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IRENA launches new tool to help develop renewable energy projects

A comprehensive platform to facilitate the effective development of renewable energy projects worldwide is now available online. The Project Navigator tool, launched today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), provides project developers with the knowledge, tools, case studies and best practices needed to support the successful completion of their projects.   Many promising renewable … Continue reading IRENA launches new tool to help develop renewable energy projects

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Wind power in Texas: E.ON Christen wind farm with GE wind turbines

E.ON and GE Energy Financial Services today celebrated the opening of the Grandview Wind Farm (Grandview) in the Texas Panhandle, 30 miles east of Amarillo. E.ON and GE Energy Financial Services (GE) jointly own Grandview through a 50/50 investment partnership.   “The community has been wonderful and more than patient in developing this project.  Grandview … Continue reading Wind power in Texas: E.ON Christen wind farm with GE wind turbines

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Equinix Advances Sustainability Program with Wind Energy from Iberdrola

Iberdrola Renewables today announced a long-term agreement to supply several U.S.-based Equinix data centers with clean, renewable energy from Iberdrola Renewables’ fleet of wind farms. Equinix met more than 30% of its global electricity requirements in 2014 through renewable energy purchases and is continually evaluating the energy efficiency of its data centers in order to … Continue reading Equinix Advances Sustainability Program with Wind Energy from Iberdrola

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10 ways wind power is working for you this Earth Day

Every year, Earth Day draws attention to the importance of environmental protection. Here are 10 ways American wind energy plays an important role in protecting the environment in the U.S.: 1. Wind energy saves lives. The Department of Energy’s recently released “Wind Vision” report found that wind could provide over a third of U.S. electricity by … Continue reading 10 ways wind power is working for you this Earth Day

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Spain prepares auction for 700 MW of wind energy (500 MW) and biomass (200 MW)

Spain’s energy ministry is preparing an auction for 500 MW of wind energy and 200 MW of biomass power for the first time since the approval of the energy reform.   The new capacity will be necessary according to the ministry’s ongoing planning for the electricity and gas sectors. The wind power plants will be installed … Continue reading Spain prepares auction for 700 MW of wind energy (500 MW) and biomass (200 MW)

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Lester R. Brown: The Great Energy Transition to Solar Power and Wind Energy Is Underway

The worldwide transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is under way. As fossil fuel resources shrink, as air pollution worsens, and as concerns about climate instability cast a shadow over the future of coal, oil and natural gas, a new world energy economy is emerging. The old economy, fueled largely by coal … Continue reading Lester R. Brown: The Great Energy Transition to Solar Power and Wind Energy Is Underway

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Samsung and Pattern Development Sign Power Purchase Agreement for North Kent Wind Energy Project in Ontario

The North Kent Wind project will bring substantial economic benefits to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Samsung Renewable Energy Inc. (Samsung) and Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Development) today announced that North Kent Wind, a 100 megawatt (MW) wind power project located in the Regional Municipality of Chatham-Kent, has entered into a 20-year power purchase agreement … Continue reading Samsung and Pattern Development Sign Power Purchase Agreement for North Kent Wind Energy Project in Ontario

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Elecnor wins EUR 22.4 million contract to build Kuwait’s first wind farm

Elecnor has secured the EUR 22.4 million contract to build Kuwait’s first wind farm. The facility will be in the Shagaya Renewable Energy Park. The 10 MW project will be jointly undertaken by Elecnor (60%) and Alghanim International (40%), a Kuwaiti multinational with an impressive track record in engineering and construction projects. The project includes … Continue reading Elecnor wins EUR 22.4 million contract to build Kuwait’s first wind farm

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Wind power and solar energy could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy by 2050

The falling costs of carbon-free technologies such as wind energy and solar power could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy resources by 2050, a new report revealed on Tuesday.   Research by the Australian National University (ANU) said a fully green-powered society was possible if there were clear and stable … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy could help Australia generate 100 percent of its power by renewable energy by 2050

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Wind energy in Egypt: Gamesa wind turbines for turnkey construction of a 220-MW wind farm

