Southern California Edison Co. is testing the use of utility-size lithium-ion batteries to help store and transmit energy generated in eastern Kern County by wind and solar projects. Funded by SCE and the U.S. Department of Energy, the demonstration project is being constructed east of Tehachapi.. The SCE’s battery energy storage system will … Continue reading Wind energy and lithium ion batteries
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World Wind Energy Capacity has crossed 250 Gigawatt
Cumulative global wind energy capacity reached 254 GW as of the end of June, according to the latest half-year report from the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA). Of the 254 GW, 16.546 GW were added in the first six months of this year, which was 10% less than the amount added in the first half … Continue reading World Wind Energy Capacity has crossed 250 Gigawatt
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E.ON and Danish pension fund PensionDanmark agree on wind energy deal
The German energy group E.ON has sold 50 per cent of three US wind farms– two in Texas and one in Pennsylvania – to the Danish pension fund PensionDanmark. This is the first transaction of its kind between the two companies. “This transaction is an important step to implementing our strategy to generate more value … Continue reading E.ON and Danish pension fund PensionDanmark agree on wind energy deal
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Wind energy in Peru: Vestas receives wind power order for delivery of 114 MW
Vestas has received an order from ContourGlobal for a total capacity of 114 MW for the Cupisnique and Talara wind farm plants in Peru consisting of 45 wind turbines of the V100 platform and 17 units of the V100-1.8 MW, respectively. The contract is a turnkey contract, which means that Vestas will provide the entire … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: Vestas receives wind power order for delivery of 114 MW
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Deepwater Wind working to build first U.S. offshore wind farm
Reuters is reporting that Deepwater Wind is working to build the first U.S. wind farm off Rhode Island. Deepwater Wind is racing to build the first U.S. offshore wind farm off Rhode Island and hopes to parlay that into a string of East Coast farms. The privately held U.S. wind power developer plans to begin … Continue reading Deepwater Wind working to build first U.S. offshore wind farm
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Offshore wind energy, a massive boost for the economy
District council leader James Page warmly welcomed the announcement by E.ON that Newhaven Port would be used to support the Rampion Offshore Wind farm, subject to E.ON being granted a development consent order. Cllr Page said: “This is fantastic news for Newhaven and a tribute to the excellent work and vision of Newhaven Port and … Continue reading Offshore wind energy, a massive boost for the economy
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Test center for mega wind turbines opens in Denmark
An answer to the world’s need for more renewable energy is to develop larger wind turbines that produce significantly more energy. To achieve exactly this, Denmark inaugurates a test centre that can make the next generation of mega wind turbines a reality. The first wind turbine to be tested measures 197 meters, but the facility … Continue reading Test center for mega wind turbines opens in Denmark
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Wind energy would generate thousands of jobs in South Carolina
A report by Clemson University’s Restoration Institute and Strom Thurmond Institute of Government and Public Affairs details the extent of South Carolina’s wind-energy industry in 2012 and illustrates how the state’s financial landscape could look after development of an offshore wind farm. A wind farm off South Carolina’s coast could generate thousands of jobs and … Continue reading Wind energy would generate thousands of jobs in South Carolina
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Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Provides Update on Previously Filed Patent Application “Atmospheric Energy Extraction Devices & Methods”
The application covers, including other claims, the appropriately shaping of the external walls of the Tower so that the wind blowing upon the Tower may be captured and directed to conversion tunnels at the base of the Tower where the wind turbines may convert the mechanical wind energy to electrical energy. Clean Wind Energy Tower, … Continue reading Clean Wind Energy Tower, Inc. Provides Update on Previously Filed Patent Application “Atmospheric Energy Extraction Devices & Methods”
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Renewable energy in Ukraine
The promotion of the renewable energy sector has brought the first results. Renewable sourced electricity facilities with a total capacity of 96 MW have been put into operation for the period September 2010 to September 2011. Growth on target According to the State Program of Energy Efficiency for 2010-2015, the share of renewable energy sources … Continue reading Renewable energy in Ukraine
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Study highlights U.K. farmers’ need for small wind energy as price hedge
