A U.S. trade division said it awarded a $1 million grant to support a feasibility study for the development of a 130 megawatt wind farm in Zambia. Zambia relies on hydroelectricity for nearly all of its energy needs, which left the country with severe energy shortages because of low rainfall over recent years. The U.S. … Continue reading Study for the development of a 130 megawatt wind farm in Zambia
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind wind turbines for offshore wind farm in Germany
The firm and unconditional order is placed by Northland Power Inc. and is for the 252 MW Deutsche Bucht project. DeBu is Northland’s third offshore wind project and is located 77 km from Northland’s other German offshore wind project, Nordsee One. With the order, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has announced orders for more than 700 … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind wind turbines for offshore wind farm in Germany
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Wind power in Thailand: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has strengthened its position in Thailand’s renewable energy market by finalising the sale of 60 V136-3.0 MW turbines to an undisclosed customer. These low-wind turbines will be the first of their kind in Asia Pacific, and with a hub height of 157 meters, the wind park will also feature the highest towers in the … Continue reading Wind power in Thailand: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Siemens exhibits digitalization and engineering efficiency at Husum Wind 2017
Under the slogan “Creating the most from wind – discover the value of digitalization”, digitalization and engineering efficiency are main themes of this year’s Siemens presentation at Husum Wind. The digitalization focuses on the Simatic WinCC Open Architecture Scada System, the cloud-based MindSphere open IoT operating system, and industrial communication: for efficient storage and analysis … Continue reading Siemens exhibits digitalization and engineering efficiency at Husum Wind 2017
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Van Oord awarded contract to construct Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm
Subsequent to the announcement that Northland Power’s 252 MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm has reached financial close, Van Oord is pleased to confirm that it is contracted for the Balance of Plant scope. The project was originally developed by Highland Group Holdings Ltd. The Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm is located in the German … Continue reading Van Oord awarded contract to construct Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm
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Oman prepares to build the first large-scale wind farm in the GCC region
Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company, Masdar, signed an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) contract with a global consortium comprising GE and Spain’s TSK to build the Dhofar Wind Power Project, the first large-scale wind farm in Oman and the GCC. The Dhofar Wind Power Project is a result of the joint development agreement that was … Continue reading Oman prepares to build the first large-scale wind farm in the GCC region
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Masdar to help build Oman wind farm
Masdar, the Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy company, signed an engineering, procurement and construction contract with a group of companies that include GE and Spain TSK to build a wind farm in Oman, the first large scale project of its kind in the Gulf. “Oman has immense untapped potential in renewable energy, particularly in solar and wind. Masdar is proud to be … Continue reading Masdar to help build Oman wind farm
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Enel signs tax equity agreement for 300MW Red Dirt wind power project in the USA
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), the Enel Group’s US renewable energy company, acting through its subsidiary Red Dirt Wind Holdings, LLC (“Red Dirt Holdings”),1 has signed a tax equity agreement worth approximately 340 million U.S. dollars with MUFG and Allianz Renewable Energy Partners of America LLC (“Allianz”) for the Red Dirt wind project … Continue reading Enel signs tax equity agreement for 300MW Red Dirt wind power project in the USA
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1 GW awarded in latest German onshore wind energy auction
A total of 1 GW was awarded in the second onshore auction of the year in Germany, according to the results announced on 15 August 2017. 63% of the volume was awarded to projects in the eastern German states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. In total, 281 bids amounting to almost 3GW … Continue reading 1 GW awarded in latest German onshore wind energy auction
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State renewable portfolio standards
We’ve previously reported on the economic and environmental benefits state renewable portfolio standards (RPSs) create. In short, RPS are powerful job creators, can lead to lower electricity prices, help clean our air, and usually more than pay for themselves. Now, a new video series puts real-world faces to these benefits. The mini-documentaries examine Washington state’s … Continue reading State renewable portfolio standards
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First commercial floating offshore wind farm nears completion
