AWEA’s newly-released first quarter market report shows just how busy American wind power is—a record 39,000 megawatts (MW) of new wind projects are now under construction or in advanced development. That’s about as much capacity as all the projects built to date in Texas, Iowa and California—the country’s number one, two and four wind states, … Continue reading Records keep falling as wind energy pipeline hits all-time high
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Wind energy tells nuclear: it’s time to electrify Europe’s energy mix
On 29 April WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson gave the dinner speech at the EU’s 14th European Nuclear Energy Forum dinner in Prague. He spoke about the current outlook for wind energy in Europe and made common cause with nuclear power in decarbonising Europe’s energy mix. He shared the key facts about wind today: 14% … Continue reading Wind energy tells nuclear: it’s time to electrify Europe’s energy mix
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MPC Capital acquires Costa Rica wind farm
MPC Capital has reached financial close for the acquisition of the 21 MW wind farm Tilawind for approximately USD 50 million. Investors include MPC Caribbean Clean Energy Fund (“the Fund”), MPC Capital’s investment platform for renewable energies in the CARICOM region, and ANSA McAL Limited, Trinidad and Tobago’s largest conglomerate. In 2018, Tilawind exceeded our … Continue reading MPC Capital acquires Costa Rica wind farm
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Finland to have 300 wind turbines without subsidies by 2021
The country’s Wind Power Association has identified 11 subsidy free wind farm projects currently under development in Finland. Finland would see “at least 300 wind turbines in operation without any subsidies” by 2021, with the number of investments set to grow amid power purchase agreements (PPAs), said the head of wind power developer WPD Finland. … Continue reading Finland to have 300 wind turbines without subsidies by 2021
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South Africa wind energy industry to promote economic growth
Recent data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) puts Africa in third place with 8.4% growth in renewables capacity, which is largely made up of wind power. According to the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA), South Africa is spearheading this sector forward, contributing to greater social and economic growth. SAWEA Chair, Mercia … Continue reading South Africa wind energy industry to promote economic growth
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Ørsted makes FID on Taiwan’s Changhua 1 and 2a wind farm
Ørsted’s Board of Directors has taken the final investment decision (FID) on the Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farm in Taiwan. Prior to the FID, Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs approved Ørsted’s local supply chain plan, and subsequently Ørsted has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Taipower at the feed-in-tariff level announced on … Continue reading Ørsted makes FID on Taiwan’s Changhua 1 and 2a wind farm
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German wind energy, solar power capacity grows 448 MW in March
Germany’s solar energy capacity grew by 350 MW in March, while wind power growth amounted to 98 MW, of which 42 MW were offshore wind energy, data from regulator BNA showed on Tuesday. The nation’s total solar capacity was currently 47.2 GW, with wind energy at around 53.2 GW, according BNA and Montel calculations. German … Continue reading German wind energy, solar power capacity grows 448 MW in March
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World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition WWEC2019 “Large-scale Integration of Wind Power” Rio de Janeiro
The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and Renewable Energy Centre – UFPE are pleased to invite papers and presentations for the 18th World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition (WWEC2019), taking place on 25-27 November 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The main theme of WWEC2019 is “Large-scale integration of wind power”. WWEC2019 will focus on … Continue reading World Wind Energy Conference and Exhibition WWEC2019 “Large-scale Integration of Wind Power” Rio de Janeiro
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Enel Green Power brings online its first solar power plant in Zambia
The 34 MW Ngonye solar PV facility, located in southern Zambia, will sell its energy to the country’s state-owned utility ZESCO through a 25-year power purchase agreement. Investment in the construction of the facility amounted to approx. 40 million US dollars, partly funded through a financing agreement signed with Zambia’s Industrial Development Corporation (IDC). Enel … Continue reading Enel Green Power brings online its first solar power plant in Zambia
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MHI Vestas Installs Norther Wind Turbines in Record Time
Average installation time for the company’s latest wind energy project is half of the installation time at Burbo Bank Extension. Reflecting the company’s dedication to operational efficiency and continuous improvement, the installation team at MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, in partnership with Norther NV and Van Oord, completed the safe installation of Norther’s 44 V164-8.4 MW … Continue reading MHI Vestas Installs Norther Wind Turbines in Record Time
