Two-year scientific collaboration with the University of Technology Sydney, German Aerospace Center and University of Melbourne produces unique regional pathways to stay below a 1.5°C temperature rise by transitioning to 100% renewable energy and implementing natural climate solutions. As the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report warned in October 2018, the planet must … Continue reading Climate Model funded by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation shows how we can solve the Global Climate Crisis
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Iberdrola launches the Cavar Complex wind energy project to boost its investment in wind power in Spain
Hires 32 SG SG 3.4-132, the largest wind turbines ever installed in Spain. Building work will start within a few months, on a wind farm project that will generate enough energy to supply 46,500 households/year and avoid emissions of 84,000 tonnes of CO2/year. Energy from the wind farms will be sold through long-term bilateral Power … Continue reading Iberdrola launches the Cavar Complex wind energy project to boost its investment in wind power in Spain
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LEO safely extends the life of damaged shafts in wind turbines
The durability of the low speed shafts of wind turbines, just as that of many other components subject to cyclic loads, is limited to the action of fatigue mechanisms. If their design is correct it is not necessary to repair and/or substitute them during the life of the wind turbine. However, occasionally, unforeseen events occur … Continue reading LEO safely extends the life of damaged shafts in wind turbines
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Oman’s first wind energy project to be operational by Q3
GE is providing the project’s 3.8MW wind turbines, while TSK is responsible for the rest of the wind farm’s infrastructure, which includes medium- and high-voltage substations and 13km of overhead transmission lines. Masdar is the wind power project developer and implementation lead. Sultanate’s and Gulf region’s first large-scale commercial wind power project, the Dhofar Wind … Continue reading Oman’s first wind energy project to be operational by Q3
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Wind Energy Developers Leaving Field Of Social Media To NIMBYs
If you’ve spent any time on Facebook, Twitter, or for that matter in comment sections, you’ve probably seen them. The people who virulently hate wind energy. The irrational ones who ignore the clear science that shows that it’s perfectly healthy, that windows and cats kill orders of magnitude more birds, and who refuse to accept … Continue reading Wind Energy Developers Leaving Field Of Social Media To NIMBYs
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Chinese firm helps build world’s largest concentrated solar power complex in Morocco’s desert
In the early morning of January, as the snow covering the Atlas Mountains in central Morocco remains unmelted, the Chinese staff of the NOOR Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) projects in Ouarzazate, a city south of the mountain range, have already started a day’s work despite the freezing temperature. Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2018 shows … Continue reading Chinese firm helps build world’s largest concentrated solar power complex in Morocco’s desert
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China’s Jiangsu province approves 6.7 GW offshore wind farm projects
China’s manufacturing hub Jiangsu province gave green lights to 24 offshore wind power projects with total capacity of 6.7 gigawatts (GW), the provincial government-backed Xinhua Daily reported on Friday. That came as part of Jiangsu’s ambitious plan to launch 10 GW-level offshore wind power plants, known as “Three Gorges on Sea” project, alongside its coastal … Continue reading China’s Jiangsu province approves 6.7 GW offshore wind farm projects
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RODA and Ørsted Partner to Address Fisheries and Offshore Wind Turbines Coexistence
The Responsible Offshore Development Alliance (RODA) today announced that it has entered into a partnership agreement with ˜rsted U.S. Offshore Wind to improve communications between the commercial fishing industry and offshore wind energy developers. This first-of-its-kind partnership will create an unprecedented opportunity for commercial fishermen to provide direct input to the wind energy industry on … Continue reading RODA and Ørsted Partner to Address Fisheries and Offshore Wind Turbines Coexistence
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Taiwan has a unique opportunity to be a leader in offshore wind energy and benefit from the investment boom in competitive wind power technology
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has called on the government of Taiwan to rethink proposed changes to the Feed-in-Tariff (FiT) for offshore wind projects to avoid the costly lessons made by other markets that pursued a similar approach. However, it must avoid the proposed move to alter Feed-in-Tariffs (FiT) in order to protect planned … Continue reading Taiwan has a unique opportunity to be a leader in offshore wind energy and benefit from the investment boom in competitive wind power technology
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Enel Green Power España starts construction of 90 MW of new wind energy capacity in Spain
The three wind farms, located in the Aragon region’s Teruel province, will be able to generate over 295 GWh per year once fully operational, expected by the end of 2019. The total investment in the three wind facilities amounts to approx. 88 million euros. These wind power projects bring the total number of wind farms … Continue reading Enel Green Power España starts construction of 90 MW of new wind energy capacity in Spain
