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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AWEA statement on Chairman Camp’s tax reform proposal
The American Wind Energy Association today released the following comment on House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp’s (R-MI) proposal for tax reform legislation: “Retroactive tax increases undermine investors’ trust in the US investment environment.
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University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control are working together to build charging stations for electric vehicles across the state. The university and the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) have recently begun work on a project to create a new infrastructure of electric vehicle charging stations … Continue reading University and state work to make Delaware friendlier for electric vehicles
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GE says Japan has more potential to harness wind energy
General Electric considers Japan ripe for new investment in wind power as the resource-poor country diversifies energy supply in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster almost three years ago. To that end, GE has developed a 2.85-megawatt turbine for Japan that can withstand conditions unique to the Asian country. It can survive typhoon-strength winds, … Continue reading GE says Japan has more potential to harness wind energy
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DONG Energy installs first foundation at 210 MW offshore wind farm
The first monopile foundation was installed by GeoSea Innovation, one of the largest installation vessels in the world. The Innovation carried out the first five foundations to the site from the load out port in Aalborg, Denmark. The monopiles – which have a diameter of 6.5 metres and a weight of up to 800 tons … Continue reading DONG Energy installs first foundation at 210 MW offshore wind farm
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Wind Turbines Are Much More Durable Than Previously Thought
Wind turbines can produce electricity for 25 years before needing an upgrade, according to new research out of the United Kingdom. That
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Offshore Wind Turbines Can Slow Down Hurricanes, New Study Finds
Hurricanes are destructive, and protecting coastlines with seawalls costs money. What if coastal areas could not only protect themselves from dangerous storms, but also earn back money by generating renewable energy? This may be possible if those seawalls are offshore wind turbines
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One thousand European cities call for 30% renewables target
Over 1000 European cities have written a joint letter to European Council president Herman Van Rompuy to call for a 30% renewable energy target for 2030, alongside a 40% energy efficiency target. On 22 January, the European Commission proposed a 40% greenhouse gas reduction target and a 27% renewable energy target that is non-binding at … Continue reading One thousand European cities call for 30% renewables target
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U.S. DoE thinks that
Davidson reflected on the LPO funding of over $5.4 billion to utility scale Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects such as Ivanpah, Solana and Crescent Dunes. In an interview Peter Davidson, the Executive Director of the Loan Programs Office (LPO) told CSP Today there are huge opportunities for US companies to take what they have learnt … Continue reading U.S. DoE thinks that
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Wind workers come to Capitol Hill to discuss wind power
Wind power’s growth continues to support tens of thousands of American jobs, attract billions of dollars for local economies, and reduce consumers’ electric bills. Americans employed in the land-based, distributed, and offshore sectors of the wind energy industry are on Capitol Hill this week for “Wind Week,” to discuss the economic benefits of wind energy in … Continue reading Wind workers come to Capitol Hill to discuss wind power
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Ghana has potentential for Wind Energy
Mr Iver Høj Nielsen, Head of Press, State of Green Consortium, a public-private partnership in Denmark leading in the transition to a green growth economy, has said that Ghana has the potential for wind energy. “South Africa and Ghana have lots of wind,” he told a group of 12 environmental journalists from Ghana, South Africa … Continue reading Ghana has potentential for Wind Energy
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Offshore wind turbines can tame hurricanes, study finds
Billions of dollars in U.S. damage from mega-storms Katrina and Sandy might have been avoided with a perhaps surprising device – wind turbines. That’s the finding of a ground-breaking study today that says mammoth offshore wind farms can tame hurricanes rather than be destroyed by them. It says a phalanx of tens of thousands of … Continue reading Offshore wind turbines can tame hurricanes, study finds
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Tata Power concludes acquisition of 39.2MW wind farm in Gujarat
Tata Power Renewable Energy (TPREL), a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Power, one of India’s largest integrated power companies, has completed acquisition of 100 percent shareholding in AES Saurashtra Windfarms (ASW), the erstwhile 100 percent subsidiary of AES Corporation. ASW owns and operates a 39.2MW wind farm near Dwarka in Jamnagar district of Gujarat. The … Continue reading Tata Power concludes acquisition of 39.2MW wind farm in Gujarat
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Renewable energy in Brazil
EGP CEO Francesco Starace spoke at the opening ceremony of the 15th edition of Energy Resources Management Masters organised by Safe. The event centred on renewable energy in Brazil. ‘Brazil, alongside Mexico, is the most promising market for development in Latin America. Enel Green Power is participating in the country’s energy development through serious and … Continue reading Renewable energy in Brazil
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Turning Up the Heat on Advanced Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Components
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology providers need to improve system efficiency and reduce costs to compete with flat-panel PV. Advanced components and thermal energy storage can bring CSP back to the forefront of the solar industry for utility-scale, stand-alone power applications. The opening of the Ivanpah concentrating solar power (CSP) plant has brought renewed interest … Continue reading Turning Up the Heat on Advanced Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Components
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California, Florida, Washington Have Electric Vehicles Sales
Los Angeles continues to lead the nation in the number of electric vehicle sales, but Atlanta showed the greatest growth surge in the fourth quarter of last year, with sales up 52 percent from the third quarter. ChargePoint released a list of the Top 10 Regions with the largest growth of electric vehicle sales, with … Continue reading California, Florida, Washington Have Electric Vehicles Sales
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Alterra Power completes acquisition of Shannon wind farm
Alterra Power Corp. (TSX: AXY) has completed the acquisition of 100% of the Shannon wind project, a 202 MW wind farm in late-stage development in Clay County, Texas. Alterra acquired the project from Horn Wind, LLC, a north Texas early-stage wind developer that has successfully developed two other wind farms in the region. Last week, … Continue reading Alterra Power completes acquisition of Shannon wind farm
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Minnesota Power chooses Siemens for 205-MW Bison 4 wind power project in the U.S.
Siemens Energy has been awarded a major order by Minnesota Power for 64 units of the company’s latest 3-MW D3 platform wind turbines to be installed at the Bison Wind Energy Center near New Salem, North Dakota. The innovative wind turbines feature a 113-meter rotor and 92.5-meter hub height. Installation of the turbines is scheduled … Continue reading Minnesota Power chooses Siemens for 205-MW Bison 4 wind power project in the U.S.
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BNSFL, Tri Global team up on West Texas wind energy
BNSF Logistics (BNSFL) and Tri Global Energy (TGE) jointly announced completion of a formal agreement to align resources, market knowledge and industry relationships to support BNSFL’s development of their West Texas Wind Energy Logistics Center (WTWLC). The joint marketing agreement between the two leaders in their respective markets is an innovative approach to manage capacity, … Continue reading BNSFL, Tri Global team up on West Texas wind energy
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Suzlon deploys Nexans
Nexans is helping Suzlon achieve effective and reliable connections for around 150 wind turbine generators installed in major wind farm projects across Brazil Suzlon, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, has turned to Nexans to support its major projects in Brazil with complete end to end cable solutions that will ensure effective, efficient … Continue reading Suzlon deploys Nexans
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