Kenya’s electricity producer said on Thursday it plans to boost the contribution of wind energy to the national grid from the current 2.5 percent to 10 percent as it steps up investments in environment friendly renewable energy. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) CEO Albert Mugo said additional contribution from wind energy would add impetus … Continue reading Kenya plans to boost wind energy
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Equipment and Services Revenue for Electric Vehicle Charging Networks Is Expected to Exceed $709 Million in 2024
A new report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) and electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure and associated communications equipment and services, with global market forecasts, through 2024. Over the next decade, the growing base of PEVs and government efforts to encourage their adoption are expected to support millions … Continue reading Equipment and Services Revenue for Electric Vehicle Charging Networks Is Expected to Exceed $709 Million in 2024
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Enel Green Power will exit the Portuguese renewables market
Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“EGP”) announced today that its subsidiary Enel Green Power España, S.L. (“EGPE”) has signed an agreement with Portuguese company First State Wind Energy Investments S.A. (“First State Wind Energy Investments”), for the sale of the entire share capital of Finerge Gestão de Projectos Energéticos, S.A. (“Finerge”), a wholly-owned EGPE subsidiary active … Continue reading Enel Green Power will exit the Portuguese renewables market
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Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas inks order in Thailand
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured a 126 megawatts order for a wind-power project in the Songkla and Nakhon Si Thamarat provinces of Thailand, the company said Tuesday. Placed by Energy Absolute PCL, a Thailand-based company engaged in the renewable energy businesses, the order entails delivery of 70 turbines of the V110-1.8 MW type, … Continue reading Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas inks order in Thailand
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Germany’s wind power generation by September surpassed last year’s total
Germany’s wind power generation by September surpassed last year’s total, thanks to favourable weather conditions and an expansion of wind farms, industry bodies said Thursday. The cumulative total production from land-based and offshore wind farms so far this year was 59 billion kilowatt hours, topping the 57.4 billion kWh for all of 2014. Wind … Continue reading Germany’s wind power generation by September surpassed last year’s total
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One Wind (Formally Eon WindElectric) Secures Service Contract for 165 MW South Texas Wind Farm
Eon WindElectric, a Canadian based wind farm Independent Service 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 supply … Continue reading One Wind (Formally Eon WindElectric) Secures Service Contract for 165 MW South Texas Wind Farm
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SkyPower Signs PPA to Deliver 150 Megawatts of Solar Power to the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh
SkyPower has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to provide 150 megawatts (MW) AC of utility-scale solar power to the Indian state. “SkyPower is committed to making a powerful contribution to India’s goal of generating 100 gigawatts of solar power by 2022,” said Kerry Adler, SkyPower … Continue reading SkyPower Signs PPA to Deliver 150 Megawatts of Solar Power to the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh
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SkyPower Signs Agreement to Build 200 MW of Solar Power Projects in Djibouti
SkyPower, the world’s largest developer and owner of utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) energy projects, has signed a landmark agreement with the Republic of Djibouti for the development of 200 MW of world-class solar projects to be built in four phases in Djibouti over the next four years. “Africa has become a global hub for … Continue reading SkyPower Signs Agreement to Build 200 MW of Solar Power Projects in Djibouti
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SkyPower Announces 2 GW of Solar Energy Projects in Bangladesh
During the 70th United Nations General Assembly in New York, SkyPower, the world’s largest developer and owner of utility-scale solar projects, made a historic announcement with Prime Minister Hasina, unveiling its plans to build 2 GW of utility-scale solar energy over the next five years in Bangladesh, representing an investment of US $4.3 billion. … Continue reading SkyPower Announces 2 GW of Solar Energy Projects in Bangladesh
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Nordex UK: 19 innovative wind power systems to be supplied
Nordex will be supplying Frodsham Wind Farm Limited in UK, owned by Peel Energy and Belltown Power, with 19 N90/2650 wind turbines. This version of the N90/2500 Gamma strong-wind turbine has been especially developed for the Frodsham” project. Originally designed to accommodate 21 turbines, the wind farm is located on the Frodsham Marshes roughly 12 … Continue reading Nordex UK: 19 innovative wind power systems to be supplied
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The wind energy is the epitome of progress
It’s hard to keep up with technology’s rapid advancements. With each new release, yesterday’s cutting edge computer or device becomes obsolete. You know progress is a great thing, but at the same time you’re afraid of being left behind. As a wind worker, I can relate. The wind industry is the epitome of progress, but … Continue reading The wind energy is the epitome of progress
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Industry leaders chart course for expanded offshore wind energy industry in US
The momentum building for the development of offshore wind power in the U.S. was on full display over the last two days during the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Hundreds of attendees, including wind energy industry leaders, government officials, investors, academics, … Continue reading Industry leaders chart course for expanded offshore wind energy industry in US
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