The international wind energy conference EWEA Offshore 2015 in Copenhagen in early March will see Siemens, the market leader in offshore wind turbines and grid access, focusing on innovations supporting cutting the costs of offshore wind power. In addition to further developing the technology of its wind turbines, the company is advancing the efficiency of … Continue reading Siemens highlights cost-cutting innovations for offshore wind power
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East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind farm secures 714 MW contract
ScottishPower Renewables has hailed a major breakthrough in efforts to reduce the costs of offshore wind after the East Anglia ONE project successfully secured a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the completive competitive auction process run by the UK Government. The successful bid was announced today as the shareholders work towards ScottishPower Renewables’ … Continue reading East Anglia ONE Offshore Wind farm secures 714 MW contract
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Wind energy Gamesa’s net profit to 92 million euro in 2014
Growing revenues: a 22% increase, to €2,846 million, driven by Latin America, India and China, and by O&M services. Profitability on the rise: the EBIT margin(1) was 6.7%, outstripping the target for the year. At constant exchange rates, the margin was 7.2%. Gamesa ended 2014 with net profit of €92 million, i.e. double the 2013 … Continue reading Wind energy Gamesa’s net profit to 92 million euro in 2014
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2014 Mexico Wind Energy Performance Map, released by Vaisala
The 2014 Mexico Wind Performance Map, released by Vaisala, delivers positive news for much of southern Mexico where above-normal wind speeds boosted performance at many of the country’s operating wind projects. Conversely, wind speeds below the long-term average in Mexico’s interior negatively affected overall production at wind farms in that region. These departures from mean … Continue reading 2014 Mexico Wind Energy Performance Map, released by Vaisala
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Mortenson Construction to build Slate Creek wind farm in Kansas
Mortenson Construction’s Wind Energy Group announced its selection as EPC contractor to build the Slate Creek Wind Project by long-term partner, EDF Renewable Energy. Located in Geuda Springs, Kansas, the Slate Creek Wind Project will consist of 75 Vestas 2.0 megawatt (MW) wind turbines. The project marks the 26th wind project Mortenson will construct … Continue reading Mortenson Construction to build Slate Creek wind farm in Kansas
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EWEA welcomes Energy Union proposal for post-2020 renewables directive
The European Commission’s Energy Union proposal to establish post-2020 legislation for renewables is a clear signal to investors that Europe is open for business on zero-carbon energy, says the chief executive officer of the European Wind Energy Association. The Vice President for Energy Union Maros Sefcovic plans to put forward a Renewable Energy Package as … Continue reading EWEA welcomes Energy Union proposal for post-2020 renewables directive
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India approves 15,000 MW solar power projects
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday greenlighted the setting up of 15,000 MW of grid-connected solar power projects through NTPC and its subsidiary NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd (NVVN). The scheme will be implemented in three tranches. In the first, 3,000 MW will be set up by bundling solar power with unallocated coal-based thermal power at … Continue reading India approves 15,000 MW solar power projects
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EDF Energies Nouvelles expands into the Brazilian wind power market
EDF Energies Nouvelles has purchased a portfolio of wind energy development projects from SOWITEC, one of the leading international renewable energy developers, with a total capacity of about 800 MW, including 70 MW already entitled to sign a regulated Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Pursuing the development of its international operations EDF Energies Nouvelles announces … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles expands into the Brazilian wind power market
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Wind energy in Philippines: Ilocos wind farm has 50 wind turbines
Wind power generated from the 150 megawatt (MW) Burgos wind farm will be lower than its maximum capacity during summer but it would remain sufficient to meet households’ power requirement. Richard Tantoco, president and chief operating officer of the Energy Development Corp, said power generated by by Burgos wind farm is expected to drop in … Continue reading Wind energy in Philippines: Ilocos wind farm has 50 wind turbines
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UGE installs two wind turbines at Eiffel Tower
UGE International has installed two vertical axis wind turbines at the Eiffel Tower that generate enough energy to power the monument’s first-floor commercial areas. Installed 400ft above ground level, the turbines will generate 10,000kWh of energy per year. The turbines installation was part of a renovation project, which the first the tower has undergone … Continue reading UGE installs two wind turbines at Eiffel Tower
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Brazil’s Rio to launch electric car sharing service
