The weekend is approaching, and Kansans want more wind power, Vestas predicts stability in the turbine market, and the State of the Union gets set to tackle energy and climate challenges. A poll conducted by North Star Opinion Research shows Kansas voters want more renewable energy, and in a big way:
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DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the GCC
The first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology power plant in the GCC and wider MENA region is to be developed in 2014. Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announces the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) with the Swedish energy technology company Cleanergy and infrastructure, building and energy services company Al-Futtaim Carillion, … Continue reading DEWA signs MoU with Cleanergy and Al-Futtaim Carillion for first Stirling Engine Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in the GCC
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Data show wind energy works and is cost-effective
Occasionally a misinformed reader asserts wind turbines produce insignificant electrical output. That’s simply untrue. MGE reports the energy produced by its wind turbines annually. According to reports, its Rosiere Wind Farm in Kewaunee County produced 19,513,000 kilowatt hours in 2011 and 20,279,000 in 2012, the former at an operating cost of 2.11 cents per kilowatt … Continue reading Data show wind energy works and is cost-effective
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Russia approves 16 wind power projects
The wind farms will be built in each region of the country. In case of the Southern Federal District, five large wind power projects are planned. Among these are the 100MW Astrakhan wind farm and the 999MW Volgograd Lower Volga project, both of which are expected to be commissioned by 2030. Two wind farms are … Continue reading Russia approves 16 wind power projects
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Enel Green Power Aiding Green Growth in Mexico
Enel Green Power has excellent prospects in Mexico thanks to a recent geothermal development agreement and a growing presence in the country’s wind power industry, with two plants under construction. Mexico is an extremely promising market for renewable energy investment, and Enel Green Power, which has been present in the country since 2007 and has … Continue reading Enel Green Power Aiding Green Growth in Mexico
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FedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
After pilot programs in international markets like Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Brazil, FedEx will deploy a fleet of electric delivery vans in Washington DC. The goal is to test the Nissan e-NV200, which is 100% electric, under real-world conditions and, we can assume, eventually use EVs on a large scale and burn less … Continue reading FedEx to test Nissan’s electric e-NV200 delivery van in Washington DC area
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Arctic Sea Ice Freefall is Mirror Image of Carbon Dioxide Ascent
The amount of Arctic sea ice has plummeted in recent decades—a bold manifestation of the rise in temperature resulting from the rapid increase in carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere. After staying below 300 parts per million (ppm) for some 800,000 years, the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere skyrocketed as humans started burning more … Continue reading Arctic Sea Ice Freefall is Mirror Image of Carbon Dioxide Ascent
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India’s MNRE starts process for a National Wind Energy Mission
In a major initiative in the new year, the ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) held a national consultation on the concept note for setting up a National Wind Energy Mission. This will be the second mission on renewable energy after the launch of the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission in January 2010.
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Freudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh environmental elements with the R 55 seal
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new windmills are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that service disruptions … Continue reading Freudenberg-NOK helps seal wind turbines against harsh environmental elements with the R 55 seal
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German Ecap Solution to build five solar power plants in Kazakhstan
German Ecap Solution will build five solar power plants in Kazakh’s Zhambyl region in 2014- 2016, the regional authorities’ web site reported on Jan. 22. The investor plans to start construction of one solar power plant in the region’s Zhualynskiy area in 2014 and launch it in 2015, other three solar power plant will be … Continue reading German Ecap Solution to build five solar power plants in Kazakhstan
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Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
Mexico has a very high wind energy potential. One key aspect is to empower society about the importance and benefits of wind energy to Mexico and local communities. Grupo Eolico Mexico (Mexico Wind Group) outreach programs have completed a series of workshops to schools and community centers about Sustainable Development, Carbon footprint, and Wind Energy. … Continue reading Community Outreach Program of Wind Energy in Mexico
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China already has 90 GW of wind power
China aims to install 18 GW of wind power projects in 2014. Findings at the recently concluded National Energy Working Conference 2014 revealed that the country is on track to approve 14 GW of wind power projects (60 per cent of which will be distributed projects). In addition, the country aims to bring the price … Continue reading China already has 90 GW of wind power
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Google will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
Eolus Vind AB and Google have signed a ten year agreement in which Google will buy all electricity generated by 29 wind turbines that Eolus establishes in four wind farms in southern Sweden. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), means that Google during ten years starting in early 2015 will buy all renewable electricity produced by … Continue reading Google will buy wind energy generated by 29 wind turbines in Sweden
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GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
GDF SUEZ Canada Inc. and joint venture partners Mitsui & Co., Ltd. and Fiera Axium Infrastructure Inc. today announced the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Project on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, entered commercial operation under a 20-year power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. Located about 40 kilometers west of Port Hardy within the traditional territories of … Continue reading GDF SUEZ Canada and Partners announce start of commercial operation of the 99MW Cape Scott Wind Farm in British Columbia
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EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
The European Commission proposes a greenhouse gas target of 40% and a renewables target of 27% by 2030 in its Communication published today. This is despite its own figures which show that setting a 30% renewables target would create over 560,000 more jobs in Europe and boost economic growth while saving billions on imported fossil … Continue reading EU Commission has capitulated to anti-renewables lobby groups
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Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
Jana Adams, an experienced association marketing executive, has been hired as the new Senior Vice President for Conference, Membership and Business Development at the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). She starts this week in AWEA’s Washington, D.C. office. “Jana Adams has worked for over 20 years in association leadership positions, managing membership, marketing and communications … Continue reading Jana Adams named to top business slot at American Wind Energy Association
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Wind energy is too important to halt
Wind power is an important part of the strategy to rid the Earth of greenhouse gas pollution. It’s shortsighted to use the killing of eagles as a reason to dismantle this important energy source. The Audubon Society agrees with the journal Nature that the impact of wind turbines is far smaller than many other causes … Continue reading Wind energy is too important to halt
Continue readingFreudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines Against Harsh Environmental Elements
Renewable energy, and wind power in particular, is playing an increasingly important role in today’s global energy portfolio. But as new wind turbines are installed across heartlands and down coasts, the components driving their blades and wind turbines are exposed to extreme environmental conditions including storms, rain, ice and salt. It goes without saying that … Continue reading Freudenberg-NOK Helps Seal Wind Turbines Against Harsh Environmental Elements
Continue readingActive Power Control of Wind Turbines Can Improve Power Grid Reliability
The Energy Department’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), along with partners from the Electric Power Research Institute and the University of Colorado have completed a comprehensive study to understand how wind power technology can assist the power grid by controlling the active power output being placed onto the system. The rest of the power system’s … Continue reading Active Power Control of Wind Turbines Can Improve Power Grid Reliability
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Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
Fersa Panama SA, a developer that’s minority-owned by the Spanish renewable-energy company Fersa Energias Renovables SA, completed a 15-year contract to sell power from its Toabre wind farm in Panama. The company will start building the 102-megawatt project in the second half of the year and later expand it to 225 megawatts, Barcelona-based Fersa Energias … Continue reading Wind energy: Fersa Panama signs from wind farm
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