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Wind energy in Québec: Authorization for Phase II of the Seigneurie de Beaupré wind farms

Boralex Inc. (“Boralex”), Gaz Métro Limited partnership (“Gaz Métro”) and Valener Inc. (“Valener”) are delighted that the Québec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks has issued the environmental authorization for the Seigneurie de Beaupré – 4 wind farm, a project with an installed capacity of 68 MW located in the Côte-de-Beaupré region. “Receiving … Continue reading Wind energy in Québec: Authorization for Phase II of the Seigneurie de Beaupré wind farms

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Arise Windpower will start its first major wind energy project in Norway 130 MW

The wind energy project covers up to 45 wind turbines with a maximum total capacity of around 130 MW. Arise Windpower AB (publ) (“Arise”) has concluded a conditional agreement with Havgul clean energy AS (“Havgul”) for the acquisition of a project in Aremark municipality, Norway that is currently in the permitting process. Start of construction … Continue reading Arise Windpower will start its first major wind energy project in Norway 130 MW

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Bergey, Pika Energy receive DOE distributed wind energy awards

The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) awarded $150,000 each to Maine-based Pika Energy and Oklahoma-based Bergey Windpower Co. under its Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP) for distributed wind power. The CIP initiative is intended to expand and revitalize U.S. leadership in domestic and international distributed wind markets by helping U.S. manufacturers lower … Continue reading Bergey, Pika Energy receive DOE distributed wind energy awards

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Wind energy: Pacific Research Institute report by Benjamin Zycher filled with inaccuracies

The Daily Caller’s Michael Bastasch recently reported on a faulty report filed by the Pacific Research Institute (PRI). PRI is a think tank with ties to fossil fuel industry-funded groups like the Koch brothers and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). The report’s author, Benjamin Zycher, has had his anti-wind misinformation debunked before. Throughout this … Continue reading Wind energy: Pacific Research Institute report by Benjamin Zycher filled with inaccuracies

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Top 10 Countries on Wind Energy

Around the world, countries are investing more and more money in land-based as well as offshore wind turbines. “What we can certainly see is a further diversification of the wind power market,” said Stefan Gsänger, secretary general for the World Wind Energy Association, a nonprofit organization based in Germany whose membership represents national wind energy … Continue reading Top 10 Countries on Wind Energy

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Wind power research study has potential to diversify state’s economy, provide energy to California

The report, titled “Wind Diversity Enhancement of Wyoming/California Wind Energy Projects,” focuses on the importance of diversity in wind resources produced by Wyoming and California, and the economic benefits the combination of these two wind sources could potentially provide, says Jonathan Naughton, a UW professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Wind Energy Research … Continue reading Wind power research study has potential to diversify state’s economy, provide energy to California

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Nordex delivering first N117/2400 wind turbines in Latin America to Akuo Energy in Uruguay

Completion of 50 MW wind farm targeted for 4th quarter 2013. Nordex USA, Inc. and Akuo Energy announced plans for construction of a new wind farm in the Florida district of southern Uruguay, about 100 km (65 miles) from the capital city of Montevideo. The wind energy project will feature 21 Nordex N117/2400 2.4 MW … Continue reading Nordex delivering first N117/2400 wind turbines in Latin America to Akuo Energy in Uruguay

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Suzlon bags wind energy order for supplying 22 MW of turbines in Tamil Nadu

Wind power Suzlon  today said it has received an order for supplying wind turbines for setting up a 22 MW wind farm in Tamil Nadu. “Suzlon Group has signed a contract for a 21.75  MW wind farm with Sri Kumarswamy Mineral Exports Private Limited. The project comprises nine units of 1.25 MW and five units … Continue reading Suzlon bags wind energy order for supplying 22 MW of turbines in Tamil Nadu

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EU offshore wind energy sector posts solid 2012

Europe installed and grid connected 293 offshore wind turbines in 2012 – more than one per working day. This brings the total to 1,662 wind turbines, in 55 offshore wind farms in ten European countries. The 293 turbines installed in 2012 represent 1,165 Megawatts (MW), an increase of 33% compared to 2011 installations of 874 … Continue reading EU offshore wind energy sector posts solid 2012

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UMaine continues work on offshore wind energy

