President Barack Obama urged world leaders at a United Nations summit to reach a global agreement to combat climate change “while we still can.” Speaking before more than 120 officials, the president cited more frequent droughts and flooding in warning, “The climate is changing faster than our efforts to address it.” Obama took credit for … Continue reading Obama Urges Action on Climate Change `While We Still Can’
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Wind energy proposed to supply Los Angeles
An $8 billion wind power project to supply the Los Angeles area with large amounts of electricity from a wind farm in Wyoming via an energy storage facility in Utah was proposed Tuesday by four companies. The Wyoming and Utah sites would be linked by a $2.6 billion, 525-mile transmission line that would traverse Colorado, … Continue reading Wind energy proposed to supply Los Angeles
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Azerbaijan to construct new wind farm
The construction of a wind farm is completed in the Yeni Yashma village. Oxu.Az reports with reference to APA-Economics that the statement came from the head of the State Agency for Alternative and Renewable Energy Akim Badalov speaking to journalists in the Caspian-European club reporters today. “At the moment we carry out the inspection work, … Continue reading Azerbaijan to construct new wind farm
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Saudi Arabia has drafted plans for a solar energy network
The state-owned King Abdullah City for Atomic and Renewable Energy has overseen a project to construct solar energy plants in five provinces in the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdom. Officials said the agency, which received regulatory approval, was preparing to begin the project in 2015. “King Abdullah City has received land for the facilities and was … Continue reading Saudi Arabia has drafted plans for a solar energy network
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WindEnergy 2014: Senvion (Suzlon) expands its 3.XM Wind Turbines
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, is presenting the expanded portfolio of its 3.XM series at the Hamburg Wind Energy. The Senvion 3.4M114 and Senvion 3.2M114VG offer optimum yield at locations with average wind speeds. They are therefore particularly suited for the European core … Continue reading WindEnergy 2014: Senvion (Suzlon) expands its 3.XM Wind Turbines
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Vestas has received an order for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Los Vientos V wind power project in Texas
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 55 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 110 MW. The order was placed by Duke Energy Renewables. “Almost one year ago, Vestas and Duke Energy Renewables announced their partnership on Los Vientos III and IV,” says Chris Brown, President of Vestas’ sales … Continue reading Vestas has received an order for 55 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the Los Vientos V wind power project in Texas
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PGE Energia Natury PEW Selects GE Wind Turbines for Polish Wind Farm
Sixteen GE 2.5-100 Wind Turbines to Power the Karwice Wind Farm. Wind Farm to produce 40 megawatts (MW) of power for Poland and region. Project Further Establishes GE’s Commitment to Renewable Energy in Poland. Helping to modernize the Polish power infrastructure and reinforcing its commitment to the country’s energy sector, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced … Continue reading PGE Energia Natury PEW Selects GE Wind Turbines for Polish Wind Farm
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Alstom receives final type certificate for the ECO122 wind turbines in its 2.7 MW version
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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