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Taiwan - Wind turbines are a symbol of the nation's movement toward alternative energy
Alternative energy solutions as a way of becoming less dependent on energy from other nations
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Dubai - Wind power as a home energy solution?
Dubai Water and Electricity Authority (DEWA) is exploring wind energy options
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Armenia - Wind of change for Armenian energy sector
The first efforts to provide alternative energy of a country heavily reliant on nuclear power
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Europe - Large-scale integration of wind energy in electricity systems, new industry study released
Distortions and institutional deficiencies in European electricity markets are main barriers
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USA - Wind turbine order awarded to Vestas
Turbines with capacity of 600 megawatts to be delivered
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Italy - Allianz invests in wind power
Insurer Allianz is investing in an Italian wind farm which will be one of the largest built in the country so far, as part of its pledge to focus on renewable energies.
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Nigeria - Ambitious goal for renewable energy production over the next decade
By 2015, the Energy Commission of Nigeria aims to produce 15,903 megawatts of electricity from renewable energy sources.
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France - Wind energy foes receive override
Massive immediate investment in wind energy necessary
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Korea - Spanish firm to build wind-power complex
Massive wind-generated energy complex tol be built in Milyang, South Gyeongsang province
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UK - Industry welcomes report on microgeneration potential
Report from the Energy Saving Trust regarding the potential of microgeneration technologies welcomed
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Ireland - Greens in plea over wind energy policy
Radical shift in energy policy towards renewable sources of power needed
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Large-scale integration of wind energy in electricity systems, new industry study released
Distortions and institutional deficiencies in European electricity markets are main barriers
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China - largest ever wind energy generation deal signed
State-owned China Power Investment Corp. and Goldwind Science & Technology Co. form cooperation
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Brazil enters the era of wind power
One of the world's largest wind power parks currently under construction
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Exelon exceeds 1 Million MWh wind energy mark
Exelon's fifth year in the wind-energy business
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USA - Expert explains how mapping enables wind farms across the U.S
Tug Hill project labeled the largest wind power project east of the Mississippi
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China - Report claims wind power could become third-largest power source in China
Expected installed capacity of 40 million kilowatts
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AWEA calls new wind regulations harmful & redundant
AWEA claims both provisions offer harmful bureaucratic “solutions” for nonexistent problems
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USA - Galveston set to benefit from offshore wind power
Galveston-Offshore Wind, LLC is planning to build a 150-megawatt wind power plant
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USA - Nova Scotia power companies buy wind power from businesses and farms
Power meter racking up credits for kilowatts
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Romania - Constanta Port to produce wind energy
Destined to become one of the leading producers of electricity from non-conventional sources in Romania
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USA - Offshore wind power being developed on the East Coast
Projects moving through complicated process of securing permits
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USA - Rising gas prices boost interest in Xcel wind energy programme
Waiting list of 1,100 customers for Xcel Energy's Windsource programme
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India - Vestas bullish on renewable energy sector
Vestas bids to become the largest wind energy company in the country
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02.12.2005 |
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New Impetus for US Wind Energy Market
Turbine and component shortage is a challenge
for the industry worldwide WindEnergy – International Trade Fair
at the Hamburg Fair site from 16 to 19 May 2006
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02.12.2005 |
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Largest Chinese association for renewables, CREIA
New cooperation partner for WindEnergy
WindEnergy – International Trade Fair
at Hamburg Fair site from 16 to 19 May 2006
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02.12.2005 |
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Vattenfall Europe main sponsor for WindEnergy 2006
WindEnergy – International Trade Fair
At Hamburg Fair site from 16 to 19 May 2006
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USA, California - Altamont wind farm will shut down half of its turbines
Altamont Pass is an important bird-migration route
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Germany - Nordex establishing joint venture in China
Production facility for large-scale turbines being set up / major order for 200 MW secured
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Canada - Vector to participate in Manitoba's 1,000MW wind programme
Vector currently active in six Canadian provinces
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Korea - German firms providing assistance with energy
German influx not limited to private companies
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USA - Spain's Gamesa gets major wind power Deal ($ 700 million) in the US
Turbines to have capacity of 600 megawatts
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Canada - Wind Power In Ontario
Suncor Energy Products and Acciona Energia selected to build a 76-megawatt wind power project near Ontario
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UK - Single wind turbines springing up across the country
