The lowest bids in two tenders for up to 350 MW of concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity in Morocco have been made by tie-ups led by Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power and Spanish firm Abengoa, Reuters reported. The lowest bids in two tenders for up to 350 MW of concentrated solar power (CSP) capacity in … Continue reading ACWA, Abengoa make lowest bids for 350-MW of Morocco Concentrated Solar Power (CSP)
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New battery could propel renewable energy, solar power and wind energy
One of the largest obstacles to the viability of renewable energy, like wind energy and solar power, is the process of storing and transporting the power once the energy’s been converted to electricity. That obstacle has shrunk in recent years, as technology has improved. Now, a bigger, cleaner and more powerful battery is hitting the … Continue reading New battery could propel renewable energy, solar power and wind energy
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Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Abengoa’s shares plummet after confusion on bonds guarantee
Abengoa, the major player in the Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) business, has provided a limited review report of its accounts for the first nine months of the year prepared by Deloitte. Abengoa, the major player in the CSP business has provided the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) a limited review report of its … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) Abengoa’s shares plummet after confusion on bonds guarantee
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India expands Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with a cumulative capacity of 200 MW capacity
So far, Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) three projects with a cumulative capacity of 200 MW capacity have been commissioned, and four other projects are yet to be commissioned. The latest Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project to be commissioned under the National Solar Mission is owned by Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Limited. The 50 MW Concentrated … Continue reading India expands Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with a cumulative capacity of 200 MW capacity
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US Air Force adds V2G technology (Vehicle to Grid) with a new fleet of electric vehicles
Los Angeles Air Force Base unveiled its 42-vehicle fleet, made up solely of plug-in vehicles. The fleet includes both electric and hybrid vehicles, including sedans, trucks and a 12-passenger van. All can get power from and give it back to the electrical grid when not being driven. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Rey Sedantes, left, … Continue reading US Air Force adds V2G technology (Vehicle to Grid) with a new fleet of electric vehicles
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Suzlon Installs World’s Tallest Hybrid Wind Turbine
Suzlon Energy has put into operation the world’s tallest hybrid wind generator turbine in Kucth region of Gujarat. The wind turbine will generate 12% to 15% more energy. With this new turbine, the installed wind energy capacity at the Kucth region of Gujarat has gone up to 1,100 MW. The 120-metre hybrid turbine had been designed … Continue reading Suzlon Installs World’s Tallest Hybrid Wind Turbine
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Odell Wind Farm LLC orders 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Odell wind power project
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines corresponding to 200 MW. The order was placed by Odell Wind Farm LLC, a joint venture between Algonquin Power Co. and a third party. The order comprises supply and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well … Continue reading Odell Wind Farm LLC orders 100 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for the Odell wind power project
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Wind power in Norway: Eolus Vind secures approval for 330 MW wind farm
Eolus Vind, a wind power developers in Sweden, has secured permit for an onshore 330MW wind farm, called Øyfjellet, in Norway from theNorwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE). Now, the final approval of the permit will be decided by the country’s Ministry of Petroleum and Energy. The project Øyfjellet is located outside Mosjøen … Continue reading Wind power in Norway: Eolus Vind secures approval for 330 MW wind farm
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Gaelectric Launches Dunbeg Wind Farm in Ireland
The Dunbeg Wind Farm is one of the biggest such schemes in Ireland, and has the capacity to generate 42 megawatts of power. It is expected to generate enough electricity each year to power the equivalent of 24,000 homes. The Dunbeg scheme is Gaelectric’s second windfarm in Northern Ireland. Its first, the Carn Hill Wind … Continue reading Gaelectric Launches Dunbeg Wind Farm in Ireland
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Offshore wind power industry races to cut costs
As European governments start to curb offshore wind power subsidies, utilities, wind turbine makers and installers are racing to cut costs to help the industry survive. Britain, Germany and the Netherlands, wary of committing billions of euros when budgets are tight, have announced subsidy cuts in the past 18 months – a blow to … Continue reading Offshore wind power industry races to cut costs
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Wind energy in Mexico: Enel Green Power is funding a wind farm with 50 wind turbines
