Sustainable financing, the growing importance of electrification and the proactive role of cities in tackling climate change and the need for inclusive long-term economic growth were among the main themes of this year’s Climate Week in New York. Enel one of the leading participants of climate-related events through its active role in Global Compact and … Continue reading 10th edition of Climate Week NYC
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Acciona has been awarded the contract to supply electricity to the Bosch Group in Spain and Portugal
ACCIONA has been awarded the contract to supply electricity to the Bosch Group in Spain and Portugal for 2019?2021 (inclusive) for a volume of over 480 gigawatt-hours (GWh) for the entire period. Under the contract, one of the biggest for the sale of energy to corporate clients signed to date by ACCIONA, the company will … Continue reading Acciona has been awarded the contract to supply electricity to the Bosch Group in Spain and Portugal
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Siemens Gamesa’s high-performance energy storage facility enters final construction phase
To kick off the Global Wind Summit, comprising WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading wind energy expo, and the global WindEurope conference, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will celebrate the topping-out ceremony of its electric thermal energy storage (ETES) facility in Hamburg-Altenwerder. With this innovative storage system, Siemens Gamesa is providing an answer to one of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s high-performance energy storage facility enters final construction phase
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ABB Brings Latest Technology Solutions to WindEnergy Hamburg 2018
ABB is presenting its latest solutions and innovations for generating, transmitting and distributing on- and off-shore wind power at the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg from September 25-28. ABB’s booth in the expo area (Hall B6, Booth 451) features a range of technology from the ABB Ability™-based portfolio, which offer a unified, full-spectrum approach from … Continue reading ABB Brings Latest Technology Solutions to WindEnergy Hamburg 2018
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Chinese firms showcase products, technologies at Hamburg wind power expo
The WindEnergy Hamburg, the world’s leading wind industry expo, kicked off Tuesday in German northern city of Hamburg. Over 40 Chinese companies are showcasing here their newest products and technologies. WindEnergy Hamburg is an industry expo for both the onshore and the offshore segments of the wind industry. The featured topics this year are dynamic … Continue reading Chinese firms showcase products, technologies at Hamburg wind power expo
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Nordex extending Dutch wind farm “Wieringermeer” for Vattenfall with 32 N117/3600 wind turbines
Today, Vattenfall, the owner of the Dutch electricity company Nuon, signed a delivery contract for the expansion of the “Wieringermeer” wind farm with the Nordex Group at the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg. The expansion comprises 32 N117/3600 turbines. Last year Vattenfall had ordered 50 turbines from the same series, of which construction is currently … Continue reading Nordex extending Dutch wind farm “Wieringermeer” for Vattenfall with 32 N117/3600 wind turbines
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Shell selects E.ON to operate Texas Wind Farm
Brazos Wind Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Shell Wind Energy (“Shell”), has signed an operations and maintenance contract with E.ON Energy Services LLC (EES) for its site near Fluvanna, Texas. E.ON will perform scheduled maintenance services on the 160-megawatt (MW) site. E.ON operates more than 400 of its own Mitsubishi wind turbines and brings a … Continue reading Shell selects E.ON to operate Texas Wind Farm
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Offshore wind farm Arkona feeds first power into the grid
E.ON and Equinor’s Arkona offshore wind project in the German Baltic Sea continues to strive for completion in record time. Now the energy company E.ON is reporting further progress: the wind farm has fed the first green electricity into the German Electrical grid. Arkona is thus right on schedule. E.ON, the company responsible for construction … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Arkona feeds first power into the grid
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Siemens Gamesa continues to win new wind power contracts in Spain
In total the company will deliver 70 of its wind turbines in the provinces of Zaragoza (31) and Valladolid (39). All of the nacelles will be made at the factory in Ágreda, Soria, where production has increased by 20% in the past year. All of the contracts include operation and maintenance agreements. Siemens Gamesa continues … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa continues to win new wind power contracts in Spain
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Renewables-based electrification the key to decarbonising Europe’s economy
According to WindEurope’s Breaking new ground report, the renewables-based electrification of Europe’s industrial processes, buildings and transport would allow Europe to reduce energy-related CO2 emissions by 90% by 2050. The level of electrification of energy would rise from 24% today to 62% in 2050. According to the report, released today at the Global Wind Summit … Continue reading Renewables-based electrification the key to decarbonising Europe’s economy
