Wind Energy News
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Siemens drives forward digitalization of industrial automation
Digitalization as a growth driver for industry Siemens exhibits integral portfolio for industrial electrification, automation and digitalization at the SPS IPC Drives fair New strategic alignment specifically targeting discrete and process industries By expanding its integral portfolio of hardware, software and services, Siemens is driving forward the digitalization of industrial ...
By Siemens AG
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Added value on board – Siemens tours Europe with the IDS Roadshow
IDS Roadshow launches in November from Nuremberg to wide-ranging destinations across Europe Mobile exhibition focuses on tangible customer benefits Application-specific exhibits and live demos illustrate added value of IDS across different industries The SPS IPC Drives on November 25 in Nuremberg marked the launch of the Siemens IDS Roadshow, which hits the road this winter under the ...
By Siemens AG
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Europe`s nuclear giants are close to collapse
Plans to build two giant nuclear reactors in south-west England are being reviewed as French energy companies now seek financial backing from China and Saudi Arabia − while the British government considers whether it has offered vast subsidies for a white elephant. A long-delayed final decision on whether the French electricity utily company EDF will build two 1.6 gigawatt European ...
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New software-based drive functions
Siemens extends its range of software-based functions for Sinamics S120 drive system Advanced Technology Functions enable application-specific configuration or retrofitting of drive systems Fast and easy installation of functions on the drives via the DCC Editor Siemens is extending the range of applications for its Sinamics S120 drives family with new, software-based Advanced Technology ...
By Siemens AG
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Siemens presents industry-specific motors for steel plants
Expansion of the Simotics Definite Purpose portfolio with steel plant motors specially designed for applications in the steel industry Optimized versions available for operation with Sinamics S120 converters as an integrated drive system Efficiency class IE3 for energy-efficient network operation Siemens has developed industry-specific motors for steel plants on the basis of the Simotics ...
By Siemens AG
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Mace selects Clarke Energy for Nova Victoria Development
International consultancy and construction company Mace has selected U.K.-based distributed power developer Clarke Energy to supply two Jenbacher J420 natural gas-fuelled engines from GE’s Distributed Power business (NYSE: GE). The engines will provide environmentally friendlier, more sustainable power and heat for the first phase of the £380 million Nova, Victoria, redevelopment ...
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Easy integration of industrial heating processes into automated systems
Two new product lines for controlling electrical heating elements in 230 V and 400 V/480 V networks: Siplus HCS4200 and HCS4300 Industrial heating processes integrated in TIA Portal: simplified engineering, effective diagnosis and parameterization New heating control systems from Siemens switch and control heating panels and elements in industrial applications: Siplus HCS4200 is suitable ...
By Siemens AG
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EPA Recognizes City of Houston for Reduction in Energy Consumption
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing the City of Houston for its use of green power practices and technologies. Houston signed a two-year agreement to purchase more than 620 million kilowatt-hours of certified renewable energy certificates from wind projects. This purchase will account for half of the city's municipal power needs and make Houston the largest ...
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EPA Names 2014 Green Power Leaders
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces its annual Green Power Leadership Awards, recognizing 19 Green Power Partners and four suppliers across the country—including the cities of Philadelphia and Las Vegas, Apple, Kohl’s, and Trek Bicycle Corporation--for achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and reducing greenhouse gas emissions ...
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EPA`s Plan to Curb Carbon Pollution Can Save Billions, NRDC Finds
The Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to curb carbon pollution from power plants overestimates the electric power industry’s compliance costs by as much as $9 billion, according to a Natural Resources Defense Council report. Using current data, the report shows, the power sector and its customers could actually save nearly $2 billion in 2020 while meeting the EPA’s ...
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Ingeteam reinforces its position in the Brazilian wind sector with another 196 MVA
Ingeteam has been awarded another two contracts for supplying Protection, Control and Supervision Systems in Brazil, for the automation of CER's Assuruá 68 MVA, 230kV Wind Farm at the Gentio do Ouro Power Plant, and for the Serra I, Serra II, Serra III and Lanchinha de Gestamp wind farms, with a total power of 128 MVA and 69kV connection in the Lagoa Nova Power Plant. In the PCSSs, ...
By Ingeteam
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EPA Names Oak Ridge, Tennessee a 2014 Green Power Leader
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing Oak Ridge, Tennessee as a Green Power Community of the Year. The city is one of 19 Green Power Partners and four suppliers from across the country receiving Green Leadership Awards that are given annually by the Agency. Awardees are recognized for achievements in advancing the nation’s renewable energy market and reducing ...
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Mainstream South Africa Congratulates Maths & Science Academy Graduates
Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa, the country’s leading developer of wind and solar plant, congratulates the Maths and Science Leadership Academy’s Class of 2014 who have graduated after completing the four year programme. Mainstream has sponsored the sixty students for the full four year programme since the learners first started in Grade 9. The Maths & Science Leadership ...
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Ingeteam commissions the second large-scale PV plant in Argentina
On the 21st October, a historic event took place in the province of San Luis in Argentina, namely the inauguration of the first PV solar farm in the region. The Terrazas del Portezuelo plant, constructed by the Argentinian company Coradir, was commissioned by Ingeteam personnel in September. The PV plant, which is a clear example of the support and investment in clean, environmentally-friendly ...
By Ingeteam
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Wind firm sues to block release of bird-death data
A company that operates at least 13 wind-energy facilities across three states is suing in federal court to block the U.S. government from releasing information to The Associated Press about how many birds are found dead at its facilities. Pacificorp of Portland, Oregon, is seeking an injunction in U.S. District Court in Utah to prevent the Interior Department from releasing information it ...
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New Report: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Provide Low-Risk, Low-Cost Options for Utility Investment
As public attention is focused on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposal for reducing carbon pollution from U.S. power plants, a new Ceres report finds that energy efficiency and specific renewable energy technologies are the most attractive options for U.S. utilities to meet future energy demand. The paper examines wide-ranging challenges facing the U.S. electric utility industry ...
By Ceres
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Mainstream CEO welcomes strong close to Q3
Speaking in Dublin, Mainstream Renewable Power CEO, Dr Eddie O’Connor, has welcomed a strong close to the third quarter across all the company’s markets. “Over this quarter we have completed our 46MW Oldman 2 windfarm in Alberta for IKEA, obtained planning consent for our 450MW Neart na Gaoithe offshore windfarm in the UK, and are currently waiting the imminent financial close ...
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China`s energy security strategy
China's strategy for securing its energy supply has been analysed in a new study. The author highlights key aspects of the country's energy security strategy, focusing on overseas investment in oil and development of petroleum reserves and unconventional gas, including fracking. Over the last two decades, China has shifted from being a net exporter to a net importer of fossil fuels. This has ...
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Communities can create their own power stations
The number of community owned renewable energy schemes in England is set to increase thanks to a £10 million fund unveiled today by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Davey. The Urban Community Energy Fund will give community groups in England the opportunity to bid for grants of up to £20,000, or loans of up to £130,000 to help kick-start their projects. Community groups ...
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Abengoa presents its results for the first nine months of 2014
Strong business performance: double digit growth in EBITDA (24 %) and net income (38 %). Healthy contracting activity leading to backlog of €7,305 million. First drop down of assets to Abengoa Yield announced. Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B/P SM /NASDAQ: ABGB), the international company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, ...
By Abengoa
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