In 2030, 100 years of the birth of the former Cementos Minetti will be celebrated, since 1998 owned by the Lafarge-Holcim Group, the company that from Córdoba managed to position itself as one of the leaders in the provision of construction materials in the country.To that date, Holcim Argentina has set goals aligned with the … Continue reading Holcim will manufacture a third of its cement with wind energy
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Wind Energy Conference at Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES)
For the first time, we will be holding the Wind Energy Conference as part of Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES) during Singapore International Energy Week (SIEW). Organised by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), this brand new event will be held on 31 October 2019 in Singapore to focus on the trends, challenges and … Continue reading Wind Energy Conference at Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES)
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Genneia and PAE join in a wind energy project in Argentina
The companies Genneia and Pan American Energy (PAE), two of the largest players in the country’s energy sector, reached an agreement for the joint development of two wind power generation projects near the city of Puerto Madryn in Chubut. The estimated investment will be around US $ 190 million, to offer a wind farm of … Continue reading Genneia and PAE join in a wind energy project in Argentina
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EDF Renewables, Masdar reach financial close on Saudi Dumat Al Jandal wind power project
The consortium consisting of EDF Renewables and Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar, has completed the financing of the Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind project in Saudi Arabia, with the backing of Saudi and international banks. The Renewable Energy Project Development Office, REPDO, of the Saudi Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources awarded the … Continue reading EDF Renewables, Masdar reach financial close on Saudi Dumat Al Jandal wind power project
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EDF Renewables North America and Otter Tail Power Company Close Purchase Agreement for Sale of Merricourt Wind energy Project
EDF Renewables North America and Otter Tail Power Company, a subsidiary of Otter Tail Corporation (Nasdaq Global Select Market: OTTR), announced the closing of the Asset Purchase Agreement first announced in November 2016. Pursuant to a turnkey Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Agreement, also entered into in November 2016, EDF Renewables will proceed to construct … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America and Otter Tail Power Company Close Purchase Agreement for Sale of Merricourt Wind energy Project
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GE Renewable Energy unveils the first Haliade-X 12 MW, the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine
GE Renewable Energy revealed the first manufactured components of the Haliade-X 12 MW offshore wind turbine at its production site in Saint-Nazaire, France. The new offshore wind turbine boasts unparalleled dimensions and the use of advanced technologies. GE has taken a new step towards launching the Haliade-X 12 MW to the wind energy market, as … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy unveils the first Haliade-X 12 MW, the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine
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First Concentrated Solar Power plant in Chile and Latin America has 80% progress
The concentrating solar thermal power plant is spread over 700 hectares and can already be appreciated from the air when the region overflies. Cerro Dominador Concentrated Solar Power project, in María Elena, already has 7,000 heliostats that point to a tower where electricity is generated. This initiative will be one of the highlights at the … Continue reading First Concentrated Solar Power plant in Chile and Latin America has 80% progress
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Siemens Gamesa will supply the SG 4.5-145 wind turbines for its first nearshore wind power project in Vietnam
The company will supply seven SG 4.5-145 for the first phase of the No. 5 Thanh Hai wind farm project (32 MW), located between 2 km and 5 km off the coast. It will also provide service and maintenance for 10 year. Siemens Gamesa leveraged its offshore wind power leadership to develop a special configuration … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will supply the SG 4.5-145 wind turbines for its first nearshore wind power project in Vietnam
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Wind energy in Egypt. Orascom, Engie and Toyota will connect their wind farm before end 2019
Mohamed El-Khayat, Executive Chairman of the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA), recently announced that the construction of a wind farm is about to be completed in Ras Gharib. The project is owned by Engie, Orascom Construction and Toyota Tsusho Corporation/Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation. The first wind turbines are already emerging from the ground in … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt. Orascom, Engie and Toyota will connect their wind farm before end 2019
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New auction of renewable energies in Colombia
Studies indicate that Colombia’s potential for wind energy in the Caribbean region is greater than 20 GW, in Santanderes 5 GW and 2 GW could be obtained in Huila. After an attempt of success, the Government prepares a new auction of renewable energies for October of this year. Offer energy by blocks, according to the … Continue reading New auction of renewable energies in Colombia
