In the fourth quarter of 2014, renewable energy accounted for 16.7% of total Estonian consumption, while the figure was 16.9% at the same time in 2013. Estonia has taken a commitment to bring the share of renewable energy in the total consumption to 17.6% by the year 2020. Despite the fact that … Continue reading Wind power production increased by 9% in Estonia
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Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”) and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality (“RCM”) are pleased to officially inaugurate the Témiscouata Wind Farms after commissioning the first 23.5 MW in December 2014. Jean D’Amour, Minister responsible for the Bas-Saint-Laurent and the Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine Regions and Minister for Transport and the Implementation of the Maritime Strategy, stated that “wind power is undoubtedly an industry with a … Continue reading Boralex and Témiscouata Regional County Municipality are inaugurating the Témiscouata Wind Energy plants
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Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines
Starwood Energy Group Global, LLC, a leading private investment firm focused on energy infrastructure, announced today that the 211-megawatt (MW) Stephens Ranch Wind Project in Texas reached commercial operation (COD) in November 2014. In addition, tax equity funding closed with affiliates of GE Energy Financial Services and Santander Bank, N.A. Financial details were not disclosed. … Continue reading Starwood Energy Group’s Stephens Ranch Wind Power Project (Phase I) in Texas Becomes Operational with GE Wind Turbines
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Wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts
More wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts (MW) in 2014 from 5,511 MW a year earlier, data from energy market watchdog URE showed on Monday. Wind farm capacity rose 13 percent to 3,834 MW while solar power capacity grew to 21 MW from 1.9 MW. … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power plants raised Poland’s renewable energy installed capacity to 6,029 megawatts
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China’s new wind power installations reached 23.35GW in 2014, with an increase of 45.1% from 2013
China Ming Yang Wind Power (NYSE: MY) (“Ming Yang” or the “Company”), today announced that according to the preliminary statistics of Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA), China’s new wind installations reached approximately 23.35GW in 2014, with an increase of 45.1% from 2013. According to CWEA’s preliminary statistics, Ming Yang consolidated third position in terms of the … Continue reading China’s new wind power installations reached 23.35GW in 2014, with an increase of 45.1% from 2013
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2014 was another strong year for wind energy in Ireland
Last year was another strong year for wind energy in Ireland, with the sector delivering €350m of vital investment, while helping us reduce our dependency on foreign fossil fuels and securing our clean energy future by meeting 19% of our overall electricity demand in 2014. Ireland is in a uniquely fortunate position. We have one … Continue reading 2014 was another strong year for wind energy in Ireland
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Wind power in Ireland: permission granted for 400 wind turbines
Given that the Irish Wind Energy Association estimates there are currently 1,800 wind turbines operating around the county, the figures indicate the rate at which wind turbines are becoming a feature of the Irish landscape. An analysis of wind power and wind turbine cases, conducted by ABP, shows permission was granted for 412 individual … Continue reading Wind power in Ireland: permission granted for 400 wind turbines
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Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for a 74 MW wind farm
Jianshui Suntien Wind Power Energy Co., Ltd., a fully owned subsidiary of Hebei Construction & Investment Group Co., Ltd. has placed a 74 MW order for the Yunnan Jianshui Qikeshu wind farm in the Yunnan province of China. The firm and unconditional order comprises the supply and installation of 37 units of the V100-2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for a 74 MW wind farm
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Bolloré Africa wins wind farm contract in Kenya
Africa Logistics has won a wind energy contract to provide services to Bluesea Energy which is currently setting up a 40 Megawatt wind farm in Meru. Bluesea Energy whose core business is in renewable power has tapped the services of Bolloré to transport 27 wind turbines from the port of Mombasa to Ntubiri in … Continue reading Bolloré Africa wins wind farm contract in Kenya
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first wind power plant in South Africa with Vestas wind turbines
EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Grassridge wind farm in South Africa by InnoWind, its local subsidiary. This wind farm, which has an installed capacity of over 60 MW, is the first of the group to be developed, built and operated on the African continent. Located in the Nelson Mandela Bay … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first wind power plant in South Africa with Vestas wind turbines
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Renewable Energy investment in India
