Vestas believes strongly in the U.S. wind energy industry, and has made significant investments in the region through new manufacturing facilities in recent years. These investments contribute to creating the U.S. industrial base the PTC extension helps to sustain. The short-term PTC extension is critical to ensure projects move forward and orders are placed that … Continue reading Vestas sees stronger US wind energy market due PTC extension
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Vestas, Gamesa Advance After U.S. Extends Wind Energy PTC
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS), the biggest wind-turbine maker, led gains among European peers as the U.S. Congress approved a law extending a tax credit for the industry. Shares in Aarhus, Denmark-based Vestas surged as much as 13 percent, the most in five weeks, and were up 8.7 percent at 34.64 kroner as of 12:52 … Continue reading Vestas, Gamesa Advance After U.S. Extends Wind Energy PTC
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PTC: Wind energy may emerge as one of the winners of the fiscal cliff tax negotiations
Wind energy may emerge as one of the winners of the fiscal cliff tax negotiations, as compromise legislation passed by the Senate on Tuesday morning included a tax credit for renewable energy, according to the Associated Press. The Senate overwhelmingly approved compromise legislation that would cancel some of the tax increases and spending cuts, characterized … Continue reading PTC: Wind energy may emerge as one of the winners of the fiscal cliff tax negotiations
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GE leads deal to buy Iberdrola wind farm in France
Iberdrola is selling its French wind farm business to a consortium led by American industrial giant General Electric for about €400 million (£326.4m) in its drive to cut debt and maintain an investment grade credit rating. The world’s largest operator of wind farms said in October that it would sell some of its operations, slash … Continue reading GE leads deal to buy Iberdrola wind farm in France
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Sindh has potential of generating 50,000MW wind energy
Renewable energy expert Irfan Mirza has said Pakistan can generate 50000MW electricity from wind in Siodh coastal areas. Talking to a private news channel, he lauded the project of 50MW inaugurated by President Asif Ali Zardari in Thatta. He said though equipment is expensive, the cost of project regarding wind energy is affordable. He said … Continue reading Sindh has potential of generating 50,000MW wind energy
Continue readingWind energy PTC set to expire today
Key federal incentives for wind power are set to expire today as fiscal cliff negotiations stretch into the final hours of 2012. The production tax credit provides a 2.2-cent tax break for every kilowatt-hour of electricity produced from large-scale wind farms. The wind energy industry supports manufacturing and construction jobs in Pennsylvania, according to the … Continue reading Wind energy PTC set to expire today
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MidAmerican Wind announces completion of 300-megawatt Pinyon Pines Wind I and II projects
MidAmerican Wind, a subsidiary of MidAmerican Renewables, announced completion of its 168-megawatt Pinyon Pines Wind I and 132-megawatt Pinyon Pines Wind II projects, formerly known as Alta Wind VII and Alta Wind IX. “The completion of the Pinyon Pines Wind I and Pinyon Pines Wind II projects bring MidAmerican Wind’s renewable energy portfolio to 381 … Continue reading MidAmerican Wind announces completion of 300-megawatt Pinyon Pines Wind I and II projects
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Uruguay could become the world leader in wind energy generation by 2015
Out of the total 90 percent of renewable electricity, 45 percent will come from hydropower, 15 percent from biomass and the remaining 30 percent will come from wind energy. The figures would put Uruguay above Denmark, which generates 26 percent of its electricity from wind, as the world leader in wind energy generation. Uruguay, the … Continue reading Uruguay could become the world leader in wind energy generation by 2015
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China: A revolution is here, and clean energy is the spark
China faces particular challenges and responsibilities in safeguarding future As the world’s fastest-growing economy and as the nation with the largest population, China is experiencing diverse and profound political, economic and diplomatic challenges. Among the most acute of these are to do with energy and the environment. Even as China draws the benefits and accolades … Continue reading China: A revolution is here, and clean energy is the spark
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Pakistan: Wind energy sector needs encouragement
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Friday lauded government, Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Fauji Fertilizer Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) for promoting wind energy in Pakistan. All the stakeholders have played a very positive role in introduction of wind energy in the country facing acute power shortages which has sent very positive signals, said Dr … Continue reading Pakistan: Wind energy sector needs encouragement