You may have noticed the wind turbine that suddenly appeared last semester. As it turns out, it is all part of a larger plan for offshore wind energy here in Maine. Habib Dagher, the director of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center, is busy planning the first phase of a “potential $93.2 million deepwater offshore … Continue reading UMaine continues work on offshore wind energy

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Total Capacity of U.S. Department of Defense Renewable Energy Installations Will Quadruple by 2025

The Army, Navy, and Air Force have each established targets of 1 gigawatt of installed renewable energy capacity by 2025. These initiatives have gained considerable momentum, according to the report, and many of the targets will be achieved. Through innovative funding models, such as power purchase agreements (PPAs) and enhanced use leases, some military installations … Continue reading Total Capacity of U.S. Department of Defense Renewable Energy Installations Will Quadruple by 2025

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Wind Energy in Southern China: First Offshore Wind Farm

The proposed wind farm will employ a number of three to five megawatt wind turbines for a total capacity of 300 megawatts, and is expected to generate between 0.6 and 0.73 terawatt hours of electricity per annum. Fujian Datang International Wind Power Development plans to invest up to 6 billion yuan (US$952 million) to build … Continue reading Wind Energy in Southern China: First Offshore Wind Farm

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European Union: Advances in renewable energy

In recent years, the scope of renewable energy has gone beyond solar energy and wind power to encompass a myriad of sub-topics. To reflect this diversity, 23 innovative renewable energy demonstration projects in 16 EU Member States have been awarded EUR 1.2 billion. The projects cover areas such as bioenergy (including advanced biofuels), concentrated solar … Continue reading European Union: Advances in renewable energy

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120-megawatt wind farm approved in Israel with 41 wind turbines

The approval occurred after an extensive review process that examined all elements of the wind energy project, by the conclusion of which the Defense Ministry removed its objections to the wind power project, according to the developers. The Northern District Planning and Building Committee in recent weeks approved the future construction of a 120-megawatt wind … Continue reading 120-megawatt wind farm approved in Israel with 41 wind turbines

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Canadian Wind Energy Association congratulates Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne

Ontario currently has over 2,000 MW of installed wind energy capacity – about enough to power 600,000 average homes with emissions-free power. Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) extends its congratulations to Ontario Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne and stands ready to continue to make Ontario a North American leader in the generation of clean, affordable electricity, new … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association congratulates Premier-designate Kathleen Wynne

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Offshore wind energy in Europe is consolidated with 1662 wind turbines, 4995 MW and 61 wind farms

The offshore wind power sector showed a good result in 2012, according to the first advance of the AWEA. Offshore wind power: 293 wind turbines and 1,165 MW in 2012. Europe installed and connected to the network a total of 293 offshore wind turbines in 2012. In total, has installed a total of 1,662 wind … Continue reading Offshore wind energy in Europe is consolidated with 1662 wind turbines, 4995 MW and 61 wind farms

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Texas A&M Wind Energy Institute part of project to harvest wind power

The Wind Energy Center, a part of the Texas A&M Energy Institute housed in the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, will join several other universities and corporations in playing integral roles in the Gulf Offshore Wind (GOWind) Project, which is projected to be the most innovative wind farm built to date and will generate power … Continue reading Texas A&M Wind Energy Institute part of project to harvest wind power

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Wind energy deal opens door for a new industry

The Maine Public Utilities Commission should be congratulated for a forward-looking decision last week that opened the door to an emerging industry for Maine. In its 2-1 decision, the PUC accepted a term sheet with the Norwegian company Statoil, which proposes to spend $120 million on four floating wind turbines off the coast of Maine. … Continue reading Wind energy deal opens door for a new industry

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North Carolina Gov. backs wind energy

Gov. Pat McCrory has officially gone on record supporting the U.S. Department of Interior’s efforts to create offshore wind energy sites in North Carolina. Meanwhile, federal authorities have extended the time people have to comment on proposed leases for offshore wind energy along the North Carolina coast. The governor sent a letter to the Bureau … Continue reading North Carolina Gov. backs wind energy

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Wind energy battery going back online

Xcel Energy Inc. installed the $4.7 million battery in 2008 next to a Luverne, Minn., wind farm and operated it safely for more than two years. The sodium-sulfur battery was shut down in October 2011 on the advice of its Japanese manufacturer after a similar unit caught fire there. The only battery in Minnesota large … Continue reading Wind energy battery going back online

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