800MW wind energy projects will be set up in the state by December this year. Similarly, 1800MW capacity wind energy projects will be set up by December 2014. Madhya Pradesh government has formulated Wind Energy Policy-2012 to ensure prompt implementation of estimated 5500 MW capacity projects through private sector. So far, 324 MW capacity … Continue reading 800 MW wind energy projects to be set up in Madhya Pradesh by December
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Rare earth exchange platform to begin trial run
Rare earth metals, a group of 17 metals, are vital for manufacturing high-tech products ranging from smartphones and wind turbines to electric car batteries and missiles. The Baotou Rare Earth Products Exchange, China’s first national trading platform of its kind, is expected to go into use on a trial basis in October. Trading systems are … Continue reading Rare earth exchange platform to begin trial run
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Wind farm including 88 wind turbines planned for part of Huron County
A wind power generation project with 88 wind turbines is planned for part of Huron County. The Huron Daily Tribune of Bad Axe reports NextEra’s Pheasant Run Wind Project will be built in Brookfield, Fairhaven, Grant, Oliver, Sebewaing and Winsor townships. Project Manager Ryan Pumford says construction officials and landowners met last week. Pumford says … Continue reading Wind farm including 88 wind turbines planned for part of Huron County
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Wind energy helps ERCOT through third-highest demand in its history
Demand for power on the grid that serves most of Texas hit the third highest level in its history on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Demand for power on the grid that serves most of Texas hit the third-highest level in its history on Wednesday, Aug. 7., and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) notes … Continue reading Wind energy helps ERCOT through third-highest demand in its history
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Developer plans 1 GW wind farm in South Dakota
South Dakota-based developer Dakota Plains Energy wants to team up with local landowners in Lincoln County to build a community wind farm between 500 MW and 1 GW. The ambitious developer cites two main catalysts for the project: South Dakota’s strong-but-underutilized wind regime and a nearby transmission project. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, … Continue reading Developer plans 1 GW wind farm in South Dakota
Continue readingIn Colorado, wind energy stats will blow you away
he following article, authored by Susan Innis of Vestas, Sarah Cottrell Propst of the Interwest Energy Alliance, and Tom Darin of AWEA, appeared in the August 5 edition of the Colorado Statesman and is reprinted here with the permission of that publication. For the first time since May 2008, Colorado
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Alstom inaugurates its first wind tower factory in Latin America
Installed in Canoas in Rio Grande do Sul State, South part of Brazil, the site will have the capacity to produce 120 steel towers per year, enough to supply approximately 350 MW of electricity. This factory will supply the southern region of Latin America, a market currently experiencing strong growth. The ceremony was attended by … Continue reading Alstom inaugurates its first wind tower factory in Latin America
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Tibet large wind farm to achieve breakthrough
Major wind farm developer Longyuan Power said Thursday that it has completed installing five wind turbines on a wind farm located about 4,900 meters above sea level in Tibet, making the farm the highest in the world. The company plans to install 33 wind turbines on the farm, which is located in Naqu Prefecture in … Continue reading Tibet large wind farm to achieve breakthrough
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SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University in wind farm cost initiative
Offshore services specialist SeaEnergy has teamed up Robert Gordon University to work out the optimum way to maintain offshore windfarms. The knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with the aim of cutting the cost of offshore wind power and will receive financial support from the the Technology Strategy Board through its KTP Partnership programme. More than 40,000 … Continue reading SeaEnergy and Robert Gordon University in wind farm cost initiative
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Smart wind turbines will boost Canada
The Canadian Wind Energy Association predicts that Canada can achieve 55,000 megawatts (MW) of domestic wind power capacity by 2025. WindVision 2025: Powering Canada’s Future notes that new wind turbine designs will be larger, more efficient, and more reliable than current models, providing clean energy at a price competitive with fossil fuels. GE
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British public wants wind energy
