Building Energy, Italian independent power producer from renewable sources, has been awarded preferred bidder status in the round four of the South African Department of Energy Renewable Independent Power Producer Procurement (REIPPP) Programme for a wind and a mini-hydro project. The company will finalize development and implement a 140 MW wind project in Roggeveld, in … Continue reading South Africa awards wind energy and hydro projects to Building Energy
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Vestas’ outlook for 2015 improved
In the first quarter of 2015, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,519m – an increase of 18 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items increased by EUR 39m to EUR 79m. The EBIT margin before special items was 5.2 percent and the free cash flow increased by EUR 170m to EUR 146m … Continue reading Vestas’ outlook for 2015 improved
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Renewable portfolio standards state of play
This is a joint blog by Sean Gallagher, Vice President of State Affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and Susan Williams Sloan, Vice President of State Policy at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). As many states have successfully met their renewable portfolio standards (RPS), they are considering expanding these standards or otherwise … Continue reading Renewable portfolio standards state of play
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Yingli Green Energy Reaches Over 13 GW of Solar Photovoltaic Deliveries
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers, known as “Yingli Solar,” today announced that it reached more than 13 gigawatts (GW) of cumulative global solar panel deliveries by the end of the first quarter of 2015. The Company’s global fleet … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy Reaches Over 13 GW of Solar Photovoltaic Deliveries
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Pakistan inaugurates 100 MW desert solar power plant
Pakistan on Tuesday inaugurated a 100MW Chinese-built solar power plant, part of its efforts to battle its ever-increasing energy deficit. The plant is the first stage of a project that will eventually cover over 4,000ha of the central Cholistan desert and add 1,000MW to the nation’s electric grid, making it one of the biggest solar … Continue reading Pakistan inaugurates 100 MW desert solar power plant
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MIT releases report on the future of solar energy
Solar energy holds the best potential for meeting humanity’s future long-term energy needs while cutting greenhouse gas emissions — but to realize this potential will require increased emphasis on developing lower-cost technologies and more effective deployment policy, says a comprehensive new study, titled “The Future of Solar Energy,” released today by the MIT Energy Initiative … Continue reading MIT releases report on the future of solar energy
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Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 36 V110-2.0 MW turbines to power the Marshall Wind Farm in Marshall County, Kansas. The order was placed by RPM Access LLC, an independent developer, owner and operator of wind farms in the Midwest. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning … Continue reading Wind power in Kansas: Vestas wind turbines for a 72 MW wind farm
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Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy company, has started construction on a major offshore wind farm off the Kent coast. The state owned company said that Kentish Flats Extension – expected to cost more than £150mn to build – is the only wind farm to be built offshore in UK waters in 2015. Construction started late on … Continue reading Offshore construction starts on Kent wind farm
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Mortenson Construction Signs Contract to Build Shannon Wind Energy Project in Texas
Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group today announced that it entered into a contract for construction of the Shannon Wind Project located near Windthorst, Texas, which is owned and managed by Alterra Power Corp. (Alterra). Vancouver-based Alterra acquired the project from Horn Wind, LLC, a north Texas wind developer that has successfully developed two other wind … Continue reading Mortenson Construction Signs Contract to Build Shannon Wind Energy Project in Texas
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The Blade Project seeks additional funding
This is a guest blog by Jane Cooperman, who is an artist creating “The Blade Project” along with Tom Mapp, with a generous donation from Suzlon Wind Energy Corporation. They are seeking other companies or individuals who would like to participate. We have an idea to unite art and science. We want to take a … Continue reading The Blade Project seeks additional funding
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Wind energy in Austria: Vestas wind turbines for a 33 MW wind farm
Vestas Wind Systems said on Monday it had received a 33 megawatt turbine order for a wind power plant in Austria. The order was for 10 units of the V126-3.3 MW turbine for the power plant Hohenruppersdorf II, Vestas said in a statement. The contract includes delivery, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, … Continue reading Wind energy in Austria: Vestas wind turbines for a 33 MW wind farm
