The wind farm is located in Ford County, Kan., 17 miles northeast of Dodge City. EDF Renewable Energy developed and built the project, which comprises 63 GE XLE wind turbines, and EDF Renewable Services (formerly enXco Service Corp.) will provide the operations and maintenance services. EDF Renewable Energy, formerly enXco, and KCP&L celebrate the commissioning … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Commissions Kansas Wind Farm
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George W. Bush Presidential Center Purchases 100% Wind Energy from Green Mountain
Green Mountain Energy Company is proud to announce that the George W. Bush Presidential Center, which will house the George W. Bush Institute and the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, has purchased 100 percent wind energy to power its campus. Choosing renewable energy from Green Mountain will help the center reach its goal … Continue reading George W. Bush Presidential Center Purchases 100% Wind Energy from Green Mountain
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Brighter days for photovoltaic solar power in China
State Grid Corp, China’s largest State-owned power utility company, announced on Friday that starting Nov 1, it will provide a free connection service for distributed PV solar electricity producers that are close to customers. State Grid will be responsible for the cost of the connection design and the national grid’s modifications. The cost for one … Continue reading Brighter days for photovoltaic solar power in China
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Humala opens first solar power plant in Peru
Peru’s President Ollanta Humala Tasso will arrive in southern Arequipa region to open the first solar power plant in the country that will generate 22 megawatts. The opening ceremony will take place at 10:30 am at Pampa de La Joya, province of Arequipa. At the event the launch of the Majes Photovoltaic Power Plant in … Continue reading Humala opens first solar power plant in Peru
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Vestas Reaches 3 GW Of Wind Energy Capacity In Italy
Vestas says it has reached 3 GW of installed wind energy capacity in Italy, which represents 40% of the country’s total installed base. Since 1998, Vestas has widely contributed to Italy’s renewable energy generating mix through the production, sales and installation of cutting-edge wind technology, which has constantly evolved to ensure the lower cost of … Continue reading Vestas Reaches 3 GW Of Wind Energy Capacity In Italy
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Study compared environmental impacts of batteries production
A recent study has assessed some of the environmental impacts of the production of batteries used with low carbon systems, such as photovoltaic cells and wind energy. The results indicate that lithium-based batteries have the most significant impact, in terms of metal depletion and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but more complete data are needed on … Continue reading Study compared environmental impacts of batteries production
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What’s hot in wind energy technology right now?
In just over three months’ time thousands of wind energy professionals will gather in Vienna alongside EU and national level decision makers, financeers, technology specialists and others at the European Wind Energy Association’s Annual Event, EWEA 2013. But what will everybody be talking about at the event? Yesterday, I spoke to some of the conference’s … Continue reading What’s hot in wind energy technology right now?
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IEA Endorses Electric Vehicles As Carbon Fighters
The IEA said it considers electric vehicles one of the best ways to decrease the carbon footprint from the transportation sector. Executives and leaders from the automobile sector met with the International Energy Agency in Stuttgart, Germany, to discuss global implementation of electric vehicles. The IEA said the sale of electric vehicles needs to double … Continue reading IEA Endorses Electric Vehicles As Carbon Fighters
Continue readingWind Energy benefits the Economy according to a study by Ernst and Young
As requested by Acciona and EDP Renováveis, Ernst & Young conducted a study that presents an integrated analysis of the value creation potential of wind energy. The study compares two energy technologies, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) and wind, to analyze the impacts of microeconomic factors such as direct costs as well as macroeconomic factors … Continue reading Wind Energy benefits the Economy according to a study by Ernst and Young
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Softbank Plans to Develop Wind Power in Mongolia
Softbank Corp. (9984), the Japanese mobile phone company planning to invest $20 billion in Sprint Nextel Corp. (S), plans to develop wind farm projects in Mongolia. SB Energy Corp., Softbank’s clean energy unit, will set up a venture with Mongolia’s Newcom LLC as early as this month to conduct feasibility studies on wind power generation. … Continue reading Softbank Plans to Develop Wind Power in Mongolia
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Windreich sells 210MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm
