The government of Guyana says it is making “significant strides” towards the implementation of renewable energy sources. Most recently, the country’s Cabinet granted the Ministry of Public Infrastructure the authority to proceed with negotiations with Guyana Windfarm Inc. on a proposal that would provide 26 megawatts of wind energy to the grid. “Cabinet has … Continue reading Guyana’s Wind Energy Push
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Wind energy helps clean China’s air
Beijing’s notorious smog has eased slightly this year. Azure blue skies with cotton-white clouds prompted locals to take out their mobile phones and cameras to record scenes they feared would soon vanish into history again. The atmosphere is described as both “APEC blue” and “parade blue”. Beijingers witnessed similar clear skies when the Asia-Pacific Economic … Continue reading Wind energy helps clean China’s air
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Low-cost wind energy can play key role in California’s renewable energy future
Today, California Jerry Brown signed landmark legislation to get 50 percent of the state’s electricity from zero-carbon renewable sources within 15 years. American wind power applauded the governor and the bill’s author, Senate leader Kevin De Leon, saying wind can help California meet these goals cost-effectively and reliably. Not only will wind help protect … Continue reading Low-cost wind energy can play key role in California’s renewable energy future
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Renewables Will Drive Denmark’s Cumulative Installed Capacity Beyond 16 GW by 2025
Denmark’s cumulative installed capacity is expected to expand from 13.5 Gigawatts (GW) in 2014 to reach 16.1 GW by 2025, rising at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 1.7%, says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that more than half of the total power generation will come from renewables … Continue reading Renewables Will Drive Denmark’s Cumulative Installed Capacity Beyond 16 GW by 2025
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Gamesa to build a 40-MW wind farm in India for ReNew Power
Gamesa, a technological leader in the worldwide wind industry, is to build a 40-MW turnkey wind farm in India for ReNew Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP). Under the terms of the contract signed with ReNew Power, Gamesa will install 20 of its G97-2.0 MW class S turbines at the Lingsagur wind … Continue reading Gamesa to build a 40-MW wind farm in India for ReNew Power
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Wind energy in Brazil: Gamesa wind turbines for Votorantim
Gamesa has signed its first contract with Votorantim Energia, this Brazilian group’s energy arm, for the supply, transportation, installation and commissioning of 98 G114-2.0 MW turbines at seven wind farms located in the state of Piauí, in eastern Brazil. These turbines will be equipped with Gamesa’s MaxPower technology, which increases their nominal capacity from 2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Gamesa wind turbines for Votorantim
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Wind energy and solar power boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels
This year has brought a significant shift in the generating cost comparison between renewable energy and fossil fuels, according to detailed analysis by technology and region, published this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The research company’s Levelised Cost of Electricity Update for the second half of 2015, based on thousands of data points related … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power boost cost-competitiveness versus fossil fuels
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Suzlon Bags 100.8 MW Wind Energy Order From Orange Renewable
Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon group on Tuesday said it has won a repeat turnkey order for 100.8 megawatts (MW) from Orange Renewable. “Suzlon Group has won a repeat turnkey order for 100.8 MW from Orange Renewable, an independent power producer (IPP), to be installed in a wind park in Beluguppa, Andhra Pradesh. The project will … Continue reading Suzlon Bags 100.8 MW Wind Energy Order From Orange Renewable
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Senvion signs its biggest UK wind power contract to date
Senvion, one of the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturers, has signed a major new contract with leading renewable energy developer Blue Energy to supply 32 turbines to the developer’s Beinneun Wind Farm in Scotland. With a total rated output of 108.8 megawatts (MW), the wind farm will produce enough electricity to power more than 59,000 … Continue reading Senvion signs its biggest UK wind power contract to date
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Economic benefits of wind energy in Ontario in the spotlight
By 2030 wind energy in Ontario will have stimulated over $14 billion in economic activity in the province providing well-paying jobs to thousands of workers and injecting millions of dollars directly into local economies, according to the results of a new study released on the opening day of the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s 31st Annual … Continue reading Economic benefits of wind energy in Ontario in the spotlight