It’s as true in the U.K. as it is in the U.S. It’s also just as true about small wind as it is about the utility-scale segment of the industry: clean, affordable wind power provides a hedge against notoriously volatile fossil-fuel prices. Gaia-Wind, a leading U.K. small wind turbine manufacturer (and AWEA member), recently highlighted … Continue reading Study highlights U.K. farmers’ need for small wind energy as price hedge
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Wind energy in Ukraine: DTEK commissions its first wind farm
Integrated energy holding DTEK (DTEUA) completed the construction of 20 wind turbines with a total capacity of 60 MW at its Botievo Wind Farm. The company said it is going to commission another 10 wind turbiness by the end of October to increase capacity to 90 MW, and further to 200MW by end-2013. At its … Continue reading Wind energy in Ukraine: DTEK commissions its first wind farm
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Suzlon wins repeat wind power order from Surat Municipal Corporation
Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth largest wind turbine supplier, announced its second consecutive order from Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) to set up, operate and maintain a 8.4 MW wind energy project in Gujarat. SMC holds the unique distinction of being India’s first civic body to set up a wind power project in the country and … Continue reading Suzlon wins repeat wind power order from Surat Municipal Corporation
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Wind energy could create 30,000 jobs in Ireland by 2020
Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) have claimed Ireland’s wind power market has the potential to create 30,000 jobs by 2020 – that’s if the Government brings about some reforms to the industry. The IWEA is holding its autumn conference in Killarney, Co Kerry, today, where it launched a new policy paper on exports and a … Continue reading Wind energy could create 30,000 jobs in Ireland by 2020
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Lincoln Center Chooses Wind Energy from Green Mountain Energy Company
Green Mountain Energy Company is pleased to announce that Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts will become the first performing arts center in New York City to be powered by 100% wind energy. The wind energy to support Lincoln Center will be purchased by Green Mountain in the form of renewable energy certificates (RECs). This … Continue reading Lincoln Center Chooses Wind Energy from Green Mountain Energy Company
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Vestas To Supply Wind Turbines For Three Wind Farms In France
Vestas has received an order from Ostwind, for delivery of 12 units of the V90-3MWwind turbine for the Atrebatie wind power project in France. The 12 wind turbines will compose three wind farms of four V90-3.0 MW turbines each: Le Bois du Haut, Le Vert Galant, and Garimetz, all located in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, with a … Continue reading Vestas To Supply Wind Turbines For Three Wind Farms In France
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Enercon ownership transfers to foundation
Wobben has transferred his shares to the family trust to preserve the independence of the wind energy company into the long term. Dr Aloys Wobben of Aurich has transferred his shares in the business to the Aloys-Wobben-Stiftung (trust according to German civil law) with final and binding effect as of 1 October 2012. The Aurich-based … Continue reading Enercon ownership transfers to foundation
Continue readingContourGlobal says Vestas to equip its new Peru wind farms
The wind energy projects will sell their output under 20-year US Dollar-denominated long-term power purchase agreements under Peru’s RER program. ContourGlobal has contracted with Vestas Corporation to provide a turnkey engineering, procurement and construction contract (“EPC”). The total expected investment is approximately US $250 million. ContourGlobal, through its subsidiary ContourGlobal Latam S.A., announced today that … Continue reading ContourGlobal says Vestas to equip its new Peru wind farms
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Enel Green Power starts new wind farm in Spain
Enel Green Power España has connected to the grid the new Acampo Hospital wind farm in the province of Zaragoza (Aragon). With a 5.4 MW installed capacity, the fully-operational facility will generate over 19 million kWh annually. The fully-operational “Acampo Hospital” wind farm, located in the province of Zaragoza, will generate over 19 million kWh … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts new wind farm in Spain
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Gaelectric to raise €60m for Irish wind energy
The Irish Wind Energy Association holds its annual conference at the Inec in Killarney, Co Kerry, today. Gaelectric is raising €60 million from capital markets to fund a series of proposed developments in Ireland. Gaelectric said yesterday that the company had just secured planning permission for two onshore wind-power plants in Co Derry, at Smulgedon, … Continue reading Gaelectric to raise €60m for Irish wind energy
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