The Narendra Modi government is likely to harness solar power and give a fillip to development of offshore wind energy so as to provide electricity to every household in the near future, industry officials said today. The incoming government led by Narendra Modi is likely to harness solar power and give a fillip to development … Continue reading Wind power, solar energy to get big push in India under Narendra Modi-led NDA
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Nordex invests up to EUR 50 million to strengthen its rotor blade capabilities
“The rotor is the motor”, said Nordex CEO Dr. Jürgen Zeschky at a local press conference in Rostock hold May 21st, highlighting the strategic importance of rotor blades as a core technology. Last year, Nordex SE achieved growth of around 33 percent, not least due to strong demand for its highly efficient turbines with their … Continue reading Nordex invests up to EUR 50 million to strengthen its rotor blade capabilities
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The Socio-economic Benefits of Solar Power and Wind Energy
With many economies facing slow growth prospects, policy makers increasingly see chances for greater income, improved trade balances, industrial development and job creation through renewable energy deployment. However, detailed evidence on these effects remains limited. The Socio-economic Benefits of Solar and Wind Energy, an ‘econValue’ report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), sheds light … Continue reading The Socio-economic Benefits of Solar Power and Wind Energy
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Renault inks MOU with LG Chem to jointly develop future EV batteries
Renault S.A., the world’s largest manufacturer of electric vehicles (EV), said Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with LG Chem to jointly develop high density batteries that will power its next-generation zero emission cars. The French automaker, which controls Renault-Nissan Alliance and South Korea’s Renault Samsung Motors Co., said the agreement lays the foundation … Continue reading Renault inks MOU with LG Chem to jointly develop future EV batteries
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RWE Innogy commences with wind turbined installation for the Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Innogy has started installing 48 wind turbines at the 295 MW Nordsee Ost offshore wind farm in the German North Sea. At RWE’s base port in Bremerhaven the go-ahead was given yesterday for the installation of the 48 wind turbines that will comprise the Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm: Four 240-tonnes tubular steel towers, … Continue reading RWE Innogy commences with wind turbined installation for the Nordsee Ost Offshore Wind Farm
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Egyptian government to invest $1 billion in solar energy projects
The Egyptian government has revealed its plan to invest $1 billion in solar energy projects. During a conference organised by the Chambers of Commerce in Alexandria last month, the Local and Administrative Development Minister Adel Labib revealed the $1 billion investment plan, stating that the solar projects would help create job opportunities for young people … Continue reading Egyptian government to invest $1 billion in solar energy projects
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Enel Green Power – First Photovoltaic Plant in South Africa Gets Go Ahead
Upington, which will have a total installed capacity of 10 MW, is capable of generating around 20 million kWh per year once fully operational. The total photovoltaic capacity to be installed by EGP in South Africa will exceed 300 MW. Enel Green Power has connected South Africa’s first photovoltaic plant, located in Upington (in the … Continue reading Enel Green Power – First Photovoltaic Plant in South Africa Gets Go Ahead
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Vestas receives 78 MW wind energy order in North America utilising V110-2.0 MW wind turbines
Vestas has received an order for 39 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a 78 MW wind farm in North America. Vestas has received an order for 39 V110-2.0 MW turbines for a 78 MW project in North America. The highly popular V110-2.0 is built on the proven technology of Vestas’ 2 MW platform and increases … Continue reading Vestas receives 78 MW wind energy order in North America utilising V110-2.0 MW wind turbines
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Abengoa completes the construction of the world’s largest single-axis photovoltaic plant
The 206 MW solar power plant will generate enough electricity to supply 72,000 households in San Diego. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has completed construction of Mount Signal Solar, the 206 MW photovoltaic plant in the city of … Continue reading Abengoa completes the construction of the world’s largest single-axis photovoltaic plant
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Prysmian, New Contract Worth Approx. € 730 M For Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connections In Germany
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, has been awarded by 50Hertz Offshore GmbH a subsidiary of 50Hertz Transmission GmbH, operator of transmission grids in Germany a new contract worth approximately up to € 730 million (including options for grid connections in value of approximately € 250 M) to design, … Continue reading Prysmian, New Contract Worth Approx. € 730 M For Offshore Wind Farm Grid Connections In Germany
