34 wind turbines of Shanghai Donghai Bridge Offshore Wind Farm Demonstration Project connected to the grid.
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The cut in premiums for wind energy in Spain only affects 16% of installed capacity
The agreement between the Ministry of Industry and Spanish Wind Energy Association affect the wind power sector, but less than expected. Premiums for wind farm are small in Spain and below the European average.
Continue readingSuzlon bags 25 MW wind power project from HPCL
The project comprises of 17 units of Suzlon?s S82 – 1.5 MW wind turbines and is scheduled for commissioning by Q3 FY 2010-11.
Continue readingLGC Skyrota Wind Energy Corp. Announces Private Placement of Up to $1,000,000 in Convertible Debentures
LGC Skyrota Wind Energy announces that it has engaged Wellington West Capital to complete a private placement of up to $1,000,000 principal amount of 10% convertible debentures (the “Debentures”).
Continue readingHydro-Quebec gets 44 submissions for wind farm projects (500 MW)
A total of 44 bids from 16 wind farm developers and totaling 1051 MW have been received and are distributed as follows: 13 bids for 319 MW block Aboriginal; 31 bids for 732 MW for the block community.
Continue readingGamesa will construct a 38 MW wind farm on the Chestnut Flats plateau
Gamesa Technology Corporation Inc., will construct a 38 MW wind farm on the Chestnut Flats plateau that will deliver 115,000MWh of electricity, which is enough to power 11,000 average Pennsylvania homes.
Continue readingWind power Vestas Technology R&D Opens New Engineering Site in Louisville, Colorado
New Facility to Enhance Wind Energy Production in North America, Lower Energy Costs for Customers, Employ up to 125 in First Year.
Continue readingInnergex Renewable Energy submits eight community wind farm projects
Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“the Corporation”) announces the submission of eight wind farm development projects, in partnership with local organizations and municipalities.
Continue readingBoralex partners with two RCMs on two community wind farm projects
Two key factors in the development of these wind farm projects have been the willingness and the cooperation shown by the La Côte-de-Beaupré and Témiscouata RCMs.
Continue readingGermany will only use renewable energy for electricity production in 2050
Germany is the second country in installed wind power, and has several large wind turbines manufacturers worldwide, such as Enercon, Nordex and Siemens.
Continue readingIowa adopts rules to encourage more small wind energy development
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) has adopted rules to encourage the development of more small wind power generation systems across Iowa and help the state continue to be a leader in renewable energy.
Continue readingUtility Experience Underlines Need for Transmission By Michael Goggin
What happens when there’s suddenly too much renewable energy to meet a utility’s needs? That was the subject of a blog post today by Matthew Wald of the New York Times.
Continue readingFord’s global electric vehicles plan benefits from UK programme
Ford’s global electric vehicles plan is benefitting from participation in the UK Government’s “Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator” programme.
Continue readingA second wind for the US By Denise Bode
The country with the largest amount of installed wind power capacity worldwide is the United States. Denise Bode, CEO of the American Wind Energy Association, shares her thoughts.
Continue readingRES Americas Creates RES Earth and Cable, LLC
In creating RES Earth and Cable, LLC, RES Americas will acquire earth-moving and cable laying equipment as well as a skilled workforce, resulting in increased internal construction capabilities.
Continue readingConstruction launch of largest Enercon wind farm in the Baltics
The new wind farm shall contribute to the company?s aim to become the best and most reliable wind energy producer in Lithuania.
Continue readingLong Island-NYC Offshore Wind Project Advances With Approval For Federal Lease Application
An offshore wind turbines project will provide a clean and viable energy alternative for our region. This collaborative effort involves many social and economic challenges.
Continue readingPower-hungry New York City opens the door for offshore wind power
The NYPA and partners Consolidated Edison Company, the Long Island Power Authority and the City of New York are evaluating the development of between 350 megawatts and 700 MW of offshore wind farm.
Continue readingWind power Vestas: 100 wind turbines in less than 100 days
More than a month ahead of schedule, Vestas completes the installation of the 100th wind turbine at the Thanet Offshore Wind Farm.
Continue readingChinese firm Sunnew Subic $75-million wind energy in Philippines
Chinese firm Sunnew Subic Investments Ltd. is investing $75 million for the construction of 50-megawatt wind energy projects in Subic Bay Freeport bringing Subic?s the total investments to $185.9 million.
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