NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its affiliate Conestogo Wind, LP, has completed construction and brought into service its 22.9 megawatt (MW) Conestogo Wind Energy Centre. The project, located in Wellington County, Ontario, is comprised of 10 Siemens wind turbines and is capable of generating enough power for approximately 5,700 homes in an average … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
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China approves four new wind energy projects
The wind energy projects include a 24.2 billion yuan wind farm in Jiuquan, in the western province of Gansu; a 16.2 billion yuan project in Hami, Xinjiang; a 13.6 billion yuan plant in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; and a 3.23 billion yuan project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, the Beijing-based Caixin.com reported. The National Development and Reform … Continue reading China approves four new wind energy projects
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President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
Pakistan’s first 50 negawatt wind energy project in Jhimpir of Thatta is set to begin its commercial operations on Monday (today) after a formal inauguration by President Asif Ali Zardari. The wind farm, established by Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL), a subsidiary of Fauji Fertiliser, was already connected to the national grid and … Continue reading President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
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Wind power in Vietnam
“Vietnam should immediately approve the buying and selling (Feed-in-Tariff) mechanism from renewable energy sources, in particular wind energy, improving up 12.00 centUS per kwh,” suggested Gueünter Reithmacher, chief representative of German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ) in Vietnam. According to the Article 16 of the Circular 32/2012/TT-BCT issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) … Continue reading Wind power in Vietnam
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WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
The requirement that 50% of wind energy projects are sourced locally to qualify for Feed-in Tariff support in the Canadian province of Ontario is illegal, the World Trade Organisation ruled yesterday. The ruling, following challenges by Japan and the EU, sends a clear message to other governments with such requirements for wind power – Brazil, … Continue reading WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
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TWN Wind Power Completes Wind Energy Projects at White Earth Nation.
TWN Wind Power has completed two wind projects at White Earth Nation, located in Northwest Minnesota. The two sites, Ojibwa Building Supplies in Waubun and White Earth Community Service Center in Naytahwaush, are now both benefiting from wind energy. “White Earth Nation is thrilled to have our two new wind turbines fully commissioned and adding … Continue reading TWN Wind Power Completes Wind Energy Projects at White Earth Nation.
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CO2 emissions from Amazonia deforestation drop 16 percent this year
Carbon dioxide emissions into the atmosphere as a result of Amazon deforestation dropped to 352 million tons this year, or 16 percent less than in 2011, Brazil’s state-run National Space Research Institute, or INPE, said. In a communique Friday, the organization said that the calculation of emissions data was based on an analysis by the … Continue reading CO2 emissions from Amazonia deforestation drop 16 percent this year
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2 wind energy parks open across Michigan
Michigan’s two largest utilities opened sprawling wind energy parks in the last month that will play a crucial role in helping the companies meet the state’s renewable energy requirements. Detroit-based DTE Energy opened a 110-megawatt wind park in Michigan’s Thumb on Friday, while Jackson-based Consumers Energy opened a 100-megawatt wind park south of Ludington on … Continue reading 2 wind energy parks open across Michigan
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Investments in wind energy are smart for Maine
The University of Maine was recently awarded a highly competitive grant to develop offshore, floating wind turbines to be deployed off of the Maine coast. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced the award last week and congratulated the university on its cutting-edge work. The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono has been working … Continue reading Investments in wind energy are smart for Maine
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Vestas receives 74 MW order in South Africa
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 41 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines for South Africa. Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS), the world’s largest wind turbine maker, has received an order to install 74 megawatts worth of turbines in South Africa. The company, based in Aarhus, Denmark, plans to deliver 41 1.8-megawatt turbines in … Continue reading Vestas receives 74 MW order in South Africa
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Huge Surge Of Sales For Electric Vehicles In 2012
