Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, today surpassed yet another milestone by expanding the capacity of Asia’s largest wind farm at Kutch, Gujarat to 1100 MW. With this expansion, Suzlon now generates 1800 MW in Gujarat thus accounting for 20% of Suzlon’s total pan-India capacity of over 8250 MW. Commemorating this landmark … Continue reading Suzlon surpasses 1100 MW wind power milestone in Kutch, Gujarat
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Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
As part of their testing programmes at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney, Scotland, Alstom’s tidal devices have now generated over 1GWh of electricity, in actual operating conditions, to the Scottish grid. Alstom’s 1MW tidal turbine, deployed in 2013 as part of the ReDAPT[1] project, at EMEC’s tidal test site, has demonstrated … Continue reading Alstom’s tidal turbines have generated over 1GWh to the Scottish grid
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What the 2014 midterms mean for wind energy
The 2014 mid-terms have been called a “wave” and a “landslide.” Clearly they were good for Republicans and in particular their control of the agenda in the U.S. Senate. But what does it mean for energy? As many major media outlets noticed, energy was on the ballot more than it has been in recent elections … Continue reading What the 2014 midterms mean for wind energy
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SSE offloads stake in Beatrice offshore wind farm
Plans to build a £3bn wind farm in Scotland’s outer Moray Firth took a step forward yesterday, after its main developer, SSE, agreed to sell a stake in the project to fund management company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP). SSE announced it would reduce its ownership stake of Beatrice offshore wind farm from 75 per cent … Continue reading SSE offloads stake in Beatrice offshore wind farm
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Vestas wind energy swings to profit
While orders fell by almost a quarter in the period to 1,170 megawatts, the order book for the first nine months of the year has risen by 12 percent, Vestas said. Wind-turbine makers are waiting to see whether the U.S. will renew a tax credit to the industry that expired at the end of 2013. … Continue reading Vestas wind energy swings to profit
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Invenergy starts Colorado wind farm
Invenergy has flipped the switch on its 32.5 MW Spring Canyon II Energy Center. Located near the Town of Peetz, Colo., approximately 130 miles northeast of Fort Collins, Spring Canyon II utilizes 19 GE 1.7-100 wind turbines. Output from Spring Canyon II is sold to Platte River Power Authority under a long-term agreement. In addition, … Continue reading Invenergy starts Colorado wind farm
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Brazil contracted wind energy for 2018 passes 15.2 GW
Installed wind power capacity rose to 5.6 GW in October from 5.1 GW ithe previous month, accounting for 4% of Brazil’s total installed capacity, of which 63% is hydroelectric, the Brazilian Wind Power Association (ABEEólica) says in its latest monthly report. At the end of October, 4.3GW of wind farms were operating commercially. By … Continue reading Brazil contracted wind energy for 2018 passes 15.2 GW
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GE to start building 100 MW wind farm in Kenya next year
General Electric (GE) plans to begin construction of a 100 MW wind power farm in Kenya early next year and expects it to be up and running within 18 months after that, a company executive said on Thursday. Kenya is pushing to expand its power generation capacity by 5,000 MW by 2017 from about … Continue reading GE to start building 100 MW wind farm in Kenya next year
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Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
A Health Canada study has found no evidence to support a link between exposure to wind turbine noise and health effects reported by people living near the towering structures. The year-long study explored the relationship between exposure to noise and health effects reported by people living near wind turbines. The study included a detailed … Continue reading Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
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Etrion completes construction of 70 MW solar energy plant in Chile
Etrion, a solar independent power producer, has constructed the 70MW Salvador project in the Atacama region of Chile. The Salvador project is considered to be the world’s largest solar power plant based on spot market electricity revenues and is the second-largest solar park connected in Chile. Etrion chief executive officer Marco Northland said: “The … Continue reading Etrion completes construction of 70 MW solar energy plant in Chile
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Canadian Solar lands deal for three solar power plants in Brazil
