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Gamesa’s G97-2.0 MW turbine awarded first type certificate
The certified G97-2.0 MW turbine is the first to be equipped with Gamesa’s infused blade. This model is already being marketed in India. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has achieved a new product strategy milestone by having its G97-2.0 MW turbine, equipped with an infused glass fibre blade, obtain the first class A type certificate issued by independent ...
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Seminar highlights distrust in tech transfer pledges
Instead of waiting endlessly for transfer of climate change mitigation and adaptation technologies from developed countries, developing countries can resort to indigenous technologies, common technologies and stronger south-south cooperation, policy analysts have suggested. Participants at a seminar on trade and technology in energy use and climate change, held in New Delhi on 29 September, said ...
By SciDev.Net
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The new Torque wind turbine is the world’s most advanced small wind turbine
Torque Wind Turbine is presenting the world’s most advanced small wind turbine at the Clean Tech Business Day on December 9th 2014 in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The driven scale model prototype provides interested customers, investors, part and generator manufacturers, distributors and installers, and of course the media, the opportunity to experience how this new wind turbine will ...
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Gamesa reinforces its presence in the US: framework agreement for the supply of up to 450 MW to EDPR
Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed a framework agreement with EDP Renovaveis (EDPR) for the supply of up to 450 MW through 2016 in the US. Under terms of the agreement, Gamesa will supply up to 225 of Gamesa G114-2.0 MW wind turbine generators in wind projects that the EDP Renovaveis (EDPR) plans to build in the country. This agreement represents the largest contract ...
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Inox Wind signs landmark agreement with AMSC for the launch of 3MW Wind turbines in India
Inox Wind Limited, one of India’s leading wind energy solutions provider, has signed an exclusive agreement with AMSC (NASDAQ:AMSC), a global solutions provider serving the wind and power grid industry, to launch the 3MW wind turbine which is especially suitable for low wind regimes in India. The 3MW wind turbine platform is a globally operating and proven platform. This agreement comes on ...
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Gamesa secures new order in China to install turbines at an altitude of over 3,200 metres
The company has been contracted to supply 32 MW for Concord New Energy, with whom it recently agreed another order for a project being developed at an altitude of 3,400 metres. In addition, Gamesa will deliver another 50 MW for phase three of the Senjitu II complex. Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has received two new orders1 in China for the supply of a total of 82 MW to ...
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Constellation Announces 2012 E2 Energy Grants Program
Constellation today announced the kick-off of its 2012 E2 Energy to Educate Grants program, which provides funding opportunities for student projects enhancing the understanding of energy-related science and technology issues. Students in grades six through 12 can apply for program grants up to $25,000; students in two- and four-year colleges can apply for up to ...
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NIB allocates EUR 25 million to Danish Vestas for wind turbine innovation
NIB and Danish Vestas Wind Systems A/S have signed a new 4.5-year loan agreement totalling EUR 25 million for financing Vestas' R&D programme. The loan, which is an extension of the EUR 30 million loan NIB signed with Vestas in December 2009, is earmarked for developing a new type of a 3 MW wind turbine for low and medium wind regimes. The R&D programme is focused on improving the design ...
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Video: Innovations in offshore wind turbine foundations drive down cost
Innovative Bucket Foundations on their way for first stage of construction at the world's largest offshore wind farm The innovative suction-installed foundations that represent the first stage of construction at the world's largest offshore wind farm are now on their way to the site at Dogger Bank, 125 kilometres off the UK's east coast. The structures, known as Bucket Foundations, will support ...
By Carbon Trust
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Successful installation of first suction bucket foundation at Dogger Bank
The first of two innovative suction-installed foundations that represent the first stage of construction at the world's largest offshore wind farm have been installed the at the Dogger Bank, 125 kilometres off the UK's east coast. The first of two innovative suction-installed foundations that represent the first stage of construction at the world's largest offshore wind farm have been ...
