In an attempt to escape the energy crisis triggered by frequent power cuts, lack of fuel and the deterioration of national networks and power stations, the Egyptian government has signaled its intent to expand the use of new and renewable energy, notably solar energy. Despite the enormous potential, it’s still a daunting prospect because of … Continue reading Egypt aims to produce 20% of power from solar energy and wind power by 2020
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Mainstream granted consent to build 450 MW offshore wind farm
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power has received consent from the Scottish Ministers to build and operate its 450 megawatt Neart na Gaoithe (“NnG”) offshore wind farm in the Outer Forth Estuary in the North Sea. This will be the first large-scale offshore wind farm constructed and operated in Scottish waters to be … Continue reading Mainstream granted consent to build 450 MW offshore wind farm
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MidAmerican Energy will install 67 more turbines in western Iowa wind farm
MidAmerican Energy announced Friday it is adding $280 million to its investment in wind energy in Iowa — an expansion that will install 67 more Iowa-made wind turbines in western Iowa and enable the company to provide wind-powered electricity to more than 1 million Iowa homes. If approved by the Iowa Utilities Board, the … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy will install 67 more turbines in western Iowa wind farm
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Albertans solidly support development of more wind energy
Environmentally and economically, there are too many upsides to renewables like wind energy for Alberta to ignore. This is confirmed by recent public opinion research done by Nanos Research on behalf of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA). Nanos Research examined the views of Albertans on a wide range of electricity issues, focusing on the … Continue reading Albertans solidly support development of more wind energy
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EOCYCLE 25 direct-drive wind turbine
Eocycle Technologies Inc., designer and manufacturer of the EOCYCLE 25 direct-drive wind turbine, has entered into a long-term agreement with Mita-Teknik A/S of Denmark for the supply of wind turbine controls. Mita-Teknik’s control systems will further enhance the safe and reliable operation of the EOCYCLE 25 wind turbine while optimizing its energy yield under all … Continue reading EOCYCLE 25 direct-drive wind turbine
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Wärtsilä supplies flexible capacity to integrate wind power and solar energy in Oklahoma
Wärtsilä has been contracted to supply a 56 MW Smart Power Generation power plant to the Stillwater Utilities Authority (SUA) in Oklahoma, USA. The contract was signed in September 2014 and the equipment delivery will begin in November 2015. The power station will be used to balance wind and solar generation in Oklahoma. “When the … Continue reading Wärtsilä supplies flexible capacity to integrate wind power and solar energy in Oklahoma
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First Wind Selects GE’s Wind PowerUp* Platform to Increase Output from U.S. Wind Farms
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced it has contracted with renewable power producer First Wind to implement GE’s PowerUp services on 107 GE 1.5-77 and 1.5-82.5 wind turbines at the Milford I and Milford II wind farms in Utah. PowerUp is a software-enabled platform that can increase a wind farm’s output by up to 5 percent—taking … Continue reading First Wind Selects GE’s Wind PowerUp* Platform to Increase Output from U.S. Wind Farms
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E.ON’s 283 wind turbines enrolled in PowerUp services have increased wind power output
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that E.ON has achieved up to four percent more power output from the first 283 of 469 GE 1.5-77 wind turbines enrolled in GE’s Wind PowerUp services, a customized software-enabled platform that increases a wind farm’s output by up to 5 percent, taking into account environmental and site conditions. This … Continue reading E.ON’s 283 wind turbines enrolled in PowerUp services have increased wind power output
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Economic potential of offshore wind power showcased in Atlantic City, N.J.
Offshore wind energy projects off the coasts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts are aiming to start construction next year and bring an energy source familiar in Europe to the U.S. for the first time, company executives said this week in Atlantic City at the industry’s major annual conference. “This is the year it happens,” said … Continue reading Economic potential of offshore wind power showcased in Atlantic City, N.J.
