The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber (CEA) expressed the need to resolve “urgently” the situation in which companies in the sector find themselves, affected by the municipal tax that the city of Puerto Madryn seeks to impose. Through a statement, the CEA explained that in the face of the concerns generated by the so-called “wind tax” … Continue reading The Argentine Wind Energy Chamber warned of the consequences of the “wind power tax” in Chubut
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Chubut, 3 new wind farms
“With local production, the construction of the GENNEIA and PAE wind farms continues.” At kilometer 1375.5 of Route No. 3 of Puerto Madryn are the works under construction of the Chubut Norte II, III and IV wind farm of the Genneia company.At kilometer 1375.5 of Route 3 of Puerto Madryn are the works under construction … Continue reading Chubut, 3 new wind farms
Continue readingWind energy in Argentina, Genneia obtained $ 31 million for the Chubut Norte II wind farm
The leading renewable energy company received the first tranche of a corporate loan granted by the German Development Bank kfW. It will be destined for the Pomona II wind power plants that are already in operation and Chubut Norte II wind farm that is under construction. The first 31 million dollars over a total amount … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, Genneia obtained $ 31 million for the Chubut Norte II wind farm
Continue readingWind power in Argentina: Genneia will build two wind farms in Chubut
The company Genneia obtained a 15-year loan for US $ 131.5 million from the German bank KfW for the construction and commissioning of two wind power plants in Chubut. The financing agreements consist of a 15-year, non-recourse guaranteed loan with 75% of the total wind farm project cost debt, granted by the German entity Kreditanstalt für … Continue reading Wind power in Argentina: Genneia will build two wind farms in Chubut
Continue readingIDB to Finance YPF Wind Farm in Argentina
The Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), a unit of the IDB, is providing a $200 million loan with a maximum repayment term of nine years to build a 20 sq. kilometer (7.7 sq. mile) wind farm with 30 wind turbines. Argentine oil company YPF said it signed a financing agreement on Wednesday with the Inter-American Development … Continue reading IDB to Finance YPF Wind Farm in Argentina
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Continue readingDemand-side policies will fuel growth in wind energy manufacturing sector
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Continue readingWind energy GC China Turbine Reports First Quarter 2011
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Continue readingAWEA – Statement on Interior’s proposed wildlife guidance for wind turbines
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Continue readingSecond Wind Makes 2010 a Breakout Year
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Continue readingWind power covering significant percentage of electricity demand: IEA
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Continue readingLargest Concentrating Solar Power Plant Receives License in California (1,000 MW)
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Continue readingNissan moves one step closer to placing thousands of electric vehicles on American roadways
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Continue readingWind power in Israel: More wind turbines in Golan
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Continue readingFar East Wind Power Enters Into Binding LOI to Develop Wind Farm in Ningxia, China
Far East Wind Power has entered into a binding LOI with Beijing Tongchuang Hengyuan in order to acquire certain rights to a wind farm located in Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, People’s Republic of China (“Ningxia”).
Continue readingIndiana, the fastest growing in wind power
For the second year, hundreds of wind turbines have been built in rural Indiana, placing the state among the fastest growing in the wind energy industry.
Continue readingPróxima audiencia del mayor parque eólico de Argentina
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