One of the keys to unlocking offshore wind’s potential is the build-up of an offshore grid. Its construction could be a hotbed of innovation, leveraging the newest technologies. But, as a panel of policy and industry experts explained this morning at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen, implementing this will require a high degree of coordination … Continue reading Cooperation and regulation on grids will be vital to reaching 450 GW of offshore wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa achieves an order for offshore wind power of 448 MW in Scotland
The company will install 54 wind turbines of the SG 8.0-167 DD model at the Neart na Gaoithe offshore wind farm, which means The Wind Force in Scottish Gaelic. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) continues to consolidate its leadership in the British wind energy market, with the announcement of a firm order to supply the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa achieves an order for offshore wind power of 448 MW in Scotland
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Increase in the contribution of wind energy to Spain
In 2018, the wind energy sector accounted for 0.31% of GDP in Spain. It has generated employment for 23,972 professionals and has allowed companies to export wind turbines for more than 2,181 million euros, contributing to improve the balance of payments The increase in the GDP of the wind power has been 5.8%, compared to … Continue reading Increase in the contribution of wind energy to Spain
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The global on & offshore event – new concept for the world’s leading wind energy industry gathering
Public pressure to comply with the Paris Agreement is growing. The “Fridays for Future” movement has been drawing crowds into the streets around the world. People are demanding action to combat the climate crisis. Policymakers make ambitious speeches about moving to carbon-neutral economies. Meanwhile, global energy needs to continue growing. How can we limit global … Continue reading The global on & offshore event – new concept for the world’s leading wind energy industry gathering
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Full industrialisation of offshore wind power requires collaboration & communication between ports
Collaboration and communication will be essential to successfully industrialise Europe’s offshore wind energy industry as it works towards 450 GW. That was the key take-away from this morning’s session on ports and the industrialisation of offshore wind farm. The session gathered a notably international audience, comprising many industry players from markets like Japan and India … Continue reading Full industrialisation of offshore wind power requires collaboration & communication between ports
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Radar issues and lack of regulation blocks offshore wind energy
In an environment of increased offshore wind energy and net-zero emissions targets, how do we keep our sea and airspace safe, secure and low-carbon? The massive expansion of offshore wind power must be achieved in tandem with a happy coexistence with military and other interests at sea. Today at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagn, a … Continue reading Radar issues and lack of regulation blocks offshore wind energy
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Envision supplies wind turbines to Argentina’s wind energy
A wind farm with four wind turbines that contribute a total of 10 megawatts was opened in Bahía Blanca by a Chinese capital company that invested US $ 17 million.The “García del Río” wind farm of Envision Energy Argentina, with Chinese capitals, is located at kilometer 38 of national route 33, about 40 kilometers from … Continue reading Envision supplies wind turbines to Argentina’s wind energy
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Biodiversity and wind energy
The replacement of fossil and nuclear energy sources for electricity production by renewables such as wind, sun, water and biomass is a cornerstone of Germany’s energy policy. Amongst these, wind energy production is the most important component. However, energy production from wind is not necessarily ecologically sustainable. It requires relatively large spaces for installation and … Continue reading Biodiversity and wind energy
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Building Capacity on Bankable Power Purchase Agreements in Pacific Islands
Committing private capital to the deployment of renewable energy projects in the Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDS) has been the focus of a roundtable that kicked off on Monday 25 November 2019 in Nadi, Fiji. The capacity building roundtable on the design of bankable power purchase agreements in the Pacific SIDS was organised by … Continue reading Building Capacity on Bankable Power Purchase Agreements in Pacific Islands
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Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid 1&2 wind farm to be fitted with new 11 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Vattenfall extend Hollandse Kust Zuid turbine supply to cover the entire Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm zone, making this the largest turbine collaboration to date for Vattenfall. Vattenfall will act as launching customer to pioneer Siemens Gamesa’s most powerful offshore wind turbine. At the WindEurope Offshore 2019 Conference & Exhibition … Continue reading Vattenfall’s Hollandse Kust Zuid 1&2 wind farm to be fitted with new 11 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
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GWEC and GWO join forces to power the global wind energy workforce
Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have signed a partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power wind energy development and the global energy transition. Currently wind energy provides 1.2 million jobs globally, according to IRENA’s Renewable Energy and Jobs Annual Review 2019, with … Continue reading GWEC and GWO join forces to power the global wind energy workforce
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The future of offshore wind energy financing: the capital is there – but we need long-term visibility
Getting the financials right will be key to securing the 450 GW of offshore wind power the European Commission envisages for 2050. Sustained levels of investments will be essential for projects and for grid development. This morning at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen, a panel of experts – including financiers, policymakers and investment bankers – … Continue reading The future of offshore wind energy financing: the capital is there – but we need long-term visibility
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Industry experts offer solutions to workforce bottle-necks in offshore wind power
Delivering 450 GW by 2050 (or even 100 GW by 2030) sets significant technological, business and policy challenges for the offshore wind energy industry. But it is also a formidable human resources challenge. What will be the recruitment needs to deliver the first 100 GW? Can the offshore wind energy industry attract and retain the … Continue reading Industry experts offer solutions to workforce bottle-necks in offshore wind power
Continue readingHow to keep Europe’s offshore wind energy supply chain competitive?
