Fuji Electric to Supply Turbines to 45-MW Geothermal Plant in Iceland
Japan’s Fuji Electric Co. and Germany’s Balcke-Durr GmbH have been awarded a contract to supply turbines to the 45-megawatt Peistareykir Geothermal project in Iceland.
Japan’s Fuji Electric Co. and Germany’s Balcke-Durr GmbH have been awarded a contract to supply turbines to the 45-megawatt Peistareykir Geothermal project in Iceland.
Gamesa and Areva have agreed to form a joint venture to build and install wind turbines for the booming offshore sector.
The European Union has agreed a formal pledge to achieve a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to 1990 levels by 2030 ahead of climate change talks later this year.
The Scottish government has started a fund to support research into exploring the country’s geothermal capacity to meet the energy needs of local communities.
Vestas has won an order to supply and install its wind turbines to CPC Germania’s 50-megawatt project in Germany, with a possibility of also being involved in the expansion phase.
Gamesa has won contract to construct a 12-megawatt wind farm in Schneverdingen in Lower Saxony, Germany from DEW 21.
Japanese trading house Mitsui & Co. has signed an agreement to acquire a 25% stake in Spanish wind-turbine tower and flange maker in Gonvarri Eolica SL for US$128 million.
Canadian renewable energy company Northland Power has raised SS$281 million from a share sale and private placement to fund its wind power projects.
Dong Energy has started commercial operation of a 312-megawatt offshore wind project north of the Island of Borkum in Germany.
Marks & Spencer has completed the installation of a 6.1-megwatt solar project on its East Midlands distribution centre in Castle Donington.
Lightsource Renewable Energy has secured financing for 76.4 megawatts of solar projects in the UK from Barclays.