Construction will begin in May 2016 on Indonesia’s largest wind farm as Asia Green Capital Partners Pte Ltd., a Singapore-based clean energy developer, lines up financing for the 62.5-megawatt project. The World Bank’s International Finance Corp. will contribute to the project known as Jeneponto 1, which will cost $120 million to $135 million, according to … Continue reading Wind energy in Indonesia: Largest wind power project
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Apple launches solar energy programs in China to reduce environmental impact
Apple has revealed that it is going to increase assistance of up to 200 megawatts in Chinese solar power projects. Between them the projects will prevent 20 million metric tonnes of greenhouse gases pouring into the atmosphere between now and 2020. Apple has put in effort to mitigate environmental damages in the region and the … Continue reading Apple launches solar energy programs in China to reduce environmental impact
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Climate pledges for COP21 slow energy sector emissions growth dramatically
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released on Wednesday a World Energy Outlook (WEO) special briefing that outlines the energy sector implications of national climate pledges submitted for the upcoming climate summit in Paris (COP21). The briefing finds that if all countries meet goals outlined in their submitted pledges, known as Intended Nationally Determined Contributions (INDC), … Continue reading Climate pledges for COP21 slow energy sector emissions growth dramatically
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National Mall art celebrates wind power
The New York Times reported that Procter & Gamble will start using wind power to run factories that produce home goods like Febreeze and Mr. Clean. However, The Times did not mention that, in celebration of the development, the National Mall was covered in a unique art installation consisting of thousands of pinwheels. Not to … Continue reading National Mall art celebrates wind power
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Wind energy grows as policy uncertainty threatens future gains
With over 1,600 megawatts (MW) of new wind capacity installed during the third quarter of 2015, and nearly 3,600 MW installed in all of 2015, wind power continues to gain strength. The release of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter 2015 Market Report today shows the market for low-cost wind … Continue reading Wind energy grows as policy uncertainty threatens future gains
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EWEA 2015: TÜV SÜD’s Wind Farm Due Diligence secures Investments
The wind energy sector is becoming more and more international; wind turbines and their components are being manufactured and traded globally. Not only can features of wind turbines and components be verified and documented by independent assessments and certifications, investments in plants and wind farms can be secured as well. Especially in terms of entire … Continue reading EWEA 2015: TÜV SÜD’s Wind Farm Due Diligence secures Investments
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Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
Gamesa will install 50 of its G97-2.0 MW class S wind turbines, purpose-designed for the Indian wind power market. Gamesa, a technological leader in the worldwide wind industry, has signed a new contract in India for the supply of 100 MW to Hero Future Energies (HFE), one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP). Under … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
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E.ON’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm is fully operational
E.ON continues to enlarge its offshore wind energy portfolio. In May the company announced its decision to move forward with Rampion, a 400 megawatt project off the south coast of England. Construction will begin in January 2016. E.ON ranks among the world’s three leading offshore wind power companies. The construction of Amrumbank West offshore wind … Continue reading E.ON’s Amrumbank West offshore wind farm is fully operational
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China Three Gorges to acquire stake in Moray offshore wind farm in Scotland
China Three Gorges (CTG) has signed an agreement with EDP Renováveis (EDPR) subsidiary EDPR UK to acquire 30% stake in the up to 1.1GW Moray offshore wind project, located in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland. As per the deal, CTG will participate in the investment, development and operation of the wind … Continue reading China Three Gorges to acquire stake in Moray offshore wind farm in Scotland
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Lamu wind power project to proceed
Malindi Land and Environment Judge, Justice Oscar Angote stated Wednesday that the petitioner did not demonstrate a prima facie case with a likelihood of success since the project had undergone through all the desired processes prior to it being approved. In his 28 page ruling, Justice Angote stated that benefits accrued to the public … Continue reading Lamu wind power project to proceed
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Mexico Planning $46 Billion Coast-to-Coast Wind Energy Push
