Ukraine added 18.32 MW of new wind power capacity during the first six months of 2013. At the end of June the total wind capacity reached 315.76 MW, out of which 290.76 MW were connected to the national electricity grid, according to the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association (UWEA). In addition, several other wind energy projects … Continue reading Ukraine adds 18.32 MW of new wind energy in first half of 2013
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Professional-quality photos needed for 2014 AWEA calendar
Every year AWEA highlights the Power of Wind by showcasing the industry in its ever-popular annual wall calendar. Given the striking beauty of American wind power projects, which are set against an array of landscape backdrops around the country, the full-page monthly images are typically of wind farms, so please send us your best project … Continue reading Professional-quality photos needed for 2014 AWEA calendar
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Australia
The Australian Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) started operations on 1 July and has announced financing for two major wind farms. In a statement, the CEFC said it is investing $50 million as part of the refinancing of the A$1 billion Macarthur Wind Farm, in south-western Victoria. The 420 megawatt (MW) wind farm is … Continue reading Australia
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China eyes fivefold jump in solar power capacity
China is aiming for a fivefold increase in solar power generating capacity by 2015 to shore up domestic solar panel makers that are struggling with overcapacity. The country aims to install about 10 gigawatts of solar capacity annually from 2013-2015, bringing the total to more than 35 GW by the end of 2015, according to … Continue reading China eyes fivefold jump in solar power capacity
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Nordex supplying 45.6 MW to Michigan wind farm
Nordex USA, Inc. will be supplying 19 wind turbines to Exelon Wind, LLC for the next phase of the Beebe Community Wind Project in Gratiot County, Michigan. The first phase, which was completed in December 2012, features 34 of Nordex’ N117/2400 turbines and was the first major project worldwide to use the machines, specifically designed … Continue reading Nordex supplying 45.6 MW to Michigan wind farm
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Development banks spend 32 times more on fossil fuels than renewables
On 1 July Croatia became the 28th member of the EU. The country has started investing in wind power – indeed it is the leader of the western Balkan region, with 193.75 MW of wind turbines in operation at the end of 2012. However a new report underlines that international financial institutions must offer more … Continue reading Development banks spend 32 times more on fossil fuels than renewables
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Vestas joins DOE, Texas Tech to break ground on unique wind energy research facility
The never-ending push to improve the fundamentals of wind turbines, which have become many times stronger and more efficient through the years, continues. The Department of Energy and Vestas Wind Systems last week joined with Sandia National Laboratories and Texas Tech University to break ground on a new state-of-the-art wind turbine test facility in … Continue reading Vestas joins DOE, Texas Tech to break ground on unique wind energy research facility
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REpower completes installation of 325 MW Thornton Bank offshore wind farm
Suzlon Group completes installation of 325 MW Thornton Bank offshore wind farm. C-Power’s Thornton Bank wind farm features 48 REpower 6M wind turbines. The 6M is the world’s largest commercial offshore wind turbine at 6.15 MW. Phase III: Installation of 18 REpower 6M wind turbines in time completed. Suzlon Group-subsidiary, REpower Systems SE installed the … Continue reading REpower completes installation of 325 MW Thornton Bank offshore wind farm
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Alstom will supply 34 wind turbines to its first wind power project in Mexico
Alstom has been awarded a contract with ENEL Green Power Mexico for the supply and commissioning of 34 wind turbines at the new Sureste I–Stage II power generation plant in the Tehuantepec Isthmus, Oaxaca, Mexico. The project, awarded to ENEL by the Federal Electricity Commission under the “external energy producer” scheme, is the first wind … Continue reading Alstom will supply 34 wind turbines to its first wind power project in Mexico
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REpower Systems (Suzlon) has installed wind turbines with a capacity of 325 MW at a wind farm in Belgium.
Wind power major Suzlon Energy Ltd. said its Group-subsidiary REpower Systems SE has installed wind turbines with a capacity of 325 MW at a wind farm in Belgium. According to a company statement, ABB and THV Seawind, a consortium between DEME and Fabricom, were among the installation partners. REpower CEO Andreas Neuen said, “We are … Continue reading REpower Systems (Suzlon) has installed wind turbines with a capacity of 325 MW at a wind farm in Belgium.
