Television ads set to run this week in Colorado and Iowa will thank members of Congress who are some of American wind power’s biggest champions. The television ads thank U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Bruce Braley of Iowa and Senator Mark Udall of Colorado for their legislative leadership and their frequent, strong and … Continue reading Television ads say “Thank you” to American wind power champions in Colorado and Iowa
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Could China become a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) exporter?
Concentrated Solar Power development in China is currently focused on the internal market. But the development of a pan-Asian energy network could make exports possible, too. China’s nascent CSP industry could one day export power across Asia if a vision for a pan-regional energy network becomes reality. Grenatec, an advocacy group touting plans for a … Continue reading Could China become a Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) exporter?
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Brazil gets German Development Bank wind energy loan
Brazil’s development bank BNDES received a $335 million loan from Germany’s KfW to finance wind farms that will be developed by local companies. The loan is the largest in Brazil to date from the German development bank. “The loan will help to meet the growing demand in Brazil for financing projects that are focused on … Continue reading Brazil gets German Development Bank wind energy loan
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China donates over 6,000 solar photovoltaic kits to Chad
China’s ambassador to Chad Hu Zhiqiang on Monday donated to the Chadian government 6,180 solar kits worth 3 million U.S. dollars for domestic use, an official source has said. The donation was made in line with the agreement signed on Oct. 26, 2013 between the two countries, which also envisioned the training of over 120 … Continue reading China donates over 6,000 solar photovoltaic kits to Chad
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ABB and Volvo form global partnership for electric and hybrid bus fast-charging
ABB, the leading power and automation group, announced today a partnership with Volvo Buses, one of the world’s leading bus manufacturers, to co-develop and commercialize electric and hybrid buses with open standards-based direct current (DC) fast charging systems. The cooperation creates a city-wide standardized charging system for electric and electric hybrid buses that can charge … Continue reading ABB and Volvo form global partnership for electric and hybrid bus fast-charging
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BHEL to set up 4000 MW solar energy project in Rajasthan
The plant will be set up in two phases over a period of 7 years with Phase I comprising 1,000 MW and the balance 3,000 MW in subsequent phase. An Ultra Mega Solar Power Project (UMSPP) with a cumulative capacity of 4,000 MW will be set up in Rajasthan in the Sambhar Salts Limited … Continue reading BHEL to set up 4000 MW solar energy project in Rajasthan
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Solar power plant for Burkina Faso
Windiga Energy has signed an investment agreement with the government of Burkina Faso to “become the first independent solar energy producer” in the country. Windiga said Siemens Energy Smart Generation Solutions has been selected to build and operate the 20-megawatt photovoltaic (PV) plant in Zina, 200 kilometres west of the nation’s capital Ouagadougou, which the … Continue reading Solar power plant for Burkina Faso
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Lithium Ion Batteries for Consumer Electric Vehicles Will Surpass $24 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023
Lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries have emerged as the leading battery technology for a wide variety of applications, including mobile devices, grid-scale energy storage, and electric vehicles (EVs). The market for Li-ion batteries for automobiles is expected to expand rapidly over the next 10 years, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) for consumers drawing the largest share. … Continue reading Lithium Ion Batteries for Consumer Electric Vehicles Will Surpass $24 Billion in Annual Revenue by 2023
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Nordex wind power awarded wind energy contracts for 64.2MW for Turkey
Nordex has received three contracts for the installation of its N117/2400 and the N117/3000 wind turbines in Turkey, totalling 64.2 MW. The company will be supplying to the new customer Erdem Holding seven N117/3000 Generation Delta turbines for the “Odemis” wind farm. This order also includes a premium-service contract for a minimum period of five … Continue reading Nordex wind power awarded wind energy contracts for 64.2MW for Turkey
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Gamesa wind power signs two new wind energy contracts for the supply of 214 MW of its wind turbines in Brazil
The company remains as one of the leading wind turbine OEM in Brazil, where it has signed firm orders for the supply of close to 2,000 MW. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to consolidate its presence in Brazil, one of the regions with the greatest wind potential, having signed two new … Continue reading Gamesa wind power signs two new wind energy contracts for the supply of 214 MW of its wind turbines in Brazil
