Doug Staker, the VP of Business Development at Demand Energy, would like to own a Tesla Model S. Unfortunately, he has two children in college and at least one responsible adult household member (his wife) with little desire for the car. (Demand Energy builds integrated energy storage systems for behind-the-meter energy optimization and emergency backup … Continue reading How Big an Impact Will Electric Vehicles Have on the Grid?
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India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan
The government will set up the world’s largest solar power project, having a total generation capacity of 4,000 MW, in Rajasthan. There is no indication in the statement whether PV or CSP technology will be utilized in the green power plant or in any of the composite stages. The ultra mega green solar power project, … Continue reading India to build world’s largest solar power plant in Rajasthan
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ACWA acquires German concentrated solar power (CSP) mirror manufaturer Flabeg
ACWA Holding and SUN & LIFE, its Solar Energy subsidiary, has anchored on a major milestone by acquiring a Global concentrating solar power (CSP) technology leader, FLABEG. German FLABEG Solar is a technology provider and manufacturing leader of solar mirrors used in all kinds of CSP and CPV power plants. FLABEG Solar
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Wind power benefits consumers and environment, in Germany and U.S.
Several recent press articles, including one in the New York Times, have misrepresented the consumer and environmental benefits wind energy is producing in Germany. These articles have misleadingly looked at small snapshots in time that miss the large consumer savings and pollution reductions wind energy is producing in Germany. Moreover, wind energy
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Wind energy in Turkey: Borusan plans multiple wind farms
Turkish conglomerate Borusan Holding’s energy company has started the construction of a wind power plant in the northwestern province of Tekirda? Turkey, which is slated to have 50 megawatts. Borusan EnBW Energy aims for the power plant to come into operation by the end of next year, General Manager Mehmet Acarla said during the groundbreaking … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey: Borusan plans multiple wind farms
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Wind energy in Peru: First wind turbine order for Siemens
Siemens has received its first order for wind turbines for installation in Peru, with the manufacturer set to deliver 32 MW to Spanish wind farm developer Cobra Energia. In Peru, near the city of San Juan de Marcona, a new onshore wind power plant is expected to go online in March 2014. Siemens has recently … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: First wind turbine order for Siemens
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Atlas Copco Helps ZF Wind Power Optimize Air Usage and Minimize Energy Consumption
When ZF Wind Power in Belgium needed an expansion of the compressed air capacity at its site in Lommel, Atlas Copco recommended GA 160 VSD FF compressors and an ES central control system to optimize their compressed air usage. “Working with companies who understand our business and can support us is of paramount importance, and … Continue reading Atlas Copco Helps ZF Wind Power Optimize Air Usage and Minimize Energy Consumption
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Viessmann and Industrial Solar work on concentrated solar power thermal (CSP) process heat
The German Aerospace Center’s Solar Institute (DLR) will serve as a scientific partner. The project is funded by the German Ministry for the Environment. Viessmann (Allendorf, Germany) and Industrial Solar (Freiburg, Germany) are developing a solar-fossil hybrid system that will generate process steam for industrial applications. Steam is an important heat transfer medium in the … Continue reading Viessmann and Industrial Solar work on concentrated solar power thermal (CSP) process heat
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Reliance Power’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to be commissioned on October
A Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) concentrating solar-thermal power project will start in October after a five-month delay, the Press Trust of India reported, citing builder Areva SA. (AREVA). A Reliance Power Ltd. (RPWR) concentrating solar-thermal power project will start in October after a five-month delay, the Press Trust of India reported, citing builder Areva SA. … Continue reading Reliance Power’s concentrated solar power (CSP) plant to be commissioned on October
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Acciona Windpower obtains accreditation enabling it to sell wind turbines in Brazil under special financing conditions
The company’s customers can now access low-interest loans granted by the Brazilian National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA group subsidiary dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of wind turbines, has obtained accreditation allowing it to sell wind turbines in Brazil under special financing conditions for its customers. This … Continue reading Acciona Windpower obtains accreditation enabling it to sell wind turbines in Brazil under special financing conditions
