EDF Renewable Energy today announced the acquisition of the 194 megawatt (MW) Spinning Spur 3 Wind Project from Cielo Wind Power LP (Cielo). “With this agreement, we will add a source of competitively-priced energy to the power supply mix that will benefit our customers for years to come.” Spinning Spur 3 is located on approximately … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy increases investment in wind power in Texas
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Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy acquires Roosevelt Wind Farm
EDF Renewable Energy today announced the acquisition of Roosevelt Wind Project, LLC from Infinity Wind Power. The up to 300 megawatt (MW) project is expected to achieve commercial operation in December 2015. “EDF Renewable Energy’s stellar reputation as a wind energy owner and operator, especially their focus on community and landowner relations, is a perfect … Continue reading Wind energy: EDF Renewable Energy acquires Roosevelt Wind Farm
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Stadtwerke München (SWM), Munich City Utilities, has now acquired its third Nordex wind farm. The “Dehlingen” project was developed and installed on a turnkey basis by the manufacturer Nordex and following its successful grid connection has now been sold to SWM. Financing of the construction in order to deliver to SWM an operational five turbine … Continue reading Stadtwerke M
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Yves Rannou Appointed Senior Vice President of Alstom Wind
Alstom announced today that Yves Rannou will serve as Senior Vice-President for Alstom Wind, effective April 1, 2014. Rannou, who will serve as a member of the Executive Committee of Alstom Renewable Power, will be based in Barcelona and will be in charge of all activities related to onshore and offshore wind for Alstom. He … Continue reading Yves Rannou Appointed Senior Vice President of Alstom Wind
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Chilean Energy Ministry announced the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile and Latin-America
The Chilean Energy Ministry and CORFO announced the winner of the International contest for the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on Chile and Latin-America. The Chilean Energy Ministry and CORFO announced the winner of the International contest for the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant on Chile and Latin-America. During the evaluation process there … Continue reading Chilean Energy Ministry announced the first Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Chile and Latin-America
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China donates solar energy systems to Rwanda
The Chinese government on Thursday donated solar energy kit systems to the Rwanda in a bid to enhance the East African nation’s energy sector. The 416 pieces of solar equipment worth 642,304 U.S. dollars will be installed in the country’s rural areas of the Southern, Northern and Eastern provinces, where there is no access to … Continue reading China donates solar energy systems to Rwanda
Continue readingAlstom secures 48 MW wind power contract in Japan
Alstom has been awarded a contract to supply and supervise the installation and commissioning of 29 units of the ECO 74 wind turbines. Each wind turbine will have an output of 1.67MW and will be equipped with 70m towers. The wind farm is estimated to be fully operational in 2016. The wind farm will have … Continue reading Alstom secures 48 MW wind power contract in Japan
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ERG Renew: completed new wind farm in Romania
Renew, a joint venture between ERG Renew and LUKOIL- Ecoenergo, has finalised the construction and commissioning of the Topolog-Dorobantu wind farm in the Romanian region of Tulcea (see Press Release dated 17 December 2012). The wind farm was connected to the national grid last November and turbine testing activities are currently underway. The new facility, … Continue reading ERG Renew: completed new wind farm in Romania
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EDP RENOVAVEIS : EDPR secures PPA for new 200 MW wind farm in the US
EDP Renewables (EDP Renewables, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer, through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) with Kansas City Power & Light Company to sell the renewable energy produced from its 200 MW … Continue reading EDP RENOVAVEIS : EDPR secures PPA for new 200 MW wind farm in the US
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EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
“Following the letter in favour of a 2030 renewable energy target from eight Member States including Germany and France, to European Commissioners, this vote is another strong signal to the European Commission of the widespread support for a binding renewable energy target for 2030”, commented Stephane Bourgeois of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). “In … Continue reading EWEA – European Wind Energy Association : European Parliament committees vote yes to 2030 renewables target
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India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
India plans an agency to oversee the development of offshore wind power as the country’s best sites on land fill up, prompting it to promote wind farm projects. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will seek cabinet approval soon to set up the agency, the government said today in a statement, citing Renewable Energy … Continue reading India Plans Offshore Wind Energy Agency
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Production of wind energy in Ontario has doubled over last four years, reaching 5.2 TWh in 2013
The amount of wind energy produced in Ontario has been on a steady incline in recent years, and last year was enough to power 550,000 homes in the province, according to a new report. In its 2013 Ontario Electricity Data report, the province
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With wind energy, progress is everywhere
The week is coming to a close, and coverage of wind power keeping the lights on abounds! Elsewhere, Kansans are excited for more wind energy and increased efficiency, and Vestas is readying their impressive 8-megawatt nacelle for testing. Katie Valentine at ClimateProgress gives kudos to wind energy for helping to fill in the gaps left … Continue reading With wind energy, progress is everywhere
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Abengoa to develop South America
The Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plant, which will use molten salts tower technology, will have an advanced storage system enabling it to generate electricity for up to 17.5 hours without direct solar radiation. The
Continue readingMarubeni acquires interest in a wind power generation facility in the United States owned by EDF Renewable Energy
Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) is pleased to announce that it has completed a transaction to acquire an economic interest in a wind power generation project owned by EDF Renewable Energy Inc., a renewable energy company in the North American market owned by the French utility, Electricit
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Globeleq to build more wind power generation in Central America
Globeleq, the leading wind energy company in Central America, announced the financial close and notice to proceed on construction of two wind generation projects in Costa Rica and Honduras. Construction of the 50 MW Orosi project in Costa Rica and the 24 MW expansion of the existing 102 MW Cerro de Hula wind farm will … Continue reading Globeleq to build more wind power generation in Central America
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Availon wins 124 MW wind farms maintenance contract in Italy
Availon announced today that it has won a 124 MW maintenance contract for two Italian wind farms from Alpiq Holding Ltd., the Swiss energy group that owns and operates the two farms. The full service maintenance contract runs for a 10 year period, and covers 62 Gamesa wind turbines. Both wind farms are located in … Continue reading Availon wins 124 MW wind farms maintenance contract in Italy
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Record 2013 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Promotes U.S. to Strongest Market Outside Asia-Pacific
New solar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the United States (U.S.) reached a record 4.2 gigawatts (GW) during 2013. Since 2012, the U.S. market has grown 15 percent, making it the leading solar market outside the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz North America PV Markets Quarterly. Solar PV installed in the U.S. … Continue reading Record 2013 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Promotes U.S. to Strongest Market Outside Asia-Pacific
Continue readingThanks To Wind Energy, Texans Didn
On Tuesday, frigid temperatures pushed Texas to a new winter record for power usage. But thanks in part to wind power, Texans were able to avoid major power outages, despite the stress on the grid. On Monday, cold weather and shut downs of some power plants forced the Texas grid operator to begin implementing its … Continue reading Thanks To Wind Energy, Texans Didn
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National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
Factories and other energy intensive businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind power at times of lower demand, such as during the night, under plans being explored by National Grid. Energy expert Chris McGarvey of Pinsent Masons said that the proposal, which was first reported in Process Engineering magazine, could potentially be cheaper for … Continue reading National Grid to investigate whether businesses could be incentivised to use excess wind energy at night
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