The ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 certifications for the Environment and Safety were granted to all of EGP’s plants worldwide except those in North America, which will be certified during 2013. On January 21, the CEO of RINA Services Roberto Cavanna officially awarded Enel Green Power’s CEO Francesco Starace the ISO 14001 and OSHAS 18001 … Continue reading Certified quality for EGP’s renewables
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UK-Ireland wind energy deal is model for Europe
The agreement to be signed today in Dublin by the Energy Minister of Ireland and the UK Secretary of State for Energy to pave the way for the export of Ireland’s wind energy to Britain could serve as a template for other countries – and be a step towards a pan-European electricity grid. “With greater … Continue reading UK-Ireland wind energy deal is model for Europe
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Belgian and German electricity systems keep lights on despite nuclear turn-off
Freezing temperatures in both Belgium and Germany have put both countries’ power systems to the test this week, but neither country has experienced electricity blackouts despite the lack of nuclear power. Two of Belgium’s seven nuclear reactors – Doel 3 and Tihange 2 – were switched off this summer, following the discovery of cracks, cutting … Continue reading Belgian and German electricity systems keep lights on despite nuclear turn-off
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NeSa Energy to Begin Macedonia Wind Enertgy Plant Construction in July
NeSa Energy, a Turkish developer with plans to build a 130-million euro ($173 million) wind farm in Macedonia, will begin work on the venture in July. The 110-megawatt plant will take about two years to finish, Ali Samra, an owner of NeSa, said by e-mail. “We are in touch with some bank and finance groups … Continue reading NeSa Energy to Begin Macedonia Wind Enertgy Plant Construction in July
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Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Pursues Carbon Credit Assets and Investment Tax Credits
Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. (OTCBB: CWET, the “Company”) announced today that the Company has engaged a new consultant to analyze, assess and prepare an application for the Company to market the potential carbon credits which will result from a planned project in Mexico and Investment Tax Credits that should result from a project in … Continue reading Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Pursues Carbon Credit Assets and Investment Tax Credits
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Geowave project aims to anchor wave energy
A major new research project – lead by the University of Dundee – has been launched with the aim of helping make offshore wave energy a sustainable proposition. Sustainable offshore wave energy has the potential to make a real contribution towards the binding European Union commitment to source 20% of its electricity requirements from renewable … Continue reading Geowave project aims to anchor wave energy
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Renewable Energy on the way up while Western Europe’s nuclear power share depletes
To meet carbon emissions targets and reduce dependency on depleting fossil fuel reserves, the nations of Western Europe are beefing up their renewable energy generation, but significantly limiting growth within their nuclear power industries in the face of widespread public opposition, says business intelligence providers GBI Research. According to the firm’s latest report*, the top … Continue reading Renewable Energy on the way up while Western Europe’s nuclear power share depletes
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Gamesa lands a wind energy contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe
Gamesa will perform maintenance services for a period of three years – which may be extended for another three years – on 402 Gamesa- built wind turbines, each with capacity of 850 kW, and on 29 Gamesa 2.0 MW turbines. Additionally, it will provide technical assistance for 179 wind turbines, each with capacity of … Continue reading Gamesa lands a wind energy contract to service 400 MW of wind turbines for EDP Renewables in Europe
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Ireland to sign wind energy export deal with UK
The Minister for Energy and Natural Resources, Pat Rabbitte, and his British counterpart, Edward Davey, will today sign a Memorandum of Understanding allowing Ireland to export wind power generated electricity to Britain. Plans for an €8bn wind energy project that would allow new wind farms in central Ireland to export power to the mainland UK … Continue reading Ireland to sign wind energy export deal with UK
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China to unveil subsidy plan for distributed PV solar power generation
China will publish the plan for subsidies for distributed photovoltaic power generation after the 2013 National People’s Congress and the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, which will be held in early March, the National Business Daily reported citing a source with the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission. The highlight of … Continue reading China to unveil subsidy plan for distributed PV solar power generation
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Shanghai issues first free plates for electyric vehicles
