The development of the V164 wind turbine is on track and several main components are close to completion at Vestas facilities both in Aarhus, Denmark and in the Isle of Wight, UK. The development of the game changing V164-8.0 MW turbine is progressing according to schedule and several main components are close to completion. “We … Continue reading Vestas is on track with the development of the V164-8.0 MW wind turbine
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€10-25 billion needed to secure Europe’s nuclear power stations
Hundreds of defects have been detected in nuclear power stations across Europe, according to a European Commission report leaked to German and French media. Fixing these faults could run up a bill of €10-25 billion, the report says. Die Welt, a German daily newspaper, says that the European Commission investigation into the continent’s nuclear fleet – originally … Continue reading €10-25 billion needed to secure Europe’s nuclear power stations
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Wind energy in Vietnam: new wind farm in in Bac Lieu
The Bac Lieu-based Cong Ly Construction and Trading Co Ltd has relied on the efforts of 1, 000 workers over the past 18 months to install the wind turbines. Under the wind power project, 62 wind turbines with total capacity of 99.2 MW will be installed at a total cost of VND5,200 billion ($US250 million), … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam: new wind farm in in Bac Lieu
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LM Wind Power announces expansion in Brazil
The wind energy development in the northeast of Brazil is predicted to contribute to the generation of 1,500 direct jobs with an overall investment of 100 million reais. LM Wind Power will join companies such as the Argentine turbine manufacturer IMPSA, tower manufacturer RM Wind and Iraeta, a company that produces flanges which also has … Continue reading LM Wind Power announces expansion in Brazil
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China’s Ralls Corp. sues Obama over wind farm
As the campaigns intensify, Obama has been facing mounting pressure from his Republican rival Mitt Romney who blamed him for not being tough enough on China. The Chinese government has repeatedly urged the United States to abide by its commitment against protectionism and maintain a free, open and just international trade environment. A Chinese-owned company … Continue reading China’s Ralls Corp. sues Obama over wind farm
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Vestas win UK wind energy contract
The order has been placed by Keadby Wind Farm Ltd; which is a company wholly owned by SSE. SSE is a leading electricity and gas company, operating in the UK and Ireland. They are the UK’s second largest generation business, with a total capacity of just over 11,300 MW. Vestas has received an order for … Continue reading Vestas win UK wind energy contract
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Vestas says former CFO did India deals without approval
The reason for this unusual step is that the management of Vestas has become aware of two agreements in India concluded by Henrik Nørremark on behalf of Vestas in the autumn of 2011, which neither the Board nor the CEO knew about. Henrik Nørremark seems to have entered into these agreements in violation of the … Continue reading Vestas says former CFO did India deals without approval
Continue readingVestas shifts offshore wind energy programme to 8 MW wind turbine
Vestas will reveal plans to upgrade its offshore wind power ambitions to focus on an 8MW wind turbine. The V164 platform was from the very beginning developed with a possible potential of increasing the turbine size. The progress in the technology development has now shown that an 8 MW version will offer lower cost of … Continue reading Vestas shifts offshore wind energy programme to 8 MW wind turbine
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Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) reaffirmed the wind energy industry’s commitment to respecting and protecting wildlife habitat and the environment in the wake of the release of the Ontario Environmental Commissioner’s Annual Report Part II. Indeed, the wind energy industry globally and here in Ontario has a strong track record of partnering with academic … Continue reading Wind Energy Working to Protect Birds, Bats and Wildlife
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Testing wind turbines to their limits
A large climatic chamber which can test offshore wind turbine components in extreme temperatures ranging from -60 degrees Celsius to +60 degrees was unveiled in Antwerp on Thursday as part of a new research and development facility. An element of the Offshore Wind Application Lab (OWI-Lab), the climate chamber, is housed inside a structure in … Continue reading Testing wind turbines to their limits
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Gamesa wind energy to supply 15 wind turbines in Italy
The first order signed with Toshiba Europe T&D, for a project that will promote Eolica Erchie in the Puglia Region, includes 15 wind turbines G90-2.0 MW. Gamesa, a global technology leader in the wind energy market, will supply 30 MW in Italy to the wind farm that Eolica Erchie develops in the Province of Brindisi, … Continue reading Gamesa wind energy to supply 15 wind turbines in Italy
