As early as 1991, big companies like Omantel and Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) began installing small-scale photovoltaic solar power systems, taking advantage of Oman’s abundant sunshine.
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Renewable energy costs falling- agency
The price of generating power from wind energy, hydro power, concentrating solar power, photovoltaic solar energy and biomass was falling.
Continue readingPartners Group Invests in Thailand Wind Power Project
Partners Group said it has completed an investment in Wind Energy Holding to fund construction of a utility-scale wind farm in Thailand with Siemens’ wind turbines.
Continue readingVestas wins Nicaragua wind turbines order for 40MW Hacienda La Fe wind farm
?We are very satisfied with this new order, which confirms the continuous positive trend of wind power development in Nicaragua.”
Continue readingWind energy welcomed by China
Among the 131 power projects approved by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) from the first half of the year, wind power accounts for 95 percent of the approved projects.
Continue readingNORD Drivesystems supplies 5,300 geared motors for concentrating solar thermal power plant in Spain
Gemasolar?s concentrated solar power plant in the south of Spain comprises of 2,650 mirrors equipped with robust geared motors from NORD Drivesystems.
Continue readingConergy to build Pakistan photovoltaic solar energy plant
German solar company Conergy has won 60-70mn euros ($74-87mn) in investments as part of an order from US-based alternative energy firm DACC Global to build a 50 megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Pakistan.
Continue readingCooperation Between the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and Beuth Verlag
A Strong Partner in the Wind Power Sector: Beuth Verlag and the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) Are Cooperating in the Sales and Distribution of Wind Energy Titles.
Continue readingWind farm in China
China is a global leader in wind power. According to the China Wind Energy Association (CWEA), China installed wind turbines generating 17.6 gigawatts (GW) of power in 2011.
Continue readingExtension urged for wind energy tax credit
I?d like to highlight the need for an immediate extension of the production tax credit for wind power.
Continue reading18,000 GE Wind Turbines Installed Globally
GE has supported many of the world?s most important wind power projects. These include two of the world?s largest wind farm projects.
Continue readingE.ON secures financing for Illinois wind farm
The wind power project, located in Ford and Iroquois counties, Ill., is located 4 miles west of Paxton and consists of 94 GE 1.6 megawatt wind turbines.
Continue readingCape Scott Wind Farm
Sea Breeze is presently investigating an additional 140,000 hectares of land throughout British Columbia for wind power potential.
Continue readingABB Unveils Breakthrough Technologies At AWEA Windpower 2012
Forecasting and analytics for wind farms, ?green? transformers and generators part of a wide range of wind power technology offerings
Continue readingTEP Named Utility of the Year by Solar Electric Power Association
TEP’s 5 MW Sundt Solar Boost Project will produce up to 5 MW of electricity using a concentrated solar power plant.
Continue reading50 MW Bokpoort concentrated solar power in South Africa
Saudi Arabian power and water group ACWA Power International has confirmed that the 50 MW Bokpoort concentrating solar thermal power (CSP) project, which is proposed for the Northern Cape.
Continue readingWind energy: Leaders at WINDPOWER 2012, PTC extension needed now
Governors Brownback, Beebe, White House?s Zichal, call for certainty as world?s largest annual wind power event enters Day 2.
Continue readingTransmission for wind farm in western U.S.: Lower cost, lower variability
Adding the next 11,000 megawatts (MW) of wind turbines generating capacity to the western U.S. could be done in such a way as to reduce both wholesale costs and utility system variability.
Continue readingWINDPOWER 2012 Update: U.S. lags behind China in wind energy technology race
U.S. has strong market share in wind power, but is still in 4th place, WWF report finds.
Continue readingUS government support for wind power means jobs
The PTC is the main Federal support for wind power and runs out at the end of the year. The uncertainty has already led to job losses and projects being shelved.
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