The first floating wind farm in Portugal will be built by the end of 2019, and it will also be one of the largest floating wind farms in the world. This is an important step in creating a more sustainable future, and, understandably, it brings some curiosity. We are used to seeing huge wind turbines … Continue reading Offshore wind energy
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Eni launched Kazakhstan’s largest wind power project
Italian Ambassador in Kazakhstan Pasquale D’Avino, regional Akim (Governor) Ondassyn Urazalin, Eni Executive Vice President for the Central Asia region Luca Vignathi and Kazakh Invest Deputy Chair Birzhan Kaneshev participated in the opening ceremony. “Our goal is to create comfortable conditions for doing business in the region, which will obviously allow attracting new investors into … Continue reading Eni launched Kazakhstan’s largest wind power project
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Taiwan emerges as an offshore wind energy leader
Since October 2018, GWEC has been actively following and engaging with the industry and government, specifically in regards to the Taiwan offshore wind power Feed in Tariff (FiT). The Taiwanese government has been extraordinary in planning and supporting the success of Taiwan’s offshore sector in merely two years. Taiwan is by far the most open … Continue reading Taiwan emerges as an offshore wind energy leader
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US adds 2.6 gigawatts of solar photovoltaics in third quarter
The solar market in the U.S. added 2.6 gigawatts of solar photovoltaics in the third quarter of 2019, with total solar capacity — which includes both photovoltaic and concentrating solar power — hitting 71.3 GW, according to a new report. The figures, released Thursday morning, come from the most recent U.S. Solar Market Insight Report … Continue reading US adds 2.6 gigawatts of solar photovoltaics in third quarter
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Wind energy in Denmark, Vestas’ wind turbines 36 MW repowering wind farm
Vestas has secured a 36 MW repowering order for the final phase of the 94 MW Overgaard 1 wind farm in Randers Municipality in Denmark. The order is derived from the energy-neutral auction in November 2019 in Denmark and it is placed by SE Blue Renewables, a joint venture between the Danish energy company Norlys … Continue reading Wind energy in Denmark, Vestas’ wind turbines 36 MW repowering wind farm
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Enel Green Power Spain connects 879 MW of wind energy and solar
Enel Green Power España, the renewable energy subsidiary of Endesa, thus fulfills the milestone of connecting to the network, before December 31, 2019, of the 339 MW of solar energy and the 540 MW of wind energy that was awarded in the second and third auction launched by the Government for the construction of renewable … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain connects 879 MW of wind energy and solar
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Wind energy in Malaga, new Enel wind farm
The new wind power plant of the Endesa renewable energy subsidiary has a capacity of almost 35 MW and can generate 100 GWh / year. The development of this wind power responds to Endesa’s strategy to decarbonize its generation mix in 2050, with a progressive reduction in emitting technologies and a commitment to renewable growth … Continue reading Wind energy in Malaga, new Enel wind farm
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Rise Of The Wind Turbines – The Force Is With Them And They Are Great For America
Family members asked me. Several friends sent me direct messages. “Dr. Shepherd, Can you please explain to me what was being conveyed in those remarks about wind energy from the President?” Since I am a professor of Atmospheric Sciences at a major university and a former NASA scientist, the assumption is that I should probably … Continue reading Rise Of The Wind Turbines – The Force Is With Them And They Are Great For America
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Wind power in South Korea, Vestas’ wind turbines for 42 MW wind farm
Vestas has secured its first V136-4.2 MW order in South Korea for the Cheongsong Myeonbong Mt Wind Power project with EPC contractor Kumho Industrial Co., Ltd. The 42 MW order consists of ten V136-4.2 MW wind turbines at a hub height of 112m as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service … Continue reading Wind power in South Korea, Vestas’ wind turbines for 42 MW wind farm
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New wind turbine installation vessel delivered to Chinese company
A self-elevating wind turbine installation vessel has been delivered Thursday to a subsidiary of China Communications Construction Company. The vessel, developed by Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co., Ltd., integrates multiple functions such as large equipment hoisting, installation and transportation. It is 90 meters long and 40.8 meters wide. With a deck area of 2,400 square … Continue reading New wind turbine installation vessel delivered to Chinese company
