India contributes 14% of Gamesa’s total sales in the first half of 2012. The contract -the first signed with this independent power producer- includes the commission of 50 MW of G97-2.0 MW and 24.65 MW of G58-850 kW machines. Largest order for the G97-2.0 MW platform in Maharashtra. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind … Continue reading Gamesa to supply 75 MW to ReNew Wind Power in India
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3TIER Selected by NREL to Update National Wind Integration Dataset
3TIER®, a global leader in renewable energy risk analysis, announced that it was selected through a competitive solicitation process by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to update the U.S. wind integration dataset. Dataset will help inform energy policy, infrastructure, and market planning to accelerate integration of wind energy in the … Continue reading 3TIER Selected by NREL to Update National Wind Integration Dataset
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Risk Awareness Key for Efficient Emergency Response in the Wind Industry
With over 100 wind farm projects under construction, the need for efficient health and safety strategies in the US wind industry has never been greater. Brent Wise, the COO of Tech Safety Lines explains how to identify the risks at an early stage and facilitate the work of the rescue teams. Disconnect between companies’ expectations … Continue reading Risk Awareness Key for Efficient Emergency Response in the Wind Industry
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Obama Banking On Wind Energy Message In Key Swing States
In Colorado and Iowa, two states considered up for grabs in the presidential race, a battle over alternative energy policy is playing a growing role in the debate between President Obama and Mitt Romney. Both states have important wind-energy sectors, and Obama’s campaign is rolling out new radio ads this week highlighting the president’s support … Continue reading Obama Banking On Wind Energy Message In Key Swing States
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Largest wind turbine blades and offshore wind farm vessel ready
Two new technological developments in the global wind power industry have been garnering media interest recently as the emissions-free generating sector continues to increase its world-wide installed capacity year after year after year. Siemens announced earlier in August that it had built, at 75 metres, the world’s largest rotor blade for wind turbines. By … Continue reading Largest wind turbine blades and offshore wind farm vessel ready
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Africa’s Largest Wind Farm in Morocco is a Go
The plant, which will be financed by Attijariwafa Bank, Banque Marocaine du Commerce Extérieur (BMCE) and France’s Banque Populaire, will be built astride the Atlantic ocean in southern Morocco. It is said to be the largest such plant on the African continent. “The plant is to be constructed on a build, operate and transfer basis. The original … Continue reading Africa’s Largest Wind Farm in Morocco is a Go
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576 MW Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind farm
Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind Farm is one of the largest currently in construction in Europe and is being built by RWE npower renewables. The project is a shared investment between partners RWE Innogy, Stadtwerke München GmbH, and Siemens AG.(1) Once operational, Gwynt y Môr will have an installed capacity of 576MW. It will be … Continue reading 576 MW Gwynt y Môr Offshore Wind farm
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Vestas intensifies cost saving plan and announces further workforce reductions
Global Senior Vice President of People & Culture Roald Steen Jakobsen says the further reduction in the workforce demonstrates Vestas is in full control of the cost reduction plan. “Vestas is currently three months ahead of schedule in regards to employee reductions in the organisation and being able to intensify this plan in order to … Continue reading Vestas intensifies cost saving plan and announces further workforce reductions
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Australia’s Non-Hydro Renewables Generation Will Reach 7.4 Terawatt Hours (Twh) In 2012
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2b6kth/australia_renewabl) has announced the addition of the “Australia Renewables Report Q4 2012”report to their offering. July 1 2012 saw the introduction of carbon tax in Australia – a move that sets the stage for a wave of renewable energy growth in Australia. The author believes that wind energy will continue to dominate … Continue reading Australia’s Non-Hydro Renewables Generation Will Reach 7.4 Terawatt Hours (Twh) In 2012
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Electricity from wind power increased by 29.7 percent in China
In the January-July period, electricity from wind power, and hydropower increased by 29.7 percent and 15.6 percent, respectively. Sources of clean energy generated 106.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in July, up 31 percent from a year ago, according to figures released by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission (SERC) Tuesday. During the first seven months, sources … Continue reading Electricity from wind power increased by 29.7 percent in China
