Nordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and assembly of seven high-wind turbines for the Irish “Glenough 2” and “Gibbett Hill” projects. “Glenough 2” entails an extension to an existing 32.5 MW wind farm, which Nordex previously also built, while “Gibbett Hill” is a new 15 MW wind farm. The two projects are … Continue reading Wind energy in Ireland: Nordex prevailing again in the high-wind power segment
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Wind Energy in France – market value and forecasts to 2016
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w3n5cc/wind_energy_in_fra) has announced the addition of the “Wind Energy in France” report to their offering. Wind Energy in France industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2007-11, and forecast to 2016). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics … Continue reading Wind Energy in France – market value and forecasts to 2016
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Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) announces that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Finavera Wind Energy (TSX-V: FVR) to acquire its Wildmare wind energy project located in British Columbia, Canada. The purchase price of this asset will be approximately $22.0 million, subject to adjustments based on the realization … Continue reading Innergex acquires a 77 MW wind farm in British Columbia
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Finavera Wind Energy announces $22 million sale of 77 MW wildmare wind power project
Finavera Wind Energy Inc. (‘Finavera Wind Energy’ or the ‘Company’) (TSX-V: FVR) is pleased to announce it has signed a binding Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell the 77 megawatt (“MW”) Wildmare Wind Energy Project for approximately $22,000,000 to Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex”). The Wildmare Wind Energy Project, located near the community … Continue reading Finavera Wind Energy announces $22 million sale of 77 MW wildmare wind power project
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GE wind turbines to power Comexhidro wind farm in Santa Catarina, Mexico
GE (NYSE: GE), a leading global provider of wind energy, will provide Comexhidro eight 2.75-megawatt (MW) wind turbines that will generate clean energy for public lighting in the municipality of Santa Catarina, Nuevo León. The wind farm will help Santa Catarina, Nuevo León, reduce greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to the amount produced by 10,000 cars … Continue reading GE wind turbines to power Comexhidro wind farm in Santa Catarina, Mexico
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Eight GE 2.75-Megawatt Wind Turbines Will Generate Wind Energy for Public Lighting in Santa Catarina. The Mexican Wind Energy Association Estimates the Country’s Wind Energy Potential at More than 50,000 Megawatts. GE is Celebrating a Decade in the Wind Industry with 18,000 Wind Turbines Installed Worldwide. GE (NYSE: GE), a leading global provider of wind energy, will … Continue reading GE Wind Turbines to Power Comexhidro Wind Farm in Mexico
Continue readingWind power project in Canada sold to Innergex
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc., a Canadian independent renewable power producer, on July 26 said it has entered into an agreement with Finavera Wind Energy to acquire its Wildmare wind farm in British Columbia, Canada for approximately C$22 million ($21.8 million). The amount to be paid is subject to adjustments, depending on certain milestones and events. … Continue reading Wind power project in Canada sold to Innergex
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Wind energy in Ireland: Vestas will supply 12 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas will supply 12 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines to Lisheen, Ireland, after receiving an order from Bord Gáis. Bord Gáis is a state owned utility company based in Cork and is one of the leading energy providers in Ireland. This project was successfully won based on an OJEU (Official Journal of the European Union) tender … Continue reading Wind energy in Ireland: Vestas will supply 12 V90-2.0 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingTwo wind turbines supply electricity to U.S. border station
The following article is one in a series of case studies included in AWEA’s recently published Small Wind Turbine Market Report Year End 2011. Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the U.S. initiated a program to expand and upgrade its border stations with Canada and Mexico. Federal agencies have aggressive clean energy and carbon reduction … Continue reading Two wind turbines supply electricity to U.S. border station
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Gamesa wind energy regains operating profitability and reduces debt
REVE Gamesa regains operating profitability (€12MM at the recurring EBIT level¹) and reduces debt ahead of schedule (€100MM) in 2Q12. The outlook for the second half of 2012 has prompted a review of guidance for wind turbine growth and profitability in 2012. The new Business Plan and the development of new lines of action to … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy regains operating profitability and reduces debt
Continue readingGerman fund buys 56 MW wind turbines from Gamesa
