Gamesa will install 129 of its G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at 10 wind farms which Santa Vitória do Palmar Holding is set to develop in southern Brazil and will perform operation and maintenance (O&M) services on the machines for 20 years. It is the first contract signed with a subsidiary of the country’s national power … Continue reading Gamesa strengthens its Brazilian wind power presence with 258 MW
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International Summit on Solar and Wind Energy in West China
The ninth International Summit on Solar and Wind Energy in West China opened Wednesday in Northwest China’s city of Lanzhou, bringing together 150 experts from China, Israel, Pakistan, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria. China’s experience with renewable energy can be shared with and used by other developing countries, experts attending a UN-sponsored workshop on clean energy … Continue reading International Summit on Solar and Wind Energy in West China
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TWN Wind Power to supply White Earth Nation with wind turbines
TWN Wind Power has signed an agreement with the White Earth Nation of Minnesota to supply two 40kW wind turbines . The small wind turbines will be used to power the White Earth Community Service Center in Naytahwaush and the Ojibwa Building Supplies facility in Waubun. “We are excited to have formed this relationship to … Continue reading TWN Wind Power to supply White Earth Nation with wind turbines
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 140 MW Pacific Wind power plant in the US
EDF Renewable Energy, the US subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, announces commissioning of the 140 MW Pacific Wind Farm, in the State of California. Developed, built and owned by EDF Renewable Energy, Pacific Wind project is located in Kern County in California. The electricity generated by the 70 REpower turbines will be sold to San … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 140 MW Pacific Wind power plant in the US
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Charles Koch gets it wrong on wind power’s cost
Wind power is an American success story that is creating affordable electricity and tens of thousands of new American jobs. But we need for Congress to act to extend the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and let wind finish the job. Billionaire and Koch Industries CEO Charles G. Koch had an op-ed on … Continue reading Charles Koch gets it wrong on wind power’s cost
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Challenging steel, concrete is now being used in wind turbines
In addition to the story on concrete turbines, this edition of Wind Directions has a special comprehensive package on EWEA celebrating its 30th anniversary and the achievements of the European wind power sector during the past three decades. It may not become the norm, but some wind turbine suppliers are beginning to switch to concrete … Continue reading Challenging steel, concrete is now being used in wind turbines
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AWEA terminates Exelon membership over anti-PTC moves
Despite Exelon’s actions, Kelley is not worried about division among AWEA’s 2,000 member companies. In fact, he says other utilities and organizations, including the Edison Electric Institute, the association of electric shareholder-owned utilities, not only support wind but also the PTC’s extension. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has removed Chicago-based Exelon Corp. from its … Continue reading AWEA terminates Exelon membership over anti-PTC moves
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Western Wind Energy Provides Update on Sale Process
Western Wind is a vertically integrated renewable energy production company that owns and operates wind and solar generation facilities with 165 net MW of rated capacity in production, in the States of California and Arizona. Western Wind further owns substantial development assets for both solar and wind energy in the U.S. The Company is headquartered … Continue reading Western Wind Energy Provides Update on Sale Process
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Typical Wind Farm Supports Nearly 1,100 Jobs; Adds Millions of Dollars to Local Communities
Each major wind farm in America creates nearly 1,100 jobs and can add tens of millions of dollars in new taxes and other benefits to the communities where they’re located, according to two new reports from the Natural Resources Defense Council. A new 250-megawatt wind farm will create 1,079 jobs throughout the many steps of … Continue reading Typical Wind Farm Supports Nearly 1,100 Jobs; Adds Millions of Dollars to Local Communities
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OwnEnergy Announces Groundbreaking Investment
OwnEnergy is the leading developer of mid-sized and community wind projects, enabling landowners and communities to build and profit directly from their own local wind farms. OwnEnergy, Inc. a leading developer of mid-sized and community wind projects, announced today that NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR), has joined its … Continue reading OwnEnergy Announces Groundbreaking Investment
