Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. (NASDAQ: IEA) (“IEA” or the “Company”), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, today announced a pair of substantial wind energy project awards in Texas. Together, the awards are valued at more than $115 million. One award is for construction of the Raymond Wind Farm … Continue reading Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Announces Two Wind energy Projects in Texas
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WindEurope at COP25: This is how wind energy can help deliver a climate-neutral economy
On 10 December WindEurope’s Iván Pineda spoke at the EU Energy Day side event of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP25) in Madrid. He spoke on a panel discussion: “Towards an energy system based on 100% renewables.” Pineda was clear: “The number one objective is to fully decarbonise the power sector – … Continue reading WindEurope at COP25: This is how wind energy can help deliver a climate-neutral economy
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Wind energy in Chile, Vestas supplies wind turbines to Mainstream’s wind farm
The global wind power and solar development company, Mainstream Renewable Power has placed a 185 MW order for the Cerro Tigre wind farm, to be located in the Antofagasta region, in Chile. The contract includes the supply and installation of 44 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as an Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Wind energy in Chile, Vestas supplies wind turbines to Mainstream’s wind farm
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EDF Group steps up the pace in French wind energy and solar power
The leading electricity producer in terms of installed renewables capacity both in France and the European Union, the EDF Group has confirmed its acceleration of growth in the French renewables sector, with a 70% increase in gross renewable capacity at its EDF Renouvelables subsidiary over the last five years, an average growth rate of 12% … Continue reading EDF Group steps up the pace in French wind energy and solar power
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Wind energy Siemens Gamesa accumulates approximately 1.5 billion euro in green guarantee
The company is stepping up its commitment to sustainability and combating climate change, having installed over 99 GW of wind power capacity to date that produce enough electricity to power close to 85 million European households. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy continues to demonstrate that sustainability can be present in every step it takes as a … Continue reading Wind energy Siemens Gamesa accumulates approximately 1.5 billion euro in green guarantee
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Wind energy in Spain, new Enel wind farm in Burgos
Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has connected the 20-megawatt (MW) Expansion Los LLanos wind farm to the network, which has developed the Cogollos and Hontoria de la municipal terms Cantera, in the province of Burgos, has involved an investment of 23 million euros. José Bogas, CEO of Endesa, said that “Endesa … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, new Enel wind farm in Burgos
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Small Island Developing States: Renewable Ambition in Pursuit of Climate Change Adaptation
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are amongst the most vulnerable countries in the world when it comes to climate change. At the same time, they are amongst the most ambitious when it comes to climate action. The progress of the energy transition in SIDS was the focus of several events for IRENA during COP25 where … Continue reading Small Island Developing States: Renewable Ambition in Pursuit of Climate Change Adaptation
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Wind energy in Serbia, call for local projects near wind farm Kovavica
Electrawinds K-Wind Doo is preparing to analyze applications by nonprofits from Kovavica, in a rare program for local support. The operator of the largest wind park in Serbia, located north of capital Belgrade, is granting as much as EUR 5,000 per project. Organizations active in the municipality can fill the form by December 15 for … Continue reading Wind energy in Serbia, call for local projects near wind farm Kovavica
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Wind energy industry commits to greater gender diversity at industry events
On the occasion of COP25’s Gender Day, 14 wind energy associations representing the industry across the world have committed to uphold best practices for gender diversity at their future industry events. Led by the Women in Wind Global Leadership Program, a joint initiative between the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Women’s Network … Continue reading Wind energy industry commits to greater gender diversity at industry events
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AWEA board chair Rob Caldwell samples life in the “elevated office”
AWEA board Chair and Senior Vice President, Energy Renewables & Business Development, at Duke Energy Renewables recently tried life at the “elevated office.” Rob made the climb thousands of wind technicians across the country make every day by trekking to the top of a turbine. It’s an eye-opening experience that helps anyone better understand a … Continue reading AWEA board chair Rob Caldwell samples life in the “elevated office”
