Enel Green Power continues to invest in Latin America’s renewable energy market, building a new 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay and a 100 MW wind energy facility in Mexico, while there are also encouraging signs for PV solar and geothermal energy. With two new wind power facilities in Uruguay and Mexico that have a total … Continue reading Two New Wind Power Plants in Latin America
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U.S. Gov’t Loans $64.5M for Gamesa wind turbines in Uruguay
Gamesa, one of the world’s largest wind energy companies, has announced that it has installed a total of 30 GW worth of wind power. The Export-Import Bank of the United States is giving a $64.5 million direct loan to a company in Uruguay for the purchase of wind turbines made by a Spanish company Gamesa … Continue reading U.S. Gov’t Loans $64.5M for Gamesa wind turbines in Uruguay
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Nordex wind power received a contract for a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
Nordex has received a contract for the construction of a wind farm in Uruguay. Once fully operational, 20 N100/2500 wind turbines will be generating 200,000 MWh of clean electricity a year in the north east of the country, around 60 kilometres from the Brazilian border. The customer is a subsidiary of one of Italy’s largest … Continue reading Nordex wind power received a contract for a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
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Enel Green Power (EGP) has started construction of its first wind farm in Uruguay
Melowind will add 50 MW to EGP’s installed capacity in Latin America. The new wind farm will involve a planned investment of about 98 million US dollars The Uruguayan government has set a target of adding 1,200 MW of new operational wind capacity by 2015. Enel Green Power (EGP) has started construction of its first … Continue reading Enel Green Power (EGP) has started construction of its first wind farm in Uruguay
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FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
FRV announced the financialclosing of a 65 megawatt photovoltaic plant in Uruguay, the Jacinta solar farm in Salto Department in northwestern region of the country. The announcement follows the signing of a $70 million project finance arrangement with DNB Group and Intesa Sanpaolo, along with $24 million of additional funding tranche from Santander through its … Continue reading FRV announces financial close of the “Jacinta” solar photovoltaic plant in Uruguay
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Ex-Im Bank Finances Export of U.S.-Manufactured Wind Turbines to Talas de Maciel Wind Farm in Uruguay
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is providing a $64.5 million direct loan to Astidey S.A., in Montevideo, Uruguay, for the purchase of U.S.-manufactured wind-turbine generators being exported by Gamesa Technology Corporation Inc., headquartered in Feasterville-Trevose, Pa. The authorization, which is Ex-Im Bank’s second wind transaction in Uruguay, will support approximately 400 … Continue reading Ex-Im Bank Finances Export of U.S.-Manufactured Wind Turbines to Talas de Maciel Wind Farm in Uruguay
Continue readingGamesa will install 25 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines for Astidey at the Talas de Maciel I wind farm in Uruguay
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has reached a new agreement with the Uruguayan firm Astidey for the turnkey construction of a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply, transport, install and commission 25 G97-2.0 MW turbines at the Talas de Maciel I wind farm, … Continue reading Gamesa will install 25 G97-2.0 MW wind turbines for Astidey at the Talas de Maciel I wind farm in Uruguay
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Renewable energy (wind energy, hydro) generate 84 percent of Uruguay’s energy
The small South American country has long relied heavily on hydroelectric power. It has been pushing for an energy diversification policy focused on developing wind power and solar energy since 2008. Uruguay’s government says that 84 percent of the country’s energy last year came from renewable sources. The national energy director said Thursday that Uruguay … Continue reading Renewable energy (wind energy, hydro) generate 84 percent of Uruguay’s energy
Continue readingGamesa, first foreign wind energy OEM to secure financing from a Chinese bank
Chinese bank CMBC has agreed to finance an Abengoa-led wind farm development in Uruguay that will be equipped with Gamesa wind turbines. Gamesa has become the first foreign wind turbine maker with a presence in China to secure financing from a Chinese bank. The company, through the Chinese Export Credit Agency, Sinosure, has reached an … Continue reading Gamesa, first foreign wind energy OEM to secure financing from a Chinese bank
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Abengoa commissions a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