An overwhelming majority of the public in the UK approve of the government providing financial support for renewable energy technologies, according to a new survey. The YouGov poll for the Sunday Times found support from across the political spectrum, with Conservative, Labour, Lib Dem and UKIP voters all agreeing that the government should continue investing … Continue reading British public wants wind energy
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World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
The UK has today further cemented its position as the world’s leading offshore wind energy market with the official opening of the £1.3bn Greater Gabbard project off the coast of Suffolk. 140 wind turbines in water depths between 24 and 34 metres and with an installed capacity of 500 megawatts (MW): Greater Gabbard is one … Continue reading World’s second largest offshore wind farm opens
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Price of wind energy in the U.S. near all-time low
Annual wind power additions in the U.S. achieved record levels in 2012, while wind energy pricing is near an all-time low, according to a new report released by the U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) and prepared by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). Roughly 13.1 GW of new wind power capacity were connected to the … Continue reading Price of wind energy in the U.S. near all-time low
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WindPower Innovations Announces Intent to Acquire Gearstar Performance Transmissions
WindPower Innovations, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: WPNV) announced today that the Company and Gearstar Performance Transmissions, Inc. of Akron, Ohio, have signed a letter of intent which provides the framework for the acquisition of Gearstar by WindPower Innovations in a share exchange. The exact details of the exchange and the amount of shares to be exchanged will … Continue reading WindPower Innovations Announces Intent to Acquire Gearstar Performance Transmissions
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Marubeni and Mainstream Renewable Power agree Euro 100 million equity investment
Marubeni Corporation?Marubeni?has agreed with Mainstream Renewable Power Ltd?Mainstream?for an investment of max. euro 100 million which at approximately 25% will make Marubeni the second largest shareholder in Mainstream. The deal is subject to shareholder approval. Mainstream is a leading independent developer of offshore wind, onshore wind and solar power businesses which has expertise in the … Continue reading Marubeni and Mainstream Renewable Power agree Euro 100 million equity investment
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Wind energy in Panama: Goldwind closes financing for 55 MW Penonome Wind Farm
Workers have started assembling the Penonome wind farm, the first alternative energy facility of its kind in Panama and the largest in Central America with more than 100 towers. President Ricardo Martinelli and executives of Spanish-owned Union Eolica Paname
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Suzlon Group announces new appointments for REpower Executive Board and Management Board
As of 1 August, Lars Rytter has taken over as Chief Operating Officer at REpower. In his new role, Rytter will be able to make an important contribution to REpower’s programme for the future. With this programme, the Company’s plans include realizing significant savings in the areas of purchasing, production and manufacturing. The Dane is … Continue reading Suzlon Group announces new appointments for REpower Executive Board and Management Board
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Nordex
Nordex has installed its first N117/2400 wind farm in Finland, simultaneously passing an important milestone in this country. Comprising nine N117/2400 multi-megawatt turbines, the 21.6 MW Honkajoki wind farm has now been connected to the grid for Finnish wealth management company Taaleritehdas. Mounted on steel tube towers with a height of 120 metres, the turbines … Continue reading Nordex
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ACCIONA Windpower North America has appointed Leif Andersen as director of wind turbine sales
ACCIONA Windpower North America has appointed Leif Andersen as director of wind turbine sales. According to ACCIONA, Andersen brings with him more than 25 years of wind industry experience. He not only led U.S. sales for the likes of Suzlon, Vestas and NEG Micon, but he served for 10 years as a board member of … Continue reading ACCIONA Windpower North America has appointed Leif Andersen as director of wind turbine sales
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U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Reaches Record Highs
The Energy Department released two new reports today showcasing record growth across the U.S. wind market — increasing America’s share of clean, renewable energy and supporting tens of thousands of jobs nationwide. According to these reports, the United States continues to be one of the world’s largest and fastest growing wind markets. In 2012, wind energy … Continue reading U.S. Wind Energy Production and Manufacturing Reaches Record Highs
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