In 2013 wind power was the leading source of electricity in Spain, but wind energy is facing huge regulatory hurdles – the latest of which will be discussed in detail at EWEA 2014 in Barcelona on Wednesday 12 March. We spoke to Jaume Margarit Roset, Director General of the association of renewable energies in Spain, … Continue reading Wind energy’s triumph in Spain is being ignored by the government
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EWEA 2014 opens its doors in Barcelona
The months of anticipation are finally over – EWEA 2014 opens its doors for business in Barcelona this afternoon! Headlining later today at the opening session will be Artur Trindade, Portuguese Secretary of State for Energy, Maria van der Hoeven, Executive Director at the International Energy Agency (IEA), Hasan Murat Mercan, Turkish Deputy Minister of … Continue reading EWEA 2014 opens its doors in Barcelona
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Nevada is cashing in on renewable energy, wind energy and concentrated solar power (CSP)
While Americans know wind and solar energy are clean, they often aren’t aware of the economic success story behind these renewable-energy technologies. Wind and solar power have economic benefits that reach far and wide. They have become increasingly affordable, attracting billions in private development, and today are both mainstream and reliable energy sources across America. … Continue reading Nevada is cashing in on renewable energy, wind energy and concentrated solar power (CSP)
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Tenders offered for private sector in Suez Gulf for wind energy in May
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Dr. Mohamed Shaker said that the ministry decided to open envelopes of the two tenders of private sector projects of the Gulf of Suez’s wind energy with capacities reaching 250 megawatts on 18 May. He added that a tender for Dairut power station with capacities reaching 2250 megawatts will … Continue reading Tenders offered for private sector in Suez Gulf for wind energy in May
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100% Renewable Energy Is Feasible and Affordable
One of the greatest promises of the high-tech future, whether made explicitly or implicitly through shiny clean concept sketches, is that we will have efficient energy that doesn’t churn pollutants into the air and onto the streets. But here in the present, politicians and even many clean energy advocates maintain that a world run on … Continue reading 100% Renewable Energy Is Feasible and Affordable
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Congress needs to renew clean energy tax incentives
As Coloradans, we have seen how wind energy is creating jobs and driving economic growth. We know that making our buildings, appliances and equipment more efficient saves money and helps our environment. And we know what happens to our climate if we don’t act. It’s simply inconceivable, then, that Congress sat back and let critical … Continue reading Congress needs to renew clean energy tax incentives
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AREVA will promote its Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology
California-based AREVA Solar works specifically with applications of Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) systems using Linear Fresnel Reflector technology. AREVA Solar Inc. will promote its solar energy technology applications during U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s upcoming trade mission to the Middle East. Scheduled for March 8 to 14, the mission will visit the United Arab … Continue reading AREVA will promote its Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) technology
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Laos commissions viability study on solar energy
The Lao Ministry of Science and Technology signed a memorandum of understanding with the AL-PNTC Consortium to conduct a feasibility study on the development of solar energy, the state-run daily Vientiane Times reported Friday. The memorandum of understanding dictates that AL-PNTC Consortium will conduct a feasibility study on the development of a solar power project … Continue reading Laos commissions viability study on solar energy
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Tesla aims for massive lithium-ion battery production
The Gigafactory is designed to reduce cell costs much faster than the status quo and, by 2020, produce more lithium ion batteries annually than were produced worldwide in 2013. By the end of the first year of volume production of our mass market vehicle, we expect the Gigafactory will have driven down the per kWh … Continue reading Tesla aims for massive lithium-ion battery production
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A cost effective solution to increase tower height for 3 MW wind turbines to over 140m
The Large Diameter Steel Tower (LDST) – an innovative solution patented by Vestas – enables cost effective taller towers to take advantage of stronger wind conditions at higher hub heights for the V117-3.3 MW and V126-3.3 MW turbines, increasing annual energy production and therefore revenue for customers. On a typical site with a mean wind … Continue reading A cost effective solution to increase tower height for 3 MW wind turbines to over 140m
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Vestas signs 30 MW wind energy order as part of a 207 MW framework agreement in Turkey
