Electricite de France SA, the French utility, agreed to use wind turbines from Suzlon Energy Ltd.’s Repower Systems unit for a 350-megawatt wind farm in Quebec. EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of two wind power plants, Massif du Sud and Lac Alfred (first phase), with an installed capacity of 150 MW each. These facilities are … Continue reading EDF Orders Repower Wind Turbines for 350 MW Quebec Wind Farm
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Investments in Greece wind energy total 2.5 bln euros in 2012?
The value of investments made in renewable energy sources in Greece totaled around 2.5 billion euros in 2012, of which around 150 million euros were in wind power projects, a report by the Hellenic Scientific Association of Wind Power Energy said. According to AMNA, citing the report net increase in wind power was 115.2 MW … Continue reading Investments in Greece wind energy total 2.5 bln euros in 2012?
Continue readingEDF, Iberdrola Lead in Greece’s Wind Energy
Electricite de France and Iberdrola’s Greek unit, Rokas Renewables, are the top producers in Greece’s wind energy market, which grew 7 percent in 2012, according to the Hellenic Wind Energy Association. Total installed capacity increased by 115.2 megawatts to 1,749.3 MW last year, compared with a 24 percent advance the year earlier, according to a … Continue reading EDF, Iberdrola Lead in Greece’s Wind Energy
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EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec
EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, announces the commercial operation of the Massif du Sud Wind Project (150 MW) and the first phase of the Lac Alfred Wind Project (150 MW) both located in Quebec. “The reception and support from the communities, municipalities and the parc regional du Massif du Sud … Continue reading EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec
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EDF launches its first wind farm in Poland
EDF Energies Nouvelles bought the Linowo wind farm last year to strengthen its position in the coal-dependant European Union nation looking to boost the share of renewables in its energy supplies. Poland has around 2,000 MW of installed wind energy, representing more than 5 percent of the power system’s total capacity. It has targeted boosting … Continue reading EDF launches its first wind farm in Poland
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International Consortium Acquires 32 Wind Farms in France
A consortium comprising EDF Energies Nouvelles, MEAG, the asset management arm of Munich Re and ERGO, and GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE, is buying 32 operating wind farms in France from Iberdrola. The portfolio of onshore wind farms, which are spread throughout France and were commissioned in 2006-2012, have a combined capacity … Continue reading International Consortium Acquires 32 Wind Farms in France
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EDF Completes Europe’s Largest Photovoltaic Plant in France
Continuing its drive to commission its major solar projects in France, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of Toul-Rosières solar power plant in the Lorraine region of eastern France, with an installed capacity of 115 MWp. The project involved decontamination and conversion of a former military base. Located close to Nancy in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of … Continue reading EDF Completes Europe’s Largest Photovoltaic Plant in France
Continue readingWind energy helps meet new Texas record for electricity demand
Texas set a new record for electricity demand, and as it had a day before, wind power helped keep the lights on and the air conditioning running. Texas wind turbines contributed 2,000 MW during that hour.
Continue readingPattern to Deliver 870 MW of Wind Energy to the Ontario Power Authority
Currently operating 520 MW of wind power in North America, Pattern is scheduled to start construction on new wind farm projects totaling more than 1,000 MW over the next 12 months.
Continue readingOrmonde Offshore Wind Energy Plant off Barrow completed
Work on a 30 wind turbines wind farm off the coast of Cumbria has been completed. Swedish-based energy firm Vattenfall began construction of the Ormonde Wind Farm, in the Irish Sea off the coast of Barrow.
Continue readingVietnam really wants to develop wind energy, but it has not done necessary things
Vietnam really wants to develop wind power, but it has not done necessary things to encourage the development of the industry. Low purchase prices, wind farm plants unable to develop.
Continue readingElectric vehicles and wind energy
An average electric car with lithium ion batteries consumes 0.2 kWh per kilometre. Wind energy produced in Europe in 2010 could power 90.8 million electric cars.
Continue readingSolar energy vital to Asia’s future
At present, less than 0.25 percent of Asia’s overall electricity production comes from solar power, according to the ADB.
Continue readingGeothermal energy could power New Zealand
Scientists conservatively estimate that deep geothermal resources in the central North Island could provide 10,000 megawatts for over 100 years which would satisfy all of New Zealand’s current electricity demand.
Continue readingMorgan Solar concentrated solar energy photovoltaic module
Morgan Solar has developed the Sun Simba High Concentration Solar power Photovoltaic (HCPV), a highly efficient, low cost, robust concentrating solar module.
Continue readingWind energy in Morocco – bids for the construction of 150 MW wind farm
The Office National d’Electricite has invited wind turbines companies to submit their expression of interest in the wind power construction before December 10th 2011.
Continue readingFord Talking Vehicles
Ford launched the electric vehicles Transit Connect van in 2010, and in addition to the electric car Focus in late 2011, will introduce C-MAX Hybrid, a second next-generation lithium-ion battery hybrid.
Continue readingOcean Energy Safety Advisory Committee Sets Goals, Agenda
The group?s first meeting included presentations from three expert panels on the findings and recommendations of the President?s Commission on the BP Oil Spill.
Continue readingMunich Re Unveils Plans to Invest in Wind Energy Products
It has announced its plans to buy 40 wind turbines located in 11 wind farms in Germany with capacity to generate 73 MW power.
Continue readingPeugeot?s EX1 electric car breaks more records
This series of records represents a world benchmark in terms of acceleration for an electric vehicle and testifies to the advanced, high-tech know-how of Peugeot when it comes to electric vehicles.
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