Highest ever amount of electricity from wind for National Grid. More than 4 gigawatts generated at peak point today .Nearly 11% of supply to National Grid comes from wind power. RenewableUK, the wind and marine energy association, is celebrating new figures from National Grid which show that a record-breaking amount of electricity was generated by … Continue reading Record amount of UK wind energy generated
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France seen turning to wind energy and solar power for ‘ecological patriotism’
France’s government begins a review of the world’s most nuclear-dependent country’s energy policy on Friday (14 September), strongly in support of its small and ailing renewables sector in an effort to boost local jobs and growth. The French government will launch a second tender to build offshore wind parks on Sept. 16, followed by a … Continue reading France seen turning to wind energy and solar power for ‘ecological patriotism’
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Offshore wind energy could power entire U.S. East Coast
A new analysis by Stanford researchers reveals that there is enough offshore wind along the U.S. East Coast to meet the electricity demands of at least one-third of the country. The scientists paid special attention to the Maine-to-Virginia corridor; the historical lack of strong hurricanes in the region makes it a favorable site for offshore … Continue reading Offshore wind energy could power entire U.S. East Coast
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Solar power and wind energy may stabilise the power grid
Renewable energies such as wind, sun and biogas are set to become increasingly important in generating electricity. If increasing numbers of wind turbines and photovoltaic systems feed electrical energy into the grid, it becomes denser – and more distributed. Therefore, instead of a small number of large power plants, it links a larger number of … Continue reading Solar power and wind energy may stabilise the power grid
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Gamesa wind energy listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
Gamesa is listed on other sustainability indexes, including the FTSE4Good, Ethibel Sustainability Index and Global Challenges Index, among other indexes. For a sixth consecutive year, Gamesa is listed on Dow Jones’ global sustainability index (Dow Jones Sustainability Index World, or DJSI World), which tracks the world’s leading corporations in sustainability best practices based on economic, … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index
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Spain introduces 6% energy tax
Wind energy producers will now have to pay a 6% tax on any income they earn from generating wind power, including from feed-in tariffs (FITS). The 6% tax will have an impact on the wind energy of 241 million euros in 2013. The wind energy industry has always been a constructive and dialogist sector, it … Continue reading Spain introduces 6% energy tax
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Vestas nets 24 MW deal for italian wind farm
Fri-El Green Power S.p.A will be the first customer on the Italian market to install the V112-3.0 MW wind turbine. In fact, eight V112-3.0 MW turbines will soon be producing clean energy at the Gorgoglione Guardia Perticara wind power plant, located in the Basilicata region, in Italy. Eight V112-3.0 MW wind turbines will soon … Continue reading Vestas nets 24 MW deal for italian wind farm
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Alstom to provide 68 wind turbines for brazilian wind farm
Alstom Renewable Power has signed a letter of intent with Casa dos Ventos, one of the largest Brazilian wind power generation developers, to provide wind turbines for new farms in the state of Rio Grande do Norte (northeastern Brazil). Under this €230 million agreement, Alstom will supply 68 wind ECO 122 wind turbines and … Continue reading Alstom to provide 68 wind turbines for brazilian wind farm
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Wind Energy Update: Offshore wind health and safety grows by 534%
The European offshore wind industry is growing exponentially. In the first half of 2012 alone offshore wind power was up 50% on the previous year; 523.2 MW compared to 348.1 MW. EWEA predict that 2012 will be the best ever year for the industry. Along with this installed capacity, 13 offshore wind farms were in … Continue reading Wind Energy Update: Offshore wind health and safety grows by 534%
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New “Golden age of gas” could stop efforts to avoid climate change
In Berne, the chief economist for the International Energy Agency (IEA) was reported as saying a new “golden age of gas” could thwart international efforts to mitigate climate change as governments dealing with the ongoing economic crisis consider switching to the cheaper fossil fuel. In London, the chairman of the UK Committee on Climate Change … Continue reading New “Golden age of gas” could stop efforts to avoid climate change
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EU Energy Ministers must recognise benefits of 2030 Renewable Energy Targets