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Africa can quadruple share of renewable energy by 2030
The African continent could generate nearly a quarter of its energy needs through the use of indigenous, clean, renewable energy by 2030, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Africa 2030 – a comprehensive roadmap for Africa’s energy transition – finds that a combination of modern renewable technology could realistically … Continue reading Africa can quadruple share of renewable energy by 2030
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Hundreds of companies urge Congress: Pass clean energy tax extenders now
Just how many business voices and successful companies will it take before Congress decides to act and pass stable policy to help grow renewable energy in the U.S.? Over 580 companies helping to grow clean energies in the U.S. signed onto a letter this morning urging Congress to pass clean energy tax extenders. These companies … Continue reading Hundreds of companies urge Congress: Pass clean energy tax extenders now
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Acciona Windpower and Nordex join forces to create a major player in the wind energy industry
ACCIONA Windpower and Nordex are joining forces to create a major new player in the wind industry. Nordex, a listed German wind turbine manufacturer headquartered in Hamburg, with a market capitalisation of €2 billion, will acquire ACCIONA Windpower from ACCIONA S.A., a global renewable energy and infrastructure group. The transaction is valued at €785m, payable … Continue reading Acciona Windpower and Nordex join forces to create a major player in the wind energy industry
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Barriers to Vietnam wind energy remain
Vietnam has significant potential for the development of wind power but it has captured only a small part of the country’s potential. Only three of 42 wind power projects have been put into the national grid, according to a report of the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Energy Institute. According to experts’ opinion, there are … Continue reading Barriers to Vietnam wind energy remain
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China eyes huge Concentrated Solar Power project
The industrial scale of solar thermal power needs to be expanded, and an industrial chain on thermal equipment manufacturing and processing should be established, according to an announcement by the National Energy Administration (NEA) on Wednesday. To achieve that, the statement demanded, the pilot projects must be large enough to be used commercially, with … Continue reading China eyes huge Concentrated Solar Power project
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Facts about wind energy in Texas
Texas is often thought of as the land of oil and gas, but in recent years the state has emerged as the undisputed leader in wind energy. Here are a few surprising facts about wind power in Texas. Texas has the highest wind generation in the country With nearly 9,400 turbines scattered throughout the state, … Continue reading Facts about wind energy in Texas
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MidAmerican finishing O’Brien County wind farm
Construction on MidAmerican Energy Co.’s massive wind turbine farm in northwest Iowa is expected to be completed by year’s end. MidAmerican Energy project manager Adam Jablonski tells the Sioux City Journal that the Highland project will be one of the 10 largest wind farms in the country when it is completed. Visible from U.S. Highway 59, … Continue reading MidAmerican finishing O’Brien County wind farm
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India Releases National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
Consequent to the approval of Cabinet dated 9 September, 2015 on National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has released the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy. The policy has authorized the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) to conduct the auction. Oil & gas exploration firms, sea-bed mining firms and others who have … Continue reading India Releases National Offshore Wind Energy Policy
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Renewables to lead world power market growth to 2020
Renewable energy will represent the largest single source of electricity growth over the next five years, driven by falling costs and aggressive expansion in emerging economies, the IEA said Friday in an annual market report. Pointing to the great promise renewables hold for affordably mitigating climate change and enhancing energy security, the report warns governments … Continue reading Renewables to lead world power market growth to 2020
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One Wind secures service contract for 165 MW South Texas wind farm
Eon WindElectric, a Canadian based wind farm Independent Service Provider, has rebranded its corporate identity, including adopting a new company name: One Wind. This new identity was developed to reflect the company’s focus, growth and expanding presence in the United States. One Wind has secured its first major service contract in the US and will … Continue reading One Wind secures service contract for 165 MW South Texas wind farm
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