Advanced Nacelle Test Bench Will Enable Fault Ride-through Tests and Grid Simulation. Equipment Incorporates GE’s Innovative Direct Drive Permanent Magnet Motor and Flexible Modular Inverter System. Contract Confirms GE’s Reputation as a Leader in Drive Technology for Wind Power and Test Systems. GE’s Power Conversion business (NYSE: GE) has signed a turnkey contract with the … Continue reading GE Power Conversion to Supply One of the World
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Technological progress brings Europe-wide electricity grid closer
Recent technological advances by leading engineering companies to improve the integration of renewable energy, especially wind energy, within Europe’s power grid by 2020, will bring a pan-European electricity grid closer to reality. Last year, the Swiss-based engineering company ABB announced the development of the world’s first circuit breaker for high voltage direct current (HVDC). “This … Continue reading Technological progress brings Europe-wide electricity grid closer
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European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
The European Parliament called for the “successful” 2020 renewable energy target to be prolonged to 2030. “The Parliament has once again recognised what a strong renewables industry, driven by ambitious targets, can do for Europe’s economy, jobs, energy security and the climate”, commented Stephane Bourgeois, Head of Regulatory Affairs at the European Wind Energy Association … Continue reading European Parliament votes yes to 2030 renewable energy target
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Iowa and South Dakota Approach 25 Percent Electricity from Wind in 2012: Unprecedented Contribution of Wind Power in U.S. Midwest
Defying conventional wisdom about the limits of wind power, in 2012 both Iowa and South Dakota generated close to one quarter of their electricity from wind farms. Wind energy accounted for at least 10 percent of electricity generation in seven other states. Across the United States, wind power continues to strengthen its case as a … Continue reading Iowa and South Dakota Approach 25 Percent Electricity from Wind in 2012: Unprecedented Contribution of Wind Power in U.S. Midwest
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Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts showing a U.S. surplus in clean-energy trade with China underscores the importance of America taking a leadership role in the sector in order to reap the economic benefits. That was one conclusion reached by the clean-energy experts at Pew, which released the report last week. But … Continue reading Pew: U.S. clean-energy surplus with China attributable to policy
Continue readingGamesa submits the notice to call to the Shareholders
GAMESA CORPORACION TECNOLOGICA, S.A.- SIGNIFICANT EVENT As per set in Section 82 of the Act 24/1988, of the Stock Exchange, GAMESA announces the following statement: GAMESA CORPORACIÓN TECNOLÓGICA, SOCIEDAD ANÓNIMA 2013 SHAREHOLDERS’ ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING The Board of Directors of Gamesa Corporación Tecnológica, Sociedad Anónima agreed in its meeting of March 8, 2013 to call … Continue reading Gamesa submits the notice to call to the Shareholders
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US: Solar Power Growing but Still Too Small
U.S. Solar Market Grows 76% in 2012; Now an Increasingly-Competitive Energy Source for Millions of Americans Today. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association® (SEIA®) today released U.S. Solar Market Insight: Year-in-Review 2012, the definitive analysis of solar power markets in the U.S. With another record-breaking year, solar is the fastest growing energy source … Continue reading US: Solar Power Growing but Still Too Small
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Wind farm in Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands)
An employee works at a power plant in Puerto Argentino (Port Stanley), on the Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands), March 13, 2013. The Malvinas Islands have a wind farm with 6 mills generating 33 percent of the electricity consumed by the residents. An employee enters a mill 44 meters high at the wind farm in the … Continue reading Wind farm in Malvinas Islands (Falkland Islands)
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Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Combined revenues for wind, solar and biofuels amounted to $248.7 (£166.52) billion last year, adding just $2.6 (£1.74) billion to 2011 revenues ($246.1 billion), according to a report by US based cleantech analyst Clean Edge published today. The falling price of solar was cited as the major factor for last year’s subdued revenues, compared … Continue reading Wind power revenues saw a small increase from $71.5 billion in 2011 to $73.8 billion in 2012
Continue readingMozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
The South Korean company Hyosung announced on Monday that it is to install solar power stations in Mozambique to generate 1.3 megawatts of electricity. The contract is with the Mozambican government’s Energy Fund (FUNAE) and is worth 32 million US dollars. A further contract has been signed with the publicly owned electricity company, EDM, under … Continue reading Mozambique: South Korean Company to Install Solar Power Facilities