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s second largest city, plans to launch an electric-vehicle sharing service with input from Chinese automaker BYD. BYD is one of five firms that together make up PPP Radar, the consortium that has won the bid to develop the program, according to O Estado de Sao Paulo daily. BYD, together with DirijaJa, … Continue reading Brazil’s Rio to launch electric car sharing service
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Wind energy in Peru: There is US $ 2,000 million to invest in wind power projects
There are US $ 2,000 million ready to be invested in projects of wind power generation in Peru by companies such Invenergy of Chicago (USA) and Enel Green Power of Italy, revealed Alfredo Novoa, president of the Peruvian Association of Energy Renewables in an interview with RPP. Also, there are companies from Brazil and … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: There is US $ 2,000 million to invest in wind power projects
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Nearly 700 Megawatts of Energy Storage Capacity Have Been Announced in 2014-2015
A new Tracker report from Navigant Research provides a comprehensive resource of energy storage projects worldwide, including information on 804 projects encompassing more than 12,000 individual systems. 2014 was a major year for the global energy storage industry, with some of the largest single contracts in history awarded to leading storage companies. Driven primarily … Continue reading Nearly 700 Megawatts of Energy Storage Capacity Have Been Announced in 2014-2015
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Wind power in France: Nordex to install a 27-MW wind power farm for STEAG
The Nordex Group has been awarded the first contract by STEAG New Energies GmbH for the installation of a wind farm in France. It will be supplying nine Generation Delta N117/3000 turbines for the “Onze Muids” project, which STEAG previously acquired from Lower Saxony-based wind farm developer Volkswind. The contract also includes the provision of … Continue reading Wind power in France: Nordex to install a 27-MW wind power farm for STEAG
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Suzlon has revealed it installed 168 wind turbines totalling 352.8 MW in Brazil
Shares of Suzlon Energy today surged over 7 per cent amid reports that Sun Pharma’s Dilip Shanghvi will provide as much as Rs. 3,800 crore of security that will help the wind turbine maker in obtaining credits. Suzlon has revealed it installed and commissioned 168 wind turbines totalling 352.8MW in Brazil over a 16-month period … Continue reading Suzlon has revealed it installed 168 wind turbines totalling 352.8 MW in Brazil
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Bilfinger Wins Order for Nordergründe Offshore Wind Farm
Bilfinger Marine & Offshore Systems has won an order at the new Nordergründe offshore wind farm for the installation of 19 steel foundations in the North Sea and for the transportation of 18 wind turbines to the installation site. The order from wind farm developer and operator wpd in Bremen has a volume of approximately … Continue reading Bilfinger Wins Order for Nordergründe Offshore Wind Farm
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Solar power set to become cheapest source of energy over next decade
Solar photovoltaic prices have fallen by 80 per cent since 2008. In 2013, commercial solar power cost the same to produce as other sources of electricity in Italy, Germany and Spain, and is expected to do so soon in Mexico and France. Solar energy is set to become the cheapest source of electricity in many … Continue reading Solar power set to become cheapest source of energy over next decade
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Photovoltaic solar energy in Panama
Panama confirms 80MW of installed PV solar capacity as the country moves to diversify its power matrix. 2014 closed as the year that Central American governments increased their interest in renewable energies. The authorities in the region know the potential of solar energy, the cost has decreased and is now a feasible solution that can … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy in Panama
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Senvion delivers 18 wind turbines for Nordergründe offshore wind farm
Senvion SE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Suzlon, the fifth-largest wind turbine manufacturer in the world, is delivering 18 wind turbines for the Nordergründe offshore wind farm in Germany’s North Sea. The project is being erected by wpd offshore GmbH within the 12-sea mile zone at the mouth of the Weser, about 40 kilometres northwest of … Continue reading Senvion delivers 18 wind turbines for Nordergründe offshore wind farm
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Kenya’s Largest Geothermal Energy Complex Starts Commercial Operation
Toshiba is the world leader in geothermal power, accounting for 24% of total installed capacity. Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO:6502) today announced that the Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant, Kenya’s largest geothermal power complex, has started commercial operation. The official opening ceremony was held at the site on February 19, in the presence of President Uhuru … Continue reading Kenya’s Largest Geothermal Energy Complex Starts Commercial Operation
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