Thursday, May 31, 2012

Enel hooks up Castle Rock Ridge wind farm to Canadian grid

The 33 turbines of the wind farm will be able to generate over 200 million kWh each year, avoiding atmospheric emissions of more than 130 thousand tons of CO2 annually.

With Castle Rock Ridge, Enel Green Power has increased its installed capacity to 124MW in Canada, while the group’s total installed capacity in North America has reached 1,088MW.

"Castle Rock Ridge is a clear demonstration of our ability to build power plants in Canada and a first step for future potential development in the Alberta region,” said Enel Green Power CEO Francesco Starace.  “The entry into service of the new plant has further increased our ‘zero-emissions’ capacity in the country, where we have had a well established presence for a long time, stressing our commitment to contributing to sustainable growth.”

Enel Green Power North America, a subsidiary of Enel Green Power, is a owner and operator...Enel hooks up Castle Rock Ridge wind farm to Canadian grid

Iceland volcanoes may generate geothermal power for UK

In particular, the two countries pledged to - exchange information on the development of the deep geothermal sector in the UK, including in the supply of heat to district heating networks; and explore the possibility of developing electricity interconnection between Iceland and the UK, including relevant legal and regulatory issues.

In addition, the UK and Iceland have also agreed to work with their respective Ministries for International Development on renewable energy projects in developing countries with a special focus on East Africa; and exchange information regarding the development of oil and gas industries, including offshore drilling.

UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry said: “Today’s agreement will help pave the way for a closer relationship with Iceland, which I hope can yield significant benefits for the UK, including the development of geothermal power, greater use of interconnectors to transport energy under the sea, and developing oil and gas resources.
Iceland volcanoes may generate geothermal power for UK

Enel Green Power starts Rancia 2 geothermal power plant in Tuscany

The plant will be able to generate about 150 million kilowatt hours of power, avoiding the emission of 100 thousand tonnes of CO2 and saving 33 thousand TOE (tonnes of oil equivalent) of fossil fuels per year.

The Rancia 2 project, which is at the forefront of the geothermal power field, was carried out in compliance with the highest quality and safety standards developed over the course of a century of experience, said Enel Green Power.

The work on the Rancia 2 plant will also include the construction of an AMIS facility, a patented Enel Group process to improve the environmental performance of the plant. The refurbishment project was developed by the in-house engineering resources of Enel Green Power, with construction being carried out using primarily local labor and firms....
Enel Green Power starts Rancia 2 geothermal power plant in Tuscany

BG sells interest in Philippines power plants to First Gen

The sale and purchase agreement covers the 1,000 megawatt Santa Rita power plant and the 500 megawatt San Lorenzo power plant, both on the island of Luzon.

BG Group chief executive Sir Frank Chapman said: “The sale of our interest in these power generation plants in the Philippines is another step to realising the planned release of $5 billion of capital in the next two years. This deal, along with strategic divestments already announced this year, will release some $3.6 billion from BG Group's balance sheet."

BG Group, active in more than 25 countries on five continents, has a broad portfolio of exploration and production, Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and transmission and distribution business interests.
BG sells interest in Philippines power plants to First Gen

ACCIONA launches 56MW Tuppadahalli Wind Park in India

The three wind farms ACCIONA owns in India are located in the state of Karnataka, with a total installed capacity of 85.8MW. Tuppadahalli will produce renewable electricity equivalent to the consumption of around 35,000 Indian homes per year.

The Tuppadahalli wind park has thirty-four 1.65MW turbines which, through wind power, will avoid the emission of around 129,000 metric tons of CO2 a year to the atmosphere from conventional power plants in the state. The electricity generated is purchased by the state-owned distribution company MESCOM.

All ACCIONA's wind parks in India are wholly owned by the company. The new facility joins the wind parks of Arasinagundi (13.2MW), installed in 2007, and Anabaru (16.5MW), which entered service in 2008.

ACCIONA has a number of projects in an advanced stage of development, with the aim of consolidating its position as the leading Spanish wind power operator in India...
ACCIONA launches 56MW Tuppadahalli Wind Park in India