REpower has acquired the remaining 49% stake in PowerBlades, putting the German offshore wind turbine blade manufacturer completely under its control. PowerBlades was started in 2007 as a joint venture between REpower (51%) and SGL Rotec (49%).
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Sempra and BP expand strategic partnership in wind energy
January 11th, 2012 | Posted in Wind
Sempra US Gas & Power and BP Wind Energy are expanding their strategic partnership in wind energy by agreeing to jointly develop the Mehoopany wind farm in Pennsylvania and the Flat Ridge 2 wind farm in Kansas. Both projects represent a combined investment of about USD 1 billion, with a total of 560 MW of installed capacity.
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.
ABB improving the power grid in Texas
January 11th, 2012 | Posted in General Wind
ABB has received an order for USD 50 million worth of electrical equipment and services for the improvement of reliability and strength of the existing power transmission grid in Texas. The improvements will allow greater integration of wind capacity into the state's power grid.
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.
Exelon completes Michigan Wind 2 project
January 11th, 2012 | Posted in Wind
Exelon Wind has completed construction activities at the Michigan Wind 2 wind project in Michigan, USA. The 90 MW wind farm is now ready to enter commercial operation, marking the company's first commercial wind project.
Vattenfall and partners form Force Hydro for French hydro development
January 5th, 2012 | Posted in Hydro
Vattenfall, ArcelorMittal, Rhodia and SNCF have joined forces officially by forming Force Hydro, a joint venture company, for bidding for concessions for hydropower development in France. The tender for new hydro developments in France is to be launched by the government in 2012 for a total of 5.3 GW of new capacity to be developed in the coming years.
3Power Energy Group acquiring 75% of a hydropower development concession in Albania
January 5th, 2012 | Posted in Hydro
3Power Energy Group has entered into a frame agreement with an investment group from Albania, for the acquisition of 75% of development concession rights for a 127.6 MW hydropower project on the the Shala River.
Nordex receives 42.5 MW order from Ireland
January 5th, 2012 | Posted in Wind
Nordex has received the company's largest order from Ireland so far, for 42.5 MW (17 N90/2500 units) from Bord Gais Energy. The ordered turbines are to be installed at the Garracummer wind farm, located in Tipperary. Nordex is to additionally build the wind turbine foundations and provide service and maintenance for 15 years.
Suzlon begins 2012 with 120 MW order from USA
January 5th, 2012 | Posted in Wind
Suzlon is to supply 120 MW of its S97-2.1 MW units for a large wind energy project being developed in the western US. The project is expected to be able to generate enough electrical energy annually to supply about 36,000 average homes.
