As the administration continues developing plans to prop up aging, uneconomic coal and nuclear plants, many have wondered what the price tag for consumers would look like. Today, a new report is out from the Brattle Group that gives us a glimpse of what a two-year down payment for bailing out these plants could cost: … Continue reading How much does it cost to bail out uneconomic power plants?
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Canada’s largest wind energy event to blow into Calgary
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and its partner Hannover Fairs Canada unveiled the program for the 2018 CanWEA Annual Conference and Exhibition. The event will run from October 23 to 25 at the BMO Centre in Calgary, Alberta. Over the course of 2½ days, top speakers from government, industry, and utilities will share insights, … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind energy event to blow into Calgary
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Scotland’s Beatrice offshore wind farm produces first power
Beatrice wind farm off the Caithness coast in Scotland has generated power for the first time, operator SSE said on Thursday. Following installation of the first 7-megawatt (MW) turbine, the wind farm exported power to the National Grid, the firm added. “The project has already brought several benefits to the local community, the UK supply … Continue reading Scotland’s Beatrice offshore wind farm produces first power
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Concentrated solar power will help China cut costs of climate action
Solar thermal energy turns out to be the key to China meeting its climate commitments. A new study investigates the best combination of renewables for providing the lowest cost to power system operators in two of China’s provinces best suited to scale up renewable energy. China’s power systems operators must invest in renewable energy to … Continue reading Concentrated solar power will help China cut costs of climate action
Continue readingCoal, nuclear power plant bailout could exceed $34 billion
A new report was released by The Brattle Group, a leading consultant on utility operations and energy markets, analyzing the cost of providing extra financial support to uncompetitive U.S. power plants. The independent assessment was commissioned by a diverse group of energy industry associations representing natural gas, oil, energy efficiency, storage, grid services, solar, wind … Continue reading Coal, nuclear power plant bailout could exceed $34 billion
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Egypt to establish 500 megawatt wind energy plant in Suez Gulf
Egypt signed on Wednesday an agreement to establish a power plant to generate wind power at a capacity of 500 megawatts in the Gulf of Suez. The agreement was signed between the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy and representatives from companies including Orascom Construction, Engie, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. Following the inking ceremony, … Continue reading Egypt to establish 500 megawatt wind energy plant in Suez Gulf
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Hydro signs new long-term wind power contract for Norwegian aluminium portfolio
Norwegian aluminium company Norsk Hydro ASA’s wholly-owned subsidiary Hydro Energi AS has signed a long-term wind power contract for 29 years with Green Investment Group. The contract is believed to be the world’s longest corporate wind power contract. The agreement, which encompass building of a new wind farm near Sundsvall and Østersund in Sweden (SE2), … Continue reading Hydro signs new long-term wind power contract for Norwegian aluminium portfolio
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Ørsted partners with SkySpecs on automated robotic wind turbines inspection in the Irish Sea
SkySpecs, the award-winning provider of robotics solutions for the wind energy industry – in collaboration with Ørsted, global leaders in developing and building offshore wind farms, announce a successful automated inspection of the world’s largest offshore wind turbine at Burbo Bank Extension, in the Irish Sea. “Providing consistent image quality across the largest turbines offshore … Continue reading Ørsted partners with SkySpecs on automated robotic wind turbines inspection in the Irish Sea
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CGN buys 75% in Swedish wind farm from Macquarie
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) has acquired a 75 percent stake in a Swedish wind power project from Australia’s Macquarie Group and GE Energy Financial Services, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday. The North Pole wind power project, located in Pitea, Sweden, is expected to be operational by the end of 2019 with … Continue reading CGN buys 75% in Swedish wind farm from Macquarie
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BYPL to procure 100 MW wind energy in India
BSES Yamuna Power Ltd (BYPL), supplying to central and east Delhi, on Wednesday said it has signed a power sale agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India to procure 100 MW of wind power at competitive rates. A BSES statement said the power is expected to be available to the discom from the third … Continue reading BYPL to procure 100 MW wind energy in India
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Saudi Arabia points to high wind energy potential