Mexico is planning to quadruple its wind-power capacity as part of President Enrique Pena Nieto’s effort to transform the country’s energy industry. The country expects to have about 10 gigawatts of turbines in operation within three years spread across almost every region, up from 2.5 gigawatts in 2014, part of a government plan to add … Continue reading Mexico Planning $46 Billion Coast-to-Coast Wind Energy Push
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IRENA and DTU Launch World’s Most Detailed Wind Resource Data
The most detailed data and statistics on global wind energy potential are now available online, thanks to a free resource launched today by IRENA and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). The Global Wind Atlas provides wind resource data at one-kilometre resolution. Prior to this release, global wind data was only publically available at 10-kilometre … Continue reading IRENA and DTU Launch World’s Most Detailed Wind Resource Data
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Fortune 500 CEO’s recognize going green saves green
Dozens of America’s largest businesses are recognizing that what is good for their bottom lines can also be good for the environment. On Monday, 68 companies signed on to the White House’s climate pledge, vowing to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. CEO’s from 81 Fortune 500 businesses have now agreed to participate in the initiative. … Continue reading Fortune 500 CEO’s recognize going green saves green
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Obama Gets More Than 80 Leading US Companies to Agree to Act on Climate Change
President Barak Obama announced that 81 of the U.S.’s leading companies have signed onto the American Business Act on Climate pledge. The companies from Alcoa to GE, GM, International Paper, McDonald’s, Xerox and a host of other companies from a wide range of industries agreed to reduce emissions, increase low-carbon investments, use more clean energy … Continue reading Obama Gets More Than 80 Leading US Companies to Agree to Act on Climate Change
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OPIC partners with Solarreserve and ACWA power to develop landmark South African concentrated solar power plant
As part of Secretary John Kerry’s Climate and Clean Energy Investment Forum, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) today signed an agreement with U.S. based energy developer SolarReserve and Saudi Arabia based ACWA Power , recognizing OPIC’s $400 million commitment of debt financing to support the development of the Redstone Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) project … Continue reading OPIC partners with Solarreserve and ACWA power to develop landmark South African concentrated solar power plant
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Wind power in Chile: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
Gamesa continues to make inroads into the Chilean market, having signed a new contract1 for the supply of 112 MW at a wind farm located in Chile. Under the terms of the contract signed, Gamesa will transport, install and commission 56 of its G114-2.0 MW turbines at this wind farm. Optimized for low and … Continue reading Wind power in Chile: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingChinese and EDP Renováveis join forces to build wind farm capable of supplying power to 700,000 homes
The largest offshore wind farm so far authorised for Scottish waters is to be jointly developed by a state-owned Chinese company and Portugal’s largest renewables firm. EDP Renováveis, a subsidiary of power firm Energias de Portugal, has announced it has signed an accord with China Three Gorges Corporation for the joint development of the huge … Continue reading Chinese and EDP Renováveis join forces to build wind farm capable of supplying power to 700,000 homes
Continue readingChina adds 9.9 GW solar energy capacity in first nine months
China added 9.9 gigawatts (GW) of photovoltaic (PV) power-generation capacity in the first nine months of 2015, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said on Tuesday. The amount includes 8.32 GW from PV power stations and 1.58 GW from distributed PV power projects, according to NEA figures. China’s cumulative-installed capacity for solar PV power hit … Continue reading China adds 9.9 GW solar energy capacity in first nine months
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Ingeteam hits 30 GW installed wind energy capacity
Ingeteam, an independent supplier of electrical conversion equipment, has announced that it reached the milestone of 30GW of installed wind power capacity worldwide. The company hit this important mark after the commissioning of power converters accounting for 2 GW of installed capacity during the first semester of 2015, a 17% increase over the previous year. … Continue reading Ingeteam hits 30 GW installed wind energy capacity
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Google to buy Vestas’ shares in Lake Turkana Wind Power
Upon completion of the project in 2017, Google will acquire Vestas’ 12.5 percent stake in Africa’s largest wind farm, which will supply around 15 percent of Kenya’s electricity needs based on current generation capacity. The share purchase agreement was announced in Washington, DC, in connection with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry’s Climate and … Continue reading Google to buy Vestas’ shares in Lake Turkana Wind Power
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