The Scottish Government has awarded a share of the Marine Renewables Commercialisation Fund (MRCF) to the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) to support the further development of an integrated site characterisation and measurement platform for high energy marine environments. The support of the MRCF Array Technology Innovation Programme (ATIP) will enable EMEC to further develop, … Continue reading EMEC awarded MRCF funding to develop unique tidal energy monit
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EDF EN Canada signs contracts for 350 MW wind power project
EDF EN Canada Inc. and Huron-Wendat Nation today signed an agreement concerning the installation of the Rivière-du-Moulin wind project on a territory of interest for the Huron-Wendat Nation. This agreement establishes a framework for the Huron-Wendat Nation and EDF EN Canada Rivière-du-Moulin L.P. business relation and seeks to ensure economic benefits for both parties. “Implementing … Continue reading EDF EN Canada signs contracts for 350 MW wind power project
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Trina Solar Awarded EPC Contract for Jordan’s Largest Solar Power Project
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic modules, solutions and services, announced today that it has signed an EPC contract with Fresh Fruits Company, a food storage and logistics company in Amman, Jordan, for a 2 MW rooftop solar power plant on the company’s stores and warehouses. … Continue reading Trina Solar Awarded EPC Contract for Jordan’s Largest Solar Power Project
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Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
Wireless charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) offer several advantages over conventional plug-in technology, foremost among them unparalleled convenience for EV owners. Until recently, these systems were in the R&D and pilot stages only, but now products have begun to reach the market, and several major EV manufacturers have plans to offer models with wireless … Continue reading Wireless Charging Systems for Electric Vehicles Will Surpass 300,000 in Annual Sales by 2022
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Vestas and Mitsubishi offshore wind power joint venture receives approval from competition authorities
Offshore joint venture between Vestas and Mitsubishi has received final approval from the Chinese competition authorities. Consequently, all relevant approvals from both European and Asian competition authorities have now been received and final closing of the joint venture is expected to take place in the beginning of the second quarter of 2014. The Danish … Continue reading Vestas and Mitsubishi offshore wind power joint venture receives approval from competition authorities
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GE Announces Global Wind Turbine Repair Innovation Lab in Albany, NY
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the opening of its Global Wind Turbine Drivetrain Repair Innovation Lab at the site of GE’s Power Generation Repair Technology Center in Albany, N.Y. The center marks an investment in GE’s presence in the Capital Region and expansion of the local renewable energy team’s facilities. The facility is equipped with … Continue reading GE Announces Global Wind Turbine Repair Innovation Lab in Albany, NY
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Governor’s Wind Energy Coalition: Governors to work with the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission
In a meeting on Friday, February 21, South Dakota Governor Dennis Daugaard, Washington Governor Jay Inslee, and Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber — the chairman, vice chairman and past chairman of the Governors’ Wind Energy Coalition — and Federal Energy Regulatory Commissioners, discussed a wide range of topics, including transmission development, grid modernization, regional cooperation, coordinated … Continue reading Governor’s Wind Energy Coalition: Governors to work with the Federal Regulatory Energy Commission
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Morocco opens final tender on 850 MW wind farm
Morocco has opened a final tender for construction of five wind farms totaling 850 megawatts, worth an estimated $1.7 billion, for which five consortia have been pre-qualified, state-run power utility ONEE said. Groups led by Spain’s Acciona, France’s EDF, Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power, Morocco’s royal holding company Nareva, Britain’s International Power and Italy’s Enel won … Continue reading Morocco opens final tender on 850 MW wind farm
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EDF EN Canada and Huron-Wendat Nation conclude business agreement for Rivi
EDF EN Canada Inc. and Huron-Wendat Nation today signed an agreement concerning the installation of the Rivière-du-Moulin wind project on a territory of interest for the Huron-Wendat Nation.\r\n\r\n“I am looking forward to a long and beneficial future and my compliments to Mr. Konrad Sioui and Mr. Jean Vincent, Grand Chief and Vice-Grand Chief of the … Continue reading EDF EN Canada and Huron-Wendat Nation conclude business agreement for Rivi
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How to Reduce Concentrated Solar Power Cost at CSP Focus China 2014
