This is an increase on the 4.3% of demand that the nation met with photovoltaic (PV) and Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) together in 2012. Spain’s grid operator has released provisional figures for 2013, finding that the nation met 3.1% of its electricity demand with solar photovoltaics (PV), and another 1.3% with concentrating solar power (CSP). … Continue reading Spain meets 1.8% of electricity demand with concentrated solar power (CSP) in 2013
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Ambassador highlights Colombia
Colombia has large untapped hydro and wind power potential that can not only meet its entire energy requirements but also supply sustainable energy to many of its neighbors in South and Central America, according to Roberto Vélez, Ambassador of Colombia to the UAE. Roberto Vélez’s remarks came during a lecture titled ‘Colombia – a growing … Continue reading Ambassador highlights Colombia
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DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm planning variations
The application made in September 2013 by Dudgeon Offshore Wind to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) to vary the offshore planning consent for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm has now been approved. The original planning consent was granted in 2012. These variations were requested following a review of the design of the … Continue reading DECC consent granted for Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm planning variations
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Utilities Must Shift Their Business Models to Meet Changing Market Conditions
Recent market changes have placed new pressures upon the traditional business models of power utilities. The rise of distributed generation is forcing utilities to account for more volatile and intermittent energy sources even as stricter regulations on energy efficiency and carbon dioxide emissions force them to turn toward cleaner, more costly forms of generation. The … Continue reading Utilities Must Shift Their Business Models to Meet Changing Market Conditions
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Gamesa reinforces its presence in the US: framework agreement for the supply of up to 450 MW to EDPR
Gamesa will install up to 225 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines for EDP Renovaveis. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed a framework agreement with EDP Renovaveis (EDPR) for the supply of up to 450 MW through 2016 in the US. Under terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply up to 225 of … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its presence in the US: framework agreement for the supply of up to 450 MW to EDPR
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Strong Growth Forecast for Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Energy Industry in 2014 with Demand Reaching 49 GW
Six-month period to March 2014 will result in 22 GW of demand, equivalent to a new 5 MW solar farm installed every hour.
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13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
While the news about climate change seems to get worse every day, the rapidly improving technology, declining costs, and increasing accessibility of clean energy is the true bright spot in the march toward a zero-carbon future. 2013 had more clean energy milestones than we could fit on one page, but here are thirteen of the … Continue reading 13 Major Renewable Energy Breakthroughs Of 2013
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Renewable Energy Accounted For All New U.S. Electric Capacity In November
The U.S. added 394 megawatts of new capacity to produce electricity in November, and all of it came from renewable sources, according to a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announcement on Friday. The latest
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India’s wind energy: Mytrah Energy adds 150 MW wind power capacity in 3 State
Mytrah Energy Ltd has added wind power generation capacity of about 150 MW in three southern States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. This has increased its installed wind power generation capacity from 309.9 MW to 459.9 MW. The wind power generation company based in Hyderabad and listed on the Alternative Investment Market of … Continue reading India’s wind energy: Mytrah Energy adds 150 MW wind power capacity in 3 State
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GD Power Development Wins Approval for 250 MW Offshore Wind Farm in China
GD Power Development Co. (600795), a Chinese electricity generator and distributor, said its unit secured approval for a 250-megawatt offshore wind farm in China’s eastern province of Zhejiang. GD Power Development Co., a subsidiary of China’s state-owned power giant China Guodian Corp., said on Saturday that its net profit jumped 110.21 percent from one year … Continue reading GD Power Development Wins Approval for 250 MW Offshore Wind Farm in China
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Vestas wins 110 MW order for wind energy project in USA
Vestas has received a 110 MW order for 55 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for a new wind farm in the USA. The wind turbines are expected to be delivered in the second half of 2014 while commissioning is scheduled for the first quarter of 2015. The customer as well as the new project
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BrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
BrightSource Energy is looking to its Ivanpah Concentrated Solar Thermal Power project, scheduled to go online by the end of the year, for the scientific evidence on bird deaths it hopes might sway the California Energy Commission to reverse its expected denial of its 500-megawatt Palen Concentrating Solar Power(CSP) project. The Oakland-based company on Monday … Continue reading BrightSource Energy hopes bird data could save Palen Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project
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Wind turbines don’t affect property values
A University of Rhode Island study has found that wind turbine construction and operation doesn’t appear to have a negative effect on the property values of nearby homes. Economics professor Corey Lang determined that proximity to a wind turbine has no statistical effect on property values after analyzing sales prices of 48,000 homes from the … Continue reading Wind turbines don’t affect property values
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Vestas announces fourth order in a week for wind turbines
Vestas Wind Systems, which operates four factories in Colorado, said Tuesday it has received an order for 55 wind turbines for a new wind power project in the United States. The order Tuesday, for 110 megawatts, was the fourth in a week as wind farm developers rush to get projects in the pipeline before the … Continue reading Vestas announces fourth order in a week for wind turbines
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Wind turbines in Maryland pose no aviation hazard
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2013: Year of Records for Enel Green Power
2013 will be a memorable year for Enel Green Power, thanks to twice making a new production record, more than 700 megawatts of new installed capacity, moving into new markets, and innovations for energy production. With a growth of 700 megawatts, new plants in Europe and the Americas, technological innovations and moving into new and … Continue reading 2013: Year of Records for Enel Green Power
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Pattern Energy Announces Acquisition of Two Wind Power Projects From Pattern Development
Pattern Energy Group (TSX:PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced it has agreed to acquire two wind power projects from its majority shareholder, Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”), for total cash consideration of US$202.4 million. Acquisition Highlights Adds 214 MW (an increase of 21%) in net capacity when completed, increasing Pattern Energy’s portfolio to 1,255 MW … Continue reading Pattern Energy Announces Acquisition of Two Wind Power Projects From Pattern Development
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Participation in wind power generation project in Mexico
Mitsui & Co., Ltd (“Mitsui”, Head Office: Tokyo, President &CEO: Masami Iijima) has agreed with EDF EN Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. (“EDF EN Mexico”), a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles S.A. (“EDF EN”), to participate in the 160 megawatt (MW) Santo Domingo Wind Project (“the Project”), located in Oaxaca, Mexico. Mitsui, through MIT … Continue reading Participation in wind power generation project in Mexico
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The South Canoe wind farm (102 MW) in Nova Scotia will consist of thirty-four 3 MW ACCIONA Windpower wind turbines
The wind farm will supply electricity equivalent to the consumption of 32,000 homes and will help the province of reach its renewable energy targets. ACCIONA has signed a contract to supply 34 wind turbines for a 102 MW wind farm in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia. It will carry out the construction, internal electrical … Continue reading The South Canoe wind farm (102 MW) in Nova Scotia will consist of thirty-four 3 MW ACCIONA Windpower wind turbines
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Basin Electric signs contract for wind energy
Basin Electric has signed a power purchase agreement with a new wind farm to be developed in South Dakota. The project is co-owned by Fagen Inc. of Granite Falls, Minn., and the principals of Dakota Plains Energy in Aberdeen, S.D. It’s scheduled to go online by the end of 2015. Dakota Plains Energy President Rob … Continue reading Basin Electric signs contract for wind energy
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