IDTechEx Research, a leading provider of independent market research, business intelligence and events on emerging technology, announces the availability of a new report, Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) 2017-2027 [http://www.idtechex.com/awe ]. Airborne Wind Energy (AWE) employs kites, tethered drones or turbines in balloons to make electricity, accessing more consistent, stronger winds above those reached by wind … Continue reading Airborne Wind Energy
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Military preparedness and wind energy can co-exist
The Dallas Morning News editorial board wrote about the issue of wind turbines and military bases yesterday, and here was it concluded: Not every problem requires a new law. Military preparedness and wind energy can co-exist if lawmakers just back off. The editorial examined the Department of Defense’s (DoD) robust review process for any wind farm … Continue reading Military preparedness and wind energy can co-exist
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Saluting the women of wind energy
Over 100,000 U.S. workers now have wind-related jobs, and women make up a key part of this workforce. This Women’s History Month we wanted to recognize their contributions toward building an energy independent, cleaner tomorrow. Here are a trio of videos that highlight their important work. These women build turbines and keep them running smoothly. … Continue reading Saluting the women of wind energy
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DNV GL awards Shop Approval certification to Ingeteam’s converter manufacturing plant
Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, announced that it received DNV GL’s “Shop Approval in Renewable Energy” certification for its wind converter manufacturing facility in Northern Spain. This certification, granted after an audit of extensive depth and rigour, will reduce and simplify the manufacturing audits or possibly even exempt Ingeteam and its … Continue reading DNV GL awards Shop Approval certification to Ingeteam’s converter manufacturing plant
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Iberdrola to develop 220 MW wind farm in Mexico
Anheuser-Busch InBev has committed to securing 100 percent of the purchased electricity used in its brewing operations from renewable sources by 2025. The brewery, which announced the commitment Tuesday, said the move will reduce its operational carbon footprint by 30 percent. Iberdrola will develop a 220-MW wind farm to help meet the energy needs of … Continue reading Iberdrola to develop 220 MW wind farm in Mexico
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Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for wind farms
Vestas receives order for low wind site in China. The order includes 24 V110-2.0 MW turbines with hub heights of 137 meters. The firm and unconditional order was placed by long-term customer HECIC-New Energy and is for the Liutai project, located in Changli County of Qinhuangdao City in central eastern China’s Hebei Province. The project … Continue reading Wind energy in China: Vestas wind turbines for wind farms
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TPI Composites Expands its Relationship with Gamesa in Turkey
TPI Composites, Inc., (TPI) (Nasdaq:TPIC), the largest U.S.-based independent manufacturer of composite wind blades, announced today that it has entered into a long-term agreement with Gamesa to supply wind blades from its new manufacturing facility in Izmir, Turkey through 2022. TPI has reserved two mold slots and expects to commence manufacturing for Gamesa from one … Continue reading TPI Composites Expands its Relationship with Gamesa in Turkey
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GE Renewable Energy to supply Haliade Offshore Wind turbines in China
GE Renewable Energy was selected by Chinese Fuqing Haixia Electricity Generation Company (a joint venture between China Three Gorges and Fujian Energy) to deliver three HaliadeTM 150-6MW offshore wind turbines to the Fujian Xinghua Gulf demo project. The contract includes technical support and a two year operation and maintenance service. GE Renewable Energy is … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to supply Haliade Offshore Wind turbines in China
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Vattenfall to invest $1.9 bln in wind energy in 2017-2018
Vattenfall will invest 17 billion crowns ($1.94 bln) in onshore and offshore wind power during 2017-2018, the state-owned utility said on Tuesday. Spending on wind power will account for 60 percent of an investment programme worth 28 billion crowns, highlighting a strategic shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Most of the rest of the … Continue reading Vattenfall to invest $1.9 bln in wind energy in 2017-2018
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What are wind techs, why are they so in demand, and how do you become one?
The average growth rate for all occupations is seven percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But for wind turbine technicians? It’s 108 percent. That means the amount of men and women employed fixing and maintaining wind towers will more than double between 2014 and 2024. There’s no denying it– wind techs are … Continue reading What are wind techs, why are they so in demand, and how do you become one?