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MY signs strategic cooperation agreement with CGNPC on wind and solar power development
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (NYSE: MY) is a leading and fast-growing wind turbine manufacturer in China, focusing on designing, manufacturing, selling and servicing megawatt-class wind turbines. Ming Yang produces advanced, highly adaptable wind turbines with high energy output and provides customers with comprehensive post-sales services. Ming Yang cooperates with aerodyne Energiesysteme, one … Continue reading MY signs strategic cooperation agreement with CGNPC on wind and solar power development
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Suzlon wins 84 MW order from Continuum Wind Energy
Indian wind power group Suzlon has won an 84MW order from independent power producer Continuum Wind Energy. The S95 turbine with its 95 meter rotor diameter is part of Suzlon’s S9X suite, which features larger and more efficient rotors, increased hub heights and technology enhancements, like the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) technology, are designed … Continue reading Suzlon wins 84 MW order from Continuum Wind Energy
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Wind energy could meet many times world’s total power demand by 2030
In 2030, if all energy is converted to clean energy, humans will consume about 11.5 terawatts of power every year, all sources combined. If there is to be a clean-energy economy based on renewable energy, wind power will no doubt have to help meet much of that demand. In a new study, researchers at Stanford … Continue reading Wind energy could meet many times world’s total power demand by 2030
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Wind energy could provide up to half the world’s power supply with little environmental impact, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Delaware and Stanford University. The study debunks previous assessments that suggested wind wouldn’t be a feasible way to power much of the world’s grid due to environmental and power … Continue reading Wind energy could meet many times world’s total power demand by 2030
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Wind energy can power the world, says two new studies
The potential is there, if we can build enough wind turbines,” said co-author of the PNAS study Mark Z. Jacobson, a civil and environmental engineer at Stanford. Wind power is up to the challenge of providing more-than-enough energy for global society, according to two new and unrelated studies. Both studies, one published in Nature Climate … Continue reading Wind energy can power the world, says two new studies
Continue readingWind Energy Not Enough to Affect Global Climate
“The future of wind energy is likely to be determined by economic, political and technical constraints rather than geophysical limits,” said Kate Marvel, lead author of the paper and a scientist in the Laboratory’s Program for Climate Model Diagnosis and Intercomparison. Though there is enough power in the earth’s winds to be a primary source … Continue reading Wind Energy Not Enough to Affect Global Climate
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Nordex introducing new service package
“Premium Light” is positioned between the “Extended” and “Premium” contracts in terms of future-proofing investments. Unlike the conventional “Premium” contract, it does not include repairs, deliveries of spare parts or the replacement of for example gearboxes, generators, rotor blades or main converter. “Premium Light” is particularly targeted at customers who wish to minimise the administrative … Continue reading Nordex introducing new service package
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Wind energy can meet global energy demands
As the number of wind turbines increase, the amount of energy that is extracted increases. But at some point, the winds would be slowed so much that adding more wind turbines will not generate more electricity. Using models, the team was able to determine that more than 400 terrawatts (TW) of power could be extracted … Continue reading Wind energy can meet global energy demands
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Renewable energy attractiveness indices
Spain and Italy’s sovereign credit crises have continued to drag them further down the index, while the UK’s plethora of policy announcements this quarter have garnered little clarity for investors. Welcome to the 2012 global economy. Growth in many countries is faltering and unemployment rates are stagnating. Even the rapid growth countries are showing signs … Continue reading Renewable energy attractiveness indices
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The Wind-Hydro-Pumped Station of El Hierro
The El Hierro Sustainability Plan, approved on the 27th of November, 1997 by the Council of the island of El Hierro, poses the idea of making the island a self-sustained location. This possibility has been backed up in the “White Paper for a Community StrategyAction Plan” developed by the European Commission, which includes the following … Continue reading The Wind-Hydro-Pumped Station of El Hierro
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