Visit PSI in Booth 1808 at the WINDPOWER Conference in Houston to learn about the latest repair and engineering services available to Wind Farm Operators. PSI Repair Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and leading independent service provider (ISP) to the wind energy industry, announced today that it recently surpassed 40,000 repaired wind … Continue reading PSI Repair Services Surpasses 40,000 Repaired Wind Turbine Parts Milestone
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Navarre streamlines the authorization of wind power
With its entry into force, the General Directorate in the field of energy will be the only administrative interlocutor of the promoters and the demand for PSIS to wind energy will be eliminated. The Government of Navarre has approved, in its session today, a regional decree that streamlines the authorization of wind turbines in Navarre. … Continue reading Navarre streamlines the authorization of wind power
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2019 China International Concentrated Solar Power Conference
In 2018, three Chinese demonstration Concentrated Solar Power projects with a total capacity of 200MW have been put into operation. In 2019,China will continue to develop CSP market vigorously, and there are 350MW new installed capacity will be added. Meanwhile, SEPCO 3and NWEPDI have been fully involved in the construction of Morocco NOOR2&3 CSP … Continue reading 2019 China International Concentrated Solar Power Conference
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Anders Runevad to step down as Vestas CEO
Vestas today announces that Anders Runevad is stepping down as Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Vestas on 01 August 2019, and will be replaced by Henrik Andersen, currently Group CEO of Hempel A/S and member of Vestas’ Board of Directors. The appointment follows Vestas’ long-term succession planning, which will see Anders Runevad staying … Continue reading Anders Runevad to step down as Vestas CEO
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New Task Force to tackle aviation-related issues in wind energy
WindEurope has launched a new Aviation Task Force, gathering a wide range of stakeholders to tackle one of the major challenge areas for wind power today. The launch of the Aviation Task Force is timely: according to many in the wind turbines sector, aviation-related issues are now the leading cause of permitting problems across several … Continue reading New Task Force to tackle aviation-related issues in wind energy
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The cost of generating wind energy and solar power has fallen
It’s the moment the global sustainable energy market has been waiting for. Battery technology, the essential element in ensuring continuity of supply from weather-dependent sources such as wind and solar, has suddenly become cost competitive. Since 2010, the benchmark price for solar has dropped 84%, offshore wind by more than half and onshore wind by … Continue reading The cost of generating wind energy and solar power has fallen
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IEA publishes new review of Morocco’s energy policies’s energy policies
Morocco is pursuing an ambitious energy transition pathway. But reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, in line with the country’s commitments to the Paris Agreement, will require the scaling up of private and public investments. The IEA’s review provides detailed recommendations to maintain the momentum for reform and increase ambitions for the country’s energy … Continue reading IEA publishes new review of Morocco’s energy policies’s energy policies
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Wind Atlas for South Africa launched
The Acting Director-General of the Department of Energy (DoE) has launched the Wind Atlas for South Africa (WASA) High-Resolution Wind Resource Map, which for the first time covers all nine provinces of South Africa. The atlas was launched at the WASA 2 Final Seminar hosted at the East London International Convention Centre (ELICC) in the … Continue reading Wind Atlas for South Africa launched
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Siemens Gamesa increased net income in the first half to €67 million, with a record wind energy order backlog of €23.6 billion
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) today reported the results of the first half (October-March) and the second quarter (January-March) of fiscal year (FY) 2019. Revenue increased by 6% year-on-year in the first half of FY 2019, to €4,651 million and by 7% in the second quarter, to €2,389 million, supported by strong performance in Offshore … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa increased net income in the first half to €67 million, with a record wind energy order backlog of €23.6 billion
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa, first global wind turbine manufacturer with an investment grade rating
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has become the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Siemens Gamesa has debuted in the public rating arena within investment grade. S&P … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa, first global wind turbine manufacturer with an investment grade rating
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Wind energy in Spain: Navarre authorizes four new wind power plants
