GE will provide 43 wind turbines to Turkish energy developer Fina Enerji for four new wind farm projects in western Turkey, the two companies announced today at the first annual Turkish Wind Energy Congress. All four wind farms will contribute to Turkey’s energy independence while supporting the country’s investment in domestic renewable energy. The four Fina … Continue reading 43 GE Wind Turbines to Power Four Wind Energy Projects across Turkey
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Big Election Night For Wind Energy
President Barack Obama beat back a spirited challenge from former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to win re-election in a tightly contested presidential race. With 270 electoral votes needed to secure a victory, Obama tallied 303 to Romney’s 206. In the popular vote, Obama received 59.5 million votes to Romney’s 56.9 million votes. Although the victory … Continue reading Big Election Night For Wind Energy
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RWE Innogy tests two offshore wind turbines onshore
This week, RWE Innogy and Essent have inaugurated two Repower 6M wind turbines in the Dutch city of Eemshaven. The turbines each have a rated power of 6.15 MW and a hub height of 114 meters. The same turbine type will also be used in the wind farm Nordsee Ost in German waters. The two … Continue reading RWE Innogy tests two offshore wind turbines onshore
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Ernst & Young ranks India 4th on renewable energy market potential
India has been consistently ranked among the top five countries (globally) in terms of its market potential for renewable energy. With power generation from renewable sources on the rise in India, share of renewable energy in country’s total energy mix increased from 7.8 per cent in financial year 2008 to 12.1 per cent in financial … Continue reading Ernst & Young ranks India 4th on renewable energy market potential
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Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high technology batteries for industry, has been selected by Cowessess First Nation (CFN) to design, produce and install a Battery Energy Storage System including two Intensium® Max 20E lithium-ion battery containers as part of the High Wind and Storage Project near the City of Regina, Saskatchewan. he … Continue reading Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Do wind turbines really ruin a good night’s sleep?
A new study has hit the headlines claiming that “wind turbines can ruin a good night’s sleep,” as the UK’s Daily Mail put it. It is apparently the first study to clearly link wind farms to sleep problems for those living in proximity. Scratch a little deeper and you might find that the study – … Continue reading Do wind turbines really ruin a good night’s sleep?
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Vestas Seeks 20 Percent Stake Sale, Cuts 3000 More Jobs
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS) is seeking to sell a stake of as much as 20 percent and said it’s reducing headcount by 3,000 to raise the staff cuts by the biggest wind turbine maker to almost a third over two years. Vestas shares fell as much as 17 percent today, the biggest drop since … Continue reading Vestas Seeks 20 Percent Stake Sale, Cuts 3000 More Jobs
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DONG Energy appoints two new Executive Vice Presidents
DONG Energy has appointed two new Executive Vice Presidents in the business areas Wind Power and Energy Markets. Samuel Leupold, 42, has been appointed as new Executive Vice President of the business area Wind Power. He will be taking over from Henrik Poulsen, who, since his appointment as CEO of DONG Energy, has also been … Continue reading DONG Energy appoints two new Executive Vice Presidents
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Portugal’s EDPR sells U.S. wind energy stake for $230 mln
EDPR, the world’s fourth-largest wind energy producer, has sold a 49 percent stake in wind farms in the United States to Canadian pension fund Borealis for $230 million. EDPR said on Tuesday that the portfolio comprised four wind farms totalling 599 megawatts (MW), installed in 2007/08, all of which have long-term power purchase agreements in … Continue reading Portugal’s EDPR sells U.S. wind energy stake for $230 mln
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Nordex to Install Thirteen N100/2500 Wind Turbines in Suckow
Nordex has been awarded a contract to install the Suckow wind farm. Located in the shire of Ludwigslust-Parchim in the German state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, the wind farm will comprise thirteen N100/2500 wind turbines with a combined output of 32.5 MW. The project has been planned by Loscon Engineering GmbH. The operator and final customer … Continue reading Nordex to Install Thirteen N100/2500 Wind Turbines in Suckow