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Voltalia gets wind energy tax incentives in Rio Grande do Norte
EOL Vila Alagoas III (21 MW) was also included in the independent power generation mode, in a planned investment of R $ 78.1 million free of charge. The wind farm for the construction of the Vila Alagoas III wind power plant, in the municipality of Serra do Mel, Rio Grande do Norte, was framed by … Continue reading Voltalia gets wind energy tax incentives in Rio Grande do Norte
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General Electric (GE) Employees Volunteer Time and Resources with the Kipeto Wind Farm Community in Kajiado, Kenya
The 100MW Kipeto wind power project will provide clean energy to the national grid as a significant contribution to Kenya’s Vision 2030 and Big Four Agenda. General Electric (NYSE: GE) (www.GE.com) Kenya employees volunteered their time to make a difference in the Kipeto Wind Farm community in Kajiado as part of the company’s volunteer day. … Continue reading General Electric (GE) Employees Volunteer Time and Resources with the Kipeto Wind Farm Community in Kajiado, Kenya
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Wind energy in Russia, Fortum, Rusnano to go ahead with 50 MW wind farm
The Fortum-Rusnano wind power investment fund has announced it has taken the investment decision to launch a 50 MW wind farm project in the Russian region of Rostov. Fortum-Rusnano, a 50/50 partnership between Finnish utility Fortum Oyj (HEL:FORTUM) and Russian nanotechnology company Rusnano, won 1,823 MW of wind power capacity in Russia’s wind auctions held … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, Fortum, Rusnano to go ahead with 50 MW wind farm
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Nordex receives wind energy contracts for wind farm projects over 128 MW from Europe
In November, the Nordex Group received orders totalling 128 MW from seven customers from Ireland, Germany, France and Sweden. Construction of the wind power projects will start in 2020 and 2021. The N149/4.0-4.5, N100/3300 and N117/3600 wind turbines were in this instance the machines in demand, and this variety of wind turbines ordered once again … Continue reading Nordex receives wind energy contracts for wind farm projects over 128 MW from Europe
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COP25 Energy Action Day Drives Climate-proofing of Global Energy Systems
“IKEA operates more wind turbines than it does stores” – this comment by Karol Gobczynsk, Head of Climate and Energy of the INGKA Group during the Energy Action Event in Madrid on 7 December typifies the dramatic change in the energy landscape which is currently underway. Just a few short years ago, it was inconceivable … Continue reading COP25 Energy Action Day Drives Climate-proofing of Global Energy Systems
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Google seeks to buy stake in Lake Turkana wind farm
The wind farm, with a 310 megawatt (MW) capacity, has attracted the attention of investors interested in green energy projects. Google’s interest in LTWP has been disclosed by Norwegian investment company Norfund which has a six percent stake in the power plant. Google is among a group of global firms seeking to invest in Lake … Continue reading Google seeks to buy stake in Lake Turkana wind farm
Continue readingWind energy already serves 6% of the world’s electricity demand
Renewable energy today employs twice as many people as the oil industry (oil and gas). The International Renewable Energy Agency estimates that photovoltaics, wind energy, concentrated solar power and other renewable energy employ more than eleven million people. The energy transition is a revolution. The wind power sector expects to install more electric power in … Continue reading Wind energy already serves 6% of the world’s electricity demand
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Nucor’s in Sedalia, Missouri, is set to be the first U.S. steel plant to run on wind energy
Although recycled steel plants run by renewables can make a dent in the industry’s carbon footprint, steel contributes as much as 6% to 7% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The steel industry has a massive carbon footprint, as much as 6% to 7% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a Rocky Mountain Institute … Continue reading Nucor’s in Sedalia, Missouri, is set to be the first U.S. steel plant to run on wind energy
Continue readingUnexplored countries with high potential for wind energy
A lot of information is available online on countries who have the most installed wind energy capacity and how these countries are increasing their capacity every year. Think of countries like China, the United States, Germany, India or Spain. Information on countries with the most installed wind energy capacity is publicly available, very numerous and … Continue reading Unexplored countries with high potential for wind energy
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How China Moved From Leader To Laggard On Climate Change
When the economy was growing robustly, Beijing saw stronger environmental policies as core to its economic transformation. Today, with growth at its slowest pace since the early 1990s, that has changed. The FT reports. © Qilai Shen/Bloomberg Baoding, China | The smoggy city of Baoding is known for two things: donkey burgers, and solar panels. … Continue reading How China Moved From Leader To Laggard On Climate Change
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