With reference to company announcement No. 44/2012 of 20 November 2012, Vestas confirms the signature of a firm and unconditional purchase agreement for the Talinay Oriente project in Chile. Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a turnkey supply contract from Italy-based Enel Group for the 90MW Talinay Oriente project in Chile. The proposed project … Continue reading Vestas to supply 90 MW wind turbines for Talinay Oriente wind energy project in Chile
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Pinpointing America’s Geothermal Resources with Open Source Data
When it comes to harnessing America’s vast geothermal energy resources, knowing where to look is half the battle. The Energy Department is partnering with the Arizona Geological Survey –- among other public and private sector contributors — to create the National Geothermal Data System. This interactive, open source database is helping to facilitate the process … Continue reading Pinpointing America’s Geothermal Resources with Open Source Data
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EPURON: Strong Growth of French Wind Farm Portfolio
With 60 MW online, 75 MW under construction and 300MW under development, the wind energy portfolio of EPURON France is developing at a high pace. In September 2012, the Chaude Vallee wind farm with six Repower MM92 reached commercial operation. The project was realized on a turnkey basis by Repower SAS. An additional six wind … Continue reading EPURON: Strong Growth of French Wind Farm Portfolio
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EDF launches its first wind farm in Poland
EDF Energies Nouvelles bought the Linowo wind farm last year to strengthen its position in the coal-dependant European Union nation looking to boost the share of renewables in its energy supplies. Poland has around 2,000 MW of installed wind energy, representing more than 5 percent of the power system’s total capacity. It has targeted boosting … Continue reading EDF launches its first wind farm in Poland
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International Consortium Acquires 32 Wind Farms in France
A consortium comprising EDF Energies Nouvelles, MEAG, the asset management arm of Munich Re and ERGO, and GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE, is buying 32 operating wind farms in France from Iberdrola. The portfolio of onshore wind farms, which are spread throughout France and were commissioned in 2006-2012, have a combined capacity … Continue reading International Consortium Acquires 32 Wind Farms in France
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Algonquin buys Goldwind US wind farm for $148m
Canada’s Algonquin Power & Utilities (APUC) has purchased an Illinois wind farm from China’s Goldwind for $148.9m. The Shady Oaks facility has a generating capacity of 109.5MW and reached commercial operation last June. It is supported by a 20-year, inflation-linked power purchase agreement with Commonwealth Edison. Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“APUC”) (TSX: AQN) today … Continue reading Algonquin buys Goldwind US wind farm for $148m
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Cuba to Host World Forum on Wind Energy
Cuba will host an International Conference on Wind Energy in June 2013, which will gather professionals from five continents to address the challenges and prospects of the use of renewable energy sources. Scientists and entrepreneurs from over 45 nations are expected to debate the role of renewable energy for sustainable development, said the president of … Continue reading Cuba to Host World Forum on Wind Energy
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FOX News article fails to put wind energy development in context
A recent article on the FOX News website painted a very one-sided picture of wind energy generation’s impact on bird populations. Quoting long-time anti-wind columnist Robert Bryce, the article recycled many inaccurate and previously refuted statements on the impact of wind power development on wildlife populations. Also, contrary to the article’s assertions, the wind … Continue reading FOX News article fails to put wind energy development in context
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Minera El Tesoro brings South America’s first concentrated solar thermal plant
The Concentrating Solar Power plant will substitute more than half of the fossil fuel used in the mining process. Abengoa (MCE: ABG), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainable development in the energy and environment sectors, announced the development and turnover to the client of the first solar thermal plant in Chile, … Continue reading Minera El Tesoro brings South America’s first concentrated solar thermal plant
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Last-minute deal in US extends successful wind energy PTC
It came a day late, but US politicians in Washington finally approved on Tuesday a major piece of legislation that would increase taxes only on the most wealthy Americans as well as extending the highly-successful Production Tax Credit (PTC) on wind power projects. Backed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives, the bill … Continue reading Last-minute deal in US extends successful wind energy PTC
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Australia plan largest wind energy project in Tasmanian
Hydro Tasmania has begun community consultation on King Island for its proposed 600MW TasWind farm, which would deliver wind energy to the National Electricity Market (NEM) via an undersea cable to Victoria. With a price tag of A$2 billion (US$2.08 billion), the project requires a minimum of 200 turbines to be economically viable, which would … Continue reading Australia plan largest wind energy project in Tasmanian
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Hyundai develops permanent magnet synchronous generator or offshore wind turbines
Hyundai Heavy Industries, or HHI, a shipbuilder and a green energy company, has developed 5.85MW permanent magnet synchronous generator, or PMSG, for offshore wind turbines. The PMSG is the main equipment of wind turbine for converting wind energy to electricity. With improved durability and minimized use of expendables, product life of the generator is extended … Continue reading Hyundai develops permanent magnet synchronous generator or offshore wind turbines
Continue readingVestas sees stronger US wind energy market due PTC extension
Vestas believes strongly in the U.S. wind energy industry, and has made significant investments in the region through new manufacturing facilities in recent years. These investments contribute to creating the U.S. industrial base the PTC extension helps to sustain. The short-term PTC extension is critical to ensure projects move forward and orders are placed that … Continue reading Vestas sees stronger US wind energy market due PTC extension
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Vestas, Gamesa Advance After U.S. Extends Wind Energy PTC
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS), the biggest wind-turbine maker, led gains among European peers as the U.S. Congress approved a law extending a tax credit for the industry. Shares in Aarhus, Denmark-based Vestas surged as much as 13 percent, the most in five weeks, and were up 8.7 percent at 34.64 kroner as of 12:52 … Continue reading Vestas, Gamesa Advance After U.S. Extends Wind Energy PTC
Continue readingPTC: Wind energy may emerge as one of the winners of the fiscal cliff tax negotiations
Wind energy may emerge as one of the winners of the fiscal cliff tax negotiations, as compromise legislation passed by the Senate on Tuesday morning included a tax credit for renewable energy, according to the Associated Press. The Senate overwhelmingly approved compromise legislation that would cancel some of the tax increases and spending cuts, characterized … Continue reading PTC: Wind energy may emerge as one of the winners of the fiscal cliff tax negotiations
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Solar power on the rise in Germany
Solar energy is on the rise in Germany, with a record 1.3 million photovoltaic systems in 2012. The increase comes as new consumer taxes on energy are to take effect in the country. The recent solar boom means the alternative form of energy now reaches 8 million homes in Germany, a 45 percent increase compared … Continue reading Solar power on the rise in Germany
Continue readingGE leads deal to buy Iberdrola wind farm in France
Iberdrola is selling its French wind farm business to a consortium led by American industrial giant General Electric for about €400 million (£326.4m) in its drive to cut debt and maintain an investment grade credit rating. The world’s largest operator of wind farms said in October that it would sell some of its operations, slash … Continue reading GE leads deal to buy Iberdrola wind farm in France
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Sindh has potential of generating 50,000MW wind energy
Renewable energy expert Irfan Mirza has said Pakistan can generate 50000MW electricity from wind in Siodh coastal areas. Talking to a private news channel, he lauded the project of 50MW inaugurated by President Asif Ali Zardari in Thatta. He said though equipment is expensive, the cost of project regarding wind energy is affordable. He said … Continue reading Sindh has potential of generating 50,000MW wind energy
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