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Iran hosts first wind energy conference, exhibition

Iran’s Niroo [Energy] Research Institute (NRI) has hosted the first national conference and exhibition on wind energy in the capital, Tehran. The conference focused on the Islamic Republic’s achievements in the field of energy. Among the participants of the event were Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, a number of his administration officials, experts and students from … Continue reading Iran hosts first wind energy conference, exhibition

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Lincoln utility looks to triple wind energy use

Lincoln’s public power utility plans to as much as triple the amount of wind energy it uses now within the next two years. The Lincoln Electric System board on Friday approved a plan to negotiate a purchase agreement for 100 additional megawatts of wind energy, the Lincoln Journal Star reported (http://bit.ly/12k41OV). The city-owned utility has … Continue reading Lincoln utility looks to triple wind energy use

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Belarus to build wind energy plant under EU Green Economy project

A wind farm plant will be built near Novogrudok as part of the Belarus-EU international technical assistance project “Green Economy in Belarus”, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vladimir Tsalko told media after a ceremony of signing the agreement on financing the project at the total tune of €12 million. On the EU’s behalf the … Continue reading Belarus to build wind energy plant under EU Green Economy project

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India retains fifth position in global wind energy market

Despite poor pace of capacity addition in the states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra , India retained its position in top five world wind energy markets in 2012 . India remained third largest market for new turbines in 2012 with capacity addition of 2441 mw, revealed World Wind Energy Report 2012. World’s … Continue reading India retains fifth position in global wind energy market

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Morocco is ploughing ahead with a programme to boost wind energy production

Morocco is ploughing ahead with a programme to boost wind energy production, particularly in the southern Tarfaya region, where Africa’s largest wind farm is set to open in 2014. The kingdom, which has no hydrocarbon reserves of its own, hopes to cover 42 percent of its energy needs with renewable sources by 2020, and has … Continue reading Morocco is ploughing ahead with a programme to boost wind energy production

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Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa

Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the Sere wind power plant on the west coast of South Africa. This is already the second wind power order for Siemens from South Africa. The Sere project is a flagship project for the customer ESKOM, which is one of the world’s largest utilities. … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa

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SSE to Acquire Dunmaglass Wind Farm Project, Invest GBP200 Million

Power supplier SSE PLC (SSE.LN) said Friday that it has reached agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Group to acquire the Dunmaglass wind farm project in Scotland and plans to invest 200 million pounds in the project including acquisition, development and capital costs. MAIN FACTS: -SSE expects to begin full construction of the wind farm in … Continue reading SSE to Acquire Dunmaglass Wind Farm Project, Invest GBP200 Million

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Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives

Stateside military bases are generating 130 megawatts of solar energy — a modest amount that’s only enough to power 22,000 homes, but still a step the solar power industry says is improving national security. Ambitious plans call for solar power to make up 58 percent of the military’s renewable energy capability by 2017, according to … Continue reading Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives

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Yingli Green Energy to supply 220 MW PV modules for China power investment corporation

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar”, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (“Yingli China”), has succeeded in … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to supply 220 MW PV modules for China power investment corporation

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French and German ministers call for 2030 renewable energy targets

Writing in France’s prestigious centre-left daily newspaper Le Monde, Peter Altmaier, the German environment minister, and Delphine Batho, his French counterpart, underlined the need for a 2030 renewable energy target and highlighed the importance of renewables in transforming the European economy, improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make the energy … Continue reading French and German ministers call for 2030 renewable energy targets

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GWU issues RFP for renewable energy

George Washington University (GWU) has released a Request for Proposals for wind and/or solar projects for the purchase of 75,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) per year of renewable energy on a long-term basis (15-20 years). This RFP was released in coordination with a similar RFP from the Department of General Services (DGS) of the District of Columbia … Continue reading GWU issues RFP for renewable energy

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Gamesa reinforces its strategic commitment to Brazil having met the nations new local content requirements

Gamesa has achieved another milestone in its Brazilian market strategy, having accredited the new local content requirements established just four months ago by Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) for foreign companies operating in Brazil. So far, just one other company has met these requirements. The new regulation, compliance with which is a … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its strategic commitment to Brazil having met the nations new local content requirements

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Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa

Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the 100MW Sere plant on the west coast of South Africa. The deal is the second win for Siemens in the country for its wind turbines and is a flagship project for state-owned utility Eskom. The scope of supply includes the delivery and installation … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa

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EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland

EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland Paris, 16 May 2013. EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Fallago Rig wind farm in Scotland by EDF Energy Renewables, one of the largest onshore wind farms to be built in the United Kindgom with a 144 MW installed capacity. Located on … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland

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Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan

After the completion of its first wind farm in Pakistan, Nordex has now received another firmly financed order for the FWEL II project, which is being installed in the Province of Sindh, roughly 80 kilometers from Karachi. The 50 megawatt (MW) wind farm will be equipped with 20 N100/2500 multi-megawatt turbines configured for hot climates. … Continue reading Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan

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Schneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France

Schneider Electric has the ability of executing many projects in parallel with a complex logistics thanks to optimized plug-and-play solutions that cover the entire electrical balance of system. The Solar Business of Schneider Electric, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain which was recently distinguished as one of the Top 3 … Continue reading Schneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France

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