China developed 10MW direct drive permanent magnet generator for offshore wind turbines completed acceptance test and is ready for shipment. The new generator is by far the largest of its kind in the country in terms of rotor diameter and unit capacity, according to its developer, Dongfang Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. in southwest China’s Sichuan … Continue reading China Develops 10 MW Permanent Magnet wind turbines for offshore wind power
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Horns Reef 3 Offshore Wind Farm Inaugurated in Hvide Sande
Executives from Vattenfall and MHI Vestas joined HRH Crown Prince of Denmark and Danish Prime Minister today to open the country’s largest offshore wind farm. Horns Reef 3, Denmark’s latest renewable energy achievement, was inaugurated today at a VIP ceremony with HRH Crown Prince of Denmark officially opening the wind farm, along with Prime Minister, … Continue reading Horns Reef 3 Offshore Wind Farm Inaugurated in Hvide Sande
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U.S. has increased its solar power generation 40-fold and wind energy by 270%
Since 2009, the U.S. has increased its solar power generation 40-fold and upped its electric production from wind by more than 270%, according to a new report released by Environment America Research & Policy Center and Frontier Group. The study also highlights advances in energy savings, the increased use of energy storage and the growth … Continue reading U.S. has increased its solar power generation 40-fold and wind energy by 270%
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WWEA leads multi-stakeholder consultation on new Renewable Energy Policy in Pakistan
More than 130 senior government representatives and renewable energy professionals actively involved in the RE sector participated in the Provincial Renewable Energy Workshops organized by the World Wind Energy Association with support from GIZ and the Alternatives Energy Development Board of Pakistan (AEDB). The workshops held from the 5th till the 18th of July in Karachi, Lahore, … Continue reading WWEA leads multi-stakeholder consultation on new Renewable Energy Policy in Pakistan
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Floating wind power: Equinor secures subsidy for wind turbines at North Sea oilfields
Equinor will receive a 2.33 billion Norwegian crown ($260 million) subsidy for its planned construction of floating wind turbines to supply wind power to North Sea oil platforms, Norwegian state investment agency Enova said on Thursday. Equinor says the project could reduce Norway’s carbon dioxide emissions by more than 200,000 tonnes per year, and has … Continue reading Floating wind power: Equinor secures subsidy for wind turbines at North Sea oilfields
Continue readingVattenfall inaugurates Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm
“Horns Rev 3 is the largest offshore wind farm in Scandinavia and shows our commitment to Denmark’s ongoing transition to a renewable energy system. The wind farm is a significant contribution to Vattenfall´s production portfolio and takes us one step further in our ambition to enable a fossil-free living within one generation”, says Magnus Hall, … Continue reading Vattenfall inaugurates Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm
Continue readingHorns Rev 3 offshore wind farm to boost Danish wind power production by 12%
The Danish Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Climate, Energy & Utilities Minister today inaugurated the Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm. Horns Rev is in the North Sea, 25-40 km off the west coast of Jutland. Vattenfall is the developer, operator and owner. The 407 MW wind farm – Denmark’s largest – will boost Danish … Continue reading Horns Rev 3 offshore wind farm to boost Danish wind power production by 12%
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Enel Green Power starts construction of 133 MW of new solar power capacity in Brazil
Enel Group’s Brazilian renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda. (“EGPB”) has started construction of the 133 MW expansion of the São Gonçalo solar park, located in São Gonçalo do Gurguéia, in Brazil’s northeastern state of Piauí. The expansion brings the overall capacity of São Gonçalo to 608 MW. The Enel Group will invest … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of 133 MW of new solar power capacity in Brazil
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IEA Announces Wind energy Project in Illinois
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, today announced a new wind energy project award. The award is for construction of the Sugar Creek Wind Farm, a 202 megawatt project located in Logan County in central Illinois. Plans call for 57 Vestas V110 and V150 wind … Continue reading IEA Announces Wind energy Project in Illinois
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Argentina Wind Power 2019
Only two weeks to go until the second edition of Argentina Wind Power! The largest event of its kind in the region will take place on the 4-5 September 2019 in Buenos Aires, Argentina, organised by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Argentina Wind Energy Chamber (CEA-Cámara Eólica Argentina) and Grupo La Nación. This year’s Argentina Wind Power … Continue reading Argentina Wind Power 2019
