German wind turbine manufacturer Führlander has filed for bankruptcy protection at the District Court of Montabaur, citing liquidity problems due to late payments from customers. The company has been fighting market headwinds all year, cutting 70 staff and starting a restructuring program in February to focus on its core business activities. “All necessary steps” will … Continue reading German wind turbine maker Fuhrländer files for bankruptcy
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Spanish firms eye Brazil’s wind energy sector
Brazil’s main source of power is hydroelectric energy, which accounts for 78.7 percent of the country’s total installed capacity. That proportion, however, is expected to fall to 71.2 percent in 2016 due to economic, environmental and other factors, Hermes Chipp, president of the Brazilian Power System Operator, or ONS, said Thursday during a lunch with … Continue reading Spanish firms eye Brazil’s wind energy sector
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Last year, €12.6 billion was invested in wind energy in the EU
Last year, €12.6 billion was invested in wind energy in the EU. Nevertheless there seem to be some challenges ahead for this sector since the continuing European sovereign debt crisis is likely to negatively affect future growth, as some countries across Europe begin to see investment and subsidies for further development in renewable energy reduced. … Continue reading Last year, €12.6 billion was invested in wind energy in the EU
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Wind energy in Chile: Wind farm project was submitted by E-CL
The Ministry of the Environment has to validate the company’s initiative which is currently processing its participation in the international carbon bonds market with the United Nations. The wind power project consists of the operation of three wind farms near Calama which involves a total investment of US$685 million and an installed capacity of 309.5 … Continue reading Wind energy in Chile: Wind farm project was submitted by E-CL
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REpower and WSB sign 45 MW wind energy contract for Poland
Suzlon Group subsidiary REpower Systems SE and WSB Neue Energien GmbH signed a contract for the delivery and construction of 22 REpower MM92 wind turbines. The wind turbines, each with a rated power of 2.05 megawatts (MW), are intended for the Taczalin project near Legnica in the Polish province of Lower Silesia. Construction and commissioning … Continue reading REpower and WSB sign 45 MW wind energy contract for Poland
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Wind energy in Kenya: Loan for Ngong Hills Wind Farm
Finance Minister Njeru Githae yesterday signed a €6 million state-to-state zero interest credit agreement with Belgium and a €6.4 million concessional credit agreement with the KBC Bank of Belgium for part financing of the wind power project. The Treasury has entered into €12.4 million (Sh1.4 billion) loan agreements to finance the second phase of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Kenya: Loan for Ngong Hills Wind Farm
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National Chamber Network Says Tax Incentive is Critical to Boosting American Wind Energy Jobs and Innovation
“As leaders of our local business communities, we’ve seen firsthand the economic development benefits of wind energy,” said Jim Heeter, President and CEO of the Greater Kansas City (MO) Chamber of Commerce. “From Iowa and Kansas to South Dakota, Indiana, Texas and Ohio, wind energy is helping us attract new clean energy companies and capital, … Continue reading National Chamber Network Says Tax Incentive is Critical to Boosting American Wind Energy Jobs and Innovation
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EU: an internal energy market by 2014?
“The European wind industry strongly supports the creation of a single market in electricity,” said Paul Wilczek, Senior Regulatory Affairs Advisor, Grids and Internal Electricity Market, at EWEA. “If Europe is serious about decarbonising the power sector in a cost-effective manner, it has to create a market that facilitates this transformation. EWEA’s new report sets … Continue reading EU: an internal energy market by 2014?