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Wind energy in Egypt: 200 MW Wind Farm to Be Established in Suez Gulf
Minister of Electricity and Energy Ahmed Emam spoke about an agreement between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates to establish new ventures in the fields of electricity and renewable energy. The Minister asserted that procedures will be taken within days to establish the first joint company between the two countries to produce new and renewable … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt: 200 MW Wind Farm to Be Established in Suez Gulf
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Wind energy in Australia: Downer Awarded Taralga Wind Farm Contract
Downer EDI Limited (Downer) today announced it had been awarded a contract by Vestas Australian Wind Technology Pty Ltd (Vestas) for the civil and electrical balance of plant infrastructure work on the Taralga Wind Farm project in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. This follows the awarding of a contract to Downer last week, … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Downer Awarded Taralga Wind Farm Contract
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The Rajoy government policy destroys the wind energy industry in Spain
But in hard times, it will be winds in Finland, not Spain, that make the finished product spin. Last year, the plant delivered a wind turbine park to Malaga in southern Spain and another to Burgos, in the north, said factory manager Javier Trapiella. “Now we don’t produce for Spain,” he added. “It has all … Continue reading The Rajoy government policy destroys the wind energy industry in Spain
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French President Francois Hollande vows no fracking while he is president
French President Francois Hollande on Sunday refused any exploration of the shale gas in France during his five-year-mandate. “As long as I am president, there will be no exploration for shale gas,” the president said in a National Day interview on local TV. “On shale gas, there is a debate that has lasted too long,” … Continue reading French President Francois Hollande vows no fracking while he is president
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Wind energy in Philippines: Ilocos wind farm
Conglomerate Ayala Corp. is expanding its wind power production in Ilocos Norte, as it agreed to infuse a 64-percent equity in a $220-million wind farm in Pagudpud. Ayala Corp. said in a statement wholly-owned subsidiary AC Energy Holdings Inc. signed an investment framework and shareholders
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Where’s the Best Place to Put a Wind Farm?
If you want to generate electricity from the sun or wind, it makes sense to go where it’s sunniest and windiest. But part of the reason to generate electricity from such renewable resources is to cut back on the pollution that comes from burning fossil fuels. And if you take that into account, the best … Continue reading Where’s the Best Place to Put a Wind Farm?
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The Wind Energy Market in Poland – PWEA Conference
The “Wind Energy Market in Poland” PWEA Conference is the largest event in the Polish wind power sector. During annual conferences Polish Wind Energy Association creates an opportunity to participate in many interesting sessions as a speaker, panellist or auditor and meet the most important players on the wind power market. The Conference is attended … Continue reading The Wind Energy Market in Poland – PWEA Conference
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Spain kills Feed-in Tariff for renewable energy
Spain is preparing cuts in subsidies for renewable energy (concentrated solar power or CSP, PV, wind energy) production in an attempt to diminish their threat to public coffers expected to be announced as early as Friday. The government would unveil a more complex formula for determining the guaranteed income that producers receive for the electricity … Continue reading Spain kills Feed-in Tariff for renewable energy
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China, South Africa lead rebound in Q2 2013 renewable energy investments investments
Global investment in renewable energy was USD 53.1 billion in the second quarter of 2013, up 22% from the first quarter thanks to an upturn in the financing of wind energy and solar power projects and a 170% surge in equity funding for specialist companies on public markets, Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF, New York, … Continue reading China, South Africa lead rebound in Q2 2013 renewable energy investments investments
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Wind power does not strongly affect greater prairie chickens, seven-year study finds
Wind power development does not cause significant impacts to, and may in fact benefit, greater prairie chicken populations, according to the results of a seven-year study from a Kansas State University ecologist and his team. The researchers–led by Brett Sandercock, professor of biology–discovered that wind turbines have little effect on greater prairie chickens, and … Continue reading Wind power does not strongly affect greater prairie chickens, seven-year study finds
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