Two Harvard researchers published a paper on wind power that drew a rapid flow of reactions from the press. A widely expressed interpretation of the paper in media articles is that the researchers had shown that wind turbines somehow cause climate change. That is not what the authors say. It is not what they imply. … Continue reading Wind Power Does Not Cause Global Warming — Is One Of The Best Solutions
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Wind energy in Egypt: Gulf of Suez Wind farm will be operational by 2020
Egyptian Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker announced on Saturday that on 2020 a new 250 MW wind farm will be open in the Gulf of Suez, which will be tendered on a BOO (Build–Own–Operate) scheme by an Egyptian-Japanese consortium. Speaking to Al-Masry Al-Youm, Shaker stated that an agreement was reached with the Japanese Bank for International … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt: Gulf of Suez Wind farm will be operational by 2020
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Belgium’s Northwester 2 wind power project gets 210 mln euros EIB loan
It said another 100 million euros for the wind energy project would be guaranteed by Denmark’s Export Credit Agency EKF. Belgium’s 219 megawatt (MW) Northwester 2 offshore wind farm project secured a 210 million euro ($242 million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), the bank said on Friday. EIB said the project, estimated to … Continue reading Belgium’s Northwester 2 wind power project gets 210 mln euros EIB loan
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Sembcorp Commissions 250 MW Wind Energy Project In Tamil Nadu
Sembcorp Energy India (SEIL) and Suzlon Group Friday announced completion of a 250 MW wind power project, which was the first wind energy project auctioned by the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI). The wind farm was dedicated to the nation by Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister Raj Kumar Singh at the 2nd … Continue reading Sembcorp Commissions 250 MW Wind Energy Project In Tamil Nadu
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Wind Energy – Working for Ireland
Natural Power Ireland is set to attend the IWEA Autumn Conference ‘Wind Energy – Working for Ireland’ on 10th and 11th October 2018 at the Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, Galway. Iain Dinwoodie, our Senior Asset Performance Engineer, will be speaking about wind energy benchmarking at 14.40hrs on 11th October, as part of the breakout session … Continue reading Wind Energy – Working for Ireland
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ABB wins $20 million order of ocean-based wind power transformers
ABB has won an order worth more than $20 million from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind for the delivery of innovative, energy efficient and compact WindSTAR transformers, specifically designed for wind turbine installation. Borssele III and IV constitute phase two of the Borssele wind farm. This phase consists of a 731 megawatts windmill (MW) wind farm … Continue reading ABB wins $20 million order of ocean-based wind power transformers
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Wind energy: No, wind turbines do not cause climate change
Greg Alvarez Two researchers, David Keith and Lee Miller, released a new paper today and their findings are problematic for several reasons. Furthermore, certain media outlets are misreporting what the paper actually says. The fact is wind power remains one of the most effective and affordable ways to reduce carbon pollution. Here’s a breakdown of … Continue reading Wind energy: No, wind turbines do not cause climate change
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Floating wind energy: Industry leaders collaborate to demonstrate transformative ‘TetraSpar’ concept in Norway
innogy SE, Shell and Stiesdal Offshore Technologies A/S (SOT) have signed an investment and cooperation agreement today committing the partners to build a demonstration project using SOT’s ‘TetraSpar’ floating foundation concept. Its modular layout consists of a tubular steel main structure with a suspended keel. It is expected to offer important competitive advantages over existing floating wind concepts, with … Continue reading Floating wind energy: Industry leaders collaborate to demonstrate transformative ‘TetraSpar’ concept in Norway
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Renewable energies generated 41.8% of electricity from January to September in Spain
Renewable energies generated 41.8% of electricity from January to September in Spain: wind energy 19.4%, concentrated solar power thermal 2.2% and photovoltaic 3.3%. Generation of the month of September 2018 The peninsular demand for electricity in September is estimated at 20,821 GWh, 3.4% higher than that registered in the same month of the previous year. … Continue reading Renewable energies generated 41.8% of electricity from January to September in Spain
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Siemens Gamesa enters Russia´s wind energy with its first order for 90 MW Enel wind farm
The company will supply 26 of its SG 3.4-132 wind turbines at Enel Russia’s Azovskaya wind farm. Siemens Gamesa has secured its first order in Russia from Enel Russia, one of the country’s independent power producers (IPP), for the supply of 90 MW of wind turbines. This is the first order for Siemens Gamesa in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa enters Russia´s wind energy with its first order for 90 MW Enel wind farm
