It?s a sure bet that when people descend upon Berlin next week for the grids conference that the EWEA has organised, delegates attending the event will still be buzzing from recent timely news out of Brussels.
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Nevada land approved for 500 MW of concentrating solar power
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar approved the Amargosa Farm Road Solar Project, the third major solar thermal project to gain approval to be built on U.S. public lands.
Continue readingBringing fresh air to Italy
Italy?s first ever offshore wind farm is to be built off the coast of Molise (156 MW), and will be one of the largest in the Mediterranean Sea so far.
Continue readingBoralex and Gaz Métro acquire a third wind energy project of a capacity of 69 MW
Boralex Inc. and Gaz Métro Éole Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Gaz Metro Limited Partnership, announce the acquisition of the rights on a wind power project having an installed capacity of 69 MW.
Continue readingXinjiang to build 10 GW wind energy farm
China will build a 10,800 MW wind power plant in Hami in the far western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region within five years, a local official said Thursday.
Continue readingDetroit Edison Seeks Renewable Energy Proposals
Detroit Edison has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) that will continue to add Michigan-based renewable power to the company’s energy portfolio.
Continue readingChina’s solar photovoltaic output to exceed demand
China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) production industry could see an overcapacity next year as output is estimated to almost double this year, industry experts said Thursday.
Continue readingNorthwest Kansas Group First to Employ Revolutionary new Economic Development Web Tool
The NWKREC is a regional economic development group with a focus on promoting wind energy and other renewable energy as a means of increasing economic development in its region.
Continue readingPennsylvania poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for wind energy
85% of voters think it is important for Pennsylvania to support continued expansion of wind power, and 58% of voters strongly support the development of wind farms in Pennsylvania.
Continue readingWind energy at a crossroads in America
With wind power at a crossroads in america, industry’s players strategize at 2010 fall symposium in Phoenix. General Colin L. Powell Keynotes Opening Session on Diplomacy.
Continue readingChina’s wind energy installed capacity to rank world’s No. 1
China’s wind power installed capacity is expected to surpass that of America by the end of 2010 to rank No. 1 in the world, said Wu Yin, deputy director with the National Energy Administration.
Continue readingPhiladelphia Eagles Announce Plan To Power Lincoln Financial Field With Renewable Energy
$30 million Investment in Wind Turbines, Solar Panels and Dual-Fuel Co-gen Plant To be Installed, Operated by SolarBlue.
Continue readingPakistan and the US cooperate on wind energy
The two governments along with American power company AES Corporation will develop the $375-million wind power generation project in Pakistan?s Gharo Corridor, west of Karachi.
Continue readingFirst Wind Marks the Start of Construction on Milford II Wind Farm Project
Company holds event in Milford, Utah to commemorate the 102 MW expansion, the completion of a long-term wind power purchase agreement and closing in construction financing.
Continue reading400 MW wind energy for Ethiopia
Close to 1 000 MW of the 8 000 MW by which Ethiopia?s power generating capacity is planned to increase over the next five years is estimated by EEPCo will come from wind power.
Continue readingNorthland Power Completes Financing for Mont Louis Wind Energy Plant
Commercial operations are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2011, subject to completion of the project’s interconnection. The project is using 67 General Electric 1.5sle wind turbines.
Continue readingMajor growth opportunities for wind power Vergnet
French government launches call for tenders for a 1(st) phase of 75 MW of wind energy projects in the overseas departments.
Continue readingEurope’s energy infrastructure is outdated
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) believes the aim of the Commission?s Blueprint, to build an integrated European energy network, is crucial for Europe?s future prosperity.
Continue readingWind turbines V112-3.0 MW are nominated for energy prize
Wind energy Vestas joins the competition for the best response to future demands for sustainable energy. The jury, chaired by a former Nobel Peace Prize winner, will decide in January 2011.
Continue readingChina may set up wind energy factory in Sweden
Chinese ZPMC, world?s biggest gantry crane maker, aims to boost its market shares in the global wind power industry and plans to set up an assembly plant in Europe.
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