The Paraguana wind farm will generate 100 megawatts of electricity by the end of the year to meet the demand of about 33,000 houses in Venezuela, by means of an environmentally friendly power supply system which leaves the use of oils behind. Jesus Luongo, general manager of refining center Paraguana, branch of state oil company … Continue reading Wind energy in Venezuela: Wind Farm To Supply Electricity For 33,000 Homes
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Vestas wins 51 MW Sweden wind energy order
Swedish basic industry leader Holmen Energy invests in Vestas wind power with 51 MW order. Holmen Energy, together with the investment fund Eurofideme 2, has signed an agreement to construct a wind power plant using 17 V112 3.0 MW wind turbines. The two investors will co-own the project, which will be ready for turbine installation … Continue reading Vestas wins 51 MW Sweden wind energy order
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American wind industry
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has published a first-of-its-kind report on recommended operations, maintenance and reliability practices for modern wind turbines and projects. Wind energy has grown into a significant portion of America’s mainstream energy supply, and this new report is intended to help establish industry-wide practices. The report, first announced at the … Continue reading American wind industry
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A Report on the Global Market for Carbon Fiberwith Forecasts to 2020
After years of steady but unimpressive growth, the global carbon fiber industry is finally set for a boom in revenue, thanks to burgeoning demand from the wind energy market, says this new report. According to the firm’s latest release, global carbon fiber demand will hit 153,700 tons in 2020, climbing from 52,500 tons in … Continue reading A Report on the Global Market for Carbon Fiberwith Forecasts to 2020
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Renewable energy targets reduce costs and contribute to economic growth
At the occasion of the EC high-level stakeholder conference on “A 2030 framework for climate and energy policies”, the European Renewable Energy Council releases its key recommendations to the consultation on the 2030 Green Paper, including that renewable energy targets will be critical to reduce energy costs in the long term1. “The 2020 binding … Continue reading Renewable energy targets reduce costs and contribute to economic growth
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EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the completion of the construction of the Teesside offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the completion of the construction of the Teesside offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom Paris, 19 June 2013. EDF Energies Nouvelles is pleased to announce the completion of the construction of the Teesside offshore wind farm, built by EDF Energy Renewables, a joint venture between EDF Energy and EDF Energies … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the completion of the construction of the Teesside offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
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Vestas launch campaign to push back at truth-distorting anti-wind lobby
Vestas, one of the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturers, as well as Greenpeace and other environmental groups, have launched a campaign to push back at a virulent anti-wind lobby that continually distorts the truth about the electricity-generating technology in Australia. “The wind industry is being challenged by an anti-wind lobby that often disregards factual information,” … Continue reading Vestas launch campaign to push back at truth-distorting anti-wind lobby
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Finavera Wind Energy Reports Results of Annual General and Special Shareholder Meeting
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera’) (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce the results of its Annual General and Special Shareholder Meeting on June 14, 2013. Shareholders voted in favour of all items of business. A total of 9,480,551 or 23.91% of the issued common shares as of the record date for the meeting were voted, … Continue reading Finavera Wind Energy Reports Results of Annual General and Special Shareholder Meeting
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Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice for Tarfaya wind farm
Construction has started on a 300MW wind farm in Morocco which will be one of the largest in Africa. Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice to lenders during construction and operational phases. During the development phase of the wind farm, the consultancy provided contract, technical, environmental and social due diligence services. The project developer is … Continue reading Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice for Tarfaya wind farm
Continue readingVestas takes fight to anti-wind energy lobby
Vestas this week launches the first phase of a cutting-edge global campaign to separate myths from facts and to channel public support toward political action favouring wind energy. The campaign embodies a unique approach to dealing with significant business challenges, integrating multiple marketing, communications, and public affairs channels and platforms. Vestas Group Senior Vice President … Continue reading Vestas takes fight to anti-wind energy lobby
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Spanish Concentrated Solar Power sector asks Europe to start proceedings against Spain
The rules violate the principles of reasonable cost and legal certainty, assuming a cut of 37% in concentrating solar power sector revenues regarding the conditions in which they were decided on their investment.
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Developing a Regional Renewable Energy Roadmap for Central America
The region is a worldwide leader in hydropower and geothermal energy, and most Central American countries are developing wind power projects. Yet the region is far from harvesting its enormous renewable energy resources to their fullest potentials, according to a new report from the Worldwatch Institute, The Way Forward for Renewable Energy in Central America.
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Gamesa and Infigen end legal battle over wind turbines
Infigen Energy, which has interests in 18 U.S. wind farms, and Gamesa Wind US LLC announced that they have settled all outstanding legal proceedings related to Gamesa-manufactured turbines purchased by Infigen. The long-lasting legal disputes related to five U.S. wind farms in which Infigen holds interest, particularly California’s Kumeyaay Wind Farm. Four other U.S. wind … Continue reading Gamesa and Infigen end legal battle over wind turbines
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NALCO – Commissioning of 2nd Wind Power Project Starts
As part of its diversification plans, the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna PSU, has been foraying into other metals and energy sectors. The company has set up its 2nd Wind Power Plant at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan with a capacity of 47.6 MW. A part of the project has been commissioned … Continue reading NALCO – Commissioning of 2nd Wind Power Project Starts
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Wind energy in cold climates to increase by 72%
There is huge potential for wind energy in the coldest regions of the globe, a new report from the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland suggests. The VTT cites the latest forecasts, which show that between 45 and 50 gigawatts of wind energy will be built in cold climates by 2017. This would mean an … Continue reading Wind energy in cold climates to increase by 72%
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Nelja Energia opens Lithuania’s largest wind farm
Nelja Energia has opened Lithuania’s largest wind farm at Ciuteliai, some 15 kilometres north of Šilut? and 19km east of the Baltic Sea coast. A renewable energy developer has opened the biggest wind power plant in Lithuania, the Ciuteliai wind farm. Nelja Energia AS says the wind farm will generate enough power for 27,000 homes. … Continue reading Nelja Energia opens Lithuania’s largest wind farm
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44 countries added a combined 45 GW of wind energy capacity in 2012
In another record year for wind power, at least 44 countries added a combined 45 GW of wind energy capacity (more than any other renewable technology), increasing the global total by 19% to 283 GW. The United States was the leading market, but China remains the leader for total installed capacity. Wind power is expanding … Continue reading 44 countries added a combined 45 GW of wind energy capacity in 2012
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Wind energy in Seychelles: Masdar launches wind farm
The Port Victoria Wind Power Project, Masdar’s six-megawatt wind farm in the Republic of Seychelles, which consists of eight wind turbines across two small islands off the coast of Mahe to provide electricity to more than 2,100 homes, will be inaugurated today. Before the wind farm began operations, the Seychelles was entirely dependent on imported … Continue reading Wind energy in Seychelles: Masdar launches wind farm
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Vestas and green groups to fight anti-wind farm campaign
The world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer is joining forces with environmental groups in a global campaign to rouse the “silent majority” of people who support renewable energy to fight back against what it claims is “misinformation” spread by some anti-wind activists that is threatening the industry. Morten Albaek, senior vice-president of the Danish wind turbine … Continue reading Vestas and green groups to fight anti-wind farm campaign
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150 layoffs at Siemens’ CSP components plant in Israel
Siemens is firing 75% of the 200 employees at its concentrated solar power plant in Beit Shemesh, after failing to find a buyer for it. Siemens AG is firing 150 of the 200 employees of its solar energy plant (formerly Solel Solar Systems) in Beit Shemesh, after failing to find a buyer for it. Siemens … Continue reading 150 layoffs at Siemens’ CSP components plant in Israel
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