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Wind Power News Saturday April 12th 2008



Study: In Texas, wind power beats natural gasStudy: In Texas, wind power beats natural gas
(CNET: Fri, 11 Apr) It's windy deep in the heart of Texas. Installing wind power is a better deal than more natural gas plants, according to new research.


Viridian buys wind power businessViridian buys wind power business
(RTÉ News: Fri, 11 Apr) Energy group Viridian has bought wind farm operator Eco Wind Power from Treasury Holdings. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Eco Wind Power is currently developing 80mw of wind generating capacity, on top of its existing capacity of 24mw.


State gives PG&E green light to buy wind powerState gives PG&E green light to buy wind power
(BizJournals: Thu, 10 Apr) The state Public Utilities Commission has approved a contract for Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to buy wind power from a Solano County project.


Vestas gets order for 123 MW of wind power from EDF Energies NouvellesVestas gets order for 123 MW of wind power from EDF Energies Nouvelles
(Sharewatch: Thu, 10 Apr) COPENHAGEN (Thomson Financial) - Danish wind turbine maker Vestas Wind Systems AS said it has received an order for 123 MW of wind power from EDF Energies Nouvelles (EDF-EN).



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Wind power tops PEDC agendaWind power tops PEDC agenda
(The Pampa News: Wed, 09 Apr) Wind power will top the agenda for the Pampa Economic Development Corporation board of directors when they meet Thursday. There are plans to attend a wind power seminar at Texas Tech June 9 through 11 and the Houston Wind Power Show, June 1 through 4.


(AFX UK Focus) 2008-04-08 18:00 GMT: EDP acquires wind power assets in France for 51.3 mln euros, plus 43 mln in debt(AFX UK Focus) 2008-04-08 18:00 GMT: EDP acquires wind power assets in France for 51.3 mln euros, plus 43 mln in debt
(Interactive Investor: Tue, 08 Apr) LISBON (Thomson Financial) - EDP Energias de Portugal, SA said it has acquired wind power assets in France from EOLE 76 and Eurocape for 51.3 million euros plus 43.3 million euros in project finance debt. luis.morais@thomson.com lm/kf1


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