Tanzania is in talks with the Export-Import Bank of China (EximBank) for a $132 million loan to fund the country’s first wind power project, the energy ministry said on Thursday. Tanzania, which relies heavily on hydro-electric power, natural gas and fuel oil for electricity generation, wants to add wind and geothermal power to its energy … Continue reading Wind energy in Tanzania: funding for wind farm
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Wind Energy Could Power 35 Percent of U.S. Electricity by 2050
The U.S. Department of Energy believes those numbers can grow a lot more, projecting that wind turbines could supply as much as 35 percent of U.S. electricity by 2050. That is the conclusion of a new report released Thursday by the DOE. “Wind Vision: A New Era for Wind Power in the United States,” draws … Continue reading Wind Energy Could Power 35 Percent of U.S. Electricity by 2050
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Trina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Photovoltaic Solar Power Modules to ACME India
Trina Solar Limited (NYSE: TSL) (“Trina Solar” or the “Company”), a global leader in photovoltaic (“PV”) modules, solutions and services, today announced it has signed an agreement to supply 48MW of solar modules to ACME Cleantech Solutions Ltd.(“ACME”). This new agreement brings the total sales of solar modules to ACME to 70 MW in 2015 … Continue reading Trina Solar to Supply 48 MW of Photovoltaic Solar Power Modules to ACME India
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The Wide World of Small Hydro
The development potential of small hydropower worldwide has been estimated to be 173GW, and while Africa, Asia and Latin America show the greatest potential, plants in Europe can also offer a significant contribution to domestic electricity systems, responding to sustainability, distributed generation and energy security needs. The path towards green energy development is not limited … Continue reading The Wide World of Small Hydro
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Wind energy can become one of America’s top electricity sources
Industry leaders stand ready to meet report’s goals, with U.S. reaping benefits of bold new vision for wind power growth. Leaders of the U.S. wind energy industry said their companies and workers can deliver on a bold new vision for wind power to double in America over the next five years and ultimately become … Continue reading Wind energy can become one of America’s top electricity sources
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Siemens launches offshore wind turbines of 7MW
Siemens announced the launch of its new flagship offshore wind turbine, which it says generates nearly 10 percent more power annually than its predecessor. The new wind turbine of seven megawatt (MW), called SWT-7.0-154, was presented at the ongoing EWEA Offshore 2015 conference that opened Tuesday in Copenhagen. Siemens has added stronger permanent magnets … Continue reading Siemens launches offshore wind turbines of 7MW
Continue readingSiemens launches new grid access solution for offshore wind turbines
Siemens launched a new alternating-current (AC) grid access solution on Wednesday to connect near-shore wind power plants to the grid. The new solution consists of attaching an offshore transformer module (OTM) directly to a wind turbine, which acts as a distributed transmission asset, Tim Dawidowsky, the CEO of transmission solutions for Siemens said at … Continue reading Siemens launches new grid access solution for offshore wind turbines
Continue readingU.S. wind energy could be 35% of supply by 2050
Wind energy currently generates 4.5% of electricity, but that number is expected to more than double to 10% by 2020. The Obama administration is setting higher goals for wind power, saying it could supply 35% of the nation’s electricity by the year 2050. “Wind energy continues to be one of America’s best choices for … Continue reading U.S. wind energy could be 35% of supply by 2050
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Namibia looking to develop Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with storage
Following South Africa’s concentrated solar power (CSP) success, Namibian utility NamPower and the Ministry of Mines and Energy are working on a CSP plant of at least 50 MW. Following South Africa’s concentrated solar power (CSP) success in the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme, Namibian utility NamPower and the Ministry of … Continue reading Namibia looking to develop Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) with storage
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Northern Cape to develop 244 MW wind energy
In South Africa, Chinese power producer China Longyuan Power Group has received funding for the development of two wind farms in the Northern Cape Province. On Tuesday, project financiers including Nedbank Group, South Africa-based Industrial Development Corp, China Longyuan’s parent China Guodian Corp announced the finalisation of the loan. The two wind farms include … Continue reading Northern Cape to develop 244 MW wind energy
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Wind power in Pakistan: France to invest $20m in Sindh in a 50 MW wind farm
