The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), which represents 90% of Spanish wind energy sector, believes that the outcome of the auction held on Friday 14th, the first in Spain ever, is not significant because it does not reflect the reality of the sector. The fact that the auction was isolated (there is no calendar for … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association believes that the outcome of the 500 MW auction does not reflect the reality of the sector
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Germany hits 3.3 GW offshore wind energy
Germany reached 3.3GW of offshore wind power capacity last year. The data, released by Deutsche WindGuard in its Status of Offshore Wind energy Development in Germany report, showed that by 31 December there were 792 turbines in the German North and Baltic seas feeding electricity to the grid. A total of 546 new offshore … Continue reading Germany hits 3.3 GW offshore wind energy
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Wind energy in Turkey. Nordex wind turbines for wind power plants
In December 2015 Nordex signed contracts with its long-standing customer Bilgin Enerji for four projects with a total volume of 100 MW. All of the 33 wind turbines ordered belong to the Delta series, the latest product fleet Nordex is offering on the market. The first project is an extension of the “Bandirma” wind farm … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey. Nordex wind turbines for wind power plants
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Increasing World’s Share of Renewable Energy Would Boost Global GDP up to $1.3 Trillion
Achieving a 36 per cent share of renewable energy in the global energy mix by 2030 would increase global gross domestic product (GDP) by up to 1.1 per cent, roughly USD 1.3 trillion, according to new analysis by IRENA. Renewable Energy Benefits: Measuring the Economics, released today at IRENA’s sixth Assembly, provides the first global … Continue reading Increasing World’s Share of Renewable Energy Would Boost Global GDP up to $1.3 Trillion
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The State Of The Union On Wind Energy: A Tale Of Two Fact Checks
The Washington Post‘s Fact Checker wrongly challenged President Obama’s State of the Union comments about wind energy by citing a study linked to the oil billionaire Koch brothers. By contrast, FactCheck.org cited an Energy Department analyst who confirmed that Obama was correct when he said that wind energy is less expensive than fossil fuels in … Continue reading The State Of The Union On Wind Energy: A Tale Of Two Fact Checks
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Denmark generated 42.1 percent of its electricity from wind power in 2015
Denmark generated 42.1 percent of its electricity from wind turbines in 2015, system operator Energinet.dk said on Friday, setting a world record and putting a 2020 target of 50 percent in sight. “This is the highest figure ever and the highest proportion for any country,” Energinet.dk said. Denmark is home to the largest wind … Continue reading Denmark generated 42.1 percent of its electricity from wind power in 2015
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Nordex to deliver first N100/3300 Delta wind turbines to Ireland
Nordex has obtained a new order for the construction of a 35 MW wind farm in Ireland. The company will be installing a total of 12 turbines to Glencarbry wind farm for its customer John Laing Investments. The site is located close to the village of Hollyford in County Tipperary. Nordex will install seven N100/3300s … Continue reading Nordex to deliver first N100/3300 Delta wind turbines to Ireland
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3 factors in deciding an ideal location for wind farm projects
A BREEZY range of remote hills near a major power line and 20-year supply contracts have proponents of the Hornsdale wind farm in South Australia confident of success. Construction of the 270-megawatt farm is well underway and the project’s first stage, which will generate 100 megawatts, is expected to begin producing electricity by the end … Continue reading 3 factors in deciding an ideal location for wind farm projects
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Clean Energy defies fossil fuel price crash to attract record $329bn global investment in 2015
Clean energy investment surged in China, Africa, the US, Latin America and India in 2015, driving the world total to its highest ever figure, of $329.3bn, up 4% from 2014’s revised $315.9bn and beating the previous record, set in 2011 by 3%. The latest figures from Bloomberg New Energy Finance show dollar investment globally growing … Continue reading Clean Energy defies fossil fuel price crash to attract record $329bn global investment in 2015
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China pushed renewable energy installed capacity beyond 900 gigawatts in 2015
China was the world’s leading market across a number of renewable energy technologies in 2015 and helped to drive global renewable installed capacity to an estimated 913.48 Gigawatts (GW), says research and consulting firm GlobalData. The company’s latest report* states that China led the world for annual capacity additions in solar, biopower, small hydropower and … Continue reading China pushed renewable energy installed capacity beyond 900 gigawatts in 2015