By Carbon Trust
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NREL, Gamesa to Collaborate on R&D Project
The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and Gamesa Technology Corp., Inc. will study and test a variety of components and systems that will guide development of the next generation of wind turbines designed specifically for the U.S. marketplace. The public-private partnership expects to focus on innovations that will enhance the capabilities and ...
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Mortenson to Build Largest Single-Phase Wind Project in North America
Mortenson, a leading renewable energy contractor, has been selected to build what will be the largest single-phase wind farm ever built in North America. The 600-megawatt Rush Creek Wind Project, owned and operated by Xcel Energy, will be home to 300 turbines and an 83-mile transmission line near Limon, Colo. "We are pleased to be selected to construct this significant project for Xcel ...
By Xcel Energy
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Ballast Nedam Signs Large Contract for Butendiek Offshore Wind Farm
Ballast Nedam has signed a contract around 250 million Euro with wpd for the engineering, supply and installation of 80 foundations at the Butendiek offshore wind farm in Germany. The Butendiek offshore wind farm is located in the German Bight, 32 kilometers west of the German island Sylt. It is expected that financial close of the project is achieved ultimately by the end of this year. The ...
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Constellation Names 2012 E2 Energy to Educate Grant Winners
Constellation today announced the winners of its 2012 E2 Energy to Educate grant program, which will provide more than $300,000 in funding for innovative student and community research projects ranging from solar design to energy efficiency to electric vehicle and wind turbine competitions. The winning submissions include high schools, colleges and community groups coast to coast and will reach ...
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Meeting Africa’s Rising Energy Needs
Statistics from the International Energy Agency’s World Energy Outlook indicate that global energy demand is predicted to increase by 40 per cent by 2030, driven by energy consumption in the developing world. “Another challenge is high energy prices. We need to liberate the market in order to create as much competition as possible in order to drive energy prices down,” Pieter ...
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NREL employees recognized by industry peers
Trade media and industry groups recently have honored several employees at the U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for contributions to advancing renewable energy research and furthering their professions. DeBlasio Named to the “Fierce 15” FierceEnergy.com recently named NREL Chief Engineer for Renewable Electricity and End Use Applications Dick ...
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Google to test flying wind turbines in Hawaii
According to reports, the company has selected a site on Hawaii where it hopes to develop and test its latest innovation. Makani Power, which Google acquired last year and absorbed into its Google X division, is running the project and has designed lightweight kites that can harness energy from high-altitude winds. Alden Woodrow, Google X business team lead, visited Hawaii earlier this month to ...
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Connexion Debuts Clean Energy Solutions at the 2011 ComEd Energy Expo
The Energy Efficiency Expo returned to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center last week for its 2nd year bringing together some 1,000 decision-makers from ComEd's largest business customers - senior management, chief engineers, energy managers, facility managers, and plant managers - all looking for energy efficiency solutions for their organizations. As the sole Platinum Sponsor of this ...
By Connexion
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Winning $2.7 Billion and More than 2 Gigawatts Since May Launch, GE Demonstrates Industry Leadership with Its Advanced 1.6-100 Wind Turbine
GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it has recently secured more than 1,200 megawatts (MW) of commitments for its 1.6-100 wind turbine, the world’s leader in efficiency. The 750 additional turbines bring the total number of orders and commitments to $2.7 billion and more than 2 gigawatts to date. In the past month alone developers have selected the turbine ...
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SSE Renewables Selects GE Turbines for Scottish Wind Farm in the Highlands
33 GE 2.85-100 Wind Turbines Will Power the Dunmaglass Wind Farm GE Designed Wind Turbines Specifically for the Site to Meet Specific Requirements Second Project with SSE and GE in Scotland Announced in 2014 Further advancing the growth of renewable energy throughout the United Kingdom, GE (NYSE: GE) today announced that it will supply SSE Renewables with 33 GE 2.85-100 wind turbines for ...
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