Envision Energy, the world’s leading smart energy solution provider, will install 5 of its EN110-2.1MW turbines at 100m hub height in La Esperanza Wind Farm, located in the Negrete Municipality. This contract marks Petroquim’s entrance into Chile’s renewable energy sector and Envision’s gradual positioning in the country, within a year from the installation and … Continue reading ENVISION Confirms 10.5MW order from Petroquim for its First Wind Farm in Chile
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Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire a 50 % stake in DONG Energy’s German offshore wind farm project
DONG Energy today signed an agreement to divest 50 per cent of the 330MW German offshore wind construction project, Gode Wind 1, to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a leading global, independent private equity infrastructure investment fund. The total sales price amounts to approximately € 780 million (DKK 5.8 billion) which will be paid in the … Continue reading Global Infrastructure Partners to acquire a 50 % stake in DONG Energy’s German offshore wind farm project
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Acciona will build the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America in Chile
ACCIONA Energía will construct the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America -El Romero Solar- in Chile, with an investment of 343 million dollars (307 million euros at current exchange rates). Located in the Atacama Desert, it will have a maximum capacity of 246.6 megawatts (MWp) -196 MW rated power-, making it one of the ten … Continue reading Acciona will build the biggest photovoltaic plant in Latin America in Chile
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Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project
Kuwait signed a contract worth 116 million dinars ($385 million) with Spain’s TSK Group on Thursday for a 50 megawatt solar energy project as part of its renewable energy drive. The oil-rich Gulf state has a multi-billion-dollar plan to meet 15 percent of power demand from renewables by 2030. Electricity and Water Minister Ahmad … Continue reading Kuwait signs $385 mn solar energy project
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Vestas wins new U.S. wind energy service agreement
The agreement covering the 102 MW Coram Wind Project located in the Tehachapi region of California reflects Vestas’ service business flexibility as Vestas will serve as RET Capital’s on-site asset manager, with responsibility for 24/7 surveillance, reporting to power purchaser Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), responding to curtailment requests, and managing the entire physical asset. … Continue reading Vestas wins new U.S. wind energy service agreement
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Nordex’s July-Aug wind power orders in Germany surpass 260 MW
Nordex has made a successful start to the second half of the year. In July and August the company obtained orders in Germany for 102 turbines with a capacity totalling more than 260 megawatts. The bestseller at 65 units was the light-wind N117/2400 turbine. Apart from the established products in the Gamma series, with 27 … Continue reading Nordex’s July-Aug wind power orders in Germany surpass 260 MW
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Historic summer for US offshore wind energy development leads up to Offshore WINDPOWER 2015
Amid a wave of offshore wind power activity, including the start of construction on the first American offshore wind farm, the U.S. wind industry is preparing to gather Sept. 29-30 in Baltimore for the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER 2015 Conference & Exhibition. We look forward to seeing everyone who is growing, investing in … Continue reading Historic summer for US offshore wind energy development leads up to Offshore WINDPOWER 2015
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Wind energy in Brazil: BNDES disburses US$ 280 mn for wind power
The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) is providing financing for wind farm projects in the states of Ceará, Rio Grande do Norte and Rio Grande do Sul, with 480 MW of capacity. Three wind power projects will receive a combined R$ 1.07 billion (US$ 279.5 million) from the Brazilian Development (BNDES, in the Portuguese … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: BNDES disburses US$ 280 mn for wind power
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The European Commission and the US Department of Justice approve the transaction between Alstom and General Electric
Alstom is pleased with the decisions of the European Commission (EC) and US Department of Justice (DOJ) authorising General Electric to acquire Alstom’s Energy businesses with commitments. The decisions conclude constructive discussions during the recent months between the companies and the authorities. “In addition to fulfilling the authorities’ wish to maintain the level of competition … Continue reading The European Commission and the US Department of Justice approve the transaction between Alstom and General Electric
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Wind power in Poland: Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm
Senvion, one of the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturers, has commissioned 18 of its two-megawatt (MW) turbines with Martifer Renewables S.A., Poland. The wind farm is in operation in Giza?ki, about 90 kilometres south-east of Pozna?. It is the third biggest Senvion wind farm in Poland and the biggest with Senvion MM100 turbines worldwide. With … Continue reading Wind power in Poland: Senvion wind turbines for a wind farm
