Twelve wind turbines will come on stream by the end of 2014. Construction work on the Königshovener Höhe wind farm is in full swing, with the first wind turbine having been successfully installed today. In a first step, a lattice-boom crane hoisted the steel tower elements onto the concrete tower which had been completed before. … Continue reading First wind turbine installed at Königshovener Höhe wind farm
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ABB to Enable Integration of Wind Energy in Alaskan Island Microgrid
ABB, the leading power and automation group, will install its PowerStore, an integrated commercial flywheel technology to integrate with a battery system on Kodiak Island in Alaska to enable the integration of more renewable energy from an expanded wind farm to its microgrid and also to address stability challenges that will arise from a crane … Continue reading ABB to Enable Integration of Wind Energy in Alaskan Island Microgrid
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Moventas to service two wind turbines in Eesti Energia’s Aulepa wind farm
Moventas and Eesti Energia have agreed on the service of two WWD3 turbines at the Aulepa wind farm in Western Estonia, plus a lubrication upgrade for all of Aulepa’s sixteen wind turbines by year-end. Emerging failures were detected with the Moventas CMaS condition management system and detailed on-site inspections. At year-end, Moventas carries out a … Continue reading Moventas to service two wind turbines in Eesti Energia’s Aulepa wind farm
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India to introduce offshore wind energy policy targeting 1 gigawatt
India is set to introduce an offshore wind energy policy targeting 1 gigawatt by 2020, seeking to mimic Europe’s success in generating power at sea. The ministry of new and renewable energy will seek cabinet approval for the policy shortly, according to joint secretary Alok Srivastava. “Development of the technology has made offshore wind farm … Continue reading India to introduce offshore wind energy policy targeting 1 gigawatt
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Renewable energy will be key to Paris climate change talks
As France prepares to host the make-or-break ParisClimate Conference in December 2015, and with expectations that the outcome will define global climate efforts in the future, renewable energy is increasingly taking centre stage in the climate discussion. REthinking Energy, a new report released by the International Renewable Energy Agency(IRENA) this week, underlines that renewables must … Continue reading Renewable energy will be key to Paris climate change talks
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Brazil will boost wind power as drought undermines hydro
By 2023, Brazil will have the capacity to generate 22.4 gigawatts of wind power, the government’s Energy Research Agency said. Brazil, the second-largest hydroelectric generator in the world, will expand the use of wind energy over the next ten years as the worst drought in decades raises concerns over the stability of hydro power. … Continue reading Brazil will boost wind power as drought undermines hydro
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Start of the Construction of the Lotnisko Wind Farm, One of the Largest Renewable Energy Projects in Poland
A ceremony took place on 10th of September, 2014 in Wicko (Poland) for the start of the construction of the 90 MW Lotnisko wind farm, which will be based in Kopaniewo, and which is one of the largest project in the Polish wind power industry. The ceremony was attended by representatives of PGE Odnawialna S.A1 … Continue reading Start of the Construction of the Lotnisko Wind Farm, One of the Largest Renewable Energy Projects in Poland
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IFC provides $50 million to 170 MW wind power project of Continuum Wind Energy
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, today announced that it will lend $50 million to two wholly-owned subsidiaries of Continuum Wind Energy (India) to expand access to clean energy, and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. IFC also helped mobilise a loan of $100 million for the project from YES Bank. The financing will … Continue reading IFC provides $50 million to 170 MW wind power project of Continuum Wind Energy
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IEA Wind Power Reports Growth in Generation in 2013
According the annual report of IEA Wind, installed wind power capacity in 2013 in its member countries increased by 12% while electricity generation from wind grew by 21% compared to 2012 levels. The IEA Wind’s annual report presents the cooperative research, development and deployment (R, D&D) efforts of IEA Wind’s member governments and organizations, which … Continue reading IEA Wind Power Reports Growth in Generation in 2013
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EWEA calls on new Commissioner-designates to take the reins on Europe’s energy future
The European Wind Energy Association welcomes the announcement of Alenka Bratušek as Vice President- and Commissioner-designate for Energy Union and Miguel Arias Cañete as the European Commissioner-designate for Energy and Climate Action. This team will be responsible for implementing the European Commission President-elect’s vision of an energy union in Europe and establishing the region as … Continue reading EWEA calls on new Commissioner-designates to take the reins on Europe’s energy future
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Broadwind Energy Gets $14 Million Tower Order From U.S. Company
