The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is providing a $64.5 million direct loan to Astidey S.A., in Montevideo, Uruguay, for the purchase of U.S.-manufactured wind-turbine generators being exported by Gamesa Technology Corporation Inc., headquartered in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. The authorization, which is Ex-Im Bank’s second wind transaction in Uruguay, will support approximately 400 … Continue reading Ex-Im Bank Finances Export of U.S.-Manufactured Wind Turbines to Talas de Maciel Wind Farm in Uruguay
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Vietnam yet to pursue right strategy in developing wind power
To meet the target of yielding 1,000 MW of wind power by 2020 set by the government in 2011, Vietnam needs an investment of around 2.1 billion U.S. dollars within six years, said Vietnam’s General Department of Energy. By 2020, wind electricity is expected to account for 0.7 percent of the country’s total electricity production, … Continue reading Vietnam yet to pursue right strategy in developing wind power
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Time for Uganda to explore its wind energy potential
According to Uganda’s renewable energy policy 2007, wind data collected by the country’s meteorology department concluded that wind energy is available and sufficient for power generation especially in the south western part districts of Kabaale, Ntungamo, Kisoro and around Mt Elgon,Karamoja areas with the average wind speed at 4m/s(meters per second). Wind energy potential can … Continue reading Time for Uganda to explore its wind energy potential
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Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
According to the newly released Q3 2014 Latin America PV Playbook, the region’s PV project pipeline rose 22 percent over last quarter, reaching 19.5 gigawatts. In GTM Research’s PV Playbook project tracker, the pipeline is made up of two segments: announced projects and capacity under construction. Growing from a smaller base, capacity under construction outpaced … Continue reading Latin America photovoltaic (PV) pipeline approaching 20 GW
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Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
Spot prices for solar modules around the world hit 63 cents per watt in 2014’s second quarter — an all-time low. Spot prices are the cost of any good or service at any given time and place. (In this case, the aggregate world spot price in Q2.) The numbers come via the research arm of … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic prices reached a record low
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EC awards 40 M euros to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Italy
Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant will be using a central tower technology that produces superheated steam to power a steam turbo-generator. The European Commission (EC) said yesterday it is awarding up to EUR 125 million (USD 170m) in total for two Italian low-carbon energy demonstration projects, including a 50-MW concentrated solar power (CSP) … Continue reading EC awards 40 M euros to Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant in Italy
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Nordex delivers turnkey wind power plants to France
Nordex has sold the French wind farm projects “Aubigeon” and “Les Touches” to the investment company GN Renewable Investments. “We are pleased to finalize the sale of two further projects in France developed by our own organization”, states Nordex Management Board member Lars Bondo Krogsgaard. The projects have been developed by Nordex in cooperation with … Continue reading Nordex delivers turnkey wind power plants to France
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Acciona Energía will build a photovoltaic plant in Chile for E-CL
Acciona Energía will build the first phase of the 7.2 MWp (6 MW nominal) Pampa Camarones Solar Park as a turnkey project being developed by the electrical power company E-CL, a subsidiary of GDF Suez and the main power generator in northern Chile. This was revealed today in a ceremony launching the project in the … Continue reading Acciona Energía will build a photovoltaic plant in Chile for E-CL
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) cooling system commissioned in Johannesburg, South Africa
MTN, the mobile network operator, has unveiled Africa’s first Concentrated Solar Power Cooling System that would power its data centres. Officials said this was in line with MTN’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. “MTN is acutely aware of the impact of global warming and its adverse impact on emerging markets including South Africa. “We continuously … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) cooling system commissioned in Johannesburg, South Africa
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Gamesa reinforces its commitment to the environment and sustainable product development
The prototypes of this wind turbine, installed in Alaiz (Spain) and Texas (USA), have generated 4.25 GWh since they were commissioned at the start of this year, demonstrating the robust, highly reliable and adaptable nature of this product. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured eco-design certification for its turbine, the G114-2.0 … Continue reading Gamesa reinforces its commitment to the environment and sustainable product development
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Africa’s largest wind farm opens in Jeffrey’s Bay
