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Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm

Gamesa will install 50 of its G97-2.0 MW class S wind turbines, purpose-designed for the Indian wind power market. Gamesa, a technological leader in the worldwide wind industry, has signed a new contract in India for the supply of 100 MW to Hero Future Energies (HFE), one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP). Under … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Gamesa wind turbines for a wind farm

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Suzlon commissions 50.40 MW wind energy project for Ostro Energy

Suzlon Group, the wind turbine maker, on Monday said it has completed commissioning of 50.40 megawatt (MW) wind power turnkey project for Ostro Energy which is owned by Actis. “Suzlon has been responsible for the entire project lifecycle, from development, construction to commissioning and has also been contracted to undertake operations and maintenance services of … Continue reading Suzlon commissions 50.40 MW wind energy project for Ostro Energy

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Andhra Pradesh to develop 4,800 MW wind energy in 5 years

The Indian wind energy market has grown to 24 GW and stands fourth in the global market. The estimated wind potential in the country is over 103 GW. The Andhra Pradesh government on Thursday outlined plans to encourage the setting up 4,800 MW of wind power capacity in the State over the next five years, … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh to develop 4,800 MW wind energy in 5 years

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Gamesa to build a 40-MW wind farm in India for ReNew Power

Gamesa, a technological leader in the worldwide wind industry, is to build a 40-MW turnkey wind farm in India for ReNew Power, one of India’s leading independent power producers (IPP). Under the terms of the contract signed with ReNew Power, Gamesa will install 20 of its G97-2.0 MW class S turbines at the Lingsagur wind … Continue reading Gamesa to build a 40-MW wind farm in India for ReNew Power

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Suzlon Bags 100.8 MW Wind Energy Order From Orange Renewable

Wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon group on Tuesday said it has won a repeat turnkey order for 100.8 megawatts (MW) from Orange Renewable. “Suzlon Group has won a repeat turnkey order for 100.8 MW from Orange Renewable, an independent power producer (IPP), to be installed in a wind park in Beluguppa, Andhra Pradesh. The project will … Continue reading Suzlon Bags 100.8 MW Wind Energy Order From Orange Renewable

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India Releases National Offshore Wind Energy Policy

Consequent to the approval of Cabinet dated 9 September, 2015 on National Offshore Wind Energy Policy, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy has released the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy.   The policy has authorized the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) to conduct the auction. Oil & gas exploration firms, sea-bed mining firms and others who have … Continue reading India Releases National Offshore Wind Energy Policy

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SkyPower Signs PPA to Deliver 150 Megawatts of Solar Power to the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh

SkyPower has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Government of Madhya Pradesh to provide 150 megawatts (MW) AC of utility-scale solar power to the Indian state.   “SkyPower is committed to making a powerful contribution to India’s goal of generating 100 gigawatts of solar power by 2022,” said Kerry Adler, SkyPower … Continue reading SkyPower Signs PPA to Deliver 150 Megawatts of Solar Power to the Indian State of Madhya Pradesh

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Suzlon completes wind power project in Rajasthan

Wind turbine maker Suzlon Energy today said it has completed the commissioning of 100.8 Mw wind power turnkey project for CLP India. The project is located at Tejuva, Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. “The project will provide electricity to over 50,000 homes and curb 0.21 million tonnes of carbon-di-oxide emissions annually. Suzlon will offer operations and maintenance … Continue reading Suzlon completes wind power project in Rajasthan

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Madhya Pradesh to focus on wind energy, solar power sources

The government of Madhya Pradesh seems no more interested in coal-run power projects. Its focus is on non-conventional power projects using solar and wind energy sources. Five thermal power plants in the state with a combined capacity of 8,500 megawatt (Mw) have been awaiting coal linkage for the past five years. Three of these are … Continue reading Madhya Pradesh to focus on wind energy, solar power sources

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Wind energy in Maharashtra: Suzlon surges on surpassing 2,000 MW

Suzlon Group, one of the leading wind turbine manufacturer, has achieved a significant milestone of 2,000 MW (2 GW) of cumulative installations in Maharashtra during the first half of the year. Suzlon has a long standing presence in Maharashtra and its technological knowhow, its best in class OMS (Operation & Maintenance Services) and its end … Continue reading Wind energy in Maharashtra: Suzlon surges on surpassing 2,000 MW

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Wind energy to go up by 800 MW in Vijayawada

As part of its drive to achieve an ideal mix of sources of energy, the State government is taking steps for augmenting the wind power generation by 800 by March 2016 from the existing installed capacity of 1,000 Megawatts (MW) spread across Anantapur, Kadapa and some parts of Chittoor district. These three districts are found … Continue reading Wind energy to go up by 800 MW in Vijayawada

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India approves National Offshore Wind Energy Policy

The Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the National Offshore Wind Energy Policy.With this, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has been authorized as the nodal ministry for use of offshore areas within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country. The National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) has been authorized as … Continue reading India approves National Offshore Wind Energy Policy

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India’s wind power potential estimated at 302 GW

India’s installable wind energy potential has been estimated to be 302 GW with towers of a height of 100 metres. This has been estimated by the National Institute of Wind Energy and the new findings were released in the form of a wind atlas launched by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) Power, Coal and … Continue reading India’s wind power potential estimated at 302 GW

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Kerala airport now runs entirely on solar energy

The airport company hopes to generate 18 million units of power a year from its 12 megawatt generation facility on the airport premises. That will also cut 175,000 tonnes of carbon emissions over the next 25 years, according to CIAL officials. That, they say, is the equivalent of planting three million trees or running a … Continue reading Kerala airport now runs entirely on solar energy

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Wind energy in India: Vestas 20 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 20 V110-2.0 MW turbines for a wind power plant in Gujarat State, India.   The order for the Khambaliya project is an extension of an existing contract with Powerica Ltd., a rising power solutions provider in India. Among the 40 MW for this project, 12 MW … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Vestas 20 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

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India to add 2.5 GW solar power in 2015

Balaram was addressing the gathering at the annual power conference of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here on Tuesday.   “We are at an advanced stage of implementing this park”. Last week Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) issued final guidelines for 2,000 MW in viability gap funding (VGF). “For the rest, tenders will … Continue reading India to add 2.5 GW solar power in 2015

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