The European Commission has found four French wind turbines projects promoting electricity generation from renewable wind energy sources to be in line with EU State aid rules. The measures will further contribute to reach EU energy and climate goals without unduly distorting competition in the Single Market. The Commission approved French plans to support four … Continue reading Commission approves support for four floating demonstration offshore wind power plants in France
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Wind energy generation hit new record in February in UK
Wind power in the UK hit a new record in February 2019. According to the National Grid, wind energy generation reached 15.32 gigawatts (GW) between 12.15 and 1.45pm on February 11th. During those ninety minutes, wind energy represented 36% of the UK’s electricity demand. The previous record was on 18th December 2018, when wind energy … Continue reading Wind energy generation hit new record in February in UK
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Alinta to go ahead with largest wind farm in Western Australia with 51 of Vestas’ 4.2 MW wind turbines
Alinta Energy on Monday announced that it will go ahead with the 214 MW Yandin wind farm, north of Perth, and build what will be the biggest wind farm in Western Australia, just beating the 207 MW Collgar facility in the state’s wheat-belt. Yandin has been on the cards for several years, and initially proposed … Continue reading Alinta to go ahead with largest wind farm in Western Australia with 51 of Vestas’ 4.2 MW wind turbines
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Senvion takes action to strengthen wind energy business
After a comprehensive review of Senvion’s global business, the challenging market conditions and its operational performance, the new Management Board of Senvion has started to implement a transformation programme as a matter of urgency, designed to stabilise the company, eliminate inefficiencies and improve execution to tackle the problems that caused loss of revenues and profits … Continue reading Senvion takes action to strengthen wind energy business
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Ford making switch to wind energy for Detroit facilities
Ford Motor Co.’s Dearborn Truck Plant, the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan, as well as several new buildings on the Ford Research and Engineering Campus and will soon be powered by 100% locally sourced renewable energy, Ford announced this week. “It’s exciting that iconic Ford vehicles like the F-150 will be built in a … Continue reading Ford making switch to wind energy for Detroit facilities
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Spanish wind power and solar energy capacity to triple by 2030
The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan foresees that wind energy will go from an installed power of 22,925 MW in 2015 to 50,528 MW in 2030, and solar photovoltaic from 4,854 MW to 36,882 MW, while concentrated solar power goes from 2,300 MW to 7,303 MW. The National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (Pniec), … Continue reading Spanish wind power and solar energy capacity to triple by 2030
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Wind industry hires senior Iowa state legislator to advance policy in the “American Wind Belt”
Today, the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) announced the hire of Jeff Danielson to lead state policy advocacy efforts across Midwestern and Plains states. In his new role as AWEA’s Central Region Director, Danielson will advocate for pro-growth policies to help wind power expand and meet strong consumer demand for clean energy. Prior to joining … Continue reading Wind industry hires senior Iowa state legislator to advance policy in the “American Wind Belt”
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Wind energy production increases about eight-fold in Azerbaijan
Renewables are the sources of clean and inexhaustible energy. Hydrocarbons, which are the traditional source of energy used by the world for many years, are gradually being run out and, thus, make the use of alternative and renewable energy sources urgent. Azerbaijan produced goods and services worth 181,9 million manats ($ 107 million) in production, … Continue reading Wind energy production increases about eight-fold in Azerbaijan
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Lointek wins a contract in Dubai concentrated solar power plant
LOINTEK reaffirms its global leadership position with a 70% market share in steam generation and thermal storage systems for thermosolar power. The DEWA IV concentrated solar power plant in Dubai generates renewable energy with a capacity of 950 MW, three times greater than any plant currently in operation, and it will achieve the lowest price … Continue reading Lointek wins a contract in Dubai concentrated solar power plant
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Bolivia announces the construction of three wind energy plants
The preliminary work on the wind farm project and the design of the wind turbines is expected to begin in the next 90 days. Bolivian President Evo Morales announced the construction of three wind power plants this year, following the signing of a Supreme Decree that authorizes the credit agreement with the Danish Agency for … Continue reading Bolivia announces the construction of three wind energy plants
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Why is Taiwan the next big offshore wind energy market?
