Vattenfall and Microsoft have jointly developed a first-of-its-kind solution, providing customers a new level of transparency into their electricity consumption making it possible to go from year-based data to hourly based data on source of origin. The solution, 24/7 Matching, is being piloted at Vattenfall and Microsoft Headquarters in Sweden. The new 24/7 solution is built … Continue reading Vattenfall and Microsoft pilot world’s first hourly matching (24/7) of renewable energy
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Wind energy in Philippines, green light for San Vicente wind farm
The Philippines Department of Energy has granted PetroGreen Energy the right to develop the San Vicente wind farm in the Palawan region of the Asian country. PetroGreen Energy deputy chief operating officer Maria Victoria Olivar said the company will now proceed with feasibility studies to determine the commercial viability of the proposed project. She said: … Continue reading Wind energy in Philippines, green light for San Vicente wind farm
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Nexans contributes to France’s energy transition by connecting Saint Brieuc offshore wind farm
Nexans will provide the 225 kV power export cables for Saint Brieuc, one of the biggest offshore wind energy projects in France. In the framework of the 115-million-euro contract, Nexans will deliver cables featuring innovative hybrid armouring. Nexans will also provide Inspection, Maintenance and Repair (IMR) services for the wind power project. RTE France has … Continue reading Nexans contributes to France’s energy transition by connecting Saint Brieuc offshore wind farm
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Vestas develops solution for 48 MW wind farm extension in Kazakhstan
Vestas has secured a 48 MW order from Kazakh developer TSATEK Green Energy LLP for the second phase of the Astana wind project, expanding the wind park from 52 MW to 100 MW. For this order, Vestas has developed a solution that includes 14 V117-3.45 MW turbines equipped with Vestas Low Temperature Operation. With the … Continue reading Vestas develops solution for 48 MW wind farm extension in Kazakhstan
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Wind energy in Spain, Enel Green Power connects Pena Ventosa Reformado wind farm
Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has connected the 8-megawatt (MW) Reformado de Pena Ventosa wind farm to the network, which has meant an investment of 9.3 million euros. It is the first that goes into production of the three that the company finalizes in Galicia.José Bogas, CEO of Endesa, said that … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, Enel Green Power connects Pena Ventosa Reformado wind farm
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Lowered costs and hydrogen production in focus for Vattenfall at WindEurope Offshore wind energy conference
By means of hydrogen production offshore wind power could play a bigger role in decarbonizing heavy industry. This is one of the topics Vattenfall executives will address at the leading wind energy conference in Copenhagen next week. The WindEurope Offshore conference in Copenhagen 26 to 28 November is the leading-edge, international conference for the offshore … Continue reading Lowered costs and hydrogen production in focus for Vattenfall at WindEurope Offshore wind energy conference
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Enel Green Power starts construction of 299 MW wind farm in U.S.
The Aurora wind power project, which will involve an investment of around 450 million US dollars, is due to generate approximately 1.3 TWh annually upon completion, due by the end of 2020. The wind energy facility is Enel Green Power’s second wind farm in North Dakota and, once completed, it will sell its energy to … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of 299 MW wind farm in U.S.
