First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, today announced it hopes to increase its operating portfolio of wind projects by 50 percent or more after the recent extension of the federal tax credits by Congress last week. The ambitious effort could mean that thousands of people will be employed building new First Wind projects … Continue reading First Wind Projects 50 Percent Portfolio Growth in Coming Years Following Passage of Wind Energy Tax Credit
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Reaction to PTC extension generally upbeat
The U.S. wind energy industry and its 75,000 employees breathed a big sigh of relief last week as the federal renewable energy Production Tax Credit was extended, and the reaction of supporters and analysts in the media and elsewhere was generally favorable. Here are some highlights: U.S. Sen. Mark Udall (D-Colo.), press release: “‘The extension … Continue reading Reaction to PTC extension generally upbeat
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Appropriately, new Vermont community wind energy project powers community event
Vermont’s Georgia Mountain Community Wind project went on line recently, just in time to help power (virtually, at least) the festivities at an annual New Year’s Eve “First Night” celebration that draws people from around the region. The 10-MW, four-turbine project will meet approximately 8 percent of Burlington Electric Department’s (BED) energy demand through a … Continue reading Appropriately, new Vermont community wind energy project powers community event
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Wind energy on a financial rollercoaster
Money. We’d all like to have more of it. But times are hard and finance is difficult to come by – a fact the wind energy sector is no stranger to. When I first joined EWEA in 2009 wind energy growth rates were sky-rocketing – with wind capacity growth outpacing growth rates in coal, gas … Continue reading Wind energy on a financial rollercoaster
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Zinc Battery Technology
Lithium-ion batteries are found in many devices in our high-tech world. From gadgets like laptops and cell phones to much larger electric vehicles, lithium-ion batteries are the batteries of today. But they don’t appear to be the batteries of the future. For one thing, they batteries themselves require extensive casings because of their tendency to … Continue reading Zinc Battery Technology
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France Launches Call for Tenders for EUR3.5B of Offshore Wind Energy
The French government Tuesday launched a call for tenders for the construction of 3.5 billion euros ($4.57 billion) worth of offshore wind farms to generate 1,000 megawatts of electricity, the French Energy Minister Delphine Batho said in a statement. The investment would likely support 10,000 industrial jobs, and is the second offshore wind farm project … Continue reading France Launches Call for Tenders for EUR3.5B of Offshore Wind Energy
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EDF Renewable Energy announces operation of the 150 megawatt Bobcat Bluff Wind Energy Project
EDF Renewable Energy, formerly enXco, announced that the 150 megawatt Bobcat Bluff Wind Project, located in Archer County, Texas, became operational on December 26, 2012. EDF Renewable Energy acquired the project in March 2012 and commenced construction in April. The project, consisting of 100 GE 1.5 megawatt wind turbines, spans approximately 12,500 contiguous acres, 20 … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy announces operation of the 150 megawatt Bobcat Bluff Wind Energy Project
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Smart Grid in China
The development of a smart grid has become the major focus of power grid construction in China. Through the application of modern metrology, communications, information, and control technologies, the country’s power grid is undergoing a fundamental upgrade. China’s smart grid development includes six key areas: power generation, transmission, transformation, distribution, consumption, and dispatching. The smart … Continue reading Smart Grid in China
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New Path to More Efficient Photovoltaic Organic Solar Cells Uncovered
Why are efficient and affordable solar cells so highly coveted? Volume. The amount of solar energy lighting up Earth’s land mass every year is nearly 3,000 times the total amount of annual human energy use. But to compete with energy from fossil fuels, photovoltaic devices must convert sunlight to electricity with a certain measure of … Continue reading New Path to More Efficient Photovoltaic Organic Solar Cells Uncovered
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WWEA supports Israel and the Israeli Wind Energy Association in its work of structuring the wind market
The Middle East countries offer excellent opportunities for harvesting domestic and environmental-friendly wind power. In particular Israel, blessed with renewable energy resources, has recently made important steps for a substantial growth of wind power utilization within the country. The Israeli Wind Energy market is now well on track, as the Inter-Ministry committee has published a … Continue reading WWEA supports Israel and the Israeli Wind Energy Association in its work of structuring the wind market
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75,000 wind energy workers to Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus and Father of the PTC Chuck Grassley: “Thank you!”
