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Scotland signs off on new Iberdrola’s wind farm

Spanish energy company Iberdrola said it received consent from the Scottish government to build 23 wind turbines at a site near the country’s western coast. Through its subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables, the Spanish company said the wind farm will have a nominal capacity of up to 69 megawatts. Plans were submitted in 2005, though Iberdrola said … Continue reading Scotland signs off on new Iberdrola’s wind farm

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DONG picks Vestas offshore wind turbines for Irish Sea wind power project

  DONG has struck a conditional agreement to buy 32 of Vestas’ largest offshore wind turbines to expand a wind farm off the British coast. DONG said it was the first commercial order for the wind turbines, labelled V164-8.0 MW (megawatt), and it hoped to begin construction at the start of 2016. Vestas, the world’s … Continue reading DONG picks Vestas offshore wind turbines for Irish Sea wind power project

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India can achieve 100% renewable energy in the future with wind power and solar energy

By 2050, India could rely entirely on renewable energy to create a sustainable energy future. In the coming years, India will face seemingly insurmountable challenges to its economy, environment and energy security. To overcome these challenges India needs to shift to non-polluting sources of energy. As Jeremy Rifkin, an economist and activist, said in New … Continue reading India can achieve 100% renewable energy in the future with wind power and solar energy

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Vestas delivered wind power systems with an aggregate capacity of 1,145 MW

After picking up financial momentum in the beginning of this year, Vestas is reporting another solid quarter. In the second quarter of 2014 (Q2’14), the turbine maker generated revenue of EUR 1,341 million, a 13% increase compared to Q2’13. Vestas says EBIT before special items increased by EUR 92 million year-over-year to EUR 104 million, … Continue reading Vestas delivered wind power systems with an aggregate capacity of 1,145 MW

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Missouri utilities look to Kansas for wind energy

Two Missouri utilities are looking to Kansas companies to help meet carbon dioxide emission targets proposed by a federal agency. In June, the Environmental Protection Agency released a proposal that offered specific emission targets for each state, the first of which would kick in by 2020. The rule is expected to be finalized next year, … Continue reading Missouri utilities look to Kansas for wind energy

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80,000 acres off Ocean City leased for offshore wind power

The U.S. Department of the Interior says it has auctioned some 80,000 acres off Maryland for wind energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management held an auction on Tuesday. US Wind Inc., a subsidiary of Italian renewable energy developer Renexia SpA, submitted the winning bid of $8.7 million. The Maryland Wind Energy Area is … Continue reading 80,000 acres off Ocean City leased for offshore wind power

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Birds mortality at Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants

A lot has been written about the impact solar thermal power tower technology – like that used at the Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System – has on birds. Like any infrastructure project, there are environmental impacts. These are legitimate concerns that must be addressed. But it needs to be put in context. That is where … Continue reading Birds mortality at Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants

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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity in Spain

Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) produces 29% more in Spain until June. Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity generation and covered between 13 and 14 h. 8.3% of demand on July 13.   Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity generation and covered between 13 and 14 h. 8.3% … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) came to supply 5% of electricity in Spain

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2013 Wind Energy Technologies Market Report

Wind power additions stalled last year with only 1,087MW of new capacity added, according to the 2013 Wind Technologies Market Report, released today by the DOE and its Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. The United States ranks second in installed wind power capacity in the world with 61GW of total capacity following modest growth in 2013, … Continue reading 2013 Wind Energy Technologies Market Report

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More U.S.-Made Wind Turbines Are Being Sold Overseas As Congress Fails To Support Wind Power

A report released by the Department of Energy Monday shows a substantial increase in the percentage of American-made small wind turbines being sold to other countries, driven in part by Congress’ refusal to act on renewing a key subsidy for the U.S. wind industry, which has created uncertainty in the market. A vast majority — … Continue reading More U.S.-Made Wind Turbines Are Being Sold Overseas As Congress Fails To Support Wind Power

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Iberdrola has over 400 MW of wind energy in Latin America

