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Andes Wind Parks files environmental declaration for 65 MW wind farm

Besides the plant with its 45 wind turbines, the wind farm also includes a transmission line to connect the future plant to Chile’s northern power grid SING. Chilean wind energy developer Andes Wind Parks filed yesterday an environmental declaration for the construction and operation of a 65-MW wind power plant in Calama, northern Chile. Andes … Continue reading Andes Wind Parks files environmental declaration for 65 MW wind farm

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Texas wind power: E.On wind farm now operating in Willacy County

The wind power project, located approximately 5 miles east of Raymondville and the first wind energy project in Willacy County, is powered by 112 Vestas 1.8 megawatt wind turbines providing more than 200 megawatts (MW) of power—enough to provide clean power to more than 60,000 households in Texas. E.ON Climate & Renewables (EC&R) North America … Continue reading Texas wind power: E.On wind farm now operating in Willacy County

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Gestamp inaugurates wind farm in Puerto Rico

Gestamp has constructed wind farms with total generating capacity of 460 MW in a number of countries, including Spain, Brazil and the United States, among others. Spain’s Gestamp Wind has inaugurated the $82 million Punta Lima wind farm in Naguabo, a city on Puerto Rico’s east coast, company executives said. The wind farm will start providing … Continue reading Gestamp inaugurates wind farm in Puerto Rico

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Gamesa to supply 75 MW to ReNew Wind Power in India

India contributes 14% of Gamesa’s total sales in the first half of 2012. The contract -the first signed with this independent power producer- includes the commission of 50 MW of G97-2.0 MW and 24.65 MW of G58-850 kW machines. Largest order for the G97-2.0 MW platform in Maharashtra. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 75 MW to ReNew Wind Power in India

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3TIER Selected by NREL to Update National Wind Integration Dataset

3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced that it was selected through a competitive solicitation process by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to update the U.S. wind integration dataset. Dataset will help inform energy policy, infrastructure, and market planning to accelerate integration of wind energy in the … Continue reading 3TIER Selected by NREL to Update National Wind Integration Dataset

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Risk Awareness Key for Efficient Emergency Response in the Wind Industry

With over 100 wind farm projects under construction, the need for efficient health and safety strategies in the US wind industry has never been greater. Brent Wise, the COO of Tech Safety Lines explains how to identify the risks at an early stage and facilitate the work of the rescue teams. Disconnect between companies’ expectations … Continue reading Risk Awareness Key for Efficient Emergency Response in the Wind Industry

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Obama Banking On Wind Energy Message In Key Swing States

In Colorado and Iowa, two states considered up for grabs in the presidential race, a battle over alternative energy policy is playing a growing role in the debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney. Both states have important wind-energy sectors, and Obama’s campaign is rolling out new radio ads this week highlighting the president’s support … Continue reading Obama Banking On Wind Energy Message In Key Swing States

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Largest wind turbine blades and offshore wind farm vessel ready

  Two new technological developments in the global wind power industry have been garnering media interest recently as the emissions-free generating sector continues to increase its world-wide installed capacity year after year after year. Siemens announced earlier in August that it had built, at 75 metres, the world’s largest rotor blade for wind turbines. By … Continue reading Largest wind turbine blades and offshore wind farm vessel ready

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Africa’s Largest Wind Farm in Morocco is a Go

The plant, which will be financed by Attijariwafa Bank, Banque Marocaine du Commerce Extérieur (BMCE) and France’s Banque Populaire, will be built astride the Atlantic ocean in southern Morocco. It is said to be the largest such plant on the African continent. “The plant is to be constructed on a build, operate and transfer basis. The original … Continue reading Africa’s Largest Wind Farm in Morocco is a Go

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Vestas intensifies cost saving plan and announces further workforce reductions

Global Senior Vice President of People & Culture Roald Steen Jakobsen says the further reduction in the workforce demonstrates Vestas is in full control of the cost reduction plan. “Vestas is currently three months ahead of  schedule  in regards to employee reductions in the organisation and being able to intensify this plan in order to … Continue reading Vestas intensifies cost saving plan and announces further workforce reductions

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Australia’s Non-Hydro Renewables Generation Will Reach 7.4 Terawatt Hours (Twh) In 2012

Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2b6kth/australia_renewabl) has announced the addition of the “Australia Renewables Report Q4 2012”report to their offering. July 1 2012 saw the introduction of carbon tax in Australia – a move that sets the stage for a wave of renewable energy growth in Australia. The author believes that wind energy will continue to dominate … Continue reading Australia’s Non-Hydro Renewables Generation Will Reach 7.4 Terawatt Hours (Twh) In 2012

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Electricity from wind power increased by 29.7 percent in China

In the January-July period, electricity from wind power, and hydropower increased by 29.7 percent and 15.6 percent, respectively. Sources of clean energy generated 106.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in July, up 31 percent from a year ago, according to figures released by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) Tuesday. During the first seven months, sources … Continue reading Electricity from wind power increased by 29.7 percent in China

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Minnesota Wind Farm To Feature Gamesa’s New Low-Wind Turbines

Exergy Development Group’s 36 MW Big Blue Wind Farm, which will be built in south central Minnesota, will feature Gamesa’s newest wind turbine model. Gamesa will start the delivery of its first G97-2.0 MW in the United States in the Big Blue wind farm that Exergy Development Group promotes in the town of Blue Earth, … Continue reading Minnesota Wind Farm To Feature Gamesa’s New Low-Wind Turbines

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Nepal views: Support between SA states and China in wind power and solar energy

At this juncture, the South Asian region and China especially need to think jointly about alternative energy sources as the actions taken collectively by our states will have a decisive impact on climate change. By some accounts, since 2006 China has already surpassed the United States in C02 emissions from fossil fuel use and industrial … Continue reading Nepal views: Support between SA states and China in wind power and solar energy

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EBRD loan for the construction of wind farm plants in Montenegro

Company “Krnovo Green Energy” plans to apply for a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the construction of wind power plants in Krnovo.   Construction of wind power plant Krnovo will partly be financed by loans and KGE intends to invite companies to bid for contracts to build wind … Continue reading EBRD loan for the construction of wind farm plants in Montenegro

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The Skaftåsen wind power project – up to 400 MW

EVWIND Arise Windpower has concluded an agreement with Bergvik Skog AB for the takeover of the Skaftåsen wind power project. The project is located to the east of Lillhärdal in southern Härjedalen. An application for an environmental permit for the planned wind farm has been submitted but not yet approved. The project comprises up to … Continue reading The Skaftåsen wind power project – up to 400 MW

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enXco becomes EDF Renewable Energy

enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, announces a name change to EDF Renewable Energy. The new brand name is a natural progression of the integration process with the EDF group, the leading electricity company in the world. “EDF Renewable Energy is an innovative company with dedicated and passionate employees, and we’re proud of our 25 … Continue reading enXco becomes EDF Renewable Energy

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