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Wind Power Will Deliver More Than 7 Percent of the World’s Electricity by 2018
Headwinds in several key markets, including the United States and Spain slowed growth in the global wind power market dramatically in 2013. Still, wind power now supplies nearly 3 percent of the world’s electricity, and is expected to grow strongly over the next several years. According to a recent report from Navigant Research, wind power … Continue reading Wind Power Will Deliver More Than 7 Percent of the World’s Electricity by 2018
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Solar power and wind energy comprised a majority of new new generating capacity in the first half of 2014
Renewable energy continues growing its share of new electricity generation in the U.S. According to the latest Energy Infrastructure Update from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, solar and wind energy constituted more than half of the new generating capacity in the country for the first half of 2014. Solar and wind energy combined for 1.83 … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy comprised a majority of new new generating capacity in the first half of 2014
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Iberdrola Ingeniería and Gamesa to build wind farm in Honduras
Honduras-based Grupo Terra awards two companies turnkey contract to commission facility equipped with 25 Gamesa G90 wind turbines with a unit capacity of 2 MW each. IBERDROLA subsidiary strengthens foothold in wind power market in Honduras, having already commissioned largest wind farm in Central America (Cerro de Hula wind farm, capacity over 100 MW) last … Continue reading Iberdrola Ingeniería and Gamesa to build wind farm in Honduras
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Wind energy major Vestas returns to India
In September 2012, Danish wind power major Vestas decided to “scale down sales effort in the Indian market”, which practically meant it was closing shop in the country. Almost two years later, it is all set to return, headed by a new Managing Director, Jorn Hammer, who previously steered the company’s Australian operations. The new … Continue reading Wind energy major Vestas returns to India
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Alstom will supply 127 wind turbines to Renova Energia for the Umburanas wind farm
Alstom has signed a contract worth around €320 million with Renova Energia – leader in wind power generation in Brazil – to deliver, erect and commission 127 wind turbines in the Umburanas complex, located in Bahia State. The wind turbines, composed of ECO 122, ECO 110 and ECO 100 models, will be delivered between … Continue reading Alstom will supply 127 wind turbines to Renova Energia for the Umburanas wind farm
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India reveals rules for next phase of solar power mission
India is trying to take it to the next level in its renewable energy and environmental initiatives. The country has a long list of ways it’s not only trying to reduce its carbon footprint, but bring much of its population up to date in terms of energy accessibility. The 1000 MW bundling scheme that was … Continue reading India reveals rules for next phase of solar power mission
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Wind energy preferable to nuclear, coal
No energy source is without some adverse environmental impact. Even wind power poses some concerns. But given the alternatives in New Jersey, especially coal and nuclear, wind power should be an important part of the energy mix. So it was welcome news last week when the U.S. Department of Interior announced that 344,000 acres of … Continue reading Wind energy preferable to nuclear, coal
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Accelerated depreciation could spur more orders of wind turbines in India
Accelerated depreciation could spur more orders of wind turbines and renewable assets and Suzlon would likely be a key beneficiary as the world’s fifth-largest wind turbine maker. “Accelerated depreciation will be significantly positive for the wind turbine industry and Suzlon in particular,” said G. Chokkalingam, founder of Equinomics, a research and fund advisory firm. Shares … Continue reading Accelerated depreciation could spur more orders of wind turbines in India
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Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
In a recent article on The Conversation, University of Melbourne Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins wrote that Australia’s targets to increase renewable energy will make electricity more expensive, thanks to problems with consistency and storage. But Professor Larkins is several years behind developments in renewable energy and its integration into electricity grids. In fact, we already … Continue reading Renewable energy is ready to supply all of Australia’s electricity
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Quebec wind power
At least one wind power executive rejoiced Thursday at the announcement that Quebec is forming a task force on how best to tap the province’s commercial wind potential. “I’m very confident this is a good announcement and there will be a lot of good coming out of it,” said Eva Lotta Schmidt, business development manager … Continue reading Quebec wind power
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