Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reached an agreement with Eolus Vind, one of Sweden’s leading wind farm developers, for the supply of four of its G114-2.0 MW turbines in this Scandinavian market. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply, install and commission these 8 MW at the Nötåsen wind … Continue reading Supply of the first Gamesa G114-2.0 MW wind turbines in Europe
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Wind energy in Vietnam: Bac Lieu Province builds 52 wind turbines
After construction, the wind farm will comprise of 62 wind turbines with the capacity to hold 99.2 megawatts. They are expected to generate about 320 million kilowatts per year. 52 wind turbines for the Bac Lieu Wind Power Plant in Vinh Trach Dong and Hiep Thanh Communes in Bac Lieu City were started construction of … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: Bac Lieu Province builds 52 wind turbines
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China’s newly operational ultra-high voltage power transmission line
China’s newly operational ultra-high voltage power transmission line, designed with the largest capacity in the world, has laid a foundation for transnational energy cooperation in Asia, according to experts. About 50 billion kilowatt-hours (kwh) of electricity is planned to be transmitted from western to central China through the 800 kv ultra-high voltage direct current (UHVDC) … Continue reading China’s newly operational ultra-high voltage power transmission line
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For the third time in a month, wind energy protects consumers during cold snap
Wind energy proved its value to California consumers last Thursday and Friday by providing a large amount of energy when natural gas prices and electricity prices spiked during a cold snap. In a replay of events seen twice in the last month across nearly every region of the country, wind energy played a critical role … Continue reading For the third time in a month, wind energy protects consumers during cold snap
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Russian Railways Logistics urgently delivers Mitsubishi electric cars to Sochi Olympics
Russian Railways Logistics organized rail forwarding of electric cars produced by Mitsubishi from Moscow to Olympic Sochi in record time of less than two days. Extreme weather conditions in Southern Russia, namely sharp temperature drop and heavy snowfalls, caused traffic jams on federal highways, which did not allow to use truck forwarding. Thus Olympic cargo … Continue reading Russian Railways Logistics urgently delivers Mitsubishi electric cars to Sochi Olympics
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China to extend electric car subsidies past 2015
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South Korean carmakers step up R&D to build affordable electric vehicles
South Korean carmakers and the government are stepping up research and development (R&D) to build affordable electric vehicles with good range, industry sources said Monday. Sources said the plan is to make electric vehicles (EV) that cost under 30 million won (US$27,900) and travel at least 300 kilometers on a single power charge by 2020. … Continue reading South Korean carmakers step up R&D to build affordable electric vehicles
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Can Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Change before 2015?
Around about this time each year, we have a closer look at the PV technologies that were used to make all the solar panels in 2013 that ended up being shipped through downstream channels. This is done by analysing the exact split of production across all the different c-Si process flow types, substrate types for … Continue reading Can Photovoltaic (PV) Technology Change before 2015?
