A strong RES would bring investment in solar and wind energy that would create 40,000 jobs over five years. Without a national RES, the United States ?is in danger of losing the clean energy race.”
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$8.4 Million in State Funding Awarded to Help Solve Renewable Energy Challenges
The Wind Alliance Works With Industry Leaders in Wind Power. Texas Governor Rick Perry announced that $8.4 million from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) will be awarded to the NIRE.
Continue readingNew Zealand plans 600 MW wind power plant
Genesis Energy Ltd is proposing a massive 600 Megawatt wind farm development at its northern Wairarapa site, Castle Hill.
Continue readingREpower Systems AG announces preliminary interim results for Q1
As of 30 June 2010, the wind energy order backlog included purchase agreements having a potential sales volume of approx. EUR 2.42 billion (as of 30 June 2009: approx. EUR 1.45 billion).
Continue readingWorld?s first Clean Energy Ministerial launched to accelerate transition
The release added other initiatives will cut energy waste; help deploy smart grid, electric vehicles, and carbon capture technologies; expand access to clean energy resources and jobs; and support women.
Continue readingFar East Wind Power Announces Binding LOI to Acquire Interests in 200 MW Wind Farm in China
Far East Wind Power announces it has entered into a LOI with Heilongjiang Ruihao Technology to acquire certain rights to a number of development stage wind farm projects located within the People’s Republic of China.
Continue readingWind Power Sinks Back to 2007 Levels with 700MW Installed in Q2: AWEA Market Report
The AWEA announced that with only 700 megawatts (MW) added in the second quarter of 2010, wind power installations to date this year have dropped by 57% and 71% from 2008 and 2009 levels, respectively.
Continue readingAWEA Statement on Renewable Electricity Standard Excluded From Energy Bill
The US wind energy industry is in distress. Today we announced that with only 700 megawatts added in the second quarter, wind power installations to date this year have dropped by 71% from 2009 levels.
Continue readingNew facility in Boston to test large-scale wind blades
Wind Power Technology Testing Center will be first in U.S. to test blades up to 300 feet long. Project has created 300 construction jobs and 30 permanent design jobs.
Continue readingScottishPower Renewables Opens Clachan Flats Wind farm
The wind farm consists of nine wind turbines that can produce up to 15 MW of electricity – enough clean wind energy to power over 8,500 households.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables receives the largest wind energy grant ever in the US
The US government earmarks $170 million of renewable energy stimulus funds (grants) for the start-up of the Cayuga Ridge wind farm.
Continue readingFinavera Renewables Signs Agreement with GE Energy for British Columbia Wind Power Projects
Finavera Renewables Inc. is pleased to announce it has entered into a wind energy project development partnership with GE Energy, a business unit of GE.
Continue readingA-Power Announces Strategic Partnership with Baoding Huide
A-Power Energy Generation Systems has entered into a strategic partnership with Baoding Huide Wind Power Engineering Co. Ltd (“Baoding Huide”).
Continue readingConsumers Energy Signs Contract With Vestas for 56 Wind Turbines for Lake Winds Energy Farm, Mason County
Consumers Energy has signed a contract with Vestas-American Wind Technology, Inc. to supply 56 wind turbines for the utility’s Lake Winds Energy Park in Mason County.
Continue readingWoodward Governor Inks Multi-year Agreement With Nordex For Supply Of Wind Turbines
Woodward would become a key supplier for Nordex’s 2.5 MW wind turbines built for the European and North American wind farm markets.
Continue readingEnergy shocks within 10 years
In an interview with the Financial Times, Huhne said that the UK could be subject to ?very severe blows.? Today, the UK imports some 27% of its energy needs, but this is set to rise sharply up to 58% within 10 years.
Continue readingAWEA Welcomes Senator Brownback?s Support for National Renewable Electricity Standard
Senator Brownback?s press release is further demonstration of the bipartisan support that exists for the national Renewable Electricity Standard.
Continue readingConcentrating Solar Power moves fast towards becoming competitive
Costs per kWh are steadily declining. ESTELA predicts a 30% reduction by 2015 and 50% by 2025. By then, the capacity of solar thermal plants could reach 100,000 MW.
Continue readingUS Solar Photovoltaic Market Forecast to Grow Tenfold by 2014
US solar market grew 36% in 2009, according to the United States PV Market 2010 from Solarbuzz®, part of the NPD Group. This growth was, however, not nearly as strong as the region?s 62% growth in 2008.
Continue readingSouth Africa: 6,000 MW of wind energy was
South African Wind Energy Association (Sawea) said that information from wind farm project developers in South Africa showed that 6,000 MW of wind power was “ready to be commissioned right now”.
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