France has decided to invest $20 million to support a wind power project of 50MW in Sindh.It was announced by the French Embassy. The efforts are being made to support renewable power generation. Gul Ahmed Wind Power, an independent power producer, will help the company build and operate the 50-megawatt facility northeast of … Continue reading Wind power in Pakistan: France to invest $20m in Sindh in a 50 MW wind farm
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Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) applauds the Independent Electricity System Operator’s (IESO) launch of a 565 MW renewable energy request for proposals (RFP) of which 300 MW will be dedicated to wind energy. This is the first of three RFPs under IESO’s Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) competitive process that supports Ontario’s targeted goal of … Continue reading Ontario procuring 300 MW of wind energy under new competitive process
Continue readingSiemens Increases Wind Power Output of Direct Drive Offshore Wind Turbines
Siemens has struck a deal to supply wind turbines to a large offshore German wind farm in a deal that will boost a flagging order book and it said it would begin testing within days its largest yet turbine model. The wind turbine unit of the German engineering firm will provide 67 of its 6 … Continue reading Siemens Increases Wind Power Output of Direct Drive Offshore Wind Turbines
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Offshore Wind energy conference backed by UK and European Associations announced for London
The first ever joint offshore wind conference organised by EWEA and RenewableUK was announced today. Offshore Wind Energy 2017 will take place in London between 6th and 8th June 2017, and will be instead of the annual event which RenewableUK holds and the biannual EWEA OFFSHORE event. The announcement was made today at EWEA OFFSHORE … Continue reading Offshore Wind energy conference backed by UK and European Associations announced for London
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Senvion delivers tallest onshore wind turbine type to Belgium
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer, has concluded a contract with Storm on the construction of the foundations and the delivery and installation of three Senvion 3.2M114 wind turbines in Belgium. The wind turbines, each with a hub height of 143 metres, are intended for … Continue reading Senvion delivers tallest onshore wind turbine type to Belgium
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Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam
Renewable energy sources — such as the Eolo wind farm about 75 miles south of the Nicaraguan capital, Managua — generate about half of the country’s electricity. Officials predict that figure could rise to 80 percent within years. Nicaragua produces no oil, but is a land of fierce winds, tropical sun and rumbling volcanoes. … Continue reading Nicaragua’s Renewable Energy Revolution Picks Up Steam
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Wind power in Chile: Enel Green Power has connected “Talinay Poniente” wind farm with 32 wind turbines
Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has completed and connected to the grid the “Talinay Poniente” wind farm in Chile. The wind farm consists of 32 wind turbines, for a total installed capacity of 61 MW, and is able to generate over 160 GWh per year. This output is equivalent to the energy needs of about … Continue reading Wind power in Chile: Enel Green Power has connected “Talinay Poniente” wind farm with 32 wind turbines
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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
The wind power order, placed by an undisclosed wind farm developer, includes the supply and installation of 90 type-V110 wind turbines. The wind turbines are due for delivery in the second quarter of 2016. Customer: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Undisclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: Campo Formoso, Brazil … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Small & Medium Wind Power Systems is Expected to Reach Nearly $2.4 Billion by 2023
The U.S. continues to lag behind China and the United Kingdom in small wind power installations, report finds. A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the global market for small and medium wind turbines (SMWTs), including global market forecasts for capacity and revenue through 2023. Fueled by the spread of innovative financing programs centered … Continue reading Small & Medium Wind Power Systems is Expected to Reach Nearly $2.4 Billion by 2023
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Ideol, Hitachi Zosen team up on floating wind turbines in Japan
Ideol and Hitachi Zosen have signed an agreement to design, engineer and build floating offshore wind turbines in Japan. The project will use Ideol’s Damping Pool solution and is intended to speed up Japan’s drive to install floating wind farms as a way of increasing its energy mix. Ideol said the deal will support … Continue reading Ideol, Hitachi Zosen team up on floating wind turbines in Japan
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