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German know-how for wind energy in Thailand
* DEG, Energiequelle and Geo-Net establish development company for wind energy projects
* Joining forces for climate-friendly investments
[Oceania] Newly approved contract clears path for largest wind energy project in Hawaii
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission recently approved a power purchase agreement between Kaheawa Wind Power and Maui Electric Company for an additional 21 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. ...
[North America] Final tower topped out at Crow Lake wind project
Last turbine to be erected on the $363-million project. ...
[Europe] Largest wind turbine test facility in Europe officially launched
Today the largest site for turbine prototyping and certification in Europe is opened....
[North America] Here Enterprises Signs Turbine Installer for Texas Wind Farm
The company will leverage extensive experience with the deployment of wind energy equipment and systems to install turbines at Here Enterprises' Cycle Ranch site. ...
[Asia] ADB Supports Pakistan's First Privately Owned Wind Farm
The Asian Development Bank will be providing a loan to help fund the first privately owned and financed wind farm in Pakistan....
[North America] Background on Texas Blackouts
Many parts of the Texas experienced rolling blackouts today, coinciding with unusually cold temperatures across many parts of the state....
[Asia] Suzlon Group signs 1,000 MW business partnership agreement with Caparo Energy India
CEIL is a wholly owned subsidiary of AIM listed Caparo Energy Limited (CEL) and is focused on becoming one of the leading Independent Power Producers (IPP) in India with a thrust on wind energy....
[North America] Iberdrola Renewables Announces Permit Application for North Carolina Wind Power Project
Project Would Be First Commercial Scale Wind Project in State....
[Asia] Romax opens Wind Business Centre in Chennai, India
Romax Solutions Pvt Ltd, a fully owned subsidiary of the world’s leading drivetrain technical consultancy Romax Technology, recently opened a new Wind Business Centre in Chennai. ...
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Siemens secures first wind turbine orders in Africa
Siemens Energy has secured its first wind turbine orders with a total capacity of 100 MW in Africa. Nareva
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Suzlon announces first South Africa framework agreement for up to 200 wind turbines
- Supply and EPC contract for 76 S88 turbines - Option for additional 124 turbines
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Egypt sign contract for first wind energy farm in Gulf of Suez
Egyptian Electricity Minister Hassan Younis attended on July 19th 2010 the signing of a contract for the consultancy services of the field measurements of the first wind energy farm to be set up in the Gulf of Suez.
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GE Energy bets big on Kenya’s promising wind power sector
Kenya could soon tap more into its huge wind energy potential if ongoing feasibility studies turn out successful.
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ADB provides assistance to PHL for wind energy dev't roadmap
MANILA — The Asian Development Bank has agreed to provide technical assistance to the Philippines for its wind energy development road map.
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Gamesa to deliver another 50MW of its G97-2.0 MW Turbines to China Longyuan
The contract follows a deal signed a few months ago with the same company for the supply of the first 25 G97-2.0 MW machines to be delivered in China.
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SGS performs Comprehensive Quality Control of Wind Towers for Sany Group in China
In July 2011, SGS was awarded a contract to provide comprehensive quality control services of wind towers for Sany Group, a heavy construction equipment manufacturer, in China.
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GE Taps Growth in Mongolia by Powering Nation’s First Wind Farm Project
The $100 million project will be located 70 kilometers southeast of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital city, and is set to open in 2012.
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China Wind Power Breaks Ground for 198 MW Phase III Development
Foundation work is now underway to prepare for the installation of the 132 wind turbines planned for Phase III.
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Britain’s biggest trade union joins campaign for green jobs with RenewableUK
New alliance could deliver 120,000 jobs in emerging wind, wave and tidal power industries, group claims.
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Vestas signs 56 MW order in Italy
Vestas has received an order for a total capacity of 56 MW consisting of 28 units of the V90-2.0 MW platform for the “Castellaneta” wind farm, which will be located in the Apulia region, Italy.
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Rising wind farm rentals continue to generate income for landowners
RENTAL income from wind farm developments increased by between 10 and 15 per cent throughout 2011, according to research by CKD Galbraith, the leading independent property consultancy with 12 offices throughout Scotland.
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Nordex awarded contract for 30 MW wind farm in Spain
Further calldown on the framework agreement with Eolia Renovables
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Spencer secures major contracts for Welsh wind energy project
The clearance programme is being carried out to make way for the installation of 237 wind turbines.
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Mid East's largest wind turbine comes on line in Abu Dhabi
The Middle East's largest wind turbine has begun producing electricity on Sir Bani Yas island off the western coast of Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi has second thoughts about London Array and wind power
Fresh doubts have emerged over Britain’s plans for a huge expansion of offshore wind power after Abu Dhabi said yesterday that it was reconsidering the viability of a £3 billion scheme to build the world’s largest offshore wind park in the Thames Estuary
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Turbine or not turbine
Last-week’s decision to give the go-ahead to the London Array offshore wind farm was a welcome boost to a renewables industry that has been hit hard by the economic downturn
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Finavera Wind Energy receives approval for 49.6 MW wind farm in British Columbia
The wind turbines project started in the year, 2012. Finavera signed 25-PPAs with BC Hydro for the 60 MW Bullmoose, 117 MW Meikle, 77 MW Wildmare and 47 MW Tumbler Ridge wind power projects.