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The Economic Case for Wind Power and Solar Energy in Africa
Ngong Hills Wind Farm in Nairobi, Kenya, sited close to where there is significant demand for electricity (Nairobi) and near existing infrastructure, is a good example of multiple land uses for recreation (a popular hiking area for locals), energy generation, and livestock grazing. The location and potential of wind, solar photovoltaics, and concentrating solar … Continue reading The Economic Case for Wind Power and Solar Energy in Africa
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Renewable energy to be over 60 per cent of India’s generation capacity
Enthused by drop in renewable energy tariff, Power Minister Piyush Goyal today said India’s 60-65 per cent of installed power generation capacity will be green energy. At present, out of 315 gw of total power generation installed capacity, around 50 gw is from renewable sources. “Going by prices we have discovered, I am inspired to … Continue reading Renewable energy to be over 60 per cent of India’s generation capacity
Continue readingSecretaries Perry and Zinke showing support for wind power
AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan penned commentary in The Hill today, highlighting recent wind energy support from Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. Here are a few highlights: The new administration is taking notice: wind energy is a job-creation engine that speeds up the path to American energy independence. “Renewable energy, like offshore … Continue reading Secretaries Perry and Zinke showing support for wind power
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Different cities, same goals
Do these cities sound like they have a lot in common to you? One is in Wisconsin, and one is in Louisiana. One is a college town of over 234,000 people, and the other is one-tenth of that size, barely cracking 2,300. Over 70 percent of voters in City A voted for Hillary Clinton, and … Continue reading Different cities, same goals
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WindEurope explores synergies between wind and hydrogen energy
On March 22nd, WindEurope joined forces with the hydrogen community to hold a joint technical workshop exploring synergies between wind power and hydrogen energy. The large sector-coupling potential of such a synergy could expand the use of wind energy far beyond the power sector and lead to significant emission reductions throughout the whole economy. Because … Continue reading WindEurope explores synergies between wind and hydrogen energy
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Ireland’s largest wind farm
The wind farm contains 38 wind turbines and is capable of producing enough electricity to power 50,000 homes. Source: Energia It is the culmination of years of development work and construction, which started in 2014, took 26 months to complete. Energia Renewables has invested €145 million to develop the windfarm, bringing its total investment in … Continue reading Ireland’s largest wind farm
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Argentina’s Pampa sells 50% Greenwind stake to Castlelake
Argentina’s Pampa Energia has sold a 50% stake in its renewables subsidiary Greenwind to the US-based private equity firm Castlelake. The US firm paid US$11.2 million for the stake, via its investment vehicle Valdatana Servicios y Gestiones, according to local reports. Through its acquisition, Castlelake will be able to participate in the development of the … Continue reading Argentina’s Pampa sells 50% Greenwind stake to Castlelake
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E.ON stabilizes electricity grid with wind power
The fluctuating feed-in of wind power into the electricity grid has so far been regarded as a problem for grid stability and supply security. E.ON is now turning the tables. E.ON will be one of the first companies to stabilize the German electricity grid with wind power. This is made possible by the integration of … Continue reading E.ON stabilizes electricity grid with wind power
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EU clears General Electric acquisition of LM Wind Power
The European Union has cleared General Electric’s planned $1.65 billion acquisition of LM Wind Power, a Denmark-based manufacturer of rotor blades for wind turbines. The EU’s executive Commission said Monday that the takeover was approved unconditionally because the combined company “would continue to face effective competition in Europe.” It said that GE has a relatively … Continue reading EU clears General Electric acquisition of LM Wind Power
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Xcel Energy to invest billions in wind energy in Colorado
Xcel Energy Inc. is making a multibillion-dollar investment in wind power across seven states, from Minnesota to New Mexico — and using Colorado-made turbines from Vestas Wind Systems for a large chunk of it. The Minneapolis-based company (NYSE: XEL) is proposing to build or buy power from 11 new wind farms in the seven states … Continue reading Xcel Energy to invest billions in wind energy in Colorado
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