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01.01.2007 |
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UK - The Year of the Renewables Revolution
A record breaking year for wind energy
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02.01.2007 |
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Vestas receives 100 MW order in the USA for delivery in 2007
Randers, 2 January 2007
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Canada - Brookfield Power Completes Canada’s Largest Wind Farm
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02.01.2007 |
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UK - Planning reform provides key to wind energy delivery
The BWEA welcomes Barker Review
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03.01.2007 |
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UK - Successful start to the new year: Nordex awarded contract for 48 MW wind farm in Scotland
19 N90/2500 turbines to be installed by early 2008
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Canada - Installed Wind Energy Capacity Doubles in 2006
Record breaking 657 MW of new wind energy capacity installed in 2006
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04.01.2007 |
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UK - Government sums don’t add up on renewable energy
Industry response to Renewables Obligation reform consultation demands extra resources if Government targets are to be met
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Canada - Baie-des-Sables wind farm produces electricity
The wind farm's 73 turbines represent a total installed capacity of 109.5 megawatts (MW)
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India - Sustainable Energy Technologies Ltd. to license wind turbine for Indian market
Total power generation capacity of Belliss turbines commissioned to-date throughout India is more than 2,000 MW
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09.01.2007 |
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Europe - ‘EU Energy Strategy could undermine existing successful legislation’
In 2001, the European Union took the global lead by passing the world’s most significant piece of legislation for renewable electricity, the RES-E Directive containing its 21% target by 2010
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10.01.2007 |
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Wind power is competitive
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12.01.2007 |
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Europe - How to further develop wind energy?
India and Europe increase their collaboration
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12.01.2007 |
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WKN sells two German projects to Allianz
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China - World's largest wind power producer to be
Total wind power installed capacity in China will probably reach 150 million kw in 2020
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Hungary - Wind power woefully behind European average
The country's first wind farm, a Hungarian-Spanish joint venture, comprises 12 turbines
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16.01.2007 |
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REpower: Third largest manufacturer of wind turbines in Germany in 2006
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Asia - China offers solar, wind energy technologies to Pakistan
Pakistan to speedily bridge the gap between power generation and consumption in the country
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17.01.2007 |
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Large orders for Vestas placed by Toyota Tsusho Corporation
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Denmark - Wind power is cheaper after pollution is weighed into fossil fuel costs
Vestas undertakes study on the heals of European Energy Report
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19.01.2007 |
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European Wind Energy Conference & Exhibition
MIC - Milano Convention Centre, Milan, Italy, 7-10 May 2007
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www.windfair.net and www.windmesse.de welcome Green Engineering Jobs to our portal
Green Engineering Jobs is an international job, news and information centre for the Renewable Energy & Environmental industries
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22.01.2007 |
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AREVA Group S.A. announces takeover offer for shares of REpower Systems AG
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24.01.2007 |
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Certification cp.max Rotortechnik GmbH & Co. KG
24.01.2006
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25.01.2007 |
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Nordex opening new rotor blade production in China
EUR 20 million investment / planned annual output of 400 MW
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26.01.2007 |
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UK - BWEA examines the progress of the sector under the differing Government support mechanisms for renewables
Renewables Obligation six times more effective than Non-Fossil Fuel Obligation
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Canada - Halifax hedges electricity costs with wind
Almost 40% of Halifax Regional Municipality’s electricity needs may be met by wind-based power by 2008
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France - EPURON develops two wind farms
Institutional investors are finding exceptional opportunities to invest in wind powered projects as the demand in this market continues to grow strong
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USA - Sandia National Laboratories New Wind Turbine Blade Design
Named “STAR” for Sweep Twist Adaptive Rotor, the blade is the first of its kind produced at a utility-grade size
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Renewable Energy Information System on Internet - REISI
The new statistics of wind energy use in germany is available.
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CanWEA / AWEA hosting Wind Energy Integration and Forecasting Conference
Joint conference to provide an overview of our understanding of wind integration challenges and solutions
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Owens Corning HiPer-tex website
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02.02.2007 |
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Vestas receives large orders in China
Randers, 2 February 2007
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Wolfe Island Wind Project in Canada: Nexans to supply world record-breaking submarine power infrastructure cable
7 million Euro contract to design, manufacture and supply a world record-breaking high-voltage submarine power cable
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Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro developing wind-hydrogen-diesel system for isolated communites
"Great step forward for Newfoundland and Labrador"
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05.02.2007 |
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UK wind power portfolio reaches new milestone
UK becomes 7th country in world to install over 2 gigawatts of wind energy
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USA - Mini-windmills eyed for special uses
Researchers describe efforts to scale down turbines
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Canada - PM unveils ecoENERGY Renewable Initiative
More than .5 billion in funding for the ecoENERGY Renewable Initiative to boost Canada’s renewable energy supplies.