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Local newspapers paint the real picture on wind power
Last month I was in North Wales – a coastline which is home to the UK’s first large scale offshore wind farm called North Hoyle. It currently has one other operating offshore wind farm – Rhyl Flats, and a massive development is underway further out to sea at Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm which, … Continue reading Local newspapers paint the real picture on wind power
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Minnesota Wind Farm To Feature Gamesa’s New Low-Wind Turbines
Exergy Development Group’s 36 MW Big Blue Wind Farm, which will be built in south central Minnesota, will feature Gamesa’s newest wind turbine model. Gamesa will start the delivery of its first G97-2.0 MW in the United States in the Big Blue wind farm that Exergy Development Group promotes in the town of Blue Earth, … Continue reading Minnesota Wind Farm To Feature Gamesa’s New Low-Wind Turbines
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Nepal views: Support between SA states and China in wind power and solar energy
At this juncture, the South Asian region and China especially need to think jointly about alternative energy sources as the actions taken collectively by our states will have a decisive impact on climate change. By some accounts, since 2006 China has already surpassed the United States in C02 emissions from fossil fuel use and industrial … Continue reading Nepal views: Support between SA states and China in wind power and solar energy
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EBRD loan for the construction of wind farm plants in Montenegro
Company “Krnovo Green Energy” plans to apply for a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to finance the construction of wind power plants in Krnovo. Construction of wind power plant Krnovo will partly be financed by loans and KGE intends to invite companies to bid for contracts to build wind … Continue reading EBRD loan for the construction of wind farm plants in Montenegro
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The Skaftåsen wind power project – up to 400 MW
EVWIND Arise Windpower has concluded an agreement with Bergvik Skog AB for the takeover of the Skaftåsen wind power project. The project is located to the east of Lillhärdal in southern Härjedalen. An application for an environmental permit for the planned wind farm has been submitted but not yet approved. The project comprises up to … Continue reading The Skaftåsen wind power project – up to 400 MW
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enXco becomes EDF Renewable Energy
enXco, an EDF Energies Nouvelles Company, announces a name change to EDF Renewable Energy. The new brand name is a natural progression of the integration process with the EDF group, the leading electricity company in the world. “EDF Renewable Energy is an innovative company with dedicated and passionate employees, and we’re proud of our 25 … Continue reading enXco becomes EDF Renewable Energy
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Clipper Windpower Laying Off 174 People
Company officials with Clipper Windpower confirm that layoffs will reduce the total employment at the wind energy company by 174 positions. Employees at the Cedar Rapids plant, 4401 Bowling St. S.W., began called Monday morning to report layoffs were in progress. The total number of people let go in Cedar Rapids would be about 75. … Continue reading Clipper Windpower Laying Off 174 People
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Rural Oregon Wind Energy Project
Albina partnered with Wells Fargo and Reoder & Company to structure a transaction that utilized the credits as part of the permanent financing of the wind farm. Albina Equity Fund I, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Albina Community Bancorp0, announced today that it deployed $8.4 million of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) allocation to an … Continue reading Rural Oregon Wind Energy Project
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Gamesa deploys new wind turbine to Minnesota wind farm
Gamesa’s G97-2.0 MW Class IIIA wind turbine has nacelle enhancements and a newer, more aerodynamic blade design that optimizes energy output. The 36 MW Big Blue Wind Farm in Minnesota will feature Gamesa Technology Corp.’s newest wind turbine model designed specifically for low-wind sites making wind energy development accessible to a broader region. These advancements … Continue reading Gamesa deploys new wind turbine to Minnesota wind farm
Continue readingPast and present, Montana a leader in wind energy
In 1927, long before President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his Rural Electrification Administration (REA) brought electricity to the countryside, Marcellus Jacobs from eastern Montana invented the three-bladed wind turbine for electricity production. At night, the Jacobs family farm provided the best advertisement for the effectiveness of his new technology, basking alone in the glow of … Continue reading Past and present, Montana a leader in wind energy
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