Global wind report 2024
The global wind industry installed a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy, finds this year’s Global Wind Report from the Global Wind Energy Council. The
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Germany delays windfarm because it's not fit for porpoise, yet
Germany's plan to wean itself off nuclear power has suffered a submarine setback. Utility companies have had to delay construction of a 25,000 megawatt windfarm off the coast because of fears the noise
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Alstom bags Rs 344.5-cr NTPC contract
Alstom India Ltd has said that its thermal services business has obtained a contract worth nearly Rs 344.5 crore (€53 million) for the renovation of NTPC’s gas turbines at its 657-MW Jhanor Gandhar Gas
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China halves rare earth mining rights
China, the supplier of 90 percent of the world's rare earths, cut mining rights for the materials by about half to 65 nationwide to help the industry consolidate and create bigger producers. Rare earth
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PMO calls Coal Min, MoEF to discuss clearance of CIL mines
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has convened a meeting of coal and environment ministries to ascertain the reasons for delay in granting green clearances to 18 mines of Coal India Limited (CIL). The
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BHEL sets up 250 MW gas turbine in Delhi
Commissions 2,250 MW in first quarter of FY13. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd on Thursday said it has commissioned the third 250 MW advanced-class gas turbine Pragati-III project at Bawana in New Delhi.
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Winds not favourable
Turbines can increase local temperatures. OVER the years, wind turbines have been favoured as one of the most promising renewable sources of energy. But it may come at a cost. This pollution-free and environment-friendly
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Wind energy sector opposes Tangedco’s plan to do away with energy banking
The wind energy sector in Tamil Nadu has objected to the State power utility blaming the system of banking of energy for its financial loss and planning to scrap the system. The utility, Tamil Nadu Generation
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The trouble with turbines: An ill wind
With turbines threatening some bird and bat populations, researchers are seeking ways to keep the skies safe for wildlife.
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Wrong-Headed in Rio
Tens of thousands of people will soon gather in Rio de Janeiro for the United Nations Earth Summit. Participants, ranging from weary politicians to enthusiastic campaigners, are supposed to reignite global
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UK to see cheaper offshore wind by 2020-reports
A 30 percent cut in the cost of producing electricity from offshore wind farms is possible in the UK by the end of this decade, helping it compete with cheaper power from onshore wind or biomass, two separate