A new study finds that wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months, which is comparable to the best solar photovoltaic systems. In other words, in their first six months of operation, large wind turbines produce the same total amount of energy that was needed to produce and install them. That is the conclusion … Continue reading Wind turbines have an energy payback of 6 months
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Vestas customer EDF Energies Nouvelles has ordered 24 V90-3MW wind turbines and eight V80-2.0 MW wind turbines for an 88 MW wind power project in France
The wind energy order includes an option for an additional two V90-3.0 MW and one V80-2.0 MW wind turbines. Vestas will supply 24 V90-3.0 MW and eight V80-2.0 MW wind turbines for an 88 MW wind power plant in France, with an option for an additional eight MW, for a total potential of 96 MW. … Continue reading Vestas customer EDF Energies Nouvelles has ordered 24 V90-3MW wind turbines and eight V80-2.0 MW wind turbines for an 88 MW wind power project in France
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EDP Renewables opens a new wind farm in the Champagne-Ardennes region
EDP Renewables (EDP Renewables, Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth-largest wind energy producer, has opened a new wind farm in France today, constructed in the municipalities of Tarzy and Neuville-Lez-Beaulieu. The new wind farm is located in Ardennes, in the Champagne-Ardenne region. The cumulative annual production of … Continue reading EDP Renewables opens a new wind farm in the Champagne-Ardennes region
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Scotland’s renewable energy electricity rises 50 pct in first quarter
The overall increase is primarily due to a record quarter of hydro output, 9.2 percent higher than the previous record quarter at the end of 2011, while wind power is also at record levels, 4 percent higher than the previous record quarter. Scotland’s renewable electricity output rose by 50 percent year-on-year in the first quarter … Continue reading Scotland’s renewable energy electricity rises 50 pct in first quarter
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Electric Car Sales Are Stronger Than They Seem
Although they have not realized initial projections, the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt have sold more units in their fourth years than the Toyota Prius did in its fourth year. Now there is also a plethora of other electric vehicles joining these big three models on the market. Despite falling short of previous expectations, global … Continue reading Electric Car Sales Are Stronger Than They Seem
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Innovation in electric vehicles charges ahead
Power equipment manufacturer REO has launched a new high voltage recuperation heater that could significantly improve thermal management systems in electric vehicles. The electric vehicle took a significant evolutionary step forward when REO UK launched its REOHM BWD330, a high voltage recuperation heater, recently. The D330 brings significant efficiency improvements to the vehicle thermal management … Continue reading Innovation in electric vehicles charges ahead
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Pattern Energy Acquires Controlling Interest in El Arrayán Wind Farm in Chile
Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”) today announced the acquisition of AEI’s 38.5% net ownership interest in the El Arrayán Wind Farm project. The project, which was completed earlier this month and is now fully operational, is located approximately 400 km north of Santiago on the coast of Chile. At 115 … Continue reading Pattern Energy Acquires Controlling Interest in El Arrayán Wind Farm in Chile
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First Solar Set to Build Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Latin America
First Solar, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSLR) today announced it has received board approval from the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, for financing to support construction of the 141MW(ac) Luz del Norte solar power plant in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The loans, which … Continue reading First Solar Set to Build Largest Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant in Latin America
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Renewable Energy in the 50 States
The Northeast Region Report, the first portion of the American Council On Renewable Energy’s (ACORE) 7th annual Renewable Energy in the 50 States report, was released today. The first in a four-part series, this portion focuses on the renewable energy sector in the eleven Northeastern states plus the District of Columbia (ME, NH, VT, MA, … Continue reading Renewable Energy in the 50 States
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Alstom signs its first wind power contract in Poland
Alstom signed a contract with PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A., worth approximately €80 million , for the supply of 30 ECO110 wind turbines for the “Lotnisko 90MW” wind farm, which will be based in Kopaniewo. With a total output of 90MW and scheduled for commissioning at the end of 2015, Lotnisko is one of the largest … Continue reading Alstom signs its first wind power contract in Poland
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Tri Global Energy announces the sale of Floyd County Wind Farm
