The nation’s first offshore wind farm on Block Island celebrated its one-year anniversary this week. And tourism on the Island is up…because of the wind turbines. Opponents of wind energy projects sometimes worry about how wind turbines will affect the ocean’s view, making a trip to the water less appealing for people. But since the … Continue reading Wind farm an unlikely tourist attraction
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EDPR is awarded a long-term (RESA) for 248.4 MW of wind onshore in Canada
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, announces that that its Canadian subsidiary, EDP Renewables Canada Ltd., has been awarded a 20-year Renewable Energy Support Agreement (RESA), for the delivery of 248.4 MW of onshore wind generation by the Alberta Electricity … Continue reading EDPR is awarded a long-term (RESA) for 248.4 MW of wind onshore in Canada
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Enel to build 146 MW of new wind capacity in Canada following first renewables tender win in the country
Enel S.p.A. (“Enel”), through its US-based renewables subsidiary Enel Green Power North America, Inc. (“EGPNA”), has been awarded two 20-year Renewable Energy Support Agreements (“RESAs”) for 146 MW1 of new wind capacity in Alberta, Canada, in a tender launched by the Alberta Electric System Operator (“AESO”). In line with the two agreements, Enel will build … Continue reading Enel to build 146 MW of new wind capacity in Canada following first renewables tender win in the country
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Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program has resulted in the lowest ever price for wind energy in Canada
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) commends the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO) and the Government of Alberta for the successful implementation of the first phase of its Renewable Electricity Program (REP), which has resulted in the lowest-ever price for wind energy generation in Canada. As announced today, the AESO will secure power from three … Continue reading Alberta’s Renewable Electricity Program has resulted in the lowest ever price for wind energy in Canada
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Vestas receives 40 MW order in India
Atria Brindavan Power Private Limited has placed a 40 MW order for the third and final phase of the 120 MW Basavane Bagewadi Wind Farm in the Bijapur district of Karnataka. The order includes supply and installation of 18 V110-2.0 MW turbines delivered in 2.2 MW Power Optimised Mode, a 15-year full-scope Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas receives 40 MW order in India
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Cepsa has launched its Cepsa Energy Outlook 2030 research report in Spain
Cepsa Energy Outlook 2030 contains a specific chapter dedicated to Spain, a global reference in the energy sector due to its geostrategic location, its adoption of renewable energies and its oil production and storage infrastructure. The research on Spain delves into economic growth, population trends, sector regulation and energy demand, among other subjects. The launch, … Continue reading Cepsa has launched its Cepsa Energy Outlook 2030 research report in Spain
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Nordex awarded contracts for 45 MW of wind energy in Italy
The Nordex Group has been awarded contracts for the installation of two wind farms in Apulia. A total of 13 N131 turbines with 84 meter steel towers are to be supplied plus service for the turbines. Construction is to commence in the third quarter of 2018. The order has been placed by an Italian project … Continue reading Nordex awarded contracts for 45 MW of wind energy in Italy
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Vestas to merge sales business units for Central Europe and Northern Europe
As part of Vestas’ ambition to grow faster than a changing and increasingly competitive market, Vestas’ two separate sales business units (SBU) for Northern Europe and Central Europe will merge on 1 January 2018. By merging the two SBUs into one, to be called SBU North & Central Europe, Vestas will combine capabilities and expertise … Continue reading Vestas to merge sales business units for Central Europe and Northern Europe
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DOE make a big investment in offshore wind energy
Wrapping up a year of exciting offshore wind developments, Secretary of Energy Rick Perry and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced a new $18.5 million funding opportunity for an offshore wind research and development (R&D) consortium. “As the former Governor of one of the largest wind producing states, I know the value of … Continue reading DOE make a big investment in offshore wind energy
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Words can fuel perceived health impacts of wind turbines
Do you have sores on your feet? Is your hair turning grey? You may live near a wind turbine. Or at least that’s what certain stories you can find on the Internet would have you believe – that wind turbines cause health problems. In reality, tens of millions of people comfortably live near wind projects … Continue reading Words can fuel perceived health impacts of wind turbines
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Corporates call for greater government ambition on renewables ahead of EU Energy Council Meeting
