Globally, nearly 80 GW of renewable power capacity was added in 2009, including 31 GW of hydro and 48 GW of non-hydro capacity.
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China wind energy companies breaking into foreign wind farm markets
China Longyuan Power Group Corp (CLPG), the world’s third-largest wind farm operator by installed wind turbines capacity, took its first step overseas by acquiring the rights to develop a 100 MW wind power project.
Continue readingChallenges and Opportunities in U.S. Wind Energy Market
Despite challenges, wind turbines manufacturers continue to localize production domestically, while the cost of wind power is facing downward pressure.
Continue readingIsolux Corsán Reorganises Its Concessions Business
Photovoltaic solar power. The Group ranks as a leader in the solar PV power-generation market. It has 42 PV solar power plants in operation with an installed capacity of 168 MW.
Continue readingEnergy policy tops list of needs at wind energy manufacturing conference
The most important U.S. policy encouraging wind power, the federal wind energy production tax credit (PTC), will expire at the end of 2012.
Continue readingConnecting enXco?s wind farm in North Dakota to the grid
In addition to connecting enXco?s wind farm to the grid, the increased transmission capabilities of this project will support the development of additional wind energy in southeastern North Dakota.
Continue readingChina’s Largest Wind Farm Developer Marches into Canadian Market
China Longyuan Power Group Co., Ltd., China’ s largest wind energy developer, signed a share purchase agreement with a Canadian power company, marking the company’s first foray into the global wind power market.
Continue readingKruger Energy to start construction of a wind power plant In Montérégie
We are very pleased to start the construction phase of this wind energy project with Enercon’s wind turbines which has required several years of hard work and benefitted from the collaboration of numerous stakeholders.
Continue readingGovernment’s roadmap points offshore wind power in right direction
Offshore wind energy to have major role in green energy revolution, with higher target of 18GW by 2020. Offshore wind turbines industry costs set to come down by 30% as greater efficiencies achieved.
Continue readingGlobal Holdings Enters Into Funding Agreement With Solite Technologies
The Obama administration has already done the following for solar power: The Interior Department has issued permits to nine utility-scale solar enerfy projects in the past year as part of a fast-track review process.
Continue readingPakistan to Boost Wind Power Production
Pakistan has almost 1 gigawatt of wind farm projects under construction or with financing agreed and 498.5 megawatts more of wind power programs announced.
Continue readingBalfour Wind Energy Constructors Delivers Alta Wind Energy Center Phase I
The Balfour Wind Energy Constructors (BWEC) joint venture recently completed construction of the Alta Wind Energy Center- Phase I project, developed by Terra-Gen Power, LLC.
Continue readingIndonesia has large solar energy potential
Indonesia?s geographic location enabled the country to employ energy sources such as geothermal energy, wind energy, solar power and hydroelectric power, which would provide more secure alternatives over the long run.
Continue readingWind energy Gamesa supply 70 MW to two wind farm plants in Salamanca (Spain)
Gamesa will install the newly-contracted 35 G90-2.0 MW wind turbines in 2011. The related O&M wind power agreement covers a five-year period.
Continue readingWind power continues to drive global renewable energy growth
Wind energy and other renewables supplied an estimated 16% of global final energy consumption last year and delivered close to 20% of global electricity production, according to a comprehensive new report.
Continue readingUC Berkeley and CPV Consortium Release Study on Environmental Impact of Concentrated Solar Power Photovoltaic Technology
New study demonstrates the environmental advantages of Concentrating Solar Power Photovoltaic technology by examining the full life cycle environmental metrics.
Continue readingUK sets ambitious offshore wind power targets, electricity market reforms criticised
The UK government has called for ambitious goals on offshore wind energy in the government?s ?UK Renewable Energy Roadmap?, published on Tuesday. The targets is for 18 gigawatts of offshore wind farm by 2020.
Continue readingHow to Find Solar Power Systems in Australia
Australia is a prime location to make the switch to solar energy, and Solar Quotes explains how individuals can cut down on their monthly energy bills by utilizing the government’s rebate offer.
Continue readingNepal’s first wind farm project in a dying state
Nepal’s first and model wind energy development project established to light up villages has itself trapped in the shadow of neglect.
Continue readingRight time for wind energy: Alaskan electric co-op to install state’s largest wind farm
Golden Valley Electric Association (GVEA), a rural electric cooperative serving the interior of Alaska, recently approved the proposed 24-MW Eva Creek wind power project.
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