This data is drawn from two global surveys: the Global Consumer Wind Study 2012 (GCWS), an annual survey produced by TNS Gallup, about consumers’ preferences for renewable energy, and the Corporate Renewable Energy Index Report 2012 (CREX), an index of companies that use renewable energy voluntarily, prepared by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The CREX study … Continue reading Studies reveal 85% of consumers want more wind energy
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Goldwind to Supply Panama Wind Farm With Wind Turbines
Goldwind will supply and install its 2.5-megawatt wind turbines at the Penonome wind farm in Cocle province, the turbine maker’s U.S. subsidiary said. The company didn’t give a price or size of the project, which it said will be the largest in Central America. Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. (2208), China’s largest … Continue reading Goldwind to Supply Panama Wind Farm With Wind Turbines
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Financing approved for Wind Farm in Grenada
The wind energy project seeks to reduce reliance on imported fossil fuel for electricity generation. This is a momentous step towards stabilizing electricity prices in Grenada and reducing its carbon footprint. Carriacou’s relative size in relation to the rest of the electricity grid in Grenada means that the effect on the overall grid will be … Continue reading Financing approved for Wind Farm in Grenada
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Offshore wind energy jobs central to ‘Blue Growth’
The ‘Blue Growth’ Communication includes offshore wind power as a key element of current and future economic activity around Europe’s coast, significantly contributing to Europe’s competitiveness and benefiting other industrial sectors. Today’s Communication by the European Commission shows clearly the potential for additional economic activity in Europe’s coastal waters and recognises the European Wind Energy … Continue reading Offshore wind energy jobs central to ‘Blue Growth’
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Wind energy and solar is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants
Taking into account health and environmental damage, wind and solar power from new plants in Europe is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants, according to a new report. Many people find it difficult to calculate the true cost of their electricity. Special duties, taxes and subsidies all add up to influence … Continue reading Wind energy and solar is actually cheaper than energy from coal and nuclear power plants
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Gamesa strengthens its Brazilian wind power presence with 258 MW
Gamesa will install 129 of its G97-2.0 MW wind turbines at 10 wind farms which Santa Vitória do Palmar Holding is set to develop in southern Brazil and will perform operation and maintenance (O&M) services on the machines for 20 years. It is the first contract signed with a subsidiary of the country’s national power … Continue reading Gamesa strengthens its Brazilian wind power presence with 258 MW
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International Summit on Solar and Wind Energy in West China
The ninth International Summit on Solar and Wind Energy in West China opened Wednesday in Northwest China’s city of Lanzhou, bringing together 150 experts from China, Israel, Pakistan, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria. China’s experience with renewable energy can be shared with and used by other developing countries, experts attending a UN-sponsored workshop on clean energy … Continue reading International Summit on Solar and Wind Energy in West China
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TWN Wind Power to supply White Earth Nation with wind turbines
TWN Wind Power has signed an agreement with the White Earth Nation of Minnesota to supply two 40kW wind turbines . The small wind turbines will be used to power the White Earth Community Service Center in Naytahwaush and the Ojibwa Building Supplies facility in Waubun. “We are excited to have formed this relationship to … Continue reading TWN Wind Power to supply White Earth Nation with wind turbines
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EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 140 MW Pacific Wind power plant in the US
EDF Renewable Energy, the US subsidiary of EDF Energies Nouvelles, announces commissioning of the 140 MW Pacific Wind Farm, in the State of California. Developed, built and owned by EDF Renewable Energy, Pacific Wind project is located in Kern County in California. The electricity generated by the 70 REpower turbines will be sold to San … Continue reading EDF Energies Nouvelles commissions 140 MW Pacific Wind power plant in the US
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Charles Koch gets it wrong on wind power’s cost
Wind power is an American success story that is creating affordable electricity and tens of thousands of new American jobs. But we need for Congress to act to extend the federal wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) and let wind finish the job. Billionaire and Koch Industries CEO Charles G. Koch had an op-ed on … Continue reading Charles Koch gets it wrong on wind power’s cost
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Challenging steel, concrete is now being used in wind turbines
