In the well known Greek myth, Icarus, attempting to fly with wings that his father had constructed from feathers and wax, ignores instructions not to fly too close to the sun, the wax melts and he falls into the sea and drowns. If the wind industry is to develop its full potential, it must ensure … Continue reading New wind turbine blade designs could reduce costs
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Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy order for wind farm projects in Canada
Suzlon Group subsidiary, REpower Systems SE, has concluded a contract with wpd europe GmbH, a subsidiary of project developer wpd AG, for the delivery of a total of 51 wind turbines. As part of this, a service and maintenance agreement (ISP) for a total of 15 years for the new projects was also concluded. The … Continue reading Suzlon Group wins 105 MW wind energy order for wind farm projects in Canada
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What Do Americans Really Think About Wind Energy?
The clean energy industry faced several challenges this year, including the uncertainty surrounding the fate of the production tax credit for wind power and the demise of some high-profile solar energy firms. Public sentiment about issues related clean energy and the environment, however, has not always reflected developments in the market and in the political … Continue reading What Do Americans Really Think About Wind Energy?
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UK wind energy customers ordering Nordex N100/2500 wind turbines for wind farm inland sites
The United Kingdom has the best wind conditions anywhere in Europe. Even so, a new trend in favour of inland wind farms on industrial or so-called “brown-field” sites is emerging in this country as well. “We are registering heightened interest on the part of customers in installing wind power stations close to industrial consumers. Of … Continue reading UK wind energy customers ordering Nordex N100/2500 wind turbines for wind farm inland sites
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Promising wind energy outlooks for Brazil, China and the Middle East
The New Year will soon be upon us, and so will the new opportunities for wind power it could hold. With this in mind, Nigel Crowe from PMSS and Lead Session Chair at the EWEA Annual Event from 4-7 February, talks to us about wind power’s emerging markets outside Europe… Where are the three most … Continue reading Promising wind energy outlooks for Brazil, China and the Middle East
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In the United States, offshore wind offers more than 4,000 GW of clean, domestic electricity potential
As the United States prepares to enter the global offshore wind energy market — what opportunities and challenges lie ahead? The answer to this question, among many others, is explored in two new reports released today by the Energy Department. A U.S. offshore wind industry could support up to 200,000 manufacturing, construction, operation and supply … Continue reading In the United States, offshore wind offers more than 4,000 GW of clean, domestic electricity potential
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Despite economic woes, wind energy industry powered ahead in 2012
Once again, a moribund global economy defined the year as politicians around the world tried to get ahead of the stubborn financial and debt crisis. And yet, for the European wind industry, 2012 included a signature achievement when, in late September, it was announced that the EU had passed the milestone of 100 gigawatt (GW) … Continue reading Despite economic woes, wind energy industry powered ahead in 2012
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Wind energy jumped 54.2 percent year on year in China
China generated more electricity from clean energy resources in November amid efforts to boost the use of non-fossil fuel energy sources. Electricity generated from clean energy increased 20.3 percent from a year earlier to 74.8 billion kilowatt-hours (kwh) in November, the China State Electricity Regulatory Commission said on Monday. Last month, hydropower grew 19.4 percent … Continue reading Wind energy jumped 54.2 percent year on year in China
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NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
NextEra Energy Canada, ULC, today announced that its affiliate Conestogo Wind, LP, has completed construction and brought into service its 22.9 megawatt (MW) Conestogo Wind Energy Centre. The project, located in Wellington County, Ontario, is comprised of 10 Siemens wind turbines and is capable of generating enough power for approximately 5,700 homes in an average … Continue reading NextEra Energy Canada completes its first wind energy project in Ontario
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China approves four new wind energy projects
The wind energy projects include a 24.2 billion yuan wind farm in Jiuquan, in the western province of Gansu; a 16.2 billion yuan project in Hami, Xinjiang; a 13.6 billion yuan plant in Baotou, Inner Mongolia; and a 3.23 billion yuan project in Chifeng, Inner Mongolia, the Beijing-based Caixin.com reported. The National Development and Reform … Continue reading China approves four new wind energy projects
