In the wake of today’s announcement from Nordex USA, Inc. that it will cease manufacturing wind turbine housings at its factory in Jonesboro, Arkansas, largely because of unpredictable U.S. policies, the U.S. wind energy industry renewed its call for a predictable tax policy to keep U.S. manufacturing jobs. “Wind power has been good for Arkansas … Continue reading Wind energy industry says consistent tax policy from Congress needed to avoid losing more U.S. manufacturing jobs
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The wind energy produced 19,3% of of electricity in June in Spain
The peninsular electricity demand in the month of June, after taking into account the effects of timing and temperatures fell by 1.8% over the same month last year. Gross demand has been from 19,239 GWh, 7.3% lower than in June 2012. In June, the generation from renewable energy sources in Spain has accounted for 45.2% … Continue reading The wind energy produced 19,3% of of electricity in June in Spain
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Goldwind Australia Wind Farm Wins AUD250mn Loans
The Gullen Range wind farm in Australia, the largest overseas wind power project of Xinjiang Goldwind Science And Technology Co.,Ltd. to date, has won AUD 250 million non-recourse financing from a syndication of five financial institutions including National Australia Bank, Bank of China, Bank of Communications, China Construction Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of … Continue reading Goldwind Australia Wind Farm Wins AUD250mn Loans
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Wind energy project approved for Arizona
Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has announced the approval of a wind farm in northwestern Arizona. The project about 40 miles northwest of Kingman is expected to provide up to 500 megawatts to the electricity grid. That’s enough energy to power up to 175,000 houses. It’s also projected to create about 750 jobs through construction and … Continue reading Wind energy project approved for Arizona
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Vestas receives 107 MW wind energy order in Australia
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for the supply of 51 wind turbines to the Taralga Wind Farm project in New South Wales, Australia. The 106.8 megawatt (MW) order is made up of a combination of V90-2.0 MW, V100-1.8 MW and V90-3.0 MW turbines and will be supplied using Australian manufactured steel towers. … Continue reading Vestas receives 107 MW wind energy order in Australia
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The wind energy produced 19,3% of of electricity in June in Spain
The peninsular electricity demand in the month of June, after taking into account the effects of timing and temperatures fell by 1.8% over the same month last year. Gross demand has been from 19,239 GWh, 7.3% lower than in June 2012. In June, the generation from renewable energy sources in Spain has accounted for 45.2% … Continue reading The wind energy produced 19,3% of of electricity in June in Spain
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Concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage
On July the 3rd 2013 Archimede Solar Energy (ASE) and Chiyoda Corporation ground break the most advanced concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage. On July the 3rd 2013 Archimede Solar Energy (ASE) and Chiyoda Corporation ground break the most advanced concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage. The CSP plant represents the first … Continue reading Concentrated solar power installation with thermal energy storage
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Nordex adjusts structures to local US wind energy market situation
Nordex SE announced today that the company will cease nacelle production at its Jonesboro, Arkansas facility after it completes the orders in its current pipeline. The decision was driven by the wind industry’s global overcapacity and the continued uncertainty and instability of the US market. The decision will not impact the current year’s business performance, … Continue reading Nordex adjusts structures to local US wind energy market situation
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Vestas signs 87 MW Philippines wind energy deal
Vestas’ new 87 MW order in the emerging wind market of the Philippines made possible through close co-operation with EDC, the Philippines’ leading renewable energy developer. With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 29 of 28 June 2013, today, Vestas received a firm and unconditional order from Energy Development Corporation (EDC) of … Continue reading Vestas signs 87 MW Philippines wind energy deal
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Wind resource assessment results: how accurate can we be?
The wind is not the same everywhere, every day. It can vary depending on the landscape, the altitude and the climate. A turbine on a mountain in Switzerland will not have the same wind conditions as a turbine on a delta in Italy. Yet for wind energy developers and investors, knowing as far as possible … Continue reading Wind resource assessment results: how accurate can we be?
