Wind offers an immense, never-ending source of energy that can be successfully harnessed to power all of the things that currently draw energy from nonrenewable resources. But wind frequency varies with weather patterns. Researchers from North China Electric Power University and North China University of Science and Technology recently developed a model to help predict … Continue reading The power of wind energy and how to use it
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Military says wind farms strengthen, not hinder, national security
Recently, several media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal and Forbes.com, have erroneously reported on wind farms impacting military bases. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth—wind bolsters our national security be creating more of our energy right here at home. Here are the facts. The Department of Defense has a review process that … Continue reading Military says wind farms strengthen, not hinder, national security
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Long-time wind industry leader Rob Gramlich departs to open firm
Rob Gramlich, head of government and public affairs for the U.S. wind energy industry’s trade association and a leader of many successful campaigns for more wind power, is leaving to start a firm that will focus on power grid issues, it was announced today. Gramlich was previously at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, where he … Continue reading Long-time wind industry leader Rob Gramlich departs to open firm
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Commissioning of the Les Monts wind farm in France
Located in the Aube department, in France, on the territory of the Sainte-Maure and Saint-Benoît-sur-Seine municipalities, Les Monts wind farm comprises 4 wind turbines of 3.3 MW, for a cumulative capacity of 13.2 MW. Construction works started in March 2016 and ended successfully as planned. Les Monts wind farm now generates green electricity, that will … Continue reading Commissioning of the Les Monts wind farm in France
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Washington agrees: let’s fix our infrastructure
Every so often, amidst partisan rancor, a glimmer of hope emerges where both sides want the same thing. In these rare instances, it’s an opportunity for all of those legislators who came to Washington to get things done to really get to work. This just happened with infrastructure, and electricity transmission in particular. The positions … Continue reading Washington agrees: let’s fix our infrastructure
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Why Donald Trump won’t hold back solar power and wind energy
President Donald Trump‘s full-throated support for fossil fuel production and his climate change denial have raised concerns about the future of renewable energy projects in America, but some investors believe the president cannot hold back solar and wind energy deployment — or alternative energy stocks. Those investors say goals adopted by more than half of … Continue reading Why Donald Trump won’t hold back solar power and wind energy
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Suzlon wins 50.40 MW wind energy order
Wind Energy Major, Suzlon Group today said that it has won repeat order of 50.40 mega watts from a leading power utility. The order consists installation of 24 units of S97 120 meters all steel hybrid wind turbine generator with a rated capacity of 2.1 megawatts each. This would be the world’s tallest all-steel hybrid … Continue reading Suzlon wins 50.40 MW wind energy order
Continue readingMnuchin agrees with Grassley, PTC phaseout a done deal
In case you missed it, an important exchange took place last week during Treasury Secretary Nominee Steven Mnuchin’s confirmation hearing. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) looked to confirm a response Mnuchin gave in a meeting before the hearing, in which he agreed the phaseout of the wind energy Production Tax Credit should remain in place. Grassley … Continue reading Mnuchin agrees with Grassley, PTC phaseout a done deal
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Offshore Wind Energy is Booming in Europe
As Europe’s wind energy production rises dramatically, offshore turbines are proliferating from the Irish Sea to the Baltic Sea. It’s all part of the European Union’s strong push away from fossil fuels and toward renewables. On a sunny October morning, our boat passes the run-down relicts of Liverpool’s maritime past and heads down the river … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy is Booming in Europe
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Top 4 things said about wind during Rick Perry’s Energy Secretary nomination hearing
Energy Secretary nominee and former Texas governor Rick Perry highlighted wind energy throughout his Senate confirmation hearing today. Nearly every mention of wind was positive as both Senate Republicans and Democrats on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee looked to find out more about Perry’s stance on a series of energy topics. Perry’s … Continue reading Top 4 things said about wind during Rick Perry’s Energy Secretary nomination hearing
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AGL, GE and CATCON join forces to build $450 million Silverton wind farm, located in western NSW
