Iberdrola SA (IBE), the world’s second- biggest wind power operator, said it started building the 150- megawatt Calango wind energy project in Brazil’s Rio Grande do Norte state with Brazilian group Neoenergia SA. The Calango project is scheduled to start operating at the end of next year. The five 30-megawatt wind farms, along with five … Continue reading Iberdrola, Neoenergia Start Building 150MW Brazil Wind Farm
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Siemens to build wind farm in Turkey
Siemens will deliver 22 wind turbines for the Balabanli onshore wind farm, located near the city of Tekirdag in the European part of the Turkey. Siemens Energy has received an order from Borusan EnBW Enerji, a joint venture consisting of German energy supplier EnBW and Turkey-based Borusan Holding. Siemens Energy has received a further wind … Continue reading Siemens to build wind farm in Turkey
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Wind energy benefits the economy
As requested by Acciona and EDP Renováveis, Ernst & Young conducted a study that presents an integrated analysis of the value creation potential of wind energy. The study compares two energy technologies, Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) and wind power, to analyze the impacts of microeconomic factors such as direct costs as well as macroeconomic … Continue reading Wind energy benefits the economy
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Canadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
The Canadian wind energy industry last night celebrated visionary leaders and clean energy pioneers as annual awards were handed out at the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) Annual Conference and Exhibition in Toronto, Ontario. The event is the largest wind energy conference in Canada, and hosted more than 2,500 professionals from the wind energy industry … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association announces annual award winners
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Local communities invest in Danish wind energy
Winds of 60 km per hour hit us as soon as we alighted from the bus at Hvide Sande – “White Sand” – on the west coast of Denmark, home to a community-owned wind energy project comprising three 3MW wind turbines. All that could be heard was the powerful wind: the generators cannot be heard … Continue reading Local communities invest in Danish wind energy
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Nordex wind turbines supplying electricity for BMW’s plant
Four N100/2500 multi-megawatt wind turbines are to go into operation on the premises. Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and installation of four wind turbines at BMW’s production plant in Leipzig. Nordex will be installing the turbines on the top of 140-metre high towers to ensure maximum utilisation of … Continue reading Nordex wind turbines supplying electricity for BMW’s plant
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Vestas to scale down India operations
Vestas, the world’s biggest wind turbine manufacturer, has decided to “scale down its sales efforts in the Indian wind power market,” an industry source said Wednesday. Vestas is in a difficult situation in India and in response to a query, Mikkel Friis-Thomsen, Communication Partner, Media & External Relations, Vestas Wind Systems A/S, said that the … Continue reading Vestas to scale down India operations
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AltaGas commissions its first wind farm in the U.S.
AltaGas announced the successful commissioning of the Busch Ranch Wind Project (“Busch Ranch”) in southern Colorado. AltaGas owns a 50 percent interest in the 29 MW wind project with the local utility Black Hills/Colorado Electric Utility Company LP (“Black Hills Energy”). The power generated from AltaGas’ 50 percent interest is sold pursuant to a 25-year … Continue reading AltaGas commissions its first wind farm in the U.S.
