Vattenfall has applied for a new license to build a 350-400 megawatt offshore wind farm in southern Sweden, a plan that could pave the way for investment in a cross-border cable to share power. The wind farm, which had been granted a now-expired license, is the Swedish part of a larger park called Kriegers Flak … Continue reading Vattenfall has applied for a new license to build a 350-400 megawatt offshore wind power in southern Sweden
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Wind energy In Brazil: BNDES approves loan to Engie wind farm in Bahia
Umburanas Wind Power Complex consists of 18 wind farms and the transmission line will have 50 kilometers.Total investment in the complex is R $ 1.6 billion, including associated transmission lines. The BNDES loan will cover 78.8% of the total project investment. The Umburanas Wind Complex consists of 18 wind farms. According to BNDES, the complex’s … Continue reading Wind energy In Brazil: BNDES approves loan to Engie wind farm in Bahia
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AWEA statement supporting the creation of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, led by Senators Braun (R-IN) and Coons (D-DE)
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement supporting the creation of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, led by Senators Mike Braun (R-IN) and Chris Coons (D-DE): “We commend Senators Braun and Coons for forming the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, which is a great step toward achieving meaningful climate legislation,” said … Continue reading AWEA statement supporting the creation of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus, led by Senators Braun (R-IN) and Coons (D-DE)
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Sunrise Wind signs wind power purchase agreement with New York
On 18 July 2019, New York selected Sunrise Wind as the preferred bidder for an 880MW offshore wind farm. Sunrise Wind has now signed a 25-year OREC purchase-and-sale agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). The Sunrise Wind project has an average all-in development cost of USD80.64 per MWh (2018 … Continue reading Sunrise Wind signs wind power purchase agreement with New York
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Galicia will install a total of 480 megawatts of wind energy in 2019
The Galician Wind Energy Association (EGA) indicates that the year 2019 will be closed with 480 megawatts (MW) of new installed wind power coming from twenty parks that have entered the final stretch of its construction. “Therefore we will be around 4,000 MW, but our firm goal is to create 500 new MW every year … Continue reading Galicia will install a total of 480 megawatts of wind energy in 2019
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Wind power will save 4 million lives by 2030
According to a report prepared by KPMG, wind energy played a very important role last year, as CO2 emissions reduced in the atmosphere, which caused a positive effect on people’s health. “Every time they are going to improve the tactics in the energies and this is the case, because not only does it contribute something … Continue reading Wind power will save 4 million lives by 2030
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EDP awards 500 MW of wind power at auction in Colombia
EDPR, the EDP renewable affiliate achieves a new milestone in the Latin American market. The Portuguese firm has been awarded two wind energy projects of almost 500 MW of total wind power in the auction held this Wednesday by the Government of Colombia. The wind farms will be located in the north of the country … Continue reading EDP awards 500 MW of wind power at auction in Colombia
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EDP and El Corte Inglés sign joint wind energy project for technological innovation
On World Energy Saving Day in October, the project was presented during a celebration at one of the department-store chain’s locations in Madrid, with the theme “Clean Energy and Eco-efficiency”. This business alliance promotes a pilot initiative which will use blockchain technology for the real-time tracking of green energy sources. Electricity consumed by El Corte … Continue reading EDP and El Corte Inglés sign joint wind energy project for technological innovation
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WindFloat Atlantic begins the installation of the first floating wind farm
The first WindFloat Atlantic unit – featuring the world’s largest offshore wind turbines on a floating platform – has departed for its final destination off the Portuguese coast of Viana do Castelo, where the commissioning of the floating wind farm will take place. The wind power project will speed up the commercial deployment of innovative … Continue reading WindFloat Atlantic begins the installation of the first floating wind farm
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Swedish Wind Energy Association’s annual event
On 23 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson participated in the panel “Ten years of wind power – reviewing the past and looking into the future” at Vind 2019, the Swedish Wind Energy Association’s annual event. Here is the current state of play in Sweden: the country has made tremendous leaps forward in wind energy in … Continue reading Swedish Wind Energy Association’s annual event
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Ørsted and PGE in discussions regarding offshore wind energy projects in Poland
PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. (‘PGE’) has announced that they have decided to commence discussions with Ørsted regarding the sale of a 50% stake in two offshore wind farm projects in the Baltic Sea with a total capacity of up to 2.5GW and the cooperation terms for their development . The subject of discussions will … Continue reading Ørsted and PGE in discussions regarding offshore wind energy projects in Poland
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Global wind energy would employ more than 3.7 million by 2030
The global wind energy industry would employ more than 3.7 million people by 2030, and more than six million by 2050, a report from Irena revealed. According to the report of the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena), these figures are, respectively, almost three and five times higher than the little more than one million jobs … Continue reading Global wind energy would employ more than 3.7 million by 2030
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Renewables auction allocated 1,186 megawatts of wind power and solar energy in Colombia
Auction will achieve the incorporation of 2,250 MW of installed capacity for the country, produced with solar and wind energy essentially, which corresponds to approximately 12% of current power generation capacity In the first auction of unconventional renewable energy sources in the country, generation responsibilities were assigned to 8 projects awarded with a total effective … Continue reading Renewables auction allocated 1,186 megawatts of wind power and solar energy in Colombia
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Iberdrola is progressing its renewable strategy with the purchase of 118 MW of wind power capacity from Siemens Gamesa in Spain
Iberdrola is progressing its plan to relaunch clean energies following its agreement with Siemens Gamesa for the acquisition of three wind farm developments in Spain, with total installed capacity of 117.8 megawatts (MW): the BaCa (Ballestas and Casetona) wind farm and the Puylobo project. Located in the municipalities of Castrojeriz and Vallejera in Burgos, the … Continue reading Iberdrola is progressing its renewable strategy with the purchase of 118 MW of wind power capacity from Siemens Gamesa in Spain
Continue readingWind energy Siemens Gamesa sells three wind farms to Iberdrola
These wind power plants will have 34 wind turbines of the SG 3.4-132 model that will provide the wind energy needed to supply 45,200 homes. This is the Ballestas and Casetona (Burgos) wind farm, which has just come into operation, and the Puylobo wind farm (between Zaragoza and Navarra) that will begin construction in the … Continue reading Wind energy Siemens Gamesa sells three wind farms to Iberdrola
Continue readingWind power in the energy transition
On 21 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the Beijing Renewable Energy Investment Summit. The summit forms part of the China Wind Power event organised by the Global Wind Energy Council, and Dickson spoke on a panel about ‘Globalising the Energy Transition.’ Europe is at the cutting edge of the energy transition, Dickson said, and … Continue reading Wind power in the energy transition
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What does the future hold for Colorado wind energy?
Colorado has world-class wind and solar resources, growing consumer demand for renewable energy and the political leadership to drive investments in clean energy. The stage is set to dramatically expand on Colorado’s near 4,000 megawatts (MW) of wind and over 1,000 MW of solar PV systems as it fulfills a 100 percent clean energy vision. … Continue reading What does the future hold for Colorado wind energy?
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What can wind energy do to make the power system happy?
WindEurope participated in the Wind Integration Workshop. Held in Dublin from 16 to 18 October, the 18th edition of this event gathered international experts on grid integration from industry and academia. Power system issues such as frequency control, voltage stability, harmonics and grid connection requirements were the recurrent topics. And grid forming converters, for the 3rd … Continue reading What can wind energy do to make the power system happy?
Continue readingFloating wind energy: First wind Turbine of WindFloat Atlantic Moves Into Position
The largest and most powerful wind turbine to be used in a floating wind power project – the V164-8.4 MW wind turbine from MHI Vestas – is now in place atop Principle Power’s WindFloat semi-submersible foundation. The first V164-8.4 MW wind turbine for WindFloat Atlantic was installed onto the WindFloat triangular platform at the quayside … Continue reading Floating wind energy: First wind Turbine of WindFloat Atlantic Moves Into Position
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Protectionist policies could potentially add up to 20 per cent on wind turbines costs
Open trade and investment environments are vital to carry out necessary energy transition cost effectively. Annual investment in renewables must increase by fivefold to achieve 1.5 C pathway according to IPCC. Trade conflicts and protectionism risk increasing the cost of renewables after a global push which has made wind and solar energy more competitive than … Continue reading Protectionist policies could potentially add up to 20 per cent on wind turbines costs
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