EDF EN Canada Inc., a subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, announces the commercial operation of the Massif du Sud Wind Project (150 MW) and the first phase of the Lac Alfred Wind Project (150 MW) both located in Quebec. “The reception and support from the communities, municipalities and the parc regional du Massif du Sud … Continue reading EDF EN Canada commissions 300 megawatts of wind energy projects in Quebec
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Obama says U.S. to respond to threat of climate change
U.S. President Barack Obama said Monday that the U.S. will respond to the threat of climate change and the failure to do so would betray “our children and future generations.” “Some may still deny the overwhelming judgment of science, but none can avoid the devastating impact of raging fires, and crippling drought, and more powerful … Continue reading Obama says U.S. to respond to threat of climate change
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Mitsubishi buys stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
The 43 model V112wind turbines to be provided by Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS) of Denmark for the Luchterduinen project will provide enough power for 150,000 households, Eneco said in the statement. Mitsubishi Corp. agreed to take a 50 percent stake in a wind park being built off the coast of the Netherlands, the second … Continue reading Mitsubishi buys stake in Dutch offshore wind farm
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Why is wind energy controversial despite favourable public opinion?
Wind energy can be controversial when it comes to public acceptance, even if opinion polls show the public are largely in favour. We talk to Anna Stanford, Public Affairs Manager at RES and Lead Session Chair at EWEA 2013 in Vienna next month, to get the low-down on the issues and the solutions. Have public … Continue reading Why is wind energy controversial despite favourable public opinion?
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Kedco to Build Three Wind Energy Projects in Northwest Ireland
Kedco plc, (AIM:KED) the renewable energy group focusing on the production of clean energy in the UK and Ireland, is pleased to announce that its wholly owned subsidiary Reforce Energy Limited (“Reforce”) has signed a co-development agreement with a private landowner for three wind farm projects in the North West of Ireland, with a total … Continue reading Kedco to Build Three Wind Energy Projects in Northwest Ireland
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US ready to levy duties on Chinese wind turbines
The United States International Trade Commission voted on Jan 18 that the domestic industry is materially injured or threatened by imports of wind turbines from China and Vietnam. The move allows the US Department of Commerce to impose anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on imports of those products from China, and an anti-dumping duty order … Continue reading US ready to levy duties on Chinese wind turbines
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Alstom launches construction of its plants in Saint-Nazaire in the presence of French Prime Minister
Alstom CEO, Patrick Kron, and Alstom Renewable Power President, Jérôme Pécresse, accompanied Prime Minister, Jean-Marc Ayrault, in Saint-Nazaire, when he officially launched construction works of Alstom’s first two offshore wind turbine factories on Monday 21 January. The exclusive supplier to the consortium headed by EDF EN within the framework of France’s first call for tenders … Continue reading Alstom launches construction of its plants in Saint-Nazaire in the presence of French Prime Minister
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Wind energy potential in Andhra Pradesh assessed at 88,000 Mw
The wind power potential in Andhra Pradesh is assessed to be at least 88,000 Mw from wastelands. The results indicate that availability of potential is not a constraint for development of wind power in both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Karnataka has about 49,000MW from wasteland and scrub forest lands at 80m hub heights. Out of … Continue reading Wind energy potential in Andhra Pradesh assessed at 88,000 Mw
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UAE, Morocco sign pact on renewable energy
The chief executive of Abu Dhabi- based environmental city Masdar said Sunday that he has signed a framework agreement with Morocco’s minister of energy, mines, water and the environment to cooperate in renewable energy solutions. Dr. Sultan Al-Jaber said that he signed the agreement during the 6th World Future Energy Summit held from Jan. 15 … Continue reading UAE, Morocco sign pact on renewable energy
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Enel Green Power Produces 103 GWh in One Day
On January 16, EGP’s plants reached a renewable energy production peak of 103GWh, a number equivalent to the daily needs of 13.5 million Italian households or the demand of a country like Peru – a huge achievement. Wednesday 16 January 2013 was a historic day for Enel Green Power: for the first time it reached … Continue reading Enel Green Power Produces 103 GWh in One Day
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China to Reach 100 GW of Wind Energy by 2015
China, which overtook the United States as the country investing the most in clean energy last year, announced that it was ramping up its wind power development over the next 24 months following a new goal set by the government. Current policy in the world’s most populous nation has changed to reflect growing optimism in … Continue reading China to Reach 100 GW of Wind Energy by 2015
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Belgium plans artificial island for wind energy storage
Belgium is planning to construct an island in the North Sea for the sole purpose storing wind energy. Wind farms, when constructed using traditional mainstream methods, will eventually require backup as their electricity market penetration increases, and when wind turbines generate surplus electricity due to unusually high wind speeds (which can happen pretty often) it … Continue reading Belgium plans artificial island for wind energy storage
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Under Obama, Spain’s Solar Power, Wind Energy Companies Invest In U.S.