Gamesa has signed a new contract for the turnkey construction of the Gulf of El Zayt wind farm on the Egyptian Red Sea coast, where it will install 110 of its G80-2.0 MW turbines (220 MW). This project, which was awarded by the NREA (New & Renewable Energy Authority) by means of an international tender, … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt: Gamesa wind turbines for turnkey construction of a 220-MW wind farm

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Norfolk O&M employment opportunities announced at Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm

The first seven employment opportunities for managers and engineers to be based from the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm O&M [Operations and Maintenance] base in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk have just been posted on the Statoil website [www.statoil.com/careers], Statoil being the operator for both the construction and operational phases of this 402 MW offshore wind power plant. … Continue reading Norfolk O&M employment opportunities announced at Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm

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Colombia has an estimated wind power potential of 21 GW

Colombia is finalising regulations that will allow investors in renewable energy projects to apply for tax incentives. The decree, which details procedures for income tax and VAT exemption, is up for public consultation until 22 April, after which the government will publish a final version. The decree will add details to a law approved in … Continue reading Colombia has an estimated wind power potential of 21 GW

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Wind power in South Africa: Eskom wind farm with 46 wind turbines

The Sere Wind Farm near Vredendal in the Western Cape has achieved its full operational capacity and is producing enough electricity to power 124 000 homes.     Sere is Eskom’s first large-scale renewable energy project, and forms part of our commitment to renewable energy and reducing our carbon footprint,  said Eskom’s acting CEO, Brian … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa: Eskom wind farm with 46 wind turbines

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EDF Renewable Energy celebrates the Hereford Wind Power Project with Vestas and GE wind turbines

EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) and partner BlackRock Infrastructure, celebrated the completion of the 200 megawatt (MW) Hereford Wind project today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. State and local representatives joined EDF RE and BlackRock Infrastructure to recognize the supportive community and benefits of wind to the region.     The Hereford Wind project, encompassing approximately … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy celebrates the Hereford Wind Power Project with Vestas and GE wind turbines

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Wind energy in Kuwait: Elecnor built the first wind farm

Elecnor will build the first wind farm in Kuwait and has been awarded contract worth 22.4 million euros, as reported by the company in a statement. The wind power facility will be located in the Shagaya Renewable Energies Park and will have capacity to generate 10 megawatts (MW). The wind power project will be developed … Continue reading Wind energy in Kuwait: Elecnor built the first wind farm

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Wind power in Pakistan: Nordex wind turbines for a wind energy plant

Nordex SE has again received two orders for the turn-key installation of wind farms in Pakistan. It will be delivering a total of 40, N100/2500 turbines to the province of Sindh. In view of the high ambient temperature conditions at the site, hot climate versions of the turbines designed to operate in temperatures of up … Continue reading Wind power in Pakistan: Nordex wind turbines for a wind energy plant

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SunPower starts 86 MW solar power plant in South Africa

SunPower has started construction of its third solar power project under South Africa’s renewable energy program REIPPP.   The 86-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant is being installed at Prieska in South Africa’s Northern Cape province. Last year SunPower completed two projects under REIPPPP, which is short for Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme. … Continue reading SunPower starts 86 MW solar power plant in South Africa

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DEWA confirms plan for a further 800 MW of solar energy

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has confirmed the third expansion phase of its solar power.   The utility expects to tender the 800MW project in the third quarter of 2015 and is accepting proposals for a project consultant from 1 April to 3 May 2015. It comes just weeks after DEWA increased the share … Continue reading DEWA confirms plan for a further 800 MW of solar energy

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China adds 5.04 GW photovoltaic solar power capacity in Q1

China added 5.04 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) power generation capacity in the first three months of 2015, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Monday.   The amount includes 4.38 GW from PV power stations and 0.66 GW from distributed PV power projects, according to NEA figures. China’s cumulative installed capacity for solar PV … Continue reading China adds 5.04 GW photovoltaic solar power capacity in Q1

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Pakistan can get 1000 MW by wind energy

Pakistan can produce above 1,000 megawatts of electricity through wind energy. Denmark’s Ambassador in Pakistan Mr. Jesper Moller Sorensen said this in an interview with APP here.   He said the Danish companies had recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Punjab government for production of wind energy. He said Pakistan should focus … Continue reading Pakistan can get 1000 MW by wind energy

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