A group comprising GE (NYSE: GE) unit GE Energy Financial Services, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), and Union Bank, N.A., has invested nearly $247 million in Wind Capital Group’s recently commissioned 201-megawatt Post Rock wind farm. Wind Capital Group, supported by its parent company, NTR plc, maintains … Continue reading GE, MetLife and Union Bank invest nearly $247 million in wind capital group’s Kansas wind farm powered by GE wind turbines
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GE Supplies Brazilian Wind Farm
GE and Brazil’s Renova Energia have signed a US$394 million contract for 230 wind turbines for a wind farm in Bahia state of Brazil. The purchase is part of Renova’s expansion plans that began in November 2011 with the construction of the Alto Sertão II Wind Farm, comprising 15 parks with a total installed capacity … Continue reading GE Supplies Brazilian Wind Farm
Continue readingLargest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
Cartier Wind Energy announced the operation of its Gros-Morne Phase II wind project, powered by 74 GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-77 wind turbines and located in the Gaspésie region of Québec. The amount of energy generated by the Gros-Morne wind farm can power approximately 20,000 homes in the province of Québec. Gros-Morne I and II combined … Continue reading Largest Wind Farm in Canada Commissioned in Québec
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Ford Sells 2,000 Electric Vehicles to GE
Ford Motor Co. (NYSE: F) and General Electric Co. (NYSE: GE) today announced that GE will purchase 2,000 of Ford’s C-Max Energi plug-in hybrids for GE’s fleet. The purchase will bring the total number of vehicles in GE’s total fleet of 25,000 vehicles to more than 5,000 alternative fuel vehicles. The two companies also plan … Continue reading Ford Sells 2,000 Electric Vehicles to GE
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GE completes its first wind farm in India
GE announced the commissioning of the 25.5 MW Yelisurur wind energy project of Bhoruka Power Corporation in Karnataka. Powered by 17 GE (NYSE: GE) 1.5-77 wind turbines, Bhoruka Power Corporation’s new wind farm at Yelisurur in the southern state of Karnataka, India, is commissioned and in commercial operation. The project, which has a capacity of … Continue reading GE completes its first wind farm in India
Continue readingPost Rock Wind Farm Dedicated
With the flip of a ceremonial green switch, wind energy developer Wind Capital Group dedicated its Post Rock Wind Farm at a ceremony at the wind farm’s operations building in Ellsworth. According to the company, “the story of Post Rock is not just about clean energy, it is also about American jobs and economic investment,” … Continue reading Post Rock Wind Farm Dedicated
Continue readingGE Installs 20,000th Wind Turbine
GE celebrates its 20,000th wind turbine installation in conjunction with 10-year anniversary in wind energy industry. GE’s 20,000-turbine fleet has capacity to power cities of Hong Kong and London for a year. Today, GE (NYSE: GE) celebrates its 20,000th wind turbine installation in conjunction with its 10-year anniversary in the wind industry. Altogether, GE’s 20,000-turbine … Continue reading GE Installs 20,000th Wind Turbine
Continue readingGE to invest in Kenya wind energy
General Electric Company (GE) a global manufacturer of large-scale industrial products has announced plans to invest over $100 million in generation of two wind power projects in Kenya starting next year. Africa’s GE President Jay Ireland said that the company is in the final stages of negotiations with Kenya Power on the issue of a … Continue reading GE to invest in Kenya wind energy
Continue reading43 GE Wind Turbines to Power Four Wind Energy Projects across Turkey
GE will provide 43 wind turbines to Turkish energy developer Fina Enerji for four new wind farm projects in western Turkey, the two companies announced today at the first annual Turkish Wind Energy Congress. All four wind farms will contribute to Turkey’s energy independence while supporting the country’s investment in domestic renewable energy. The four Fina … Continue reading 43 GE Wind Turbines to Power Four Wind Energy Projects across Turkey
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GE empowers Kennedy Renewables to develop company’s first wind farm
Next month, Kennedy Renewables’ Little Raith Wind Farm will be fully operational in Fife, Scotland. Little Raith, powered by GE (NYSE: GE) wind turbines, marks the culmination of a new relationship between GE and Kennedy Renewables resulting in an important milestone for Kennedy: the company’s first wind project. “Brian is an entrepreneur with a dream … Continue reading GE empowers Kennedy Renewables to develop company’s first wind farm
Continue readingNextEra Energy dedicates 400 MW wind energy plant in Colorado
