Varel – As one of the professional leaders in wind energy utilization, German-based Deutsche WindGuard GmbH announced the reformation of “Deutsche WindGuard Knowledge GmbH” into “Deutsche WindGuard Offshore GmbH”.
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Largest Concentrating Solar Power Plant Receives License in California (1,000 MW)
In a move to increase renewable energy in California, the California Energy Commission approved the construction of the 1,000-megawatt (MW) Blythe Solar Power Project.
Continue readingNorthern Ireland could be coping with around 1500 megawatts of installed wind farm generation
Northern Ireland could be coping with around 1500 megawatts of installed wind farm generation and in the Republic of Ireland the figure could reach 4500.
Continue readingSwedish Wind Energy Industry Breaking Records
The Swedish Wind Energy Association anticipates an additional 557-MW wind turbines installation during 2010.
Continue readingImpsa adds 155 mw of wind energy in Argentina
IMPSA, Latin America?s leader in renewable energies, sold 4 wind power projects for a total of 155 MW through a bid process called by the Programa de Generación de Energías Renovables (GENREN).
Continue readingWind Works Power Signs JV Agreement to Develop a 20 MW Wind Energy Project in Germany
The joint venture project is Wassertrudingen, a 20 MW project located in a known area of high wind resource in Germany.
Continue readingGoldwind continues to build presence in Americas
Founded in 1998, Goldwind Science and Technology Co. Ltd. employs over 3,100 staff and has installed over 6,000 wind turbines with a capacity base of 5,900 MW globally.
Continue readingJordan southern region’s wind energy potential promising
The Kingdom’s southern region has a chance to take the lead in wind power, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Continue readingChongqing KK-Qianwei Windpower Equipment Company and Falcon® Electric Sign Agreement
Customized Version of Falcon?s High-Temperature Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) Power Hundreds of Wind Turbine Controllers (WTC) Operating in Mongolian Wind Farm.
Continue readingWind power: Spain installed additional 717 MW
With 717 MW installed in the first six months of 2010, the total wind energy capacity has reached 19,880 MW, meeting 17% of overall electricity needs in Spain.
Continue readingWind power development in Tanzania
Wind energy development in Tanzania started about 3 decades ago when some windmills were installed at several locations in the country to pump water for human and animal consumption and in a few cases for irrigation.
Continue readingMeskwaki Nation Selects WPCS for Wind Power Project
WPCS International has announced that it has been awarded a contract from the Meskwaki Nation for a renewable wind energy project.
Continue readingNorthern Power Systems Awarded U.S. DOE Grant to Develop New Wind Turbines
Northern Power Systems has been awarded a grant to help fund development and commercialization of a midsize permanent magnet direct drive wind turbine, the Northern Power? 450.
Continue readingBarbados to boost wind power with IDB help
US$45 million loan to promote biomass, solar and wind energy, as well as efficient lighting, air conditioning, and chilling systems
Continue readingPGE Enters Discussions to Purchase Rights to Wind Energy Plant (400 MW)
The wind farm have a nameplate energy production capacity of 400 to 550 megawatts, depending on the size and number of wind turbines.
Continue readingWind energy will dominate new power installations for next decade
Wind power would account for 136 GW, 41% of all new installations – by far the largest of any power technology. The Commission expects 64% of new capacity to be renewable energy, 17% gas, 12% coal, 4% nuclear and 3% oil.
Continue readingWind energy to play powerful role in Shanghai skyscraper
Skyscrapers have reshaped Shanghai’s appearance substantially in the past decade, and now wind turbines are set to become part of the city skyline.
Continue readingSKF Supplies Wind Turbine Monitoring Systems to Guohua Energy Investment
SKF has been awarded a contract with Guohua Energy Investment, a major Chinese energy company. SKF will supply 180 SKF WindCon systems for the monitoring of wind turbines.
Continue readingUK Announce Plans to Build Wind Farm On Island’s Coast
Ocean Electric Power Propose Wind Farm for North West Coast of Island. If successful in their bid then Ocean Electric Power would base the station along the coast of Ballaugh and Jurby.
Continue readingGaelectric has received planning approval for a wind farm at Cregganconroe (Northern Ireland)
The Cregganconroe wind farm will require a total investment of approximately ?22 million, and is just one of a number of wind power projects that Gaelectric currently has in planning in Northern Ireland.
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