2012 marked a record year for America’s solar industry. Installations surged by 76 percent compared to 2011 — representing an estimated market value of $11.5 billion. From commercial to residential, every sector experienced significant growth, but the clear standout of 2012 was utility-scale solar. Utility-scale solar projects are designed to generate massive amounts of electricity. … Continue reading 5 Super-Sized Solar Energy Projects Transforming the Clean Energy Landscape
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California Wind Power Blows Away Production Record
Wind power is gaining speed. The California Independent System Operator Corporation (ISO) reports a new record was set when turbines spinning within the ISO power grid combined to produce a new record of 4,196 megawatts (MW) at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday. The ISO is the main operator for the state
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The world’s largest offshore wind farm The London Array is now fully operational as the last of its 175 wind turbines comes online. The London Array wind power project, jointly owned by Dong Energy, Masdar and EON, said that the first phase of the project in the Thames estuary has now been completed. The installation … Continue reading The world
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Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW wind farm achieves financial closing
A 50MW Foundation Wind Energy-II (Pvt.) Ltd. (FWEL-II) achieves financial closing. The FWEL-II is one of the leading commercial wind power projects of Pakistan, developed under the facilitation of Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB). The papers were signed by Arif Alauddin on behalf of AEDB and Brig (Retd.) Dr Gulfam Alam on behalf of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Pakistan: 50 MW wind farm achieves financial closing
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All 175 wind turbines at what is believed to be the world’s largest operating offshore wind farm are now generating clean electricity. The 630MW London Array in the Thames Estuary has completed its first phase of the wind power project, with the final turbine (pictured) online on Saturday, 6 April. With all wind turbines now … Continue reading Largest
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Suzlon’s South Africa Wind Energy Project Powers Ahead
Construction on what will be the continent’s biggest wind farm, the Cookhouse wind farm in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, is under way, with the first batch of giant wind turbines having arrived at the Port of Ngqura outside Port Elizabeth. The 138.6 MW Cookhouse wind farm was the biggest project selected in the first … Continue reading Suzlon’s South Africa Wind Energy Project Powers Ahead
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GE is farming the wind in America
Providing capital and technology to farm the wind in America’s heartland with global renewable energy company Enel Green Power, GE (NYSE: GE) is investing common equity and supplying turbines for the 250-megawatt Buffalo Dunes Wind Project in Kansas. This transaction expands GE Energy Financial Services’ and Enel Green Power North America’s portfolio of co-owned wind … Continue reading GE is farming the wind in America
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Cost reduction remains the main route to success for Concentrating Solar Power
Concentrating Solar Power installations in the United States are forecast to set new records in 2013, with total capacity increasing by a staggering 120%, to 1889.66MW. As five new solar thermal projects, with a combined capacity of 1312 MW, approach their commissioning phase, the industry is anxious to hear how the new generation of Concentrated Solar … Continue reading Cost reduction remains the main route to success for Concentrating Solar Power
Continue readingEnel GP finalizes equity partnership agreement with GE subsidiary
The agreement relates to the development of the 250 MW “Buffalo Dunes” wind project, located in Kansas. EFS Buffalo Dunes, a subsidiary of GE Capital, will invest approx. 40 million US dollars for the acquisition of a 51% stake in the project from EGP-NA and fund construction, whereas the latter will retain a 49% stake. … Continue reading Enel GP finalizes equity partnership agreement with GE subsidiary
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Only 100 MW of wind energy installed in Africa in 2012
Across the world 44,000 MW of new wind capacity was installed during 2012, taking total global capacity to over 280,000 MW. China alone installed some 13,000 MW of wind capacity in 2012, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). At the moment China is the world leader in terms of installed wind capacity with … Continue reading Only 100 MW of wind energy installed in Africa in 2012
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Vestas receives its largest wind energy order in Canada for 299 MW project
Vestas has secured a firm and unconditional order for the delivery of 166 V100-1.8 MW wind turbines along with a 20-year service and maintenance agreement for the 299 MW Blackspring Ridge Wind Project, a joint venture of EDF EN Canada Inc. and Enbridge. It marks the largest order for Vestas wind turbines in Canada. Deliveries … Continue reading Vestas receives its largest wind energy order in Canada for 299 MW project
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Fossil fuel power sources cost more than renewables in Germany
If all the costs of fossil fuel power generation were detailed in German power bills they would exceed the costs of renewable energy “by a wide margin”, a study by Greenpeace Energy Germany and the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) says. Currently German power bills clearly outline the cost of the EEG – the support … Continue reading Fossil fuel power sources cost more than renewables in Germany
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Fracking: The Solution? Or the Problem?
