An association that promotes the development of wind energy in South Dakota has named a new executive director. Paul Bachman of Harrisburg took over as executive director of the South Dakota Wind Energy Association last week. He is the former department head and manager of the Sioux Falls office of DGR Engineering. Bachman currently serves … Continue reading South Dakota Wind Energy Association names engineer Paul Bachman of Harrisburg as new director
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Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in the pre-construction phase distributed in across 27 Concentrated Solar Thermal Power. Abengoa has a total concentrated solarpower (CSP) installed capacity of 1,223 MW in operation, 430 MW under construction and 210 MW in … Continue reading Abengoa leads the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) sector worldwide
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Vestas upgrades free cash flow expectations for 2013 to approx EUR 1bn
By the end of 2013, Vestas had already announced 4,761MW of orders, more than 2012’s 3,738MW, and with the prospect of more to come from unannounced deals. Mr Runevad said in November that customers were returning to Vestas after it had shored up its finances. Based on preliminary reporting, Vestas upgrades the expectations for the … Continue reading Vestas upgrades free cash flow expectations for 2013 to approx EUR 1bn
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New US test facility to improve wind turbines
National Wind Technology Center is using a new $16 million dynamometer to test how wind turbines perform. The 5-megawatt dynamometer test facility is the newest addition at the center, which is part of the Golden-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The new facility is an upgrade from a 2.5-megawatt dynamometer at the center.
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German wind energy generation increases 2.8% in 2013
German wind power generation increased 2.8% to 47.14TWh in 2013, compared with 45.86TWh in 2012. On 24th December 2013 German wind power output reached its second highest ever at 0.54TWh after the record 0.57TWh on 6th December 2013. Wind energy generation in December 2013 alone reached 7.45TWh compared with 5.58TWh in December 2012. Germany’s 2013 … Continue reading German wind energy generation increases 2.8% in 2013
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Wind power generated largest part of Spain
Wind energy generated 21.1% of Spain’s energy in 2013, while coal-fired power plants declined by 4.7%. Spain generated the largest chunk of its energy from wind power in 2013 – the first country to hit this renewables milestone – according to figures from the country’s national wind association. Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) is set to … Continue reading Wind power generated largest part of Spain
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RWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Innogy has revised plans for the proposed Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm project, which is being developed off the Lincolnshire Coast in the North Sea. Work on the site design has resulted in RWE Innogy deciding to progress the development with a reduced capacity which ranges between 600 and 900 megawatts, rather than the … Continue reading RWE Cuts Proposed Capacity Of Triton Knoll Offshore Wind Farm
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Enbridge to Invest $0.2 Billion in Texas Wind Power Project
Enbridge Inc. (TSX:ENB) (NYSE:ENB) today announced that it has entered into an agreement with Renewable Energy Systems Americas Inc. (RES Americas) for construction of the 110-megawatt (MW) Keechi Wind Farm, located in Jack County, Texas, at a cost of approximately US$0.2 billion. Construction for Keechi Wind Farm commenced in December 2013 and … Continue reading Enbridge to Invest $0.2 Billion in Texas Wind Power Project
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Canadian Solar connects Tumushuke 30 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant to China State Grid
Canadian Solar Inc., one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced the successful completion and grid connection of a 30 MW ground mounted solar power project in Tumushuke City, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in Western China. This project was developed by CSI Solar Power (China) Inc., a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc., with … Continue reading Canadian Solar connects Tumushuke 30 MW photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant to China State Grid
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Senegal’s largest wind power project moves closer
Senegal’s first wind farm has taken a major step forward with the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility Senelec. The wind energy project, at Taïba Ndiaye on the wind-rich north coast, has also increased in size from 125 MW to 151.8 MW, and will now feature 46 Vestas V-126 3.3MW wind … Continue reading Senegal’s largest wind power project moves closer
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8 Ways Wind Energy Companies Are Trying to Stop Killing Birds and Bats
J. Marijs/Shutterstock This story originally appeared on Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk initiative. Hundreds of thousands of birds and bats are killed by wind turbines in the US each year, including some protected species such as the golden eagle and the Indiana bat. That’s only a small fraction of … Continue reading 8 Ways Wind Energy Companies Are Trying to Stop Killing Birds and Bats
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India delays national solar energy auction bid deadline again
India delayed the deadline for companies to submit bids in its next national solar auction for a second time after developers raised concerns about the ability of cash-strapped state utilities to pay for power. The deadline has been pushed back by almost a month to 20 January, state-run Solar Energy Corp. of India, which will … Continue reading India delays national solar energy auction bid deadline again
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U.S. sales of electric vehicles in 2013 jumped 84 percent over 2012 to more than 96,000
U.S. sales of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles in 2013 jumped 84 percent over 2012 to more than 96,000 — as price cuts and new models helped spur additional sales. In 2013, automakers sold nearly 49,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles — up 27 percent over 2012 — and 47,600 electric vehicles — up 241 percent, … Continue reading U.S. sales of electric vehicles in 2013 jumped 84 percent over 2012 to more than 96,000
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San Diego leads US in electric vehicles per capita
San Diego is one of the biggest markets in the nation for electric cars, and the latest models were on display Friday at the San Diego International Auto Show. One area of the auto show is the Eco Center, where visitors can learn more about ways to save money while helping to save the environment. … Continue reading San Diego leads US in electric vehicles per capita
Continue readingNational Renewable Energy Laboratory tests wind turbines
National Wind Technology Center is using a new $16 million dynamometer to test how wind turbines perform. The 5-megawatt dynamometer test facility is the newest addition at the center, which is part of the Golden-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory. The new facility is an upgrade from a 2.5-megawatt dynamometer at the center. “As wind turbines … Continue reading National Renewable Energy Laboratory tests wind turbines
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Gamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
The contract with Globeleq Mesoamerica Energywill allow the Spanish company to set up 25 of its G87 2MW wind turbines at the project location in the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. Gamesa will likely additionally create much of the necessary infrastructure for the premises which includes a substation, a high-tension line and grid connection. The … Continue reading Gamesa to Build Wind Farm in Costa Rica
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Masdar’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Achievements
In March, Masdar inaugurated the 100 megawatt Shams 1, the world’s largest concentrated solar thermal power plant. Powering 20,000 homes in the UAE, Shams 1 is the region’s largest renewable energy plant. The last 12 months has seen Masdar and its partners delivered a range of clean energy projects including, the world’s largest off-shore wind … Continue reading Masdar’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Achievements
Continue readingChina pledges further support for solar power
China pledged further support support for its ailing solar energy industry on Saturday as the government seeks to revive a sector struggling with with overcapacity and falling prices. The State Council, China’s cabinet, said in July that the country aimed to more than quadruple solar power generating capacity to 35 gigawatts by 2015 in an … Continue reading China pledges further support for solar power
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Greece Wind Energy Market on the Rise
Greece’s wind energy sector showed signs of investment recovery during the second half of 2013, despite the adverse conditions, the Hellenic Wind Energy Association (ELETAEN) said on Thursday. At regional level , central Greece remains on top of wind installations, it said. Total net wind power installed between June-December 2013 was 71,15 MW, nearly twice … Continue reading Greece Wind Energy Market on the Rise
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Small-Scale Solar Power Photovoltaic PV Market Trends
The solar PV industry is forecast to reach 49 GW in 2014, representing strong growth compared to 36 GW in 2013. However, the 49 GW total addressable market (TAM) is really the combination of two distinct served addressable markets (SAMs): small and large-scale solar installations. In this, the first part of a two-blog release from … Continue reading Small-Scale Solar Power Photovoltaic PV Market Trends
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