RMT, Inc. (RMT), a renewable energy engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor, completed the design and construction of 555 megawatts of renewable energy in 2012. RMT closed out the year with an industry-leading safety record once again. RMT and its subcontractors worked over 1.7 million hours in 2012 without a single lost-time incident. The company’s … Continue reading RMT constructs seven wind energy projects in 2012
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Key data on wind energy for the year 2012
European Union cumulative installed wind power capacity exceeds 100 GW in 2012. Of all cumulative installed capacity 4% is located offshore, equalling 10% of the EU 2012 market. Wind power makes further inroads into the world’s electricity mix every year. It looks as though global wind power capacity will increase by another 44184 megawatt (MW) … Continue reading Key data on wind energy for the year 2012
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Kenyan government has endorsed the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
The Kenyan government has endorsed the Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), Africa’s largest wind farm project which is set to kick off in northeastern region. Kenya’s finance ministry Permanent Secretary Joseph Kinyua has signed the Letter of Support with the LTWP, enshrining the government’s commitment to support the wind power project which will now enable … Continue reading Kenyan government has endorsed the Lake Turkana Wind Power Project
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Tamil Nadu eyes 5,000 MW more wind energy
With the revival of the generation based incentive scheme, Tamil Nadu hopes to retain the status of a leading generator of wind power producer by adding 5,000 mega watt hopes to retain the status of a leading generator of wind power producer by adding 5,000 mega watt in the next five years. Constraints in providing power evacuation … Continue reading Tamil Nadu eyes 5,000 MW more wind energy
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Solar power and wind energy in Guam
The wind that sweeps across southern Guam and light from 92 million miles away soon will be used to provide some of the power to Guam’s homes. The Public Utilities Commission last Tuesday approved the Guam Power Authority’s plan to bring on another private company to build and operate a solar energy facility and a … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy in Guam
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Acciona studying legal action against energy reforms in Spain
“We believe (the measures) are a major breach of investor confidence with a massive impact on our profit and loss,” an Acciona executive said on a conference call on Friday. Energy reforms represent 5,600 million euros less for renewable energy while polluting energy revenues have grown by 2,500 million euros.Legal security in Spain is lower … Continue reading Acciona studying legal action against energy reforms in Spain
Continue readingWind energy in Tamil Nadu
The wind energy capacity addition target for 2012–13 was set at 2,500 MW, but only 1,200 MW of capacity has been added in the first 10 months. New wind power plants of 1,084 MW capacity were commissioned last year, which was one third of what the country achieved during 2011-2012. Tamil Nadu tops the list … Continue reading Wind energy in Tamil Nadu
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Vestas Joining EDC Wind Energy Project in Philippines
Energy Development Corporation (EDC) has a $300 million full-turnkey deal with Danish firm Vestas for its planned 87-megawatt wind power project in Burgos, Ilocos Norte. In an announcement, the Lopez-run firm noted that the deal with Vestas will finally move the project into construction following years of getting stalled at its investment drawing board. For … Continue reading Vestas Joining EDC Wind Energy Project in Philippines
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China’s power capacity to hit 1.23 bln kw by year’s end
China’s installed power capacity will top 1.23 billion kilowatts (kw) by the end of 2013, a report from the China Electricity Council said on Thursday. Thermal power will still account for the bulk of the capacity, topping 860 GW, followed by 280 GW from hydropower, 14.78 GW from nuclear power, 75 GW from on-grid wind … Continue reading China’s power capacity to hit 1.23 bln kw by year’s end
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Maryland can spur investment in offshore wind energy
As one of Maryland’s manufacturing companies, we enthusiastically support The Sun’s position on the offshore wind power legislation now before the state Senate (“Wind picks up steam,” Feb. 25). The Sun’s position provides a realistic description of the balance between commercial investment uncertainties and the very large potential to create jobs, new manufacturing and renewable … Continue reading Maryland can spur investment in offshore wind energy
