While electric bicycles (e-bicycles) are still a nascent market in North America, they have been embraced in many Asia Pacific countries as well as some countries in Europe. As the use of bicycles, scooters, and other forms of two-wheeled transport as commuting vehicles rises in large cities around the world, e-bicycles are expected to expand … Continue reading Electric Bicycles Will Reach Nearly $11 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2020
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Brazil lowers wind energy prices by 20 percent in august auction
The Brazilian government lowered the maximum price developers may sell energy by 20 percent in next month’s auction for new wind farms. Developers that win contracts in the so-called reserve energy auction won’t be allowed to charge more than 117 reais ($52.70) a megawatt-hour, Brasilia-based electricity regulator Agencia Nacional de Energia Eletrica, known as Aneel, … Continue reading Brazil lowers wind energy prices by 20 percent in august auction
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First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine
First Wind Energy, through subsidiary Blue Sky West, is proposing what would be the biggest wind farm in New England: 62 wind turbines with up to 186 MW capacity, spanning several towns in two counties in a stretch of Central Maine. The proposed project would be spread across several locations with turbines in Bingham, Mayfield … Continue reading First Wind plans 186 MW wind farm in Maine
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Two new wind farms in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is adding two new wind farms that will provide a combined 250 megawatts of wind energy to utilities in Arkansas and Nebraska, developers said. Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. said it’s reached an agreement to sell 150 megawatts of wind energy to Arkansas Electric Cooperative Corp., which is part of a cooperative that provides … Continue reading Two new wind farms in Oklahoma
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Renault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
Renault-Nissan reached a major milestone earlier this month by selling its 100,000th electric vehicle. The lucky customer was American graduate student Allison Howard, who became the owner of a Leaf. “The age of the mainstream zero-emission vehicle is here,” said Renault-Nissan Alliance Chairman and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “We expect demand to keep growing as the … Continue reading Renault-Nissan sells 100,000th electric car
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Gamesa improved profitability in the first half of the year
Gamesa obtained 22 million euro in net income in the first half of 2013, compared with a loss of 33 million euro in the same period last year, despite the complex economic and sector situation. This positive result, together with growth in margins, continues the trend to improved profitability that commenced in the first quarter … Continue reading Gamesa improved profitability in the first half of the year
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Radar technology can solve wind energy aviation issues
Aviation constraints are a huge issue for the wind industry. According to Renewable UK, for example, half of all wind farm developments in the UK will face objections from aviation stakeholders on the grounds of radar interference, obstruction or impact to low flying. However, a new radar technology could help solve some of these problems. … Continue reading Radar technology can solve wind energy aviation issues
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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec
Built by Borea Construction and comprised of 40 REpower (Suzlon) 2 MW wind turbines, Saint-Robert-Bellarmin created up to 150 jobs during the construction phase and was developed with a significant amount of regionally manufactured components. Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE:ENB) and EDF EN Canada Inc. today announced that they have closed on an agreement under … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partner in the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin Wind energy project in Quebec
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EDF Renewable Energy enters into agreement to acquire Hereford Wind Project
EDF Renewable Energy announced it has entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement with Lincoln Renewable Energy to acquire the first phase of the up to 500 megawatt (MW) Hereford Wind Project in Texas, subject to certain conditions precedent, with an option to acquire the second phase of the project. Construction is expected to commence … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy enters into agreement to acquire Hereford Wind Project
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Voltalia to build 90 MW wind farms in Brazil
Voltalia said it will begin construction August 1 on three wind farms in Brazil for a total installed capacity of 90 MW. Civil engineering works will be carried out by Brazilian Cortez Engenharia, while WEG Equipamentos Eletricos will be in charge of electrical infrastructure. Wind turbines and towers will be provided by Acciona Windpower. The … Continue reading Voltalia to build 90 MW wind farms in Brazil
