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Ethiopia

Miskir Negash, public relation officer for the State power utility company Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, told newBusinessEthiopia.com that 99 percent of Ashegoda Wind farm is completed. The Project, which has already been partially commissioned with 30 MW already made operational so far, is being constructed by a French firm Vergnet SA, and is financed through … Continue reading Ethiopia

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Wind energy continues to support Ontario’s electricity supply under new energy plan

Ontario plans to contract 600MW of wind energy in 2014 and 2015 under a new competitive procurement process. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased the Government of Ontario has today indicated that wind energy will make an important contribution to Ontario’s limited, short-term needs for new electricity supply. As part of the Long-Term … Continue reading Wind energy continues to support Ontario’s electricity supply under new energy plan

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EGP enters into loan agreement with EIB for 200 million euros to cover wind energy investments in Romania

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Enel Green Power International BV, the financial and controlling holding company of international subsidiaries of the Enel Green Power Group, have closed a financing operation for 200 million euros to partially cover investments for some wind farms in the Banat and Dobrogea regions of Romania. The 15-year loan has … Continue reading EGP enters into loan agreement with EIB for 200 million euros to cover wind energy investments in Romania

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Offshore wind energy to remain solid to 2020

Growth for the global offshore wind industry is expected to remain solid and lead to 25 GW of new capacity from 2013 to 2020, according to a new report from MAKE Consulting. Short-term demand in Europe – the main market region for offshore wind – is set to stabilize pending policy clarification and implementation. However, … Continue reading Offshore wind energy to remain solid to 2020

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Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) in Australia

Large-scale concentrated solar thermal power (CSP) generation can provide substantial economic benefits to Australia. mobile cell phone tracking Currently, Australia has about 8.5 MW of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) installed (Liddell and Lake Cargelligo) and 44 MW under operation (Kogan Creek Solar Boost) to come online during 2013. The Australian Solar Thermal Energy Association announces … Continue reading Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) in Australia

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Advancing America

Two state-of-the-art wind turbine drivetrain test facilities are now open for business: the Clemson University Wind Turbine Drivetrain Testing Facility in South Carolina and a National Renewable Energy Laboratory dynamometer at the National Wind Technology Center in Colorado. The two test facilities will be used to evaluate in a controlled environment the mechanical systems that convert … Continue reading Advancing America

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Wind energy a vital but normal part of our future

The use of wind energy needs to be seen as “normal” TV chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall told a major conference on green energy. The “real food” campaigner called on more farmers to introduce renewable technologies when he addressed the symposium at Mount Edgcumbe House, in South East Cornwall. He said: “We need to move towards the … Continue reading Wind energy a vital but normal part of our future

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New UK Wind Energy Record – Highest Amount of Green Electricity Ever Generated By Wind Power- More Than 6 Gigawatts

National Grid has confirmed that a record-breaking amount of clean electricity was generated by wind power in the UK today – achieving more than 6 gigawatts (over 6,000 megawatts) for the first time. From 2.30 till 3pm, wind power produced an average of 6,004 megawatts (MW), which accounted for 13.5% of the UK’s total electricity … Continue reading New UK Wind Energy Record – Highest Amount of Green Electricity Ever Generated By Wind Power- More Than 6 Gigawatts

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EDF Energies Nouvelles and GDF Suex compete in French offshore wind energy tender

EDF Energies Nouvelles said on Friday it had submitted two bids in a second French tender for offshore wind power capacity as the country seeks to become a leading player in the sector and cut its reliance on nuclear energy. EDF Energies Nouvelles has joined with Germany’s WPD Offshore to compete for the contract with … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles and GDF Suex compete in French offshore wind energy tender

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Commercial commissioning of the Seigneurie de Beaupr

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”), Gaz Métro Limited Partnership (“Gaz Métro”) and Valener Inc. (“Valener”) are pleased to announce commercial commissioning of the first 131 MW of the Seigneurie de Beaupré Wind Farms within the projected time frame. “After more than eight years of hard work by the Boralex and Gaz Métro teams, we are proud that … Continue reading Commercial commissioning of the Seigneurie de Beaupr

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Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. announces further investment in U.S. wind energy generation

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“APUC”) (TSX: AQN) today announced that a subsidiary of APUC’s renewable power generation business Algonquin Power Co. (“APCo”) has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 40% of the 400 MW wind power portfolio (the “Projects”) in the United States from Gamesa Wind US, LLC (“Gamesa”) for total consideration … Continue reading Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. announces further investment in U.S. wind energy generation

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Reliance Power ready to start 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in March

Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. custom term paper Reliance Power has started pre-commissioning activities for its Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district. “The innovative CFLR Technology for the project is provided by Areva Solar of France and is simple in … Continue reading Reliance Power ready to start 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in March

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Vestas receives 23 MW order for the extension of the Bakras wind power plant in Turkey

Tefirom Group has signed an agreement for the extension of the Bakras wind power plant using 7 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines. Vestas remains the sole provider of wind turbines to the Tefirom Group, who operates in the construction, energy, transport, logistics and education sectors in Turkey and with the extension will have 65 MW of … Continue reading Vestas receives 23 MW order for the extension of the Bakras wind power plant in Turkey

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