Australia has fallen behind similar economies around the world in the generation of renewable energy, a new report has found. The Climate Council’s new report, The global renewable energy boom: How Australia is missing out, says that despite having enough renewable energy resources to power the country 500 times over, jobs and investment in the … Continue reading Australia falls behind in renewable energy
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Wind energy in Cameroon: first wind power project this year
To promote renewable energy, the Cameroonian government is expected to launch its very first wind power project this year with “a pilot project in energy production […] in the Monts Bamboutos hills, with the construction of a 42 megawatt wind farm plant that can be extended to 80 megawatts.” Cameroun is facing a major … Continue reading Wind energy in Cameroon: first wind power project this year
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Photovoltaic (PV) module gross profits will top $5 billion in 2015
IHS Inc. (NYSE: IHS), the leading global source of critical information and insight, has identified at least 89 countries with solar photovoltaic (PV) end-markets that will show growth in solar installations in 2015, which is forecast to drive a 30 percent increase in demand. IHS forecasts that this demand growth will raise PV module gross … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) module gross profits will top $5 billion in 2015
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Wind power in Nigeria: Katsina Wind Farm 98 Per Cent Completed
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Power, Dr Godknows Igali, on Friday said that the 10 megawatts Katsina State Wind Farm was 98 per cent completed. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Timothy Oyedeji, Deputy Director in charge of Press, in Abuja. Igali attributed the delay in the completion of the project … Continue reading Wind power in Nigeria: Katsina Wind Farm 98 Per Cent Completed
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Wind energy in Pakistan: Goldwind wind turbines for a 30 MW wind power plant
The Tapal wind farm is located at the province of Sindh. HydroChina, a subsidiary of China Power Construction Corporation, is constructing the project. It will be run by three local Pakistani companies. The wind turbines will be customised to suit the local wind and climate conditions. Shipments will be made at the end of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: Goldwind wind turbines for a 30 MW wind power plant
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SunEdison strikes renewable energy portfolio
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced the signature of definitive agreements to acquire five portfolios of renewable energy projects and two corporate platforms, LAP Holding, BV in Latin America and two subsidiaries of Honiton Energy Holding, Ltd., in China, as well as the closing of equity investments and … Continue reading SunEdison strikes renewable energy portfolio
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Cook Islands’ solar energy project to go online
The final stages of a massive solar power project aimed at making the Cook Islands more energy independent have almost been completed, New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCully said on Friday. McCully is to lead a New Zealand Parliament delegation to the Cook Islands next week to meet with Cook Islands’ Prime Minister Henry … Continue reading Cook Islands’ solar energy project to go online
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Vestas introduces 3.45 MW power mode for its 3 MW platform
Based on site-specific conditions, the 3.45 MW power mode will increase annual energy production and contribute to lowering the cost of energy. The shared nacelle technology and design allows Vestas to offer the 3.45 MW power mode across its entire 3 MW platform. The power mode will thus be available on the V105-3.3 MW, … Continue reading Vestas introduces 3.45 MW power mode for its 3 MW platform
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Wind power in Mexico: Vestas wind turbines for 149 MW wind farm in Tamaulipas
Vestas has received an order for 45 of its V117-3.3 MW turbine for the Tres Mesas wind energy projects in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico. With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 21/2015 of 8 May 2015, Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Mexico. The 148.5 MW … Continue reading Wind power in Mexico: Vestas wind turbines for 149 MW wind farm in Tamaulipas
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Anti-wind bill would hurt jobs, families’ access to clean power
“Hey man, what are you thinking? Why would you do this?” Gary Kanaby says he would ask Representative Bill Flores of Texas. The Congressman has cosponsored a bill that would eliminate a common-sense renewable energy policy and put his own constituents, like Gary, in a precarious position. Your legislator may be considering signing on to … Continue reading Anti-wind bill would hurt jobs, families’ access to clean power
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Wind energy Gamesa is ready to tackle new challenges
