GBT Brasil SA, a joint venture between Global Blade Technology and Feel Energia SA, said it will start producing its first wind turbines in Brazil by the end of the year. The 900-kilowatt wind power units, including the towers, blades and generation equipment, will be assembled at three factories in the state of Parana, Arthur … Continue reading GBT Brasil to Start Making First Brazil Wind Turbines This Year
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Gamesa: We
Gamesa’s Ramesh Kymal talks about his company’s plans and what the industry is doing to overcome challenges. Ramesh Kymal , chairman and managing director of Gamesa Wind Turbine Pvt. Ltd, is optimistic about the future of wind power generation in India despite the drop in capacity addition this financial year. Gamesa Wind Turbine is the … Continue reading Gamesa: We
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SK Engineering to Build Biggest Offshore Wind Farm in South Korea
SK Engineering & Construction Co. plans to build South Korea’s biggest offshore wind farm at a cost of as much as 800 billion won ($726 million). The wind energy plant will begin commercial operations in 2017. The unit of South Korea’s third-biggest industrial group plans to install 28 seven-megawatt wind turbines 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) … Continue reading SK Engineering to Build Biggest Offshore Wind Farm in South Korea
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German Wind Energy Association criticises Saxony’s climate programme
German Wind Energy Association finds the published energy and climate programme of Saxony’s government inadequate to the current era of renewable energy, news agency Dapd reported today. The chairman of the association in Saxony, Martin Maslaton, criticised that the German state of Saxony wants to keep hold of brown coal for generations ahead. According to … Continue reading German Wind Energy Association criticises Saxony’s climate programme
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GE Power Conversion to Supply One of the World
Advanced Nacelle Test Bench Will Enable Fault Ride-through Tests and Grid Simulation. Equipment Incorporates GE’s Innovative Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Motor and Flexible Modular Inverter System. Contract Confirms GE’s Reputation as a Leader in Drive Technology for Wind Power and Test Systems. GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a turnkey contract with the … Continue reading GE Power Conversion to Supply One of the World
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Technological progress brings Europe-wide electricity grid closer
Recent technological advances by leading engineering companies to improve the integration of renewable energy, especially wind energy, within Europe’s power grid by 2020, will bring a pan-European electricity grid closer to reality. Last year, the Swiss-based engineering company ABB announced the development of the world’s first circuit breaker for high voltage direct current (HVDC). “This … Continue reading Technological progress brings Europe-wide electricity grid closer
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European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
The European Parliament called for the “successful” 2020 renewable energy target to be prolonged to 2030. “The Parliament has once again recognised what a strong renewables industry, driven by ambitious targets, can do for Europe’s economy, jobs, energy security and the climate”, commented Stephane Bourgeois, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the European Wind Energy Association … Continue reading European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
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Iowa and South Dakota Approach 25 Percent Electricity from Wind in 2012: Unprecedented Contribution of Wind Power in U.S. Midwest
Defying conventional wisdom about the limits of wind power, in 2012 both Iowa and South Dakota generated close to one quarter of their electricity from wind farms. Wind energy accounted for at least 10 percent of electricity generation in seven other states. Across the United States, wind power continues to strengthen its case as a … Continue reading Iowa and South Dakota Approach 25 Percent Electricity from Wind in 2012: Unprecedented Contribution of Wind Power in U.S. Midwest
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Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts showing a U.S. surplus in clean-energy trade with China underscores the importance of America taking a leadership role in the sector in order to reap the economic benefits. That was one conclusion reached by the clean-energy experts at Pew, which released the report last week. But … Continue reading Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
Continue readingGamesa submits the notice to call to the Shareholders
GAMESA CORPORACION TECNOLOGICA, S.A.- SIGNIFICANT EVENT As per set in Section 82 of the Act 24/1988, of the Stock Exchange, GAMESA announces the following statement: GAMESA CORPORACIÓN TECNOLÓGICA, SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA 2013 SHAREHOLDERS’ ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING The Board of Directors of Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica, Sociedad Anónima agreed in its meeting of March 8, 2013 to call … Continue reading Gamesa submits the notice to call to the Shareholders
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US: Solar Power Growing but Still Too Small
U.S. Solar Market Grows 76% in 2012; Now an Increasingly-Competitive Energy Source for Millions of Americans Today. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review 2012, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S. With another record-breaking year, solar is the fastest growing energy source … Continue reading US: Solar Power Growing but Still Too Small
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Wind farm in Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands)
An employee works at a power plant in Puerto Argentino (Port Stanley), on the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands), March 13, 2013. The Malvinas Islands have a wind farm with 6 mills generating 33 percent of the electricity consumed by the residents. An employee enters a mill 44 meters high at the wind farm in the … Continue reading Wind farm in Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands)
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Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Combined revenues for wind, solar and biofuels amounted to $248.7 (£166.52) billion last year, adding just $2.6 (£1.74) billion to 2011 revenues ($246.1 billion), according to a report by US based cleantech analyst Clean Edge published today. The falling price of solar was cited as the major factor for last year’s subdued revenues, compared … Continue reading Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Continue readingMozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
The South Korean company Hyosung announced on Monday that it is to install solar power stations in Mozambique to generate 1.3 megawatts of electricity. The contract is with the Mozambican government’s Energy Fund (FUNAE) and is worth 32 million US dollars. A further contract has been signed with the publicly owned electricity company, EDM, under … Continue reading Mozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
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Nordex: 10 firm wind energy contracts for over 80 MW received
The Nordex Group’s German business is continuing to grow – especially in the light wind sector. Since the launch of series production in summer 2012, Nordex has installed approximately 60 wind turbines. In the first few weeks of the year, it gained new orders comprising in total 84 MW for its N117/2400 wind turbine. Most … Continue reading Nordex: 10 firm wind energy contracts for over 80 MW received
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Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Meredith, an unabashed enthusiast of utility-scale wind power, covers most of the bases in her article, including the suspicion–expressed in the title–that her view of the technology might be quite different had she been exposed to the fear-laden rumors that are fanned by anti-wind groups: “What if I been told that windmills would make … Continue reading Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Continue readingObama administration approves wind energy, solar power projects
The bulk of the coming renewables rush is happening in the state — since 2009, more than 15 gigawatts of wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and transmission projects have been approved on federal land in California. The Obama administration has approved two solar projects in California and one wind energy project in Nevada with … Continue reading Obama administration approves wind energy, solar power projects
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Feds Approve Searchlight Wind Energy Project
A medium-scale wind energy project in Searchlight, Nev., is a step closer to being built. In a statement Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved the 200-Megawatt wind energy project that would be built on public land. This would be the second utility-scale wind energy project to be allowed in … Continue reading Feds Approve Searchlight Wind Energy Project
Continue readingHaiti : solar power for Hospital Bernard Mevs
NRG Energy, based in Princeton, announced it is installing a solar power system at Hospital Bernard Mevs, in Port-au-Prince, in order to provide reliable power to the hospital, and allow doctors to improve patient care. The work should be completed by next week. David Crane, president and CEO of NRG Energy, has played, which played … Continue reading Haiti : solar power for Hospital Bernard Mevs
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Vestas says Pueblo factory part of recovery plan
Vestas Wind Systems is putting some of its factories up for sale, buttheir converted tower factory in Pueblo is still part of their recovery plan. Vestas spokesman Andrew Longeteig said the Pueblo tower factory is still ramping up to meet market demand and hiring more than 100 people by the end of March. He said … Continue reading Vestas says Pueblo factory part of recovery plan
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