After a slowdown in 2013, the wind industry set a new record for annual installations in 2014. Globally, 51,477 MW of new wind generating capacity was added in 2014 according to the global wind market statistics released today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The record-setting figure represents a 44% increase in the annual … Continue reading Annual wind power market grows by 44%, passes 50 GW for the first time
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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 11,791 MW to the grid with coal and gas adding 3,305 MW and 2,338 MW respectively. Moreover, the coal and gas industries in Europe both retired more capacity than they commissioned in 2014. In comparison, wind energy capacity in Europe increased 3.8% year … Continue reading The European wind energy industry installed more new capacity than gas and coal combined in 2014
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Solar energy and wind power will be the cheapest forms of energy
A new study demonstrates that an energy system based completely on renewable forms of energy will be economically viable in the future. Research done at Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) shows that it will be worthwhile for North-East Asia, and China in particular, to switch to a completely renewable energy system within 5–10 years. … Continue reading Solar energy and wind power will be the cheapest forms of energy
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Russia and China are jointly exploring the potential of installing up to 50 GW of wind power
Ministry of Energy plans to build in the Far East to 50 GW of wind power (13% of the power of the world market) sound very ambitious, says the head of the Russian Association of Wind Power Industry Igor Bryzgunov. State Grid Company of China» (HES) has confirmed interest in the giant energy projects … Continue reading Russia and China are jointly exploring the potential of installing up to 50 GW of wind power
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Inox Wind has received a 166 MW wind energy contract from Green Infra
Inox Wind has received a 166MW contract from Green Infra, a company promoted by IDFC PE Fund, to set up projects in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan in the sector where the government has restored tax benefits to promote clean energy. Inox Wind, part of the $2 billion (about Rs 12,400 crore) Inox group that … Continue reading Inox Wind has received a 166 MW wind energy contract from Green Infra
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Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines supplied 260 MW to the wind power market
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, continues to grow in India, a strategic market in which it has firmly established itself as one of the leading turbine makers, having recently signed two new agreements1 for the supply of an aggregate 260 MW. The first order, from Indian developer and independent power producer (IPP) … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines supplied 260 MW to the wind power market
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Australia faces a $13.3 billion exodus of investment from its wind energy industry
Some 44 Australian wind energy projects, about half overseas-funded, have been shelved since a new conservative government said it wanted to cut state support for the industry a year ago, with investors and operators saying they are considering either downscaling or leaving the country altogether if it succeeds. Australia faces a $13.3 billion exodus … Continue reading Australia faces a $13.3 billion exodus of investment from its wind energy industry
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Wind power in Oman: ILF Consulting Engineers wins consultancy deal for wind farm
ILF Consulting Engineers, an Austria-based international firm, has been awarded a contract to provide consulting and engineering services for the setting up of Oman’s first wind power project. ILF will advise in the development of the wind farm in Dhofar Governorate in south Oman, according to the report in Oman Observer. The 50-MW wind … Continue reading Wind power in Oman: ILF Consulting Engineers wins consultancy deal for wind farm
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Iran launches its biggest solar power plant
The solar power plant – that has been constructed in Kerman’s Zarand – has an annual production capacity of 390 megawatts (MW). It comprises an 80 kilowatt power plant, 170 solar-powered light posts, 340 LED lamps, and a 4,000-meter cable network, reported the Persian-language newspaper Forsat-e Emrooz. Iran has already announced plans to add … Continue reading Iran launches its biggest solar power plant
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Wind Energy Beneficial to Rural Oklahoma Communities
In 2014, a study was conducted to determine the economic impact of wind energy development in Oklahoma. The Wind Coalition Executive Director Jeffrey Clark says the study found wind developers have invested more than $6 billion into Oklahoma communities over the past decade. “These projects pay about $22 million annually to landowners. That is … Continue reading Wind Energy Beneficial to Rural Oklahoma Communities
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Obama seeks to extends 30% solar energy investment tax permanently