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India approves National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy.With this, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been authorized as the nodal ministry for use of offshore areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been authorized as … Continue reading India approves National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
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Installing 1,393 MW of Photovoltaic in Q2 2015, U.S. Solar Power Market Surpasses 20 GW
Continuing on its record-breaking trajectory, the United States solar industry surpassed 20 gigawatts (GW) of total operational solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity during the second quarter of this year. According to GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA) Q2 2015 U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, the U.S. installed 1,393 megawatts[i] of PV last quarter, … Continue reading Installing 1,393 MW of Photovoltaic in Q2 2015, U.S. Solar Power Market Surpasses 20 GW
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Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion offshore wind farm with 116 wind turbines
Fugro has been awarded a contract for the installation and burial of array cables at the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm. The development in the English Channel, 13 kilometres off the Sussex coast, is being built by E.ON alongside partners, the UK Green Investment Bank plc. The engineering and planning will start immediately with installation being … Continue reading Fugro wins cable installation contract at Rampion offshore wind farm with 116 wind turbines
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Concentrated Solar Power plant launched in Uganda
The Concentrated Solar Power plant, with full capacity at 1.6 MW, benefitting over 20,000 customers, is the largest in East Africa. One of the largest Concentrated Solar Power plants in East Africa has been inaugurated in Uganda on Kalangala Island in Lake Victoria, as the region sets the pace in electricity generation investments. The Concentrated … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power plant launched in Uganda
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Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
ACCIONA Energía, through a consortium in which it holds a majority stake, has put its first wind farm – Gouda – into commercial operation with a capacity of 138 megawatts (135.2 MW net). This means that the company now has two renewables facilities in operation in the country, following the start-up of the 94.3 MWp … Continue reading Wind energy in South Africa: Acciona first wind farm
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Wind energy in Uruguay: The 50 MW Melowind wind farm is able to generate over 200 GWh of wind power
Enel Green Power (EGP) has completed and connected to the grid Melowind wind farm, its first ever power plant in Uruguay. The 50 MW facility is located in the Cerro Largo area, about 320 kilometres from capital city Montevideo. “We are very pleased to announce that we have begun generating kilowatt-hours in Uruguay”, said Enel … Continue reading Wind energy in Uruguay: The 50 MW Melowind wind farm is able to generate over 200 GWh of wind power
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Gaelectric raises additional €28 million in financing for onshore wind power portfolio
Dublin-headquartered renewable energy group, Gaelectric, announces that it has raised an additional €28m in debt financing from Proventus Capital Partners II AB (“Proventus”). This is the fourth round of financing that Gaelectric has completed with Proventus since December 2012. The funds will be applied in the continued rollout of Gaelectric’s portfolio of wind energy projects … Continue reading Gaelectric raises additional €28 million in financing for onshore wind power portfolio
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Brazil’s wind energy potential at 500 GW
German wind energy measurement group DEWI estimates that Brazil’s wind power potential amounts to 500 GW, considering the latest technological developments. Jens Molly, DEWI’s founder, presented the data at the Brazil Windpower 2015 event last week. In 2001, the potential was determined at 143 GW, considering towers up to 50 metres. The fresh calculations of the … Continue reading Brazil’s wind energy potential at 500 GW
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Denmark Became the Most Renewable Powered Country in The World, with 39% of its Energy coming only from Wind Power
9th July, 2015 was no ordinary day for Danish Wind energy association. A huge 140% of electricity demand of Denmark was met by a single domestic resource, wind! Naturally, it supplies 116% of demand when wind flows abundantly. Leaving huge surplus of electricity to meet demand of neighboring countries- Norway, Germany and Sweden. These gleaming … Continue reading Denmark Became the Most Renewable Powered Country in The World, with 39% of its Energy coming only from Wind Power
Continue readingWind energy in Germany: Vestas supplies wind turbines for citizen-owned wind farm
Vestas entered the German market in 1986. Since then, the company has delivered about 7,000 turbines representing a total capacity of more than 10,300 MW to this key market. Vestas’ full wind energy value chain is represented in Germany: R&D, production, sales locations along with a unique service infrastructure as well as business unit headquarters. … Continue reading Wind energy in Germany: Vestas supplies wind turbines for citizen-owned wind farm
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