Spanish wind energy company Gamesa reported on Thursday recurring net loss of 49 million euros ($62 million) for the first nine months of the year. The wind turbine maker said 9 month sales were up 14 percent on the year to 2.3 billion euros. Indebted Gamesa said in October it would cut staff and slash … Continue reading Spain’s Gamesa books 9 month net loss of 49 mln euros
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Boralex closes acquisition of a wind energy project in France
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Corporation”) announces the closing of the acquisition, by its subsidiary Boralex Europe S.A., of the 32 MW La Vallée wind power project (the “Project”) located in the department of Indre, France. As announced on June 5, 2012, the Project, which was initially developed by the company Gamesa, consists of 16 Gamesa … Continue reading Boralex closes acquisition of a wind energy project in France
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Wind energy PTC good for Montana
Bob Winger’s recent editorial arguing against the wind production tax credit ignores the purpose of this incentive and immense economic and environmental benefits that wind energy provides to Montana. The production tax credit has helped Montana develop a new industry that creates hundreds of jobs and contributes millions of dollars to Montana’s economy. Wind energy … Continue reading Wind energy PTC good for Montana
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Lithium ion batteries cell supply chain study
NextEnergy recently wrapped up phase one of an extensive study on the lithium ion battery cell supply chain. Supported by the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration, the analysis identifies significant opportunities for domestic materials and components manufacturers. Dan Radomski, vice president, New Market Services at NextEnergy will present the preliminary findings at The Battery … Continue reading Lithium ion batteries cell supply chain study
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Toshiba Launches Li-ion Battery Monitor Chipset for Electric Vehicles
Toshiba Corporation (TOKYO: 6502) announced it will launch a lithium-ion battery monitor chipset for automotive applications. The battery monitor IC integrated into the chipset is the industry’s first1 to be able to manage up to 16 cells per 1 IC, allowing for a reduction of components and the development of simple, low cost battery monitoring … Continue reading Toshiba Launches Li-ion Battery Monitor Chipset for Electric Vehicles
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Arise Windpower AB: Power production October 2012
Power production in October was 29.7 GWh, which was slightly less than expected. Of this, the Jädraås wind farm contributed 2.8 GWh, which represents the company’s share (50 %) of the project. About 40 (120 MW) of the wind farm’s 66 turbines have now been erected, and of these about 20 are being test run … Continue reading Arise Windpower AB: Power production October 2012
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43 GE Wind Turbines to Power Four Wind Energy Projects across Turkey
GE will provide 43 wind turbines to Turkish energy developer Fina Enerji for four new wind farm projects in western Turkey, the two companies announced today at the first annual Turkish Wind Energy Congress. All four wind farms will contribute to Turkey’s energy independence while supporting the country’s investment in domestic renewable energy. The four Fina … Continue reading 43 GE Wind Turbines to Power Four Wind Energy Projects across Turkey
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RWE Innogy tests two offshore wind turbines onshore
This week, RWE Innogy and Essent have inaugurated two Repower 6M wind turbines in the Dutch city of Eemshaven. The turbines each have a rated power of 6.15 MW and a hub height of 114 meters. The same turbine type will also be used in the wind farm Nordsee Ost in German waters. The two … Continue reading RWE Innogy tests two offshore wind turbines onshore
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Database of Photovoltaic, Concentrator Solar Photovoltaic, and Concentrated Solar Power Projects
Following a 7-year period of capacity building, aggressive pricing, and promises of grid parity, driven largely by feed-in tariffs, the solar power industry is going through a significant correction. Even as prices for solar components, particularly photovoltaic equipment, continue to fall, the solar industry must develop new business models and new markets. This solar project … Continue reading Database of Photovoltaic, Concentrator Solar Photovoltaic, and Concentrated Solar Power Projects
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Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
Saft, the world’s leading designer and manufacturer of high technology batteries for industry, has been selected by Cowessess First Nation (CFN) to design, produce and install a Battery Energy Storage System including two Intensium® Max 20E lithium-ion battery containers as part of the High Wind and Storage Project near the City of Regina, Saskatchewan. he … Continue reading Saft Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage System Helps Harness Wind Energy in Saskatchewan, Canada
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Do wind turbines really ruin a good night’s sleep?
