ‘quieter’ wind turbines

Scientists have taken inspiration from the flight of owls to develop “quieter” wind turbines and planes.   Early tests of a prototype coating for fan blades, which mimics the intricate structure of an owl’s wing, have demonstrated that it could significantly reduce the amount of noise produced by wind turbines and other types of fan … Continue reading Owls inspire ‘quieter’ wind turbines

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Wind energy is the least-cost option for new power generating capacity

The global wind power market resumed its advance in 2014, adding a record 51 GW—the most of any renewable technology—for a year-end total of 370 GW. An estimated 1.7 GW of grid-connected capacity was added offshore for a world total exceeding 8.5 GW. Wind energy is the least-cost option for new power generating capacity in … Continue reading Wind energy is the least-cost option for new power generating capacity

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GE Inks Investment Deal with TerraForm Global to Boost International Wind Power Growth

GE’s (NYSE: GE) renewable energy business announced a $25 million investment in TerraForm Global, LLC. TaForm Global is a dividend growth-oriented company, or ‘yieldco,’ formed by SunEdison to own and operate contracted renewable power generation assets in attractive, high-growth emerging markets.     “This investment is about driving continued global growth for renewable power,” said … Continue reading GE Inks Investment Deal with TerraForm Global to Boost International Wind Power Growth

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Tory betrayal on wind energy “totally unacceptable”

The UK government’s announcement this week to end new support for onshore wind energy projects could cost Scotland £3bn in investment and threatens thousands of jobs, according to industry experts. The Scottish National Party has said that Prime Minister David Cameron must explain why he misled voters during the referendum campaign in Scotland regarding the … Continue reading Tory betrayal on wind energy “totally unacceptable”

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China leads the world in solar power growth

China is slowing its coal power expansion, driven in part by terrible air pollution problems as well as the country’s growing sensitivity to its international standing in the fight to curb global warming. The government has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions after hitting a peak in 2030 and to double its carbon-free energy … Continue reading China leads the world in solar power growth

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Plant inspired photovoltaic solar energy to revolutionise energy storage

A new technology developed by scientists at University of California – Los Angeles (UCLA) can store solar energy for up to several weeks — an advance that could change the way scientists think about designing solar cells.   The materials in most of today’s residential rooftop solar panels can store energy from the sun for … Continue reading Plant inspired photovoltaic solar energy to revolutionise energy storage

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JDR wins major renewables contract for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm

JDR, a leading provider of technology connecting the global offshore wind energy industry, has been awarded a contract by energy company, E.ON, alongside partners the UK Green Investment Bank plc (GIB), to supply its subsea cabling technology and services for the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The Rampion Offshore Wind Farm is the first wind farm … Continue reading JDR wins major renewables contract for E.ON’s Rampion Offshore Wind Farm

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BayWa r.e.’s 80 MW Beethoven Wind Power Project began Operation

BayWa r.e. announced today that its Beethoven Wind Project in South Dakota achieved full commercial operation on May 28, 2015. BayWa r.e. bought the project from a local developer in August 2014, finalized development and began significant additional construction in September. The power is sold under a twenty year contract to NorthWestern Energy and GE … Continue reading BayWa r.e.’s 80 MW Beethoven Wind Power Project began Operation

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New IRENA App Delivers Global Renewable Energy Data Straight to Your Pocket

Smartphone users can now access the most reliable data on global renewable energy potential, for free, thanks to an application launched today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Global Atlas pocket, now available on all platforms including BlackBerry 10, iOS, Android and Windows Phone, is the only global tool of its kind, combining … Continue reading New IRENA App Delivers Global Renewable Energy Data Straight to Your Pocket

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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

Nordex strengthens again its role in Turkey. It will be installing 19 Generation Gamma wind turbines N117/2400 for its new customer ARE Elektrik in the wind farm “Kurtkayasi”. For ARE Elektrik this is the first wind energy project. Since its foundation in 2009 the company has so far concentrated on hydroelectric power plants. Kurtkayasi is … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

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Tanzania’s untapped renewable energy resources ripe for investment

The African Development Bank, in partnership with the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and the Government of Tanzania, on Thursday, June 18 launched the Renewable Energy in Africa: Tanzania Country Profile. The publication highlights the country’s inroads in renewable energy as well as opportunities for scaling-up the energy sector. Over the past decade, in an effort … Continue reading Tanzania’s untapped renewable energy resources ripe for investment

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Gamesa’s G114-2.5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain) starts to generate wind energy

The prototype of Gamesa’s new G114-2.5 MW turbine, installed in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain), has started to generate power. Installation of the turbine triggers the start of the intensive process of validating and certifying the new turbine. The company expects to obtain type certification during the last quarter of 2015. The annual output of a single … Continue reading Gamesa’s G114-2.5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Navarre, Spain) starts to generate wind energy

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Wind power in Poland: New EDP Renewables wind farm starts up in Kuyavian-Pomeranian province

EDP Renewables, a leader in Poland’s renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth largest wind energy producer, recently held the opening ceremony for a new wind farm in the Polish town of Radziejów.   The facility has a total production capacity of 18 MW thanks to its 12 modern 1.5 MW AW-82 wind turbines, and … Continue reading Wind power in Poland: New EDP Renewables wind farm starts up in Kuyavian-Pomeranian province

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UK to end onshore wind energy subsidies one year ahead of schedule

The UK Government is planning to close Renewables Obligation (RO) subsidy regime for new onshore wind power projects from April 2016, a year ahead than previously planned.   The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) said that the government is expected to launch a primary legislation to implement the change. The ruling will, however, … Continue reading UK to end onshore wind energy subsidies one year ahead of schedule

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World’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines

Gwynt y Môr wind farm, located eight miles offshore in Liverpool Bay, will be officially inaugurated by Carwyn Jones, First Minister of Wales. With an installed capacity of 576 megawatts (MW) Gwynt y Môr is the world’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm. In total, 160 wind turbines will produce enough power to supply some 400,000 … Continue reading World’s 2nd largest offshore wind farm Gwynt y Môr officially inaugurated with Siemens wind turbines

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