Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Co. transported Saudi Arabia’s first wind power plant on 36 Scheurle SPMT axle lines and is milestone for renewable energies in the oil-rich kingdom Safely stowed – SPMTs of the TII Group are just one of the numerous types of vehicles manufactured by the Heilbronn-based company group which are suitable for … Continue reading Gulf Haulage Heavy Lift Co. builds Saudi Arabia’s first wind power plant
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On the economics of wind energy and solar power
November’s COP22 climate summit of Marrakech gave climate policy fresh tailwind, after the blow of Donald Trump’s election. Even without a strong global treaty, national climate policies are multiplying?—?at least a certain type of policies. While the policy that economists often recommend?—?putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions?—?remains patchy, as a recent Worldbank report shows, … Continue reading On the economics of wind energy and solar power
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Electric motor sets two speed records
On Thursday, March 23, 2017, the Extra 330LE aerobatic plane, powered by a propulsion system from Siemens, set two new speed records. At the Dinslaken Schwarze Heide airfield in Germany, the electric aircraft reached a top speed of around 337.50 kilometers per hour (km/h) over a distance of three kilometers. The speed achieved by pilot … Continue reading Electric motor sets two speed records
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CanWEA Awards GE for Work on Pan-Canadian Wind Integration Study
Recognized as a leader in its field, GE’s Energy Consulting business (NYSE: GE) has been awarded the 2017 R.J. Templin Award from the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) for its work on the Pan-Canadian Wind Integration Study (PCWIS). CanWEA — Canada’s leading source of information on wind energy’s social, economic, health and environmental benefits for … Continue reading CanWEA Awards GE for Work on Pan-Canadian Wind Integration Study
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Opportunities for small wind turbines in urban areas
Small scale wind energy has significant potential in urban, suburban and industrial areas, but numerous challenges currently stand in the way to wide-scale uptake of this decentralised energy resource. At this conference, organised in the framework of the European SWIP project, you will learn about new technological developments in small wind turbines, and how to … Continue reading Opportunities for small wind turbines in urban areas
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Global renewable energy capacity reach record levels in 2016
As the cost of clean technology continues to fall, the world added record levels of renewable energy capacity in 2016, at an investment level 23 per cent lower than the previous year, according to new research published today by UN Environment, the Frankfurt School-UNEP Collaborating Centre, and Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Global Trends in Renewable Energy Investment 2017 finds … Continue reading Global renewable energy capacity reach record levels in 2016
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Environmental permit of 57 wind turbines in the Åndberg wind farm gains legal force
In December 2015 Rabbalshede Kraft was granted an environmental permit for the Åndberg wind farm in the municipality of Härjedalen. The permit, comprising up to 57 wind turbines (approximately 200 MW), has now gained legal force. The Åndberg area is largely designated by the Swedish Energy Agency as a national interest area for wind power … Continue reading Environmental permit of 57 wind turbines in the Åndberg wind farm gains legal force
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Vestas receives order for 76 MW repowering wind power project in Germany
The turbines will be installed at the Norderwöhrden wind park in Schleswig-Holstein, Northern Germany and will replace 40 different types of turbines installed over the last 30+ years. With 13 different companies involved, the project is the result of great collaboration, demonstrating how repowering can provide improved return on investment across asset owners. The … Continue reading Vestas receives order for 76 MW repowering wind power project in Germany
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Renewables Providing Most New Power
Renewables were the biggest new source of electricity last year as the cost of building new wind and solar farms fell. Clean energy provided 55 percent of all new capacity added worldwide, the most ever, and total investment was about double the amount for generators driven by fossil fuels, according to a report published … Continue reading Renewables Providing Most New Power
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Huge wind turbines are to combine with hydropower in a Germany
In Germany, two renewable energy sources are being combined in a novel project looking to break new ground and transform the scenery of a German forest. GE, through GE Renewable Energy, has signed an agreement with Max Bögl Wind AG to both deliver and commission what it has described as “the world’s tallest and first … Continue reading Huge wind turbines are to combine with hydropower in a Germany
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The boom in offshore wind energy
