The European wind energy industry installed more new capacity than gas and coal combined in 2014. Across the 28 Member States, the wind industry connected a total of 11,791MW to the grid with coal and gas adding 3,305MW and 2,338MW respectively. Moreover, the coal and gas industries in Europe both retired more capacity than they … Continue reading Wind power outperforms gas, coal in 2014
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Total invests $80m in solar energy in Ghana
Oil Company Total is collaborating with Neone Energy to develop two solar power plants in the Northern Region. The $80-million project, which is expected to be completed in 2017, will provide a total of 40 Megawatts of power to supplant the country’s present power pool. Senior Business Development Manager of Total, Frederic Ciamous, told Starr … Continue reading Total invests $80m in solar energy in Ghana
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Wind energy in Mexico: Tamaulipas is seeking wind farm investments
Mexico’s Tamaulipas state is looking for companies to invest in a wind farm project in the next few months. Tamaulipas is seeking companies to invest in wind energy in the cities of Villagran and San Carlos, Humberto Rene Salinas, state secretary of urban development and environment, said in a statement on the government’s website. … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Tamaulipas is seeking wind farm investments
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Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
Pattern Energy Group Inc., today announced the addition of the 147 megawatt (MW) Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro-Québec Pattern Development’s first wind project in Québec Increases identified ROFO list to … Continue reading Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
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Nigeria signs MOU for 1000 MW solar energy plant
The Nigerian Government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Firstgate Business Intermediaries Limited and its South Korean technical partners to construct the 1,000 MW solar power plant in Kogi State in northern Nigeria. Nigeria’s Guardian newspaper report on Friday quotes the Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, as saying during the signing … Continue reading Nigeria signs MOU for 1000 MW solar energy plant
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Global Shipments of Photovoltaic Inverters Will Exceed 50 Gigawatts in 2015
GTM Research estimates global shipments of PV inverters reached 38.7 gigawatts (AC) in 2014 and will exceed 50 gigawatts in 2015. Shipments will continue to grow at an average annual rate of 13.1 percent through 2018. In the same time frame, the global market for inverters will reach $7.1 billion, representing an average annual … Continue reading Global Shipments of Photovoltaic Inverters Will Exceed 50 Gigawatts in 2015
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Wind power overtakes hydro for first time in Australia
The Australian wind energy industry achieved a milestone in January, with wind generation exceeding hydro generation for the first time. According to data compiled by Green Energy Markets, the wind industry boosted production to its highest level in six months -thanks to good wind speeds – while hydro generation fell sharply from previous years, mostly … Continue reading Wind power overtakes hydro for first time in Australia
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Solar power in Bolivia
German company Deea Solutions GmbH has been awarded a contract for the design of a solar energy plant to be installed in the southwestern Bolivian region of Oruro, the Andean nation’s hydrocarbons and energy minister said Thursday. The company will conduct a study between March and August to determine the exact location for the 20 … Continue reading Solar power in Bolivia
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Polenergia S.A. orders 24 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in Poland
Vestas Poland employs more than 150 people fully dedicated to wind energy and to securing customers’ business case. In addition to our two offices in Szczecin and Warsaw, Vestas also operates 16 service hubs in Poland. Vestas has delivered to the Polish market about 570 wind turbines, totalling about 1,200 MW. Vestas has more than … Continue reading Polenergia S.A. orders 24 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in Poland
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Plan for Australia’s largest solar power (2,000 MW) approved
Australian local government authorities this week approved a plan to build the nation’s biggest solar energy plant at a cost of more than 1 billion U.S. dollars. The Toowoomba Regional Council approved the staged construction of a 5,000 hectare site at Bulli Creek in southwest Queensland and developer Solar Choice plans to start construction … Continue reading Plan for Australia’s largest solar power (2,000 MW) approved
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Turkey’s wind energy capacity increases over 3,000 MW in 2014
Turkey’s wind power capacity increased to over 3,000 megawatts (MW) with the installation of new facilities totaling 804 MW in 2014, according to wind power body the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Turkey’s wind power capacity rose to 3,763 MW in 2014, according to the GWEC’s Global Report, which also showed the growth of the … Continue reading Turkey’s wind energy capacity increases over 3,000 MW in 2014