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Italian and Abu Dhabi firms team up for floating wind farm project
Italian contractor Saipem has signed a memorandum of understanding with Plambeck Emirates LLC. Creating a new market for wind power in Saudi represents “an important opportunity to be seized.” Italian contractor Saipem has signed a memorandum of understanding with Plambeck Emirates LLC, a solutions company in the field of renewables based in Abu Dhabi, and … Continue reading Italian and Abu Dhabi firms team up for floating wind farm project
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CG wins 400 MW wind farm contract in Saudi Arabia
CG Holdings Belgium NV Systems Division, a wholly-owned subsidiary of CG Power and Industrial Solutions Ltd., bagged a contract for 400 MW wind farm in Saudi Arabia. The contract is valued at around Euro 12.5 million and involves high-voltage substations that will connect the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm to the Saudi Arabian electricity transmission … Continue reading CG wins 400 MW wind farm contract in Saudi Arabia
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NextEra Energy: U.S. Can Hit 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
If you’re anxious about America’s purported slow response to climate change, then you might want to take a close look at NextEra Energy‘s (NYSE: NEE) June investor presentation. Aside from updated numbers, not much stands out in the 235-slide presentation, which includes the usual colorful graphs and charts communicating the latest monthly results for the … Continue reading NextEra Energy: U.S. Can Hit 50% Renewable Energy by 2030
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Wind energy in Argentina: 208 wind turbines entered the bay in two years
Despite the durability of other terminals, the port of Bahía Blanca will allow you to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in the development of wind energy in the country. In less than two years, for example, a total of 74 more units are available, according to the contributions of the Port Management Consortium.There … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina: 208 wind turbines entered the bay in two years
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Goldwind joins 20GW hydrogen plan in China
Goldwind has signed up as one of the first partners in a wind-to-hydrogen project in northeast China that eventually wants 20 GW of wind turbines producing green fuel for a new-look clean transportation system. The project in the city of Baicheng, Jilin province – which also aims to eventually harness 15 GW of solar PV … Continue reading Goldwind joins 20GW hydrogen plan in China
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Kenya inaugurates the largest wind farm in all of Africa
The president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, inaugurated the largest wind energy plant in Africa, located near Lake Turkana in the remote county of Marsabit (northwest), which will provide 15 percent of the country’s energy. Received by a folk retinue of local residents dressed in the distinctive adornments and garments of the 14 ethnic groups that … Continue reading Kenya inaugurates the largest wind farm in all of Africa
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DTE Energy (DTE) Buy Three Wind farms in Michigan
DTE recently announced that the Michigan Public Service Commission (“MPSC”) has provided conditional approval on its proposal to buy three wind parks in Michigan. The company will purchase two largest wind parks — Isabella I and Isabella II — from Apex Clean Energy and Fairbanks Wind from Heritage Sustainable Energy. Together, the three parks have … Continue reading DTE Energy (DTE) Buy Three Wind farms in Michigan
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Siemens Gamesa receives orders of 1,700 MW for offshore wind power in the US
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has conditionally received a record order for 1,714 MW from Ørsted and Eversource. Encompassing three offshore wind power projects, the signed conditional contract is the largest U.S. offshore wind power order to date. It encompasses the supply, delivery, and installation of SG 8.0-167 DD wind turbines including service agreements in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa receives orders of 1,700 MW for offshore wind power in the US
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Vestas shines in wind power market with orders totalling 8,061 MW
Vestas announced wind turbine orders totalling 8,061 MW till now — strengthening its position in the global renewable energy market. Vestas has generated revenue of 1.730 million euros in the first quarter of 2019 – an increase of 2 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items fell by 83 million to 43 … Continue reading Vestas shines in wind power market with orders totalling 8,061 MW
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Wind energy technology facilitates craneless blade exchange – Blade Skylark by Liftra
Once again, the potential of craneless systems was demonstrated when Liftra introduced their latest technology for exchanging blades & blade bearings – the Blade Skylark. Liftra is a Danish based company that excel in design and manufacturing of craneless tools for big (and small) correctives. Their product range include the ground-breaking LT1000 and LT1200 Self-Hoisting … Continue reading Wind energy technology facilitates craneless blade exchange – Blade Skylark by Liftra
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