Besides promoting four large projects with over 500 Mw of installed capacity each, the government wants to move forward to eliminate bottlenecks for ongoing capacity addition programme for solar power. The government is aggressively accelerating the solar energy programme, and aiming for four giant plants of 1,000 Mw each. It also wants to bundle solar … Continue reading India’s Renewable Energy Ministry aims at four solar power plants of 1,000 MW each
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Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
The recently-aired Sun News Network documentary Down Wind requires extensive fact checking and context clarification on its portrayal of wind energy. Documentaries have a well-earned reputation as sources of positive social influence; yet Down Wind chooses instead to try to sway viewers by ignoring overwhelming scientific evidence and global experience. Wind energy provides substantial economic … Continue reading Sun News documentary misses opportunity to present broadly accepted benefits of wind energy
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Suzlon bags new wind farm order from ReNew Wind Power
The wind energy project is scheduled for execution at the Bhesada wind site, under district Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. As per the agreement, Suzlon Group will not only supply 48 units of its robust S97-120m WTG’s but will also oversee operations, maintenance and service of the wind site over the contracted period. The S97-120 WTG’s is … Continue reading Suzlon bags new wind farm order from ReNew Wind Power
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Vestas confident of transformation of energy mix in Pakistan in favor of wind energy
Pakistan is facing a critical energy crisis and needs to explore avenues within renewable energy to improve its power supply arise. It is also estimated that the country loses up to 3% of its GDP per annum because of power shortages in the country. This was stated by the key speakers at a seminar held … Continue reading Vestas confident of transformation of energy mix in Pakistan in favor of wind energy
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US and China to cut power plant emissions
The US is arguably still the most powerful country in the world, but it has always dragged its feet on climate action. So when the US Environmental Protection Agency announces carbon emissions cuts of 30% in the power sector by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels), the news deserves the term “historic”. It is the first … Continue reading US and China to cut power plant emissions
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EDP Renewables inaugurates a new wind farm in Poland
The 54 MW wind power facility was started up today. The opening ceremony was attended by EDP Renewables’ local partner in the country, GEO Renewables EDP Renewables, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth-largest wind energy producer has held the opening ceremony of a new farm in the Polish town of I??a … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates a new wind farm in Poland
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Gamesa, first foreign wind energy OEM to secure financing from a Chinese bank
Chinese bank CMBC has agreed to finance an Abengoa-led wind farm development in Uruguay that will be equipped with Gamesa wind turbines. Gamesa has become the first foreign wind turbine maker with a presence in China to secure financing from a Chinese bank. The company, through the Chinese Export Credit Agency, Sinosure, has reached an … Continue reading Gamesa, first foreign wind energy OEM to secure financing from a Chinese bank
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Wind power in 2013
More than 35 GW of wind energy capacity was added in 2013, bringing the global total above 318 GW. Following several record years, the wind power market declined nearly 10 GW compared to 2012, reflecting primarily a steep drop in the U.S. market. The top 10 countries accounted for 85% of year-end global capacity, … Continue reading Wind power in 2013
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Greenko commissions wind farm in Karnataka, India
Renewable energy company Greenko has commissioned a 50-MW wind farm at Basvanbagewadi farm in Karnataka, and has begun supplying power to the grid. This is part of Phase-II expansion at the Basvanbagewadi wind farm, which includes 51.2 MW in Phase-I. Along with Mangalore wind farm of 15 MW and Matrix farm of 15 MW, which … Continue reading Greenko commissions wind farm in Karnataka, India
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NRG Yield to buy largest N America wind farm
Terra-Gen Power, LLC (“Terra-Gen”), an affiliate of ArcLight Capital Partners and Global Infrastructure Partners, announced today that it has signed a purchase and sale agreement with NRG Yield for the sale of its 947 megawatt (“MW”) Alta Wind I-V, X & XI, and Realty projects (“Alta Wind“). Terra-Gen expects to close the transaction in the … Continue reading NRG Yield to buy largest N America wind farm
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2013: Record-year for solar photovoltaics
With at least 38.4 gigawatts (GW) of newly-installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity worldwide and a global cumulative installed capacity of 138.9 GW, 2013 was another historic year for solar PV technology. EPIA’s flagship report assesses global and European PV markets in 2013, makes forecasts for the next five years, and analyses the role of PV … Continue reading 2013: Record-year for solar photovoltaics
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Vestas’ new strategy for Brazil emphasises investments to meet local wind energy content requirements.
