The UAE, a major oil-producing country, is spearheading a number of renewable energy projects in the Middle East, Africa and Europe. Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company, has inaugurated the Shaikh Zayed Solar Power Plant, a utility-scale, 15-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania. The largest solar PV plant in Africa, … Continue reading UAE pushes renewable energy abroad
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Gamesa is in a sound position to address the future
Sales in 2012 totalled 2,119 MWe, i.e. higher than established in the Business Plan, and the group’s normalised EBIT amounted to 5 million euro. At its Shareholders’ Meeting in Zamudio (Bilbao) today, Gamesa approved the financial statements and conduct of business for 2012. Gamesa Chairman Ignacio Mart
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Wind energy in Turkey: Nordex, contracts signed for 125 MW
Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex is able to defend a leading position in the Turkish market. Now it has signed delivery and service contracts with two long-standing customers for four projects entailing a total of 50 turbines with a combined total capacity of 125 megawatts. A total of 38 N100/2500 turbines are to be connected … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey: Nordex, contracts signed for 125 MW
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SDG&E announces five new renewable power purchase agreements
San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) today announced that it has signed five new renewable power purchase agreements for a total of nearly 62 megawatts (MW) of solar power and wind energy. Two of these contracts, for a total of 27 MW of solar power, will be located in San Diego County. SDG&E signed two contracts … Continue reading SDG&E announces five new renewable power purchase agreements
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Chile’s attractiveness for Concentrated Solar Power companies keeps growing
SolarReserve, LLC – headquartered in Santa Monica, California – is a developer of large-scale solar energy projects with activities worldwide. SolarReserve, a leading U.S.-based solar energy developer; today announced the company’s international expansion into the Latin American region through the opening of its office in Santiago, Chile. Continuing its ongoing efforts to provide cost-effective, clean … Continue reading Chile’s attractiveness for Concentrated Solar Power companies keeps growing
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New Global Alliance calls for 100 Percent Renewable Energy
A newly established global alliance of civil society organizations, academics, business associations and policy makers has called upon national legislators to commit to 100 percent renewable energy in the power, heating&cooling and transportation sector. At the Pathways To 100% Renewable Energy Conference, taking place in San Francisco, California today, the alliance launched a new international … Continue reading New Global Alliance calls for 100 Percent Renewable Energy
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New Zealand Wind Energy: Hurunui wind farm consented
The New Zealand Wind Energy Association (NZWEA) congratulates Meridian Energy on receiving consent for its proposed Hurunui Wind Farm in North Canterbury. The project was approved by the Environment Court earlier this week. “It is evident from the decision that the Court has given careful consideration to the full range of issues raised by the … Continue reading New Zealand Wind Energy: Hurunui wind farm consented
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Shaikh Zayed Solar Power Plant in Mauritania inaugurated
During the inauguration of the Shaikh Zayed Solar Power Plant, a utility-scale, 15-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) facility in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Shaikh Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi’s Ruler Representative, reaffirmed the UAE’s long-standing support for economic and social growth projects in developing countries. The country’s philanthropic commitment is aligned with the … Continue reading Shaikh Zayed Solar Power Plant in Mauritania inaugurated
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Geothermal Energy: Safe and Reliable
Enel Green Power’s Head of Italy and Europe Area Roberto Deambrogio explains how geothermal power is a renewable energy source that produces clean energy while respecting the surrounding environment. ‘Geothermal power is renewable energy par excellence: thanks to our experience in the field, we can put back into the ground a large portion of the … Continue reading Geothermal Energy: Safe and Reliable
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Vestas receives an order for 24 V100-2.6 MW wind turbines in Italy
Vestas has received an order for 24 V100-2.6 MW wind turbines, based on one of the most proven platforms in the industry – the 3.0 MW platform, for the Gravina-Poggiorsini wind power plant in Puglia, Italy. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered in the third quarter of 2013, and to be commissioned by … Continue reading Vestas receives an order for 24 V100-2.6 MW wind turbines in Italy
