The world market for wind power saw a sound revival in the first half of 2011 and re-gained momentum after a weak year in 2010. The worldwide wind farm capacity reached 215 GW by the end of June 2011.
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Gujarat focus to the largely untapped wind energy and solar power
Gujarat has now shifted its focus to the largely untapped non-conventional sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy for power generation.
Continue readingHigh Altitude Wind Power Gets Analyzed
GL Garrad Hassan has issued the first market report analyzing the new industry of High Altitude Wind Energy (HAWE).
Continue readingSiemens to supply photovoltaic solar power plants to Italy and France
Siemens Energy has received orders for the turnkey construction of 15 photovoltaic solar energy plants with a combined capacity of 25 megawatts peak (MWp).
Continue readingJordan Solar Electric Vehicles Charging Pilot Project
The government’s intention is to procure 300 of Nissan’s Leaf electric cars with lithium ion batteries by the beginning of next year.
Continue readingNew Wind Farm in Pomeroy, Iowa
Siemens and MidAmerican Energy first came together on a wind power project in 2008, when Siemens was awarded the contract to supply 76 of its 2.3-megawatt wind turbines for the Adair wind energy project in Iowa.
Continue readingJonah Goldberg FAIL on wind energy jobs
The facts about wind turbines and jobs are straightforward enough: wind power has accounted for 35 percent of the new electricity generation capacity installed in the U.S.
Continue readingRPower secures funds for 40 MW solar energy plant in India
This would be followed by commissioning of another 100-MW solar energy plant in Rajasthan, which would be a concentrated solar power (CSP) project.
Continue readingEl Paso Electric’s Solar Energy Portfolio Continues to Grow
EPE entered into a 25-year agreement to purchase all the power generated from the Center. The Hatch Solar Energy Center uses concentrated solar photovoltaic (CPV) solar power systems, powered by Amonix Inc.
Continue readingAlstom selected for Nevada concentrated solar thermal power plant
The steam turbine will be delivered in September 2012 and the Concentrating Solar Thermal Power plant will be commissioned by the end of 2013.
Continue readingGMDC to set up 5 MW solar power plant in Kutch (India)
“We have set up a 100 MW wind power project and during the quarter ended June 30, 2011 the power generated from it was 58 million units (MUs), thereby generating a revenue of Rs 20 crore,” Gadhavi said.
Continue readingWind power could generate 20% of New Zealand’s electricity by 2025
Wind energy could generate 20% of New Zealand’s electricity by 2025, up from 4% today.
Continue readingChina increases 2015 renewable energy goals
China will raise development targets for renewable energy such as wind energy for the five-year period through 2015. The country aims to have 100 GW of grid wind power generating capacity by the end of 2015.
Continue readingTransmission planning and wind energy
All Americans will benefit from the cleaner air and affordable, homegrown electricity that wind power and other renewable sources can generate.
Continue readingIWEA brings wind power education to school teachers
This course allows both teachers and students to become familiar with wind energy, thereby allowing such knowledge to be taught to the younger population throughout Ireland.
Continue readingEnel Green Power announces new wind farm in Greece
The wind farm brings the Group’s total installed wind energy capacity in the country to 186 MW. The wind power composed of 6 wind turbines of 0,85 MW each for a total installed capacity of 5 MW.
Continue readingBallast Nedam wins ?250m offshore wind farm contract
Ballast Nedam has signed a contract around 250 million Euro with wpd for the engineering, supply and installation of 80 foundations at the Butendiek offshore wind energy farm in Germany.
Continue readingJapanese Breakthrough will make Wind Energy Cheaper than Nuclear Power
A surprising aerodynamic innovation in wind turbine design called the ‘wind lens’ could triple the output of a typical wind turbine, making it less costly than nuclear power.
Continue readingLAWEA aims to boost participation of Latin America suppliers
The Latin American Wind Energy Association is working with international financial institutions to develop a policy that benefits renewable energy projects which incorporate a higher percentage of local suppliers.
Continue readingMinnesota Approves Large Wind Power Project
The Bison 2 wind farm will generate 105 megawatts of power and reduce carbon emissions by 90000 tons a year.
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