Iberdrola passed the 400 MW wind power generating capacity level in the first half of this year in Latin America, a region where the company has another 150 MW of generating capacity close to going online and plans to build wind farms with another 450 MW of capacity. Iberdrola’s current 418 MW of generating capacity … Continue reading Iberdrola has over 400 MW of wind energy in Latin America

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Kuwait eyes concentrated solar power, photovoltaic and wind energy to meet growing power demands

“The three power projects include a concentrated solar power plant with a capacity of 50 MW, photovoltaic solar station with capacity of 10 MW and the wind power plant with a capacity of 10 MW, Director of the renewable energy program at KISR,” Dr. Salem Hajraf told KUNA Saturday. Kuwait is embarking a number of … Continue reading Kuwait eyes concentrated solar power, photovoltaic and wind energy to meet growing power demands

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Nordex wind power growing with significantly improved profitability

In the first six months of the current year, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) achieved a 23.4 percent increase in sales to EUR 815.4 million (H1/2013: EUR 660.6 million). With the EMEA business remaining stable at a high level, growth was materially driven by the Group’s successes in new markets in Latin America and Asia. … Continue reading Nordex wind power growing with significantly improved profitability

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Rayspower bags the first important Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) contract in China

  The China-based company, Rayspower, was awarded the contract for the supply of parabolic mirrors for the “YanQing 863 Parabolic Trough CSP Platform” in China. This is the first CSP project in China awarded through open competitive bidding procedures for parabolic mirrors and is subject to China’s Research & Development Program “YanQing 863 Parabolic Trough … Continue reading Rayspower bags the first important Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) contract in China

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38% Of Spain’s July Electricity Demand Was Met By Wind Power and Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power)

Renewable Energies in July covering 37.6% of the demand in Spain: 16.8% wind energy, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) 4% and solar photovoltaic PV 4.3%. Solar power and wind energy sector has a bumper output in Spain last month as the two technologies fulfilled more than a third of the country’s total electricity demand. Renewable energy … Continue reading 38% Of Spain’s July Electricity Demand Was Met By Wind Power and Solar Energy (PV and Concentrated Solar Power)

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Siemens Receives Order for Wind Turbines and Servicing for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm

Vattenfall has awarded Siemens Energy an order for 72 Model SWT-4.0-130 wind turbines for its new Sandbank offshore wind farm. The project is being erected 90 kilometers west of the island of Sylt in water depths between 25 and 37 meters within the exclusive economic zone off the German North Sea coast. A pioneering service … Continue reading Siemens Receives Order for Wind Turbines and Servicing for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm

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Four Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines in Denmark reach record 100 million kWh mark

Four Siemens semi-offshore wind turbines in Denmark have reached the significant milestone of having each generated 100 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity since being installed in 2003. This is also a world record for the company. The combined production of 400 million kWh is enough clean energy to power over 100,000 average Danish households … Continue reading Four Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines in Denmark reach record 100 million kWh mark

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Bilfinger to install foundations for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm

The engineering and services group Bilfinger has won an order for the installation of a total of 72 foundations for the new Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm. Sandbank is a joint partnership of Vattenfall (51 percent) and the city of Munich’s public utility company (49 percent). The foundation elements will be installed in the seabed with … Continue reading Bilfinger to install foundations for Sandbank Offshore Wind Farm

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ABB to Supply Cable for Offshore Wind Power in the UK

ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won an order worth around $30 million from DONG Energy, a leading wind power development company, to supply a high-voltage export cable system that will transmit power from the Burbo Bank Extension Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. ABB’s project scope includes the design, engineering, supply … Continue reading ABB to Supply Cable for Offshore Wind Power in the UK

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Ford, DTE Energy to Build Michigan’s Largest Solar Power Array

Ford Motor Company is teaming with DTE Energy to build Michigan’s largest solar array at Ford World Headquarters. “This is an innovative project that will benefit both DTE Energy and Ford, and is yet another example of our work toward building a more sustainable future.” The project, funded by DTE Energy, will provide employees with … Continue reading Ford, DTE Energy to Build Michigan’s Largest Solar Power Array

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