Alstom’s ECO 122 in its 2.7MW version, has successfully obtained the full type certificate from DEWI-OCC , just 7 months after prototype commissioning at ECN site, installed in Wieringermeer, Netherlands. Following the power curve certification obtained in March this year, this key milestone proves the machine’s overall efficiency, with over 450 ECO 122 2.7 MW … Continue reading Alstom receives final type certificate for the ECO122 wind turbines in its 2.7 MW version
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West African solar power project gets EUR 23m EIB backing
The European Investment Bank has agreed to provide EUR 23 million (15 billion CFA) to support investment in one of the largest photovoltaic power stations in sub-SaharanAfrica. The EUR 70.5 million (46 billion CFA) scheme will be constructed at Zagtouli on the outskirts of Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso and operated by national electricity … Continue reading West African solar power project gets EUR 23m EIB backing
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Flowserve Completes Engineering for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plants in Africa
Flowserve has completed engineering and is now heavily engaged in manufacturing key pumping systems for the Ouarzazate and Bokpoort Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects. Flowserve Corporation (NYSE: FLS), a leading provider of flow control products and services for the global infrastructure markets, announced that it has completed engineering and is now heavily engaged in manufacturing … Continue reading Flowserve Completes Engineering for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Plants in Africa
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Nordex wins wind power deal for N131 debut
Nordex has received the first order for the latest product of its Delta wind turbine generation. The manufacturer is to install eight N131/3000 machines for Bürgerwindpark Hollich Sellen GmbH & Co.KG in the 24-MW wind farm in Hollich-Sellen in the district of Steinfurt, North Rhine-Westphalia. Nordex CSO Lars Bondo Krogsgaard: “This order shows that there … Continue reading Nordex wins wind power deal for N131 debut
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Start of construction of “Chransdorf” wind farm with 57.6 MW
Wind farm developer PNE WIND AG realises the largest German onshore project in its company’s history: The construction of the Chransdorf wind farm in Brandenburg is about to start soon. A total of 24 wind turbines of the type N117/2400 by Nordex will be installed, which have already been ordered from the manufacturer. The entire … Continue reading Start of construction of “Chransdorf” wind farm with 57.6 MW
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The Future Of Mexico’s Energy Industry
The Editor interviews Steven P. Otillar, Partner at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Editor: Please describe your practice, and tell us why Mexico is high on your radar screen. Otillar: My practice focuses on domestic and international energy transactional work, with an emphasis on upstream acquisitions, divestitures and development. I have represented energy … Continue reading The Future Of Mexico’s Energy Industry
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Saft to Deliver Third Li-ion Energy Storage System for California Utility
The lithium-ion (Li-ion) energy storage systems will be used to mitigate power fluctuations inherent with solar-generated electricity. Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of advanced technology batteries for industry, has received its third contract from a major California utility. Since the first utility-scale storage system was commissioned at the end of 2012, Saft received … Continue reading Saft to Deliver Third Li-ion Energy Storage System for California Utility
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Mexico to invest $20 billion in wind power
Mexico will invest more than $20 billion over the next decade in wind-power projects, according to the local newspaper El Economista, citing U.S. government data. Mexico has a 40 gigawatts of potential wind energy and is about to become one of the fastest growing wind-energy producers in the world, said the newspaper, using figures … Continue reading Mexico to invest $20 billion in wind power
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US bill extends wind energy PTC
Two US members of Congress have introduced a bill to renew expired renewable energy tax credits. Democratic representatives Earl Blumenauer of Oregon and Dave Loebsack of Iowa, along with 16 other members of Congress, introduced HR 5559, the Bridge to a Clean Energy Future Act of 2014. The proposal would extend the production tax credits … Continue reading US bill extends wind energy PTC
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Worldwide Capacity of Next-Generation Advanced Batteries Is Expected to Increase Nearly 1,000-Fold by 2023
A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for next-generation advanced batteries, with a focus on the current leading battery chemistry, lithium ion, and the energy storage device types that might eventually replace it. While lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries offer many advantages over traditional battery technologies, research and development of new battery chemistries … Continue reading Worldwide Capacity of Next-Generation Advanced Batteries Is Expected to Increase Nearly 1,000-Fold by 2023
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California surpassed sales of 100,000 plug-in electric vehicles