Using outputs from a high-resolution regional climate model, KAUST researchers have confirmed the potential for wind as a significant energy resource across the Arabian Peninsula. This is an important first step in developing a strategy for Saudi Arabia’s wind energy sector. As part of an ongoing collaboration with the University of Notre Dame in the … Continue reading Saudi Arabia points to high wind energy potential
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Vestas is expanding its partnership with leading gearbox provider ZF
By expanding the partnership with ZF, Vestas will offer customers solutions that can lower repair costs, decrease downtime, and limit additional future repairs. Leveraging the companies’ complementary service capabilities and global footprints, the partnership also promotes mutual knowledge transfer, cooperation on training, and joint documentation development. Through the partnership, Vestas becomes ZF’s preferred supplier to … Continue reading Vestas is expanding its partnership with leading gearbox provider ZF
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GE Renewable Energy acquires WMC wind turbine blade test center
Facility will test rotor hubs for GE blades and offer a range of testing services to other industry partners. GE Renewable Energy Business, LM Wind Power announced today the planned acquisition of the WMC test facilities in Wieringerwerf, Netherlands. The transaction is expected to close within a few weeks’ time subject to certain pre-completion conditions. … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy acquires WMC wind turbine blade test center
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Alliant Energy announces 210 MW wind farm
Iowa customers and communities will benefit through a new renewable energy source from Alliant Energy’s Iowa energy company and Invenergy. Today, the companies announced the signing of contracts by which Invenergy will complete development of the 210-megawatt (MW) Richland Wind Farm in Sac County, Iowa. Alliant Energy will construct and own the wind farm. Located … Continue reading Alliant Energy announces 210 MW wind farm
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120 MW Khalladi wind farm in Morocco is inaugurated
ACWA Power inaugurated its 120 MW Khalladi wind farm in Melloussa, Tangier, supplying clean power to a number of large industrial companies. A new wind farm, developed by ACWA Power in collaboration with ARIF investment fund, and located at Jbel Sendouq, represents an investment of 1.7 billion dirhams (around $170 million). This entirely privately funded … Continue reading 120 MW Khalladi wind farm in Morocco is inaugurated
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Natural Power wins servicing contract at Westfield Wind Farm
Following a competitive tender process, Natural Power has been appointed by Ventient Energy to deliver an independent turbine servicing contract at Westfield Wind Farm in Fife, Scotland. The four five-year old Nordex N90 wind turbines on site will be covered by the servicing contract that includes a carefully planned predictive maintenance schedule as well as … Continue reading Natural Power wins servicing contract at Westfield Wind Farm
Continue readingIRENA report calls for international offshore wind energy standards
IRENA has published a report which, amongst other things, concludes that ‘offshore wind energy stands on the cusp of rapid and widespread growth’ reports Andrew Williams. So, what are the key findings of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) report? What methods did the authors use to arrive at their conclusions? And how best might stakeholders in … Continue reading IRENA report calls for international offshore wind energy standards
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KP Energy, GE India tie up for 300 MW wind power project in Gujarat
KP Energy Ltd and GE India Industrial (P) Ltd have signed up definitive agreements for the development of 300 megawatt wind power project in Kutch district of Gujarat. KP Energy, on Monday, said it has informed the BSE in this regard, according to a company statement here. The project will have 120 wind turbine generators … Continue reading KP Energy, GE India tie up for 300 MW wind power project in Gujarat
Continue readingWind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
Between 2010 and 2016, the capacity-weighted average cost (real 2016$) of U.S. wind installations declined by one-third, from $2,361 per kilowatt (kW) to $1,587/kW, based on analysis in the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s (DOE/EERE) Wind Technology Market Report. The reasons for this decline include improving technology and manufacturing … Continue reading Wind generators’ cost declines reflect technology improvements and siting decisions
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Tilt Renewables chooses Greenbyte for data management
Tilt Renewable operates a full wind portfolio made out of 8 farms and approximately 600+ MW, marking the first assets Australia and New Zealand integrated in Energy Cloud. Tilt Renewables is striving to be the leading manager, owner and developer of renewable energy assets in Australia and New Zealand, with an additional 7 wind farms, … Continue reading Tilt Renewables chooses Greenbyte for data management
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