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GDF-Suez, EDP Join Areva in French Offshore Wind Farm Bid
French power utilities GDF-Suez and EDP Renewables, part of Portugal’s Energias de Portugal group, have decided to join French nuclear technology group Areva to submit tenders for two offshore wind farm projects in France. The companies will bid for 500-megawatt wind farms to be built at Le Treport, in the English Channel, and near the … Continue reading GDF-Suez, EDP Join Areva in French Offshore Wind Farm Bid
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Wind energy in South Africa: Jeffreys Bay wind farm
On the 22nd of July 2013 began transport of wind tubines from the port of Ngqura to the Jeffreys Bay wind farm. This marks a milestone in the construction of one the largest wind farms in South Africa’s renewable energy integrated power producer programme (REIPPP) to date. The first shipments of components will be transported … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Jeffreys Bay wind farm
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Iberdrola and Port of Sassnitz sign offshore terminal lease for Wikinger wind farm
Iberdrola, through its Berlin-based subsidiary Iberdrola Renovables Offshore Deutschland, and Fährhafen Sassnitz GmbH have announced the signature of a lease agreement for the Port’s Offshore Terminal South, which will be used for storage and pre-assembly activities of the Wikinger project installation. The contract was signed last Friday at a ceremony presided over by Mr. Erwin … Continue reading Iberdrola and Port of Sassnitz sign offshore terminal lease for Wikinger wind farm
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Interior Announces Nation
In June, the DOI and BOEM announced the first-ever competitive lease sale for wind energy on the OCS. That auction will be held July 31 and offer 164,750 acres offshore Rhode Island and Massachusetts. According to BOEM, the wind energy area offshore Virginia will be auctioned as a single lease and has the potential to … Continue reading Interior Announces Nation
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RES Americas to develop and construct 200 MW wind project for Xcel Energy
RES America Developments Inc., a subsidiary of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas), a leader in the development and construction of wind and solar projects in North America, is pleased to announce it is working with Xcel Energy to construct the 200 megawatt (MW) Pleasant Valley Wind Farm. The project is near Austin, Minnesota, adjacent … Continue reading RES Americas to develop and construct 200 MW wind project for Xcel Energy
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Wind energy in Australia: Goldwind achieves financial close for Gullen Range wind farm
Goldwind announced the financial close on its largest overseas wind power project – the 165.5MW Gullen Range Wind Farm. The financing facility was closed and the first drawdown has been completed. The transaction includes a project financing facility of $250m AUD. The National Australia Bank (NAB) acted as Financial Advisor and also led the financing as … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Goldwind achieves financial close for Gullen Range wind farm
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Anti-wind power column ignores subsidies for other energy sources
The federal government gives tax benefits to all energy producers, not just to renewables. M.D. Harmon’s column (“Alternative power sources must pass free-market test,” July 12) suggests that “wind and solar power-generating ‘schemes’ (are) based on developer-enriching government subsidies,” while “fossil fuels, nuclear and hydroelectric power” are not. According to SourceWatch.org, “Federal coal … Continue reading Anti-wind power column ignores subsidies for other energy sources
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Wind power good for U.S.
David A. Ridenour’s column culled a series of exposed myths, called them facts and developed wildly misinformed conclusions (“Should Congress end subsidies for wind power?” July 14). The majority of U.S. wind turbines installed do not use rare earth metals, and even those that do not have domestic supply options. Federal incentives to wind and … Continue reading Wind power good for U.S.
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Should subsidies for wind power end? NO
As more and more Americans become aware of the critical need to combat global warming, one of our key weapons literally is blowing in the wind. A recent report by the Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory says wind power will be a key component of the renewable energy blend it says can provide … Continue reading Should subsidies for wind power end? NO
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Rainbow Power Company to provide solar PV systems to Papua New Guinea
Rainbow Power Company has signed a contract to provide consultancy, training services and solar photovoltaic (PV) equipment to a project to provide PV-powered mini-grids to 49 villages in Western Province, Papua New Guinea. Villages will receive a three-phase solar/battery/inverter system that will supply electricity for lighting, television, phone charging and a community cool room. The … Continue reading Rainbow Power Company to provide solar PV systems to Papua New Guinea
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