The wind energy exceeded nuclear in power generation worldwide and enough capacity to cover global consumption, indicated a report of the Global Wind Energy Council. According to the data of that entity and the World Nuclear Association at the closing of 2015, there were installed 432,42 gigawatts, after adding 63 over the last year (17 … Continue reading Wind energy exceeds nuclear power
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Nordex with further top-line growth and strong order intake
On the basis of its preliminary unaudited figures, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) increased its sales by some 40 percent in 2015 to EUR 2,430.1 million (2014: EUR 1,734.5 million). Accordingly, it slightly exceeded the upper end of the sales guidance which the Management Board had revised most recently in November 2015. The operating margin … Continue reading Nordex with further top-line growth and strong order intake
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Wind energy in Spain: Vestas wins 268 MW service contract
A Spanish wind project developer has extended a full-scope Active Output Management (AOM) 4000 service contract with Vestas to operate and maintain six wind parks in Spain. The AOM 4000 solution provides superior support in key areas, tailor-made to strengthen the customer’s business case. President of Vestas Mediterranean, Marco Graziano, says that “We’re extremely … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Vestas wins 268 MW service contract
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Michael Kelley receives Excellence in Operations Award
Michael Kelley, Principal at Mistral Renewable Energy LLC, is this year’s Excellence in Operations Award recipient. The Excellence in Operations Award recognizes an individual or company for excellence in efficient and effective operations of a wind farm, and the winner is someone who collaborates with others in the wind industry to improve the quality of … Continue reading Michael Kelley receives Excellence in Operations Award
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a new generation storage system in the United States
EDF Energies Nouvelles announces the commissioning by EDF Renewable Energy, its North American subsidiary, of an innovative storage system combining battery energy storage and computerized control system. The McHenry plant is able to supply almost 20 MW in nameplate capacity (40 MW of flexible capacity) and to manage an energy reserve to stabilise the local … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions a new generation storage system in the United States
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Ingeteam is set to exhibit at Mexico WindPower 2016
Once again, Ingeteam, the leader in operation and maintenance services in Mexico, is to take part in the most important event for the country’s wind power sector: Mexico WindPower 2016, to be held on the 24th and 25h February at the Banamex Centre in Mexico City. During the Fair, Ingeteam will showcase its latest advances … Continue reading Ingeteam is set to exhibit at Mexico WindPower 2016
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TPI launches second Mexico wind blade plant and expands its agreement with Gamesa
TPI Composites, Inc., a leading global wind blade manufacturer, announced today that it plans to open a second wind blade manufacturing facility in Juarez, Mexico in the second half of 2016, and that it has signed a long-term agreement with Gamesa to continue to supply wind blades from its existing Juarez, Mexico manufacturing facility and … Continue reading TPI launches second Mexico wind blade plant and expands its agreement with Gamesa
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Goldwind Displaces Vestas to Claim First Place in Global Wind Power Market
FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:FCN), the global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organisations protect and enhance their enterprise value, today released FTI Intelligence’s preliminary rankings of the world’s top five wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). These rankings are to be published in the Global Wind Market Update – Demand & Supply 2015 report, which … Continue reading Goldwind Displaces Vestas to Claim First Place in Global Wind Power Market
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China to lead wind energy market in 2016
Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology has become the world’s largest wind turbine maker, the company announced today. In 2015, the Chinese-based wind energy generator installed huge turbine capacity in different regions that it overtook the world’s top two wind turbine maker; Denmark’s Vestas Wind System and General Electric of the US. Goldwind by reaching the … Continue reading China to lead wind energy market in 2016
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U.S. solar energy market sets new record, installing 7.3 GW of solar PV in 2015
In yet another record-breaking year, the solar industry in the United States installed 7,286 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaics (PV) in 2015. GTM Research and the Solar Energy Industries Association announced the historic figures today ahead of the March 9 release of the U.S. Solar Market Insight report. For the first time ever, solar beat … Continue reading U.S. solar energy market sets new record, installing 7.3 GW of solar PV in 2015