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REpower successful at HUSUM Wind Energy
“The trade fair was a success for REpower. We had very promising discussions with our customers – particularly customers from Germany,” says Jens Müller-Nielsen, Managing Director of REpower Systems GmbH, the subsidiary in charge of business in Germany. “Potential business partners also availed themselves of the opportunity to obtain detailed information about REpower and its … Continue reading REpower successful at HUSUM Wind Energy
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Europe accounts for over 70% of installed photovoltaic capacity in 2011
With a cumulative installed capacity of over 51 GW, the European Union is leading in PV installations with more than 70 percent of the total worldwide 70 GW of solar PV electricity generation capacity at the end of 2011, the report noted. Europe accounted for two thirds of the world-wide newly installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity … Continue reading Europe accounts for over 70% of installed photovoltaic capacity in 2011
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Acciona incorporates energy storage into a grid-connected PV solar plant for the first time in Europe
The innovative system provides stable production of renewable energy and facilitates its integration into the grid. The ILIS project involves a 1.1 MW battery and a smart control system to improve the regulation of the solar plant. ACCIONA has materialized the first European experience of real operation of a grid-connected photovoltaic plant on an industrial … Continue reading Acciona incorporates energy storage into a grid-connected PV solar plant for the first time in Europe
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The fact that wind power and solar energy use virtually no water may become a deciding factor
In a white paper entitled “Water may top the case for renewables,” Mr. Liebreich comments, “The other critical issue missing from the U.S. presidential election battle is water–particularly as U.S. Drought Monitor reports that nearly two-thirds of the nation is now suffering from moderate to exceptional drought conditions. The fact that wind and solar energy … Continue reading The fact that wind power and solar energy use virtually no water may become a deciding factor
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Offshore wind energy: new offshore wind farm project in France
The consortium led by IBERDROLA and EOLE-RES has begun two geotechnical and geophysical feasibility campaigns on the site of the offshore wind project to be built in the bay of Saint Brieuc. These campaigns will specify the dimensioning and the design of the foundations and will confirm the method of installation of the future wind … Continue reading Offshore wind energy: new offshore wind farm project in France
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Statkraft to Build Two More Wind Power Plants in Sweden
Norway’s Statkraft has decided to build the Björkhöjden and Ögonfägnaden wind farms in Sweden. The work will start immediately, which means that Statkraft will have four major wind farms under development in cooperation with SCA in mid/northern Sweden. Statkraft’s investment budget for the two most recent projects is about NOK 5.2 billion. In total, the … Continue reading Statkraft to Build Two More Wind Power Plants in Sweden
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Berkshire Hathaway Unit To Acquire 2 California Wind Farm Projects
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK-A, BRK-B) will get just a shade greener as its MidAmerican Wind unit announced Sunday its agreement to buy two wind-energy projects in Tehachapi, Calif. Selling the 168-megawatt Alta Wind VII and the 132-megawatt Alta Wind IX projects is California Highwind Power, a unit of Terra-Gen Power LLC. MidAmerican … Continue reading Berkshire Hathaway Unit To Acquire 2 California Wind Farm Projects
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Senergy study shows UK could more than double its offshore wind energy targets
The findings reveal that the Government could not only surpass its aim of achieving 18GW of offshore wind generation connected to the grid by 2017 but that by 2020 there may be as much as 38GW connected. An evaluation of the UK’s offshore wind potential carried out by Senergy’s industry-leading renewable energy consultancy has shown … Continue reading Senergy study shows UK could more than double its offshore wind energy targets
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New Source of Geothermal Energy in Western US
Discovery of a new type of geothermal energy resource in Utah offers hope for significantly more potential across the western U.S., and a boost in geothermal power production. In this wind-whipped region of west central Utah lies a volcano, a literal hotbed of geothermal energy that has the potential to erupt with cheap, dependable power … Continue reading New Source of Geothermal Energy in Western US
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