The wind power industry production and investment tax credits have been officially extended, and now tens of thousands of wind workers will remain employed. The U.S. wind energy industry has averaged $15.5 billion a year in private investment, and today, the equivalent of nearly 13 million American households is powered with clean, affordable, wind power. … Continue reading 75,000 wind energy workers to Senate Finance Chairman Max Baucus and Father of the PTC Chuck Grassley: “Thank you!”
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Uruguay set to become world leader in wind energy
Uruguay has set its sights on becoming one of the world’s leading wind power producers as part of plans to produce 90 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2015. Electricity generated from wind is expected to make up 30 per cent of the South American nation’s total mix, with hydropower contributing 45 … Continue reading Uruguay set to become world leader in wind energy
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China’s Offshore Wind Energy Industry Entering Era of Large-Scale Development
“Wind power has become the third-largest electric power in China,” said Liu Qi, deputy director general of the National Energy Administration. “There is no electric power to substitute the position of wind power as No. 3, following thermal power and hydropower.” It was said in the report of the 18th CPC National Congress that “China … Continue reading China’s Offshore Wind Energy Industry Entering Era of Large-Scale Development
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Iberdrola announces sale of 32 wind farms in France to EDF Energies Nouvelles, MEAG and GE Energy financial services
Iberdrola has reached an agreement with a consortium of EDF Energies Nouvelles (20%), MEAG, asset manager of Munich Re and ERGO (40%), and GE Energy Financial Services (40%), a unit of GE, for the sale of 32 operating onshore wind farms in France totaling 321.4 megawatts. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals, among other details … Continue reading Iberdrola announces sale of 32 wind farms in France to EDF Energies Nouvelles, MEAG and GE Energy financial services
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Algonquin Power & Utilities announces acquisition of 109.5 MW Shady Oaks wind energy facility
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (“APUC”) (TSX: AQN) today announced that an affiliate of Algonquin Power Co. (“APCo”), APUC’s non-regulated power generation subsidiary, has acquired a 109.5 MW contracted wind powered generating station (“Shady Oaks”) from Goldwind International SO Limited (“Goldwind”) for total consideration to all stakeholders of approximately US$148.9 million. The Shady Oaks wind … Continue reading Algonquin Power & Utilities announces acquisition of 109.5 MW Shady Oaks wind energy facility
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REpower signs two wind energy contracts for wind farm in UK
Suzlon Energy on Monday said its UK-based unit REpower has signed two contracts for supplying wind turbines for a new wind farm in England. These wind farms will have output of 8.2 MW each, enough to generate power for nearly 5,000 homes. “Suzlon Group’s UK subsidiary, REpower UK signed two new contracts totalling 16.4 MW. … Continue reading REpower signs two wind energy contracts for wind farm in UK
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Obstacles remain for wind energy projects in South Dakota
A one-year extension of a federal wind energy tax credit could provide a jolt for the wind industry, but developers say other obstacles remain in South Dakota. The wind energy industry had been stalled because of uncertainty over whether the tax break would be extended. The extension was included in legislation to avert the so-called … Continue reading Obstacles remain for wind energy projects in South Dakota
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Vestas PowerForecast strengthens Italian customers’ wind energy business
The decision of FRI-EL Green Power S.p.A. to provide its wind power plants with Vestas PowerForecast shows customers’ needs to reduce risks, increase forecast of their wind parks’ production and comply with current legal requirements. Last November, the Italian Authority for Electricity and Gas approved a new regulation covering compensation fees for imbalance charges. The … Continue reading Vestas PowerForecast strengthens Italian customers’ wind energy business
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Vestas awarded wind energy for 121 wind turbines in Iowa, USA
Vestas has received a three-year extension from Alliant Energy to provide service and maintenance for 121 V82-1.65 MW wind turbines at the Whispering Willow Wind Farm – East in Iowa. Under the agreement, Alliant Energy chose the Active Output Management (AOM) 2000 service option. This consists of scheduled maintenance and VestasOnline®, a surveillance system that … Continue reading Vestas awarded wind energy for 121 wind turbines in Iowa, USA
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French wind energy covers record 10 percent of demand
Right at the end of last year, on 29 December, wind power in France covered a record 10% of the country’s electricity demand, the French blog “habitat durable” reported. France’s wind power fleet reached a power production equivalent to 5,982 MW – the same level as six nuclear reactors. During the month of December in … Continue reading French wind energy covers record 10 percent of demand
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