Two wind energy projects in New Mexico moved forward last week as the state works to shift its reliance from fossil fuels to renewable energy. In Roosevelt County, Xcel Energy’s Sagamore Wind Project broke ground on Dec. 16 to provide 522 megawatts (MW) of wind energy near Dora by the end of 2020. The wind farm … Continue reading New Mexico wind power projects move forward
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China boosts wind energy, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power
China leads renewable energies, installing more wind power, solar thermal and photovoltaic than any other country, but also leads CO2 emissions, and much remains to be done. The effective application of China’s renewable energy law has boosted the use of renewable energy in the country and facilitated the rapid development of the sector, a report … Continue reading China boosts wind energy, photovoltaic and concentrated solar power
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Wind power in Russia, Rosatom wind farm
The first Rosatom wind energy plant, ready to start generating electricity. The Russian nuclear power corporation Rosatom has finished building its first wind farm in the Russian Republic of Adygea in the Russian Caucasus, which is now ready to start generating electricity.The 150 megawatt Adigueya wind farm is ready to start work. This is the … Continue reading Wind power in Russia, Rosatom wind farm
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Zimbabwe is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources largely untapped
Zimbabwe is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources such as solar and hydropower near natural landmarks such as Victoria Falls—not to mention biomass, geothermal, and wind energy—that present a major opportunity for investment. But these resources have remained largely untapped. Since his appointment in May, Zimbabwe’s energy and power development minister, Fortune Chasi, has frantically … Continue reading Zimbabwe is endowed with abundant renewable energy resources largely untapped
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Donald Trump attacks wind energy with falsehoods
In an hour-long student speech, US President Donald Trump said he was an expert in the field of wind turbines, despite insisting on calling them “windmills”.US President Donald Trump spoke to students in the West Palm Beach area of ??Florida when addressing wind energy: “I studied this more than anyone I know,” he said. “I … Continue reading Donald Trump attacks wind energy with falsehoods
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Wind power in Poland, Elawan Energy is awarded 36 MW
Elawan Energy has been awarded a new wind power sales contract for 15 years for four wind farms in Poland with a total power of 36 megawatts (MW) and a production that will be 100 gigawatt hours (GWh) per year. The group indicated that the development of this wind power involves an investment of 34 … Continue reading Wind power in Poland, Elawan Energy is awarded 36 MW
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AWEA Applauds Extension of Wind Energy Production Tax Credit
The President recently signed into law a spending and tax bill that includes an extension of the wind energy Production Tax Credit (PTC) for one year. The bill also raises the value of the PTC to 1.5 cents/kilowatt hour. AWEA CEO Tom Kiernan offered the following statement: “This bipartisan bill is a major win for … Continue reading AWEA Applauds Extension of Wind Energy Production Tax Credit
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Making a Hub in Wind Power and Technology R&D
The best opportunities for Taiwan to play a strong regional role may lie with its fast-developing capability in offshore wind power and its already well-established foundation as a high-tech R&D center. Taiwan has big expectations for wind power, especially offshore installations – and not only as a means of generating enough electricity to enable renewables … Continue reading Making a Hub in Wind Power and Technology R&D
Continue readingSetting the record straight on President Trump’s recent wind comments
This weekend, the President made a series of inaccurate statements about wind energy while omitting the many benefits it brings to communities throughout the country, particularly in the Midwest. A number of media outlets have already fact-checked the President’s remarks, but here’s a quick rundown of reality. Wind energy is not expensive Wind is now … Continue reading Setting the record straight on President Trump’s recent wind comments
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Wind power in Brazil, 2,000 wind turbine blades sent in 2019 from Pecém
This is three times more than in 2018, when 683 wind turbine blades were sent to wind farms located in Brazilian states, the United States and Europe. The port of Pecém is ending this year, literally “wind to stern.” One of the main segments present in the Pecém Industrial and Port Complex contributed directly to … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil, 2,000 wind turbine blades sent in 2019 from Pecém
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Enel starts operations of 450 MW wind farm in U.S. and expands wind power project to 500 MW through new PPA with Danone