German wind energy developer, Windreich, has signed a contract to sell its 210MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm. Windreich will retain responsibility for the erection, commissioning and future operation of the wind farm. Windreich AG enters into a purchase agreement for the wind farm ‘Deutsche Bucht’with an Anglo-Saxon financial investor and at the same time … Continue reading Windreich sells 210MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm
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Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is pleased to announce the election of the following industry professionals to its Board of Directors for 2012-2013 at the organization’s Annual General Meeting in Toronto Oct. 16: Adarsh Mehta, Director of Development, Acciona Wind Energy Canada – Ms. Mehta has been involved in the wind industry for the … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces election of new members to Board of Directors
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Bringing community-owned wind energy to Wellington
Wellington Wind Group (WWG) is an embryonic company set up in 2011 by a group of Wellingtonians following public meetings over two years to explore building a wind farm at Long Gully. Hikurangi is a Wellington-based charitable trust that operates throughout the country, growing social ventures that move New Zealand towards a sustainable future. They … Continue reading Bringing community-owned wind energy to Wellington
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Investors Worth $800 Billion Lobby for Wind Energy Tax Credit
According to the American Wind Energy Association, the production tax credit has led to $20 billion in private investment and the creation of 75,000 jobs. Two dozen investors with more than $800 billion in assets under management are urging an immediate extension of the production tax credit for renewable energy, which expires December 31. The … Continue reading Investors Worth $800 Billion Lobby for Wind Energy Tax Credit
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ISOFOTON calls to create a technology framework to maintain European leadership in PV sector
ISOFOTON, world leader in solar technology, has actively participated in the APVIA PV 2012 International Exhibition, an important event that attracts corporate executives in the solar sector in Asia, which is being held this week in Singapore. Angel Luis Serrano, President of ISOFOTON, participated today in a specific panel where he called for the creation … Continue reading ISOFOTON calls to create a technology framework to maintain European leadership in PV sector
Continue readingRays of hope for solar power firms
China’s solar-panel industry has been rocked by recent US duties on its exports to combat alleged dumping and the specter of similar action by European authorities. At least one company sees the standoff as an opportunity, however. This “major crisis in the industry will lead to many big improvements in technology,” said Kevin Zhou, managing … Continue reading Rays of hope for solar power firms
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Concentrated Solar Power Could Supply 11.3% of Global Electricity by 2050
CSP’s dispatchability, increased efficiency and track record in innovation has led to projections that by 2050, with appropriate support, CSP could provide 11.3% of global electricity. Global concentrated solar power (CSP) markets are growing faster than ever. CSP’s dispatchability, increased efficiency and track record in innovation has led to projections that by 2050, with appropriate … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power Could Supply 11.3% of Global Electricity by 2050
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BYD wins order for 50 electric cabs in London
Mainland carmaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett, won a preliminary order to supply 50 electric cabs to a London-based minicab company, gaining its first foothold in the international market. BYD’s e6, a pure electric car model, will start to join the fleet of Greentomatocars, London’s second-largest minicab service company, from the second quarter … Continue reading BYD wins order for 50 electric cabs in London
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Arotech Awarded Contract To Develop Lithium Battery For Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Arotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ARTX) announced today that its Battery and Power Systems Division has received an order to develop prototypes for a lithium battery for hybrid electric vehicles. The order to develop three prototype batteries was placed by an unnamed German automotive supply company. The first prototypes are due to be delivered in the first … Continue reading Arotech Awarded Contract To Develop Lithium Battery For Hybrid Electric Vehicles
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From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
Each alternative energy source—whether solar power, geothermal energy, or wind energy—has a major role to play, but it is wind power that is on its way to becoming the foundation of the new energy economy. The great energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy is under way. As fossil fuel prices rise, … Continue reading From Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
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