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Shetland wind farm approved by Scottish Government

April 12th, 2012 | Posted in Wind

Scottish Government Ministers have given their approval for the Viking Energy wind farm on Shetland. The original project called for a total of 150 wind turbines to be built at the location. This was then reduced to 127, and then further reduced to 103 right before this approval. The final cut in the number of turbines was made in order to resolve the issue with the proximity of the turbines to the Scatsta airport. The removal of these 24 units from the plan has opened the door towards final approval for the project.

Iberdrola EOLE-RES consortium awarded Saint-Brieuc offshore wind contract in French tender

April 12th, 2012 | Posted in Wind

The French government has awarded the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind development concession to the Iberdrola EOLE-RES lead wind development consortium of companies. This was one of the most competitive concessions, with proposals featuring three different technologies for harnessing wind energy. As the supplier of wind turbines to the consortium, Areva will deliver 100 5 MW offshore units for this offshore wind farm.

Ormat awarded project in Menengai geothermal field in Kenya

February 20th, 2012 | Posted in Geothermal

Ormat Technologies has been awarded its first well head power plant in the Menengai geothermal field in Kenya, as part of the country's tender for geothermal development concessions. The project is to be executed on a build-operates-transfer (BOT) principle. The geothermal field is located about 180 km West of the country' capital of Nairobi.

US DoI and BOEM announced plans for major Atlantic coast offshore wind development

February 7th, 2012 | Posted in General Wind

The US Department of Interior and the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management have announced the progress of the department's renewable energy initiative, having successully passed an important environmental review. This means the offshore wind energy leases planned for waters near Maryland, Virgina, New Jersey and Delaware can now move forward.

UK's first marine energy park to be in the South West region

January 27th, 2012 | Posted in Hydro

The UK Department of Energy and Climate Change recently announced it has named the South West as the region to host the country's first Marine Energy Park. The South West Marine Energy Park will cover an area from Bristol to Cornwall, and will reach further out to the Isles of Scilly. The initiative will bring together various entities including the national and local government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, University of Plymouth and University of Exeter, but also the industry including the Wave Hub (South West RDA).

Dubai launches 1000 MW solar project – first in the region

January 11th, 2012 | Posted in Solar

The Supreme Council of Energy for Dubai has launched the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, the first utility scale solar project of its kind in UAE, and the region. The project is to be operated and managed by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), and is to eventually reach 1000 MW of installed capacity.

EGP building 99 MW wind farm in Chile

January 11th, 2012 | Posted in Wind

Enel Green Power (EGP) has been awarded a concession for the construction of a 99 MW wind project in the Antofagasta region, Chile. The concession has been awarded by the Ministry of Energy and National Assets, after a recent tender. The location of the new project is on public land in the Taltal district.

EDP Renováveis awarded PPAs for 120 MW of wind generated electricity

December 27th, 2011 | Posted in Wind

EDP Renováveis' subsidiary in Brazil, EDP Renováveis Brasil, has been awarded four 20-year power purchase agreements at the A-5 auction about a week ago. The PPAs are for a total of 120 MW of electrical power generated at four wind farms, which are to be developed in Rio Grande do Norte, a state in Brazil.

Bahrain establishing a renewable energy agency?

December 22nd, 2011 | Posted in General

Bahrain is evaluating whether to establish an energy agency with focus on renewable energy and conservation. If the country proceeds with this plan, the new agency would work in close cooperation with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), whose initiatives are partly responsible for the path taken by the country.

The Crown Estate launches leasing rounds for offshore and tidal in Northern Ireland

December 19th, 2011 | Posted in Hydro Wind

The Crown Estate has opened Northern Ireland for tidal and offshore wind energy rounds. Developers are invited to bid for development leases for up to 800 MW of capacity in waters of the coast of Northern Ireland, pushing this region's offshore renewable energy industry forward.