GE finalized the installation and started the testing of 20 GE 2.5-103 wind turbines for a 50-megawatt (MW) wind energy project under construction by GDF SUEZ Energy Romania in the town of Baleni, located in Romania’s southeastern Moldavian region. When it begins operating, the wind farm will generate enough renewable electricity to power the equivalent … Continue reading GE and GDF SUEZ Energy Romania Fuel Wind Energy Growth in Romania
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GE-powered wind farms can increase output by up to 5 percent
GE announced PowerUp, a customized software-enabled platform that will increase a wind farm’s output by up to 5 percent taking into account environmental conditions. For the average U.S. wind farm operator using GE’s 1.5-77 turbine, a 5 percent increase in energy output translates to up to a 20 percent increase in profit per turbine.PowerUp is … Continue reading GE-powered wind farms can increase output by up to 5 percent
Continue readingGE-Powered Wind Farms Can Increase Output by up to 5 Percent
GE (NYSE: GE) announced PowerUp, a customized software-enabled platform that will increase a wind farm’s output by up to 5 percent taking into account environmental conditions. For the average U.S. wind farm operator using GE’s 1.5-77 turbine, a 5 percent increase in energy output translates to up to a 20 percent increase in profit per … Continue reading GE-Powered Wind Farms Can Increase Output by up to 5 Percent
Continue readingGE Energy Financial Services Provides Structured Equity Commitment for Invenergy
Invenergy Wind LLC (“Invenergy”) announced today that it has arranged debt and tax equity financing for its 200.6 MW Prairie Breeze Wind Energy Center project (“Prairie Breeze”), which is under construction approximately 100 miles northwest of Lincoln, Nebraska. The financing included construction and term loans with Sovereign Bank, N.A. (an affiliate of Banco Santander S.A.), … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services Provides Structured Equity Commitment for Invenergy
Continue readingGE Energy Financial Services and Partners Announce Completion of Expansion at Colorado Highlands Wind Project
The expansion of Colorado’s newest renewable energy facility is complete, with the Colorado Highlands Wind project now capable of generating 91 megawatts of electricity for Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association. The facility originally came on-line in December of 2012, with 42 1.6-megawatt GE turbines able to produce 67 megawatts of power. The expansion – which … Continue reading GE Energy Financial Services and Partners Announce Completion of Expansion at Colorado Highlands Wind Project
Continue readingEDF Renewable Energy signs Turbine Supply Agreement with General Electric
EDF Renewable Energy today announced it has executed a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) with General Electric (GE) for up to 200 megawatts of wind turbine generators. The agreement covers the supply of GE 1.85 MW models for U.S. wind projects beginning construction in 2013.
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Mexico wind farm goes online
MPR, Conduit Capital Partners, Comexhidro Viento and Next Energy de México completed the Eolica Santa Catarina wind farm in Mexico. The 22 MW commercial wind farm is a wind power project in the state of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Eolica Santa Catarina is powered by eight 2.75 MW General Electric (GE) wind turbines serving the … Continue reading Mexico wind farm goes online
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Consumers Energy to begin 105 MW Michigan wind energy project
Consumers Energy says it plans to begin construction this year on a $255 million wind power project in Michigan that will expand the company’s renewable energy options. Consumers Energy which announced plans to begin construction of a $255 million 105MW wind power project using GE’s new 1.7MW wind turbine. The unit of Jackson-based CMS Energy … Continue reading Consumers Energy to begin 105 MW Michigan wind energy project
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U.S. envoy signs financing agreement for 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan
U.S. Ambassador Richard Olson signed Wednesday on behalf of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) a $95 million [over Rs 9.96 billion], ten-year loan to Sapphire Wind Power Company to build a 50-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Ghoro-Keti Bandar wind corridor near Jhimpir in Sindh. Chief Executive Officer Nadeem Abdullah signed on behalf … Continue reading U.S. envoy signs financing agreement for 50 MW wind farm in Pakistan
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GE Installs 500th Wind Turbine in Brazil