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Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel discusses wind energy with Philippines President Benigno Aquino III
Today, there is information in the market regarding Vestas having been appointed preferred supplier for the Burgos wind project in the Philippines. Vestas can confirm that Energy Development Corporation has appointed Vestas preferred supplier for the Burgos wind farm project in the Philippines. If this results in a firm and unconditional order, Vestas will make … Continue reading Vestas CEO Ditlev Engel discusses wind energy with Philippines President Benigno Aquino III
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Kenya government signs guarantees to support wind energy project
Kenyan government officials on Thursday signed letters of intent to support a wind power project, a key guarantee required by private investors willing to construct a US$805 million plant in Turkana, northern Kenya. Willem Dolleman of Lake Turkana Wind Power Project (LTWP) signed the Letter of Support alongside the Government of Kenya, represented by Finance … Continue reading Kenya government signs guarantees to support wind energy project
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Dong Energy Targets 40% Cut in Wind Energy Costs to Compete With Gas-Fed Power
Dong Energy A/S, the world’s biggest offshore wind power developer, plans to cut the cost of generation by almost 40 percent to compete with gas-fired power plants. Dong may reduce costs at new U.K. offshore wind farm projects to less than 100 euros ($130) a megawatt-hour by 2020 from 160 euros. That compares with estimates … Continue reading Dong Energy Targets 40% Cut in Wind Energy Costs to Compete With Gas-Fed Power
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Downsized East Lothian wind farm approved
The wind farm is the 79th energy project the Scottish Government has considered since May 2007. Of these 56 have been for renewable energy projects including 32 onshore wind farms, of which ministers have refused planning permission for six. Another 46 applications are being considered, 44 of which involve renewable energy projects. Energy Minister Fergus … Continue reading Downsized East Lothian wind farm approved
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Tom Brazina appointed general manager for Wind Energy Services Company
Wind Energy Services Company (WES), part of the Molded Fiber Glass Companies (MFG), announced that Thomas Brazina has joined the company as general manager. Tom will assume responsibility for the company’s field service operations based in Gainesville, TX, reporting to MFG Corporate Senior Vice President David Giovaninni.
Continue readingWSJ goes astray on California’s integration of wind energy
The Wall Street Journal carried an article yesterday by Rebecca Smith on the growth of renewable energy in California and the effect on its electric utility system. The article makes several incorrect and unsupported assertions, addressed below: Fact #1: It is unlikely that the state will experience a shortage of flexible power by 2017. … Continue reading WSJ goes astray on California’s integration of wind energy
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Wind energy is now booming in Finland
There is a lot going on in the Finnish wind power sector. Good evidence for that was the high amount of Finnish companies and visitors at EWEA 2013 in Vienna this year. Also, the interest shown towards the Finnish market was remarkable. It
Continue readingWind Energy Update: United Kingdom Powerhouse for Offshore Wind
The United Kingdom (UK) has set high targets for the development of offshore wind farms. Sceptics have claimed that such targets are unobtainable, but with the current investments being made and deals being signed within the UK, the future looks to be brighter than previously thought. The UK has committed to bring 15 percent of … Continue reading Wind Energy Update: United Kingdom Powerhouse for Offshore Wind
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Gamesa has aligned its balance sheet to market realities and the business plan 2013-2015
Gamesa presented its 2012 earnings today, after advancing the key figures on 12 February. The results were in line with the guidance given last July and mark the beginning of a recovery in profitability and value creation, underpinned by the company’s Business Plan 2013-2015. Gamesa met its 2012 targets in spite of the complex situation … Continue reading Gamesa has aligned its balance sheet to market realities and the business plan 2013-2015
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Ukraine’s wind energy in next 5 years to expand with new facilities of 1 GW
In the coming five years new wind farms with a total capacity of around one gigawatt will be launched in Ukraine, Director of Wind Power LLC, part of the DTEK Holding, German Ainbinder, has said. “In the coming five years around one gigawatt of wind power plants could be built
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