Gamesa, global leader in technology in the wind energy sector, has signed an agreement with the German real capital asset manager KGAL GmbH & Co. KG for the sale of three wind farms in France and one in Germany, with a total installed capacity of 56 MW, to KGAL’s renewable energy fund for institutional investors … Continue reading German fund buys 56 MW wind turbines from Gamesa
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Trustpower set to expand South Australian wind farm
The Tauranga-based listed firm says the 270 megawatt wind farm near Adelaide is expected to cost up to $439 million, a decrease of 6% from earlier estimates. Trustpower chief executive Vince Hawkesworth says the strong Australian dollar has been to its advantage. He says the project has all the characteristics of what a good wind … Continue reading Trustpower set to expand South Australian wind farm
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Top U.S. Energy Department Official Visits Iowa, Calls on Congress to Extend Wind Energy PTC
REVE In 2011, Iowa generated nearly 19 percent of its total electricity from wind energy, making it one of America’s wind energy leaders. According to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), Iowa’s wind industry supported 4,000 to 5,000 direct and indirect jobs in 2010. Today, Under Secretary for Energy (Acting) and Assistant Secretary for … Continue reading Top U.S. Energy Department Official Visits Iowa, Calls on Congress to Extend Wind Energy PTC
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Iberdrola earns €1,801 million to june despite sharp drop in Spain
IBERDROLA’s first half earnings were €1,800.5 million (+15.2%), with Ebitda up 2% at €4,086.8 million. These results reflect the important contribution of the company’s international business despite worsening conditions in Spain. All Group divisions have produced improved results, although liberalised and networks businesses in Spain have shown strong downward trends. International business earnings rose … Continue reading Iberdrola earns €1,801 million to june despite sharp drop in Spain
Continue readingAcciona’s wind power capacity totalled 6,965 MW
EBITDA totalled 677 million euros and revenue closed at 3.35 billion euros. ACCIONA’s attributed net profit in the first half of 2012 totalled 80 million euros, 67.7% less than the 248 million euros obtained between January and June of 2011. The 2011 results included capital gains of 210 million euros from the sale of two … Continue reading Acciona’s wind power capacity totalled 6,965 MW
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Fifth Third Bank Buys 30% Green Power From Missouri Wind Farm
Fifth Third Bank today announced its purchase of 60 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of wind power in 2012. Equivalent to 30 percent of the Bank’s projected 2012 electricity consumption, this wind will be sourced from the Lost Creek Wind Farm in DeKalb County in northwest Missouri. As a result of this purchase, … Continue reading Fifth Third Bank Buys 30% Green Power From Missouri Wind Farm
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Freudenberg Group Engages in American Wind Energy Market
The Freudenberg Group has developed a broad range of technically challenging product solutions and services for the fast growing American wind energy market. Various operating companies of the Freudenberg Group are dedicating considerable effort to the development of renewable energy resources. The extensive product portfolio ranges from sealing product innovations from Simrit, over several thousand … Continue reading Freudenberg Group Engages in American Wind Energy Market
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European wind power industry backs Commission proposal to boost carbon price
The European Commission has today taken action to shore-up the EU’s Emission Trading System (ETS) by proposing to delay the auctioning of carbon allowances. Delaying allowances is needed to prevent further falls in the carbon price. The move must now be agreed by Member States and the European Parliament. “The European Commission has finally taken … Continue reading European wind power industry backs Commission proposal to boost carbon price
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Wind farm: UK subsidy cut less severe than feared but future targets in jeopardy
Investors and potential investors in onshore wind energy in the UK can breathe a sigh of relief today after the government agreed to cut subsidies by 10% from April 2013, and not 25% as was previously feared. “Renewable energy will create a multibillion-pound boom for the British economy, driving growth and supporting jobs across the … Continue reading Wind farm: UK subsidy cut less severe than feared but future targets in jeopardy
Continue readingWind turbines: On turbine sound, it’s Bryce vs. science
Insistent wind critic Robert Bryce had a column in the National Review last week which raised a number of objections to wind power. Clean Line Energy’s Jimmy Glotfelty responded in an op-ed, to which Mr. Bryce has written an additional response. Among the issues Mr. Bryce discusses is that of wind turbine sound. The following … Continue reading Wind turbines: On turbine sound, it’s Bryce vs. science
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