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Iberdrola’s TLPWIND project, an R&D initiative with a focus on the offshore wind power
The TLPWIND project aims to create a highly reliable model for offshore wind energy that will allow to drastically shorten installation times and cut costs. Iberdrola, via its engineering and construction subsidiary, the Scottish University of Strathclyde and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult have started work on the TLPWIND project, an R&D initiative with … Continue reading Iberdrola’s TLPWIND project, an R&D initiative with a focus on the offshore wind power
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Suzlon to build 2,000 MW wind power projects over next 5 years in Madhya Pradesh
Wind power gear maker Suzlon plans to execute 2,000 MW wind energy projects over next five years in Madhya Pradesh as it looks at setting up manufacturing base in the state. “Suzlon Group intends to build 2,000 MW of new wind energy projects in Madhya Pradesh over the next five years and establish supporting manufacturing … Continue reading Suzlon to build 2,000 MW wind power projects over next 5 years in Madhya Pradesh
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Wind energy in Turkey: Gamesa to supply wind turbines to Kardemir wind farm
This wind farm, which will be equipped with nine G97-2.0 MW wind turbines, is the second wind power facility being developed by this Turkish company. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement with Ayres Elektrik Üretim A.?. that belongs to Kardemir, group of companies specialised in the steel sector, for … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey: Gamesa to supply wind turbines to Kardemir wind farm
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EDF Energy Renewables signs wind power contract for 200 MW Texas wind farm
EDF Renewable Services has entered into a Balance of Plant (BOP) contract with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to provide BOP services for the Mesquite Creek Wind facility. Currently under construction, the 200 megawatt (MW) project is located in Dawson and Borden Counties, Texas. The 118 General Electric (GE) 1.7 MW wind turbines are expected to … Continue reading EDF Energy Renewables signs wind power contract for 200 MW Texas wind farm
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Philippines eyes raising megawatts for wind energy projects
The National Renewable Energy Board say raising installation targets for wind energy projects to 500 megawatts will help ease the summer power crisis in 2015. Not many are interested in the idea, however, according to NREB member and Energy Development Corporation (EDC) executive vice president Ernesto Pantangco. “As NREB, we are proposing an increase … Continue reading Philippines eyes raising megawatts for wind energy projects
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U.S. top 10 wind energy states
Currently the U.S. only gets three percent of its energy from wind power, but the Mike Prior, Executive Director of the Iowa Wind Energy Association, expects that number to rise in the coming years. Here is a look at the top ten states that produce the most wind energy and the percentage of energy that … Continue reading U.S. top 10 wind energy states
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Suzlon subsidiary Senvion has signed three new wind power contracts for UK onshore wind farm
Suzlon subsidiary Senvion has signed three new wind energy contracts for UK onshore wind power plants with a total capacity of 39MW with long-standing customers Energiekontor UK, EDF Energy Renewables (EDF ER) and the Ventus Funds. Energiekontor’s 16.4MW Gayton le Marsh wind farm in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, will use eight MM92 wind turbines – the … Continue reading Suzlon subsidiary Senvion has signed three new wind power contracts for UK onshore wind farm
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Duke Energy Renewable Services lands O&M agreements for Rosiere and Lincoln wind power plants
Duke Energy Renewable Services has signed five-year service agreements for two wind power projects in Kewaunee County, Wis., owned by Madison Gas and Electric and Wisconsin Public Service. Duke began supplying each project with service and maintenance work on Sept. 24. “These contracts are a testimony to our growing footprint as a financially strong, safe … Continue reading Duke Energy Renewable Services lands O&M agreements for Rosiere and Lincoln wind power plants
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Bolivia builds a new wind farm
The Bolivian government is seeking bidders to build a 20-megawatt wind farm for $50 million. Bolivia President Evo Morales said the project will be located in the Cochabamba region, in the nation’s Midwest. Bolivia has inaugurated its first solar energy plant, built by Spanish company Isotron and partly financed with a grant from Denmark. President … Continue reading Bolivia builds a new wind farm
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Acciona Windpower starts the supply of wind turbines for a 300 MW wind farm in Texas
Acciona Windpower, an ACCIONA group subsidiary company dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of wind turbines, has begun the supply of one hundred AW 116/3000 wind turbines for a wind power complex in Texas managed by the global asset manager, Capital Dynamics. The wind turbines will be installed in the Green Pastures wind complex, … Continue reading Acciona Windpower starts the supply of wind turbines for a 300 MW wind farm in Texas
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Kansas wind power industry set to take off
Kansas has nearly 3,000 megawatts of wind energy capacity in 25 wind farms, placing it among the top states in the nation. This year started slowly, with months going by with little activity. But at this point, there are four wind farms under construction, with about 475 megawatts of capacity. They are Slate Creek wind … Continue reading Kansas wind power industry set to take off
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