The European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) warned Ministers meeting on Monday at the informal Energy Council in Nicosia that their credibility was at risk if they debated future renewable energy policy without considering a new EU Renewable Energy target for 2030. EWEA understands that the agenda of the Cypriot Presidency includes a discussion on the … Continue reading EU Energy Ministers must recognise benefits of 2030 Renewable Energy Targets
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Wind energy to propel Mindoro island
Filipino officials and business leaders believe this kind of project can be replicated in various areas of the country, and reduce the cost of electricity which can help propel the country to greater heights of development. A 48-megawatt (MW) wind farm project will soon installed in Mindoro Island to substantially serve the energy needs of … Continue reading Wind energy to propel Mindoro island
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Wind energy in Lebanon
Lebanon will invite international companies to bid for the construction of a 60-megawatt wind farm, Energy Minister Gebran Bassil announced Thursday. “It would be possible to produce wind energy and sell it to Electricite du Liban after the conclusion of the tender, which awaits approval by the Cabinet,” Bassil said during the opening of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Lebanon
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Danny Clough, who is principal of the Colchester Institute, said: “With 269 bids for this pilot funding, we are very pleased our bid caught the commission’s imagination. We are hopeful this will be the catalyst for other local initiatives to stimulate economic regeneration.” Energising Harwich – a Passport to Work, was one of 34 bids … Continue reading Jobs in the wind farm industry
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Danish research test center for large wind turbines
The new Danish research test center for large wind turbines, located in Østerild, Denmark, is signaled with Obelux LED high-intensity aviation obstruction lights. The test center comprises seven wind turbines up to 250 meters in height and two 250-meter-high light masts. These two light masts are equipped with Obelux LED high-intensity lights, first time in … Continue reading Danish research test center for large wind turbines
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Studies reveal 85% of consumers want more wind energy
This data is drawn from two global surveys: the Global Consumer Wind Study 2012 (GCWS), an annual survey produced by TNS Gallup, about consumers’ preferences for renewable energy, and the Corporate Renewable Energy Index Report 2012 (CREX), an index of companies that use renewable energy voluntarily, prepared by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The CREX study … Continue reading Studies reveal 85% of consumers want more wind energy
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Goldwind to Supply Panama Wind Farm With Wind Turbines
Goldwind will supply and install its 2.5-megawatt wind turbines at the Penonome wind farm in Cocle province, the turbine maker’s U.S. subsidiary said. The company didn’t give a price or size of the project, which it said will be the largest in Central America. Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. (2208), China’s largest … Continue reading Goldwind to Supply Panama Wind Farm With Wind Turbines
Continue readingFinancing approved for Wind Farm in Grenada
The wind energy project seeks to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuel for electricity generation. This is a momentous step towards stabilizing electricity prices in Grenada and reducing its carbon footprint. Carriacou’s relative size in relation to the rest of the electricity grid in Grenada means that the effect on the overall grid will be … Continue reading Financing approved for Wind Farm in Grenada
Continue readingOffshore wind energy jobs central to ‘Blue Growth’
The ‘Blue Growth’ Communication includes offshore wind power as a key element of current and future economic activity around Europe’s coast, significantly contributing to Europe’s competitiveness and benefiting other industrial sectors. Today’s Communication by the European Commission shows clearly the potential for additional economic activity in Europe’s coastal waters and recognises the European Wind Energy … Continue reading Offshore wind energy jobs central to ‘Blue Growth’
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Wind energy and solar is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants
Taking into account health and environmental damage, wind and solar power from new plants in Europe is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants, according to a new report. Many people find it difficult to calculate the true cost of their electricity. Special duties, taxes and subsidies all add up to influence … Continue reading Wind energy and solar is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants
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