Continue readingPattern Energy Acquires Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) Project from Pattern Development
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced its acquisition of the 150 megawatt (MW) Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in Indiana from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Upon completion of the project, Pattern Energy will have an owned interest of 116 MW and it is expected that institutional … Continue reading Pattern Energy Acquires Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) Project from Pattern Development
Continue readingSiemens wind turbines for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US
Siemens will supply 65 wind turbines and 67 transformers for the Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge). The customer for this onshore wind energy project in Indiana is Pattern Energy. With a capacity of 150 megawatts, the wind power plant will provide Amazon Web Services’ data center with eco-friendly electricity. Installation is scheduled to begin in … Continue reading Siemens wind turbines for Amazon Wind Farm (Fowler Ridge) project in the US
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Enel Green Power has begun construction of the Pampa Norte photovoltaic plant in Chile
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has begun construction of the Pampa Norte photovoltaic plant, which is located in the municipality of Taltal, in Chile’s Antofagasta region. The new plant, which will have a total installed capacity of 79 MW, will be able to generate more than 200 GWh per year once fully operational, equivalent to … Continue reading Enel Green Power has begun construction of the Pampa Norte photovoltaic plant in Chile
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Wind power in Poland: vortex energy constructing three wind farms of the output of 140 Megawatts
vortex energy Polska Sp. z o.o. (Limited Liability Company) having its registered office in Szczecin, a project development company, has acquired KWE Sp z o.o. (Limited Liability Company) (Konin Wiatr Energia). The enterprise is a joint venture company established in collaboration with a project development company, Global Wind Energy Sp. z o.o., and the second … Continue reading Wind power in Poland: vortex energy constructing three wind farms of the output of 140 Megawatts
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Wind energy in Ireland: German wind turbines maker Nordex to start work on 95 MW wind farm
Nordex SE has received a further order from Northern Irish utility Energia Renewables. Under the contract, Nordex will be supplying and installing 38 N90/2500 wind turbines as well as the provision of premium service for 15 years for the Meenadreen Extension wind farm. Nordex will be starting work on installation of the wind farm, which … Continue reading Wind energy in Ireland: German wind turbines maker Nordex to start work on 95 MW wind farm
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Andhra Pradesh plans 9,000 MW of wind energy and solar power
The government of Andhra Pradesh has drawn up an action plan for making the state a renewable energy hub in four years. As part of the plan, it has set a target of achieving 5,000 MW solar energy and 4,000 MW wind power capacities in four years. The state government plans to add 800 … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh plans 9,000 MW of wind energy and solar power
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Tesla’s New Home Energy Storage Solution Still Needs Help to Be a Breakthrough
For Tesla’s cheap Gigafactory-produced battery cells to truly disrupt stationary energy storage, it needs more partnerships and acquisitions in power electronics, software, and with utilities. Electric vehicle leader Tesla Motors announced new offerings for stationary energy storage, including the Powerwall battery for residential energy storage. With massive capacity for lithium-ion batteries from its Gigafactory coming … Continue reading Tesla’s New Home Energy Storage Solution Still Needs Help to Be a Breakthrough
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Wind energy brings many benefits to community
Dakota Wind Power is attempting to create a new value added industry in Southeast South Dakota. History tells us that every project has its detractors. Imagine what life would be like today if leaders had not pushed for electricity, telephone or water. Going back in time, electricity came to this part of the state in … Continue reading Wind energy brings many benefits to community
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New wind farm with 15 wind turbines going up near Fairfield
Construction of a 25 MW, 15 wind turbines new wind farm is expected to begin Monday, following difficult negotiations between the developer and NorthWestern Energy, which will purchase the power. It’s called Greenfield Wind LLC. The Montana Public Service Commission, which had rejected a settlement agreement on the power purchase price between NorthWestern and WINData … Continue reading New wind farm with 15 wind turbines going up near Fairfield
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