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Photovoltaic Global Demand for Polysilicon to Surge 25% in 2014
Demand for polysilicon used in solar and semiconductor applications is expected to rise sharply to 282,000 metric tons in 2014, up 25% versus last year. According to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon and Wafer Supply Chain Quarterly report, the growth in demand for polysilicon is being driven by the rapid increase in end-market solar photovoltaic … Continue reading Photovoltaic Global Demand for Polysilicon to Surge 25% in 2014
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India’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity to be allocated to a company was limited to 100 MW
The total Concentrated Solar Power capacity to be allocated to a company including its Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent-or any Group company was limited to 100 MW. The total capacity of concentrated solar power projects allocated under batch-I of phase-I of Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) is 470 MW. The guidelines for allocation of … Continue reading India’s Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) capacity to be allocated to a company was limited to 100 MW
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China’s power capacity up 94 GW in 2013
China’s installed power capacity increased by 94 GW in 2013, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Monday. Thermal power accounted for the bulk of the capacity growth, topping 36.5 GW, followed by 29.93 GW from hydropower, 14.06 GW from on-grid wind power, 11.3 GW from on-grid solar power and 2.21 GW from nuclear power. … Continue reading China’s power capacity up 94 GW in 2013
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U.S. Renewable Energy Maintains Growth In 2013
The 2014 installment of the Sustainable Energy in America Factbook – produced for The Business Council for Sustainable Energy by Bloomberg New Energy Finance – has found that renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency advancements are leading a transformation of America’s energy. Despite ever-shifting political winds, the inherent business case for efficient and sustainable … Continue reading U.S. Renewable Energy Maintains Growth In 2013
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Alstom signed its first export contract with Deepwater Wind in the US to supply the Haliade
Alstom signed a contract to supply 5 offshore wind turbines for Deepwater Wind’s 30-MW Block Island pilot Wind Farm located off the coast of Rhode Island, USA, in the presence of Arnaud Montebourg, French minister of economic recovery; Ernest Moniz, American Minsiter of Energy; Patrick Kron, Alstom CEO and Jeffrey Grybowski, Deepwater CEO. The project, … Continue reading Alstom signed its first export contract with Deepwater Wind in the US to supply the Haliade
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Wind energy wafts into South Africa
The South African government is marshalling a slow move to broadening the country’s energy resources. South Africa’s grid is coal-dependent, with about 90% of the country’s energy coming from coal. State-owned power utility Eskom is building two new coal-fired power stations, although the technology used will mean reduced emissions of greenhouse gases, related to climate … Continue reading Wind energy wafts into South Africa
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American wind power shows strong growth in 2013
At the end of 2013, as the Production Tax Credit expired, there were more than 12,000 MW of new wind-generating capacity under construction, setting a U.S. record. The American Wind Energy Assn. (AWEA, Washington, D.C., USA) reports that the American wind energy industry responded to the extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) in 2013 … Continue reading American wind power shows strong growth in 2013
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Wind farm proposal moving ahead in Guyana
The proposed 25-megawatt wind farm under consideration at Hope Beach, East Coast Demerara is more likely to produce on average eight to 10 megawatts of electricity. A feasibility study has been completed and the environmental hurdles have all been crossed for the US$40M project. This is according to Prime Minister Samuel Hinds who is also … Continue reading Wind farm proposal moving ahead in Guyana
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Nuclear Power Recovers Slightly
Global nuclear generation capacity increased by 4.2 gigawatts (GW), or 1.1 percent, to 373.1 GW in 2012. The number of operational reactors also increased in 2012 by two units, or 0.46 percent, to a total of 437 nuclear reactors worldwide. The increases are net figures: three reactors with a total capacity of 1.3 GW were … Continue reading Nuclear Power Recovers Slightly
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Suzlon chief: Restore accelerated depreciation scheme for wind energy sector
Wind power generation in India in 2013 dropped to 1,500 MW due to removal of incentives given by the govt, says company’s Chairman and MD, Tulsi Tanti. Pitching for restoration of accelerated depreciation scheme in the wind energy sector, turbine maker Suzlon said it will prove beneficial for the ailing renewable power industry. Accelerated depreciation … Continue reading Suzlon chief: Restore accelerated depreciation scheme for wind energy sector
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Nissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles
The Nissan Leaf has continued its market leading electric car status in the UK, with 230 registrations in January. That total was more than 1,000% percent up on sales in January 2013 and clearly shows the Leaf continues to enjoy strong upward sales momentum in the face of growing competition. Nearly three quarters of all … Continue reading Nissan Leaf tops January sales for electric vehicles
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Wind energy development in Nebraska
Nebraska has excellent wind resources, and since the passage of LB1048 in 2010, there is potential for exporting electricity from wind farms, which means tax benefits, jobs and lease payments to landowners, said John Hay, UNL Extension associate extension educator in biological systems engineering. However, wind energy does have its issues. Construction of wind energy … Continue reading Wind energy development in Nebraska
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