When completed in 2013, the 400 MW wind farm will meet 4% of Danish electricity needs, and will be the world?s largest wind farm. Siemens Wind Power will deliver the wind turbines with 3.6 MW each.
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Western Wind Energy to cover Windstar financial close legal costs
Western Wind Energy Corp announces that it has closed a Non-Brokered private placement offering (the “PP Offering”) of 2,593,300 units (“Units”) at a price of $1.10 per Unit for gross proceeds of $2,852,630.
Continue readingEgypt plans 1,000-Megawatt wind power plant
Egypt plans to invite bids for the construction of a 1,000-megawatt wind energy plant in the Gulf of Suez at an international tender in September, Aktham Abou El- Ella, a spokesman for the Electricity Ministry, said.
Continue readingWind turbines from Vergnet in Ethiopia
Vergnet is currently constructing a 10-km access road for the installation of the first 30 wind turbines. It is expected to install all the 120 wind turbines by October 2012.
Continue readingSuzlon wins 19.8 MW wind power order from Malpani Group
Suzlon Energy Limited (SEL) has won a repeat order from the Malpani Group to set up, operate and maintain two new wind power projects totaling 19.8 MW capacity, in the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Continue readingIberdrola wins grid license for 1,500 MW of wind power in Romania
This planned output will enable the Spanish giant to generate enough wind energy in Romania to supply nearly one million households.
Continue readingA2SEA new offshore wind power installation vessel
A2SEA has awarded a Chinese shipyard a $139 million contract to build a new offshore wind turbines installation vessel that is set to be used for UK wind farm projects.
Continue reading£10 million grants for UK offshore wind energy technology
The first round of grants since the Budget for developing next-generation offshore wind turbines technology are announced by the Department of Energy and Climate Change.
Continue readingThe global solar photovoltaic market could reach 14.6 GW in 2010
The 95% increase in solar PV installations will be driven by a number of countries, most notably Germany.
Continue readingWind energy: Morocco inaugurated the Melloussa wind farm
The 140 MW Dahr Saadane wind power plant, Africa?s largest wind farm, was put into service with wind turbines from Gamesa. Morocco aims at generating renewable energy to meet 42% of its electricity demand by 2020
Continue readingInvenergy is building 100 wind turbines in Illinois
The wind farm was approved three years ago, but a group opposed to the wind farm sued over the zoning process. That lawsuit was settled in late 2008, but it took more time for Invenergy to find financing.
Continue readingObama takes to the road to stump for clean energy jobs bill By Chris Madison
The wind energy industry is pushing hard for legislation that would include a strong renewable electricity standard (RES) to stimulate demand in the midst of a slow year.
Continue readingIskra MIS Showcases a New Way of Control of the Connection of Renewable Sources Into Network at Intersolar North America
All types of electric energy from renewable sources or energy from photovoltaic, wind energy, cogeneration, hydropower stations as well as “classical” small power stations can be connected.
Continue readingFitch to Rate Alta Wind 2010 Pass
Positively, Alta’s operating profile will benefit from commercially proven technology, a strong wind turbine warranty, and continued support from the manufacturer under a five-year maintenance agreement.
Continue readingSaint-Laurent Énergies Receives the Green Light from the Government of Quebec for 300 MW Lac-Alfred Wind Farm
Saint-Laurent Énergies has obtained an Order in Council from the Government of Quebec for the construction and operation of the Lac-Alfred wind farm.
Continue readingIberdrola Renovables and OCYENER to build the Escudo wind farm complex in Cantabria
Located at the port of the same name, the facility will comprise five wind farms, the La Cruz del Marqués, El Escuchadero, Peñas Gordas, La Matanela and Las Matas wind farms.
Continue readingFormer Chilean energy minister joins Vestas to promote the development of wind energy in Latin America
Former Chilean Energy Minister Marcelo Tokman hired to promote the development of wind power in Latin America.
Continue readingAlstom wins first contract in the Brazilian wind power market
With the working name of ?Brotas?, the wind energy complex will consist of three wind farms – Macaubas, Novo Horizonte and Seabra – and represents Alstom?s first contract in the Brazilian wind energy market.
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Renewable Power Generation from Ocean Wave, Tidal Stream, River Hydrokinetic, Ocean Current, and Ocean Thermal Technologies.
Continue readingSuzlon receives 25.5 MW wind power order from HPCL in Rajasthan, India
The wind farm comprises of 17 units of Suzlon?s S82 – 1.5 MW wind turbines and is scheduled for commissioning by Q3 FY 2010-11.
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