Taiwan has done an unparalleled job of establishing the world’s most exciting new offshore wind power market in a very short period of time. By putting in place a clear target of 5.5 GW of installed offshore wind farm capacity by 2025, offering an attractive initial Feed-in-Tariff, and creating a clear zone process for offshore … Continue reading Why is Taiwan the next big offshore wind energy market?
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Wind energy now provides 14% of Europe’s electricity
Wind power provided 14% of the EU’s electricity last year, up from 12% in 2017, according to statistics released today by WindEurope. Wind power capacity rose in Europe by 11.3 GW in 2018: 8.6 GW onshore wind turbines and 2.65 GW offshore wind farm. Continued growth in capacity and the use of more powerful … Continue reading Wind energy now provides 14% of Europe’s electricity
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Nordex wind energy figures for 2018 confirm guidance
Nordex presented preliminary figures for financial year 2018. According to these figures, the company generated consolidated sales of EUR 2.46 billion (previous year: EUR 3.08 billion), which is within the guidance corridor of EUR 2.4 to 2.6 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to EUR 101.7 million (previous year: EUR 200.7 … Continue reading Nordex wind energy figures for 2018 confirm guidance
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Spain increased wind power by 392 MW in 2018, adding a total of 23,484 MW installed wind energy
Wind turbines has contributed 19% of the electricity consumed in Spain in 2018. Spain in the second European country in installed wind farm power and fifth worldwide. Annual and cumulative evolution of the installed wind power in Spain (1998-2018) The new figure of wind turbines installed in 2018 shows the relaunch of the Spanish wind … Continue reading Spain increased wind power by 392 MW in 2018, adding a total of 23,484 MW installed wind energy
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Protermosolar confirms that in 2030 the contribution of renewables to electricity generation in Spain could be 84% at a cost of less than € 5c / kWh
Protermosolar incorporates the 2018 data to its report and corroborates the importance of concentrated solar power in electrical decarbonization. The balanced distribution between photovoltaic and concentrated solar power would allow to supply the demand also at night and reduce the amount of discharges, all at a lower cost than the current one. The study is … Continue reading Protermosolar confirms that in 2030 the contribution of renewables to electricity generation in Spain could be 84% at a cost of less than € 5c / kWh
Continue readingSenvion to build $1bn wind farm in Egypt
In order to achieve 20% of the renewable power in its overall energy by 2022, Egypt is keen on allowing Arab and foreign investors to inject their capitals in the power market. Power projects include the Zaafarana complex for wind power with a capacity of 545MW, Jabal al-Zeit complex for wind power with a capacity … Continue reading Senvion to build $1bn wind farm in Egypt
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Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna gets two wind power plants
Two more renewable energy power plants are to be built in Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna peninsula with an investment of 4.4 billion rupees, the Board of Investment said in a statement. They are among three new ventures awaiting commercial operation, the investment promotion agency said. One wind power plant, Vayu Sakthi Vitpannar (Pvt) Ltd., has … Continue reading Sri Lanka’s northern Jaffna gets two wind power plants
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Vineyard Wind advances 1.2 GW Liberty Wind Power offshore project
This would be one of the largest offshore wind energy projects in the world, capable to generate enough emission-free energy to power more than 750,000 New York households. In response to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s solicitation of offshore wind project proposals, offshore wind development company Vineyard Wind introduced Liberty Wind. … Continue reading Vineyard Wind advances 1.2 GW Liberty Wind Power offshore project
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Asia-Pacific installed 24.9 GW new onshore wind energy capacity during 2018
Total installed onshore wind power capacity in Asia-Pacific is now 256 GW. Leading countries in the region for onshore wind turbines installations in 2018 were China (21.2 GW) and India (2.2 GW). The surge for wind energy in Asia-Pacific is expected to continue with GWEC forecasting over 145 GW of new onshore wind farm capacity … Continue reading Asia-Pacific installed 24.9 GW new onshore wind energy capacity during 2018
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Acciona signs a corporate PPA with Viva Energy in Australia
Viva Energy supplies around a quarter of Australia’s liquid fuel requirements and sells Shell products under licence across the country. Under the PPA, the refinery has partnered with ACCIONA’s new 132 MW wind farm at Mt Gellibrand, which is around an hour away from the Geelong facility. The PPA represents around one third of the … Continue reading Acciona signs a corporate PPA with Viva Energy in Australia
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