With its initial 450 MW, the High Lonesome wind farm in Upton and Crockett Counties, Texas, is the largest operating wind energy facility in Enel’s global renewable portfolio. The wind power project has been expanded by an additional 50 MW, thanks to a PPA with food and beverage company Danone North America, increasing the total … Continue reading Enel starts operations of 450 MW wind farm in U.S. and expands wind power project to 500 MW through new PPA with Danone
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Wind power in Norway: Vestas’ wind turbines for repowering
Vestas has received a 38 MW order from the utility Finnmark Kraft AS for the repowering of Havøygavlen Wind Farm on the island of Havøy in northern Norway, which is the world’s most northern wind farm. Located deep inside the arctic circle, with extreme climate conditions, this landmark project consists of nine V117-4.2 MW Typhoon … Continue reading Wind power in Norway: Vestas’ wind turbines for repowering
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DTEK Renewables intends to build 150 MW wind farm in Zaporizhia Oblast
DTEK Berdiansk Wind Power Plant LLC intends to build a 150 MW wind farm in Berdiansk district of Zaporizhia Oblast, according to the website of the unified register of environmental impact assessment. According to the report, it is planned to install from 25 to 60 wind turbines with a capacity of 2.5 MW each within … Continue reading DTEK Renewables intends to build 150 MW wind farm in Zaporizhia Oblast
Continue readingTrump on wind energy: “I’ve studied it more than anyone but I don’t understand any of that”
President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on wind energy at a rally held last Saturday in front of the pro-Trump student organization “Turning Point USA”. Trump resorted to criticizing wind turbines after speaking ill of the New Green Agreement, the proposal of left-wing Democrats to address climate change and inequality in the US. Trump argued … Continue reading Trump on wind energy: “I’ve studied it more than anyone but I don’t understand any of that”
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GE Announces 1215 MW Onshore Wind Energy Total Wins for the Year in China
With 2019 drawing to a close, GE Renewable Energy has now secured 1215 MW in wind power orders or commitments in the onshore wind farm sector in China for 2019. Combined, the wind turbines from these wind farms will power the equivalent of 85,0000 homes in China. These orders and commitments include: An order for … Continue reading GE Announces 1215 MW Onshore Wind Energy Total Wins for the Year in China
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Enercon supplies E-126 EP3 wind turbines for Oostflakkee wind energy project
ENERCON is supplying eight E-126 EP3/4 MW wind turbines for the wind farm Oostflakkee in the Netherlands. The order also includes turnkey installation and construction of a 50 kV transmission substation, and maintenance of the WECs during the operating phase. The operator is French energy producer Kallista Energy. Kallista Energy, the independent French renewable energy … Continue reading Enercon supplies E-126 EP3 wind turbines for Oostflakkee wind energy project
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India’s Wind Energy Sector Failed to Gain Speed in 2019
The wind energy sector, along with the rest of the renewable energy industry, has been facing multiple challenges on various fronts over the past few years and 2019 has been no different. The industry is still grappling with the slowing economy, low tariffs, tariff caps, curtailment, infrastructure constraints, and a plethora of duties and tariffs. Wind … Continue reading India’s Wind Energy Sector Failed to Gain Speed in 2019
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Wind power in Teruel: 5 other wind farms of Enel
The wind energy plants of Allueva, Sierra Pelarda, Muniesa, Farlán and San Pedro de Alacón have a total capacity of 167 MW and can generate 557 GWh per year.The development of wind turbines farms responds to Endesa’s strategy of reaching 10.2 GW of renewable installed capacity in 2022 thanks to an investment of 3.8 billion … Continue reading Wind power in Teruel: 5 other wind farms of Enel
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Wind energy resource assessment kicks off in Oman
A wind resource assessment (WRA) programme which is key to evaluating the feasibility of a wind power project at a given location has commenced, according to an official of Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), a Member of Nama Group. Brian Wood, Senior Adviser at the state-owned utility, said a contract for the WRA … Continue reading Wind energy resource assessment kicks off in Oman
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100% Wind power, Water, & Solar Energy Can & Should Be The Goal, Costs Less
The message from the COP 25 conference in Spain is that the world must rapidly decarbonize or face an existential crisis. No fooling. We have to slash carbon emissions by 55% over the next 10 years or we are all dead ducks. That includes the billionaires who frolic in Davos as well as the migrants … Continue reading 100% Wind power, Water, & Solar Energy Can & Should Be The Goal, Costs Less
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