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Senvion showcases its robust footprint in India´s wind energy at RE-INVEST 2018
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, continues to enhance its India footprint and is taking significant steps to support the country’s national goal of achieving energy security. The German company, which entered the Indian market in 2016, is participating at the second Global RE-INVEST India-ISA Partnership Renewable Energy Investors Meet & Expo, which … Continue reading Senvion showcases its robust footprint in India´s wind energy at RE-INVEST 2018
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Nordex builds first larger wind farm with new N149 wind turbines in Finland
In September, the Nordex Group has received an order from project developer Neoen, for the installation of the 81 MW wind farm “Hedet”. The project comprises 18 turbines from the new N149/4.0-4.5 series, which the Nordex Group is to install for its customer on a turnkey basis. Once all the turbines have been set up, … Continue reading Nordex builds first larger wind farm with new N149 wind turbines in Finland
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Vestas secures first wind farm order for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Germany
Vestas has received a 12 MW wind power order from long-term customer NOTUS energy Plan GmbH & Co. KG for two V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and one V136-3.6 MW wind turbine for the Lübbenow II and Lübbenow III wind energy projects, located in Lübbenow in Brandenburg, Eastern Germany. The order is the first for the … Continue reading Vestas secures first wind farm order for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Germany
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Bimbo is first company in Mexico and Latin America who joins RE100 and commits to being 100 percent renewable by 2025
Grupo Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world, announced its commitment to use 100 percent renewable energy for its electricity throughout the world by 2025. The company is the first company in Mexico and Latin America to join RE100, a global, collaborative initiative of The Climate Group, together with CDP. RE100 brings together the most … Continue reading Bimbo is first company in Mexico and Latin America who joins RE100 and commits to being 100 percent renewable by 2025
Continue readingEurope needs to act fast to secure global lead in floating offshore wind energy
Europe has taken a pioneering lead in the development of floating offshore wind power. Europe’s companies lead three quarters of the 50-plus floating offshore wind farm projects currently in development across the globe. Floating offshore wind turbines is a fast-maturing technology with the potential to cement Europe’s leadership in renewables globally. It has the potential … Continue reading Europe needs to act fast to secure global lead in floating offshore wind energy
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Wind farm design calls for 47 wind turbines
The proposed Lighthouse Wind project calls for 47 wind turbines — 39 in Somerset and eight in Yates — standing at a maximum tip height of 591 feet, according to a project layout presented by Apex Clean Energy at a forum Tuesday night. The forum offered Somerset and Yates residents their first detailed look at … Continue reading Wind farm design calls for 47 wind turbines
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Vestas receives 60 MW wind power order in Canada
Vestas has received an order for 60 MW of V-136-3.45 wind turbines delivered in a mix of power modes including 3.6 Power Optimised Mode wind turbines for a wind farm in Canada. With hub heights of 132 meters, the project will feature the tallest towers in North America, highlighting how Vestas’ tall tower technology can … Continue reading Vestas receives 60 MW wind power order in Canada
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American Wind Energy Association launches new worker safety campaign
AWEA’s October 2018 Safety Campaign, Stop the Shock: Stay Current and Avoid the Current, kicks off this week. The campaign will raise electrical safety awareness for wind energy workers and equip them with the knowledge they need to work safely and efficiently. With a record amount of wind power capacity under construction in the U.S. … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association launches new worker safety campaign
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Siemens Gamesa awards first two contracts for localized offshore wind turbine components in Taiwan
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) awarded the first two local supply agreements for offshore wind energy projects in Taiwan in ceremonies today in Taipei. Firstly, Swancor will supply resin used in the blades slated for the Formosa 1 Phase 2 offshore wind power plant. Secondly, the newly-formed partnership between CS Wind and Chin Fong will … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa awards first two contracts for localized offshore wind turbine components in Taiwan
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Uzbekistan has chance to use wind energy
Turkish company Etko Co Enerji A.S will build a new wind power plant in the Surkhandarya region of Uzbekistan. This is envisaged in the Concept of development of the region in 2019-2030. The station is scheduled to be commissioned until 2020. Its capacity is expected to reach 600 MW. As many as 100 new jobs … Continue reading Uzbekistan has chance to use wind energy
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