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Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm is inaugurated
The Anholt offshore wind power plant was officially inaugurated. For Denmark’s largest wind power project, Siemens supplied, installed, and commissioned 111 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 3.6 megawatts (MW) and a rotor diameter of 120 meters. The owners of the wind project are the Danish utility company DONG Energy (50 percent) as well … Continue reading Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm is inaugurated
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Mott MacDonald is lenders
Mott MacDonald is acting as lenders’ technical advisor to Erste Group Bank AG, Unicredit Bank and EKF for a 42MW wind farm in Obrovac, Croatia. The Obrovac wind power plant will be able to power over 29,000 local homes. The €66 million wind farm will comprise 14 V90 3MW wind turbine generators capable of generating … Continue reading Mott MacDonald is lenders
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Siemens inaugurates new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in U.S
Joined by state and local government officials, customers and special guests, Siemens Energy today formally inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in Orlando, Florida, USA. The event marks the official grand opening of the center that provides highly advanced technical and safety training for installation and service technicians working at wind energy projects … Continue reading Siemens inaugurates new, state-of-the-art wind service training center in U.S
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Wind energy in France: Nordex wind farm bought by Stadtwerke M
The Munich municipal utility Stadtwerke München has acquired a further wind farm from Nordex SE. The project was developed and installed on a turn-key basis by Nordex and is already in operation. Named “Chaussée de César Sud” because the turbines’ row underlines an ancient roman road, the wind farm is located in Central France near … Continue reading Wind energy in France: Nordex wind farm bought by Stadtwerke M
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Vestas wins 60-MW wind energy order with potential for up to 610 MW in the USA
Vestas has received an order for wind turbine equipment corresponding to 60 MW from affiliates of Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) to be used for wind-energy projects in the USA. Vestas could ultimately supply RES Americas up to 610 MW overall. Each project will use the V100-2.0 MW turbine. Deliveries and commissioning for … Continue reading Vestas wins 60-MW wind energy order with potential for up to 610 MW in the USA
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Jobs in UK wind energy climb by 70% in three years
The number of people working in the UK wind industry has risen to 9,900 up from 6,600 by 2010 – a climb of 70% – new research shows. “When indirect employment is included, the report shows a total of 34,300 people rely on industries that barely existed a decade ago, a figure that researchers say … Continue reading Jobs in UK wind energy climb by 70% in three years
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EDF EN Canada and Enbridge dedicate the 300 megawatt Lac-Alfred wind energy project
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, and Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB), along with over 100 attendees, dedicated the 300 megawatt (MW) Lac-Alfred Wind Project today. The project is the third to be placed into service for the EDF EN Canada and Enbridge partnership, bringing total installed wind capacity in Quebec to … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Enbridge dedicate the 300 megawatt Lac-Alfred wind energy project
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World Wind Energy Association establishes CIS Committee
WWEA members from several CIS countries have decided to create a special working group in order to intensify their cooperation on regional issues. Recently, the WWEA Board has approved the establishment of the WWEA CIS Committee. The leading wind energy experts from the CIS countries will concentrate their efforts, knowledge and experience to promote widespread … Continue reading World Wind Energy Association establishes CIS Committee
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Siemens opening wind turbine training facility in Orlando
A new state-of-the-art wind turbine training center is opening in Orlando. Gov. Rick Scott and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer are attending Thursday’s opening of the facility operated by Siemens’ Energy. The 40,000-square-foot facility has two 32-foot turbine towers that workers will use to practice safety and rescue operations. Siemens officials say the goal of the … Continue reading Siemens opening wind turbine training facility in Orlando
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BASF coatings protect new wind turbine in Hamburg
Since mid-August, Hamburg’s port has hosted a new inland wind turbine whose rotor blades are nearly 60 meters long. BASF’s RELEST® coatings make a crucial contribution to the longevity of the turbine. They ensure high surface quality and protect the glass-fiber reinforced plastic rotor blades from enormous stresses brought about by weathering, erosion and UV … Continue reading BASF coatings protect new wind turbine in Hamburg
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