The first 44 of 131 wind turbines at one of Africa’s largest wind farms in Tarfaya, southwest Morocco, went on line. The wind power project is a step in the plan for the country to generate 42 percent of its electricity needs from renewable sources by 2020. A total of 88 wind turbines have so … Continue reading Wind turbines at one of Africa’s largest wind power plant in Morocco went on line
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Morocco poised as ‘regional leader’ in renewable energy
A senior US trade official has said Morocco is positioned as a “regional leader” in the field of renewable energy and is extremely appealing to US investors. “Morocco is extremely appealing to US investors in the field of renewable energies. These investors are encouraged by the specific plan put in place and the Interest and … Continue reading Morocco poised as ‘regional leader’ in renewable energy
Continue readingMasdar targets North African wind energy projects
The Mubadala Development unit is already one of three investors in the Middle East’s first utility-scale wind power project in Jordan. Siemens, one of the world’s biggest players in wind energy, says the cost of producing wind power in the United States has fallen 43 per cent since 2008, while the power generated per turbine … Continue reading Masdar targets North African wind energy projects
Continue readingOver 500 MW of wind turbines capacity in Morocco
Energy subsidiary of the Morocco’s national investment company (SNI), Nareva now operates four wind farms with a capacity of over 500 MW. The latest of these is the Tarfaya wind farm which went into service in 2014. Created in 2005, the holding group has seen the liberalisation of the renewable energy space within the scope … Continue reading Over 500 MW of wind turbines capacity in Morocco
Continue readingMorocco’s wind power blooming
Nareva, an energy subsidiary of the Moroccan National Investment Company (SNI), operates four wind farms with a capacity of over 500 megawatt (MW). Tarfaya wind farm, the newest, is the largest wind energy in Africa. After starting production of wind energy in 2013 at three of the four farms operated by Nareva, the SNI’s energy … Continue reading Morocco’s wind power blooming
Continue readingMorocco becomes a wind energy leader with new wind farm
The $690 million wind power complex would contain 131 wind turbines, scheduled to enter full operations in October 2014. Morocco has launched the largest wind power plant in Africa. The wind farm in the southwestern town of Tarfaya encompasses nearly 100 square kilometers. “This makes Morocco a world leader in wind power,” an official said. … Continue reading Morocco becomes a wind energy leader with new wind farm
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Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice for Tarfaya wind farm
Construction has started on a 300MW wind farm in Morocco which will be one of the largest in Africa. Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice to lenders during construction and operational phases. During the development phase of the wind farm, the consultancy provided contract, technical, environmental and social due diligence services. The project developer is … Continue reading Mott MacDonald is providing technical advice for Tarfaya wind farm
Continue readingSEIA Partners with SolarNexus to Improve Management Efficiency of Solar Energy Companies
SolarNexus provides web-based solar business management software that makes it cheaper, faster and more profitable to sell, install and maintain solar power systems.
Continue readingOffshore (and land-based) wind energy needs stable policy
With roughly 3,000 megawatts of wind farm generating capacity already in European offshore waters, and thousands more on the way, it’s clear that there is currently momentum in the wind power market.
Continue readingThe idea behind V2G, or Vehicle to Grid technology, is simple
The Times’ Wheels blog highlights an interesting side effect of auto manufacturers’ recent developments with electric vehicles with lithium ion batteries.
Continue readingGujarat focus to the largely untapped wind energy and solar power
Gujarat has now shifted its focus to the largely untapped non-conventional sources of energy such as wind power and solar energy for power generation.
Continue readingA123 Systems to Supply its Nanophosphate Technology-Based Lithium Ion Battery
A123 Systems has signed a long-term supply deal with ALTe to supply its Nanophosphate technology-based complete lithium ion battery packs for integration into ALTe?s range-extended hybrid electric vehicles.
Continue readingHuge leaps ahead in wind turbines technology
In a story headlined ?Wind Power Gains as Gear Improves,? The New York Times article also said experts acknowledge that even greater improvements in wind farm technology are planned for the future.
Continue readingACS sells another 11 wind power plants with 442.5 MW in Spain
ACS sells its renewable energy assets in wind energy and concentrated solar power. Just sold 11 wind farm plants. ACS wants to control Iberdrola, perhaps to then sell to EDF.
Continue readingPolyZion zinc-polymer batteries for electric vehicles
Current battery technologies for hybrid (HEVs) and electric cars (EVs) have technological, costs or environmental limitations.
Continue readingWind power in Ireland – New wind farm
Energia has officially opened its new ?18m extension at Drumlough Hill Wind Farm. The opening is part of two open days being hosted by Energia to mark Global Wind Energy Day.
Continue readingGeothermal Energy Heating Up Worldwide
With 3,100 megawatts installed in nine western states, the United States is the unrivaled leader in geothermal power capacity.
Continue readingSolarWorld supplies solar panels for 33 MW solar energy plant in Canada
SolarWorld, a provider of crystalline solarpower technology, has announced that it has started supplying high-performance solar photovoltaic panels for a 33 MW installation in Ontario.
Continue readingThoughts on renewable energy and energy subsidies by Liz Salerno, American Wind Energy Association
For nearly 100 years, the U.S. government has dumped well over $500 billion into subsidizing fossil fuels, and the subsidies remain permanent.
Continue readingWind Energy to Play Crucial Role in Reducing Gas Emissions
The United States DOE projects global energy consumption will increase 49% by 2035. wind power can play an integral role in meeting rising electricity demand while significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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