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French government to launch 1GW offshore wind energy tender
The French government will launch an offshore wind power tender worth around 1GW by the end of the year, Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault revealed at the weekend. He made the announcement during a government-hosted conference on the environment at which he and President Francois Hollande promised a plan to kick-start the renewables industry in France. … Continue reading French government to launch 1GW offshore wind energy tender
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Water: The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels
Six fuels used to generate electricity — biomass, coal, nuclear, natural gas, solar (photovoltaic and concentrating solar power), and wind energy (both onshore and offshore) – are analyzed in the following categories: water impacts, impacts, air pollution impacts, planning and cost risk, subsidies and tax incentives, land impacts, and other impacts. 100,000 Gallons of Water to … Continue reading Water: The Hidden Costs of Electricity: Comparing the Hidden Costs of Power Generation Fuels
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EBRD to lend up to EUR48.8 million to build Donetsk region wind farm
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development will provide a loan of up to EUR 48.8 million to Novoazovsky Wind Farm LLC to build the second phase of a wind farm in Donetsk region. EBRD Principal Advisor for External Affairs Anton Usov told Interfax-Ukraine on Wednesday that the decision was made by the bank’s board … Continue reading EBRD to lend up to EUR48.8 million to build Donetsk region wind farm
Continue readingREpower Bags Wind Energy Contract From Austria
The wind turbines, each with a rated power output of 3.2 megawatts (MW) and a hub height of 143 metres, are intended for the Poysdorf-Wilfersdorf III wind farm in the north-east of Austria. On Tuesday at HUSUM WindEnergy 2012, Suzlon Group’s subsidiary REpower Systems SE signed a contract with the Austrian operator Windkraft Simonsfeld AG … Continue reading REpower Bags Wind Energy Contract From Austria
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China’s wind energy capacity could reach 300 GW by 2020
A report on China’s wind power outlook, jointly released by the Chinese Renewable Energy Industries Association, the Global Wind Energy Council and Greenpeace, forecast that China’s wind power sector will maintain the steady growth momentum seen last year. China’s newly-installed wind power capacity will see growth of 15 to 18 gigawatts (GW) this year, after … Continue reading China’s wind energy capacity could reach 300 GW by 2020
Continue readingVattenfall inaugurates 150 MW Ormonde offshore wind farm
Vattenfall has officially inaugurated the 150MW Ormonde offshore wind farm in waters off the coast of Cumbria, North West England. The facility consists of 30 5MW turbines supplied by German manufacturer REpower, subsidiary of Suzlon, and represents an investment of £500m. Around 33 per cent of the expenditure went to UK businesses. Construction at the … Continue reading Vattenfall inaugurates 150 MW Ormonde offshore wind farm
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Business Leaders Urge Congress to Extend Wind Energy PTC
The PTC provides a tax credit of 2.2 cents per kilowatt-hour of renewable power generated and, if lawmakers fail to act, is set to expire in 2012. Originally signed into law by George H.W. Bush, the tax credit has helped to strengthen energy diversity, reduce reliance on fossil fuels and keep electricity costs low for … Continue reading Business Leaders Urge Congress to Extend Wind Energy PTC
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Wind energy industry calls on Congress to avert more layoffs
Siemens Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind turbines, yesterday announced more than 1,000 layoffs, or approximately half their U.S. labor force. The move will cut half the workforce at the company’s turbine plant in Hutchinson, Kansas, and also lay off workers at plants in Iowa andFlorida. Layoffs continue to mount throughout the development and … Continue reading Wind energy industry calls on Congress to avert more layoffs
Continue readingPTC: Siemens to lay off 615 in Iowa, Kansas, Florida
Supporters of wind energy are predicting that what happens in Congress over the next several days could be crucial to the fate of the industry. A wind energy equipment manufacturer says it will lay off 615 workers in Iowa, Kansas and Florida in part because Congress has not renewed a tax credit for wind energy. … Continue reading PTC: Siemens to lay off 615 in Iowa, Kansas, Florida
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Europe’s emerging wind energy markets set to grow while mature markets experience difficulties
Spain and Portugal both have significant electricity tariff deficits. In recent years the electricity prices have not reflected generation costs due to a political decision. Renewables are disproportionately blamed for increasing electricity prices in these countries. The national authorities are taking tough measures to deal with the deficit in particular Spain whose government has just … Continue reading Europe’s emerging wind energy markets set to grow while mature markets experience difficulties
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American Wind Energy Association Conducts “Real World” Training for OSHA
Thirty-seven attendees of the program were trained to climb the ladder structure of a wind turbine and perform self-rescue. They were able to access a Nacelle, the cover housing that contains all of the generating components in a wind turbine to develop a better understanding of how a wind turbine operates. On … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Conducts “Real World” Training for OSHA
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Gamesa gets 30 MW wind power order from Indo Rama Renewables
For Gamesa this contract comes weeks after the announcement of the single largest 75 MW order with another IPP, ReNew Power, in Maharashtra. India contributed 14 per cent of Gamesa’s total sales in the first half of 2012. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy -through its subsidiary in India-, has signed a new … Continue reading Gamesa gets 30 MW wind power order from Indo Rama Renewables
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