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Wind energy investment in Mexico: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Tamaulipas
The governor Francisco García Cabeza de Vaca opens Phase III of the Tres Mesas Wind Farm. Governor Francisco Javier García Cabeza de Vaca and the CEO of Engiegroup for the Latin American region, Frank Demaille inaugurated on Wednesday the third stage of the Tres Mesas wind farm in the municipality of Llera de Canales. This … Continue reading Wind energy investment in Mexico: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Tamaulipas
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MHI Vestas Signs Contract in Taiwan for Local Supply of wind turbines
Local production contract signed for assembly of high voltage switchgear to be delivered in 2022. Confirming the first electrical component for local supply in the budding offshore wind energy industry in Taiwan, MHI Vestas has signed a conditional agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V., with Taiwanese manufacturer, Shihlin Electric Co., included as an integral part … Continue reading MHI Vestas Signs Contract in Taiwan for Local Supply of wind turbines
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Renewables to represent 30% of US total installed capacity by 2030
The contribution of renewable power, wind energy, PV and concentrated solar power, to total installed capacity in the US is expected to double from 15% in 2018 to 30% by 2030, reaching a total of 442.8 gigawatt (GW). Representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%, this projection can be attributed to more states … Continue reading Renewables to represent 30% of US total installed capacity by 2030
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Abengoa breaks records with Xina Solar One, its third concentrated solar power plant in South Africa
The concentrating solar power plant, owned by Abengoa, IDC, PIC and the Community Trust, has passed the guaranteed production tests in record time. With a capacity of 100 MW, the solar thermal plant provides clean and sustainable energy even in hours without solar radiation thanks to its molten salts storage system of more than five … Continue reading Abengoa breaks records with Xina Solar One, its third concentrated solar power plant in South Africa
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Wind power in Mexico: third stage of the ENGIE Tres Mesas wind farm
Tres Mesas is a wind energy park located in the municipality of Llera, which is composed of 45 wind turbines that generate 148.5 MW, its first stage was officially inaugurated in May 2017. The third phase of the Tres Mesas wind farm, located in the municipality of Llera, will be inaugurated and launched this Wednesday, … Continue reading Wind power in Mexico: third stage of the ENGIE Tres Mesas wind farm
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Offshore wind energy represents economic opportunity for California
As offshore wind activity heats up on the East Coast, there’s also growing interest in developing floating offshore wind projects off the West Coast. While there are currently no federal wind energy leases on the West Coast, the federal government recently received interest from 14 companies to develop off California’s coast, and the Bureau of … Continue reading Offshore wind energy represents economic opportunity for California
Continue readingOffshore wind power will increase more than 25% by 2030
At the end of 2018, the global accumulated installed capacity of offshore wind power increased to 22,592 megawatts (MW).According to a recent report from the US-based National Renewable Energy Laboratory (LNER), it is expected that the accumulated capacity of the offshore wind market will increase from 154 to 193 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, with a … Continue reading Offshore wind power will increase more than 25% by 2030
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Response to power outage in the UK
A preliminary investigation by UK Transmission System Operator National Grid to UK energy regulator Ofgem into the recent UK power outage has suggested that it resulted from a lightning strike. The frequency – which is supposed to remain at 50Hz – fell to below 49Hz in a matter of seconds after the “near simultaneous” shutdown … Continue reading Response to power outage in the UK
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Avangrid (Iberdrola) sell wind energy to CalChoice
Avangrid Renewables has announced three new power purchase agreements (PPAs) with the California Choice Energy Authority (CalChoice). CalChoice will buy the entire output of the 22.44 MW Mountain View III Wind Farm starting in 2021 on behalf of three of its members: Apple Valley Choice Energy, the Rancho Mirage Energy Authority and Lancaster Choice Energy. … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola) sell wind energy to CalChoice
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Balancing conservation and carbon reduction
Wind turbine curtailment is a hot topic because it can have implications for bird and bat conservation while also impacting wind project economics. Curtailment involves stopping wind turbines at certain times or under certain conditions to reduce the likelihood of collisions with protected or at-risk species – primarily bats, but also some raptors. The U.S. … Continue reading Balancing conservation and carbon reduction
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