1.6-Megawatt Wind Turbine at DESA’s Eurus wind power project in Rio Grande do Norte marks 500th GE Wind Turbine Installation in Brazil. GE Recognized as Number One Installer of Wind Turbines in Brazil in 2012 with 435 Megawatts Represents Rapid Growth of Wind Energy in the Country GE (NYSE: GE) today announced its 500th wind … Continue reading GE Installs 500th Wind Turbine in Brazil
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GE, Berkeley Lab Explore Possible Key to Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles
Team awarded ARPA-E RANGE project to develop affordable energy storage solution that enables 240 mile driving range. Developing new, low-cost, water-based flow battery for EV’s. New battery could be just one-fourth the cost of comparable car batteries on the market today. It’s a little more complex than making instant oatmeal, but scientists from GE and … Continue reading GE, Berkeley Lab Explore Possible Key to Energy Storage for Electric Vehicles
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Mortenson begins construction on 161 MW Spinning Spur II wind farm
Situated on 27 square miles of farmland in the Texas Panhandle, the 161 megawatt (MW) project will be comprised of 87, 1.85 MW, 80-meter GE wind turbines. Mortenson
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Pattern’s wind farm in Texas
Tapping into a premier wind resource, Pattern Energy Group LP is starting construction of the 218-megawatt Panhandle Wind Project using Texas’ new Competitive Renewable Energy Zone transmission infrastructure and connecting to the state’s main power grid operator, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. GE (NYSE: GE) unit GE Energy Financial Services and Citigroup, Inc. (NYSE: … Continue reading Pattern’s wind farm in Texas
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GE, Sandia National Lab Discover Pathway to Quieter, More Productive Wind Turbines
Use of powerful Red Mesa supercomputer yields valuable insights that will enable blades with less aerodynamic noise. New wind blade design could deliver two-percent more power from same size turbine rotor. With over 240GW of wind power generation forecasted through 2017, newly designed blades could provide enough additional electricity to power three major American cities. … Continue reading GE, Sandia National Lab Discover Pathway to Quieter, More Productive Wind Turbines
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Paldiski Onshore Wind Farm Officially Opened in Estonia
Eighteen GE 2.5-100 Wind Turbines to Mark Company’s Debut in the Country. 45 Megawatts of Wind Power to Increase Estonia’s Renewable Energy Capacity. Estonia in Pole Position to Reach the 2020 Renewable Energy Targets. GE (NYSE: GE) announced today the opening of the Paldiski Wind Farm on the Pakri peninsula in northwestern Estonia. With 18 … Continue reading Paldiski Onshore Wind Farm Officially Opened in Estonia
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GAMA Enerji signed a loan agreement with TSKB in Istanbul on July 5, for financing the Gök II wind park, which is expected to reach commercial operation in 2014. The 13 GE 2.75-103 wind turbines that will power the Gök II wind farm have advanced efficiency and reliability for a broad range of wind … Continue reading Turkey
Continue readingSanta Catarina Wind Farm Goes Online in Mexico
GE (NYSE: GE), Comexhidro Viento, Next Energy de México and Conduit Capital announce the opening of Santa Catarina, the first operational wind farm in Mexico powered by GE wind turbines. Eight GE 2.75-103 turbines are online and are expected to generate 45 gigawatts of power annually. GE also was awarded a five-year agreement to operate … Continue reading Santa Catarina Wind Farm Goes Online in Mexico
Continue reading250 MW Buffalo Dunes Wind Project in Kansas
The funds are expected in the fourth quarter of 2013, at which point a tax equity agreement will be signed by the parties. Enel Green Power North America Development (“EGPD”), an US subsidiary of Enel Green Power, and EFS Buffalo Dunes, a GE Capital subsidiary, signed a capital contribution agreement with a syndicate led by … Continue reading 250 MW Buffalo Dunes Wind Project in Kansas
Continue readingGE Partners with Downer EDI Limited to Deliver $350M Boco Rock wind farm in Australia
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it had been awarded a contract with its consortium partner, Downer EDI Limited, to supply 67 turbines, build and maintain the $350 million Boco Rock wind farm in New South Wales, Australia. In addition to supplying and commissioning the wind turbine generators, GE will also provide $50 million worth of … Continue reading GE Partners with Downer EDI Limited to Deliver $350M Boco Rock wind farm in Australia
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