Since spring, the sun has been shining in Jülich at the push of a button and 10,000 times brighter than normal. It is in this town in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia that the German Aerospace Center, DLR, inaugurated its Synlight system comprised of 149 high-output lights that can simulate concentrated solar power. The … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power to Produce H2
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Ingeteam surpasses 40 GW milestone of installed wind power capacity
Ingeteam, an independent supplier of electrical conversion equipment, has announced today that it surpassed the milestone of 40 GW of installed wind power capacity worldwide thanks to record sales of its converter product lines. This significant achievement underpins the growth the company experienced in its core markets, with an addition of an impressive 10 GW … Continue reading Ingeteam surpasses 40 GW milestone of installed wind power capacity
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Sembcorp wins auction to construct 250MW wind farm in India
The tender which was conducted by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) on behalf of the Government of India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has been won by Sembcorp’s renewable energy business Sembcorp Green Infra. This is the second time that Sembcorp has won a bidding for wind farm construction in the … Continue reading Sembcorp wins auction to construct 250MW wind farm in India
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Enel’s New 320 MW U.S. Wind Project Will Power Facebook Data Centre in Nebraska
Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), the U.S. renewable energy company of the Enel Group, has started construction of the Rattlesnake Creek wind farm in the United States. Once completed, Rattlesnake Creek will have a total installed capacity of 320 MW and will be Enel’s first wind farm in the state of Nebraska. “This … Continue reading Enel’s New 320 MW U.S. Wind Project Will Power Facebook Data Centre in Nebraska
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Bringing Norway into the EU Clean Energy Package
On Friday 10 November 2017 the Norwegian Wind Energy Association (NORWEA) and WindEurope organised a breakfast discussion on the contribution made by wind energy in Norway to Europe’s Energy Union objectives. Representatives from the European Commission, European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the Norwegian Permanent Representation and industry stakeholders took part. Norway currently has 1 GW … Continue reading Bringing Norway into the EU Clean Energy Package
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Wind energy on track to become Europe’s number one electricity source
Wind energy is set to become the leading source of electricity in the EU soon after 2030. This is according to the latest report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), ‘World Energy Outlook (WEO) 2017,’ released today. The IEA attributes this to the rapidly falling costs of renewables. They predict continued strong growth in both … Continue reading Wind energy on track to become Europe’s number one electricity source
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Nordex prevails in a difficult environment
In the past nine months of 2017 financial year, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) generated EUR 2,319.5 million in sales (9M/2016: EUR 2,339.5 million). Accordingly, the company is at a stable high level year-on-year and within the scope of its expectations. In the third quarter the Group generated EUR 818.3 million in sales (Q3/2016: EUR 855.5 million). The Service … Continue reading Nordex prevails in a difficult environment
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Nicaragua invest in wind energy
Nicaragua is today among the first Latin American and Caribbean countries that invest the most in wind energy, as part of the transformation and diversification of the energy matrix promoted by the Sandinista government. According to a recent report by the Wind World Energy Association, the Central American nation ranks sixth in the region … Continue reading Nicaragua invest in wind energy
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Nexif Energy achieves financial close on first stage of Lincoln Gap Wind Farm
Nexif Energy, an independent power producer in Australia and Southeast Asia, has announced that it has reached financial close for the first stage of the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm in Australia. Located near Port Augusta in South Australia, the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm project’s 126 megawatts (MW) first stage involves the construction and operation of … Continue reading Nexif Energy achieves financial close on first stage of Lincoln Gap Wind Farm
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Vestas to repower one of Europe’s highest-located wind farms
Located in Niedere Tauern mountain massif in Styria, Austria, the Tauernwindpark is one of the highest-located wind parks in Europe, operating 1,900 meters above sea-level. ImWind, Tauernwindpark’s owner, was looking to repower the 22.75 MW wind park, which currently consists of 13 V66-1750 kW wind turbines. A wind power project in such an environment is … Continue reading Vestas to repower one of Europe’s highest-located wind farms