The fifth and final wind turbine for the Hywind Scotland commercial-scale floating offshore wind farm, a joint project between Masdar and Statoil, has arrived at its final destination, Buchan Deep, 25km east of Peterhead in Scotland. Earlier this summer, all five turbines were successfully assembled outside Stord, Norway and they have now completed their journey … Continue reading First commercial floating offshore wind farm nears completion
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GE and AGL develop Australia’s largest wind farm in Coopers Gap, Queensland
GE announced an agreement with the Powering Australian Renewables Fund (PARF) to supply and install 123 wind turbines for the Coopers Gap wind farm project at Cooranga North, 250 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. PARF is a partnership between AGL Energy Limited (AGL) (20 percent) and Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) (80 percent, on behalf of clients … Continue reading GE and AGL develop Australia’s largest wind farm in Coopers Gap, Queensland
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AGL commits to building Australia’s biggest wind farm
AGL Energy and the Government-owned QIC will build a $850 million wind farm with 123 turbines at Coopers Gap, about 250km northwest of Brisbane. About 200 jobs will be created during construction of Australia’s biggest wind farm, generating electricity to supply 260,000 homes when it is finished in mid-2019. The joint venture, known as the … Continue reading AGL commits to building Australia’s biggest wind farm
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Vestas – Interim financial report, second quarter 2017
Revenue, earnings, and free cash flow decreased compared to last year’s very strong second quarter of 2016. Solid order intake and combined order backlog at high level. Guidance for 2017 maintained. In the second quarter of 2017, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 2,206m – a decrease of 14 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT … Continue reading Vestas – Interim financial report, second quarter 2017
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Van Oord completed work on the Walney Extension offshore wind farm
Van Oord has finished the Walney Extension offshore wind farm for DONG Energy to transport and install 87 foundations. Van Oord’s installation vessels Aeolus and Svanen completed the project in 4.5 months. Upon completion of the project in late 2018, the offshore wind farm will supply energy to more than 500,000 households in the United … Continue reading Van Oord completed work on the Walney Extension offshore wind farm
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Wind Power As The Fastest Growing Alternative Source Of Energy
There are various alternative energy sources that human beings have invented and they have gone to an extend of classifying them as renewable energy and non-renewable energy. Some of the renewable energy sources include: solar, biomass, hydroelectric energy and geothermal power while non-renewable energy are such as fossil fuels and natural gas. However, the most … Continue reading Wind Power As The Fastest Growing Alternative Source Of Energy
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Vestas receives order for the largest wind farm in Mexico
The order consists of 123 V136-3.45 MW turbines for a 424 MW project in Mexico. With this contract, Vestas’ order intake from Mexico’s energy auctions reaches almost 500 MW. Zuma Energía has placed a firm and unconditional order for the Parque Eólico Reynosa project in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, which will be one … Continue reading Vestas receives order for the largest wind farm in Mexico
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EDPR secures 75 MW wind energy contract in Northern Indiana, United States
EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, secured a long-term contract with Cummins Inc. for the energy produced by 75 MW from Meadow Lake VI wind farm. Meadow Lake VI wind farm project had initially secured 75 MW long-term contract, as announced in November 2016. The project, that … Continue reading EDPR secures 75 MW wind energy contract in Northern Indiana, United States
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Abengoa achieves practical completion for Xina Solar One, its third concentrated solar power plant in South Africa
Abengoa has achieved practical completion for Xina Solar One, its third solar thermal plant in South Africa. Xina Solar One is a 100 MW plant that uses parabolic trough technology to generate renewable and sustainable and dispatchable power from the sun. Furthermore, this power plant features a thermal energy storage system using molten salts that … Continue reading Abengoa achieves practical completion for Xina Solar One, its third concentrated solar power plant in South Africa
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Wind energy in Mexico: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Zuma Energía has placed a firm and unconditional order for the Parque Eólico Reynosa project in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, Mexico, which will be one of the largest wind power projects in Latin America. Established in 2014, Zuma Energía is a leading Mexican player within renewable energy financially backed by Actis and Mesoamerica, … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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