Broadwind Energy Inc., a Cicero, Illinois-based maker of steel towers, won an order worth $14 million from a U.S. wind-turbine manufacturer. The company will make the towers at factories in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and Abilene, Texas, according to a statement today. The buyer wasn’t identified. Almost three quarters of Broadwind’s 2015 production capacity now has been … Continue reading Broadwind Energy Gets $14 Million Tower Order From U.S. Company
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Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate; wind power poised to support Alberta’s drive for environment
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate Jim Prentice on his first-ballot victory on Saturday, and stands ready to work with his government to ensure wind energy continues on its path as an established and growing player in the Alberta electricity market. One of Mr. Prentice’s five campaign priorities was to establish … Continue reading Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) congratulates new Alberta Premier-designate; wind power poised to support Alberta’s drive for environment
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Gamesa will install 24 wind turbines G97-2.0 MW at Changfangshan wind farm in Shanxi, China
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved another milestone in its Chinese sales strategy, signing a contract with Everbright, the dedicated renewables subsidiary of Chinese industrial conglomerate Everbright Group, for the supply of 48 MW at Changfangshan wind farm. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply, install and commission 24 … Continue reading Gamesa will install 24 wind turbines G97-2.0 MW at Changfangshan wind farm in Shanxi, China
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Enercon delivers first E-115 wind turbines for export wind energy project
ENERCON has launched export of its new E-115 wind energy converter. The first export wind turbines of the efficient 3 MW series are currently being installed near Lelystad in The Netherlands and their installation on 135 m (hub height) towers is expected to be completed in the last quarter of this year. ENERCON launched serial … Continue reading Enercon delivers first E-115 wind turbines for export wind energy project
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Iran to launch a new wind farm
Iran’s Energy Minister Hamid Chitchian said that a wind power plant will be established with a generation capacity of 100 megawatts in Khaf region of Khorasan Razavi province by the end of the current year, Iran’s IRNA news agency reported on September 7. Other wind power plants, with a total capacity of 475MW, will be … Continue reading Iran to launch a new wind farm
Continue readingBrazil to invest $14.9 bn in wind power between 2015 and 2018
Brazil plans to invest nearly $14.9 billion in wind power projects between 2015 and 2018 to boost the amount of installed capacity from that renewable source to 7,227 MW, according the Brazilian Wind Energy Association, ABEeolica. The association estimates that between 2005 and the end of 2014 Brazilian wind energy generation will have avoided 6.5 … Continue reading Brazil to invest $14.9 bn in wind power between 2015 and 2018
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Norway losing in $6billion wind energy boom
Divergent tax policies mean Norway risks missing out on most of a $6billion wind-power boom while neighboring Sweden benefits. Norway, which aims to triple wind capacity by the end of the decade, has erected one turbine for every seven installed in Sweden since the countries signed a pact to share renewable production two years ago. … Continue reading Norway losing in $6billion wind energy boom
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Nordex successfully entering the Lithuanian wind power market with Delta wind turbines
Nordex has received its first contract from Lithuania and will be supplying eight N117/3000 wind turbines for the “Jurbarkas” wind farm from spring 2015. The wind farm is located close to the town of the same name in an agricultural region in the western part of the country around 50 kilometres from the Baltic Sea. … Continue reading Nordex successfully entering the Lithuanian wind power market with Delta wind turbines
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Northland Power Acquires Majority Equity Stake in North Sea Offshore Wind Power Farms From RWE Innogy
Northland Power Inc., (“Northland”) (TSX:NPI)(TSX:NPI.PR.A)(TSX:NPI.PR.C)(TSX:NPI.DB.A)(TSX:NPI.DB.B), Toronto, and RWE Innogy GmbH, Essen, have signed an agreement for Northland to acquire an 85% equity stake in three offshore wind projects, consisting of Nordsee One, a 332 megawatt (MW) project currently in advanced development, as well as Nordsee Two and Nordsee Three, which are in early stages of … Continue reading Northland Power Acquires Majority Equity Stake in North Sea Offshore Wind Power Farms From RWE Innogy
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Gamesa wind energy launches accelerated share capital increase
After the Board of Directors approval, Gamesa announced today to the Spanish Securities Regulator (CNMV) a share capital increase of a maximum of 25,388,070 shares, equivalent to approximately 9.99% of the current capital of the company through an accelerated book-building. This operation allows the Company a flexible way to access business opportunities available in the … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy launches accelerated share capital increase
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