California already has more electric vehicles on its roads than any other state, with an estimated 40 percent of all electric cars sold in the United States. California Governor Jerry Brown signed several legislations on Sunday to encourage the electric car market in the state, which accounts for 40 percent of all electric vehicles sold … Continue reading California surpassed sales of 100,000 plug-in electric vehicles
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Siemens D3 wind turbines ordered for onshore wind power project in France
Theolia orders seven SWT-3.0-101 wind turbines for onshore wind power plant in Haute Borne in the Somme region. Siemens Energy has been awarded a contract from Theolia, a French independent power producer, for the delivery, installation and commissioning of seven D3 platform direct-drive wind turbines for an onshore wind power plant in Haute Borne in … Continue reading Siemens D3 wind turbines ordered for onshore wind power project in France
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Nareva Selects GE Wind Turbines for 100MW Wind Farm in Morocco
Agreement supports Moroccan Integrated Wind Energy Project to develop 2000MW installed capacity of wind power by 2020. GE to provide 56 1.7-100 wind turbines for wind farm in Akhfennir. Renewable wind power generated to support the country’s industrial sector. GE (NYSE: GE) announced it will supply 56 1.7-100 wind turbines for its first wind farm … Continue reading Nareva Selects GE Wind Turbines for 100MW Wind Farm in Morocco
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Gamesa showcases its new 2.5 MW wind turbines at the WindEnergy trade fair in Hamburg
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, will present the latest technology developments in its 2.0-2.5 MW platform and the Gamesa WindNet® PRO application, an innovative system for managing wind farms remotely with a view to maximising profitability, at the upcoming WindEnergy trade fair in Hamburg. WindEnergy Hamburg 2014, one of the most prominent … Continue reading Gamesa showcases its new 2.5 MW wind turbines at the WindEnergy trade fair in Hamburg
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El Sewedy to complete Gebel El-Zeit Wind Farm within 3 years
Egypt’s El Sewedy Electric plans to finalise Gebel El Zeit project to build a network of 600-megawatt wind power farms within 3 years, vice president Wael Hamdy said. In a statement to Amwal Al Ghad, Hamdy revealed that the total cost of Gebel El Zeit project is exceeding US$ one billion. El Sewedy Electric … Continue reading El Sewedy to complete Gebel El-Zeit Wind Farm within 3 years
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Nordex wind power wins 58MW wind energy in Germany
The Nordex Group has received its largest individual order in Germany to date. The customer is PNE Wind AG, a project development company that has now placed an order with the turbine manufacturer for the delivery and installation of the “Chransdorf” wind farm. The project consists of altogether 24 Nordex N117/2400 wind turbines with a … Continue reading Nordex wind power wins 58MW wind energy in Germany
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Alstom has announced the third shift of its wind turbines factory located in Camaçari, State of Bahia, Brazil
Alstom’s announces the third shift of its wind turbines factory located in Camaçari, State of Bahia, Brazil, which will now reach a total manufacturing and assembly capacity of up to 900 MW per year. When the factory was inaugurated in 2011, its total production capacity was 300 MW. This was enhance in 2012 to 600 … Continue reading Alstom has announced the third shift of its wind turbines factory located in Camaçari, State of Bahia, Brazil
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China’s now world’s largest carbon emitter, emissions more than US, EU combined
World carbon dioxide emissions will hit a record high this year, driven by China’s growth and keeping the world far off track from the deep cuts needed to limit climate change, a study said on Sunday. More than half of proven fossil fuel reserves may have to stay in the ground if governments are serious … Continue reading China’s now world’s largest carbon emitter, emissions more than US, EU combined
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Abengoa announces its first asset sale to Abengoa Yield: two Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and a wind power plant
The renewable assets sold consist of Solacor and PS, Concentrating Solar Power assets with a combined capacity of 131 MW located in Spain,and Cadonal, a 50 MW wind farm located in Uruguay. Abengoa today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Abengoa Yield, subject to the closing of financing, to sell three renewable … Continue reading Abengoa announces its first asset sale to Abengoa Yield: two Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants and a wind power plant
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Thousands march in New York City, around globe over climate change
Accompanied by drumbeats, wearing costumes and carrying signs, thousands of demonstrators filled the streets of Manhattan and other cities around the world on Sunday to urge policy makers to take action on climate change. The crowds of marchers, which included actors Mark Ruffalo and Evangeline Lilly, wound through midtown Manhattan, joined along the way by … Continue reading Thousands march in New York City, around globe over climate change
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