Fracking advocates proclaim a natural gas revolution, but are they simply perpetuating our catastrophic fossil fuel dependence? Hydraulic fracturing (fracking) has been touted as a way to increase fossil fuel extraction efficiency and help sustain our current energy consumption rates, however, it has has been widely criticized for its environmentally damaging effects. The growing fracking … Continue reading Fracking: The Solution? Or the Problem?
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Green Alliance believes wind energy is good for all
In most cases, properly cited wind power projects are a win-win for the clean energy movement and for local towns. We at the Green Alliance love to see folks actively engaging in a dialogue about renewable energy. When it comes to wind power, we need to be wary of what is fact and what is … Continue reading Green Alliance believes wind energy is good for all
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Prospects bright for solar power in Oman
Solar energy looks set to play a growing role in Oman’s energy mix as the Sultanate moves to address the two-fold challenge it faces of meeting rising demand for electricity while reducing state support for the power sector. Oman is well placed to harness the sun’s power, having what is thought to be one of … Continue reading Prospects bright for solar power in Oman
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North African and Middle East Countries Poised to Upgrade Concentrated Solar Power Use with AfDB, World Bank, and CIF Support
On March 19, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and World Bank convened a workshop with representatives of Algeria, Egypt, Jordan, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia in Rabat, Morocco to review and upgrade the region’s path-breaking regional Investment Plan for Concentrated Solar Power (CSP), with funding from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF). The workshop presented an important … Continue reading North African and Middle East Countries Poised to Upgrade Concentrated Solar Power Use with AfDB, World Bank, and CIF Support
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Vestas: Information in the market regarding order in Uruguay
Today, there is information in the market regarding Vestas being close to signing an order in Uruguay. Vestas can confirm that negotiations regarding a project in Uruguay are ongoing. If these negotiations will result in a firm and unconditional order, Vestas will make a company announcement immediately thereafter. Vestas discloses this announcement based on Vestas
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Turkey increases number of wind farms
Around 23 wind farms are being constructed in Turkey, the Turkish Wind Energy Association said Friday. Quoting a report by the association, Azerbaijan’s Trend news agency said the wind power stations are being constructed in 12 cities around the country. Currently, over 60 wind power stations with a total capacity of 2,300 megawatts operate in … Continue reading Turkey increases number of wind farms
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Tanzania Wind Energy Potential Fairly High
The German embassy in Dar es Dar es Salaam, in collaboration with the Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), organised renewable energies technology exhibition. The goal of the technology exhibition known as “renewables – Made in Germany” was to draw worldwide attention to the possible applications of renewable energies and to support technology transfers. … Continue reading Tanzania Wind Energy Potential Fairly High
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JinkoSolar signs a PV supply agreement for 115 MW in South Africa
JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. (“JinkoSolar” or the “Company”) (NYSE: JKS), a leading global solar PV power product manufacturer, today announced that it has entered into a module supply agreement with a well-recognized solar project developer (the “Developer”) to deliver a total of 115 megawatts (MW) of its high-efficiency solar panels for two projects in South … Continue reading JinkoSolar signs a PV supply agreement for 115 MW in South Africa
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