Africa’s largest wind farm, with 60 wind turbines, has been officially opened at Jeffreys Bay. The 138 MW wind power plant, which has been producing electricity since December, is among the projects in the government’s renewable energy programme, through which private companies bid to build renewable energy power stations. Construction began in December 2012 and … Continue reading Africa’s largest wind farm opens in Jeffrey’s Bay
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Spain’s Iberdrola, Gamesa to build wind farm in Honduras with 25 Gamesa G90 wind turbines
Spain’s Iberdrola Ingenieria and Gamesa have been awarded a contract to build a 50 MW 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, … Continue reading Spain’s Iberdrola, Gamesa to build wind farm in Honduras with 25 Gamesa G90 wind turbines
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NER 300 backs floating wind energy, concentrated solar power
Floating wind turbines and concentrated solar power (CSP) demonstration projects were among those selected for funding under the European Commission’s (EC’s) NER 300 programme. NER 300 – which uses revenue from the EU Emissions Trading Scheme to back pre-commercial clean energy initiatives – handed out about €1bn ($1.36bn) to 19 schemes. The Spanish BALEA and … Continue reading NER 300 backs floating wind energy, concentrated solar power
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Avista testing batteries that store wind power, solar energy
Avista Corp. will use a $3.2 million state grant to test how effectively large batteries store energy from wind power, solar energy and other renewable sources. The three-year demonstration will occur at a Pullman substation, with a battery-storage system built by UniEnergy Technologies of Mukilteo, Washington. The battery system should be able to store enough electricity … Continue reading Avista testing batteries that store wind power, solar energy
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Cyprus Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project of 50 MW nabs EUR 60.2m in EU funds
The Eos concentrated solar power (CSP) project in Cyprus with a planned capacity of 50 MW received a EUR-60.2-million (USD 82m) grant under the European Commission’s (EC’s) NER 300 programme. Developer Alfa Mediterranean Enterprises is to install around 300 solar thermal receivers and hundreds of sun-tracking mirrors north of Limassol in Cyprus. The technology for … Continue reading Cyprus Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project of 50 MW nabs EUR 60.2m in EU funds
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Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious
If solar panels were people, they could start signing up for AARP memberships. This year the commercial solar photovoltaic industry is celebrating its 60th birthday, after having been kicked off in 1954 by Bell Labs. The birthday celebration was an oft-mentioned topic during the first day of one of the largest solar conferences in the … Continue reading Sixty years after birth, it’s time for photovoltaic solar cells to get serious
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Senvion (Suzlon) already has more than 150 MW in installed wind energy capacity in the Netherlands
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has announced the official registration of the Dutch subsidiary, Senvion Netherlands B.V., at an official inauguration ceremony for the wind turbine manufacturer’s service base in Nijkerk in the Netherlands. Senvion already has over 150 megawatts (MW) installed capacity … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) already has more than 150 MW in installed wind energy capacity in the Netherlands
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Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States
The consortium commits to provide about 400 million U.S. dollars in funding for the Origin and Goodwell wind energy projects, which have a total installed capacity of 350 MW. Enel Green Power North America, Inc (“EGP-NA”), a U.S. subsidiary of Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“Enel Green Power”), signed a capital contribution agreement for about 400 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs funding deal for two wind power projects in the United States
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SSE Renewables Selects GE Wind Turbines for Scottish Wind Farm in the Highlands
Further advancing the growth of renewable energy throughout the United Kingdom, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will supply SSE Renewables with 33 GE 2.85-100 wind turbines for the Dunmaglass Wind Farm, located near Inverness, Scotland. GE specially designed these wind turbines for the project with a 70-meter tower so they meet the associated … Continue reading SSE Renewables Selects GE Wind Turbines for Scottish Wind Farm in the Highlands
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E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle
Subsidiaries of E.ON SE (E.ON) and GE (NYSE: GE) are forming an investment partnership to own and operate Grandview Phase I, a 211-megawattt GE-powered wind farm under construction in the Texas Panhandle. GE Energy Financial Services provided 50 percent of the partnership equity in the project, with the balance provided by E.ON’s subsidiary E.ON Climate … Continue reading E.ON And GE Energy Financial Services Partner To Complete GE-Powered Wind Farm, In Texas Panhandle
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