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09.02.2007 |
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UK wind industry joins energy elite
Becomes 7th country in world to install over 2 gigawatts of wind energy
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09.02.2007 |
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Suzlon Windenergie GmbH announces takeover offer for shares of REpower Systems AG
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UK - Investment in wind turbine manufacturer
Proven Energy, a market leader in small-scale, high performance wind turbines, has received an investment of GBP4.5 million from Low Carbon Accelerator
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12.02.2007 |
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UK - One more step on the ‘Path to Power’
£13 million worth of grant funding for nine projects in Scottish waters is welcome news for the UK marine renewables industry
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AWEA Wind Power - Finance & Investment Workshop
March 27 - 28, 2007, Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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15.02.2007 |
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The Chairman of the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has announced the appointment of Steve Sawyer as the Council's first Secretary General.
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Canada - Acciona and Suncor Energy begin construction on Ontario wind power project
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18.02.2007 |
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UK offshore renewables powerhouse another significant step closer
Consent awarded for the third 'Round 2' offshore wind project
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Canada - 2006 a record breaking year for the global wind energy industry with Canada now ranking 12th in the world for total installed wind energy capacity
Wind energy a growing contributor to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions
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21.02.2007 |
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Vestas to establish blade factory in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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CanWEA / AWEA Joint Seminar
WIND ENERGY INTEGRATION AND FORECASTING – April 25 – 26, 2007
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25.02.2007 |
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Decision makers must heed Stern warning on climate change
Poor performance leaves Government renewable energy target in limbo
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New World Record in Wind Power Capacity: 14,9 GW added in 2006 - Worldwide Capacity at 73,9 GW
WWEA expects 160 GW to be installed by 2010
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26.02.2007 |
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REpower supplies ten MM82 for Japanese wind farm
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27.02.2007 |
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UK offshore renewables powerhouse another significant step closer
Consent awarded for the third 'Round 2' offshore wind project
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New inverter will connect small wind turbines to the grid
The new Sunergy inverter will have the same high efficiencies available to solar photovoltaic applications
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28.02.2007 |
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New European major orders for REpower from EDF EN
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01.03.2007 |
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Interviews available - contact Alison Hill, Head of Communications
BWEA on 020 7689 1966 / 07956 859 749 for further details
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02.03.2007 |
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AWEA Wind Power - Finance and Investment Workshop
March 27 - 28, 2007, Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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EWEA - Letter to EU Heads of State
EU Heads of State to meet in Brussels to discuss the package of measures establishing a new Energy policy for Europe
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EUFORES - Media invitation - Press Breakfast
The ENERGY-EFFICIENCY-WATCH calls for: “Action, not talk!”
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Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc. Joins with Northern Power Systems to Offer New Cost Effective 100kW Wind Energy Opt
Partnership brings affordable technology to businesses and municipalities in Northeast
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06.03.2007 |
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Siemens secures major order from Britain for two offshore wind farms
Erlangen, Germany, March 6, 2007
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06.03.2007 |
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Announcement of reasoned opinion of REpower Systems AG concerning takeover offer of Suzlon Windenergie GmbH
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06.03.2007 |
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REpower Systems AG: significantly positive operating result (EBIT) of EUR 12.2 million in 2006
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Europe - The "ENERGY-EFFICIENCY-WATCH"
The EU Spring Council, European Parliamentarians, energy efficiency related industry and NGOs presented today in the European Parliament the ENERGY-EFFICIENCY-WATCH
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Canada - Sustainable Energy to Offer Inverter for Small Wind Turbines
Agreement with Zephyr Corporation for Residential Scale Wind Turbine
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08.03.2007 |
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UK - Just one week to go to the world's largest marine renewables event
BWEA to hold it's fourth annual wave and tidal stream energy conference, BWEA Marine 07
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USA - Sustainable Energy Developments, Inc. Joins with Northern Power Systems to Offer New Cost Effective 100kW Wind Energy Option
Partnership brings affordable technology to businesses and municipalities in Northeast
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WWEA welcomes decision by European Union to increase share of Renewable Energy to 20 % by the year 2020
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09.03.2007 |
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Europe sets the standard for the globe
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09.03.2007 |
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EU Heads of State pave the way for a sustainable European energy future by adopting a binding 20% target for renewable energy
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UK - Environment Secretary to remove red tape on domestic wind turbines
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11.03.2007 |