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World’s biggest wind energy event kicks off in Hamburg
The world’s biggest wind energy event, the Global Wind Summit (25-28 September), begins today in Hamburg. Under the theme “Breaking new ground” the event will show wind energy is starting to evolve rapidly in terms of costs, technology and where it’s being deployed – and how it’s beginning to look beyond the electricity sector at … Continue reading World’s biggest wind energy event kicks off in Hamburg
Continue readingNordex Group obtains TÜV SÜD certification for N149 wind turbined
Today, at the Global Wind Summit in Hamburg, the Nordex Group received the official statement of compliance for design according to IEC and type test certificates according to DIBt for the N149/4.0-4.5 from TÜV SÜD. As part of type certification according to international IEC standards TÜV SÜD tested and evaluated the overall concept as well … Continue reading Nordex Group obtains TÜV SÜD certification for N149 wind turbined
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Envision Releases EnScope™
Envision announces today, the launch of EnScope™, a project siting tool developed in cooperation with Stanford University and Aarhus University. It makes siting for wind turbine projects and other infrastructure smarter, reducing the time needed to analyse and identify optimal siting opportunities from 3-4 weeks to only one hour. EnScope is a smart siting tool … Continue reading Envision Releases EnScope™
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Iberdrola plans to boost U.S. renewable power by about 50 percent
Ignacio Galán, Chairman of Iberdrola, has made some statements to journalist Scott DiSavino from Reuters regarding his attendance at the UN Global Compact Leaders Summit 2018 being held in New York. Galán said the company expects to spend about $15 billion in the United States on its transmission and distribution system and increase its renewable … Continue reading Iberdrola plans to boost U.S. renewable power by about 50 percent
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Ingeteam Group to exhibit at Global Wind Summit 2018
Ingeteam, an independent global supplier of electrical conversion equipment, will present its full range of wind energy drive train products at the Global Wind Summit 2018, taking place later this month in Hamburg. Exhibiting at booth #A4.313. Ingeteam will showcase its power converters, turbine controllers, Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS), Smart SCADA Management Systems, along with … Continue reading Ingeteam Group to exhibit at Global Wind Summit 2018
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MHI Vestas turbine platform can scale up to GE’s 12 MW rival
Japanese-Danish joint venture MHI Vestas can scale up its current offshore wind turbine platform to match a 12 megawatt (MW) rival product that is being developed by General Electric (GE), its chief executive said. The sector is racing to build ever larger turbines, which are becoming more efficient along with size. The most powerful offshore … Continue reading MHI Vestas turbine platform can scale up to GE’s 12 MW rival
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Reliable Sealing Solutions for Sustainable Energy Generation
Wind turbines have become a common sight throughout the world as countries increase their use of renewable energy. Wind energy has developed into a dependable option that enables energy suppliers to achieve cost efficiencies, produce a stable power supply and meet mandated renewable energy targets. In order for wind energy to optimally work, wind turbines … Continue reading Reliable Sealing Solutions for Sustainable Energy Generation
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Breaking new ground at WindEnergy Hamburg
The Hamburg summit is one the largest meetings of the wind power industry worldwide, bringing together stakeholders from business, politics and civil society. International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol and WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson will be among the panelists discussing the future of wind energy in Europe. Natural Power will be attending the … Continue reading Breaking new ground at WindEnergy Hamburg
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E.ON and Equinor’s offshore wind farm sends first electricity to grid
A large offshore wind farm, operated by German utility firm E.ON in partnership with Norway’s Equinor, has sent its first electricity to the German grid. After the first of 60 wind turbines now being online, further wind turbines will be launched into operation. An equally-shared joint venture between E.ON and Equinor, the Arkona wind farm … Continue reading E.ON and Equinor’s offshore wind farm sends first electricity to grid
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Two large wind power projects are being proposed in Wyoming
Two large wind energy projects that would generate a combined 780 megawatts of electricity are being proposed in southcentral Wyoming. The Rawlins Times reports the projects were presented to the Carbon County Commission this week by a representative of Intermountain Wind LLC. The Boulder, Colorado-based firm is a consultant for BluEarth Renewables of Calgary, Canada. … Continue reading Two large wind power projects are being proposed in Wyoming
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