Did you know U.S. wind power pays $222 million a year to rural landowners and saves 226 gallons of water a year for every American? As the industry continues to grow so do local economic resources, environmental benefits and consumer savings. These are just a few ways wind power is building a better world for … Continue reading More sessions, more access at WINDPOWER 2016
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Gov. Hickenlooper, industry stakeholders, to highlight Colorado as wind power leader
Members of the press are invited to attend an exclusive live press conference release of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) 2015 U.S. Wind Industry Annual Market Report, which will show the U.S. wind energy industry supporting more jobs than ever. Colorado’s leadership in expanding wind power has enabled the state to attract thousands of … Continue reading Gov. Hickenlooper, industry stakeholders, to highlight Colorado as wind power leader
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Wind energy in Egypt: Gamesa wins EPC contracts for two wind farms
Gamesa will install 80 of its G80-2.0 MW wind turbines in the Gabbal El Zayt region, located along the Red Sea coastline. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has secured two new EPC orders for the construction of two wind farms in Egypt. The facilities will have combined capacity of 160 MW and … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt: Gamesa wins EPC contracts for two wind farms
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Active role of U.S. Government and technological advancements to bolster position of U.S. in offshore wind energy market
The Global Wind Energy Council, an international trade association for the global management of wind power, states that the potential of offshore wind is so enormous that by properly harnessing it, the energy demands of the U.S. could be met four times over and that of Europe seven times over. The consistent, strong, and abundant … Continue reading Active role of U.S. Government and technological advancements to bolster position of U.S. in offshore wind energy market
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Top 3 ways to reduce the cost of wind turbine operations and maintenance
It is necessary to optimize the performance of existing, aging wind turbine plants so as to reduce their operational and maintenance costs. The reliability of turbines decreases with age and the unavailability of or difficulty in finding the required spare parts for old models can greatly increase the operations and maintenance cost. The biggest challenge … Continue reading Top 3 ways to reduce the cost of wind turbine operations and maintenance
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Vietnam needs clearer wind power laws
Delegates at a workshop asked for more specific procedures for small wind power projects, longer validity for investment and generation licences, and a stricter Standard Power Purchase Agreement (SPPA) from Vi?t Nam Electricity (EVN). These were among the petitions related to administrative procedures that were raised at a validation workshop held last Friday in HCM … Continue reading Vietnam needs clearer wind power laws
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Jordan inaugurates $148M wind farm in Maan
Energy Minister Ibrahim Saif on Sunday in Maan inaugurated a wind energy project to generate electricity, funded by the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported. The $148-million project aims at supporting the national economy and developing Maan, and comes in implementation of Royal directives to adopt alternative energy … Continue reading Jordan inaugurates $148M wind farm in Maan
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Peru utilizes only 1% of wind energy potential
In 2014, Peru’s Ministry of Energy and Mines announced that by 2024, hydroelectric, wind and solar, among other renewables, will meet 66% of Peru’s energy needs. Today they informed that Peru has a wind energy potential of about 22,450 megawatts (MW), but only 1% of that (239 MW) has been taken advantage of in plants. … Continue reading Peru utilizes only 1% of wind energy potential
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ENGIE, EDP Renewables, Caisse Des Dépôts and Eiffage Join to Respond to ADEME’s Request for Proposals for A ‘Pilot Floating Wind Farm’
Closely designed with local players, this project will immediately create lasting economic activity. Based on innovative technology developed in France, the project represents a decisive step in the development of a highly promising renewable national marine energy resource and an encouraging vector for exports. ENGIE, EDP Renewables, Caisse des Dépôts and Eiffage have today submitted … Continue reading ENGIE, EDP Renewables, Caisse Des Dépôts and Eiffage Join to Respond to ADEME’s Request for Proposals for A ‘Pilot Floating Wind Farm’
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Green light received for merger between Nordex and Acciona Windpower
“We are now taking the first steps towards establishing our company as a truly global player in the wind turbine industry,” says Lars Bondo Krogsgaard, CEO of Nordex SE. Following clearance by the competition authorities, the merger of Nordex Group and Acciona Windpower (AWP) can go ahead. All contractual formalities have been completed and the … Continue reading Green light received for merger between Nordex and Acciona Windpower
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Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for six wind farms
Vestas will supply 86 units of V110-2.0 MW turbines for projects totalling 172 MW located in the state of Bahía in northeastern Brazil. The contracts comprise supply and installation of the wind turbines in compliance with the local content requirements set by the BNDES. Turbine delivery is planned for the second quarter of 2017, whilst … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for six wind farms
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Acciona Windpower and Nordex complete merger to create new wind energy industry leader
ACCIONA has completed the sale of its wind turbine manufacturing subsidiary, ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), to Nordex of Germany in a cash-and-shares transaction valued at €785 million. Following clearance by anti-trust authorities, all contractual formalities have been completed. The transaction entailed the acquisition by Nordex of AWP from its parent, Acciona S.A., in return for new … Continue reading Acciona Windpower and Nordex complete merger to create new wind energy industry leader
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Wind power in China: Vestas secures 48 MW order
The firm and unconditional order has been placed by long-term customer Datang Renewables for the Gaoqiao wind park in the Huludao city of northeastern China’s Liaoning Province. Comprising 24 units of Vestas’ V110-2.0 MW turbine, the order brings Datang’s fleet of Vestas turbines to more than 900 MW. “We decided to work with Vestas … Continue reading Wind power in China: Vestas secures 48 MW order
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Wind energy in Spain: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Burgos
Vestas will supply and install 15 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines for the Ausines wind farm. This will be the first larger-scale wind farm to be built in Spain in two years. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for a 27 MW wind energy project to be located in Burgos, northern Spain. The order … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Burgos
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What wind energy means to a community
We often talk about the many resources wind power brings to a community: land lease payments, well-paying jobs and expanded property tax revenue are a few examples. While quantifying these benefits is important, sometimes it’s hard to fully understand just how much a wind farm can positively impact a community- there’s truth to the cliché … Continue reading What wind energy means to a community
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Wind power generated 45 percent of San Antonio energy on Tuesday
Wind power generated almost half of San Antonio’s energy needs this Tuesday, setting a record for the city. At a time when municipalities like Aspen, Colo. and Burlington, Vt. are choosing to source 100 percent renewable energy, it’s encouraging to see another major American city hit such a huge milestone. San Antonio met 45 percent … Continue reading Wind power generated 45 percent of San Antonio energy on Tuesday
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U.S. and China decision to sign climate change accord
The United States and China issued a joint statement today announcing the two nations will sign the Paris Agreement, last year’s international agreement to lower greenhouse gas emissions, on Friday, April 22 (this Earth Day). AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan reacted with the following statement: “This historic announcement shows the U.S. is in the market for … Continue reading U.S. and China decision to sign climate change accord
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ABB wins order of more than $250 million to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK grid
High-voltage cable system to enable renewable energy supply from Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm to around one million households ABB has won an order worth more than $250 million from the Danish energy company DONG Energy to deliver a 220-kilovolt (kV) high-voltage cable system that will connect the Hornsea Project One Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading ABB wins order of more than $250 million to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to UK grid
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Vestas wins large-scale wind energy order in China
The service order comprises a one-year Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service agreement and a four-year Portfolio Support agreement, which is a flexible Vestas service offering tailor-made to meet specific customer needs. The order covers all 12 Hanas Group wind power plants in Yanchi County of northwestern China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. President of Hanas … Continue reading Vestas wins large-scale wind energy order in China
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