General Electric (GE) plans to begin construction of a 100 MW wind power farm in Kenya early next year and expects it to be up and running within 18 months after that, a company executive said on Thursday. Kenya is pushing to expand its power generation capacity by 5,000 MW by 2017 from about … Continue reading GE to start building 100 MW wind farm in Kenya next year
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Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
A Health Canada study has found no evidence to support a link between exposure to wind turbine noise and health effects reported by people living near the towering structures. The year-long study explored the relationship between exposure to noise and health effects reported by people living near wind turbines. The study included a detailed … Continue reading Study finds no link between wind turbines, noise, perceived health effects
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Vestas wind energy receives 200 MW wind power order in Texas
First Wind orders 100 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines for the South Plains wind farm in Texas, expanding its relationship with Vestas. Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 100 V100-2.0 MW turbines corresponding to 200 MW. The order was placed by First Wind. The order comprises supply and … Continue reading Vestas wind energy receives 200 MW wind power order in Texas
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Wind energy contributing to a cleaner, more flexible and cost competitive electricity system
A new Fraser Institute study misrepresents the impact of wind energy on the electricity bills paid by Ontario consumers. This is the conclusion of Power Advisory LLC, a leading management consulting firm that specializes in North American electricity markets. On behalf of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), Power Advisory LLC undertook an analysis of … Continue reading Wind energy contributing to a cleaner, more flexible and cost competitive electricity system
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Oklahoma Wind Energy: Enel Green Power completed a new wind farm
Enel Green Power S.p.A. (“Enel Green Power”), through its subsidiary Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGP-NA”), has completed construction work on its new “Origin” wind farm, located in Carter, Garvin and Murray counties in Oklahoma. The new plant, owned by Origin Wind Energy, LLC., an EGP-NA subsidiary, boasts a total installed capacity of 150 … Continue reading Oklahoma Wind Energy: Enel Green Power completed a new wind farm
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Myanmar plans 41 new power plants in 15 years
Myanmar has mapped a 15-year power development plan to meet increasing demand, setting its sights on boosting capacity from 4,581 megawatts to over 29,000MW in 2031. According to Myint Oo, director at the Ministry of Electric Power, the plan will shift Myanmar’s focus from hydropower to other energy sources, including coal, natural gas, solar, and … Continue reading Myanmar plans 41 new power plants in 15 years
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Construction begins on €625 million Lake Turkana wind power project, Kenya
Construction has begun on Africa’s largest wind power project, the €625 million Lake Turkana wind power (LTWP) development in Kenya. Mott MacDonald is lenders’ technical advisor on the project, which is also Kenya’s largest ever private investment. Located on the south eastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya, the 310MW wind farm will comprise … Continue reading Construction begins on €625 million Lake Turkana wind power project, Kenya
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EGP wins 344 MW of renewable energy in Brazil, including wind energy and solar PV
The “Ituverava” and “Delfina” projects require a total investment of approximately 600 million US dollars to build. The award of new capacity marks a further step forward in Enel Green Power’s growth strategy for Latin America. Following the “Leilão de Reserva” public tender in Brazil, Enel Green Power has been awarded the right to … Continue reading EGP wins 344 MW of renewable energy in Brazil, including wind energy and solar PV
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107 MW of wind energy was added in Tamil Nadu over the last six months
Data from the Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) shows that 107 MW of capacity has been added in the state between April and September, bringing the total wind power capacity in the state to 7378.63 MW, the highest in the country. However, these are projects that were signed a while ago, driven by … Continue reading 107 MW of wind energy was added in Tamil Nadu over the last six months
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Trustpower Cements Kiwi Place on Australian Wind Energy Landscape
Tauranga based Trustpower, New Zealand fifth largest electricity retailer and generator, is celebrating the completion of its largest single asset, the Snowtown Wind Farm in South Australia. The Snowtown Wind Farm spans 32km of the Hummocks and Barunga ranges in South Australia’s Mid-North region, 150km north of Adelaide. The site, which is home to a … Continue reading Trustpower Cements Kiwi Place on Australian Wind Energy Landscape
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Brazil contracts 769 MW of wind energy and 890 MW photovoltaic