Canadian Solar Inc. (the “Company”, or “Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world’s largest solar power companies, today announced that it has won 3 solar photovoltaic (PV) projects totaling 114 megawatts (MW) In Vazante, in the state in Minas Gerais in Brazil. Canadian Solar, in partnership with Solatio, will develop, build and own the … Continue reading Canadian Solar lands deal for three solar power plants in Brazil
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Senvion (Suzlon) wins new wind energy order of 43 megawatts in the UK
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, has signed a new contract totaling over 40 megawatts (MW) in the UK. Senvion will be supplying wind turbines to the A’Chruach Wind Farm in Argyll and Bute in Scotland, developed by Infinis Energy plc (Infinis). Located … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) wins new wind energy order of 43 megawatts in the UK
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Vestas wind turbines receives 76 MW wind farm order in Poland
PGE Energia Odnawialna S.A. places order for 38 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in the zachodniopomorskie voivodeship in Poland. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 38 V100-2.0 MW turbines. The wind power plant RESKO II, with a total capacity of 76 MW, will be installed in the zachodniopomorskie voivodeship. … Continue reading Vestas wind turbines receives 76 MW wind farm order in Poland
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Vestas wind energy receives 200 MW wind power order in Texas
First Wind orders 100 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the South Plains wind farm in Texas, expanding its relationship with Vestas. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V100-2.0 MW turbines corresponding to 200 MW. The order was placed by First Wind. The order comprises supply and … Continue reading Vestas wind energy receives 200 MW wind power order in Texas
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Enel Green Power signs renewable energy supply with Endesa Chile
Enel Green Power, acting through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Chile Ltda (“Enel Green Power Chile”), and Empresa Nacional de Electricidad SA (“Endesa Chile”) have signed a long-term power supply contract, which also envisages the sale of the green certificates, with a term of around 20 years for two wind power projects and about 25 … Continue reading Enel Green Power signs renewable energy supply with Endesa Chile
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Acciona increases net profit to €149 million
Results boosted by €63 million in capital gains from asset sales. Consolidated revenues grew 0.6% to €4,728 million. EBITDA fell 8% in the first nine months of 2014 to €771 million. Earnings Before Tax would have been €283 million higher if it weren’t for the energy reforms introduced in Spain since late 2012. Net ordinary … Continue reading Acciona increases net profit to €149 million
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Wind energy Gamesa’s net profit doubled to €64 million
The sharp acceleration in sales activity in the third quarter (870 MW) increased the backlog at end-September to 2,137 MW (+45%), improving sales visibility for the coming years. Revenues totalled €1,942 million, 17% more than in 2013. EBIT increased by 37% to €123 million, with an EBIT margin of 7.3% at constant exchange rates. The … Continue reading Wind energy Gamesa’s net profit doubled to €64 million
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NextEra Energy Resources breaks ground on two solar power projects in southern California
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, through its indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries, today announced it has begun construction of two solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on separate sites in southern California. The solar PV systems will be ground mounted on 20-acre privately owned sites in Apple Valley, Calif., and Blythe, Calif. “We are committed to developing projects that … Continue reading NextEra Energy Resources breaks ground on two solar power projects in southern California
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Pattern Energy to Co-Develop 300 Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Canada
Increasing its identified growth opportunities, Pattern Energy Group Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGI) (TSX: PEG) (“Pattern Energy”), today announced the addition of 150 megawatts (MW) of the 300 MW Henvey Inlet Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights Largest wind project in Ontario … Continue reading Pattern Energy to Co-Develop 300 Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Canada
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Vestas wants to play an important role in building wind power facilities in Bangladesh
Vestas signed a MoU with US-DK Green Energy (BD) Ltd (UDGEL) recently in Singapore for this purpose, the Danish embassy in Dhaka has said in a media release on Wednesday. With this MOU, Vestas and UDGEL expressed their interest in exploring “collaboration opportunities” to develop wind power projects. “As an experienced wind turbine manufacturer, we … Continue reading Vestas wants to play an important role in building wind power facilities in Bangladesh
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