In addition to the story on concrete turbines, this edition of Wind Directions has a special comprehensive package on EWEA celebrating its 30th anniversary and the achievements of the European wind power sector during the past three decades. It may not become the norm, but some wind turbine suppliers are beginning to switch to concrete … Continue reading Challenging steel, concrete is now being used in wind turbines
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AWEA terminates Exelon membership over anti-PTC moves
Despite Exelon’s actions, Kelley is not worried about division among AWEA’s 2,000 member companies. In fact, he says other utilities and organizations, including the Edison Electric Institute, the association of electric shareholder-owned utilities, not only support wind but also the PTC’s extension. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has removed Chicago-based Exelon Corp. from its … Continue reading AWEA terminates Exelon membership over anti-PTC moves
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Western Wind Energy Provides Update on Sale Process
Western Wind is a vertically integrated renewable energy production company that owns and operates wind and solar generation facilities with 165 net MW of rated capacity in production, in the States of California and Arizona. Western Wind further owns substantial development assets for both solar and wind energy in the U.S. The Company is headquartered … Continue reading Western Wind Energy Provides Update on Sale Process
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Typical Wind Farm Supports Nearly 1,100 Jobs; Adds Millions of Dollars to Local Communities
Each major wind farm in America creates nearly 1,100 jobs and can add tens of millions of dollars in new taxes and other benefits to the communities where they’re located, according to two new reports from the Natural Resources Defense Council. A new 250-megawatt wind farm will create 1,079 jobs throughout the many steps of … Continue reading Typical Wind Farm Supports Nearly 1,100 Jobs; Adds Millions of Dollars to Local Communities
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OwnEnergy Announces Groundbreaking Investment
OwnEnergy is the leading developer of mid-sized and community wind projects, enabling landowners and communities to build and profit directly from their own local wind farms. OwnEnergy, Inc. a leading developer of mid-sized and community wind projects, announced today that NJR Clean Energy Ventures (CEV), a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources (NYSE:NJR), has joined its … Continue reading OwnEnergy Announces Groundbreaking Investment
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MY signs strategic cooperation agreement with CGNPC on wind and solar power development
China Ming Yang Wind Power Group Limited (NYSE: MY) is a leading and fast-growing wind turbine manufacturer in China, focusing on designing, manufacturing, selling and servicing megawatt-class wind turbines. Ming Yang produces advanced, highly adaptable wind turbines with high energy output and provides customers with comprehensive post-sales services. Ming Yang cooperates with aerodyne Energiesysteme, one … Continue reading MY signs strategic cooperation agreement with CGNPC on wind and solar power development
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Suzlon wins 84 MW order from Continuum Wind Energy
Indian wind power group Suzlon has won an 84MW order from independent power producer Continuum Wind Energy. The S95 turbine with its 95 meter rotor diameter is part of Suzlon’s S9X suite, which features larger and more efficient rotors, increased hub heights and technology enhancements, like the doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) technology, are designed … Continue reading Suzlon wins 84 MW order from Continuum Wind Energy
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Wind energy could meet many times world’s total power demand by 2030
In 2030, if all energy is converted to clean energy, humans will consume about 11.5 terawatts of power every year, all sources combined. If there is to be a clean-energy economy based on renewable energy, wind power will no doubt have to help meet much of that demand. In a new study, researchers at Stanford … Continue reading Wind energy could meet many times world’s total power demand by 2030
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Wind energy could provide up to half the world’s power supply with little environmental impact, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Delaware and Stanford University. The study debunks previous assessments that suggested wind wouldn’t be a feasible way to power much of the world’s grid due to environmental and power … Continue reading Wind energy could meet many times world’s total power demand by 2030
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Wind energy can power the world, says two new studies
The potential is there, if we can build enough wind turbines,” said co-author of the PNAS study Mark Z. Jacobson, a civil and environmental engineer at Stanford. Wind power is up to the challenge of providing more-than-enough energy for global society, according to two new and unrelated studies. Both studies, one published in Nature Climate … Continue reading Wind energy can power the world, says two new studies
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