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IBERDROLA won Energy Intelligence’s 2013 Award for Leadership in New Energy

From the prestigious US group ‘Energy Intelligence’ The Company placed first in a ranking of the top 100 green utilities compiled at the end of 2012 by Energy Intelligence and based on CO2 emissions and renewable energy capacity 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — IBERDROLA has received the 2013 … Read the full press release

Vestas to deliver 87 MW capacity wind power plant to renewable energy developer EDC for the largest wind energy project in the Philippines

Vestas’ new 87 MW order in the emerging wind market of the Philippines made possible through close co-operation with EDC, the Philippines’ leading renewable energy developer. 28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S company announcement No. 29 of … Read the full press release

Edinburgh based UK Green Investment Bank (UK GIB) to receive £800M additional funding from the UK government for 2015/16

28-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Welcoming the announcement today by Business Secretary Vince Cable that the UK GIB is to receive an additional £800m for 2015/16, Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said: “This is excellent news for the UK Green Investment Bank, and … Read the full press release

Polish power utility group ENERGA takes EUR 195M long-term corporate loan from EBRD, PKO Bank Polski and ING Bank Śląski

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EBRD is supporting a massive investment programme by the Polish power company ENERGA SA (“ENERGA”) and its distribution arm ENERGA OPERATOR SA (“ENERGA OPERATOR”) which represents a major step in the modernisation of the country’s electricity … Read the full press release

Abengoa to launch its first demonstration Waste-to-Biofuels (W2B) plant in Babilafuente, Spain

The production of bioethanol from municipal solid waste represents a major technological advance in the waste management model. 27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Abengoa (MCE: ABG.B), the company that applies innovative technology solutions for sustainability in the energy and environment sectors, today … Read the full press release

Gazprom, BASF to explore joint projects in Russia and third countries

27-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A meeting between Alexey Miller, Chairman of the Gazprom Management Committee and Kurt Bock, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF took place yesterday as part of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum 2013. The parties discussed the cooperation deepening in the energy sector, giving consideration to the … Read the full press release

IBERDROLA’s British subsidiary ScottishPower Renewables completed the expansion of the biggest European wind farm Whitelee in Scotland

As part of its commitment to sustainable development Located south of Glasgow, this renewable energy complex has increased its installed capacity from 322 megawatts (MW) to 539 MW Annual output at Whitelee will be equivalent to the electricity consumption of … Read the full press release

Vestas applauds President Obama’s call for the nation to double its use of renewable energy

In a speech given Tuesday at Georgetown University, President Obama calls for the nation to double its use of renewable energy. 26-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — President Obama’s plan would cut carbon emissions that cause climate change and endangers public health. His … Read the full press release

Vestas sold two wind power plants in Bulgaria and Romania for EUR 127M to LUKERG Renew

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has entered into an agreement to sell the Romanian project Gebeleisis and the Bulgarian project Hrabrovo to LUKERG Renew for a total enterprise value of EUR 127m. The wind power plants have been co-developed by Vestas, … Read the full press release

New research reveals UK Government’s Green Deal inspires people to install energy saving home improvements

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New research shows the Government’s Green Deal is inspiring people across the UK to install energy saving home improvements. Research published today found that 47 per cent of households who had received a Green Deal advice report, … Read the full press release

Alstom to attend Atomexpo exhibition in St.Petersbourg, Russia, June 26–28, 2013, Mikhailovsky Manezh

25-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — AtomExpo is a three-day forum comprising international nuclear energy congress and exhibition. This event organized by the Russian State Nuclear Corporation (Rosatom) is currently the major international exhibition and business ground of the Russian nuclear industry, enterprises and … Read the full press release

EC refers Poland to EU Court of Justice over regulated gas prices for business consumers

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Today, the European Commission decided to refer Poland to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to comply with the EU internal energy market rules. Under the Gas Directive (2009/73/EC) prices should primarily be determined by … Read the full press release

Sustainable aviation biofuels partnership created between Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total

Le Bourget, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — At the Paris Air Show 2013, Airbus, Air France, Safran and Total organized the “Joining our Energies – Biofuel Initiative France” flight to illustrate the French industry’s technical capacity to integrate aeronautical biofuels. The four players … Read the full press release

Renewable energy private equity fund EnerCap closed EUR 50.56M debt financing for 42MW Croatia windfarm

Prague, 24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The EnerCap Power Fund, a private equity fund focusing on the renewable energy and environmental sectors in Central and Eastern Europe has closed the financing for the 42MW first phase of its Obrovac windfarm located in western … Read the full press release

ULJANIK Shipyard delivered Yard 497 “Bartolomeu Dias” to Luxembourg Company Jan De Nul

24-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — ULJANIK Shipyard on 16th May delivered to the Luxembourg Company Jan De Nul S.A. Capellen D.D. Luxembourg yard 497 named «Bartolomeu Dias». It is the second constructed Trailing Suction Hopper Dredger of 26,000 tonnes deadweight, length 147.6 … Read the full press release

Fundación IBERDROLA announced the beneficiaries of its Master’s Scholarships and Grants for Energy and Environmental Research Programme

The number of aid packages granted has increased by 37% The institution will support 50 students who will broaden their education with Master’s studies and 20 who will conduct research projects With this initiative, the Foundation contributes to excellence in education … Read the full press release

Vestas secured 4-year service contract renewal from We Energies of Wisconsin, USA

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has secured a four-year service and maintenance renewal from We Energies for a combined 180 wind turbines at three wind power plants in Wisconsin, USA. The renewal contract, which begins near the end of 2013, covers … Read the full press release

Alstom successfully completes 110 MW Chuzachen Hydro Electric Project in Sikkim, India

21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ —  Alstom added another feather to its cap by successfully achieving the synchronization and full load of the two 55 MW units of the Chuzachen hydro power plant project located in east district of Sikkim on 24th … Read the full press release

Russian asphalt producer received loan from NBD Bank under EBRD’s RuSEFF credit line

Russian Sustainable Energy Financing Facility (RuSEFF) boosts businesses and the residential sector 21-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Halving energy costs is one of those achievements that can really make a difference to a small company. One Russian asphalt producer knows this from … Read the full press release

Vestas to supply 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines to Obrovac Zelengrad wind power plant in Croatia

20-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order for 42 MW. The 14 V90-3.0 MW turbines will be installed in the province of Obrovac, Croatia. The first turbine delivery is planned for the first quarter of 2014 … Read the full press release