Welspun Renewables has pledged to set up 11 gigawatts of solar power and wind energy projects across the country. “The 11,001 megawatt capacity will be developed as 8,660 MW of solar energy and 2,341 MW of wind power projects,” the company said in a statement here. In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision … Continue reading Welspun Renewables to set up 11 GW of solar energy (8,7 GW), wind power (2,3 GW)projects in India
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Photovoltaic reduces costs
China’s large PV market share is mostly involved with technologies that are well-established. Many PV module manufacturers have the ability to buy turnkey production lines. And while China’s PV manufacturers get a lot of respect for what they do, their well-established product dumping policies result in production with not a lot of gross margin, if … Continue reading Photovoltaic reduces costs
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Japan has over 750 GW of wind power potential
Japan has over 750 GW of wind power potential: 168 GW for onshore wind energy and over 600 GW for offshore wind power. Less than one percent of Japan’s energy is currently produced by wind power. A contract for two offshore wind farms in Japan has been won by Marubeni Corporation. The site is … Continue reading Japan has over 750 GW of wind power potential
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Dubai harvesting solar power
The UAE aims to achieve a balance between development and the environment, and protect the rights of future generations to enjoy a clean, healthy and safe environment. The nation, under the leadership of the President, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime … Continue reading Dubai harvesting solar power
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Sun Pharma founder to buy 23 per cent stake in Suzlon
A statement from Suzlon said that as per the definitive agreements, Dilip Shanghvi Family and Associates (DSA) will hold 23 per cent stake in Suzlon Energy post the transaction while Suzlon promoter, Tulsi Tanti’s family will hold 24 per cent and retain management control by virtue of pooling arrangement for voting. The consideration is for … Continue reading Sun Pharma founder to buy 23 per cent stake in Suzlon
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India’s proposed target of 60 GW of wind energy by 2022 would generate an additional 180,000 jobs
New analysis released on Saturday, in the run up to India’s first Renewable Energy Global Investors Meet and Expo (RE-Invest) beginning tomorrow in New Delhi, shows that achieving Prime Minister Modi’s recently announced 100 gigawatt (GW) solar energy goal by 2022 could create as many as one million jobs, while greatly improving energy access for … Continue reading India’s proposed target of 60 GW of wind energy by 2022 would generate an additional 180,000 jobs
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Wind power outperforms gas, coal in 2014
The European wind energy industry installed more new capacity than gas and coal combined in 2014. Across the 28 Member States, the wind industry connected a total of 11,791MW to the grid with coal and gas adding 3,305MW and 2,338MW respectively. Moreover, the coal and gas industries in Europe both retired more capacity than they … Continue reading Wind power outperforms gas, coal in 2014
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Total invests $80m in solar energy in Ghana
Oil Company Total is collaborating with Neone Energy to develop two solar power plants in the Northern Region. The $80-million project, which is expected to be completed in 2017, will provide a total of 40 Megawatts of power to supplant the country’s present power pool. Senior Business Development Manager of Total, Frederic Ciamous, told Starr … Continue reading Total invests $80m in solar energy in Ghana
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Wind energy in Mexico: Tamaulipas is seeking wind farm investments
Mexico’s Tamaulipas state is looking for companies to invest in a wind farm project in the next few months. Tamaulipas is seeking companies to invest in wind energy in the cities of Villagran and San Carlos, Humberto Rene Salinas, state secretary of urban development and environment, said in a statement on the government’s website. … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: Tamaulipas is seeking wind farm investments
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Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
Pattern Energy Group Inc., today announced the addition of the 147 megawatt (MW) Mont Sainte-Marguerite Wind project to its list of identified Right of First Offer (ROFO) projects from Pattern Energy Group LP (“Pattern Development”). Highlights 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hydro-Québec Pattern Development’s first wind project in Québec Increases identified ROFO list to … Continue reading Pattern sells wind power from 147 MW wind farm in Quebec
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Nigeria signs MOU for 1000 MW solar energy plant