GreenPark turbine is one of the largest of land based turbines in the country
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USA - Northeast Power users benefiting from commitment to emission-free generation
Exelon Corporation (NYSE: EXC) celebrates more than 1 million megawatt-hours sold
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USA - A real-life water and wind laboratory
Turbines focus of study on desalination plant
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UK - Onshore wind energy proves triumphant
Study reveals that the UK has the best onshore wind resources as compared to other countries
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Sweden - Wind power investment surges
35-40 billion kronor to be spent on wind power stations over the next few years
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Costa Rica - Renewable Energy for the Developing World Workshop
Workshop dates: January 23 - 26, 2006 / Cost: 0 / Location: Rancho Matastal, Costa Rica
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India - Vestas to make wind power generators
Production planned to start in six months
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Malta - Alternative energy debate sparked
Measures announced resulting from steady rise in international oil price
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Ireland - Siemens reports 7% increase in sales
Turnover increases by 24% to €215m
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Peru - Introduction of wind turbines considered
Sign of the future
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UK - Power of the wind blows away myths
New report confirms UK has best wind in Europe
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New turbine design may boost wind energy
TMA's design is 43 percent to 45 percent efficient, creating up to 80 percent more power from the same wind
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Imagine energy without fuel - wind energy, a free fuel that tackles oil price rises
European Wind Energy Association publishes an opinion piece and advert
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USA - Energy experts warn of global energy crisis
Idaho Energy Symposium Saturday morning at Idaho State University
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China - Renewable energy market hits record
Renewable energy sector earns a record billion
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Wind industry’s response to new Government support for small wind and other microgeneration technologies:
Low Carbon Building Programme announced
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Renewable energy investment at record high – report
Global investment in renewable energy hits record of -billion last year
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Canada - Xantrex announces US $12 million wind converter order from Clipper Windpower for 2006
Order valued at million over two years
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China - Giant wind turbine projects coming up in four provinces
China to complete the setting up of large-scale windmills in the provinces of Gansu, Jiangsu, Hebei and Jilin
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USA - More wind turbine lawsuits filed
Wind turbines killing hundreds of birds of prey
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04.11.2005 |
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WIND POWER CAN MAKE SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO GLOBAL ENERGY NEEDS, SAY WIND INDUSTRY LEADERS
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Canada - Jiminy Peak plans wind turbine project
One megawatt wind turbine project capable of producing enough electricity to power more than 350 homes
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USA - $200,000 grant adds power to wind turbine push
Two-megawatt turbine to be completed by June 2007
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MOVENTAS INCREASES WIND TURBINE GEAR DELIVERIES TO INGETUR
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The future of offshore wind energy in Europe II
Action points and key points of the Copenhagen declaration on offshore wind energy development
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28.10.2005 |
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Strategy calls on EU Ministers to develop a common European policy for offshore wind energy
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The future of offshore wind energy in Europe I
Copenhagen Strategy calls on EU Ministers to develop a common European policy for offshore wind energy
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UK - Record year for UK wind as industry gathers for annual conference
80% of UK public believe wind is necessary
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26.10.2005 |
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Siemens secures orders for 27 wind power systems
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New Zealand - Doubt over wind farm noise
A Massey University professor of acoustics has questioned the validity of a noise report on a proposed wind farm at Makara on Wellington's South Coast.
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Netherlands - Nuon selling Spanish wind operations
Offers from Endesa
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Copenhagen Offshore Wind 2005: Invitation to Press Conference
Hurricanes and Offshore Wind Farms - Incompatible?
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UK - Battle stations over Trafalgar wind turbines plan
Turbines to stand 100 metres above the Atlantic as it stretches out towards the coast of Africa
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24.10.2005 |
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"Imagine energy without fuel – Wind energy, a free fuel that tackles oil price rises”
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New Zealand - East Otago eyed for wind farm
Meridian Energy is weighing up the potential of a huge wind farm in the Maniototo that could encompass 225 turbines across a 300-square-kilometre area.
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USA - Alaskan electric cooperative expands wind turbine fleet
Rural utility orders three more NorthWind 100 units with remote monitoring & control
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UK - Battle stations over Trafalgar wind turbines plan
Turbines to stand 100 metres above the Atlantic as it stretches out towards the coast of Africa
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China - Could China become the world leader in wind energy?