Vestas will refocus efforts on the Brazilian market by implementing a new roadmap for profitable growth in the country. Vestas will invest up to R$ 100m (EUR 32m) in meeting local content requirements, prioritising initiatives that enable us to compete more effectively in the local wind industry. With the purpose of respecting local content requirements … Continue reading Vestas’ new strategy for Brazil emphasises investments to meet local wind energy content requirements.
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US and China to cut power plant emissions
The US is arguably still the most powerful country in the world, but it has always dragged its feet on climate action. So when the US Environmental Protection Agency announces carbon emissions cuts of 30% in the power sector by 2030 (compared to 2005 levels), the news deserves the term “historic”. It is the first … Continue reading US and China to cut power plant emissions
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Wind power capacity is an indicator of building a sustainable economy because wind is poised to become the foundation of the new energy economy. With total capacity exceeding 318,000 megawatts, wind farms generate carbon-free electricity in more than 85 countries. Twenty-four countries have at least 1,000 megawatts. The wind power capacity installed worldwide would be … Continue reading Wind Power Fact Sheet
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the most powerful wind farm in Western Canada, of 300 MW
Continuing its development in Canada, EDF Energies Nouvelles is announcing the commissioning of the Blackspring Ridge wind farm by its local subsidiary EDF EN Canada. This facility, which has 300 MW in installed capacity, is now the most powerful in Western Canada. Located close to Lethbridge in Alberta province, the Blackspring Ridge wind farm is … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions the most powerful wind farm in Western Canada, of 300 MW
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Somaliland:President Silanyo Launches the Somalia’s first wind farm
The Hargeisa based Egal International Airport is to start utilizing wind power. This development follows the official launch by the Somaliland president Ahmed Mahmud Silanyo of project funded by the USAID and implemented by the Program for Economic Growth at the Egal Airport in Hargeisa. “I extend my thanks to the donors and implementers of … Continue reading Somaliland:President Silanyo Launches the Somalia’s first wind farm
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013 increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW
The concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) market continued to advance in 2013 after record growth in 2012. Total global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW. The United States and Spain continued their global market leadership. However, a global shift to areas of high … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) in 2013 increased by nearly 0.9 GW, up 36%, to more than 3.4 GW
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Renewable energy provided around 19 per cent of global final energy consumption in 2012
In the power sector, global capacity reached 1,560 gigawatts (GW) in 2013 – an increase of about 8.3 per cent over 2012 – and renewables accounted for more than 56 per cent of net additions to global power capacity. REN21’s Renewables Global Status Report (GSR) offers a comprehensive look at the state of the industry. … Continue reading Renewable energy provided around 19 per cent of global final energy consumption in 2012
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Gamesa arranges a €350 million syndicated financing transaction due 2018
Gamesa arranged a €350 million syndicated financing facility due 2018, which further shores up its financial structure and extends its debt maturity profile. The transaction was structured in the form of a revolving credit facility. The syndicate is made up of 16 Spanish and international financial institutions and the facility is repayable in a single … Continue reading Gamesa arranges a €350 million syndicated financing transaction due 2018
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DTE Energy acquires wind farm
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) has purchased one of two Pheasant Run wind parks from a NextEra Energy Resources LLC. (NYSE: NEE) subsidiary. The 75-MW Pheasant Run II wind park in Huron County, Michigan will be renamed the Brookfield Wind Park. The wind farm entered operation earlier this year, however, it will shut down for less … Continue reading DTE Energy acquires wind farm
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