Google Seeks Tax Exemption For Planned $600 Mn Wind-Powered Data Centre Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Google has asked Sherburne County and the city of Becker for property tax breaks that would save the company up to $15 million. Google’s plan to build a $ 600 million wind-powered data center in central Minnesota could hinge on the tech giant’s request for officials to waive 20 years’ worth of future taxes. Google has asked Sherburne County […] Read more
Retrofit Transmission Lines and Wind Turbines to Avoid Bird Collision : MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Transmission agencies and wind energy developers may identify critical power transmission lines and wind energy farms passing through the GIB habitats and accordingly take up risk mitigation measures against bird hits. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order with compliance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes (MOEF&CC) […] Read more
GE T&D India to Set Up PowerGrid’s Substation in Gujarat For Wind Power Evacuation Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy Through this project, GE will help evacuate around 2500 MW of wind power generated in Gujarat. GE T&D India, part of GE’s Grid Solutions business in India, has been awarded a Rs 162 crore contract by Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL) to extend the 765kV AIS Substation and setting up a new 400kV […] Read more
KfW & FMO backed 50.4 MW Wind Project in Argentina Achieves Financial Closing Updated On Mon, Feb 25th, 2019 by Saurenergy The USD138 million project is being financed by KfW IPEX-Bank and the Dutch development bank (FMO). Total Eren, a leading renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) based in Paris, has announced the successful closing of the financing of its 50.4 MW “Malaspina” wind project in southern Argentina. The USD138 million project is being financed by […] Read more
European Offshore Wind Capacity Grew By 18% in 2018 Updated On Sat, Feb 23rd, 2019 by Saurenergy Europe installed 2.6 GW of new offshore wind energy capacity in 2018, according to statistics released by WindEurope. That’s an 18% increase in Europe’s offshore wind capacity. Europe now has 105 offshore wind farms across 11 countries with a total capacity of 18.5 GW. This is around 10% of the total installed wind energy capacity […] Read more
Three Wind Energy Projects in Bolivia Begin Construction Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The preliminary work on the wind farm project and the design of the wind turbines are expected to begin in the next 90 days. Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the construction of three wind power plants this year, following the signing of a Supreme Decree that authorizes the credit agreement with the Danish Agency for […] Read more
Wind Now Provides 14% of Europe’s Electricity Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Wind energy provided 14% of the EU’s electricity last year, up from 12% in 2017, according to statistics released by WindEurope. Wind power capacity rose in Europe by 11.3 GW in 2018. Continued growth in capacity and the use of more powerful turbines are helping to drive up wind’s share in the electricity mix. Denmark […] Read more
EDF and SITAC Sign PPA for 300 MW Wind Project in India Updated On Mon, Feb 4th, 2019 by Saurenergy Construction of the wind farm will start in 2019. EDF Renewables in India and its partner for wind energy in India, the SITAC Group have announced the signing of a long-term power purchase agreement covering the output of 300 MW of wind project recently awarded by the Indian government. This power purchase agreement (PPA) was […] Read more
China’s Jiangsu Goes Big with 6.7 GW of Offshore Wind Projects Updated On Tue, Jan 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy The Chinese government has approved 24 offshore wind projects off the Jiangsu Province. These projects will have a total capacity of 6.7GW and will involve an investment of around $18 billion. East China’s Jiangsu Province has approved 24 offshore wind power projects with a total capacity of 6.7 gigawatts (GW), according to the Chinese government daily […] Read more