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Future of shale gas challenging, cost of renewables falling
A report published by Citibank, a major international bank, has found that the future of shale gas in Europe is shrouded in uncertainties and the energy technology may not be as viable as had been previously claimed. The same report found that renewables will cost the same as conventional fuels (including gas) in many parts … Continue reading Future of shale gas challenging, cost of renewables falling
Continue readingNew report further confirms renewable energy is reliable
A new study adds to the large body of studies and real-world grid operating experience showing that large amounts of renewable energy can be reliably integrated into utility systems, while also producing significant benefits for consumers and the environment. The report, entitled
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South Dakota legislation provides economic development opportunities
With a comprehensive economic development package signed into law March 25, the South Dakota legislature sent a strong message to the wind energy industry that it values wind development, according to a news release from the South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA). The new legislation, the group said, “combines an enhanced business environment with South … Continue reading South Dakota legislation provides economic development opportunities
Continue readingVestas wins Danish Internet Award
Vestas took first prize within the categories “Digital Business Development” as well as “Data Application”. Furthermore, Vestas was awarded the jury’s special award, the “Pioneer Prize”, for creating a positive, forward looking image of e-business. Winning not only one but three digital business awards underlines the Danish turbine makers’ ability to make innovative digital solutions … Continue reading Vestas wins Danish Internet Award
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Wind power surges to new record
The Global Wind Energy Council released its Annual Market Update today, with a comprehensive snapshot of the global wind industry at the end of 2012, along with a 5-year forecast out to 2017. Although policy uncertainty in the main OECD markets is a cause for concern, strong markets in China, India and Brazil, as well … Continue reading Wind power surges to new record
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Clenergy partners with CGN Solar Energy on a 300 MW PV project in Lijiang, China
Ljiang city officials recently hosted an investment forum and anew project signing ceremony in Shenzhen, China. Led by Mayor He Lianghui, Lijiang city’s delegation signed a number of cooperation agreements covering several investment and development projects in Lijiang. The new projects include a 300MW solar PV project. Clenergy as the solar park solution providerwill team … Continue reading Clenergy partners with CGN Solar Energy on a 300 MW PV project in Lijiang, China
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Production Tax Credit remains primary policy driver for American wind power
A report from GAO (the Government Accountability Office) to be considered in a hearing on Capitol Hill today confirms that nearly all the financial value to wind developers is in a single remaining program, although the report also lists other programs that are now defunct, aren’t even used by wind energy, or apply to fossil … Continue reading Production Tax Credit remains primary policy driver for American wind power
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Wind energy in Poland: Taiga Mistral has completed the construction of the wind farm Radostowo
Taiga Mistral, the Spanish Private Equity management company has completed the construction of the wind farm Radostowo in Subkowy, Poland. The facility, with a total capacity of 8 MW, consists of four wind turbines from the Spanish manufacturer Gamesa. The construction was supervised by Tundra Advisory, a Polish company with deep expertise in the wind energy … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland: Taiga Mistral has completed the construction of the wind farm Radostowo
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Alstom hands over offshore substation for Trianel
The Borkum wind farm consists of 80 wind turbines situated on 56 kilometres-squared, north of the Borkum coast. The wind farm has a generation capacity of 400MW – enough to supply almost 200,000 households with power. Alstom’s offshore wind power substation platform connects the turbines to the onshore power grid at the connection point. Wolfgang … Continue reading Alstom hands over offshore substation for Trianel
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Alstom and Renova Energia sign a first contract worth
Alstom Renewable Power and Renova Energia, a leader in wind power generation in Brazil, signed the first contract, as part of the agreement announced in February 2013, to supply equipment to wind farms in Bahia State. Worth around €450 million, the contract was booked in fiscal year 2012/13. These farms will represent a capacity of … Continue reading Alstom and Renova Energia sign a first contract worth
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