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Wind power one of cleanest energy sources over lifetime

Greenhouse gases produced over the lifetime of a wind turbine – including for its manufacturing and installation – are less than that of fossil-fuel based energy sources and most other renewables, a new study from the US shows. Only ocean energy (wave and tidal) and hydropower have lower emissions than wind. As a clean, fuel-free … Continue reading Wind power one of cleanest energy sources over lifetime

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Carbon Emissions: Fossil Fuel Use Pushes Carbon Dioxide Emissions into Dangerous Territory

Increasing global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), a heat-trapping gas, are pushing the world into dangerous territory, closing the window of time to avert the worst consequences of higher temperatures, such as melting ice and rising seas. Since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, carbon emissions from burning fossil fuels have grown exponentially. Despite wide … Continue reading Carbon Emissions: Fossil Fuel Use Pushes Carbon Dioxide Emissions into Dangerous Territory

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Brazil lowers wind energy prices by 20 percent in august auction

The Brazilian government lowered the maximum price developers may sell energy by 20 percent in next month’s auction for new wind farms. Developers that win contracts in the so-called reserve energy auction won’t be allowed to charge more than 117 reais ($52.70) a megawatt-hour, Brasilia-based electricity regulator Agencia Nacional de Energia Eletrica, known as Aneel, … Continue reading Brazil lowers wind energy prices by 20 percent in august auction

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First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine

First Wind Energy, through subsidiary Blue Sky West, is proposing what would be the biggest wind farm in New England: 62 wind turbines with up to 186 MW capacity, spanning several towns in two counties in a stretch of Central Maine. The proposed project would be spread across several locations with turbines in Bingham, Mayfield … Continue reading First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine

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Gamesa improved profitability in the first half of the year

Gamesa obtained 22 million euro in net income in the first half of 2013, compared with a loss of 33 million euro in the same period last year, despite the complex economic and sector situation. This positive result, together with growth in margins, continues the trend to improved profitability that commenced in the first quarter … Continue reading Gamesa improved profitability in the first half of the year

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Radar technology can solve wind energy aviation issues

Aviation constraints are a huge issue for the wind industry. According to Renewable UK, for example, half of all wind farm developments in the UK will face objections from aviation stakeholders on the grounds of radar interference, obstruction or impact to low flying. However, a new radar technology could help solve some of these problems. … Continue reading Radar technology can solve wind energy aviation issues

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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec

Built by Borea Construction and comprised of 40 REpower (Suzlon) 2 MW wind turbines, Saint-Robert-Bellarmin created up to 150 jobs during the construction phase and was developed with a significant amount of regionally manufactured components. Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and EDF EN Canada Inc. today announced that they have closed on an agreement under … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec

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EDF Renewable Energy enters into agreement to acquire Hereford Wind Project

EDF Renewable Energy announced it has entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Renewable Energy to acquire the first phase of the up to 500 megawatt (MW) Hereford Wind Project in Texas, subject to certain conditions precedent, with an option to acquire the second phase of the project. Construction is expected to commence … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy enters into agreement to acquire Hereford Wind Project

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Voltalia to build 90 MW wind farms in Brazil

Voltalia said it will begin construction August 1 on three wind farms in Brazil for a total installed capacity of 90 MW. Civil engineering works will be carried out by Brazilian Cortez Engenharia, while WEG Equipamentos Eletricos will be in charge of electrical infrastructure. Wind turbines and towers will be provided by Acciona Windpower. The … Continue reading Voltalia to build 90 MW wind farms in Brazil

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GDF-Suez, EDP Join Areva in French Offshore Wind Farm Bid

French power utilities GDF-Suez and EDP Renewables, part of Portugal’s Energias de Portugal group, have decided to join French nuclear technology group Areva to submit tenders for two offshore wind farm projects in France. The companies will bid for 500-megawatt wind farms to be built at Le Treport, in the English Channel, and near the … Continue reading GDF-Suez, EDP Join Areva in French Offshore Wind Farm Bid

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Wind energy in South Africa: Jeffreys Bay wind farm

On the 22nd of July 2013 began transport of wind tubines from the port of Ngqura to the Jeffreys Bay wind farm. This marks a milestone in the construction of one the largest wind farms in South Africa’s renewable energy integrated power producer programme (REIPPP) to date. The first shipments of components will be transported … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Jeffreys Bay wind farm

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Iberdrola and Port of Sassnitz sign offshore terminal lease for Wikinger wind farm

Iberdrola, through its Berlin-based subsidiary Iberdrola Renovables Offshore Deutschland, and Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH have announced the signature of a lease agreement for the Port’s Offshore Terminal South, which will be used for storage and pre-assembly activities of the Wikinger project installation. The contract was signed last Friday at a ceremony presided over by Mr. Erwin … Continue reading Iberdrola and Port of Sassnitz sign offshore terminal lease for Wikinger wind farm

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RES Americas to develop and construct 200 MW wind project for Xcel Energy

RES America Developments Inc., a subsidiary of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind and solar projects in North America, is pleased to announce it is working with Xcel Energy to construct the 200 megawatt (MW) Pleasant Valley Wind Farm. The project is near Austin, Minnesota, adjacent … Continue reading RES Americas to develop and construct 200 MW wind project for Xcel Energy

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Wind energy in Australia: Goldwind achieves financial close for Gullen Range wind farm

Goldwind announced the financial close on its largest overseas wind power project – the 165.5MW Gullen Range Wind Farm. The financing facility was closed and the first drawdown has been completed.  The  transaction  includes  a  project  financing  facility  of  $250m AUD.  The  National Australia Bank (NAB) acted as Financial Advisor and also led the financing as … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Goldwind achieves financial close for Gullen Range wind farm

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Anti-wind power column ignores subsidies for other energy sources

The federal government gives tax benefits to all energy producers, not just to renewables.   M.D. Harmon’s column (“Alternative power sources must pass free-market test,” July 12) suggests that “wind and solar power-generating ‘schemes’ (are) based on developer-enriching government subsidies,” while “fossil fuels, nuclear and hydroelectric power” are not.   According to SourceWatch.org, “Federal coal … Continue reading Anti-wind power column ignores subsidies for other energy sources

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Rainbow Power Company to provide solar PV systems to Papua New Guinea

Rainbow Power Company has signed a contract to provide consultancy, training services and solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment to a project to provide PV-powered mini-grids to 49 villages in Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Villages will receive a three-phase solar/battery/inverter system that will supply electricity for lighting, television, phone charging and a community cool room. The … Continue reading Rainbow Power Company to provide solar PV systems to Papua New Guinea

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