The growth of Europe’s wind energy industry has brought great opportunities, but it has also put the supply chain under unprecedented pressure. To get to 450 GW of offshore wind power by 2050, Europe will need a wind turbines industry capable of rising to the technological challenge while keeping offshore wind at competitive cost levels. … Continue reading How to keep Europe’s offshore wind energy supply chain competitive?
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Boosting R&D for wind energy is key to Europe’s Green Deal
Targeted Research & Innovation is needed to accelerate the large-scale deployment of cost-competitive wind energy and support the existing European supply chains. This is according to a new report from the European Technology & Innovation Platform on Wind Energy (ETIPWind), released today at WindEurope’s Offshore 2019 event in Copenhagen. Europe needs a rapid scale up of wind energy to … Continue reading Boosting R&D for wind energy is key to Europe’s Green Deal
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World Wind Energy Award 2019 to Andriy Konechenkov and Galyna Shmidt, Honorary Award to Reive Barros and Elbia Gannoum
The 18th World Wind Energy Conference WWEC 2019 has today been opened in Rio de Janeiro, with more than 300 participants from 20 countries discussing all aspects of wind power utilisation, and a special focus on large-scale integration of wind power. On the occasion of the WWEC2019, the World Wind Energy Award 2019 has been … Continue reading World Wind Energy Award 2019 to Andriy Konechenkov and Galyna Shmidt, Honorary Award to Reive Barros and Elbia Gannoum
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Vestas wins 269 MW wind energy order in USA
Vestas has received an order for 269 MW of wind turbines, consisting of three V110-2.0 MW wind turbines, 22 V120-2.2 MW wind turbines, and 51 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for a wind power project in the U.S. Including previously purchased 2 MW platform components, the project has a total nameplate capacity of 299 MW. The … Continue reading Vestas wins 269 MW wind energy order in USA
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Iran’s Biggest Wind Farm to Be Launched in NW City
Iranian Energy Minister Reza Ardakanian said the country’s biggest wind warm is slated to be inaugurated in the northwestern city of Mianeh, East Azarbaijan Province, during President Hassan Rouhani’s ongoing visit to the province. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet session in Tehran on Wednesday, Ardakanian said during the president’s trip to … Continue reading Iran’s Biggest Wind Farm to Be Launched in NW City
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The EIB signs a loan of 50 million euros for wind energy in Navarra with Iberdrola and Caja Rural de Navarra
The Cavar wind farm, consisting of four wind power parks with a total capacity of 111 MW, will be operational in the first quarter of 2020. This new renewable project will allow the creation of up to 200 jobs during its construction. The wind energy project is being developed by Renovables de la Ribera, a … Continue reading The EIB signs a loan of 50 million euros for wind energy in Navarra with Iberdrola and Caja Rural de Navarra
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Siemens Gamesa will install its new 11 MW offshore wind turbines in a Vattenfall wind farm in the Netherlands
The latest offshore wind turbine model, with 11 MW of power, is the perfect choice for the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind energy project, the world’s first offshore without subsidies. The wind farm will provide wind power to three million Dutch homes. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) will install its new 11 MW offshore wind turbines in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will install its new 11 MW offshore wind turbines in a Vattenfall wind farm in the Netherlands
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