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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Global wind report 2011
GWEC's annual market update on the status of the global wind industry is the authoritative source of information on wind power markets around the world. It provides with a comprehensive snapshot of the
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Chinese curbs on blind expansion
Beijing will promote new energy sources but wants to control 'blind expansion' in the wind and solar industries, Chinese premier Wen Jiabao said in a speech in March 2012.
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E-Hands develops wind-solar power generator for schools
A micro wind turbine provider has developed a 1-KW wind-solar hybrid system that can be installed in schools to generate captive power. The energy generated is sufficient to power a computer, a fan
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Suzlon, CGN Wind Energy to develop 800-MW projects
World’s fifth largest wind turbine manufacturer, Suzlon, along with China’s CGN Wind Energy Co, will jointly develop 800 MW of domestic and international projects over the next three years. Suzlon Group
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India's wind energy potential is over 2,000 GW
The real wind energy potential in India is well over 2 million MW, according to a recent study of the US based Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. After re-assessing the land that can be used for
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Green Power: Gone With the Wind
Efforts to stem global warming have nurtured a strong urge worldwide to deploy renewable energy. As a result, the use of wind turbines has increased 10-fold over the past decade, with wind power often
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Suzlon Refutes Talk of Alstom Eyeing REpower
FT Deutschland reports Alstom may buy REpower for 1.5 billion euros. Indian wind turbine major Suzlon Energy refuted media reports that French engineering conglomerate Alstom SA is evaluating a potential
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Germany shows industrial gains from energy-Gerard Wynn
Contrasting lessons from Germany's 20-year pursuit of solar and wind power shows how other countries might create industrial champions to develop new energy technologies. A long-term, global energy
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Reassessing wind potential estimates for India: economic and policy implications
Wind potential estimates in India needed to be reassessed to keep pace with improving technologies in the field. This study shows that the country had the capacity to yield wind power in the range of 600
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UMPPs to have local procurement clause
New Delhi: The government is changing the policy for future showpiece ultra-mega power projects (UMPP) that enjoy the benefit of assured domestic coal mines to make it mandatory for promoters to buy a