In 2011, Americans bought 9,754 electric cars and 7,671 plug-in hybrids, according to Edmunds. This year, sales of electrics reached 10,407 by the end of November, while plug-in hybrids hit 31,042. And those figures don’t count the new Tesla Motors Model S, which hit the market in June. Palo Alto’s Tesla, which reports sales figures … Continue reading Huge Surge Of Sales For Electric Vehicles In 2012
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ABB fast chargers power award winning electric buses
Award winning electric buses are using ABB fast chargers to double their range and slash the cost of recharging. The Optare Versa EV midibuses recently won the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Award for Automotive Innovation 2012. ABB worked closely with Optare to ensure the Versa EV was compatible with ABB Terra … Continue reading ABB fast chargers power award winning electric buses
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CSP Alliance Report Highlights Economic Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Storage
CSP with thermal storage offers significant, quantifiable economic, reliability and operational benefits for utilities and grid operators. The Concentrating Solar Power Alliance (CSPA), an advocacy organization dedicated to educating U.S. regulators, utilities and grid operators about the unique benefits of Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) and of thermal energy storage, today issued a technical report titled, … Continue reading CSP Alliance Report Highlights Economic Value of Concentrating Solar Power with Storage
Continue readingBritish Companies Could Save an Average £350,000 by Switching 10% of their Fleet to Electric Vehicles
Companies could cut the running costs of their fleets* by an average of £350,000 and reduce CO2emissions by more than 5% (830 tonnes) each year by replacing just 10% of their current vehicles with electric models. The potential savings were identified in a British Gas study, conducted by TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory. The … Continue reading British Companies Could Save an Average £350,000 by Switching 10% of their Fleet to Electric Vehicles
Continue readingDTE Energy completes wind energy project in Huron, Sanilac counties
DTE Energy Co. says a new wind turbine development is up and running in Huron and Sanilac counties and it’s working on another area project. The Detroit-based utility on Friday announced the completion of the Thumb Wind Park. The 69 wind turbines are located on about 15,000 acres in Bloomfield, McKinley and Sigel townships in … Continue reading DTE Energy completes wind energy project in Huron, Sanilac counties
Continue readingPakistan: Over 106MW wind energy to come online next month
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded 56.4 megawatts wind power project Jhampir is expected to start generating electricity from next month as the implementing company has completed all necessary work in this regard. This is in addition to the project of Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) that is likely to become operational from next … Continue reading Pakistan: Over 106MW wind energy to come online next month
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Enel Green Power Starts Building 90 MW Wind Farm in Chile
Enel Green Power SpA (EGPW) began building a 90-megawatt wind farm in Chile’s Antogafasta region, the Rome- based company said today in an e-mailed statement. Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has started construction of the Valle de Los Vientos wind plant in the region II of Antofagasta in Chile. The new plant will comprise 45 wind … Continue reading Enel Green Power Starts Building 90 MW Wind Farm in Chile
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Somalia harness solar energy to fight desertification
Dozens of families in Mogadishu and Borama are starting to take advantage of solar energy instead of using charcoal, petroleum or natural gas to cook food and heat water. Muna Abdikadir Muhiyadin, 27, said she brought about 50 solar cookers with her from Stockholm, Sweden, to sell in Mogadishu. “Using solar energy to heat water … Continue reading Somalia harness solar energy to fight desertification
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Principal Solar Releases White Paper Comparing Role of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Solar Technologies in Power Generation Marketplace
The paper discusses the evolution of solar technology and demonstrates how CST and PV solar technology each serve different technological niches. Principal Solar, Inc (PSI; OTC Pink: PSWW), a publicly traded solar energy holding company executing a unique roll-up strategy to create the world’s first distributed solar utility, today announced the release of “Technological Niches: … Continue reading Principal Solar Releases White Paper Comparing Role of Concentrated Solar Thermal and Photovoltaic Solar Technologies in Power Generation Marketplace
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Renewables set to get bulk of NER300 funding
It had the potential to be a battle, but in the end renewable energy projects look set to receive the lion’s share of €1,500 million of EU funding set aside for renewables and carbon capture and storage (CCS). At least €1,210 million of the total should go to 23 renewables projects, including six wind energy … Continue reading Renewables set to get bulk of NER300 funding
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