In what is regarded as milestone decision Finish authorities granted the water permit to Suurhiekka offshore wind farm, the first full scale offshore wind energy project of the country.
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Community Wind Energy Plant in South Dakota
Dakota Plains Energy, an Aberdeen-based wind power developer, along with the South Central Wind Association, plans to construct and operate a 1GW community wind farm.
Continue readingSouth Korea’s Largest Wind Energy Complex to Be Built in Gyeonggi Province
South Korea invest a combined US$536.4 million over the next three years to build a 200 MW wind farm and 20 MW solar power plant at a location along the west coast of the province.
Continue readingFirst Wind Promotes Pete Keel to Senior Vice President of Strategy
First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, today announced the promotion of Pete Keel to Senior Vice President of Strategy and Investor Relations.
Continue readingRMT wins New Hampshire wind power project
Granite Reliable Power and Freshet Wind Energy have selected RMT to construct its Granite Reliable wind farm with 33 Vestas V90 3.0-MW wind turbines.
Continue readingNew Wind Power Production Plant Secures Multiple Contracts in 2011
Martifer Energy Systems, part of Martifer Group, and Hirschfeld Wind Energy Solutions, part of Hirschfeld Industries, announced the creation of a joint venture for the manufacture of wind towers.
Continue readingWind power capacity in Canada surpassed 4 GW by the end of 2010
Wind energy in Canada have been experiencing exponential growth in recent years due to the favourable economic and operating environment in that country.
Continue readingConcentrated solar energy performance India vs. Spain
We have compared the DNI values for 2 reference locations, located in regions favorable for concentrating solar thermal power project locations: Spain, Andalusia region and India, Rajasthan region.
Continue readingZenithSolar to Build Two 10 MW CHP Solar Stations in Gansu, China
The Gansu Province lies at the edge of the Gobi desert and has the best solar power conditions in China and among the best anywhere in the world.
Continue readingConferenza dell’Industria Solare will meet 400 professionals in Rome
Conferenza dell’Industria Solare third edition will be held in Rome (Italy) on February 24th and 25th. During this conference 400 solar power photovoltaic and solar thermal sector professionals will meet.
Continue readingU.S. encourages development of solar power with multiple programs
California is the largest solar energy system in the world with nine concentrating solar power facilities in the Mojave Desert boasting a total concentrated solar energy capacity of 354 megawatts.
Continue readingENN Solar Boosts Investment in Solar Energy
ENN will continue to invest in solar power plants in Europe, America, and other overseas markets.
Continue readingEco Marine Power Proceeds with Development of Aquarius Solar Energy and Wind Power System for Ships
Eco Marine Power is an internationally focused technology company based in Fukuoka, Japan, that develops innovative eco-friendly solar power, wind energy, electric and hybrid marine energy and propulsion solutions.
Continue readingPakistan wind power resources potential at 350,000 MW
Pakistan can generate over 350,000 MW electricity through only wind energy against the countrys total demand of about 21,000 MW peak summer, necessitating solid steps to explore the potential.
Continue readingChris Huhne to reopen Britain’s first commercial wind energy plant in Cornwall
Britain’s first commercial wind farm is due to reopen in Cornwall after a multi-million-pound redevelopment which will double wind power output with new wind turbines.
Continue readingVestas Contracts Wind Turbines Accord with WindPlus
The floating technology is utilized for the first time in such wind turbines installations.
Continue readingRES Americas Completes Building of Flat Water Wind Farm
The 60 MW wind power project comprising 40 1.5 MW wind turbines manufactured by GE was completed on 15th November 2010.
Continue readingAn international green economy will tap into the power of wind energy
Wind power and other renewables can play a significant role in a new global ?green economy? while also helping mitigate climate change between now and 2050, according to an exhaustive new report released on Monday.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables’ El Andévalo wind farm in Huelva is now the largest in continental Europe
Iberdrola Renovables has acquired the 48-MW Los Lirios wind energy plant from Gamesa, increasing its installed wind turbines capacity on this site to 292 megawatts (MW).
Continue readingWestar Energy Seeking To Purchase 369 MW of Wind Energy
Westar Energy is asking the Kansas Corporation Commission for permission to buy an additional 369 megawatts of wind power.
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