The wind energy accounted for 23% of Romania’s electricity production on Friday afternoon (April 15). It was the second most important power source, after hydropower, according to the state-controlled electricity transporter Transelectrica. The wind energy production amounted to 1,941 MW on Friday at 2pm whereas the hydropower reached 2,192 MW, representing 26% of the total, … Continue reading Wind energy reaches a quarter of Romania’s power production
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Inox Wind bags 100 MW wind power orders in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind Limited today said it had bagged two orders for a cumulative capacity of 100 MW from a leading renewable energy independent power producer (IPP). The turnkey orders comprise a 50 MW project to be set up in Gujarat and a 50 MW project to be set up in Madhya … Continue reading Inox Wind bags 100 MW wind power orders in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat
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Siemens to supply direct-drive wind turbines for onshore wind farm in Japan
Siemens has secured its third wind power order from Japan’s largest wind power developer, Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation headquartered in Tokyo. For the 41.6 megawatt Eurus Higashi Yurihara wind power plant, developed in Yurihonjo city – located in the north of the mainland Honshu – Siemens will provide 13 direct drive wind turbines of the … Continue reading Siemens to supply direct-drive wind turbines for onshore wind farm in Japan
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Costa Rica generated 97.14% from renewable energy sources
Costa Rica has been able to generate 97.14% of it electricity from renewable sources in the first quarter of the year, according to the Central Nacional de Control de Energia (National Energy Control Centre). Hydro electric (water) is at the top of the generation source, with 65.2%; followed by wind with 15.6%; geothermal with 13.7%; … Continue reading Costa Rica generated 97.14% from renewable energy sources
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Wind energy jobs boom in Texas
John Hensley, American Wind Energy Association Wind power jobs boom in Texas They say everything is bigger in Texas, and wind power and its well-paying jobs are no exception. New data from the American Wind Energy Association show there are now 24,000 wind energy jobs in the Lone Star State, 33 percent more than last … Continue reading Wind energy jobs boom in Texas
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The value of Kansas wind energy
Being a windy state comes with an increased risk of prairie fires and downed power lines. But the natural resource’s abundance has its advantages as well, with the planned Cimarron Bend wind farm and nine other pending projects newly demonstrating how such clean energy can answer market demand while helping out Kansas’ economy. When the … Continue reading The value of Kansas wind energy
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MidAmerican Energy plans largest economic development project in Iowa history
MidAmerican Energy has announced plans to build one of the largest wind farms in U.S. history, a 2,000 megawatt (MW) project called Wind XI that would substantially increase revenue streams for communities across Iowa. Big projects equal big benefits The company is investing $3.6 billion in Wind XI, making it the largest economic development project … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy plans largest economic development project in Iowa history
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Using cutting-edge technology to maximize asset value
Kyle O’Connor is the CEO of kWantera, a company that uses advanced predictive analytics and machine learning to identify the optimal price, time and location at which to buy, sell or consume power in deregulated markets across the world. Kyle runs kWantera as its CEO, managing the strategic direction and growth in addition to its … Continue reading Using cutting-edge technology to maximize asset value
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Comparing American and European wind power is apples to oranges
The clear success of wind energy in the U.S., which leads the world in wind energy production, has forced critics to attack the renewable record of other countries because the evidence against them is so strong here. Thanks to America’s world-class resources, wind energy is now the lowest-cost source of new electricity generation in the … Continue reading Comparing American and European wind power is apples to oranges
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Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
In the first quarter of 2016, Nordex obtained three new orders for a total of more than 40 MW in Turkey. These projects, for 18 turbines altogether, are located in different regions of the country and cover wind classes IEC 1 to 3. The largest of the projects is the “Karacabey” wind farm in … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Enercon debuts 4 MW wind turbine
According to ENERCON, the new E-126 EP4 is expected to generate an annual output of approximately 14.8 million kWh at sites with an average wind speed of 7.5 meters per second at a hub height of 135 meters. Serial production is scheduled to begin this year, and a low-wind IEC III model and a high-wind … Continue reading Enercon debuts 4 MW wind turbine
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MidAmerican announces $3.6 billion wind energy project
MidAmerican Energy Company says it plans to spend $3.6 billion on a wind turbine operation that will generate up to 2,000 megawatts of electricity. Bill Fehrman, the utility’s CEO and president, announced the project Thursday at an event in Des Moines attended by Gov. Terry Branstad and other state officials. Officials say the wind farm … Continue reading MidAmerican announces $3.6 billion wind energy project
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Vector Cuatro joins the Spanish Wind Power Association (AEE)
The Spanish multinational continues to strengthen its activities in the wind power industry and begins now a new stage of commitment becoming a member of the Spanish Wind Power Association AEE, the voice of the wind sector in Spain. Thus, Vector Cuatro joins the project of more than 200 companies associated with the AEE to … Continue reading Vector Cuatro joins the Spanish Wind Power Association (AEE)
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Gamesa contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind power developments in United Kingdom
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has been contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind farms being developed by REG Windpower, which have already been sold to funds managed by BlackRock. In total, the company will install 17 turbines of the 2 MW platform, and will maintain them for the next ten … Continue reading Gamesa contracted to supply 33 MW for five wind power developments in United Kingdom
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Vestas : Information in the market regarding project in the USA
Today there is information in the market regarding Vestas and a 600 MW project in the USA. Vestas can confirm that Vestas has entered into a conditional agreement to supply wind turbines for a 600 MW project in the USA. If and when the project translates into a firm and unconditional order in accordance with … Continue reading Vestas : Information in the market regarding project in the USA
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Brazil wind energy expected to grow by 2 GW
Investors have already registered interest for the first auction, which will take place on 29 April and requires energy generation to begin within five years — by 2021. The second auction, announced in March, is scheduled for 28 October, and generation must start within three years, by 2019. In April’s A-5 auction, 864 wind power … Continue reading Brazil wind energy expected to grow by 2 GW
Continue readingAdani Green gives Inox Wind two wind energy projects
Inox Wind Ltd on April 12 said it has bagged two wind energy projects totalling 70 MW from Adani Green Energy Ltd an arm of Adani Enterprises Ltd. “Inox Wind inked two contracts for a cumulative capacity of 70 MW with Adani Green Energy Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Adani Enterprises Limited and part of … Continue reading Adani Green gives Inox Wind two wind energy projects
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Gamesa lands contract to supply 18 MW to a wind farm in France
Gamesa has signed its first contract with the Belgian renewable energy producer Elicio for the supply of 18 MW at Quint wind farm, located in Flers-Sur-Noye, in the Picardy region, in Northern France. Under the terms of the agreement, Gamesa will handle the transportation, installation and commissioning of 9 of its G97-2.0 MW turbines. Delivery … Continue reading Gamesa lands contract to supply 18 MW to a wind farm in France
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2015 sets record for renewable energy
Renewable generation capacity increased by 152 gigawatts (GW) or 8.3% during 2015, the highest annual growth rate on record, according to new data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Renewable Capacity Statistics 2016 finds that as of the end of 2015, 1,985 GW of renewable generation capacity existed globally. “Renewable energy deployment continues … Continue reading 2015 sets record for renewable energy
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Suzlon lands 105 MW wind energy order
Suzlon Energy Ltd has announced that it has received maiden order of 105 MW from Greenko Group. The project will be located in Andhra Pradesh, India and will be progressively commissioned by January 2017. Suzlon says the order, which marks its first with Greenko, comprises 50 units of the S97 120-meter 2.1 MW hybrid tower. … Continue reading Suzlon lands 105 MW wind energy order
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