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Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind power project
Siemens to supply and service 122 wind turbines for Western Plains wind power plant in Kansas. 280-megawatt onshore wind power project to be located in Ford County Siemens has been awarded an order from Westar Energy, Inc. to supply, support install and provide service for 122 wind turbines for the Western Plains Wind Farm … Continue reading Siemens receives major U.S. order from Westar Energy for 280-megawatt wind power project
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The Rise of the Non-Traditional Energy Buyer
John Powers leads the Renewable Energy Advisory Services Division at Renewable Choice Energy and has helped corporate and institutional clients achieve their renewable energy goals for over 12 years. This is the first in a 4-part series of blogs on the explosive renewable growth currently underway in the commercial & industrial market sector. A sea … Continue reading The Rise of the Non-Traditional Energy Buyer
Continue readingTop five wind energy stories over the holidays
Greg Alvarez http://www.aweablog.org Hopefully everyone enjoyed some egg nog and time with the family over the last couple of weeks. Before we get too far into 2016, we wanted to make sure you saw the top five ways wind power ended 2015 on a high note. Here’s a quick roundup of some wind power … Continue reading Top five wind energy stories over the holidays
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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in Brazil, consisting of 45 V110-2.0 MW turbines, with a total capacity of 90 MW. Customer: Not disclosed at the customer’s request. Project name: Not disclosed at the customer’s request. Location/Country: State of Bahia, Brazil Number of MW: 90 MW Number of turbines/turbine type 45 x V110-2.0 … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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New Jersey has the highest potential to develop offshore wind energy
In a report released Monday, the Environment New Jersey Research and Policy Center says carbon pollution equal to 1.1 million cars could be eliminated by 2020 with a rapid expansion in wind power off the Jersey Shore. “Offshore wind’s potential off the Jersey Shore is still incredibly strong,” said Doug O’Malley, the group’s director. “The … Continue reading New Jersey has the highest potential to develop offshore wind energy
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Enel Green Power Builds 254 MW Solar Power Plant In Brazil
Ituverava, which will have a total installed capacity of 254 MW, is Enel Green Power’s largest solar power plant currently under construction. The facility is located in the state of Bahia and will be able to generate more than 550 GWh per year. Enel Green Power will be investing approximately 400 million US dollars in … Continue reading Enel Green Power Builds 254 MW Solar Power Plant In Brazil
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Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería to build four wind farms in Costa Rica
Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería have signed EPC contracts with subsidiaries of Globeleq Mesoamerica Energy (GME) to build 80 MW in Costa Rica. The two companies will handle all the construction and commissioning phases required for this project, named Alisios, which comprises four 20-MW wind farms: Vientos de la Perla and Vientos de Miramar, located in … Continue reading Gamesa and Iberdrola Ingeniería to build four wind farms in Costa Rica
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Growth in lithium ion batteries for the vehicle electrification and grid energy storage sectors was significant in 2014
A new report from Navigant Research details global shipments of advanced batteries, including documentation on energy capacity, power capacity, cells shipped, and revenue, in 2014. With increased sales of consumer electronics, particularly smart phones, plus growing interest in plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) and grid management, demand for advanced batteries continues to rise. Between 2013 and … Continue reading Growth in lithium ion batteries for the vehicle electrification and grid energy storage sectors was significant in 2014
Continue readingChina to cut on-grid tariffs for solar energy, wind power
Starting in 2016, on-grid tariffs for solar producers will be 0.02 to 0.10 yuan lower per kilowatt-hour – with the higher cuts applying in the country’s less populated, arid western region – while tariffs for wind power generators will fall 0.02 to 0.03 yuan, the National Development and Reform Commission said in a statement. The … Continue reading China to cut on-grid tariffs for solar energy, wind power
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Gamesa lands contract to supply 30 MW to a wind farm under development in the US
Gamesa has signed a fresh contract with Heritage Sustainable Energy for the supply of 30 MW as part of phase two of the Big Turtle complex, located in northeast Michigan (US). The agreement also encompasses the provision of operations and maintenance services for 12 years. Under the terms of the agreement reached with Heritage Sustainable … Continue reading Gamesa lands contract to supply 30 MW to a wind farm under development in the US
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