Major multinationals and energy companies call for greater EU policy ambition to unlock the potential of renewables in Europe’s energy mix. Some of the world’s largest multinationals and energy companies today issued a joint declaration urging EU Member States to support a renewable energy target of at least 35% by 2030. The declaration was signed … Continue reading Corporates call for greater government ambition on renewables ahead of EU Energy Council Meeting
Continue readingVestas has received an order for 15 V136-3.6 MW wind turbines for a 54 MW wind power plant in Norway
Vestas has received an order for 15 V136-3.6 MW wind turbines for a 54 MW wind power plant located in Marker in south-east Norway. The firm and unconditional order is placed by the leading Swiss-based international energy and infrastructure company BKW Energie AG, which owns a large stake in the 1 GW Fosen Vind project … Continue reading Vestas has received an order for 15 V136-3.6 MW wind turbines for a 54 MW wind power plant in Norway
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Vestas wins largest order to date in India with 250 MW turnkey order
Vestas’ extensive experience from around 4 GW of turnkey projects across the globe has secured the company its largest project in India to date. The record order is placed by Ostro Kutch Power Private Limited and awarded through India’s first wind power auction held in February 2017. The 250 MW turnkey order follows another 100 … Continue reading Vestas wins largest order to date in India with 250 MW turnkey order
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GE scores its largest Wind Energy order in Thailand
Agreements to build three 90 MW clusters for the Theparak Wind farm in Central Thailand. GE Renewable Energy and GE Power recently announced agreements to provide 270 MW of wind energy capacity to Wind Energy Holding (a member of Thailand’s KPN Group) for the Theparak Wind Farm in Central Thailand. GE Renewable Energy is … Continue reading GE scores its largest Wind Energy order in Thailand
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One third of 66 GE Haliade 150-6MW nacelles depart for Merkur Offshore wind farm
GE Renewable Energy announces the depart of the last set of nacelles to be shipped this year to Merkur’s Offshore Windfarm logistical hub in Eemshaven Netherlands. By the end of the month this hub will have received 24 nacelles, 24 blades, and several other tower fragments and transition pieces. With all these component in-place, local … Continue reading One third of 66 GE Haliade 150-6MW nacelles depart for Merkur Offshore wind farm
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When fake news has real consequences: Words can fuel perceived health impacts
Do you have sores on your feet? Is your hair turning grey? You may live near a wind turbine. Or at least that’s what certain stories you can find on the Internet would have you believe – that wind turbines cause health problems. In reality, tens of millions of people comfortably live near wind projects … Continue reading When fake news has real consequences: Words can fuel perceived health impacts
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Wind energy research at DLR – First innovative DLR rotor blade headed for load testing
Researchers at the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) have completed the first innovative rotor blade as part of the SmartBlades2 project. The rotor blade with a length of 20 metres can passively adapt to varying wind conditions using bending torsion coupling. Until the beginning of 2018, the rotor blade will … Continue reading Wind energy research at DLR – First innovative DLR rotor blade headed for load testing
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Australia has potential to be wind energy world leader
Australia can lead the world in wind power, but a lack of direction in policy has hampered its growth, according to the Australian Wind Alliance. A new report by the University of Technology, Sydney’s Institute for Sustainable Futures said Australia’s potential onshore wind resources could power the nation 12 times over, but only accounts for … Continue reading Australia has potential to be wind energy world leader
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Climate change could cause wind power to flip hemispheres
Climate change will soon cause global wind power to flip hemispheres, researchers have claimed. The new study predicts wind resources in the next century may decrease in many regions in the Northern Hemisphere – and could sharply increase in several hotspot regions down south. Climate change will drive the flip, researchers wrote in the journal Nature. … Continue reading Climate change could cause wind power to flip hemispheres
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Ørsted completes divestment of Borkum Riffgrund 2 wind farm
Further to the company’s announcement issued on 7 August 2017, Ørsted has completed the divestment of 50% of the Borkum Riffgrund 2 offshore wind farm to Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP). The acquisition price will be paid in 2017, and the EPC contract payments will be made during 2017 and 2018. With the completion of the … Continue reading Ørsted completes divestment of Borkum Riffgrund 2 wind farm
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