The mainland’s National Development and Reform Commission is consulting the renewables industry on cutting wind power prices by an average of 6 per cent. Beijing should think twice before cutting wind power tariffs because such a move could see the wind power industry fall short of Beijing’s development target for 2020, mainland wind … Continue reading China warned not to cut wind energy tariffs
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Iran is planning to produce 5,000 MW using renewable energy sources, wind power and solar energy
“The Renewable Energy Organization [of Iran] has comprehensive plans underway with respect to utilization of clean methods of energy supply,” said the organization’s managing director, Yusef Armodeli, in a Friday interview. “Iran has put the objective of producing 5,000 MW [of clean energy] from renewable sources in the next five years on its agenda,” … Continue reading Iran is planning to produce 5,000 MW using renewable energy sources, wind power and solar energy
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Vestas receives a 50 MW wind power order in China
Vestas has received a wind energy order from Hanas, for a total capacity of 50 MW. This is the fourth order from Hanas in 2014. The Hanas order features 25 V100-2.0MW wind turbines to be installed in Ningxia, a province in the northwest of China, during the second quarter of 2015. President of Vestas … Continue reading Vestas receives a 50 MW wind power order in China
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Pakistan can produce 150,000 MW from wind power
“Pakistan has the potential of producing approximately 150,000 MW of power from wind energy sources,” Mr. Shah Faisal Afridi, President Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said. While referring to a recent report compiled by United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which adds that the wind projects can fetch an investment of around … Continue reading Pakistan can produce 150,000 MW from wind power
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Dominica wind farm in Mexico
The Dominica wind farm in Mexico is being built following the sustainable worksite model conceived by Enel Green Power and already used at the Mura and San Pellegrino hydropower plants in Italy. Being built with the complete involvement of local communities, the Dominica wind farm in Mexico will generate more than 600 new jobs and … Continue reading Dominica wind farm in Mexico
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Wind power is more cheaper than gas
It’s no surprise that if environmental costs are considered, renewables—particularly wind power—are a far better bargain than coal power. But it might surprise many that according to a new such analysis, nuclear power lags far behind wind energy and even hydroelectric power in its economic impact, at least in the European Union. Energy costs are … Continue reading Wind power is more cheaper than gas
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Gamesa will supply 33 wind turbines at a wind power in Jordan being developed by Elecnor
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed its first contract in Jordan, where the company will supply 66 MW to Elecnor. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will install 33 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines at the Maan wind farm being built by Elecnor in the south of Jordan for the … Continue reading Gamesa will supply 33 wind turbines at a wind power in Jordan being developed by Elecnor
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Wind Power Could Provide Almost One-Fifth Of Global Electricity By 2030
Wind power capacity could increase nearly seven-fold by 2030, reaching a total of more than 2,000 gigawatts and meeting almost 20 percent of electricity demand, according to a new report. Released on Wednesday, the Global Wind Energy Outlook 2014 says that while wind power is already in 90 countries — with a total installed capacity … Continue reading Wind Power Could Provide Almost One-Fifth Of Global Electricity By 2030
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Wind energy capacity nears China’s development target
China saw robust development of wind power in the first half of this year while the European green sector struggled, according to data from an industrial expo on Wednesday. More than 7 gigawatts of wind power generating capacity was connected to the state grid by the end of June 2014, representing an increase of … Continue reading Wind energy capacity nears China’s development target
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Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
The global cumulative installed capacity for wind power is expected to reach 760.35 GW by 2020, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Favorable regulatory scenario with a view to reduce carbon footprints is expected to be a key driving factor for the market. Governmental support in the form of tax benefits … Continue reading Global Wind Power Market Expected to Reach 760.35 GW by 2020
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Brazil’s Eletrosul begins 181 MW wind farm