Gamesa held its Shareholders’ General Meeting, at second call, today in Zamudio (Vizcaya), at which its shareholders approved its 2014 financial statements and the company’s management throughout the year. During his speech, Ignacio Martín, Chairman of Gamesa, reviewed the 2014 earnings performance, labelling it a “very positive” year in which the company surpassed all the … Continue reading Wind energy Gamesa is ready to tackle new challenges
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Acciona’s net profit grows 28.5% to € 42 in first quarter 2015
ACCIONA’s attributable net profit rose 28.5% to €42 million in the first quarter of 2015 thanks to the growth of ACCIONA Energia. The favourable evolution of ACCIONA Windpower, which achieved an Ebidta of €15 million in the first quarter of 2015, against a loss of €4 million the year before, and a strong quarter for … Continue reading Acciona’s net profit grows 28.5% to € 42 in first quarter 2015
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Allete to buy 100-MW wind farm in Pennsylvania from AES
Allete Clean Energy said it will acquire the project from AES Armenia Mountain Wind and a minority shareholder for $108 million plus assumption of debt. The wind farm, near Troy, Pa., in north central Pennsylvania, generates 100 megawatts of electricity from 67 turbines installed in 2009. Allete said the power is sold under 25-year … Continue reading Allete to buy 100-MW wind farm in Pennsylvania from AES
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TÜV Rheinland collaborates with National Institute of Wind Energy
TUV Rheinland Industrie Service GmbH, TUV Rheinland (India) and Chennai-based National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) have agreed to collaborate on certification of wind turbines for the Indian and international markets. NIWE, an autonomous body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, offers services such as wind resource assessment, R&D, training, type testing and … Continue reading TÜV Rheinland collaborates with National Institute of Wind Energy
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Florida’s wind energy purchase shows it is perfect for WINDPOWER
A recent purchase of wind energy from a Florida utility highlights one reason why the WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition (May 18-21) will be held in Orlando. Florida is emblematic of wind energy’s growth, in that today the industry’s presence is increasingly palpable in yet another state not historically known for the affordable and clean … Continue reading Florida’s wind energy purchase shows it is perfect for WINDPOWER
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AfDB may offer $400m to Egypt wind power project
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is considering providing $400 million for the development of a wind power project in Egypt. The project which will have a public-private partnership requires a total investment of $1.5 billion, according to the Amwal Al Ghad magazine report. The wind farm backing will represent a portion of AfDB’s planned … Continue reading AfDB may offer $400m to Egypt wind power project
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Germany Will Lead Annual Offshore Wind Power Installations in 2015 as UK Loses Top Spot
Germany will add 2,071 Megawatts in annual offshore wind power installations in 2015, making it the world’s leading market. Meanwhile, UK additions will remain relatively steady, but the country will slip to third in rankings behind China. Germany will become the world’s leading market for annual offshore wind turbine installations in 2015, with the country … Continue reading Germany Will Lead Annual Offshore Wind Power Installations in 2015 as UK Loses Top Spot
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Turkey aims 30 percent wind energy and solar power usage by 2023
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority has received 14 times more pre-license applications than its allocated capacity for wind power plants. Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority has received 14 times more pre-license applications than its allocated capacity for wind power plants, Mustafa Yilmaz, head of the authority, revealed Wednesday. Addressing the opening session of the … Continue reading Turkey aims 30 percent wind energy and solar power usage by 2023
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US Energy Secretary, Dr Ernest Moniz, to address at American Wind Energy Association Conference
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) is excited to announce that for the first time ever, the US Secretary of Energy will join us at the AWEA WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition. Specifically, Dr Ernest Moniz will address conference attendees during the Welcome & Opening Session on Tuesday, May 19. Dr Moniz, who addressed attendees … Continue reading US Energy Secretary, Dr Ernest Moniz, to address at American Wind Energy Association Conference
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SunEdison Awarded 86 MW DC Solar Photovoltaic Project In South Africa
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy development company, today announced it has been awarded an 86 megawatts (MW) DC solar photovoltaic project in South Africa during the fourth bid round of the Renewable Energy IPP Procurement Program organized by South Africa’s Department of Energy. The 86 MW award represents 20% of the … Continue reading SunEdison Awarded 86 MW DC Solar Photovoltaic Project In South Africa
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