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Senvion intends to go public in first half of 2016
Senvion Group 1(“Senvion”), a leading global player in wind energy, is planning a listing of its shares on the regulated market segment (Prime Standard) of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange during the first half of 2016, subject to market conditions. In connection with the listing, the current owners of Senvion’s shares plan to sell a portion … Continue reading Senvion intends to go public in first half of 2016
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Wind energy in Norway: Vestas wind turbines for 1 GW wind power project
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 278 wind turbines totaling 1001 MW, from Fosen Vind DA in Norway. The 1 GW order comprises turbines for six different wind parks in Norway, which combined will be Europe’s largest onshore wind project to date. Emphasising the flexibility of Vestas’ product portfolio, the record … Continue reading Wind energy in Norway: Vestas wind turbines for 1 GW wind power project
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The Clean Power Plan should remain
An overwhelming 70 percent of American utility executives want to move forward with the Clean Power Plan, according to a new survey out by Utility Dive. Utilities and other generators are ultimately primarily responsible for implementing state plans to comply with the rules, and their leadership’s broad satisfaction with the Clean Power Plan is a … Continue reading The Clean Power Plan should remain
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Russell Gold, Senior Energy Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins WINDPOWER
The numbers speak for themselves- recent analysis shows wind energy was America’s largest source of new electric generation capacity in 2015. Some news outlets have even declared an energy revolution is underway. And the good news is likely to continue. 9.4 gigawatts (GW) of new wind are under construction, with an additional 4.9 GW in … Continue reading Russell Gold, Senior Energy Reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins WINDPOWER
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Growth of predictive analytics bolsters wind power’s efficiency
Sumant Kawale runs Business Development at SparkCognition and his team is responsible for Customer Project Delivery and Channel Partnerships, along with supporting sales and marketing activities. Sumant is an electrical engineer by training, and has worked in Semiconductors and Telecom. He has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, and prior to … Continue reading Growth of predictive analytics bolsters wind power’s efficiency
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Wind power capacity tops nuclear energy
The capacity of wind power generation worldwide reached 432.42 gigawatts at the end of 2015, up 17 percent from a year earlier and surpassing nuclear energy for the first time, according to data released by global industry bodies. The generation capacity of wind farms newly built in 2015 was a record 63.01 gigawatts, corresponding to … Continue reading Wind power capacity tops nuclear energy
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Wind energy in Kansas moving ahead
Tom Kiernan, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association said, “Wind energy remains quite strong. It makes sense for states to move forward.” After Texas, Kansas has the nation’s second largest wind power potential. Now the state ranks 6th among the states in wind power capacity. The huge wind power possibilities of Kansas was all … Continue reading Wind energy in Kansas moving ahead
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Enel Green Power has been awarded 326 MW in Peru
Enel Green Power (“EGP”), acting through its subsidiary Enel Green Power Peru, has been awarded the right to sign 20-year energy supply contracts for 126 MW wind power, 180 MW1 solar PV and 20 MW of hydro capacity following the renewable tender launched by the Peruvian government through the energy regulator OSINERGMIN. With 326 MW … Continue reading Enel Green Power has been awarded 326 MW in Peru
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Cleaner power needed
A decision to be made soon by Maryland lawmakers could result in expanded access to cleaner air, job opportunities and electricity bill savings. The Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2016 (Maryland Senate Bill 921) could grow the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) from 20 percent renewable energy by 2022 to 25 percent renewable energy by … Continue reading Cleaner power needed
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First wind turbine installed at Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
An important milestone has been reached in the construction of the Gemini Offshore Wind Park. On 16 February 2016, the first wind turbine was installed by Van Oord, and it will soon begin producing electricity. In the coming months, a total of 150 wind turbines will be installed 85 kilometres off the coast of Groningen, … Continue reading First wind turbine installed at Gemini Offshore Wind Farm
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