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Vestas signs first 17 MW as part of a 184 MW onshore wind energy agreement in Denmark
Vestas has signed a framework agreement to deliver 184 MW over three years with a long-term Danish customer, with the first 17 MW now firm and unconditional. The deal represents the largest single onshore customer framework agreement in Vestas’ history in Denmark and points to a positive future for the Danish wind market. The first … Continue reading Vestas signs first 17 MW as part of a 184 MW onshore wind energy agreement in Denmark
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Vestas receives 54 MW wind energy order in Mexico
Vestas has received a 54 MW order for 30 units of the V100-1.8 MW wind turbine in Mexico. The contract comprises delivery, transportation, installation and commissioning of the turbines, a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system as well as a 15-year service and availability agreement. Delivery of the turbines is scheduled for the second quarter of 2013 … Continue reading Vestas receives 54 MW wind energy order in Mexico
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Cuba embarks on wind energy program
Cuba reopened a 100-year-old hydro power station recently in its west after some repair work, embarking on a long-term program to promote green energy. The electricity-generating capacity of the station, built in 1912 next to the small town of Pilotos in del Rio province, could reach 270 kw/h, the official daily Juventud Rebelde quoted energy … Continue reading Cuba embarks on wind energy program
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Huaneng Power International, Inc. announces recent completion of Changtu Taiping Wind Farm phase I
Huaneng Power International, Inc. (“HPI” or the “Company”) (NYSE: HNP; HKEx: 902; SSE: 600011) today announced that the construction project at Phase I of Huaneng Changtu Taiping Wind Farm (which is wholly-owned by the Company) in Liaoning Province, having an aggregate generation capacity of 49.5MW, had completed trial run recently. To date, the Company’s total … Continue reading Huaneng Power International, Inc. announces recent completion of Changtu Taiping Wind Farm phase I
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Enel Green Power: three new wind farms enter service in Romania
With more than 206 MW of total installed capacity, the new wind farms will be able to generate around 560 million kWh per year once fully up and running Enel Green Power has therefore reached around 500 MW of wind power fully operational in Romania. Enel Green Power (EGP) has connected to the grid three … Continue reading Enel Green Power: three new wind farms enter service in Romania
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Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy Complete Hawaii Wind Farm
Sempra U.S. Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy today announced the full commercial operation of the 21 megawatt (MW) Auwahi Wind facility. The power project includes eight new wind turbines on the southeast ridge of Maui’s Haleakala volcano. “We are very pleased to complete construction of Auwahi Wind both on time and on budget,” … Continue reading Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy Complete Hawaii Wind Farm
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First Wind Community Outreach Program through DonorsChoose.org Provides Assistance to Classroom Teachers
Since expanding community outreach programming earlier this year, First Wind, an independent U.S.-based wind energy company, has partnered with teachers in 35 local classrooms within the company’s host communities to make contributions toward local education projects. First Wind established a strategic partnership with DonorsChoose.org earlier in the year to enhance the company’s community giving in … Continue reading First Wind Community Outreach Program through DonorsChoose.org Provides Assistance to Classroom Teachers
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Vestas to supply 90MW to Enel’s wind farm in Chile
Vestas has received a 90 MW order from Enel Green Power for delivery of 45 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines. The order comes as a call-off from the global supply agreement of 400 MW with an option for an additional 1,000 MW with Enel Green Power, which Vestas announced to the market on 9 September 2010 … Continue reading Vestas to supply 90MW to Enel’s wind farm in Chile
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Wind turbines installation complete at London Array wind farm
London Array said during 2012, 84 foundations, 175 wind turbines, 178 array cables and three export cables had been installed. A second phase with a further 166 wind turbines is yet to be approved. One of the world’s largest offshore wind farms off the east Kent coast is on target to become fully operational in … Continue reading Wind turbines installation complete at London Array wind farm
Continue readingLargest wind farm in Kansas to begin operation soon
The largest wind farm to be built in Kansas is set to begin operations by the end of the year. Flat Ridge 2, jointly owned by BP Wind Energy and Sempra U.S. Gas & Power, is on a 66,000-acre site covering parts of Harper, Barber, Kingman and Sumner counties in southern Kansas. The project has … Continue reading Largest wind farm in Kansas to begin operation soon
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