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Nordex: 10 firm wind energy contracts for over 80 MW received
The Nordex Group’s German business is continuing to grow – especially in the light wind sector. Since the launch of series production in summer 2012, Nordex has installed approximately 60 wind turbines. In the first few weeks of the year, it gained new orders comprising in total 84 MW for its N117/2400 wind turbine. Most … Continue reading Nordex: 10 firm wind energy contracts for over 80 MW received
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Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Meredith, an unabashed enthusiast of utility-scale wind power, covers most of the bases in her article, including the suspicion–expressed in the title–that her view of the technology might be quite different had she been exposed to the fear-laden rumors that are fanned by anti-wind groups: “What if I been told that windmills would make … Continue reading Ontario resident’s personal testimony: ‘Anti-wind energy groups make me sick’
Continue readingObama administration approves wind energy, solar power projects
The bulk of the coming renewables rush is happening in the state — since 2009, more than 15 gigawatts of wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and transmission projects have been approved on federal land in California. The Obama administration has approved two solar projects in California and one wind energy project in Nevada with … Continue reading Obama administration approves wind energy, solar power projects
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Feds Approve Searchlight Wind Energy Project
A medium-scale wind energy project in Searchlight, Nev., is a step closer to being built. In a statement Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said Interior Secretary Ken Salazar approved the 200-Megawatt wind energy project that would be built on public land. This would be the second utility-scale wind energy project to be allowed in … Continue reading Feds Approve Searchlight Wind Energy Project
Continue readingHaiti : solar power for Hospital Bernard Mevs
NRG Energy, based in Princeton, announced it is installing a solar power system at Hospital Bernard Mevs, in Port-au-Prince, in order to provide reliable power to the hospital, and allow doctors to improve patient care. The work should be completed by next week. David Crane, president and CEO of NRG Energy, has played, which played … Continue reading Haiti : solar power for Hospital Bernard Mevs
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Vestas says Pueblo factory part of recovery plan
Vestas Wind Systems is putting some of its factories up for sale, buttheir converted tower factory in Pueblo is still part of their recovery plan. Vestas spokesman Andrew Longeteig said the Pueblo tower factory is still ramping up to meet market demand and hiring more than 100 people by the end of March. He said … Continue reading Vestas says Pueblo factory part of recovery plan
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Solar Power Projects to be built in Mandalay Region
The first-ever solar power generating projects will be built in Mandalay Region and its power consumption is 150 kyat per unit, Minister Dr. Myint Kyu of Mandalay Region Electric Power and Industry said. “We planned four places for the generation of 1,000 MW. The first place is near Nabuai village, the second in Kabaw Mountain … Continue reading Solar Power Projects to be built in Mandalay Region
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India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
Welspun Energy today said it has commissioned Asia’s largest solar power project in Rajasthan ahead of schedule. India’s biggest developer of solar projects commissioned 50-megawatt solar power plant at Jodhpur district. Welspun, which had earlier this year started a 15 MW unit at the site, has now commissioned two more units of 15 MW and … Continue reading India’s Welspun commissions Asia’s largest solar power plant
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Parliament gives go-ahead to energy infrastructure package guidelines
The European Parliament yesterday gave its green light to the guidelines for the EU energy infrastructure package, which sets out corridors for Europe-wide energy infrastructure, seeks to speed-up permits and identifies priority projects, including an offshore electricity grid in the North Sea.
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Proposed EU sea planning law will boost investor certainty
EU Member States will have to plan the use of their sea space and work together where they share a sea basin, according to a proposed European Commission Directive on maritime spatial planning and integrated coastal management published today in Brussels. “The European Wind Energy Association strongly supports the Commission’s proposal, which will allow the … Continue reading Proposed EU sea planning law will boost investor certainty
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