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Cape Wind Will Reduce Regional Electricity Prices by $7.2 Billion
Cape Wind will reduce wholesale electric prices for the New England region by $7.2 billion over 25 years, according to a new report published today by Charles River Associates, a leading economic consulting firm.
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Iberdrola Completes Construction of 304MW US Blue Creek Wind Farm
IBERDROLA, the global leader in renewable energy, has completed construction of the Blue Creek wind farm in the United States, one of the largest such facilities in the world with installed capacity of 304 megawatts (MW).
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BP unveils new Texas wind power farm
Sherbino 2 is situated on a 20,000-acre site 30 miles east of Fort Stockton. It has 60 Clipper Windpower C-96 wind turbines. This 150MW wind farm is owned and operated 100% by BP. It will produce sufficient electricity to power 45,000 average American homes.
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REpower to supply 140 MW for its first wind farm in Pennsylvania, USA
Contract with EverPower for the delivery of a total of 68 wind turbines.
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Positive signs for wind energy in latest NZ Energy Outlook
There are positive signs for the wind industry in the latest New Zealand Energy outlook, with capacity forecast to more than double over the next 18 years.
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Hepurn Wind Farm Cooperative
The Hepburn Community Wind Farm was declared officially open yesterday when 10 year old Neve Bosher of St Augustine’s School in Creswick cut a massive ribbon wrapping the girth of a 68m high wind tower, in front of more than 760 people.
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South Australia wind farm to get up to 180 turbines
Suzlon Energy Australia is planning to develop one of the world's biggest wind farms on Yorke Peninsula in South Australia.
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Newly approved contract clears path for largest wind energy project in Hawaii
The Hawaii Public Utilities Commission recently approved a power purchase agreement between Kaheawa Wind Power and Maui Electric Company for an additional 21 megawatts (MW) of wind energy.
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Gamesa enters Asia-Pacific wind power market with contract to install 8 MW for Pioneer Generation in New Zealand
* It will supply 9 Gamesa G52-850 kW wind turbines for the Mount Stuart wind farm, in Otago, at the south-east end of the South Island * The company will establish a subsidiary in the region with head office in Singapore to guarantee project support as well as operation and maintenance, and it is considering the establishment of a technology centre in Singapore
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Sinovel have concluded the first Chinese wind power order in Brazil
Sinovel, the world’s second largest wind energy supplier, will deliver a total of 23 sets of its SL1500/82 wind turbines for a 34.5 MW wind farm in Sergipe, Brazil.
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ACCIONA completes the assembly of three wind parks in Mexico totaling 306 MW
The company thus consolidates its position as the biggest owner of wind power assets in Mexico, with a total capacity of 556.5 MW and a market share of 65 per cent. -
GE Wins More than $800 Million in New Commitments for Brazilian Wind, Gas Turbine Projects
The A-3 and Reserve energy auctions, which took place August 17-18, will supply 51 energy projects in Brazil with a total gross capacity of 3.9 gigawatts.
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Duke Energy to Sell Renewable Power from New Texas Wind Farm to CPS Energy
Duke Energy, will build, own and operate the 200-megawatt (MW) Los Vientos I Windpower Project in Willacy County, approximately 120 miles south of Corpus Christi and 20 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico.
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Siemens to supply wind turbines for onshore projects in Brazil
Siemens Energy has received an order to deliver 63 of its SWT-2.3-101 wind turbines for five wind power plants in Brazil.
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Sheralee MacDonald
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13/07/2011 09:01:59
Agree, the 2 blade design has huge advantages in terms of light weight, cost-reduction and ease of installation. Windflow has proven the 2 blade ...
Geoff Thomas
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10/06/2011 11:52:47
Is it also 2 bladed and Downwind? If not, think of the advantages that would bring, - even lighter.
Cheers,
Geoff Thomas,
Advanced Wind Technologies,
Australia.
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21/03/2011 16:08:32
Video about Moventas' CMaS system,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4nTP_hVH6U&hd=1
Brad Thomsen
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02/03/2011 22:04:12
we manufacture almost the same system but we do not need gear box will have max output at 70 rpm patented in the USA. Will ...
Anna Lawrie
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30/10/2010 06:59:49
Is there a more detailed map to look at for the prarie wind project?
Technology & Innovation
[Technology & Innovation] Smart Paint Could Revolutionize Structural Safety of Bridges, Mines and More
An innovative low-cost smart paint that can detect microscopic faults in wind turbines, mines and bridges before structural damage occurs is being developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow....
[Technology & Innovation] The ACCIONA Windpowered Antarctica Expedition successfully completes its polar crossing
The ACCIONA team ends its 3,500km crossing of the South Pole using only a wind-drawn sled....
[Technology & Innovation] 3B-the fibreglass company blows fresh prospects into the wind energy sector
Introducing the first of a new benchmark series of products for turbine blade manufacturing....
[Technology & Innovation] First WindFloat Successfully Deployed Offshore
Successful offshore deployment of a full-scale 2-megawatt (MW) WindFloat off the coast of Agucadoura, Portugal. ...
[Technology & Innovation] Cambridge Consultants spins out Aveillant to get wind farms turning
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