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GE Accelerates Wind Energy Development in Brazil with New Services Center
This facility, the first of two service centers opening in Brazil this year, enables GE to more quickly and efficiently put local expertise to work for customers, responding to rapidly growing demand for advanced wind energy services. According to the Global Wind Energy Council, wind energy is one of Brazil
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67 Turbine Wind Farm for New South Wales Region (Australia)
The wind farm will be located outside of Nimmitabel, in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains region, and is permitted for potential future expansion to 121 wind turbines. Energy generated by the 67 turbine wind farm would be equivalent to the required energy needs of approximately 40,000 homes in the region. Continental Wind Partners (CWP), … Continue reading 67 Turbine Wind Farm for New South Wales Region (Australia)
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Enel Green Power investing in wind energy
The Wind Energy Convention 2013 was held in Madrid over 12-13 June, an event which was attended by Maurizio Bezzeccheri, Head of Iberia and America Latina at Enel Green Power. The convention showed that there will be a fast-paced growth of wind power and renewable energy in general until 2020. Wind power is growing and … Continue reading Enel Green Power investing in wind energy
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Wind energy in Angola: First wind farm
Studies for construction of the first wind farm in Angola, which will be built in the city of Tômbwa as part of a public-private partnership (PPP), are at an advanced stage, said the provincial director for Energy and Water of Namibe province, Arlindo Tavares. Tavares also told Angolan weekly newspaper Expansão that the wind power … Continue reading Wind energy in Angola: First wind farm
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Wind energy in Mexico: wind farm in Nuevo Leon
Eolica Santa Catarina said its $51 million wind farm in the northern Mexican state of Nuevo Leon started operating. The wind farm uses state-of-the-art General Electric turbines. The wind farm will supply electricity to six cities, including the industrial center of Monterrey, in Nuevo Leon, providing annual fuel savings of 15 million pesos ($1.13 million). … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: wind farm in Nuevo Leon
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Floating Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines
Final tank tests conducted at the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) as preparation for a full scale GICON® SOF pilot plant installation exceed expectations. The GICON® SOF floating offshore foundation is an exceptional innovation and provides new opportunities for offshore wind park development. Final wind and wave tank tests were conducted at the Maritime Research … Continue reading Floating Foundation for Offshore Wind Turbines
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Vestas wins 99 MW Sweden wind energy order
Vestas is pleased to announce its first order from Rabbalshede Kraft AB. The 99 MW order will supply 33 V112-3.0 MW turbines for two projects – in Årjäng, Värmland; and in Skaveröd, located in Uddevalla. The contract includes turbine delivery, installation, and commissioning; an eight-year Active Management Output (AOM) 5000 service agreement, offering the customer … Continue reading Vestas wins 99 MW Sweden wind energy order
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Dramatic EWEA public debate on energy future gets down to business
In a European Commission building in Brussels yesterday morning, high-level representatives from business groups, renewable energy, the chemical industry, the gas industry, a health and environment alliance and an MEP battled it out in front of an audience of over 100. The topic was EU energy policy after 2020s. The scene was set by Moderator … Continue reading Dramatic EWEA public debate on energy future gets down to business
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Downer GE Consortium Awarded Boco Rock Wind Farm Contract
When all stages are completed, the wind farm will consist of over 100 wind turbines on a site located 10 kilometres south west of Nimmitabel, in the New South Wales Snowy Mountains region. Downer EDI Limited (Downer) announced it had been awarded a contract, with consortium partner GE Australia and New Zealand, for work on … Continue reading Downer GE Consortium Awarded Boco Rock Wind Farm Contract
Continue readingGeothermal and wind energy in Armenia
According to preliminary data, wind energy potential makes 5,000 megawatts in Armenia. There is much potential of geothermal energy in Armenia. This potential amounts to 250 megawatts (25% of electricity consumed in Armenia) in Aragatsotn province, the deputy head of Pure Energy NGO Hayk Khachatrian told Aysor.am. Their NGO participated in the 6th DigiTec business … Continue reading Geothermal and wind energy in Armenia
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