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GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE

GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has signed an agreement with SSE plc, one of the largest generators and suppliers of energy in the UK, to acquire the 16-megawatt Langhope Rig wind farm, which is nearing construction completion near Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Situated approximately 55 … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE

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Siemens signs long-term service extension for Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm in North Wales

Siemens has signed a long-term agreement with Rhyl Flats Wind Farm Ltd., 50.1% owned by RWE AG, to continue providing service and maintenance at the Rhyl Flats wind farm off the coast of North Wales for the next 15 years.   Siemens has been providing service and maintenance for the 25 SWT-3.6-107 turbines at Rhyl … Continue reading Siemens signs long-term service extension for Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm in North Wales

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Construction for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm commences in Norfolk

Work has now commenced in Norfolk to install the underground cables and construct the substations that will enable electricity produced by the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm to be distributed into the UK National Grid electricity network. Two underground cables will run from Weybourne on the North Norfolk coast to Necton, near Swaffham where the new … Continue reading Construction for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm commences in Norfolk

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Gamesa, leading OEM in wind energy in India and Mexico in 2014

With a market share of 21.5%, the company is the number two OEM in Brazil, one of the most promising wind power regions. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to boost its leadership position in the most promising wind energy markets: the company ended 2014 as the top-ranked OEM in India and … Continue reading Gamesa, leading OEM in wind energy in India and Mexico in 2014

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U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 13 V112-3.075 MW wind turbines for the Passadumkeag wind farm in Penobscot County, Maine.   The order was placed by Passadumkeag Windpark, LLC, an affiliate of Quantum Utility Generation, LLC.  The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as … Continue reading U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine

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The global market for electric vehicles has now reached at 740,000 electric cars

The global market for electric vehicles has now reached at 740,000 electric cars, out of which 320,000 were registered in 2014. The report was revealed by Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemburg (ZSW) in Germany.   This rapid growth has been driven by various market leaders, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla’s Model S, … Continue reading The global market for electric vehicles has now reached at 740,000 electric cars

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Wind energy in South Africa: Nordex awarded 111 MW wind power project with 37 N117/3000 wind turbines

Nordex SE is broadening its market position in South Africa with the award of a further firmly financed order for a total of 111 MW. The turnkey wind farm located in the south of the country will have 37 N117/3000 wind turbines, making it the first one in South Africa to be fitted with Generation … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Nordex awarded 111 MW wind power project with 37 N117/3000 wind turbines

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Wind energy in Denmark: Vestas has secured a wind farm order for 11 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines

The 36 MW order for the Rødby Fjord project has been placed by long-time Vestas customer European Energy A/S. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines, along with a 15-year full-scope Vestas Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service agreement. Turbine delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2015. “For more … Continue reading Wind energy in Denmark: Vestas has secured a wind farm order for 11 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines

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Wind energy cuts Jamaica’s energy cost by $26 million

Jamaica has saved up to $26 million in energy costs since the 38.7 MW Wigton wind farm started operations in 2004, the government said Tuesday. The facility has also allowed Jamaica to avert more than 562,000 tons in carbon-dioxide emissions. In January, Spanish multinational Gamesa signed a $40 million contract to supply 12 additional wind … Continue reading Wind energy cuts Jamaica’s energy cost by $26 million

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Beijing to close its coal power plants

The remaining four major coal-fired power plants supplying Beijing will be shut down next year in a move to reduce pollution that averaged more than twice China’s national standard last year. The facilities will be replaced by four gas-fired stations with capacity to supply 2.6 times more electricity than the coal plants. The closures are … Continue reading Beijing to close its coal power plants

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Wind power in Philippines: Guimaras wind farm with 27 wind turbines

Danielle R. Del Rosario, head, Corporate Affairs of Trans Asia Renewable Energy said the event would showcase the strong partnership of Trans Asia and its stakeholders in its desire to “bulk up the country’s generating assets towards sustainable electricity supply.” The 54-megawatt wind farm in San Lorenzo, Guimaras is set for inauguration on March 27. … Continue reading Wind power in Philippines: Guimaras wind farm with 27 wind turbines

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US issues offshore wind energy research lease off Virginia coast

The US government has given the green light for a project off Virginia’s coast to test the waters for wind power generation.     The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Tuesday that it has issued a lease to Virginia in federal waters for two wind turbines. Each would rise more than 500 feet about … Continue reading US issues offshore wind energy research lease off Virginia coast

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Global solar energy installations to cross 54 GW this year

Installations of solar power generation capacities worldwide are projected to touch 54,500 MW this year while India is expected to add 1,800 MW during the same period, says a report. “Another solid year is in store for the global solar industry and new streams of funding are coming into the sector,” Mercom Capital Group, a … Continue reading Global solar energy installations to cross 54 GW this year

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About 43% of all electric vehicles were bought in 2014

The Leaf is the best-selling electric car in automotive history. The Netherlands has the second-biggest market share of electric cars, after Norway.     Electric cars made up less than half of a percent of the 85 million new vehicles sold in the world last year, but German energy researchers say that tiny wedge of sales … Continue reading About 43% of all electric vehicles were bought in 2014

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US wind power: Enel Green Power Begins Construction On New Wind Farm

Enel Green Power (“EGP”), through its subsidiary Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGP-NA”), has started construction on a new wind farm in Oklahoma, USA.   The Little Elk wind power project, located in Kiowa and Washita Counties, Oklahoma, adjacent to EGP-NA’s existing 150 MW Rocky Ridge wind farm, will have a total installed capacity … Continue reading US wind power: Enel Green Power Begins Construction On New Wind Farm

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Wind energy in Uruguay: Construction begins on US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

Construction has begun on the US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm, located in the San José district of Uruguay. Mott MacDonald is monitoring construction of the wind power plant, which is being developed by Spanish company Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios, on behalf of Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank. The 49MW Kiyú wind farm will comprise … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: Construction begins on US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm with Vestas wind turbines

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Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas emerges as a key player in the development of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology in China

Delingha Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant will have a very positive economic impact in the area.    Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas and CGN Delingha Solar Energy Corporation have recently signed an (Owner’s Engineer) OE contract, after China CSP developer launched a competitive tender process. Delingha project is a 50 MW solar thermal parabolic trough power … Continue reading Aries Ingeniería y Sistemas emerges as a key player in the development of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology in China

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Vietnam’s first solar power plant

Arman Holding is working in Vietnam EVN on a solar power plant worth US$140 million. A source from Quang Nam Province in central Vietnam said the Russian firm, the main investor of the project, is surveying for a location with its partners – Singapore’s finance company Royale Star Holdings and Vietnam’s Natural Energy Investment & … Continue reading Vietnam’s first solar power plant

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Nordex targets profitable double-digit growth in 2015

On the basis of its audited consolidated financial statements which have now been released, Nordex (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) confirms the preliminary figures for 2014 reported in February. According to these figures, the Group increased its sales by some 21 percent to EUR 1,734.5 million in 2014 (2013: EUR 1,429.3 million), with earnings before interest and taxes … Continue reading Nordex targets profitable double-digit growth in 2015

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EWEA CEO Thomas Becker steps down

European Wind Energy Association Chief Executive Officer Thomas Becker is stepping down as the head of the association for personal reasons after two years of service. European Wind Energy Association Chief Executive Officer Thomas Becker is stepping down as the head of the association for personal reasons after two years of service. Following his appointment … Continue reading EWEA CEO Thomas Becker steps down

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