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Abengoa commissions a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay

Abengoa is developing a further two wind farms in Uruguay, which will give it a global installed capacity of 170 MW. 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 commissioned the Peralta wind farm in the Tacuarembó department, northern Uruguay. … Continue reading Abengoa commissions a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay

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Alstom signs an exclusive agreement with BFG in offshore wind power for its Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine

Alstom signed today in Cherbourg, an exclusive partnership agreement with BFG France1  at the Thétis trade fair dedicated to renewable marine energies. The agreement covers the supply of composite structures to produce the nacelle casings for Alstom’s Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine. The agreement was signed within the framework of the second call for tenders to … Continue reading Alstom signs an exclusive agreement with BFG in offshore wind power for its Haliade™ 150-6MW wind turbine

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Suzlon announces sale of 240 MW Sky wind farm to EverPower

Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, today announced the strategic sale of the 240 MW Big Sky Wind Farm in Illinois to EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. Suzlon Group had recently acquired the Big Sky wind farm from Edison Mission Energy via their fully owned US-based subsidiary Suzlon Wind Energy Corp (SWECO).  Suzlon … Continue reading Suzlon announces sale of 240 MW Sky wind farm to EverPower

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GWEC Expects 47 GW of Wind Energy Capacity to Be Installed in 2014

The Global Wind Energy Council launched its Global Wind Report – Annual Market Update today, updating the status of the global industry, along with market projections for the years 2014-2018. GWEC expects installations of at least 47 GW in 2014, a dramatic increase over 2013 levels. The market will be led by China, but with … Continue reading GWEC Expects 47 GW of Wind Energy Capacity to Be Installed in 2014

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Wind energy atlas in South Africa

The Department of Energy in collaboration with Denmark, the United Nations Development Programme and South African National Energy Development Institute (Sanedi) have launched the wind power atlas in South Africa. The atlas gives a high-definition map of potential sites for wind turbines and give investors and independent power producers ‘leapfrog’ data that will help identify … Continue reading Wind energy atlas in South Africa

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Sales of Electric Vehicles Will Reach Nearly 12.4 Million Annually by 2022

Increasing availability of electric vehicle models will help drive market growth, report concludes. After decades of dominance by internal combustion engines, the worldwide automobile market is diversifying at a rapid pace.  Government incentives, consumer desire for more fuel-efficient, cleaner forms of transportation, and fleet managers’ interest in lower-cost operations are all driving growth in electric … Continue reading Sales of Electric Vehicles Will Reach Nearly 12.4 Million Annually by 2022

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Statistics of World Wind Energy Report published

On the occasion of the World Wind Energy Conference WWEC2014 in Shanghai, WWEA has presented the key statistics of the World Wind Energy Report 2013: World wind energy capacity reached 318’529 MW by end of 2013, after 282’275 MW in 2012. 35’550 MW of new wind capacity was added, the smallest growth since 2008, and … Continue reading Statistics of World Wind Energy Report published

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World Wind Energy Award 2014 for Dr. Anil Kane, pioneer of wind power in India and worldwide

On the occasion of the 13th World Wind Energy Conference 2014 in Shanghai, the Board of the World Wind Energy Association has decided to give the World Wind Energy Award 2014 to Dr. Anil Kane. With the Award, the WWEA Board recognizes Dr. Kane as one of the pioneers of wind power in India, Asia … Continue reading World Wind Energy Award 2014 for Dr. Anil Kane, pioneer of wind power in India and worldwide

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AXYS to provide consultation for Virginia offshore wind power project

AXYS Technologies Inc (AXYS) is pleased to have been chosen by the Timmons Group as a member of their team recently awarded a research project funded by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy (DMME) to explore new methods of metocean and offshore environmental monitoring. Governor Terry McAuliffe announced on March 26, 2014 that … Continue reading AXYS to provide consultation for Virginia offshore wind power project

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Germany moves forward on renewable energy

Angela Merkel’s government approved legislation on Tuesday revamping Germany’s sweeping plan to generate more than 40 percent of its energy needs through renewable resources by 2025 by slowing the rapid expansion of solar energy and wind farms in an effort to hold down spiraling prices. Already, 25 percent of German energy comes from renewable resources, … Continue reading Germany moves forward on renewable energy

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General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles

In preparation for the next generation of electric vehicles and advanced battery technologies, General Motors will invest $449 million to upgrade manufacturing processes at Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly and Brownstown Battery Assembly plants.   “General Motors is committed to building award-winning products and developing technologies in America, which helps to grow our economy from a resurgent auto … Continue reading General Motors (GM) Plans $449M Investment in Advancing Battery Technology for Electric Vehicles

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Enel Green Power Developing Green Energy in Latin America

With its wind power, solar power, hydropower and hybrid solutions, Enel Green Power is making its mark in Latin America thanks to new facilities in Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Costa Rica. Across Central and South America, Enel Green Power’s renewable energy operations is undergoing continuous development. The diverse range of plants being built over the … Continue reading Enel Green Power Developing Green Energy in Latin America

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GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers

GE’s Industrial Solutions business (NYSE: GE) today announced that it is implementing an open access standard to its electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) Connect software platform to provide simple interoperability for drivers and expanded unit capabilities for owners. Programmers everywhere now can design and launch customized applications (apps) for GE’s WattStation* EVSE via the cloud. … Continue reading GE Announces Interoperability Convenience for Electric Vehicle Drivers

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ACCIONA Windpower obtains approval from the BNDES for its 125-meter rotor diameter turbine

ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA Group subsidiary that designs, manufactures and sells wind turbines, has obtained the FINAME accreditation from the National Bank of Economic and Social Development (BNDES) of Brazil for its new AW125/3000 model. This means that the entire range of wind turbines that the company markets in the country has this qualification, which … Continue reading ACCIONA Windpower obtains approval from the BNDES for its 125-meter rotor diameter turbine

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Gamesa launches innovative anti-icing paint for wind turbines

Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has developed a pioneering system for the prevention of ice formation on wind turbine blades. This solution, called Bladeshield, consists of an anti-icing ‘paint’ which not only prevents the formation of ice but also boosts the paint’s resistance to erosion, instead of reducing it as other solutions … Continue reading Gamesa launches innovative anti-icing paint for wind turbines

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Spain renewable energy cuts to cost sector 1.7bn euros

Spain’s cuts in subsidies for renewable energy will hit company revenues by about 1.7 billion euros ($2.34 billion) this year, the country’s competition regulator CNMC said in a report on Monday. The government is cutting renewable subsidies as part of a drive to reduce a 30 billion euro ($41 billion) power tariff deficit built up … Continue reading Spain renewable energy cuts to cost sector 1.7bn euros

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Indonesia set to auction 375 MW geothermal energy projects

In the middle of this year, the government is set to auction a number of areas with geothermal energy potential that can be developed, in a bid to increase the capacity of the country’s geothermal power plants. The areas to be auctioned are expected to generate at least 375 megawatts (MW) of power. The geothermal … Continue reading Indonesia set to auction 375 MW geothermal energy projects

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Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017

According to a recent report, Opel is preparing to a handful of new models. Citing company insiders, Automobilwoche is reporting Opel is planning to launch an electric car in 2016 or 2017. Little is known about the car but it will reportedly be smaller and more affordable than the Amprea. While Opel isn’t a stranger … Continue reading Opel to launch an electric vehicle in 2016 or 2017

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