Abengoa is developing a further two wind farms in Uruguay, which will give it a global installed capacity of 170 MW. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has commissioned the Peralta wind farm in the Tacuarembó department, northern Uruguay. … Continue reading Abengoa commissions a 50 MW wind farm in Uruguay
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Uruguay’s Public Transport Goes Electric
This year the first 50 electric taxis will ply the streets of the Uruguayan capital. Taxi fleets in Bogotá and London are also incorporating electric vehicles, said Campal, and they are already in service in Hong Kong and the Chinese city of Shenzhen, where they are made. But in Montevideo, it has not yet been … Continue reading Uruguay’s Public Transport Goes Electric
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Uruguay is preparing to buy 59 wind turbines from Nordex for a wind farm developed by state utility UTE
The order is expected to cover supply and installation of Nordex N117 2.4MW turbines (pictured) at the 141.6MW Pampa wind farm in the department of Tacuarembó in early 2015. Nordex will operate the wind farm and UTE will buy power under a 20-year deal. The German manufacturer signed supply and finance agreements with local entity … Continue reading Uruguay is preparing to buy 59 wind turbines from Nordex for a wind farm developed by state utility UTE
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Vestas receives 39 MW order for the extension of the Carape wind power plant in Uruguay
Vengano S.A. has signed an agreement for the extension of the Carape wind power plant in Uruguay using 13 Vestas V112-3.0 MW wind turbines. The wind turbines are scheduled to be delivered from the third quarter of 2014 and commissioned by the first quarter of 2015. Vestas has been operating in Latin America for the … Continue reading Vestas receives 39 MW order for the extension of the Carape wind power plant in Uruguay
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IDB approves funding for wind energy project in Uruguay
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has granted a private sector loan of up to $132.6m for Carape I and II wind farms with a total capacity of 90MW in Uruguay. The bank loan, which includes $88.4m from its ordinary capital and $44.2m from the China Co-financing Fund for Latin America and the Caribbean, will partially … Continue reading IDB approves funding for wind energy project in Uruguay
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Suzlon Group Wins First Uruguay Order for 65 MW Wind Farm
Suzlon Group, the world's fifth largest wind energy company, announced a new contract win in Uruguay with a 65 MW project. assignment online The project, located in the southern Department of Colonia in Uruguay, is developed by Rouar S.A., a unique joint venture between UTE – Uruguay's state-owned utility, and Brazilian utility Eletrobras – the … Continue reading Suzlon Group Wins First Uruguay Order for 65 MW Wind Farm
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Vestas receives 50 MW order in Uruguay for Fingano S.A.
Fingano S.A has signed an agreement with Vestas for its first wind power plant in Uruguay. Delivery of the 17 V112-3.0 MW will start in the second quarter of 2014. Vestas has received an order from Fingano S.A. for the Carape I wind power plant, which will be installed in Maldonado, Uruguay. The turbines are … Continue reading Vestas receives 50 MW order in Uruguay for Fingano S.A.
Continue readingAbengoa to develop new 70 MW wind farm in Uruguay
Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, has been selected to construct and operate a new 70 MW wind farm in Palomas, in the Salto Department, Uruguay. The project, worth US$ 165 million, will enable renewable energy to be supplied to approximately 100,000 people, … Continue reading Abengoa to develop new 70 MW wind farm in Uruguay
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Vestas receives 90 MW order in Uruguay
Vestas has received a 90 MW order for Uruguay. The wind power project, which will be Vestas’ largest in Uruguay, consists of 30 V112-3.0 MW wind turbines that will be installed in Pintado, Florida, Uruguay. The wind turbines are scheduled for delivery in the third quarter of 2013, and the wind power plant is expected … Continue reading Vestas receives 90 MW order in Uruguay
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Vestas: Information in the market regarding order in Uruguay
Today, there is information in the market regarding Vestas being close to signing an order in Uruguay. Vestas can confirm that negotiations regarding a project in Uruguay are ongoing. If these negotiations will result in a firm and unconditional order, Vestas will make a company announcement immediately thereafter. Vestas discloses this announcement based on Vestas
Continue readingUruguay deal boosts wind energy
Uruguay’s deal with Akuo Energy is set to boost wind power prospects in Latin America as the region’s oil-importing countries opt for green alternatives. Akuo Energy has been developing renewable energy for international clients from a variety of sources, including solar power and biofuels. The company has set sights beyond French overseas territories, where it … Continue reading Uruguay deal boosts wind energy
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