Even amid policy uncertainty in major wind power markets, wind developers still managed to set a new record for installations in 2012, with 44,000 megawatts of new wind capacity worldwide. With total capacity exceeding 280,000 megawatts, wind farms generate carbon-free electricity in more than 80 countries, 24 of which have at least 1,000 megawatts. At … Continue reading World Wind Energy Set to Top 300,000 Megawatts in 2013
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Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. launches national media campaign with the Money Channel Inc.
Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCQB: SWET), (the “Company”) announced today that it is launching a national media campaign with the Money Channel Inc. This multi-faceted campaign includes Radio informative segments airing on American Scene Radio that airs for two hours each weekday, planned television segments to air on the weekly half-hour program, WallStreetCast, and … Continue reading Solar Wind Energy Tower, Inc. launches national media campaign with the Money Channel Inc.
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Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion in solar power
Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion over the next 20 years in order to take advantage of its excellent solar resources and diversify its energy mix, according to Alexander Lenz, president — the Middle East and Southeast Asia region, Conergy Asia & ME Pte. Ltd. This is because the “Kingdom believes sustainable … Continue reading Saudi Arabia is planning to invest $ 109 billion in solar power
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Final turbine installed at Lincs Offshore Wind Farm
The team behind the Lincs Offshore Wind Farm are celebrating the successful installation of the project’s final turbine. The 75th turbine was lifted into place on Sunday 31st March and marks a major milestone in the development of the 270MW project, which will be capable of producing enough energy to meet the annual power needs … Continue reading Final turbine installed at Lincs Offshore Wind Farm
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Wind Energy Blowing Life into Global Carbon Fiber Industry
Wind energy – a vital segment of the rapidly expanding renewable energy market – will be the key driver of the carbon fiber industry. After years of steady but unimpressive growth, the global carbon fiber industry is finally set for a boom in revenue, thanks to burgeoning demand from the wind energy market, says the … Continue reading Wind Energy Blowing Life into Global Carbon Fiber Industry
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World Wide Wind Farm
After a strong 2012, Enel Green Power continues to grow in 2013, with new plants being put into service in Italy and Spain and the inauguration of Talinay, EGP’s first wind farm in Chile The Talinay wind farm in the Coquimbo region of Chile is now online, becoming Enel Green Power’s first wind farm in … Continue reading World Wide Wind Farm
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Enercon: Finding Instead of Searching
It is easy to lose track of things in large storage facilities but not at the wind turbine manufacturer Enercon’s facility in Magdeburg though, where a positioning system with digital inventory management increases transparency and expedites processes. Up to 50 meters long and weighing tons, the rotor blades for wind energy systems that Enercon produces … Continue reading Enercon: Finding Instead of Searching
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Tang Energy’s Jenevein off target with swipes at wind power
Continuing its unending stream of columns bashing wind power, yesterday’s Wall Street Journal opinion page included an article by Patrick Jenevein of Tang Energy, criticizing wind power and the federal tax credit that has been its primary incentive. Mr. Jenevein’s column omits some key facts: Wind power is already making revolutionary contributions to America’s energy … Continue reading Tang Energy’s Jenevein off target with swipes at wind power
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Apple, Walmart highlight big-name corporations
The next time you download a song from iTunes, you can rest assured that renewable energy is 100 percent behind it. Recently, high-tech giant Apple, the largest-ever U.S. company based on stock value, said that its data centers are now 100 percent powered by renewable energy. The company
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Smart Grid: 10 Trends to Watch in 2013 and Beyond
Well into its second decade of existence, the smart grid market remains an exciting yet risky place to do business. This market strongly exhibits the correlation between high risk and high reward. The enormous scale of the business attracts serious players of all sizes, some disruptive and others simply opportunistic. Although several segments are well-established, … Continue reading Smart Grid: 10 Trends to Watch in 2013 and Beyond
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The cost of solar power
California’s Public Utility Commission (CPUC) last month reported to the state legislature on the cost of renewables. The Padilla report, so-called because of a bill introduced by Senator Alex Padilla and passed in 2011, mandates the CPUC to publish the costs of renewable contracts and utility-owned generation every six months. The first report was published … Continue reading The cost of solar power
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Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Concentrated Solar Power Project Construction
SolarReserve’s U.S. developed technology represents leading solar thermal technology worldwide; integrated energy storage provides reliable and zero-emissions electricity, day or night. SolarReserve, a U.S. developer of large-scale solar power projects, today announced completion of the assembly of the molten salt receiver panels that sits on top of the 540 foot solar power tower for its … Continue reading Completion of Molten Salt Solar Receiver sets Milestone in Nevada Concentrated Solar Power Project Construction
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Wind energy in Brazil: Iberdrola and Neoenerg
These three wind farms are equipped with G90 wind turbines supplied by Gamesa and have been built by IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA. IBERDROLA, global leader in wind power, and the Brazilian holding company Neoenergia, in which the Company holds a 39% stake, have constructed the Mel II, Caetité II and Caetité III wind farms in Brazil, with … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Iberdrola and Neoenerg
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Largest wind power plant in Ukraine
Vestas is pleased to announce another sale in the key emerging market of Ukraine. The DTEK Group has ordered 35 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines that constitute the second stage of the Botievo project, located in the coastal area of the Zaporozhye region, near the village of Botievo. The wind power plant will have a capacity … Continue reading Largest wind power plant in Ukraine
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Wind power costs UK consumer just 10 pounds a year
While debate in the media rages on whether the UK’s green energy policies will raise electricity bills or not, Ed Davey, UK Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change, has said that onshore and offshore wind power together cost householders only £10 a year in total, according to a Guardian article. Moreover, Davey said … Continue reading Wind power costs UK consumer just 10 pounds a year
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First Solar acquires 150 MWac Solar Gen 2 photovoltaic solar power project
First Solar, Inc. (Nasdaq: FSLR) has acquired the 150-megawattAC (MW) Solar Gen 2 power project from an affiliate of The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS), Energy Power Partners and a third equity partner for the project. Construction of the facility, which is located in Imperial County, Calif., near El Centro, is expected to start … Continue reading First Solar acquires 150 MWac Solar Gen 2 photovoltaic solar power project
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RES Canada starts construction on Samsung-Pattern wind energy project
Renewable Energy Systems Canada Inc. (RES Canada), a leader in the construction of wind and solar projects in Canada, is pleased to announce it has started construction on the 270MW South Kent Wind project. Located within the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, the project is being developed by Samsung Renewable Energy, Inc. and Pattern Energy Group LP. … Continue reading RES Canada starts construction on Samsung-Pattern wind energy project
Continue readingUSDA program announces funding for renewables, efficiency
The Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a notice of funding availability (NOFA) for grants and loan guarantees for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. The notice appeared on page 19183 of the Federal Register for March 29.
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Electric vehicles: Tesla expects profits after strong demand for Model S
Electric-car maker Tesla said it expects a first-quarter profit on both a net and adjusted basis following stronger-than-expected sales of its Model S sedan, sending its shares soaring more than 19% in early trading on Monday. Tesla also said it was dropping plans to produce a low-end version of the Model S due to lack … Continue reading Electric vehicles: Tesla expects profits after strong demand for Model S
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Wind power saves money
New England ratepayers have already realized tangible benefits from wind power being added to the utility system. Developing wind power has meant millions of dollars of new economic development and environmental benefits in the form of cleaner air from the displacement of dirtier forms of energy. Adding wind power and other renewable energies to the … Continue reading Wind power saves money
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