Rio Grande do Sul have authorized federal company Eletrosul to start construction of the 181 MW Hermenegildo wind power complex. Estimated total investment in the 13 wind energy projects is R$900m (US$362m). They should enter commercial operation by 1 January 2016 since Electrosul contracted the power at last year’s A-3 auction. General Electric will … Continue reading Brazil’s Eletrosul begins 181 MW wind farm
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Nordex wind power gets 27 MW France wind turbines order
Nordex SE has received an order to supply and install the “Haut Plateau Picard” wind farm. This project consists of eleven wind turbines from the N100/2500 series, which Nordex will install in spring 2015. The project has been planned on Nordex technology thanks to Volkswind France SAS, a developer and independent power producer which has … Continue reading Nordex wind power gets 27 MW France wind turbines order
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Acciona Energia is awarded a prize for its innovative solutions in wind power in Poland
ACCIONA Energía has been awarded the first Prize by the Green Phoenix Foundation for the Development of Ecoenergy in recognition of its innovative solutions in the wind power sector in Poland, where the company owns and operates two wind farms with a total capacity of megawatts (MW). The prize was announced during the Eco Power … Continue reading Acciona Energia is awarded a prize for its innovative solutions in wind power in Poland
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Gamesa consolidates its presence in Mexico wind power with the sale of a 74 MW wind farm to Grupo México
The wind farm is equipped with 37 of Gamesa’s G80-2.0 MW wind turbines and is located in one of the country’s windiest regions. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has delivered to Grupo México, a leading Mexican company, a 74 MW wind farm located in the state of Oaxaca, one of the country’s … Continue reading Gamesa consolidates its presence in Mexico wind power with the sale of a 74 MW wind farm to Grupo México
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U.S. added 419 megawatts of wind power capacity in the third quarter
The U.S. added 419 megawatts of wind power capacity in the third quarter, as installations in the first nine months surpassed all of last year, the American Wind Energy Association said. More than 20 percent of the nation’s existing 62,300 megawatts are in Texas, which had the largest rate of installations during the third quarter. … Continue reading U.S. added 419 megawatts of wind power capacity in the third quarter
Continue readingService for wind energy in China
China is the world’s largest wind energy market with more than 100 GW of wind power capacity, equivalent to about 65,000 wind turbines, and is currently adding more than 30 new wind turbines per day. Operations and maintenance, or O&M, work on China’s huge and growing fleet of wind farms is on course to be … Continue reading Service for wind energy in China
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EDC gets $315-M loan for Philippines wind power project
Energy Development Corp. (EDC), which has several government contracts for renewable energy (RE) development, signed a $315-million financing agreement with a group of foreign and local banks for the construction of the 150-megawatt (MW) Burgos wind energy project (BWP) in Ilocos Norte. The finance facility, denominated in US dollars and Philippine pesos, will mature in … Continue reading EDC gets $315-M loan for Philippines wind power project
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Suzlon bags contracts for 150 MW wind power projects
Suzlon Group is the world’s fifth largest wind turbine maker and has installed generation capacity of over 24,700 MW. Suzlon Group has bagged contracts for wind power projects having total capacity of 150 MW. The orders have been received from various entities including Malpani Group, Rajasthan Gum Group, KRBL, Sterling Agro Group and an assortment … Continue reading Suzlon bags contracts for 150 MW wind power projects
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Gamesa lifts wind power capacity under maintenance in Mexico to 1,000 MW
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has lifted capacity under operation and maintenance (O&M) in Mexico to 1,000 MW, a milestone which reinforces the company’s solid position in this business segment and complements its leadership of the Mexican market, in which it is also the largest OEM by market share. Gamesa started up … Continue reading Gamesa lifts wind power capacity under maintenance in Mexico to 1,000 MW
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EU loans €85m for wind farm in Austria
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing an €85 million loan for the development of wind energy projects in Austria. The funds will be channelled through the Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien AG (RLB NÖW) bank. Project promoter WindLandKraft GmbH will build and operate three wind power projects, which will include 34 wind turbines and have a total … Continue reading EU loans €85m for wind farm in Austria
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