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Company backed by Bill Gates claims concentrated solar power breakthrough
A solar energy tech company founded by serial entrepreneur and inventor Bill Gross — and backed by investors including Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates — says it has developed a way to create concentrated solar energy at temperatures hot enough to replace fossil fuels in industrial processes that contribute significantly to global carbon emissions. Heliogen’s commercial facility … Continue reading Company backed by Bill Gates claims concentrated solar power breakthrough
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Tax policy parity with other sectors critical to meet consumer demand for wind energy
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement applauding the release of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act by Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA), Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means. The legislation includes an extension of the Wind Production Tax Credit (PTC) at 60% for five years … Continue reading Tax policy parity with other sectors critical to meet consumer demand for wind energy
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A study gives hope to wind energy
A study in which the Desertification Research Center (CIDE) participates has revealed that, after decades of weakening winds, these have been reinforced on a planetary scale, which has positive consequences for wind energy production. This study has been published in the latest issue of the journal Nature Climate Change, in which CIDE, a joint center … Continue reading A study gives hope to wind energy
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France plans new 1 Gigawatt offshore wind energy in Normandy
The planned 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm could have up to 80 wind turbines of around 12 megawatts each. France wants to construct a wind farm off the coast of Normandy as the nuclear-dependent nation moves to expand power generation from renewable sources, the energy ministry said on Monday. The planned 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm could … Continue reading France plans new 1 Gigawatt offshore wind energy in Normandy
Continue readingNKT confirms order for Dogger Bank offshore Wind Farms Creyke Beck A/B
NKT has entered a Preferred Supplier Agreement (PSA) as main contractor for delivery and installation of high-voltage DC on- and offshore export cable systems to the Dogger Bank Wind Farms Creyke Beck A and Creyke Beck B site. Now, with an agreement of a EPCI (Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation) contract with project owners Equinor … Continue reading NKT confirms order for Dogger Bank offshore Wind Farms Creyke Beck A/B
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Eoliennes Flottantes du golfe du Lion (EFGL) Selects V164-10.0 MW wind turbines from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
2022 floating wind power pilot project will be the first offshore wind farm to feature MHI Vestas’ 10 MW wind turbine. For the second time in six weeks, MHI Vestas has been chosen as preferred wind turbine supplier in the French floating offshore wind energy market. Once installed, EFGL will feature the world’s most powerful … Continue reading Eoliennes Flottantes du golfe du Lion (EFGL) Selects V164-10.0 MW wind turbines from MHI Vestas Offshore Wind
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Wind speed has increased by 7% and boosts wind power
The average daily wind speeds are in much of the world after approximately 30 years of gradual deceleration, which has been a boost for wind energy, according to a new study published in the journal ‘Nature Climate Change’. The research, led by a team from Princeton University (United States), shows that wind speeds in the … Continue reading Wind speed has increased by 7% and boosts wind power
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GE Renewable Energy announces 350 MW wind turbines order for Foard City Wind farm in Texas
GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (“Innergex”) to supply 139 2.X-127 onshore wind turbines on 89-meter towers for Innergex’s approximately 350 MW Foard City Wind project located in Foard County, Texas. The order also includes a 20-year full-service agreement. The Foard City wind farm reached commercial … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy announces 350 MW wind turbines order for Foard City Wind farm in Texas
Continue readingNorthland partners Shizen Energy in Japan offshore wind energy
Northland Power and Shizen Energy have agreed to set up a joint venture to develop offshore wind projects in Japan. The two companies will focus on developing early stage offshore wind projects in Chiba Prefecture. Northland Power president and CEO Mike Crawley said: “We are excited to partner on this joint venture with Shizen Energy, … Continue reading Northland partners Shizen Energy in Japan offshore wind energy
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ECCT and GWEC to hold second annual Global Offshore Wind power Summit – Taiwan in April 2020
GWEC Market Intelligence forecasts that Taiwan is set to become the second largest offshore wind energy market in Asia, with over 15GW of offshore wind power capacity expected to be added over the next ten years. With a current target in place for 5.7GW of offshore wind farm capacity by 2025, Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen … Continue reading ECCT and GWEC to hold second annual Global Offshore Wind power Summit – Taiwan in April 2020
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GWEC launches Global O&M services report in wind power
O&M plays a massive role in the development of the wind energy industry and the energy transition as it ensures the long-term sustainability and growth of wind power globally. Not only this, but the aftersales and service business has become a strong second leg for the wind energy industry to stand one, with leading wind … Continue reading GWEC launches Global O&M services report in wind power
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Germany gives the green light to the Acciona opa on Nordex wind energy
The German regulator gives the green light to Acciona’s OPA over 100% of the capital of its Nordex wind turbine manufacturing subsidiary, an operation that would value this company at more than 1,100 million euros. The group of José Manuel Entrecanales was forced to launch an offer after injecting 99 million euros of liquidity to … Continue reading Germany gives the green light to the Acciona opa on Nordex wind energy
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MHI Vestas Offshore Wind inks French floating wind energy agreement
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MHI Vestas) has secured a preferred wind turbine supplier agreement in the French floating offshore wind energy market. The company will supply three wind turbines to the Eoliennes Flottantes du golfe du Lion (EFGL) floating offshore wind farm. The EFGL project is being developed by a consortium including Engie and EDP … Continue reading MHI Vestas Offshore Wind inks French floating wind energy agreement
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