Zero Emission Bay Area (ZEBA) — a group of regional transit agencies in Northern California — operates twelve, zero-emission, fuel cell buses in real-world service throughout the Bay Area’s diverse communities and landscapes. 11. Similar to a battery, a fuel cell is a device that produces electricity through an electrochemical reaction — a chemical reaction … Continue reading Top 11 Things You Didn
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Belarus to build wind energy plant under EU Green Economy project
A wind farm plant will be built near Novogrudok as part of the Belarus-EU international technical assistance project “Green Economy in Belarus”, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vladimir Tsalko told media after a ceremony of signing the agreement on financing the project at the total tune of €12 million. On the EU’s behalf the … Continue reading Belarus to build wind energy plant under EU Green Economy project
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Globeleq Inaugurates 44 MW Eolo Wind Farm in Nicaragua
Globeleq, the emerging markets power company, has inaugurated its 44 MW Eolo de Nicaragua S.A. (Eolo) wind farm in Nicaragua, strengthening its position as the leading renewable energy company in the Central American region. The Eolo wind farm is located in the province of Rivas on the shores of Lake Nicaragua, about 123 kms south … Continue reading Globeleq Inaugurates 44 MW Eolo Wind Farm in Nicaragua
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India retains fifth position in global wind energy market
Despite poor pace of capacity addition in the states like Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra , India retained its position in top five world wind energy markets in 2012 . India remained third largest market for new turbines in 2012 with capacity addition of 2441 mw, revealed World Wind Energy Report 2012. World’s … Continue reading India retains fifth position in global wind energy market
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Morocco is ploughing ahead with a programme to boost wind energy production
Morocco is ploughing ahead with a programme to boost wind energy production, particularly in the southern Tarfaya region, where Africa’s largest wind farm is set to open in 2014. The kingdom, which has no hydrocarbon reserves of its own, hopes to cover 42 percent of its energy needs with renewable sources by 2020, and has … Continue reading Morocco is ploughing ahead with a programme to boost wind energy production
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Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa
Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the Sere wind power plant on the west coast of South Africa. This is already the second wind power order for Siemens from South Africa. The Sere project is a flagship project for the customer ESKOM, which is one of the world’s largest utilities. … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind power order from South Africa
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SSE to Acquire Dunmaglass Wind Farm Project, Invest GBP200 Million
Power supplier SSE PLC (SSE.LN) said Friday that it has reached agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Group to acquire the Dunmaglass wind farm project in Scotland and plans to invest 200 million pounds in the project including acquisition, development and capital costs. MAIN FACTS: -SSE expects to begin full construction of the wind farm in … Continue reading SSE to Acquire Dunmaglass Wind Farm Project, Invest GBP200 Million
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Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
Stateside military bases are generating 130 megawatts of solar energy — a modest amount that’s only enough to power 22,000 homes, but still a step the solar power industry says is improving national security. Ambitious plans call for solar power to make up 58 percent of the military’s renewable energy capability by 2017, according to … Continue reading Solar Energy Reduces Military Costs, Boosts Security, Saves Lives
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Yingli Green Energy to supply 220 MW PV modules for China power investment corporation
Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE) (“Yingli Green Energy” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy company and one of the world’s largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (“PV”) manufacturers, which markets its products under the brand “Yingli Solar”, today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Yingli Energy (China) Company Limited (“Yingli China”), has succeeded in … Continue reading Yingli Green Energy to supply 220 MW PV modules for China power investment corporation
Continue readingFrench and German ministers call for 2030 renewable energy targets
Writing in France’s prestigious centre-left daily newspaper Le Monde, Peter Altmaier, the German environment minister, and Delphine Batho, his French counterpart, underlined the need for a 2030 renewable energy target and highlighed the importance of renewables in transforming the European economy, improving energy security and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. “We want to make the energy … Continue reading French and German ministers call for 2030 renewable energy targets
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GWU issues RFP for renewable energy
George Washington University (GWU) has released a Request for Proposals for wind and/or solar projects for the purchase of 75,000 megawatt-hours (MWh) per year of renewable energy on a long-term basis (15-20 years). This RFP was released in coordination with a similar RFP from the Department of General Services (DGS) of the District of Columbia … Continue reading GWU issues RFP for renewable energy
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Nordex to build Ireland
Nordex has started construction works of the Knockacummer wind farm for the state-owned Irish utility Bord Gáis Eireann. In the end of 2012, the utility again opted for Nordex strong-wind turbines and placed an order for 35 N90/2500 wind turbines for the Knockacummer wind farm. The contract provides for the turn-key completion of the wind … Continue reading Nordex to build Ireland
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Gamesa reinforces its strategic commitment to Brazil having met the nations new local content requirements
Gamesa has achieved another milestone in its Brazilian market strategy, having accredited the new local content requirements established just four months ago by Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Económico y Social (BNDES) for foreign companies operating in Brazil. So far, just one other company has met these requirements. The new regulation, compliance with which is a … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its strategic commitment to Brazil having met the nations new local content requirements
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Suriname Promotes Solar Energy Project
The government of Surinam announced it will invest in producing solar energy to electrify remote communities in that nation. The pilot project will be carried out in Gunzi, in Surinam, and nearly 50 families will be benefited with the program. The energy generated by solar panels that will be set up will be enough for … Continue reading Suriname Promotes Solar Energy Project
Continue readingRES completes The Grange Wind Farm
Renewable Energy Systems is celebrating the completion of The Grange Wind Farm, which lies between Sutton Bridge and Tydd St Mary in Lincolnshire. At 14MW, the wind farm is capable of generating enough clean, green renewable electricity to meet the average needs of more than 10,000 homes. Construction work started in January 2012 and the … Continue reading RES completes The Grange Wind Farm
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Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa
Siemens Energy has been awarded an onshore wind power order for the 100MW Sere plant on the west coast of South Africa. The deal is the second win for Siemens in the country for its wind turbines and is a flagship project for state-owned utility Eskom. The scope of supply includes the delivery and installation … Continue reading Siemens wins 100 MW wind energy order from South Africa
Continue readingEDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland Paris, 16 May 2013. EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of the Fallago Rig wind farm in Scotland by EDF Energy Renewables, one of the largest onshore wind farms to be built in the United Kindgom with a 144 MW installed capacity. Located on … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles announces a 144 MW wind farm in Scotland
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Enel Green Power Keep its Promise of Growth
Figures for 2012 and the first quarter of 2013 show that Enel Green Power is continuing its trend of growth, after having put into service the new Ampliación Sierra del Cortado wind farm in Spain and increasing capacity. Enel Green Power has put the Ampliación Sierra del Cortado wind farm in Spain into service, increasing … Continue reading Enel Green Power Keep its Promise of Growth
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Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan
After the completion of its first wind farm in Pakistan, Nordex has now received another firmly financed order for the FWEL II project, which is being installed in the Province of Sindh, roughly 80 kilometers from Karachi. The 50 megawatt (MW) wind farm will be equipped with 20 N100/2500 multi-megawatt turbines configured for hot climates. … Continue reading Nordex receives the first down payment from the 5 x 50 MW contracts recently signed in Pakistan
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Schneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France
Schneider Electric has the ability of executing many projects in parallel with a complex logistics thanks to optimized plug-and-play solutions that cover the entire electrical balance of system. The Solar Business of Schneider Electric, a global leader in solutions for the solar power conversion chain which was recently distinguished as one of the Top 3 … Continue reading Schneider Electric has provided the electrical Balance of System for 85MW of solar power plants in France
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