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Total installed wind power capacity reached 189 GW by the end of March in China
China added 5.2 gigawatt of new solar power capacity in the first quarter, the National Energy Administration said in a briefing on Monday, which includes 2.4 GW from solar farms and 2.8 GW of new distributed solar projects. The country also added 4.78 GW of wind energy between January and March, the NEA said. Total … Continue reading Total installed wind power capacity reached 189 GW by the end of March in China
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Saudi Arabia is on track to add 6.2 GW of installed wind energy capacity
Rising energy demand and a commitment to divert hydrocarbons to processing and export has incentivised a shift toward renewables in Saudi Arabia, with the Kingdom set to become the region’s largest market for wind energy components and services. Saudi Arabia is on track to add 6.2 GW of installed wind energy capacity over the next … Continue reading Saudi Arabia is on track to add 6.2 GW of installed wind energy capacity
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Lincoln Gap wind farm delivers first wind power to grid as it deals with Senvion wind turbines
he 212MW Lincoln Gap wind farm, located near Port Augusta in South Australia, has exported its first energy generation as project owner Nexif Energy said it had intervened to keep the project on track while Senvion sorts out its financial problems. The Lincoln Gap wind farm is one of the biggest new renewable energy developments … Continue reading Lincoln Gap wind farm delivers first wind power to grid as it deals with Senvion wind turbines
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India to install 54.7 GW wind energy capacity by 2022
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Wind Energy, Fitch SolutionsIndia is likely to install 54.7 GW of wind capacity by 2022 against the 60-GW target set by the government, Fitch Solutions Macro Research has said in a report. The country has set an ambitious target of installing 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by the … Continue reading India to install 54.7 GW wind energy capacity by 2022
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Assessment of the concentrated solar power potential in Botswana
Highlights Botswana has more than 1800?kWhy?1 of direct normal irradiance (DNI) which exceeds the threshold for economic viability of concentrating solar power (CSP) technology. Botswana has approximately 220,016?km2 of available land to support CSP plants, which represents approximately 38% of the total land area.•The largest proportion of available land relative to the district size is … Continue reading Assessment of the concentrated solar power potential in Botswana
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US wind energy development pipeline grew by 6,146 MW in first quarter
New AWEA report reveals more US wind power capacity under construction and advanced development than ever before. A burst of new wind farm announcements in the first quarter of 2019 propelled the total volume of U.S. wind power construction and development activity to a record level according to the newly released U.S. Wind Industry First … Continue reading US wind energy development pipeline grew by 6,146 MW in first quarter
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Wind power breaks a new record in Southwest Power Pool
his past weekend, wind power set a new record in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), the regional grid that covers most of the midwestern United States. On April 21, wind’s share of power generation reached 66.5 percent for the region. According to SPP, wind provided 14,063 megawatts (MW) of its 21,148 MW total load. This … Continue reading Wind power breaks a new record in Southwest Power Pool
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11 new partners enter in the Spanish Wind Energy Association in the last two months
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has welcomed eleven new members who have joined our association from the end of February until this week: Bird & Bird, Preditec, Sermec II, Krilinex Power Solutions, ABEI Energy, BayWA , Principle Power, AleaSoft, FE Energy, Voltalia and Avintia Energía. And so far this year there have been 16 … Continue reading 11 new partners enter in the Spanish Wind Energy Association in the last two months
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Global Offshore Wind Energy Summit – Taiwan
Today the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) are hosting the Global Offshore Wind Summit – Taiwan with the ECCT’s Low Carbon Initiative. This is the official event for the offshore wind industry in Taiwan, gathering both local and global investment groups, energy companies, project developers and regulators … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Energy Summit – Taiwan
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Wind power production in Brazil in the first half of April increased by 11.1% per year
Wind energy production in Brazil in the first half of April increased by 11.1% per year to 3,192 megawatts (MWA), according to preliminary data released by the Chamber of Electricity Commercialization (CCEE). The share of wind energy rose from 4.3% to 4.8% the previous year, according to data from the CCEE published in the InfoMercado … Continue reading Wind power production in Brazil in the first half of April increased by 11.1% per year
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