Brazil awarded 20-year power supply contracts totaling 889.7MW of solar PV from 31 projects at an average price of R$215.12/MWh ($86.8MWh). The price was 17.9% below the cap prices of R$262/MWh set by the government. Brazilian developers on Friday sold 769.1MW of wind power from 31 wind farm projects at the government’s reserve auction … Continue reading Brazil contracts 769 MW of wind energy and 890 MW photovoltaic
Continue readingEolica Faisa Approved to Start 27 MW Wind Power Plant in Brazil
Eolica Faisa V Geracao & Comercializacao de Energia SA, a Brazilian energy provider, received approval to start a wind farm with 27.3 megawatts of capacity in the country’s northeast. Brazil’s electricity regulator, known as Aneel, authorized the start of the Faisa V wind farm in the state of Ceara, according to the government’s official … Continue reading Eolica Faisa Approved to Start 27 MW Wind Power Plant in Brazil
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Vestas secures 66 MW wind power order in Turkey
Vestas has received a wind energy order for 20 V126-3.3 MW wind turbines for the Suloglu wind farm in Edirne, in western Turkey, for a total capacity of 66 MW. The order was placed by Steag GmbH, one of Germany’s largest electricity producers. The contract includes supply, installation, and commissioning of the … Continue reading Vestas secures 66 MW wind power order in Turkey
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Denmark’s Offshore Wind Power among Best in World, with More Growth by 2020
Denmark’s cumulative offshore wind power installed capacity to rise from 1.27 Gigawatts (GW) in 2013 to 2.24 GW by 2020. The country is now the second largest nation globally in terms of offshore wind power. Extensive government support and wind turbine technology modernization will assist the continued growth of Denmark’s cumulative offshore wind power installed … Continue reading Denmark’s Offshore Wind Power among Best in World, with More Growth by 2020
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Vestas wins wind energy deal for three Canadian wind power projects
TransAlta Renewables Inc. renews service agreements with Vestas for 204 MW of capacity in Fort MacLeod – Pincher Creek area of Alberta. Vestas has received a seven-year agreement to service the Ardenville, Blue Trail and Summerview II wind projects. Located in the Fort MacLeod and Pincher Creek areas of Alberta, the three facilities total 68 … Continue reading Vestas wins wind energy deal for three Canadian wind power projects
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Wind energy in Greece: Gamesa supplies 41 wind turbines for wind farm plants
Within the framework of a turnkey agreement, Gamesa will install 41 wind turbines (2.0 MW each) for EREN at the Ptoon and Maristi wind farms. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has sold to EMV, a Greek subsidiary of EREN, two wind farm developments in Greece with combined installed capacity of 82 MW, … Continue reading Wind energy in Greece: Gamesa supplies 41 wind turbines for wind farm plants
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MidAmerican Energy signs wind power contract with Siemens for Iowa wind energy projects
Siemens will provide service and maintenance at 12 MidAmerican Energy Company wind energy projects in Iowa through June 2024. Combined capacity of more than 2 gigawatts (GW). Largest onshore wind power service contract to date for Siemens. Siemens has signed a long-term agreement with MidAmerican Energy to provide service and maintenance for 958 SWT-2.3 turbines … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy signs wind power contract with Siemens for Iowa wind energy projects
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Senvion (Suzlon) launches 3.2M114 wind turbines for Canadian wind energy market
Senvion SE, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Suzlon Group, the world’s fifth-largest manufacturer of wind turbines, launched the 3.2M114 for the Canadian market at the CanWEA Tradeshow. The 3.2M114 is part of the Senvion 3XM series of 3 MW turbines with a rotor diameter of 114 m. It offers optimum yields on class II … Continue reading Senvion (Suzlon) launches 3.2M114 wind turbines for Canadian wind energy market
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Offshore wind energy: Iberdrola wind farm in the UK with 108 wind turbines from Siemens
The 389-megawatt (MW) West of Duddon Sands offshore wind farm is the first such wind power commissioned by a Spanish company and will generate enough electricity to meet the annual demands of 280,000 homes. Today, the UK Secretary for Energy and Climate Change, Ed Davey, IBERDROLA Chairman, Ignacio Galan, and DONG Energy Executive Vice President, … Continue reading Offshore wind energy: Iberdrola wind farm in the UK with 108 wind turbines from Siemens
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Fukushima Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm
A consortium comprised of Marubeni (project integrator), the University of Tokyo (technical advisor), Mitsubishi, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Japan Marine United, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation, Hitachi, Furukawa Electric, Shimizu, and Mizuho Information & Research, has been participating in an experimental offshore floating wind farm project sponsored by the Ministry of … Continue reading Fukushima Experimental Offshore Floating Wind Farm
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