Wind News

Egypt extends deadline for wind farm bids

Saturday, 01 August 2009 20:57

Source: Reuters Date: 26 July, 2009

The deadline for bids for a tender to build a 250-megawatt wind farm on Egypt's east coast has been extended by a month to August 20, state news agency MENA said on Sunday. The agency quoted Electricity Minister Hassan Younes as stating that the extension was meant to give companies more time to prepare necessary documents.

Masdar City to host International Renewable Energy Agency HQ

Wednesday, 08 July 2009 23:56

Source: http://www.energyefficiencynews.com

Date: 2 July 2009

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has decided in its meeting this week in Sharm El Sheikh that Abu Dhabi’s Masdar City will host its headquarters and that Hélène Pelosse will be the first director-general of the organization. Ms. Pelosse currently works in the office of the French Minister for Ecology, Energy, Sustainable Development, and Town and Country Planning.

25% Wind Energy Growth in 2009

Friday, 26 June 2009 18:07

Source: WWEA

Date: 23 June 2009

At the occasion of the 8th World Wind Energy Conference 2009 (WWEC2009) on Jeju island/South Korea the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) publishes an updated forecast for worldwide wind installations in the year 2009. Based on a survey amongst the WWEA member associations, a double digit growth for the wind energy market is expected despite the general economic crisis.