Each wind farm consists of eight wind turbines with an annual production equivalent to the electricity consumption per year of 25,000 homes. The Government of Navarre has authorized the construction of four wind farms in the municipalities of Cadreita and Valtierra. Each of the facilities consists of eight wind turbines, with a total production of … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Navarre authorizes four new wind power plants
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AC Energy to build wind farm in Vietnam
Ayala Corp said Monday its energy unit would build a wind farm in Vietnam’s southeast coast, the first phase of which will cost $92 million. AC Energy signed a shareholder’s agreement with The Blue Circle for the Mui Ne Wind Farm Binh Thuan province. The first phase will have 40 megawatts in capacity, which can … Continue reading AC Energy to build wind farm in Vietnam
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Hawaii aims for 100% renewables
The US State of Hawaii has been an innovator in renewable energy in recent years and has steadily been reducing its heavily reliance upon fossil fuels to supply its electricity needs, But still 70% of its electricity is supplied by oil.[1] In 2014, a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045 was set for the … Continue reading Hawaii aims for 100% renewables
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Offshore wind power contracts pledged for Scottish companies
Mr Mackay said: “Scotland has all the natural resources to make it an ideal location for offshore wind but recent projects have failed to deliver significant economic opportunities for Scottish businesses. “I will continue to champion the strengthens and potential of our indigenous supply chain. But now it is time for the offshore sector to … Continue reading Offshore wind power contracts pledged for Scottish companies
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MMYPEM participates in Shagaya 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power in Kuwait
MMYPEM will perform maintenance works in the 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power Shagaya plant, a project where the company was the winning tender for the assembly of the solar field, BOP equipment and turbine. Shagaya 50 MW concentrated solar power (CSP) plant in under the Phase One of 2GW Kuwait Shagaya Renewable Park. As Mr. … Continue reading MMYPEM participates in Shagaya 50 MW Concentrated Solar Power in Kuwait
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‘Wind Turbines Don’t Cause Cancer, They Cause Jobs’: 2020 Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee
“Wind turbines don’t cause cancer. Trump is wrong. They cause jobs,” he said during a chat on ‘Real Time.’ California Governor – and 2020 presidential candidate – Jay Inslee is taking aim at President Trump’s stance on the environment as the mounts his campaign to unseat the Republican incumbent. During an interview with Bill Maher … Continue reading ‘Wind Turbines Don’t Cause Cancer, They Cause Jobs’: 2020 Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee
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WINDPOWER 2019: Wind energy + new customers
WINDPOWER 2019 is in just two weeks! That gives you 14 days to get your schedule together to ensure a successful event. Every year CEOs tell us WINDPOWER is the most important four days in their business cycle. There is no other time that you can meet with every customer, every supplier and every partner … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2019: Wind energy + new customers
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Cervecería Quilmes will use wind power generated in Córdoba, Argentina
Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes and Central Puerto put the cornerstone to build the Budweiser wind farm, which will generate 55 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from April 2020. The agreement provides that Quilmes will buy Central Puerto renewable energy for 20 years for 283 million dollars. Rubén Vázquez, manager of renewable energies of Central Puerto, … Continue reading Cervecería Quilmes will use wind power generated in Córdoba, Argentina
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2018 was the best on record for wind power in Ireland
2018 was one of the best on record for wind energy generation in Ireland, according to the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA). IWEA, the representative body for the Irish wind industry that works to promote wind energy as an “essential, economical and environmentally friendly part of the country’s low-carbon energy future”, says it is now … Continue reading 2018 was the best on record for wind power in Ireland
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Wind energy will be the largest South African power source by 2040
Eskom’s power generation woes mean that it may be time to look to alternative energy sources that can assist in keeping the national power grid running. This is particularly important given the monumental failure that has been South Africa’s two newest coal plants – Medupi and Kusile. One possible alternative energy source is wind energy, … Continue reading Wind energy will be the largest South African power source by 2040
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