Today the U.S. Trade and Development Agency awarded a grant to the Cong Ly Construction-Trade-Tourism Company Ltd. to develop a 300-megawatt (MW) wind power project in Vietnam. The feasibility study grant will assist Cong Ly Ltd., a private sector firm that operates the only near-offshore wind project in Vietnam, in its efforts to develop a … Continue reading USTDA Strengthens Support of Wind Power Development in Vietnam
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Vestas stays number one in BTM Navigant survey
In 2014, BTM found Vestas had 12.3% of the wind energy market. This allowed it to hold off Siemens on 9.9% and GE on 9.1%. The finding is in contrast with Make Consulting, which found Siemens had taken over the number one spot due to a strong offshore performance. One key difference between the … Continue reading Vestas stays number one in BTM Navigant survey
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Solar Power Plant in Chad
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) has just approved a USD 780,000 preparation grant for the development of a first phase 40 MW of Starsol Solar PV Plant near N’Djamena in Chad as the first Independent Power Producer (IPP) scheme to be connected to the national grid. Specifically, the SEFA grant will finance the … Continue reading Solar Power Plant in Chad
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International prize awarded to Acciona for sustainability with a wind power project in Mexico
Acciona Energía has won the Infraestructura 360º prize awarded by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) for the sustainability of its infrastructure projects implemented in the Latin America/Caribbean area. The winning project was the Eurus wind farm, a 250.5-megawatt (MW) facility located in the west of the State of Oaxaca, Mexico. The jury particularly highlighted its … Continue reading International prize awarded to Acciona for sustainability with a wind power project in Mexico
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Solar Energy in Tajikistan’s Mountains
Renewable energy currently provides the main hope that the world can avoid the catastrophic consequences of climate change. But in addition to its bigger picture promise, renewable technologies can help solve the pressing social and environmental problems of local communities without requiring complex gadgets or significant investment. In late December 2014 the village … Continue reading Solar Energy in Tajikistan’s Mountains
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Facebook develops solar power drones
Looks like Facebook’s ambitions are of a flying variety. Code named the Aquila (that is The Eagle to you), Facebook plans on beaming down the internet to its users through that very Eagle. At its F8 developer conference today in Fort Mason, Facebook revealed plans that showcased a V shaped unmanned vehicle that has a wingspan comparable to … Continue reading Facebook develops solar power drones
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Global Wind Power Installations Increased by 42 Percent in 2014
A new report from Navigant Research covers developments in the wind energy sector during 2014, including an analysis of the important changes in the industry over the last 3 years and global market forecasts through 2019. Fueled by the policy-driven acceleration of installations in three key countries—China, Germany, and the United States—the global wind … Continue reading Global Wind Power Installations Increased by 42 Percent in 2014
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GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE
GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today that it has signed an agreement with SSE plc, one of the largest generators and suppliers of energy in the UK, to acquire the 16-megawatt Langhope Rig wind farm, which is nearing construction completion near Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Situated approximately 55 … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services Acquires Langhope Rig Wind Farm in Scotland from SSE
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Siemens signs long-term service extension for Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm in North Wales
Siemens has signed a long-term agreement with Rhyl Flats Wind Farm Ltd., 50.1% owned by RWE AG, to continue providing service and maintenance at the Rhyl Flats wind farm off the coast of North Wales for the next 15 years. Siemens has been providing service and maintenance for the 25 SWT-3.6-107 turbines at Rhyl … Continue reading Siemens signs long-term service extension for Rhyl Flats offshore wind farm in North Wales
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Construction for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm commences in Norfolk
Work has now commenced in Norfolk to install the underground cables and construct the substations that will enable electricity produced by the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm to be distributed into the UK National Grid electricity network. Two underground cables will run from Weybourne on the North Norfolk coast to Necton, near Swaffham where the new … Continue reading Construction for the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm commences in Norfolk
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Gamesa, leading OEM in wind energy in India and Mexico in 2014
With a market share of 21.5%, the company is the number two OEM in Brazil, one of the most promising wind power regions. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to boost its leadership position in the most promising wind energy markets: the company ended 2014 as the top-ranked OEM in India and … Continue reading Gamesa, leading OEM in wind energy in India and Mexico in 2014
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U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 13 V112-3.075 MW wind turbines for the Passadumkeag wind farm in Penobscot County, Maine. The order was placed by Passadumkeag Windpark, LLC, an affiliate of Quantum Utility Generation, LLC. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as … Continue reading U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine
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The global market for electric vehicles has now reached at 740,000 electric cars
The global market for electric vehicles has now reached at 740,000 electric cars, out of which 320,000 were registered in 2014. The report was revealed by Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemburg (ZSW) in Germany. This rapid growth has been driven by various market leaders, including the Nissan Leaf, Tesla’s Model S, … Continue reading The global market for electric vehicles has now reached at 740,000 electric cars
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Wind energy in South Africa: Nordex awarded 111 MW wind power project with 37 N117/3000 wind turbines
Nordex SE is broadening its market position in South Africa with the award of a further firmly financed order for a total of 111 MW. The turnkey wind farm located in the south of the country will have 37 N117/3000 wind turbines, making it the first one in South Africa to be fitted with Generation … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Nordex awarded 111 MW wind power project with 37 N117/3000 wind turbines
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Wind energy in Denmark: Vestas has secured a wind farm order for 11 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines
The 36 MW order for the Rødby Fjord project has been placed by long-time Vestas customer European Energy A/S. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines, along with a 15-year full-scope Vestas Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service agreement. Turbine delivery is expected in the fourth quarter of 2015. “For more … Continue reading Wind energy in Denmark: Vestas has secured a wind farm order for 11 V117-3.3 MW wind turbines
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Wind energy cuts Jamaica’s energy cost by $26 million
Jamaica has saved up to $26 million in energy costs since the 38.7 MW Wigton wind farm started operations in 2004, the government said Tuesday. The facility has also allowed Jamaica to avert more than 562,000 tons in carbon-dioxide emissions. In January, Spanish multinational Gamesa signed a $40 million contract to supply 12 additional wind … Continue reading Wind energy cuts Jamaica’s energy cost by $26 million
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Beijing to close its coal power plants
The remaining four major coal-fired power plants supplying Beijing will be shut down next year in a move to reduce pollution that averaged more than twice China’s national standard last year. The facilities will be replaced by four gas-fired stations with capacity to supply 2.6 times more electricity than the coal plants. The closures are … Continue reading Beijing to close its coal power plants
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Wind power in Philippines: Guimaras wind farm with 27 wind turbines
Danielle R. Del Rosario, head, Corporate Affairs of Trans Asia Renewable Energy said the event would showcase the strong partnership of Trans Asia and its stakeholders in its desire to “bulk up the country’s generating assets towards sustainable electricity supply.” The 54-megawatt wind farm in San Lorenzo, Guimaras is set for inauguration on March 27. … Continue reading Wind power in Philippines: Guimaras wind farm with 27 wind turbines
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US issues offshore wind energy research lease off Virginia coast
The US government has given the green light for a project off Virginia’s coast to test the waters for wind power generation. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced Tuesday that it has issued a lease to Virginia in federal waters for two wind turbines. Each would rise more than 500 feet about … Continue reading US issues offshore wind energy research lease off Virginia coast
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Global solar energy installations to cross 54 GW this year
Installations of solar power generation capacities worldwide are projected to touch 54,500 MW this year while India is expected to add 1,800 MW during the same period, says a report. “Another solid year is in store for the global solar industry and new streams of funding are coming into the sector,” Mercom Capital Group, a … Continue reading Global solar energy installations to cross 54 GW this year
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