A new study has hit the headlines claiming that “wind turbines can ruin a good night’s sleep,” as the UK’s Daily Mail put it. It is apparently the first study to clearly link wind farms to sleep problems for those living in proximity. Scratch a little deeper and you might find that the study – … Continue reading Do wind turbines really ruin a good night’s sleep?
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Supporting electric vehicles in France
We are lending a total EUR 205m to support the research, development and deployment of an electric-car sharing service in Paris, France. New financing of EUR 75m was agreed with Groupe Bolloré on 12th October to help fund new services. This follows a January 2011 EIB loan of EUR 130m to support the research, development … Continue reading Supporting electric vehicles in France
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Vestas Seeks 20 Percent Stake Sale, Cuts 3000 More Jobs
Vestas Wind Systems A/S (VWS) is seeking to sell a stake of as much as 20 percent and said it’s reducing headcount by 3,000 to raise the staff cuts by the biggest wind turbine maker to almost a third over two years. Vestas shares fell as much as 17 percent today, the biggest drop since … Continue reading Vestas Seeks 20 Percent Stake Sale, Cuts 3000 More Jobs
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DONG Energy appoints two new Executive Vice Presidents
DONG Energy has appointed two new Executive Vice Presidents in the business areas Wind Power and Energy Markets. Samuel Leupold, 42, has been appointed as new Executive Vice President of the business area Wind Power. He will be taking over from Henrik Poulsen, who, since his appointment as CEO of DONG Energy, has also been … Continue reading DONG Energy appoints two new Executive Vice Presidents
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Nuclear Power Much More Expensive Than Offshore Wind Energy
The cost of nuclear power is at least £200 per MWh, much more than the cost of offshore wind power at £140 per MWh. This is according to new calculations by the Energy Fair group, stripping out all subsidies. ‘This confirms that nuclear power is entirely uneconomic,’ said Dr Gerry Wolff of Energy Fair. ‘There … Continue reading Nuclear Power Much More Expensive Than Offshore Wind Energy
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Portugal’s EDPR sells U.S. wind energy stake for $230 mln
EDPR, the world’s fourth-largest wind energy producer, has sold a 49 percent stake in wind farms in the United States to Canadian pension fund Borealis for $230 million. EDPR said on Tuesday that the portfolio comprised four wind farms totalling 599 megawatts (MW), installed in 2007/08, all of which have long-term power purchase agreements in … Continue reading Portugal’s EDPR sells U.S. wind energy stake for $230 mln
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Nordex to Install Thirteen N100/2500 Wind Turbines in Suckow
Nordex has been awarded a contract to install the Suckow wind farm. Located in the shire of Ludwigslust-Parchim in the German state of Mecklenburg-West Pomerania, the wind farm will comprise thirteen N100/2500 wind turbines with a combined output of 32.5 MW. The project has been planned by Loscon Engineering GmbH. The operator and final customer … Continue reading Nordex to Install Thirteen N100/2500 Wind Turbines in Suckow
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Modular Wind Energy Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
Modular Wind Energy (www.modwind.com), a manufacturer of innovative rotor blades for large-size wind turbines, has achieved certification from Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA) as an ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems compliant organization for the design, manufacture, installation, and service of wind turbine blades. LRQA is accredited by American National Accreditation Board (ANAB). ISO 9000 is … Continue reading Modular Wind Energy Receives ISO 9001:2008 Certification
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Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
TransCanada Corp. has announced that the Gros-Morne wind farm has been completed and officially commissioned in Quebec. TransCanada Corporation (TSX, NYSE: TRP) (TransCanada) today announced the completion of the Quebec-based Gros-Morne wind farm, the final phase of Cartier Wind Energy. Gros-Morne was officially commissioned early on the morning of November 6, 2012. This emission-free wind … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind farm is complete
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Lithium Ion Batteries: Chinese Company To Provide Financing To A123 Systems
A Delaware judge has authorized a Chinese auto-parts maker to provide bankruptcy financing for battery maker A123 Systems. The judge gave interim approval Monday for Wanxiang (wang-SHIN) Group to provide $50 million in financing to A123, which filed for bankruptcy protection last month. A123 had said Milwaukee-based auto-parts maker Johnson Controls Inc. had agreed to … Continue reading Lithium Ion Batteries: Chinese Company To Provide Financing To A123 Systems
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