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Globeleq Inaugurates South African Solar Power Projects
Globeleq, the leading private power generation company in Africa, has celebrated completion of two of its renewable energy projects in South Africa. On site ceremonies were held to mark the occasion and were well attended by national, local government, industry and community representatives. The 50 MW PV De Aar Solar Power and 50 MW PV … Continue reading Globeleq Inaugurates South African Solar Power Projects
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Dominican Republic’s 2nd major wind farm
Government officials and foreign and local investors broke ground Tuesday for the construction of a wind farm in the village Guzmancito, Luperon township, Puerto Plata province (north), which will generate 100MW of electricity. The project’s first stage is slated to conclude in 12 months at a cost of US$180 million, said its promoters, Poseidon Energia Renovable, … Continue reading Dominican Republic’s 2nd major wind farm
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Morocco’s wind power blooming
Nareva, an energy subsidiary of the Moroccan National Investment Company (SNI), operates four wind farms with a capacity of over 500 megawatt (MW). Tarfaya wind farm, the newest, is the largest wind energy in Africa. After starting production of wind energy in 2013 at three of the four farms operated by Nareva, the SNI’s energy … Continue reading Morocco’s wind power blooming
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Siemens signs three-year charter for new jack-up vessel, purpose-built for service
Siemens Energy has entered into a charter agreement with DBB Jack-Up Services A/S for the use of a new purpose-built jack-up vessel designed for the service and maintenance of the rising number of large scaled offshore wind power projects across Northern Europe. The three-year term of the charter agreement will enable Siemens Wind Service to … Continue reading Siemens signs three-year charter for new jack-up vessel, purpose-built for service
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Enel Green Power starts 100 MW of solar photovoltaic in Chile
Enel Green Power has begun construction on two photovoltaic plants (Lalackama and Chañares) located in northern Chile. Lalackama, with an installed capacity of 60 MW, is expected to be the Group’s largest photovoltaic plant. Once built and fully operational, the plant will be capable of generating up to 160 GWh per year, equivalent to the … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts 100 MW of solar photovoltaic in Chile
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2,268 Renewable Energy Projects in Sabah, Malaysia
A total of 2,268 renewable energy projects under the feed-in-tariff (FiT) have been commissioned in Sabah and Peninsular Malaysia until March 31, said Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili. He said the projects had generated 188.3 megawatt (MW) to the national grid or one per cent of the overall power … Continue reading 2,268 Renewable Energy Projects in Sabah, Malaysia
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Dutch wind turbines to power electric trains
Railway signs deal to source 100 per cent of electricity for its trains from wind power by 2018. The country currently has 2.7GW of wind power capacity in operation, most of which is onshore, and aims to reach 4.45GW by 2023. Dutch trains will start running on wind energy from next year and the country’s … Continue reading Dutch wind turbines to power electric trains
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Chinese Exim Bank to Finance Aysha Wind Power in Ethiopia
The Ministry of Water, Energy and Irrigation (MoWEI) said Tuesday that it had received promising signals of getting a loan from the Export-Import (EXIM) Bank of China to finance the Aysha II wind energy project, which is located in the Somali Regional State. The Minister, Alemayehu Tegenu, who was presenting the nine-month report to the … Continue reading Chinese Exim Bank to Finance Aysha Wind Power in Ethiopia
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Three International Wind Power Exhibitions to take place in Shanghai in July 2014
The Offshore Wind China Conference & Exhibition, the Wind Farm O&M China Conference & Exhibition, and Distributed Generation China will take place concurrently at Shanghai Mart in Shanghai on 2-4 July 2014. As organizers, the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association, the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Committee, the China National Renewable Energy Centre, and Shanghai International … Continue reading Three International Wind Power Exhibitions to take place in Shanghai in July 2014
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Vestas has received a wind power order of 148 MW from First Wind for V112-3.0 MW wind turbines in the U.S.
Vestas has received an order for 48 V112-3.0 MW turbines for the 148-MW Oakfield project in the state of Maine. The order is a call-off on the master supply agreement (MSA) announced in December 2013 for multiple U.S. projects, the potential of which totals 718 MW. With today’s order, Vestas has secured 298 MW under … Continue reading Vestas has received a wind power order of 148 MW from First Wind for V112-3.0 MW wind turbines in the U.S.
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