The Nigerian Government on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Firstgate Business Intermediaries Limited and its South Korean technical partners to construct the 1,000 MW solar power plant in Kogi State in northern Nigeria. Nigeria’s Guardian newspaper report on Friday quotes the Nigeria’s Minister of Power, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, as saying during the signing … Continue reading Nigeria signs MOU for 1000 MW solar energy plant
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Global Shipments of Photovoltaic Inverters Will Exceed 50 Gigawatts in 2015
GTM Research estimates global shipments of PV inverters reached 38.7 gigawatts (AC) in 2014 and will exceed 50 gigawatts in 2015. Shipments will continue to grow at an average annual rate of 13.1 percent through 2018. In the same time frame, the global market for inverters will reach $7.1 billion, representing an average annual … Continue reading Global Shipments of Photovoltaic Inverters Will Exceed 50 Gigawatts in 2015
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Wind power overtakes hydro for first time in Australia
The Australian wind energy industry achieved a milestone in January, with wind generation exceeding hydro generation for the first time. According to data compiled by Green Energy Markets, the wind industry boosted production to its highest level in six months -thanks to good wind speeds – while hydro generation fell sharply from previous years, mostly … Continue reading Wind power overtakes hydro for first time in Australia
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Solar power in Bolivia
German company Deea Solutions GmbH has been awarded a contract for the design of a solar energy plant to be installed in the southwestern Bolivian region of Oruro, the Andean nation’s hydrocarbons and energy minister said Thursday. The company will conduct a study between March and August to determine the exact location for the 20 … Continue reading Solar power in Bolivia
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Polenergia S.A. orders 24 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in Poland
Vestas Poland employs more than 150 people fully dedicated to wind energy and to securing customers’ business case. In addition to our two offices in Szczecin and Warsaw, Vestas also operates 16 service hubs in Poland. Vestas has delivered to the Polish market about 570 wind turbines, totalling about 1,200 MW. Vestas has more than … Continue reading Polenergia S.A. orders 24 Vestas V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for wind power project in Poland
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Plan for Australia’s largest solar power (2,000 MW) approved
Australian local government authorities this week approved a plan to build the nation’s biggest solar energy plant at a cost of more than 1 billion U.S. dollars. The Toowoomba Regional Council approved the staged construction of a 5,000 hectare site at Bulli Creek in southwest Queensland and developer Solar Choice plans to start construction … Continue reading Plan for Australia’s largest solar power (2,000 MW) approved
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Turkey’s wind energy capacity increases over 3,000 MW in 2014
Turkey’s wind power capacity increased to over 3,000 megawatts (MW) with the installation of new facilities totaling 804 MW in 2014, according to wind power body the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). Turkey’s wind power capacity rose to 3,763 MW in 2014, according to the GWEC’s Global Report, which also showed the growth of the … Continue reading Turkey’s wind energy capacity increases over 3,000 MW in 2014
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China’s installed wind power capacity hit record high in 2014
The wind power sector generated 134.9 billion kilowatt hours of electricity in China in 2013, making it the country’s third-largest source of electricity, after thermal power and hydro power. China’s newly installed wind power capacity jumped to a record high of 19.81 million kilowatts in 2014, according to an industry briefing by the National … Continue reading China’s installed wind power capacity hit record high in 2014
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Maine Governor LePage and Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan Discuss Recent Investments and Maine’s Energy Future
Investments in Maine’s energy infrastructure and plans for Maine’s energy future were the topic of discussion today when Governor Paul LePage met with Ignacio Galan, chairman of Iberdrola, Central Maine Power Company’s (CMP) corporate parent. Also attending the meeting were Bob Kump, chief corporate officer of Iberdrola USA and Sara Burns, president and CEO of … Continue reading Maine Governor LePage and Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan Discuss Recent Investments and Maine’s Energy Future
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Wind energy in Philippines: new wind farm with Vestas wind turbines
The Philippines’ prime renewable sources of energy include geothermal energy, hydro, wind power, and solar energy. Two new wind farms have become operational in the Philippines, supplying 303 megawatts of clean energy to the country’s energy portfolio. The wind farms are located in Ilocos Norte and Panay region of the Philippines. Last year, … Continue reading Wind energy in Philippines: new wind farm with Vestas wind turbines
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