Clean energy investments in India jumped to $7.9bn in 2014, helping the country maintain its position as the 7th largest clean energy investor in the world. The upswing was driven by the newly installed government elected in May 2014 which supports clean energy reforms. The numbers, just released by research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance, … Continue reading Renewable Energy investment in India
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Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon in Mexico to attract USD 700m for Wind Power
Tamaulipas already has a 54-MW wind farm opened last year in Reynosa by Soriana. There are wind power projects in the municipalities of Llera, Casas and Matamoros, among others. Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon states expect to attract over USD 700 million in wind energy investments as of 2015, Jose Maria Leal, head of Tamaulipas’ … Continue reading Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon in Mexico to attract USD 700m for Wind Power
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‘America is No. 1 in wind energy,’ Obama says
“We believed we could reduce our dependence on foreign oil and protect our planet,” he said. “And today, America is No. 1 in oil and gas. America is No. 1 in wind power. Every three weeks, we bring online as much solar power as we did in all of 2008.” President Barack Obama … Continue reading ‘America is No. 1 in wind energy,’ Obama says
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South Africa’s wind power forecast for 2015
Leading experts from Vestas, Siemens, Barclays and Green Cape discussed key questions facing this year’s wind energy market, and focused on the key concerns related to continuing the upward trajectory of the country’s wind energy investment plans. According to the experts, there was a weak link in funding the necessary transmission upgrades and a lack … Continue reading South Africa’s wind power forecast for 2015
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Offshore wind power installations stabilise in 2014
In 2014, the UK accounted for over half of all new installations (54.8%) with Germany in second (35.7 %) and Belgium (9.5 %) making up the rest. For 2015, Germany is expected to install more offshore capacity than the UK, which has dominated installations in Europe for the past three years. Wilkes says: “Germany is … Continue reading Offshore wind power installations stabilise in 2014
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Puget Sound Energy extends wind power agreement with Vestas for 429 MW of wind energy capacity in Washington state
Vestas has received a 10-year extension to a service agreement for three wind power plants in the state of Washington, USA, with a total capacity of 429 MW. Vestas has signed a 10-year extension agreement to service the Whiskey Ridge, Wild Horse and Hopkins Ridge wind projects. Located in central Washington, these facilities feature … Continue reading Puget Sound Energy extends wind power agreement with Vestas for 429 MW of wind energy capacity in Washington state
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Alstom and Andrade Gutierrez open new unit for the wind energy market in Brazil
Alstom, global supplier of equipment and solutions for power generation, and Andrade Gutierrez, one of the largest infrastructure groups in Latin America, are inaugurating an industrial joint venture dedicated to the production of steel towers for wind turbines, Torres Eólicas do Nordeste (TEN). The unit is located in Jacobina, Bahia, 350 km from Salvador. … Continue reading Alstom and Andrade Gutierrez open new unit for the wind energy market in Brazil
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Offshore wind power in 2014: 408 new offshore wind turbines were fully grid connected, adding 1,483 MW
In 2014, 408 new offshore wind turbines were fully grid connected, adding 1,483 MW to the European system. In terms of the total number of wind turbines installed at the end of 2014, Siemens remains the top supplier with 1,598 wind turbines, accounting for 64.2% of the whole market. Vestas has installed and grid connected … Continue reading Offshore wind power in 2014: 408 new offshore wind turbines were fully grid connected, adding 1,483 MW
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Wind energy fuels transition to renewable energy in Germany
2014 saw the record installation of more than 1,700 wind turbines in Germany. They supply as much electricity as two nuclear power plants, giving an important boost to renewable energies. “The 2014 figures look very good. That was the best year for the buildup of wind energy in Germany. The industry can be very satisfied,” … Continue reading Wind energy fuels transition to renewable energy in Germany
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E.ON Climate & Renewables and GE Energy Financial Services close tax equity financing for Grandview Wind Farm
Located in Carson County, 26 miles east of Amarillo, Texas, Grandview was formed as a joint venture between EC&RNA and GE Energy Financial Services. A 211-megawatt wind farm, Grandview has 118 GE 1.7-100 wind turbines that can create enough electricity to power approximately 64,000 homes. EC&RNA has developed 2.7GW of wind projects in the United … Continue reading E.ON Climate & Renewables and GE Energy Financial Services close tax equity financing for Grandview Wind Farm
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