GE, in collaboration with AGL Energy (AGL) and civil engineering construction company, CATCON, announced a major contract to develop and build the $450 million Silverton Wind Farm, in what will be the sixth largest wind farm in Australia. The Silverton Wind Farm is the first greenfield development under the Powering Australian Renewables Fund (PARF), a … Continue reading AGL, GE and CATCON join forces to build $450 million Silverton wind farm, located in western NSW
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Gamesa cements its leadership in Mexico with two new orders from Iberdrola
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has entered into two new agreements with Iberdrola for the supply of 325.5 MW in total in Mexico. These orders consolidate the company’s position in this market, in which it has entrenched itself as the leading OEM. The first contract encompasses the installation and commissioning of 84 … Continue reading Gamesa cements its leadership in Mexico with two new orders from Iberdrola
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Smartive: Awarded as the most innovative Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SME) in Europe
Jordi Cusidó, CEO and co-founder of Smartive, travelled together with ACCIÓ (EEN partner in Catalunya) to Bratislava (Slovakia), for the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Annual Conference 2016, where he got this important recognition: Smartive has been awarded by the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), during the EEN Annual Conference 2016, as the most innovative Small and … Continue reading Smartive: Awarded as the most innovative Small and Medium Size Enterprise (SME) in Europe
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WindEurope visits Sweden’s Energy Minister
WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with Sweden’s Minister for Policy Coordination and Energy, Ibrahim Baylan, in Stockholm on 17 January. Charlotte Unger, CEO of the Swedish Wind Energy Association, also took part in the meeting. They discussed the EU’s Clean Energy Package, notably: the importance of Sweden deploying new renewable capacity beyond 2020 in a … Continue reading WindEurope visits Sweden’s Energy Minister
Continue readingWhich states make buying wind power easy for big brands?
We know that big brands are setting ambitious targets for renewable energy procurement. More than a dozen Fortune 500 companies, including WalMart, Google and General Motors, have committed to 100 percent renewable energy targets. We also know wind energy is the top choice to power their brands. The latest report from the Retail Industry Leaders Association … Continue reading Which states make buying wind power easy for big brands?
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Wind’s golden eagle impacts remain low
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has released new data that should ease the minds of those concerned about wind energy’s potential impacts on golden eagles—it confirms impacts remain small. Causes of eagle mortality USFWS studied causes of mortality of satellite tagged North American golden eagles from 1997 to 2013. Researchers then extrapolated their … Continue reading Wind’s golden eagle impacts remain low
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MidAmerican Energy announces two new wind power projects with 338 MW
MidAmerican Energy announced plans recently to build wind farms at two new sites in Boone, Greene and Mahaska counties in Iowa, the first sites for their Wind XI project. The Beaver Creek wind project will be located in Boone and Greene counties. The project will consist of 85 turbines, which will produce 170 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy announces two new wind power projects with 338 MW
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Suzlon, Gamesa achieve milestones in wind energy capacity installation in India
Suzlon achieved 10,000 MW of wind power capacity installations in India. Gamesa sold over 1,500 MW of wind turbines in 2016. At the end of one year and the beginning of another, wind turbine manufacturers Suzlon and Gamesa have crossed certain milestones. Suzlon today said it had achieved 10,000 MW of wind power capacity installations … Continue reading Suzlon, Gamesa achieve milestones in wind energy capacity installation in India
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New IRENA report details how renewables can decarbonise the energy sector and improve the lives of billions
Falling costs, driven by innovation in technology and policy, is spurring renewable energy deployment and with it a myriad of socioeconomic benefits, according to the new comprehensive publication released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). REthinking Energy, now in its third edition, was released today at IRENA’s seventh Assembly, the Agency’s ultimate decision-making authority. … Continue reading New IRENA report details how renewables can decarbonise the energy sector and improve the lives of billions
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Senvion ends the year with the highest order intake quarter of 2016
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has reached an order intake of EUR1,304 million in 2016. In addition, conditional orders in Germany worth EUR241 million have received requisite permits and now wait for conversion into firm orders in H1/17. With a closing conditional order book of EUR1,765 million, the company witnessed an increase … Continue reading Senvion ends the year with the highest order intake quarter of 2016
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