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India set to cross 100 GW wind energy and solar power in 2020
India is set to cross the 100-Gw renewable energy capacity mark in 2020 and can make rapid strides towards the ambitious 175 Gw clean energy target by 2022 provided the government keeps a close eye on key issues and deals with those well in time. The government, however, needs to promote storage to ensure 24×7 … Continue reading India set to cross 100 GW wind energy and solar power in 2020
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Canary Islands triples the generation with wind power since 2017
The new wind farms installed in the Canary Islands during the years 2017 and 2018 have caused the wind energy generation to have tripled with respect to 2017 and to have passed from a coverage of the demand in that year from 4.4% to 13% in 2019. This is indicated by the data provided by … Continue reading Canary Islands triples the generation with wind power since 2017
Continue readingTrump’s wind energy claims, a load of hot air
President Donald Trump has hit out at wind turbines and the ”tremendous fumes and gases” created when they are manufactured. Trump, speaking at a student summit in Florida, called the turbines ”windmills” and lambasted their ugliness. He criticised their environmental impact and claimed they were killing bald eagles and creating “bird graveyards”. But how much … Continue reading Trump’s wind energy claims, a load of hot air
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Wind energy in Spain installed 1,634 MW in 2019 exceeding 25 GW
The Spanish wind energy sector closes the year 2019 with excellent figures of installed wind farm plants, as well as high levels of wind power generation. As for the installation of new wind farms in the year 2019, the activity has been very intense, reaching a figure of 1,634 MW of new wind turbines up … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain installed 1,634 MW in 2019 exceeding 25 GW
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Wind energy in Galicia, two new wind farms of Enel GP
The wind power plants of Paradela and Serra das Penas add a capacity of 50 MW and can generate 185 GWh per year. The development of these facilities responds to Endesa’s strategy of reaching 10.2 GW of renewable capacity in 2022 thanks to an investment of 3.8 billion euros, to achieve a generation mix without … Continue reading Wind energy in Galicia, two new wind farms of Enel GP
Continue readingWhat’s behind Trump’s nonsense on wind energy
Did Donald Trump give you a lump of coal for Christmas? The President, after all, is doing everything possible to boost the production of coal, oil and natural gas. Yes, Trump’s actions are helping to wreck the planet. But Trump and his cronies, notably Mitch McConnell and Rupert Murdoch, know full well what they are … Continue reading What’s behind Trump’s nonsense on wind energy
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Wind power in Serbia, wind farm with 21 wind turbines
Stakeholders have signed a contract envisaging the production of a detailed regulation plan for the Crni vrh area, where a wind energy plant of 50 MW is planned to be built. Mayor of Bor Aleksandar Miliki? said would be the first domestic investment in a wind farm. The idea is for 14 wind turbines of … Continue reading Wind power in Serbia, wind farm with 21 wind turbines
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Wind energy advances in Dominican Republic
From 2016 the Dominican Republic began a different process of generating electricity, since this year is when new sources of electricity generation dependent on renewable natural resources begin to join the National Interconnected Electricity System (SENI), as ordered by objective number seven of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which seeks to ensure affordable, safe, sustainable … Continue reading Wind energy advances in Dominican Republic
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Wind power in Chile, wind farms in Atacama
By June 2020, the completion of the construction works for the first phase of the Cabo Leones III wind farm, located in the commune of Freirina, Atacama Region, and belonging to the Ibereólica Renovables Group is contemplated. The wind energy project is made up of 22 wind turbines, which will provide a combined capacity of … Continue reading Wind power in Chile, wind farms in Atacama
Continue readingWind power in DR, commissioning of Los Guzmancito Wind Farm
After 13 years of hard work and with one with a hundred percent Dominican investment, Los Guzmancito Wind Farm was inaugurated, in the community of Guzmancito, in the province of Puerto Plata, in an act that was led by the President of the Republic Dominican, Danilo Medina Sánchez, together with the executives of the companies … Continue reading Wind power in DR, commissioning of Los Guzmancito Wind Farm
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