Recent technological advances by leading engineering companies to improve the integration of renewable energy, especially wind energy, within Europe’s power grid by 2020, will bring a pan-European electricity grid closer to reality. Last year, the Swiss-based engineering company ABB announced the development of the world’s first circuit breaker for high voltage direct current (HVDC). “This … Continue reading Technological progress brings Europe-wide electricity grid closer
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European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
The European Parliament called for the “successful” 2020 renewable energy target to be prolonged to 2030. “The Parliament has once again recognised what a strong renewables industry, driven by ambitious targets, can do for Europe’s economy, jobs, energy security and the climate”, commented Stephane Bourgeois, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the European Wind Energy Association … Continue reading European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
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Iowa and South Dakota Approach 25 Percent Electricity from Wind in 2012: Unprecedented Contribution of Wind Power in U.S. Midwest
Defying conventional wisdom about the limits of wind power, in 2012 both Iowa and South Dakota generated close to one quarter of their electricity from wind farms. Wind energy accounted for at least 10 percent of electricity generation in seven other states. Across the United States, wind power continues to strengthen its case as a … Continue reading Iowa and South Dakota Approach 25 Percent Electricity from Wind in 2012: Unprecedented Contribution of Wind Power in U.S. Midwest
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Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts showing a U.S. surplus in clean-energy trade with China underscores the importance of America taking a leadership role in the sector in order to reap the economic benefits. That was one conclusion reached by the clean-energy experts at Pew, which released the report last week. But … Continue reading Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
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Wind farm in Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands)
An employee works at a power plant in Puerto Argentino (Port Stanley), on the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands), March 13, 2013. The Malvinas Islands have a wind farm with 6 mills generating 33 percent of the electricity consumed by the residents. An employee enters a mill 44 meters high at the wind farm in the … Continue reading Wind farm in Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands)
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Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Combined revenues for wind, solar and biofuels amounted to $248.7 (£166.52) billion last year, adding just $2.6 (£1.74) billion to 2011 revenues ($246.1 billion), according to a report by US based cleantech analyst Clean Edge published today. The falling price of solar was cited as the major factor for last year’s subdued revenues, compared … Continue reading Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
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Nordex: 10 firm wind energy contracts for over 80 MW received
The Nordex Group’s German business is continuing to grow – especially in the light wind sector. Since the launch of series production in summer 2012, Nordex has installed approximately 60 wind turbines. In the first few weeks of the year, it gained new orders comprising in total 84 MW for its N117/2400 wind turbine. Most … Continue reading Nordex: 10 firm wind energy contracts for over 80 MW received
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Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Meredith, an unabashed enthusiast of utility-scale wind power, covers most of the bases in her article, including the suspicion–expressed in the title–that her view of the technology might be quite different had she been exposed to the fear-laden rumors that are fanned by anti-wind groups: “What if I been told that windmills would make … Continue reading Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
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Feds Approve Searchlight Wind Energy Project
A medium-scale wind energy project in Searchlight, Nev., is a step closer to being built. In a statement Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved the 200-Megawatt wind energy project that would be built on public land. This would be the second utility-scale wind energy project to be allowed in … Continue reading Feds Approve Searchlight Wind Energy Project
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Vestas says Pueblo factory part of recovery plan
Vestas Wind Systems is putting some of its factories up for sale, buttheir converted tower factory in Pueblo is still part of their recovery plan. Vestas spokesman Andrew Longeteig said the Pueblo tower factory is still ramping up to meet market demand and hiring more than 100 people by the end of March. He said … Continue reading Vestas says Pueblo factory part of recovery plan
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Parliament gives go-ahead to energy infrastructure package guidelines
The European Parliament yesterday gave its green light to the guidelines for the EU energy infrastructure package, which sets out corridors for Europe-wide energy infrastructure, seeks to speed-up permits and identifies priority projects, including an offshore electricity grid in the North Sea.
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Proposed EU sea planning law will boost investor certainty
EU Member States will have to plan the use of their sea space and work together where they share a sea basin, according to a proposed European Commission Directive on maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management published today in Brussels. “The European Wind Energy Association strongly supports the Commission’s proposal, which will allow the … Continue reading Proposed EU sea planning law will boost investor certainty
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Small Wind Power
Even though the market for modern small wind turbines (SWTs) has existed for 30 years, there are many signs the SWT industry is maturing, including the expanded role of SWT certification, hundreds of manufacturers located around the world, expanding dealer networks, and a growing number of national and regional industry associations. There are also a … Continue reading Small Wind Power
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American wind energy now generates over 10 percent of electricity in nine states
In Iowa and South Dakota, wind energy is more than one-fifth of total energy production. The American wind industry experienced record-breaking growth in 2012 as a U.S. power provider. American wind power’s generation shot up 117 percent last year, and produced more than 10 percent of the electricity in nine states, up from five states … Continue reading American wind energy now generates over 10 percent of electricity in nine states
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Mytrah Energy to acquire 59.75MW wind energy assets
Mytrah Energy said it has agreed conditional terms to acquire 59.75MW of existing operational wind power assets in the Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra. These assets, which have an average age of under 12 months, comprise wind turbines from Gamesa, ReGen and Enercon. The proposed acquisition has enabled Mytrah Energy to better optimize … Continue reading Mytrah Energy to acquire 59.75MW wind energy assets
Continue readingTractebel Engineering announces first ever wind farm in Peru
Responsible for the site supervision and design review Tractebel Engineering (Peru) assists ContourGlobal to build the first ever wind farm in Peru to meet the growing energy demand. The Inka Wind Power Complex features two wind farms with a total installed capacity of 110 MW, to be built along the northern shore or Peru, approximately … Continue reading Tractebel Engineering announces first ever wind farm in Peru
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Elecnor wins an international award for its financing deal for L’
Enerfin Energy Company of Canada Inc, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Spanish infrastructure developer Elecnor Group, has announced today that the C$250 Million Senior Secured Construction and Term Loan Facility for its L’Érable Wind Farm project located in Québec (Canada) has been awarded as the 2012 North American Wind Deal of the Year by Project … Continue reading Elecnor wins an international award for its financing deal for L’
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Kenya: Company to start building Sh12.9bn wind farm
Wind turbines. Aeolus is set to build a Sh12.9 billion wind farm in Nyandarua from May. Aeolus Kenya, part of the European renewable energy group, is planning to put up a 60.8 megawatt wind farm in Kinangop, Nyandarua County, after the financing is finalised within the next 30 days. Transaction advisers CFC Stanbic Bank … Continue reading Kenya: Company to start building Sh12.9bn wind farm
Continue readingCohnReznick and Reznick Capital Markets Close Punta Lima Wind Farm Sale
23.4 MW wind farm deal highlights integrated approach for CohnReznick’s national renewable energy practice and Reznick Capital Markets Securities A multi-disciplinary renewable energy team from CohnReznick LLP (CR), along with key members of Reznick Capital Markets Securities (RCMS), announced the closing of an $88 million sale and leaseback transaction of the 23.4 megawatt Punta Lima … Continue reading CohnReznick and Reznick Capital Markets Close Punta Lima Wind Farm Sale
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DTE Energy to host wind energy open house
In anticipation of the upcoming construction season, DTE Energy will host an open house to provide information about its soon-to-build Echo Wind Farm. The open house, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at the Pigeon Library, will feature representatives from DTE Energy, Barton-Malow, the construction company, and General Electric, the turbine manufacturer. … Continue reading DTE Energy to host wind energy open house
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