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Senvion issued notice to deliver 126 MW in South Australia
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been issued notice to proceed under a contract to install the first 35 turbines of the 59-turbine Lincoln Gap wind farm in South Australia. The Lincoln Gap wind farm will feature the Senvion 3.6M140 EBC turbine, which will be the first from Senvion’s three-megawatt range to … Continue reading Senvion issued notice to deliver 126 MW in South Australia
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America’s wind power veterans: Thank you
This Veterans’ Day we want to thank the many men and women who have served our country. They make up a large an critical part of our wind energy workforce, and American wind power is better off because of their skills, knowledge and expertise. That’s why this weekend we’re asking Congress to continue protecting American … Continue reading America’s wind power veterans: Thank you
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Iran approves 7.3 billion USD foreign investments in renewable energies
Iranian government has opened the doors for foreign investments in renewable power plants, Financial Tribune daily reported on Saturday. Iran has commissioned a 7.3 billion U.S. dollars investments in an aim to diversify its energy mix that is dominated by oil and gas, the government’s Spokesperson Mohammad Bagher Nobakht was quoted as saying. The new … Continue reading Iran approves 7.3 billion USD foreign investments in renewable energies
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Masdar chief urges Saudi Arabia to tap wind energy
Wind power represents a huge untapped source of energy for Saudi Arabia, according to the CEO of Masdar. Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast enjoys attractive wind resources similar to parts of Jordan where the Abu Dhabi-based company has also helped to develop wind power, said Mohamed Jameel Al-Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, in an interview on … Continue reading Masdar chief urges Saudi Arabia to tap wind energy
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Suzlon Is Well Positioned In The Transition Phase Of Wind Energy
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced its half yearly (H1 FY18) results. J P Chalasani, Group CEO, said, “Indian wind industry is in transition from FiT to competitive bidding mechanism. Indian government’s commitment to Renewable Energy remains intact and we strongly believe that the long term fundamentals of the wind industry are … Continue reading Suzlon Is Well Positioned In The Transition Phase Of Wind Energy
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Iberdrola announces the complete closure of its coal-fired power capacity
In line with its strong commitment to tackling the effects of climate change, Iberdrola has decided to complete the process of phasing out all its coal-fired power generation capacity worldwide. The technology represents 1.8% of the group’s total installed capacity of 48,062 megawatts (MW) and 1.5% of its electricity production for the first nine months … Continue reading Iberdrola announces the complete closure of its coal-fired power capacity
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Standing up for American wind energy workers
Congressman Earl Blumenauer stood up for the jobs and livelihoods of over 100,000 Americans this week in front of the full House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means. A longtime supporter of wind energy, Rep. Blumenauer strongly voiced his opposition to the stripped-down Production Tax Credit proposal in H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and … Continue reading Standing up for American wind energy workers
Continue readingSenvion posted revenues of EUR 1,309 million in the first nine months of 2017
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, is making substantial progress in meeting its financial targets for 2017. Senvion posted revenues of EUR 1,309 million in the first nine months of 2017, a decline of 10% in a challenging market environment. The adjusted EBITDA margin was 7.9%, in line with Senvion’s expectations. The company … Continue reading Senvion posted revenues of EUR 1,309 million in the first nine months of 2017
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Offshore wind power ‘could be a bonanza’ for UK
The UK generates more electricity from offshore wind than any other country in the world with around 5% of our annual electrical energy coming from the sector. This is expected to grow to 10% by 2020. Wind power is also a fundamental part of the Government’s decarbonisation targets. Windfarm electricity capacity will rise from 5 … Continue reading Offshore wind power ‘could be a bonanza’ for UK
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Rapid construction progress on Arkona offshore wind energy project in the Baltic Sea
The Arkona offshore wind project is growing significantly faster than expected. All 60 foundations have been installed in the seabed of the Baltic Sea ahead of schedule. The short installation time of about two and a half months is exceptional, as the sea bed of the Baltic Sea is considered to be particularly challenging due … Continue reading Rapid construction progress on Arkona offshore wind energy project in the Baltic Sea
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