Shanghai resident Qian Jun didn’t have to spend a single penny on a license plate for his newly-bought battery electric vehicle (BEV). The electric car cost him 140,000 yuan (22,498 U.S. dollars) in total, including a vehicle purchase tax and car insurance. Normally, a domestic BEV costs buyers 200,000 to 300,000 yuan. Shanghai is now … Continue reading Shanghai issues first free plates for electyric vehicles
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NASA telescope observes how sun stores and releases energy
A NASA suborbital telescope has given scientists the first clear evidence of energy transfer from the sun’s magnetic field to the solar atmosphere or corona. This process, known as solar braiding, has been theorized by researchers, but remained unobserved until now. Researchers were able to witness this phenomenon in the highest resolution images ever taken … Continue reading NASA telescope observes how sun stores and releases energy
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Despite flaws, DOE collaborative report shows more wind and transmission saves ratepayers money
A planning collaborative funded by the U.S. Department of Energy has released a final report on its analysis of several electricity generation and transmission options in the Eastern U.S. In spite of some serious shortcomings, the report clearly indicates that building more wind generation and transmission is the most cost-effective way to meet the region’s … Continue reading Despite flaws, DOE collaborative report shows more wind and transmission saves ratepayers money
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MHI Begins Test Operation of Large-Scale Wind Power Generation System Adopting a Hydraulic Drive Train
In December Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) commenced test operation at its Yokohama Dockyard & Machinery Works of a large-scale wind power generation system that adopts a hydraulic drive train in place of the earlier gear-driven system. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. plans to capture a 10 percent share of the global offshore wind power market … Continue reading MHI Begins Test Operation of Large-Scale Wind Power Generation System Adopting a Hydraulic Drive Train
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Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States
IBERDROLA, world leader in wind power, has commissioned three new wind farms in the United States, where it is already the second operator in the Renewables sector in terms of installed capacity, with over 5,700 megawatts (MW). To be more specific, these new wind power facilities are: Manzana (California), Groton (New Hampshire) and Hoosac (Massachusetts) … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms commitment to wind energy in United States
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Renewable Energy Generation Ltd.: Sale of Wind Farm Portfolio
Renewable Energy Generation Limited (“REG”) (AIM: WIND), the UK renewable energy group, announces that it has entered a long term strategic partnership with a fund managed by BlackRock (“BlackRock”) (the “Transaction”). The Transaction comprises three key components: 1) The immediate sale of two of REG’s newly built wind farms at Sancton Hill (10MW) and South … Continue reading Renewable Energy Generation Ltd.: Sale of Wind Farm Portfolio
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Wind energy industry continues to expand worldwide
The wind energy industry is continuing to expand worldwide with the industry ebbing and flowing as global governments decide policy on supporting renewable power and then reconsider the economics, causing delays in financing major projects. The industry is caught in the financial tide but is growing with offshore and new countries coming into the marketplace. … Continue reading Wind energy industry continues to expand worldwide
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North America´s largest battery storage project at a Wind Farm
Duke Energy Renewables, part of Duke Energy’s Commercial Businesses, announced today the completion of its 36-megawatt (MW) energy storage and power management system at its Notrees Windpower Project in west Texas. The system completed testing and became fully operational in December, 2012. ‘Battery storage is an important innovation to address the variability of wind and solar … Continue reading North America´s largest battery storage project at a Wind Farm
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Wind energy in Israel: €250m wind farm to be built on Golan
50 wind turbines the height of Tel Aviv’s Azrieli Towers will be built at Emek Habacha in the northern Golan Heights at an investment of €250 million. The 120-megawatt wind farm will be one of the largest in the Middle East. Israel currently has one 6-megawatt wind farm at Tel Asania on the Golan. New … Continue reading Wind energy in Israel: €250m wind farm to be built on Golan
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Nissan reduces price of all-electric car LEAF in Europe
Nissan is making zero-emission mobility more affordable by reducing the price of the all-electric Nissan LEAF by €3,000 in European markets. The change comes as part of a global effort to make the LEAF more affordable in the pioneering electric vehicle’s three main markets of Japan, Europe and the United States. In addition to the … Continue reading Nissan reduces price of all-electric car LEAF in Europe
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