NextEra Energy Resources has inaugurated the 400MW Limon I and II wind farms in Colorado. Colorado now has almost 2.2GW of wind energy in place. NextEra Energy Resources held a dedication ceremony this week for the company’s Limon I and II Wind Energy Centers. The 400 MW wind power facility, located about 90 miles southeast … Continue reading NextEra Energy dedicates 400 MW wind energy plant in Colorado
Continue readingEDF Renewable Energy Commissions Kansas Wind Farm
The wind farm is located in Ford County, Kan., 17 miles northeast of Dodge City. EDF Renewable Energy developed and built the project, which comprises 63 GE XLE wind turbines, and EDF Renewable Services (formerly enXco Service Corp.) will provide the operations and maintenance services. EDF Renewable Energy, formerly enXco, and KCP&L celebrate the commissioning … Continue reading EDF Renewable Energy Commissions Kansas Wind Farm
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GE Hits Milestone Installation of 1,000th 2.5-Megawatt Series Wind Turbine
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the installation of its 1,000th advanced technology 2.5-megawatt (MW) series wind turbine. The milestone unit is going to CEZ Romania for use in the 600-MW Fantanele/Cogealac wind farm, Europe’s largest onshore wind project, GE reported at CanWEA 2012. Earlier this year, GE announced its fleet of 2.5-MW series wind turbines … Continue reading GE Hits Milestone Installation of 1,000th 2.5-Megawatt Series Wind Turbine
Continue readingGE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
GE is showcasing its local manufacturing leadership for Ontario’s growing wind power industry at the CanWEA 2012 annual conference and exhibition, Canada’s largest wind energy trade show. Ontario’s Green Energy Act mandates that wind farm developers across the province meet local content requirements, benefiting the Ontario economy. “Our strengths in Ontario are a true differentiator … Continue reading GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
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Wind energy in Vietnam: new wind farm in in Bac Lieu
The Bac Lieu-based Cong Ly Construction and Trading Co Ltd has relied on the efforts of 1, 000 workers over the past 18 months to install the wind turbines. Under the wind power project, 62 wind turbines with total capacity of 99.2 MW will be installed at a total cost of VND5,200 billion ($US250 million), … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: new wind farm in in Bac Lieu
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Global Wind Power: A New GE Wind Turbine for Brazil
GE Energy has a large presence in Brazil – over 300 GE wind turbines are now installed in the country and last year, GE secured agreements to supply wind and gas turbines for projects that will produce 1.4 gigawatts (GW) of electricity. With the market growing, it made sense for GE to adapt its world-leading … Continue reading Global Wind Power: A New GE Wind Turbine for Brazil
Continue readingGE Celebrates 300 Wind Turbines Installed in Brazil
GE has installed 300 wind turbines in Brazil and will open two local service centers by 2014. GE celebrates its 10th year in the wind industry. As the GE fleet expands, the company also is announcing its plans to open two local service centers by 2014, representing a $1.5 million investment in Brazil. The … Continue reading GE Celebrates 300 Wind Turbines Installed in Brazil
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GE Completes Wind Farm in Turkey
Wind power is seen by many as one of the best bets to achieve a sustainable energy future. General Electric and Gama Holding have completed its second wind farm project in Turkey. General Electric is the biggest maker of wind turbines in the U.S. The company recently surpassed 2 GW of installed capacity worldwide. The … Continue reading GE Completes Wind Farm in Turkey
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Wind power is becoming a more viable energy source and is being favored to power electric cars
Wind energy is becoming a more viable energy source and is being favored to power electric vehicles. As wind turbines become more affordable, will you plant one on to your house to recharge your electric car? The World’s First Wind Powered Charging Station. Spain took the lead earlier last week with the world’s first fully … Continue reading Wind power is becoming a more viable energy source and is being favored to power electric cars
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Urban Green Energy and GE Announce First Sanya Skypump Installation
EVWIND World’s First Integrated Wind-Powered Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installed in Barcelona. Urban Green Energy (UGE) and GE (NYSE: GE) have unveiled the world’s first integrated wind-powered electric vehicle charging station. The innovative Sanya Skypump pairs UGE’s cutting-edge vertical wind turbines with GE’s electric vehicle (EV) charging technology to offer completely clean energy to power … Continue reading Urban Green Energy and GE Announce First Sanya Skypump Installation
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