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Hawaii offshore wind power projects get boost from Obama administration

The Obama administration has taken the first step to support the development of offshore wind energy off the coast of Hawaii. “Hawaii has important offshore wind energy potential, and we will continue our work with stakeholders across the spectrum to create a path forward for sustainable offshore-energy development in the right places with the lowest … Continue reading Hawaii offshore wind power projects get boost from Obama administration

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Brexit Brings Chaos to Europe’s Renewable Energy Goals

The departure of the EU’s second-largest economy could have unsettling implications for the Paris climate accord. U.K. voters’ decision to exit the European Union sent shock waves through world markets today, including the energy sector. The consensus from policymakers, clean-energy advocates, and analysts was that while “Brexit” will not completely derail the EU’s efforts to … Continue reading Brexit Brings Chaos to Europe’s Renewable Energy Goals

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EDF Group commissions France’s most powerful wind farm, the Ensemble Eolien Catalan facility

EDF Group is announcing the commissioning of the Ensemble Eolien Catalan wind farm, a 96 MW facility located in the Languedoc-Roussillon-Midi-Pyrénées region. The wind farm is equipped with “stealth” wind turbines, the world’s first solution favouring the coexistence of wind farms and weather radars. The large-scale wind farm was inaugurated today by Jean-Bernard Lévy, President … Continue reading EDF Group commissions France’s most powerful wind farm, the Ensemble Eolien Catalan facility

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EDPR opens the Francourville wind farm

EDPR is celebrating the opening of a new wind farm in France today. With an installed capacity of 12 MW, the wind farm is located in the municipality of Francourville, in the French Department of Eure-et-Loir. The wind farm’s output will allow it to supply clean energy to the equivalent of almost 24,000 homes. The … Continue reading EDPR opens the Francourville wind farm

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The EU Parliament to ask Spanish government for clarification about policy changes on renewable energy

The Spanish Photovoltaic Association (UNEF) appeared last Tuesday in the PETI Commission of the EU Parliament to present its petition against the retroactive policy changes implemented by the Spanish government and to ask for the mediation of the European authorities on this matter.   José Donoso, UNEF General Manager, highlighted that the retroactive policy measures … Continue reading The EU Parliament to ask Spanish government for clarification about policy changes on renewable energy

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Wind energy in Azerbaijan: biggest wind farm of Caspian basin

Azerbaijan will build the biggest wind farm in the Caspian basin, Akim Badalov, the chair of the State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources said. According to him, the project costs $300-330 mln. He noted that the Caspian Sea has potential for construction of wind power plants, APA reports. “Chinese, UAE and German companies … Continue reading Wind energy in Azerbaijan: biggest wind farm of Caspian basin

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8 Countries that Produce the Most Wind Energy in the World

Did you know that 80.4 percent of the total installed wind power capacity of the world is housed by the 8 countries that produce the most wind energy in the world? And, which are those countries?  Keep on reading to find out! Wind energy as a power sector has been growing exceptionally, especially in the … Continue reading 8 Countries that Produce the Most Wind Energy in the World

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The Solar Impulse plane lands in Spain

The plane, only running on solar power, completed the Atlantic part of its record bid to circle the world. The Solar Impulse plane is littered with 17,000 photovoltaic cells. These cells have been drastically put to the test as landing in Seville marked the end of the 15th stage of Solar Impulse’s route. Previously in … Continue reading The Solar Impulse plane lands in Spain

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Ask a wind tech: Krista Zappone

As part of their everyday job, wind technicians often risk their lives climbing turbines to maintain electrical and mechanical equipment. The wind industry owes much of its success to these talented men and women who keep turbines running and wind farms safely online. In this new series, we interview wind technicians to learn about what … Continue reading Ask a wind tech: Krista Zappone

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Wind power and solar energy work together to diversify American energy

There was big news in the renewable energy world this week, as Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors announced plans to buy Solar City. However, earlier Huffington Post coverage by reporters Alexander Kaurman and Damon Beres misunderstands Musk’s support for wind and reiterates two myths about it. As Musk noted, wind is “part of the equation.” He … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy work together to diversify American energy

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Mainstream Renewable Power Signs Landmark Africa Clean Energy Equity Funding

