A report published by Citibank, a major international bank, has found that the future of shale gas in Europe is shrouded in uncertainties and the energy technology may not be as viable as had been previously claimed. The same report found that renewables will cost the same as conventional fuels (including gas) in many parts … Continue reading Future of shale gas challenging, cost of renewables falling
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New report further confirms renewable energy is reliable
A new study adds to the large body of studies and real-world grid operating experience showing that large amounts of renewable energy can be reliably integrated into utility systems, while also producing significant benefits for consumers and the environment. The report, entitled
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South Dakota legislation provides economic development opportunities
With a comprehensive economic development package signed into law March 25, the South Dakota legislature sent a strong message to the wind energy industry that it values wind development, according to a news release from the South Dakota Wind Energy Association (SDWEA). The new legislation, the group said, “combines an enhanced business environment with South … Continue reading South Dakota legislation provides economic development opportunities
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Vestas wins Danish Internet Award
Vestas took first prize within the categories “Digital Business Development” as well as “Data Application”. Furthermore, Vestas was awarded the jury’s special award, the “Pioneer Prize”, for creating a positive, forward looking image of e-business. Winning not only one but three digital business awards underlines the Danish turbine makers’ ability to make innovative digital solutions … Continue reading Vestas wins Danish Internet Award
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Wind power surges to new record
The Global Wind Energy Council released its Annual Market Update today, with a comprehensive snapshot of the global wind industry at the end of 2012, along with a 5-year forecast out to 2017. Although policy uncertainty in the main OECD markets is a cause for concern, strong markets in China, India and Brazil, as well … Continue reading Wind power surges to new record
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Clenergy partners with CGN Solar Energy on a 300 MW PV project in Lijiang, China
Ljiang city officials recently hosted an investment forum and anew project signing ceremony in Shenzhen, China. Led by Mayor He Lianghui, Lijiang city’s delegation signed a number of cooperation agreements covering several investment and development projects in Lijiang. The new projects include a 300MW solar PV project. Clenergy as the solar park solution providerwill team … Continue reading Clenergy partners with CGN Solar Energy on a 300 MW PV project in Lijiang, China
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Production Tax Credit remains primary policy driver for American wind power
A report from GAO (the Government Accountability Office) to be considered in a hearing on Capitol Hill today confirms that nearly all the financial value to wind developers is in a single remaining program, although the report also lists other programs that are now defunct, aren’t even used by wind energy, or apply to fossil … Continue reading Production Tax Credit remains primary policy driver for American wind power
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Wind energy in Poland: Taiga Mistral has completed the construction of the wind farm Radostowo
Taiga Mistral, the Spanish Private Equity management company has completed the construction of the wind farm Radostowo in Subkowy, Poland. The facility, with a total capacity of 8 MW, consists of four wind turbines from the Spanish manufacturer Gamesa. The construction was supervised by Tundra Advisory, a Polish company with deep expertise in the wind energy … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland: Taiga Mistral has completed the construction of the wind farm Radostowo
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Alstom hands over offshore substation for Trianel
The Borkum wind farm consists of 80 wind turbines situated on 56 kilometres-squared, north of the Borkum coast. The wind farm has a generation capacity of 400MW – enough to supply almost 200,000 households with power. Alstom’s offshore wind power substation platform connects the turbines to the onshore power grid at the connection point. Wolfgang … Continue reading Alstom hands over offshore substation for Trianel
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Alstom and Renova Energia sign a first contract worth
Alstom Renewable Power and Renova Energia, a leader in wind power generation in Brazil, signed the first contract, as part of the agreement announced in February 2013, to supply equipment to wind farms in Bahia State. Worth around €450 million, the contract was booked in fiscal year 2012/13. These farms will represent a capacity of … Continue reading Alstom and Renova Energia sign a first contract worth
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Ilocos Norte welcomes 2nd wind farm in Burgos
Another wind farm project in Ilocos Norte breaks ground today in Burgos town, 50 kilometers north of Laoag City. The Energy Development Corp., the country’s largest geothermal producer, will build the $300 million, 87-megawatt Burgos Wind Project (BWP) which covers around 600 hectares of land across three villages in Burgos, namely, Saoit, Poblacion and Nagsurot. … Continue reading Ilocos Norte welcomes 2nd wind farm in Burgos
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Japan Puts Nuclear Energy on Hold, Embraces Solar Power
Two years after the Fukushima Daiichi disaster in 2011, Japan has scaled back it’s nuclear power and is seeking to diversify it’s energy mix, with solar power showing the strongest growth. Supporters of Japan’s nuclear industry claim it would be unwise to give up the advantages of nuclear power because of a single accident. However, … Continue reading Japan Puts Nuclear Energy on Hold, Embraces Solar Power
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Poland
Poland is the biggest wind energy market in the EU’s newer Member States, but wobbles in government support have made investors nervous. We spoke to Ewa Kurdy?a, Director of the Polish Wind Energy Association, to find out what’s going on… Poland’s National Renewable Energy Action Plan indicates that cumulative wind capacity should increase by an … Continue reading Poland
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EU Parliament fails to fix carbon market
“The European Parliament today voted against repairing the collapsing carbon market”, said Rémi Gruet, Senior Climate Advisor of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) in Brussels. “MEPs have voted against the polluter pays principle and putting a market-oriented price on carbon emissions”. “This makes the ETS irrelevant in Europe’s bid to reduce the use of … Continue reading EU Parliament fails to fix carbon market
Continue readingNorth Carolina business leaders alarmed by attack on renewable energy
House Bill Would Harm State’s Economy, Pull Rug Out from Under Burgeoning Renewable Energy Rolling back North Carolina’s highly successful Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (REPS) will hurt the economy, hurt consumers and hurt job growth in the state, business owners and advocates said in a press conference call Monday. As early as … Continue reading North Carolina business leaders alarmed by attack on renewable energy
Continue readingGeorgia Mt. Community Wind produces 1 million kWh in single week
The Georgia Mountain Community Wind farm (GMCW) in Milton, Vt., on which construction was completed December 31, 2012, produced more than 1 million kWh in a single week, according to a news release from the project developer. During the first week in April, the community wind farm operated at a 63.7 percent capacity factor, producing … Continue reading Georgia Mt. Community Wind produces 1 million kWh in single week
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Wind energy in Nepal
A morning in Kathmandu, Nepal. Continuing with the series of
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Brazil’s wind energy have 2.5 GW capacity
The installed wind energy generation capacity at Brazil’s 108 farms reached 2.5 gigawatts (GW) in 2012, up 73% from 2011, according to the annual industry balance released this Monday (15th) by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica). Wind energy accounted for 2% of the country’s energy mix last year. Out of the total capacity, 1.3 … Continue reading Brazil’s wind energy have 2.5 GW capacity
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Zernitz II wind farm completed and Langwedel II wind farm under construction
The wind farm project developer, PNE WIND AG, has completed the construction of the “Zernitz II” wind farm in Brandenburg comprising of three Vestas V90 wind turbines with a hub height of 95 meters and a total nominal capacity of 6 MW. The wind turbines are already operating. In addition, PNE WIND AG has begun … Continue reading Zernitz II wind farm completed and Langwedel II wind farm under construction
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Wind energy a good deal for Ontario
Contrary to a Fraser Institute report released today titled “Environmental and Economic Consequences of Ontario’s Green Energy Act”, wind energy has helped clean Ontario’s electricity system and deliver hundreds of millions of dollars to rural communities – with little additional cost passed on to ratepayers. An analysis of consumer rate impacts by Power Advisory, Customer … Continue reading Wind energy a good deal for Ontario
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