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President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
Pakistan’s first 50 negawatt wind energy project in Jhimpir of Thatta is set to begin its commercial operations on Monday (today) after a formal inauguration by President Asif Ali Zardari. The wind farm, established by Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL), a subsidiary of Fauji Fertiliser, was already connected to the national grid and … Continue reading President to inaugurate Pakistan’s first wind farm today
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Wind power in Vietnam
“Vietnam should immediately approve the buying and selling (Feed-in-Tariff) mechanism from renewable energy sources, in particular wind energy, improving up 12.00 centUS per kwh,” suggested Gueünter Reithmacher, chief representative of German International Cooperation Organization (GIZ) in Vietnam. According to the Article 16 of the Circular 32/2012/TT-BCT issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) … Continue reading Wind power in Vietnam
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WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
The requirement that 50% of wind energy projects are sourced locally to qualify for Feed-in Tariff support in the Canadian province of Ontario is illegal, the World Trade Organisation ruled yesterday. The ruling, following challenges by Japan and the EU, sends a clear message to other governments with such requirements for wind power – Brazil, … Continue reading WTO rules against Ontario local content requirement for renewables
Continue readingTWN Wind Power Completes Wind Energy Projects at White Earth Nation.
TWN Wind Power has completed two wind projects at White Earth Nation, located in Northwest Minnesota. The two sites, Ojibwa Building Supplies in Waubun and White Earth Community Service Center in Naytahwaush, are now both benefiting from wind energy. “White Earth Nation is thrilled to have our two new wind turbines fully commissioned and adding … Continue reading TWN Wind Power Completes Wind Energy Projects at White Earth Nation.
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2 wind energy parks open across Michigan
Michigan’s two largest utilities opened sprawling wind energy parks in the last month that will play a crucial role in helping the companies meet the state’s renewable energy requirements. Detroit-based DTE Energy opened a 110-megawatt wind park in Michigan’s Thumb on Friday, while Jackson-based Consumers Energy opened a 100-megawatt wind park south of Ludington on … Continue reading 2 wind energy parks open across Michigan
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Investments in wind energy are smart for Maine
The University of Maine was recently awarded a highly competitive grant to develop offshore, floating wind turbines to be deployed off of the Maine coast. Congresswoman Chellie Pingree announced the award last week and congratulated the university on its cutting-edge work. The University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono has been working … Continue reading Investments in wind energy are smart for Maine
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Vestas receives 74 MW order in South Africa
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 41 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines for South Africa. Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS), the world’s largest wind turbine maker, has received an order to install 74 megawatts worth of turbines in South Africa. The company, based in Aarhus, Denmark, plans to deliver 41 1.8-megawatt turbines in … Continue reading Vestas receives 74 MW order in South Africa
Continue readingDTE Energy completes wind energy project in Huron, Sanilac counties
DTE Energy Co. says a new wind turbine development is up and running in Huron and Sanilac counties and it’s working on another area project. The Detroit-based utility on Friday announced the completion of the Thumb Wind Park. The 69 wind turbines are located on about 15,000 acres in Bloomfield, McKinley and Sigel townships in … Continue reading DTE Energy completes wind energy project in Huron, Sanilac counties
Continue readingPakistan: Over 106MW wind energy to come online next month
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) funded 56.4 megawatts wind power project Jhampir is expected to start generating electricity from next month as the implementing company has completed all necessary work in this regard. This is in addition to the project of Fauji Fertiliser Company Energy Limited (FFCEL) that is likely to become operational from next … Continue reading Pakistan: Over 106MW wind energy to come online next month
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Enel Green Power Starts Building 90 MW Wind Farm in Chile
Enel Green Power SpA (EGPW) began building a 90-megawatt wind farm in Chile’s Antogafasta region, the Rome- based company said today in an e-mailed statement. Enel Green Power (“EGP”) has started construction of the Valle de Los Vientos wind plant in the region II of Antofagasta in Chile. The new plant will comprise 45 wind … Continue reading Enel Green Power Starts Building 90 MW Wind Farm in Chile
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