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WinWinD & Suryachakra to develop 250 MW Wind Farm in Dharapuram (India)
Once commissioned, it will further enhance Tamil Nadu?s leadership position in harnessing wind energy.
Continue readingSaudi Arabia to analyse Renewable Energy
The Kingdom is also aiming to generate five gigawatts of solar power by 2020.
Continue readingDOE Commits Support for Landmark Rooftop Solar Energy Project
Largest Rooftop Project in U.S. History Will Enable Wide Distribution of Solar Power Across Country While Creating at Least a Thousand Jobs.
Continue readingMinnesota Power plans more wind power
The wind farm, to be called Bison 3, will include 35 giant wind turbines and will be located near Minnesota Power’s already operating Bison 1 and already planned Bison 2 wind energy projects.
Continue readingWind Energy Onboard a Ferry
As the first passenger ferry in the world, the Stena Jutlandica, Gothenburg-Fredrikshaven, is being equipped with two wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy integration: Some fundamental facts
Concentrating Solar Thermal Power (CSP) can be a great way to increase efficiencies of newer fossil fuel-based infrastructure that may be around for a while.
Continue readingSouthwest completes proof of concept testing of solar thermal turbine receiver
This high temperature performance achieved far exceeds typical 400 C temperature of other concentrating solar power (CSP) systems, such as trough and power towers.
Continue readingThe exploitation of wind power in Ireland
Ireland offers the greatest average wave power in Europe, along with the most consistent wind energy. But the exploitation of these resources has been held up by the absence of electricity interconnectors to Britain.
Continue readingChina to boost offshore wind energy to 30 gigawatts by 2020
Totaling 102 megawatts, the China’s first large-scale offshore wind farm is located on the east side of the Shanghai East Sea Bridge. It comprises 34 units of 3-megawatt Sinovel wind turbines.
Continue readingSiemens receives first order for offshore wind energy plant in China
Milestone for market entry in the biggest wind power market worldwide. Siemens Energy has received an order to supply 21 wind turbines for a wind farm.
Continue readingThe first North American wind farm with an OCAS solution is now in full operation
The 98.9-MW Talbot wind power project consists of 43 Siemens wind turbines.
Continue readingRooftop Solar Project to Create Thousands of Jobs in 28 States
NRG Solar pursues a diverse, multi-technology approach to commercializing solar generation, including large-scale concentrated solar thermal and photovoltaic, and distributed solar.
Continue readingWind energy Vestas Wind Systems A/S has signed a new EUR 1.3bn revolving credit facility
Nine international banks participated in the transaction with Commerzbank AG and DnB NOR Bank ASA as joint Co-ordinators and Bookrunners.
Continue readingGoogle puts $102M in wind power
Google is investing another $102 million in a wind energy project in the Mojave Desert, adding to an earlier $55 million investment.
Continue readingMinnesota Power Accelerates New Wind Energy Project in North Dakota
The energy from all three wind power projects will be delivered to Minnesota Power customers via a direct current large transmission line (the DC line).
Continue readingGE’s Wind Turbines Enters Western Australia
The wind energy project, located 40 kilometers southeast of Geraldton, marks the first use of GE wind turbines in the Australia/New Zealand region.
Continue readingEDP Renováveis gets EUR 114 mln loan for wind energy plants in Romania
Cernavoda I wind farm , with 69 megawatts is already in operation, while Cernavoda II wind farm, with another 69 megawatts is currently being commissioned.
Continue readingNew Hampshire’s Largest Wind Farm
Department of Energy Conditional Loan Guarantee Commitment to Support the Development of New Hampshire’s Largest Wind Energy Plant. Wind Power Project Expected to Create 200 Jobs.
Continue readingSiemens may establish a wind energy production facility in Turkey
Siemens AG, one of the world?s biggest manufacturers of wind turbines, may establish a wind tribune rotor blade production facility in Turkey provided that demand for wind farm in Turkish markets continues.
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