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Statoil, Statkraft Buys UK 560 MW Offshore Wind Energy Project
The wind farm is only 20 kilometers north east of the Sheringham Shoal Offshore Wind Farm, another cooperation between Statoil and Statkraft. The Norwegian oil giant Statoil ASA (STO) has acquired the Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farm project in the U.K. North Sea, together with Norwegian state-owned renewable company Statkraft, continuing their cooperation on renewable energy. … Continue reading Statoil, Statkraft Buys UK 560 MW Offshore Wind Energy Project
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first 80MW wind farm in Canada
Continuing its expansion in the North American wind energy sector, EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning of its first wind power plant in Canada, the 80 MW Saint-Robert-Bellarmin facility in Quebec. This achievement is the first of a seven-project programme totalising 1003.2 MW. Located in Quebec province, in the southeastern Estrie region, the Saint-Robert-Bellarmin wind … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions its first 80MW wind farm in Canada
Continue readingWind Energy in Canada to grow by nearly 20 per cent
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) released the forecast at its annual conference in Toronto. Canada commissioned 1.267GW in new wind energy capacity in 2011 representing C$3.1bn ($3.16bn) in new investment. The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) is forecasting nearly 20 per cent growth in wind energy capacity in Canada in 2012. An additional 1,200 … Continue reading Wind Energy in Canada to grow by nearly 20 per cent
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Vestas Lands Contract For Wind Farm In Turkey
Vestas has secured a 27MW order to equip a wind farm in Turkey with nine of its wind turbines. The contract for the ?enbük wind power plant comprises delivery, transportation, installation and commissioning of the turbines, a VestasOnline® Business SCADA system as well as a 10-year Active Management Output (AOM) 4000 service agreement. The AOM … Continue reading Vestas Lands Contract For Wind Farm In Turkey
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German turbine blade brings home energy price truths
A massive wind turbine blade was this weekend set up in front of the German parliament by the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) to make a point: more renewable energy is not the only reason behind electricity price rises. Debate in the German media and political circles is raging on the rising cost of electricity … Continue reading German turbine blade brings home energy price truths
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German renewable energy surcharge to rise 47 pct next year
According to the four grid operator, the additional cost on electricity bill for renewable power would be increased from 3.6 cents per kilowatt hour this year to 5.3 cents in 2013. The renewable energy market consists of the net consumption of electricity generated via geothermal, solar, wind and hydroelectric means, as well as through wood … Continue reading German renewable energy surcharge to rise 47 pct next year
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GE Hits Milestone Installation of 1,000th 2.5-Megawatt Series Wind Turbine
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced the installation of its 1,000th advanced technology 2.5-megawatt (MW) series wind turbine. The milestone unit is going to CEZ Romania for use in the 600-MW Fantanele/Cogealac wind farm, Europe’s largest onshore wind project, GE reported at CanWEA 2012. Earlier this year, GE announced its fleet of 2.5-MW series wind turbines … Continue reading GE Hits Milestone Installation of 1,000th 2.5-Megawatt Series Wind Turbine
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GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
GE is showcasing its local manufacturing leadership for Ontario’s growing wind power industry at the CanWEA 2012 annual conference and exhibition, Canada’s largest wind energy trade show. Ontario’s Green Energy Act mandates that wind farm developers across the province meet local content requirements, benefiting the Ontario economy. “Our strengths in Ontario are a true differentiator … Continue reading GE Leads Local Content Requirements for Wind Energy in Ontario
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Enough wind to power global energy demand
There is enough energy available in winds to meet all of the world’s demand. Airbourne wind turbines that convert steadier and faster high-altitude winds into energy could generate even more power than ground- and ocean-based units. New research from Carnegie’s Ken Caldeira examines the limits of the amount of power that could be harvested from … Continue reading Enough wind to power global energy demand
Continue readingWind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
CanWEA expects new wind energy projects to add almost 1,200 MW of clean energy by the close of 2012. Wind energy’s contribution of clean power to the country’s electricity supply is expected to grow by nearly 20 percent by the end of 2012, the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) says. In 2012, Canada will … Continue reading Wind energy in Canada to grow nearly 20% in 2012
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Iraq invites firms to build wind energy and solar energy plants
Iraq plans to spend up to $1.6 billion on solar power and wind power stations over the next three years to add 400 megawatts to the national grid to help curb daily blackouts. Nine years after the U.S.-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein, investment is needed in most of Iraq’s industries, not least power generation, … Continue reading Iraq invites firms to build wind energy and solar energy plants
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Bloomberg’s US operations use 58% wind power
This, I have to admit, is a real coup for WindMade: Bloomberg US is the first news organisation in the word to receive the WindMade certification label. This is also good news for the environment: as much as 58% of the power consumption of Bloomberg’s US operations are covered by wind power, and a further … Continue reading Bloomberg’s US operations use 58% wind power
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