Study suggests that China could produce enough energy from wind to cover Hong Kong's total current electricity supply
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Iran - Wind power plants to be built in Fars, Bushehr
Feasibility studies on constructing wind power plants in the Iran launched
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DON’T QUIT WHILE YOU’RE AHEAD, SAYS WIND ENERGY SECTOR
R&D INVESTMENT ESSENTIAL FOR CONTINUED EU LEADERSHIP
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Dominican Republic - Spanish firm to install first wind energy plant
Plant projected to supply 50 megawatts at a cost of US0 millions
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15.10.2005 |
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USA - Gamesa is planning region’s largest wind farm
Gamesa preparing state permit seeking to build what would be the area’s largest windmill farm
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Nigeria – Plea to States to develop renewable energy mix
Renewable sources often more appropriate in rural areas because of infrastructural constraints
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Maps of wind power sites available to public
Maps feature 37 different sites in Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Texas
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12.10.2005 |
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Shop approval by Germanischer Lloyd WindEnergie GmbH
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Is it possible to harvest tornados for wind energy?
Renewable “atmospheric vortex engine” developed
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USA - Shell subsidiary to buy West Virginia Wind Power Project
Agreement between Shell WindEnergy Inc. and NedPower Mount Storm LLC
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European Parliament votes for increased deployment of renewables/ calls for mandatory 20% target by 2020
Report supports increased deployment of renewable energy sources
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Philippines - Second wind-power farm ready by next year
Smith Bell Wind Technologies Inc to invest million or more than P3 billion for the construction
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USA - Wind turbine blades fatal to smaller flying animals
Study reveals mortality rate of birds and bats
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Windmills may bring clean energy to Holland
0,000 approved for feasibility study to build 150-foot wind turbines
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UK - Industry calls for bold Government action to open up our urban wind resource
Response to the Government's Microgeneration Strategy
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USA - Local firm helps Indian company build wind-turbine plant
130,000-square-foot manufacturing plant to be the first of five buildings
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USA - Scientists explore wind energy
Efforts to make the United States less dependent on foreign oil
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UK - No technical barriers for large-scale integration of wind power in the european electricity grids, says IEA study
EWEA welcomes conclusions of a working paper on renewable energies
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29.09.2005 |
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GE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY POWERING
ONE OF ITALY'S LARGEST WIND PROJECTS
Also Being Installed for One of Country's First Wind Repowering Efforts
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29.09.2005 |
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AWEA'S 3rd ANNUAL WIND POWER: FINANCE & INVESTMENT WORKSHOP
Wind Project Financing Reaches New Heights: Growing Pains but a Bright Future
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Australia - CLP joins Tasmania in wind farm venture
Investments in wind energy generation in Australia and Asia
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27.09.2005 |
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Siemens secures first order for offshore project in England
Siemens Power Generation (PG) has booked another success for its new Wind Power division.
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26.09.2005 |
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Bright light shines on Rothschild and GE Energy in Clean Power Markets
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npower Juice study to plot a course for commercial deployment of marine renewables
The npower Juice Path to Power
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India - third largest in wind energy
Annual installation of 875 megawatts (MW),
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Australia - 4th World Wind Energy Conference
Information regarding the latest policies and industry development issues in Australia
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China's wind power installed capacity less than 800,000 kilowatts
More than 40 wind farms in China
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Grid connection response of Nordex MW wind turbines equivalent to that of conventional power stations
Simulation and practical results
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USA - Wind farm with 100 turbines ready to go
Wind generation facility to help ease the MidAmerican's natural gas use
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USA - Wind turbine gives school alternative energy model
Turbine to be connected to the high school's electrical system and grid-tied
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Japan - Toyota Tsusho establishes wind power generation company
Joint venture will invest 1.8 billion yen
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Government and industry join forces to find clear path for wind farms
Trials underway to reduce aviation objections to wind farms
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Thorsten Kramer new head of service at Nordex Energy GmbH
Nordex extending service capabilities
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New Zealand - Massive wind farm for Hawke's Bay
Biggest wind farm to ever be built in New Zealand
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23.08.2005 |
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Corporate Responsibility in Vogue as Oil Crisis Looms
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China - First offshore wind power plant to be built
Investment estimated to be 9 billion Yuan (1.1 billion US dollars)
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