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China’s installed wind power capacity hit record high in 2014
The wind power sector generated 134.9 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in China in 2013, making it the country’s third-largest source of electricity, after thermal power and hydro power. China’s newly installed wind power capacity jumped to a record high of 19.81 million kilowatts in 2014, according to an industry briefing by the National … Continue reading China’s installed wind power capacity hit record high in 2014
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Maine Governor LePage and Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan Discuss Recent Investments and Maine’s Energy Future
Investments in Maine’s energy infrastructure and plans for Maine’s energy future were the topic of discussion today when Governor Paul LePage met with Ignacio Galan, chairman of Iberdrola, Central Maine Power Company’s (CMP) corporate parent. Also attending the meeting were Bob Kump, chief corporate officer of Iberdrola USA and Sara Burns, president and CEO of … Continue reading Maine Governor LePage and Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan Discuss Recent Investments and Maine’s Energy Future
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Wind energy in Philippines: new wind farm with Vestas wind turbines
The Philippines’ prime renewable sources of energy include geothermal energy, hydro, wind power, and solar energy. Two new wind farms have become operational in the Philippines, supplying 303 megawatts of clean energy to the country’s energy portfolio. The wind farms are located in Ilocos Norte and Panay region of the Philippines. Last year, … Continue reading Wind energy in Philippines: new wind farm with Vestas wind turbines
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NordLink HVDC interconnector between Norway and Germany will use Nexans’ subsea power cables
First ever power interconnector between Norway and Germany will be Nexans’ largest subsea power cable contract to date in terms of length and value Contract value is approximately 0,5 Bn Euros. The Norwegian and German power grids will be able to share green energy directly for the first time thanks to Nexans submarine HVDC (high … Continue reading NordLink HVDC interconnector between Norway and Germany will use Nexans’ subsea power cables
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Iberdrola and BMW launch corporate electric car sharing service
Iberdrola and BMW have launched the first corporate electric car sharing service in Spain, based on the i3 model by the German manufacturer. This 100% electric vehicle will be used at the electric utility’s centres in Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona and Valencia. Alphabet, the contract hire , fleet management and corporate mobility company belonging to … Continue reading Iberdrola and BMW launch corporate electric car sharing service
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Mainstream completes financial close for three wind power farms in South Afric
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power today announces the successful completion of financial close for three wind farms in South Africa with a combined capacity of 360 megawatts. In October 2013 a consortium led by Mainstream was awarded the contracts for the three wind farms by the Department of Energy in South Africa … Continue reading Mainstream completes financial close for three wind power farms in South Afric
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Ethiopia eyes investing on 300 MW wind energy
Ethiopia is in negotiations to finalize a deal with a Chinese firm Dongfang Electric Corporation to construct a 120 MW wind farm in place called Ayisha near the Djibouti Border. Miskir Negash, External Communications Director at Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP), told newBusinessEthiopia.com that with the country embarking on a green economy strategy, wind power is … Continue reading Ethiopia eyes investing on 300 MW wind energy
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China’s installed capacity for grid-connected wind power rose nearly 26 percent to 96.37 gigawatts in 2014
The nation is on track to meet a wind energy capacity target of 100 GW set in its 2011-2015 “five-year plan” for the energy sector after a rapid construction programme and a concerted effort to make sure new projects are connected to the grid. China’s installed capacity for grid-connected wind power rose nearly … Continue reading China’s installed capacity for grid-connected wind power rose nearly 26 percent to 96.37 gigawatts in 2014
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Electric Vehicles for Construction, Agriculture and Mining 2015-2025
Electric vehicles for construction, agriculture and mining will be a $30 billion market in 2025. Komatsu, John Deere, Caterpillar, and others manufacture the big vehicles – mainly hybrid – while other manufacturers offer smaller, pure-electric versions. Pure electric is a legal requirement indoors. Outdoors, fuel saving and better performance attracts. Cranes and man lifters have … Continue reading Electric Vehicles for Construction, Agriculture and Mining 2015-2025
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