The loan, covered by Spanish Export Credit Agency CESCE, supports the investment in the “Dominica I” wind farm in Mexico. Enel Green Power SpA (“Enel Green Power”), acting through its fully owned subsidiary Dominica Energia Limpia, S. De R.L. de C.V., has signed a 104 million US dollar loan agreement with Banco Santander as lender, … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Enel Green Power is funding a wind farm with 50 wind turbines
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Gamesa wind energy lands contract to service the whole wind power fleet (245 MW) operated by SER in Italy
Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind power industry, has renewed the contract with the company Società Energie Rinnovabili (SER), the JV between API and Iberdrola, to provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 244,65 MW, which correspond to the whole fleet that SER operates in Italy. The company will perform maintenance services … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy lands contract to service the whole wind power fleet (245 MW) operated by SER in Italy
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West Africa Emerges as Leading Region in Africa for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
The ECOWAS Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Status Report, produced collaboratively by REN21 and ECREEE with lead authorship from the Worldwatch Institute, provides a regional perspective on the renewable energy and energy efficiency market and industry development in West Africa. Launched on November 10, 2014, the report concludes that renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies have … Continue reading West Africa Emerges as Leading Region in Africa for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency
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Brazil Reschedules Next Renewable Energy Auction for April 27
Brazil’s Ministry of Mining and Energy delayed an auction for electricity from renewable power plants for a few weeks until April 27. In the auction, existing biomass energy projects will compete for contracts to sell power starting in January 2016, the ministry said in the official gazette today. New biomass and wind energy projects will … Continue reading Brazil Reschedules Next Renewable Energy Auction for April 27
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Peru Seeks to Cut Dependency on Gas by Adding Renewables
Hydroelectric power, wind energy and other renewable sources can provide most of Peru’s power in the future as the country seeks to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Renewable energy can account for 60 percent of Peru’s energy mix, up from about 50 percent, with natural gas and oil supplying the rest, Energy and Mines … Continue reading Peru Seeks to Cut Dependency on Gas by Adding Renewables
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First power plant in the world to integrate geothermal energy and biomass
Enel Green Power has begun construction of a plant powered with locally sourced forest biomass that will supplement the output of the “Cornia 2” geothermal plant. Enel Green Power has started construction at the “Cornia 2” geothermal power plant in the town of Castelnuovo Val di Cecina, in Tuscany, on the first plant in the … Continue reading First power plant in the world to integrate geothermal energy and biomass
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Iberdrola Completes Construction of First Wind Farm in Kenya with Gamesa Wind Turbines
IBERDROLA INGENIERÍA, in a consortium with Gamesa, has completed the construction of its first wind farm in Kenya, the Ngong II project with an installed capacity of 13.6 megawatts (MW). It was awarded by the state-owned Kenyan Electricity Generating Company Limited (KenGen) in a contract worth €21.4 million. This renewable facility located in the … Continue reading Iberdrola Completes Construction of First Wind Farm in Kenya with Gamesa Wind Turbines
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Nordex wind power aims high as profits climb
In the first nine months of the current year, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) achieved a 20.5 percent increase in sales to EUR 1,266.6 million (9M 2013: EUR 1,050.7 million). This performance was particularly driven by a substantial rise in business in the Americas, which more than doubled in volume. At the same time, sales … Continue reading Nordex wind power aims high as profits climb
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Vestas wins 52 MW China wind energy order to provide 26 V80-2.0 MW wind turbines
Inner Mongolia Huitong Energy Zhuozi Wind Power Company Ltd. (hereinafter called Huitong) has signed a firm and unconditional order with Vestas to provide 26 V80-2.0 MW wind turbines, which will be installed at the Bayinzile wind farm located in the Wulanchabu area of Inner Mongolia as part of the phase II project. Huitong’s cooperation … Continue reading Vestas wins 52 MW China wind energy order to provide 26 V80-2.0 MW wind turbines
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MEIL Green Power commissions 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
MEIL Green Power Limited has commissioned a 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power Project farm at Pamidi in Ananthapur District of Andhra Pradesh. MEIL Green Power Limited has commissioned a 50 MW Concentrated Solar Thermal Power Project farm at Pamidi in Ananthapur District of Andhra Pradesh. MGPL, a unit of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures Ltd., … Continue reading MEIL Green Power commissions 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant
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