President Obama, in presenting his proposed Federal Budget has proposed that the solar power Investment Tax Credit (ITC) be extended permanently in the 2016 budget. Under the new budget, there would be funding of $7.4bn for clean energy alongside $4bn for states to accelerate their carbon reduction plans. The ITC, which was introduced in … Continue reading Obama seeks to extends 30% solar energy investment tax permanently
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India targets 100,000 MW of solar power
Solar energy currently supplies less than 1 percent of India’s energy needs. India could start installing 20,000 MW of solar power capacity by April, with several international companies keen to support the government’s drive for clean energy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi aims to make the country one of the world’s largest renewable energy markets, targeting … Continue reading India targets 100,000 MW of solar power
Continue readingMore than 50 GW Additional Wind Power Capacity, Wind Energy Worldwide Close to 370 GW
According to preliminary figures gathered by WWEA, the year 2014 brought a new record in wind power installations: More than 50 Gigawatt of capacity were added during the year 2014, bringing the total wind power capacity close to 370 Gigawatt. The market volume for new wind energy capacity was 40 % bigger than in … Continue reading More than 50 GW Additional Wind Power Capacity, Wind Energy Worldwide Close to 370 GW
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Revenue from Materials for Advanced Batteries Is Expected to Total More than $132 Billion from 2014-2023
A recent report from Navigant Research examines the global materials supply chain of the advanced batteries industry, including global market forecasts for capacity, shipments, and revenue for key raw materials inputs for advanced batteries through 2023. Since 1991, when the first mass-produced lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries emerged, the market for advanced batteries … Continue reading Revenue from Materials for Advanced Batteries Is Expected to Total More than $132 Billion from 2014-2023
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U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014
The United States saw continued growth in renewable energy, natural gas and energy efficiency in 2014, according to the third annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook. The Factbook shows that U.S. deployment of sustainable energy increased as prices continued to fall and that investment in U.S. clean energy grew at a higher rate. Analysts at … Continue reading U.S. trend toward sustainable energy continued in 2014
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The cost of wind energy and solar power keeps dropping
A new study from the International Renewable Energy Agency laying it out in detail. Large wind power farms got cheaper between 2010 and 2014. Large-scale solar power got a lot cheaper. And at least some renewable plants are even becoming competitive with new fossil-fuel plants: The chart shows the “levelized cost of electricity” for different … Continue reading The cost of wind energy and solar power keeps dropping
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Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
Siemens Canada was one of the leading companies in the Canadian wind market in 2014, contributing to more than half of the 1.9 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity installed. That momentum is reinforced today with the completion of the 1,000th blade at Siemens’ wind turbine blade manufacturing facility in Tillsonburg, Ontario. The production of 1,000 … Continue reading Siemens reaches milestone in Canadian wind energy market
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More than 50 GW of installed wind energy capacity was added in 2014: total wind power capacity close to 370 GW
More than 50 GW of installed wind power capacity was added worldwide during 2014, according to a new report from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). According to WWEA data, the yearly amount pushes the total wind power capacity close to 370 GW, or 40% greater than 2013, which is significantly larger than the previous … Continue reading More than 50 GW of installed wind energy capacity was added in 2014: total wind power capacity close to 370 GW
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Wind energy in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex has been awarded two new contracts from Turkey. The wind power specialist will be installing 22 units of the N117/2400 Generation Gamma for its customer Sancak Enerji at the “Yahyali” wind farm. In addition, it is supplying its regular customer Dost Enerji with one N90/2500 turbine to enlarge the “Geres” wind farm. The … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Enel Green Power installed capacity: 9.6 GW
Net financial debt at the end of 2014 amounted to 6.0 billion euros, an increase of about 0.7 billion euros on the 5.3 billion euros registered at the end of 2013. Employees at the end of 2014 numbered 3,609 (3,469 at the end of 2013 as restated to take account of the change in the … Continue reading Enel Green Power installed capacity: 9.6 GW
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