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Modular Wind Energy Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Modular Wind Energy (www.modwind.com), a manufacturer of innovative rotor blades for large-size wind turbines, has achieved certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) as an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems compliant organization for the design, manufacture, installation, and service of wind turbine blades. LRQA is accredited by American National Accreditation Board (ANAB). ISO 9000 is … Continue reading Modular Wind Energy Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
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Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
TransCanada Corp. has announced that the Gros-Morne wind farm has been completed and officially commissioned in Quebec. TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) today announced the completion of the Quebec-based Gros-Morne wind farm, the final phase of Cartier Wind Energy. Gros-Morne was officially commissioned early on the morning of November 6, 2012. This emission-free wind … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
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Wind power operation and maintenance costs plummet
Average prices for operation and maintenance contracts in the wind sector have dropped 38% in the last four years, boosting the sector’s competitiveness significantly London and New York, 1 November 2012 – The wind energy sector is making significant improvements not just in the capital cost and performance of its turbines, but also in the … Continue reading Wind power operation and maintenance costs plummet
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Onshore wind energy O&M costs dropping, Bloomberg shows
A recent announcement by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) that says the costs of onshore wind farm operations and maintenance (O&M) continue to fall rapidly is further proof that the electricity-generating technology is both affordable and dependable. The wind energy sector is making significant improvements not just in the capital cost and performance of its … Continue reading Onshore wind energy O&M costs dropping, Bloomberg shows
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Vestas’ first V126-3.0 MW wind turbines sold to customer in Finland
Just six weeks after being launched to the market, Vestas is proud to announce that the first order for three V126-3.0 MW turbines has been placed by TuuliWatti Oy in Finland. “Vestas is excited to be able to so quickly sign the first order for the V126-3.0 MW turbines,” says Klaus Steen Mortensen, President of … Continue reading Vestas’ first V126-3.0 MW wind turbines sold to customer in Finland
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China completes wind energy transmission project
The project will allow the station to transfer up to 3 million kilowatts of wind power, making the station the world’s largest direct-current back-to-back power station, the SGCC said. An expansion project for a power converter station that will allow wind power to be transmitted from northeast China to north China has been completed, the … Continue reading China completes wind energy transmission project
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Algeria eyes 40 pct of power production from wind energy and solar power by 2030
Algeria will be generating 40 percent of its local power production from renewable energy by 2030, CEO of government-run energy supplier Sonelgaz, Noureddine Bouterfa, said Sunday. “The government earmarked a budget worth 60 billion U.S. dollars to carry out this objective, as part of Sonelgaz’ national program of renewable energies development (2011-2030),” Bouterfa was quoted … Continue reading Algeria eyes 40 pct of power production from wind energy and solar power by 2030
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Brazil wind energy generation rockets 216% in 3 yrs
Brazil’s wind power generation expanded by 216% in the last three years, a publication of local daily O Estado de Sao Paulo from yesterday showed. In 2009, the share of wind energy in the country’s combined power generation stood at only 0.6%, the daily said. Also, from 2009 to 2012, the price of wind power … Continue reading Brazil wind energy generation rockets 216% in 3 yrs
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BOEM Releases Its EA for the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Area
On Friday, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released its Environmental Assessment for the Massachusetts outer continental shelf offshore Wind Energy Area. The EA does not permit construction of any turbines. It merely provides the basis for issuance of leases, pursuant to which the leaseholders would have the authority to perform the necessary detailed environmental and feasibility … Continue reading BOEM Releases Its EA for the Massachusetts Offshore Wind Energy Area
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Scotland wind farm project approved
The 85-megawatt wind power project will have 25 wind turbines and generate up to the equivalent of the energy needs of 40,000 homes. A wind farm expected to generate £30 million for the Highland economy has been approved. Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing gave planning consent to Beinneun wind farm near Invegarry in the Highlands. … Continue reading Scotland wind farm project approved
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