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Vestas receives 24 MW US wind turbine order
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12.03.2007 |
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UK - The climate won't wait for change
Government launches its draft Marine Bill for the offshore renewables industry
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12.03.2007 |
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New Member On Windfair.net: Dr. Ewald Energies – Renewable Energies
Categories: surveyor / plan offices for wind power projects
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USA - Northern Power introduces wind power converter
Power converter selected by the American Wind Energy Association for its 2006 Technical Achievement Award
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13.03.2007 |
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USA - WINDPOWER 2007 Conference & Exhibition
Registration Now Open/Conference Program Details On-Line/Exhibition Expanded Twice Already/Hotel Reservations Going Fast
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14.03.2007 |
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Europe - EU Heads of State agree on adopting a binding 20% target for renewables by 2020
Wind industry to meet in an annual European Wind Energy Conference (EWEC) organised by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA) in Milan in May 7-10, 2007
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15.03.2007 |
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Wave and Tidal Stream energy – time for long term support
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15.03.2007 |
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Germany - Nordex to focus on the N90/2500 wind turbine at upcoming exhibitions
Hanover Fair 2007: Nordex stand Hall 13, Stand B70/EWEC 2007: Nordex stand E041
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16.03.2007 |
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AWEA Wind Power Finance & Investment Workshop
March 27 - 28, 2007/Hilton San Francisco Financial District, San Francisco, CA
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Germany - Hamburg Messe is international co-organiser of Wind Power Shanghai 2007
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Canada - CanWEA applauds annoucement of Ontario's first standard offer program contracts
"Ontario’s Standard Offer Program is an important and innovative initiative that can make an important contribution to Ontario’s renewable power objectives"
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18.03.2007 |
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USA - Rural wind in line for tax break
AWEA praises U.S. senators for introducing legislation that would allow purchasers of small wind power systems to receive a tax credit for a portion of the turbine’s cost
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Schools see future in wind power
Technology could save district cash
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20.03.2007 |
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Reasoned opinion of REpower Systems AG: Support of increased takeover offer of AREVA
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20.03.2007 |
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REpower concludes capital increase by 10 per cent
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The 1st Edition of this Developing And Financing Wind Power Projects report is a 165-page overview of the opportunities and challenges in developing and financing wind power.
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USA - Cape Cod tilts toward erecting two windmills
Orleans plowing ahead with separate plans to install two giant wind turbines
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21.03.2007 |
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REpower reports financial figures for 2006 and increases sales target for 2008 to at least EUR 900 million
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Zambia - Country experimenting with renewable energy technology
INSABA project is helping promote the use of renewable energy sources
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Fugitte’s wind machine stirs up ‘green’ energy
Prototype exhibited for investors
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23.03.2007 |
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New Member On Windfair.net: Bergolin GmbH & Co. KG
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Spain - Wind energy reaches new high
Spain's wind energy generators this week reached an all-time high in electricity production
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USA - Garrad Hassan improves its wind farm design software
New features include an advanced noise impact assessment, a wake model for large offshore wind farms and new procedures to help users process wind data
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Renewable Energy Information System on Internet - REISI
The new statistics of wind energy use in germany is available.
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USA - Sciencenter switches to wind-powered electricity
“The Sciencenter felt strongly that we wanted to show leadership on this issue and reduce our carbon footprint”
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26.03.2007 |
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REpower Systems AG receives 30 MW order in Scotland
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27.03.2007 |
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Vestas to establish development office at Risø National Laboratory - reception on Friday, 30 March 2007 at 2 p.m.
Randers, 27 March 2007
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China - Multi-million-dollar wind energy contract signed
Windtec signs wind energy system joint development contract with Sinovel Wind Corporation Limited
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28.03.2007 |
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New research blows away myths on wind farms
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Sweden - Lappland Goldminers invests in wind power
First stage plans are for a 25 megawatt pilot plant
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29.03.2007 |
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Vestas receives 145 MW order in the USA for delivery in 2007
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30.03.2007 |
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Carmarthenshire leads the way, but poor progress in Wales
Wales 72% behind schedule on meeting TAN8 renewable energy targets
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30.03.2007 |
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Nordex continuing sales success in Italy
Contract for 60 MW wind farm signed / Order value EUR 80 million
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02.04.2007 |
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WINDPOWER 2007 Conference & Exhibition
Early Registration Deadline in 1 Week: Monday, April 9
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