Offshore wind farms are seen as a key ingredient in renewable energy policy, and an important element in the battle against climate change, playing a leading role in meeting renewable energy and carbon emission targets and improving energy security for the future. Investment in offshore wind grew 40% in 2016 despite a fall in funding … Continue reading The boom in offshore wind energy
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A successful first year as WindEurope
One year ago EWEA became WindEurope. Our new name reflects the industry’s transformation from a niche energy sector into a large mainstream industry. And it underlines the growth and influence of our Association. Allow me to use this first anniversary to take stock and highlight some recent developments. In our outreach to policy-makers, we have … Continue reading A successful first year as WindEurope
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WindEurope attends meeting on strategy implementation by the Trans-European Networks for Energy
WindEurope attended a joint meeting on the implementation of the priority corridors identified in the Trans-European Networks for Energy (TEN-E) regulation. This meeting was held with five regional groups representing the five priority corridors: the North South West corridor, the North South East corridor, the Baltic region, the North Sea region, and a horizontal group … Continue reading WindEurope attends meeting on strategy implementation by the Trans-European Networks for Energy
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Russia has abundance of all renewable energy sources which can be scaled up to fuel economic growth
Russia can increase the share of renewables in its energy mix from roughly 3 per cent today to more than 11 per cent by 2030, according to new findings by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The growth in renewable energy use would represent nearly a fourfold increase in the share of renewables between 2014 … Continue reading Russia has abundance of all renewable energy sources which can be scaled up to fuel economic growth
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First nacelle for Merkur Offshore wind farm has left the assembly line
GE Renewable Energy announces that the first nacelle (out of 66) that will be part of the Merkur Offshore wind farm has recently left the assembly line. According to planning, this nacelle will be stored at GE’s Saint-Nazaire (France) site while new ones continue to be manufactured, and then be shipped to our logistical operations … Continue reading First nacelle for Merkur Offshore wind farm has left the assembly line
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Wind energy poised to deliver climate, economic solutions
The strategic value of Canada’s vast clean energy resources was in the spotlight as key political and wind energy industry leaders gathered for the Canadian Wind Energy Association’s (CanWEA) annual Spring Forum, held April 4-5 at the Hilton Lac-Leamy Hotel in the National Capital Region. The event featured a keynote address from the Honourable James … Continue reading Wind energy poised to deliver climate, economic solutions
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Tata commissions 100 MW wind farm in Andhra Pradesh with Gamesa wind turbines
Tata Power Renewable Energy Ltd (TPREL), India’s largest renewable energy company, on Wednesday announced commissioning of its 100 MW wind farm project in Nimbagallu in Andhra Pradesh. The company commissioned 36 MW wind capacity of the plant in December 2016. TPREL, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Tata Power, announced the commissioning of the balance 64 MW … Continue reading Tata commissions 100 MW wind farm in Andhra Pradesh with Gamesa wind turbines
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EBRD to lend up to 50 mln euros for Serbian wind energy
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) said on Wednesday it would lend up to 50 million euros ($53 million) to Serbian company Electrawinds K-Wind to help finance one of the Balkan country’s first wind farms. The 104.5 megawatts (MW) project in the northern town of Kovacica, estimated to cost 185 million euros, will … Continue reading EBRD to lend up to 50 mln euros for Serbian wind energy
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Nordex widening range of wind turbines for medium and low-wind regions
The Nordex Group is widening its range of efficient solutions for medium and light-wind locations with the addition of two new models. The N131/3900 is an enhanced version of the N131/3600 from the Generation Delta range. With the N131/3900, Nordex is raising the nominal output of its most powerful light-wind turbine by 8 percent, thus … Continue reading Nordex widening range of wind turbines for medium and low-wind regions
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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces Rosa García as Chairwoman
Initial steps for the creation of a leading company in the global wind energy industry are well underway with the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the combined company, announcing first appointments for the joint management team. Ignacio Martín, former Executive Chairman of Gamesa, will continue as CEO of the combined company for … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces Rosa García as Chairwoman
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