On February 18 the National Energy Administration, in conjunction with the related officials from the national development and reform commission (NDRC), invited the leading CSP players in China including CGN Solar Energy Development, Shenzhen Jinfan Energy, China Power Investment Corporation, China Datang Corporation Renewable Power, Zhejiang Supcon Solar and Huaneng Group attending the electrovalence policy … Continue reading How to Reduce Concentrated Solar Power Cost at CSP Focus China 2014
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Nordex 2013 Sales Rise 33%
On the basis of its provisional consolidated financial statements for 2013, sales of the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) rose by around 33 percent to EUR 1,429.3 million (previous year: EUR 1,075.3 million), thus reaching the upper end of the Management Board
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Uruguay is preparing to buy 59 wind turbines from Nordex for a wind farm developed by state utility UTE
The order is expected to cover supply and installation of Nordex N117 2.4MW turbines (pictured) at the 141.6MW Pampa wind farm in the department of Tacuarembó in early 2015. Nordex will operate the wind farm and UTE will buy power under a 20-year deal. The German manufacturer signed supply and finance agreements with local entity … Continue reading Uruguay is preparing to buy 59 wind turbines from Nordex for a wind farm developed by state utility UTE
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Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
The global cumulative installed capacity for wind power is expected to reach 760.35 GW by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable regulatory scenario with a view to reduce carbon footprints is expected to be a key driving factor for the market. Governmental support in the form of tax benefits … Continue reading Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
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NexGen Holdings Executes $27 Million Agreement to Supply Wind Turbines to Energy Arventis
NexGen Holdings, Corp. (PINKSHEETS: XGEN) announced today that its alternative energy subsidiary WindPower Solutions, Inc. has executed a letter of intent to engineer, test and deliver $27 million dollars worth of 3rd generation Vertical axis wind turbines to Energy Arventis a United Kingdom company over a 3-year period. Energy Arventis has obtained over $180 million … Continue reading NexGen Holdings Executes $27 Million Agreement to Supply Wind Turbines to Energy Arventis
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U.S. electric car maker Tesla to build battery plant
High-profile U.S. electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors announced Wednesday plans to build a huge lithium ion battery factory, which is expected to bring down cell costs drastically. Tesla, known for its expensive but highly admired electric sedans, said on its blog that, with its goal of producing a mass market electric car in about three … Continue reading U.S. electric car maker Tesla to build battery plant
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Enel Green Power has completed its first wind farm in Brazil
Enel Green Power has completed construction of Primavera, its first wind farm in Brazil, which is only the first stage of a broad renewabe energy plan in the Latin American nation. By 2022 Brazil will have an installed wind power capacity of 20.1 gigawatts, more than all the other countries in Latin American put together, … Continue reading Enel Green Power has completed its first wind farm in Brazil
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Improving grid reliability with wind energy, new wind farm in Massachusetts, and drivetrain innovations
This Thursday, a study shows wind can improve grid reliability, new wind in Massachusetts, and GE innovates in drivetrain technology. Wind farms can help balance loads on the grid, according to a new report from NREL and the Electric Power Research Institute and the University of Colorado: A new study finds that wind power can … Continue reading Improving grid reliability with wind energy, new wind farm in Massachusetts, and drivetrain innovations
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Gamesa back in the black
Gamesa ended 2013 with attributable net income of €45 million in 2013, compared with a loss of -€659 million in 2012, which was due mainly to writedowns. This positive result, together with the improvement in margins, reinforces the company’s return to profitability that began early in the year and confirms the sound progress attained with … Continue reading Gamesa back in the black
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Spain’s Acciona sent to first loss by state energy reforms
The Spanish government’s cuts to renewable energy subsidies have been particularly harsh on mature wind power assets such as those owned by Acciona, which made a net profit of 189 million euros ($258.3 million) in 2012. Acciona said that new regulation had a direct negative impact of 257 million euros on accounts and wiped 1.68 … Continue reading Spain’s Acciona sent to first loss by state energy reforms
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GE Introduces 2.85-103 Wind Turbine for Japan
Today, GE (NYSE: GE) announced its 2.85-103 wind turbine for Japan with 2.85-megawatt rated power and 103-meter rotor diameter, generating high power output for constrained areas. The wind turbine is specifically engineered for Japanese environmental conditions and is able to withstand higher turbulence, typhoon class wind speeds and lightning beyond the current IEC standard.
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