Tri Global Energy, LLC, the developer of utility-scale community wind power projects, has announced that interests held by project partner, Floyd County Wind Farm, LLC, in a joint wind project development with Westerly Wind LLC, has been sold to Westerly South Plains, LLC. Westerly South Plains has in turn entered into an agreement with a … Continue reading Tri Global Energy announces the sale of Floyd County Wind Farm
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Turkana’s wind power project recognised
The Turkana Wind Power project, which is the largest single wind power project in Africa, will have a capacity of 300 megawatts. Kenya has been recognised among nations working on long-term plans to install commercial-scale wind power. The report launched on Wednesday in Nairobi at the inaugural United Nations Environment Assembly says the project has … Continue reading Turkana’s wind power project recognised
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Canada’s largest wind farm opens in Chatham-Kent
The wind farm utilizes 124 Siemens 2.3 MW wind turbines, which are estimated to produce renewable energy for up to 100,000 local homes. Chatham-Kent is now home to the largest wind farm in all of Canada. Delegates from Chatham-Kent, Samsung and Pattern Energy Group were on hand Wednesday morning, for the official opening of … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind farm opens in Chatham-Kent
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Toyota Motor Corporation today revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel-cell sedan
First unveiled as a concept at last year’s Tokyo Motor Show, the car will launch in Japan before April next year, and preparations are underway for launches in the US and Europe during their summer of 2015. In Japan, the fuel-cell sedan will go on sale at Toyota and Toyopet dealerships, priced at approximately 7 … Continue reading Toyota Motor Corporation today revealed the exterior design and Japan pricing of its hydrogen fuel-cell sedan
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Gamesa lands a 5-year wind power contract to service 116 MW for the Greek Terna Energy in Poland and Bulgaria
The agreement includes the maintenance of 58 wind turbines of Gamesa 2.0 MW-2.5 MW platform. Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind power industry, has secured a contract with the Greek company Terna Energy to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services on 116 MW located in Poland and Bulgaria for a period of five … Continue reading Gamesa lands a 5-year wind power contract to service 116 MW for the Greek Terna Energy in Poland and Bulgaria
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Jamaica plans expansion of Wigton Wind Farm
The Government is to undertake an expansion of the Wigton Wind farm in Rose Hill, Manchester, which is projected to reduce the importation of oil by some 37,100 barrels and save approximately J$400 million. Making the announcement, State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Mining and Energy, Julian Robinson, said that the expanded facility … Continue reading Jamaica plans expansion of Wigton Wind Farm
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Mexico’s largest rooftop photovoltaic solar energy array features SolarWorld panels
The system will power the Mexico operations of Plantronics, a global producer of audio communications headphones. The project is the second of SolarWorld solar panels at a Plantronics facility. In 2011, the headset manufacturer installed 608 kilowatts of roof-mounted and carport-mounted solar arrays at its headquarters in Santa Cruz, Calif. “Being responsible with the environment … Continue reading Mexico’s largest rooftop photovoltaic solar energy array features SolarWorld panels
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Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy
The American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) today announced the release of a groundbreaking report titled Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy. Jointly authored by ACORE members ScottMadden, Sullivan & Worcester, American Clean Energy, RES Americas, Abengoa Solar and Siemens, this resource explores key issues and provides recommendations related to evolving utility and other business … Continue reading Evolving Business Models for Renewable Energy
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KKR and Acciona partner in global renewable energy business
Acciona, a global infrastructure, water and renewable energy group, and Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. LP (together with its affiliates, “KKR”), a leading global investment firm, today announced a partnership to consolidate and develop one of the largest operating international renewable energy portfolios in the world. Under the agreement, KKR will invest in ACCIONA Energía … Continue reading KKR and Acciona partner in global renewable energy business
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CPFL Renovaveis gets four Brazil wind energy plants
The four wind farms have 78.2 megawatts of capacity and comprise the Macacos Complex in the northeastern state of Rio Grande do Norte. CPFL Energias Renovaveis SA (CPRE3), Brazil’s biggest renewable-energy producer, received permission to operate four wind farms from the country’s power regulator. The Pedra Preta, Costa Branca, Juremas and Macacos wind farms were … Continue reading CPFL Renovaveis gets four Brazil wind energy plants
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