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EDF Renewables acquires Nebraska wind energy project
EDF Renewables North America has closed on a purchase agreement with York Nebraska Wind Partners, LLC, a partnership comprised of Aksamit Resource Management, LLC and York Capital Management for 100-percent of the interests in the 300 megawatt (MW) Milligan 1 Wind Farm. The Project located in Nebraska, United States, is currently in development with anticipated … Continue reading EDF Renewables acquires Nebraska wind energy project
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Wind energy in Spain: El Cabrito Wind Farm before and after being renovated
El Cabrito wind power plant, located at Tarifa (Cadiz), goes from ninety 330-kW wind turbines installed in 1995 to twelve 3-MW and 1.5-MW machines of Nordex technology. Replacing 90 obsolete wind turbines installed 23 years ago with 12 of modern technology, while maintaining the same capacity (30 MW), increasing energy production by 16% and reducing … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: El Cabrito Wind Farm before and after being renovated
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Concentrated Solar Power capacity is forecast to grow by 87%, or 4.3 GW, in 2018-2023
Global Concentrated Solar Power capacity is forecast to grow by 87%, or 4.3 GW, in 2018-2023, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in its Renewables 2018 report published in October. This represents 32% faster growth than in 2012-2017. The accelerated growth scenario includes 0.6 GW of further capacity in China, 0.6 GW in South Africa, … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power capacity is forecast to grow by 87%, or 4.3 GW, in 2018-2023
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Naveen Balachandran joins the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
Naveen Balachandran has joined the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) as Special Advisor, Southeast Asia. Naveen has extensive experience in the wind industry in Asia, having worked for Vestas for 16 years in a number of roles spanning business development, public affairs and marketing, and more recently set up his own consulting firm which advises … Continue reading Naveen Balachandran joins the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC)
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Enel sells 540 MW of renewable capacity in Brazil
Agreement signed with Chinese company CGNEI to sell 100% of solar plants Nova Olinda (292 MW) and Lapa (158 MW) as well as the 90 MW Cristalândia wind farm. Enel S.p.A. (“Enel“), acting through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda (“EGP Brazil“), signed agreements with Chinese company CGN Energy International Holdings Co. … Continue reading Enel sells 540 MW of renewable capacity in Brazil
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GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbines prototypes to be installed in Rotterdam
GE Renewable Energy and Future Wind (a Joint Venture between Pondera Development and SIF Holding Netherlands) announced today that they have signed an agreement to install the first Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbine prototype in Maasvlakte-Rotterdam (NL) during summer 2019. The deal includes five years of testing and a 15-year full service Operation and Maintenance … Continue reading GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW wind turbines prototypes to be installed in Rotterdam
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How are utilities changing their electric generating mixes?
As the old saying goes, there’s nothing permanent except change. This certainly holds true for the U.S. energy landscape. It is constantly evolving and renewable energy cost declines, technology advancements, and impending power plant retirements are driving the transition. How can we stay up-to-date on these changes? And more importantly, what role will wind energy … Continue reading How are utilities changing their electric generating mixes?
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New York 9 GW offshore wind power target
The American Wind Energy Association issued the following statement reacting to New York Governor Cuomo’s announcement, which more than triples the state’s offshore wind development target from 2.4 GW by 2030 to 9 GW by 2035. “By more than tripling New York’s already impressive offshore wind goal, Governor Cuomo has redefined offshore wind ambition nationwide,” … Continue reading New York 9 GW offshore wind power target
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Masdar to acquire stake in two U.S. wind energy plants
The Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has announced the execution of a share purchase agreement (SPA) to acquire John Laing Group plc’s interest in two wind farms in the US, a media report said. This marks the first time the Abu Dhabi-based company has invested in renewable energy projects in North America, reported Emirates … Continue reading Masdar to acquire stake in two U.S. wind energy plants
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Ombepo Wind Farm went online in Namibia
In December 2018, the Ombepo Wind Farm went online, generating 5MW to provide electricity to the nearby towns. PENETRON ADMIX was the key crystalline product specified to waterproof and densify the concrete foundations of the three massive wind turbines. The construction of the Ombepo Wind Farm was set up by InnoSun Energy Holding, a French-Namibian … Continue reading Ombepo Wind Farm went online in Namibia
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