On Monday, March 31st, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) and the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition will host two brief teleconference calls on the importance of extending the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC). These calls will coincide with efforts by Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), the new Chairman of the Senate Finance … Continue reading Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition and AWEA to host conference calls on economic importance of renewable energy tax credits to states, manufacturers
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Bangui Bay wind farm in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
NorthWind Power Development Corp., a company controlled by Ayala Corp., will start the third phase of the Bangui Bay wind farm in Ilocos Norte province to add 18 megawatts to the existing 33-MW project. Energy Department records showed the expansion project would raise the total capacity of Bangui wind farm to 51 MW, solidifying its … Continue reading Bangui Bay wind farm in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Continue readingTexas Sets New Wind Energy Record
March winds brought a new wind power record to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region Wednesday evening, March 26, when instantaneous output reached a record 10,296 megawatts (MW) at 8:48 p.m. At the time the new record was set, wind generation was providing nearly 29 percent of the 35,768 MW of electricity being … Continue reading Texas Sets New Wind Energy Record
Continue readingSiemens to deliver Direct Drive wind turbines to Eurus Yurikogen Wind Farm in Japan
Siemens Energy secured a total 51 MW wind power order from Japan’s largest wind power developer, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation. Siemens will provide 17 direct drive wind turbines of the type SWT-3.0-101 to Eurus Yurikogen wind power plant, which is located on the North West Coast of Japan. The deal also includes a five-year service … Continue reading Siemens to deliver Direct Drive wind turbines to Eurus Yurikogen Wind Farm in Japan
Continue readingLos Cocos wind farm wins IDB award
Inter-American Development Bank President Luis Alberto Moreno announced the three winners of the inaugural Infrastructure 360º Awards, with the Los Cocos Wind Farm project in the Dominican Republic being the winner of the People and Leadership category. Los Cocos wind farm, located in the southwest town of Juancho, was built by the power company Ege-Haina at … Continue reading Los Cocos wind farm wins IDB award
Continue readingWind energy tax credit extension will benefit Nevada
A report by the Nevada-based Clean Energy Project announced recently that at least $5.5 billion has been invested in Nevada clean energy, a milestone in the Silver State’s emergence as a national renewable-energy hub. For wind power, extending the Production Tax Credit means keeping the private investment and U.S. manufacturing jobs coming. Sen. Heller and … Continue reading Wind energy tax credit extension will benefit Nevada
Continue readingInvenergy Announces Start of Commercial Operations at Orangeville Wind Farm in New York
Invenergy Wind LLC has announced the completion of construction and start of commercial operations of its 94 MW Orangeville Wind Farm, located in Wyoming County, N.Y. The turbine maker GE took steps to replace affected blades across its fleet, and in December 2013, Invenergy announced it was resuming work on the Orangeville project. “Orangeville Wind … Continue reading Invenergy Announces Start of Commercial Operations at Orangeville Wind Farm in New York
Continue readingSiemens signs 51 MW wind power deal in Japan
Siemens signs a 51 MW wind power order from Japanese developer Eurus Energy Holdings Corp. The wind turbine maker will provide 17 of its SWT-3.0-101 direct-drive machines for the Eurus Yurikogen wind farm. The SWT-3.0-101 wind turbine has a capacity of 3 MW and a rotor diameter of 101 meters. Installation and commissioning of the … Continue reading Siemens signs 51 MW wind power deal in Japan
Continue readingNew Vestas head in Brazil
Ruben Lazo has been appointed new Country President of Vestas Brazil. Joining Vestas from a position as Chief Commercial Officer in AREVA S.A, in France, he enters into his new position on 1st April. Ruben Lazo is a German national with extensive experience across multiple businesses and functions internationally. He held various leadership positions in … Continue reading New Vestas head in Brazil
Continue readingNRG Energy’s Solar Energy Portfolio (Concentrated Solar Power and PV) Surpasses 1,200 Megawatts
NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NRG) through its subsidiaries including NRG Yield, Inc. (NYSE:NYLD) and NRG Solar, one of the nation’s largest solar developers, now owns and operates more than 1,200 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity. Through these facilities, NRG helps power nearly one million homes at full output with clean, renewable solar energy, which is helping … Continue reading NRG Energy’s Solar Energy Portfolio (Concentrated Solar Power and PV) Surpasses 1,200 Megawatts
Continue readingVestas receives 98 MW wind power order in North America