In recent years, Spanish investments in the U.S. have increased sevenfold, reaching $45 billion dollars in 2011, according to government data. Next year, the Spanish company Abengoa Solar is expected to complete construction of Solana, the world’s largest concentrating solar power plant, in Gila Bend, Arizona. Another Spanish company, Iberdrola, claims to be the second-largest … Continue reading Under Obama, Spain’s Solar Power, Wind Energy Companies Invest In U.S.
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U.S. Installed Record 13.2 Gigawatts Of Wind Energy In 2012
With a key federal tax incentive about to expire, the U.S. installed a 5.5 gigawatts of wind power in December to cap off a year that saw a record 13.2 gigawatts of wind energy come online, according to a report released Friday by research firm Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The U.S. now boasts a total … Continue reading U.S. Installed Record 13.2 Gigawatts Of Wind Energy In 2012
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French favour renewables, but perceive high costs
Nine in ten people in France are in favour of renewable energy, a survey published on Thursday in Le Monde’s annual special publication Le Bilan du monde found, largely because of their clean and non-polluting image. Moreover, 63% of those surveyed said they think that more renewables will be used than traditional fuels in 50 … Continue reading French favour renewables, but perceive high costs
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Wind energy industry leaders to give live EWEA 2013 preview webinar on 22 January
In advance of EWEA 2013 in Vienna next month, a webcast featuring leading figures in the wind industry will address the state of play in wind energy. EWEA CEO Christian Kjaer will speak on the topic “Industry update: What trends are likely to emerge in 2013 and how can you capitalise on them?”. Tom Murley, … Continue reading Wind energy industry leaders to give live EWEA 2013 preview webinar on 22 January
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Mott MacDonald appointed owner’s engineer for 67MW Western Cape Wind Farm
Mott MacDonald has been appointed as owner’s engineer for the 67MW Hopefield Wind Farm in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Developer Umoya Energy has appointed the consultancy to deliver owner’s engineering services during the construction period for Hopefield Wind Farm, which was successfully bid in Round 1 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer’s (REIPP) … Continue reading Mott MacDonald appointed owner’s engineer for 67MW Western Cape Wind Farm
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US wind energy capacity is about 60 gigawatts
U.S. wind farm plants accounted for 6 percent of the nation’s total electricity generation capacity after a surge of installations at the end of the year, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Developers installed a record 13.2 gigawatts of wind turbines including 5.5 gigawatts in December, which was the most ever for a single month, … Continue reading US wind energy capacity is about 60 gigawatts
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Global online atlas for solar power and wind energy
During its Annual General Meeting in Abu Dhabi, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) made the world’s first global atlas for renewable resources public. The atlas comprises databases and maps that are freely available on the Internet. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has contributed substantially to this development through … Continue reading Global online atlas for solar power and wind energy
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The Atlantic Wind Connection announces offshore wind energy transmission project selects Bechtel, Alstom to build historic project
The Atlantic Wind Connection (AWC), developer of the New Jersey Energy Link, the first offshore backbone electricity transmission system proposed in the United States, will announce Thursday that it has selected major construction and design firm Bechtel as its Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Contractor and international power equipment supplier Alstom as its HVDC technical … Continue reading The Atlantic Wind Connection announces offshore wind energy transmission project selects Bechtel, Alstom to build historic project
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