Global renewable energy developer Mainstream Renewable Power (www.MainstreamRP.com) has signed $117.5m  equity investment from investors including IFC (www.IFC.org), the IFC African, Latin American and Caribbean Fund (ALAC) and the IFC Catalyst Fund, two funds managed by IFC Asset Management Company, Ascension Investment Management and Sanlam to accelerate the build-out of megawatts of wind and solar … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power Signs Landmark Africa Clean Energy Equity Funding

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Wind energy in Ethiopia: Chines Firm to Develop Wind Farm in Aisha

The Chinese electric company, Dongfang Electric Corporation Limited (DECL), concluded an agreement with Ethiopian Electric Power Utility (EEPU) for the development of wind farm in Aisha area of Somali State, Ethiopia. The wind farm is expected to cost 257 million USD and it will be located in 20 kilometers distance from Ethio-Djibouti border. According to … Continue reading Wind energy in Ethiopia: Chines Firm to Develop Wind Farm in Aisha

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Africa’s largest wind farm set to power Kenya

The Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP) project is both the largest single wind power project in Africa and the largest single private investment in Kenya’s history. It is being developed in Marsabit County, 12km east of Lake Turkana – the biggest permanent desert lake in the world – approximately 530km north of Nairobi, the country’s … Continue reading Africa’s largest wind farm set to power Kenya

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GE to install 250 MW of wind energy in Germany

GE says the agreement represents its largest wind collaboration in the country to date. In addition, the company has received a firm order for 30 MW of new wind capacity at UKA Group’s Duben Süd wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany. The order also includes a 15-year full services agreement. The Duben Süd order, comprising 11 … Continue reading GE to install 250 MW of wind energy in Germany

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Siemens presents cost out strategy for offshore wind energy by 2025

In early June, 2016, eleven members of the wind industry association Wind Europe issued a joined declaration containing the target of making offshore wind energy more cost competitive with conventional power generation within the coming years. At the Global Offshore Wind 2016 conference and exhibition in Manchester, England, Siemens as one of the first companies … Continue reading Siemens presents cost out strategy for offshore wind energy by 2025

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Scottish wind farm to power Nestlé UK and Ireland’s operations

A brand new wind farm in the Scottish borders will power Nestlé’s operations in the UK & Ireland when it is completed in 2017. All of Nestlé’s grid-supplied electricity in the UK and Ireland already comes from renewable sources and the newly commissioned windfarm will generate new power to initially cover half of the company’s … Continue reading Scottish wind farm to power Nestlé UK and Ireland’s operations

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Gamesa, recognised for its solar EPC capabilities in India

Gamesa was recently honoured with the “Rising Star” award for its Solar EPC capabilities at the India Solar Week 2016 organized by trade journal “Solar Quarter”. The award recognises Gamesa for its proven capabilities in the renewable energy sector, after having commissioned over 68 MW of solar power in India in less than a year. … Continue reading Gamesa, recognised for its solar EPC capabilities in India

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Gamesa will become one of the global leaders in the wind power industry following the merger with Siemens

Gamesa held its Shareholders’ General Meeting, at second call, today in Zamudio (Vizcaya, Spain), at which its shareholders approved its 2015 financial statements and the company’s management throughout the year. Among the items approved today, it is worth highlighting the ratification of the appointments of Gema Góngora and Sonsoles Rubio as proprietary directors and of … Continue reading Gamesa will become one of the global leaders in the wind power industry following the merger with Siemens

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IRENA and the Terrawatt Initiative launch effort to boost global solar energy development

Leaders in energy, finance and law will collaborate to scale up solar energy under a new initiative officially launched today on the margins of InterSolar Europe. The Solar Energy Standardisation Initiative, led by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Terrawatt Initiative, aims to spur global solar development by standardising contracts to streamline the … Continue reading IRENA and the Terrawatt Initiative launch effort to boost global solar energy development

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Dong Energy to construct new operations and maintenance in Merseyside for offshore wind energy

Dong Energy will build a new operations and maintenance (O&M) facility in Kings Wharf, Seacombe to serve its two offshore wind farms in the area. The facility will consist of a new office and warehouse building on a disused site. It will serve the existing Burbo Bank offshore wind farm and the new Burbo Bank … Continue reading Dong Energy to construct new operations and maintenance in Merseyside for offshore wind energy

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