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 98 MW in North America. Additional information about the project Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s request Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request Location/Country: North America Number of MW: 98 MW Number of turbines/turbine type Undisclosed at the customer’s request Contract type: Supply-only Contract scope: The … Continue reading Vestas receives 98 MW wind power order in North America
Continue readingGamesa completes the installation of its onshore 5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Spain)
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has completed the installation of the first prototype of its G128-5.0MW onshore turbine at its R&D facility in Alaiz (Navarra, Spain). The end of the assembly process triggers the start of the process of certifying the new turbine, slated for completion during the last quarter of this … Continue reading Gamesa completes the installation of its onshore 5 MW prototype in Alaiz (Spain)
Continue readingBoulder Wind Power expands generator and power conversion portfolio for geared and direct drive wind turbines
Boulder Wind Power (BWP), a developer of advanced permanent magnet generators and full power converter technology for utility-scale wind turbines, announced an expansion of its product portfolio for onshore and offshore applications. Originally focused on developing and testing the core technology in direct drive applications, BWP now offers solutions for geared turbines while expanding its … Continue reading Boulder Wind Power expands generator and power conversion portfolio for geared and direct drive wind turbines
Continue readingGlobal Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Laboratory
Cranfield University has cemented its importance in the field of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) with the opening of the Global CSP Laboratory. The University is home to the largest CSP research activity in the UK and Cranfield is the only UK representative on the EERA (European Energy Research Alliance) Joint Committee on CSP. The new … Continue reading Global Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Laboratory
Continue readingClean Edge finds global solar energy deployment exceeds wind power for first time
The global clean-energy picture for 2013 was a classic good news-bad news story, according to the Clean Energy Trends 2014 report issued today by clean-tech research and advisory firm Clean Edge, Inc. The industry saw dazzling growth, success, and rising stock prices in some sectors – most notably solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment – but downward … Continue reading Clean Edge finds global solar energy deployment exceeds wind power for first time
Continue readingThe 1116 MW Moray Offshore Wind Farm has been granted consent
A ground-breaking development for the UK offshore wind industry has been achieved this month with the first projects being granted consent in the Crown Estate’s Round 3 process, with leading renewable energy consultancy Natural Power working as a lead advisor across all three projects. The 1116 MW Moray Offshore Wind Farm has been granted consent … Continue reading The 1116 MW Moray Offshore Wind Farm has been granted consent
Continue readingWind power cost competitive with natural gas
The costs of using wind energy and natural gas for electricity are virtually equal when accounting for the full private and social costs of each, making wind a competitive energy source for the United States, according to a new study on the federal tax credit for wind energy. Just released by researchers at Syracuse University … Continue reading Wind power cost competitive with natural gas
Continue readingTop 10 wind turbines suppliers
– Vestas recaptures the No. 1 position after it lost its leading position to GE in 2012. (However, MAKE Consulting had given the top spot to Vestas. Navigant says GE suffered from the late extension of tax credit support in the U.S. and, thus, drops to No. 5 from the top position it occupied in … Continue reading Top 10 wind turbines suppliers
Continue readingLithium-ion batteries successfully pass ageing test
The BPT-S 5 Hybrid from Bosch uses lithium-ion batteries, which continue after years of intensive use to reliably provide households with electricity from its own PV system without the need for maintenance. This has now been proven through ageing tests, which have been carried out by the independent Institute for Power Electronics and Electrical Drives … Continue reading Lithium-ion batteries successfully pass ageing test
Continue reading300 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) to be installed in the next five years
The solar photovoltaic (PV) industry is set for rapid growth over the next five years, with up to 100 gigawatts (GW) annual deployment being targeted in 2018, according to the latest edition of NPD Solarbuzz Marketbuzz. This end-market growth is projected to increase annual PV module revenues, which are forecast to reach $50 billion in 2018. Despite … Continue reading 300 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) to be installed in the next five years
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