Vestas has signed a framework agreement to deliver 207 MW across five locations in Turkey to a joint venture between the German utility EnBW and the Turkish holding company Borusan, with the first 30 MW order firm and unconditional. The deal represents the largest customer framework agreement in the Turkish wind power market ever. … Continue reading Vestas signs 30 MW wind energy order as part of a 207 MW framework agreement in Turkey
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Vestas receives 99 MW wind power order in Finland
TuuliWatti Oy has placed a 99MW order with Vestas for two projects in Finland using V126-3.3 MW turbines and the new Large Diameter Steel Tower technology. Vestas has received its largest ever order in Finland with a 99 MW order from leading Finnish developer TuuliWatti Oy. The order consists of two projects utilising V126-3.3 MW … Continue reading Vestas receives 99 MW wind power order in Finland
Continue readingGamesa attends EWEA 2014 showcasing the technological evolution of its 2.0-2.5 MW and 5.0 MW platforms
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, is presenting at the EWEA trade fair for the twelfth year running. This year it is showcasing how its product portfolio has developed and evolved with the aim of offering competitive technology solutions that lower its end customers’ Cost of Energy (CoE). EWEA 2014 is the European … Continue reading Gamesa attends EWEA 2014 showcasing the technological evolution of its 2.0-2.5 MW and 5.0 MW platforms
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70 BMW i3 electric vehicles every day using wind power alone
BMW i3 customers will need to adjust to a delay of six months for their new car, CEO Norbert Reithofer reiterated at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. BMW won’t reveal which countries are creating the most demand, although it has said in the past North American sales will make up a decent proportion of the … Continue reading 70 BMW i3 electric vehicles every day using wind power alone
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Prysmian At EWEA – European Wind Energy Association – Annual Event 2014 in Barcelona
Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, will showcase its state-of-the-art range of products and services for the wind power industry at the 2014 annual edition of the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) event, that will take place in Barcelona (Spain) from March 10 to 13, hall 6 booth D30. … Continue reading Prysmian At EWEA – European Wind Energy Association – Annual Event 2014 in Barcelona
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Consortium appointed to deliver study to cut costs of offshore wind power
Xodus Group, Cathie Associates and UTEC Geomarine have formed an industry leading consortium to deliver a landmark study which will aim to reduce the costs of generating electricity from offshore wind farms in UK waters. The Carbon Trust’s Offshore Wind Accelerator (OWA), which brings together nine offshore wind developers (DONG Energy, E.ON, Mainstream Renewable Power, … Continue reading Consortium appointed to deliver study to cut costs of offshore wind power
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Electric cars no longer the exception?
The Porsche Panamera S is quite a car. Sleek, powerful and aerodynamic, it’s capable of 167mph. But that’s not all. The version on display here in Geneva is also able to travel for about 20 miles on nothing but battery power. It is, of course, a hybrid. It has an electric motor sitting alongside a … Continue reading Electric cars no longer the exception?
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ZAP Launches New Small Electric Vehicle Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
ZAP (ZAAP) an automotive company incorporated in California and headquartered in Santa Rosa, California announced that Jonway Auto, its subsidiary in Zhejiang, China is launching a small EV sedan, SPARKEE for city commuters in China. Focusing on the growing demands for electric vehicles (EVs) in China driven by Chinese government policies, ZAP and Jonway Auto … Continue reading ZAP Launches New Small Electric Vehicle Sedan SPARKEE for City Commuters in China
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In Barcelona, Siemens to exhibit its uprated D3-platform wind turbines
Step by step, Siemens Energy is successfully pursuing its strategy for lowering the costs of wind power. At the European annual event for the wind energy industry, EWEA 2014, being held March 10 to 13 in Barcelona, Siemens Energy’s Wind Power Division is showing how the uprated performance of its state-of-the art direct-drive D3 wind … Continue reading In Barcelona, Siemens to exhibit its uprated D3-platform wind turbines
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Testing components for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants in Morocco and South Africa
The German Aerospace Center is testing the performance and durability of reflectors and receivers for concentrated solar power (CSP) plants in Ouarzazate, Morocco and in Bokpoort, South Africa. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is testing the performance and durability of reflectors and receivers for concentrated solar power (CSP) plants in … Continue reading Testing components for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plants in Morocco and South Africa
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