Iberdrola predicts renewables will take ‘much more relevant position’ in Australia in coming years – and hopes to develop further projects. Iberdrola’s head of renewables, Xabier Viteri, said that in the new year the company would also probably increase its target for renewable energy from the “ambitious” target of 10GW by 2022. “Our ambition is … Continue reading Iberdrola to put $500m into Australian wind energy and solar farm
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For Tamil Nadu’s wind energy sector, the future may not be a breeze
. The top producer of wind energy in the country and home to India’s biggest wind farm with an installed capacity of 1,500 MW at Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu’s generation, however, is slowing. According to data from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Tamil Nadu produced 10,147.1 million units of power from wind energy … Continue reading For Tamil Nadu’s wind energy sector, the future may not be a breeze
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547 Energy and Enora secure 135 MW wind power Projects in Greece
547 Energy in partnership with Enora, been awarded by the RAE in Greece four 20-year PPA for 135 MW of wind energy projects located in Central Macedonia. “This is an exciting milestone for 547 Energy as it marks our entrance into the European market. We are very pleased to partner with ENORA, a leader in … Continue reading 547 Energy and Enora secure 135 MW wind power Projects in Greece
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Latest auctions prove onshore wind energy will be crucial for the energy transition
EU countries have less than two weeks left to submit the final version of their 2030 National Energy & Climate Plans to the European Commission. These plans will explain how Member States envisage to manage their energy transition in the next decade in order to contribute to the EU 2030 Climate & Energy objectives. And … Continue reading Latest auctions prove onshore wind energy will be crucial for the energy transition
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Wind energy in Poland, Elawan Energy is awarded 36 MW wind farm
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 company said . The group indicated that the development of this wind power involves … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Elawan Energy is awarded 36 MW wind farm
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Aquila Capital has acquired the shares in Øyfjellet Wind AS
Aquila Capital has acquired all shares in Øyfjellet Wind AS, that holds the rights to establish wind farm Øyfjellet with a capacity of 400 MW. Through a press release on July 12th, 2019, Eolus made public a conditional agreement with Aquila Capital regarding the sale of wind farm Øyfjellet. The conditions in the agreement has … Continue reading Aquila Capital has acquired the shares in Øyfjellet Wind AS
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Vattenfall’s last coal power plant in the Netherlands is closing
The closing of Hemweg 8 is the result of legislation by the Dutch government that has decided to phase out coal production in the country. Alexander van Ofwegen, Director of Heat & Production at Vattenfall Netherlands says: “Vattenfall sees no future for coal” and in the coal phase-out discussion in the Netherlands we have been clear … Continue reading Vattenfall’s last coal power plant in the Netherlands is closing
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Wind energy in Germany, PNE AG won wind farm
Wind farm developer and takeover target PNE AG won around 30 megawatts in Germany’s latest onshore wind power auction, capturing a 6% share of the total on offer. Fifty six bids were approved, of which seven were won by PNE, Germany’s network agency Bundesnetzagentur said. Other winners included ABO Wind, EnBW and MVV’s Juwi. PNE … Continue reading Wind energy in Germany, PNE AG won wind farm
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Wind power in Bolivia, Puerto Jennefer received first wind turbines
For 15 days, personnel from Puerto Jennefer dedicated themselves to unloading components for the installation of wind turbines of a Santa Cruz wind energy project. The information was released by the National Electricity Company (ENDE) of Bolivia, which also indicated that the cargo arrived at the port on December 2. These are the oversized components … Continue reading Wind power in Bolivia, Puerto Jennefer received first wind turbines
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2020s promise to be both challenging and game-changing for wind energy
We will begin the new decade with 27 new National Energy and Climate Plans – which EU Governments need to submit to Brussels by the end of this month. These Plans will define the shape and size of the wind markets you operate in for the next 10 years and will act as investment brochures … Continue reading 2020s promise to be both challenging and game-changing for wind energy
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EDP Renováveis is awarded for 307 MW of wind power at Polish energy auction
EDP Renováveis, S.A. (“EDPR”), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has secured 15-year Contract-for-Difference (“CfD”) at the Polish energy auction to sell electricity produced by a portfolio of 11 wind farms with a total capacity of 307 MW. The projects are expected to become … Continue reading EDP Renováveis is awarded for 307 MW of wind power at Polish energy auction
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Ørsted and partners secure funding for renewable hydrogen project
Within energy, Avedøre is best known for housing Ørsted’s large biomass-fuelled CHP plant, Avedøre Power Station, but in the future, the area might become home to more than heat and power production. This became clear when the Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP) under the Danish Energy Agency decided to support the H2RES project … Continue reading Ørsted and partners secure funding for renewable hydrogen project
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Malawi’s first solar energy project reaches financial close
One of Malawi’s first solar projects has reached financial close after attracting investment volume totaling $67 million USD. Initial site works have begun in Nkhotakota, and construction of the first phase is targeted for completion by March 2020. Once complete, the project will add 46 MW of clean energy to the local power supply. Developed … Continue reading Malawi’s first solar energy project reaches financial close
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Wind energy in Aragon, Enel Green Power Spain connects 4 wind farm plants
Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has connected the El Campo, La Estanca, Loma Gorda and Santo Domingo de Luna wind farms to the network, which have a total capacity of 98 MW and have supposed an investment of 100 million euros. They are located in the province of Zaragoza and, with … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, Enel Green Power Spain connects 4 wind farm plants
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UK government affirms 40 GW offshore wind energy commitment
Her Majesty the Queen presented her speech to both houses of parliament, outlining the UK government’s proposed polices and legislative plans and marking the opening of the new parliamentary year. It was revealed that the UK’s target for installed offshore wind energy has been raised to 40 GW by 2030, and that the UK government … Continue reading UK government affirms 40 GW offshore wind energy commitment
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China uses offshore wind turbines with foreign investment
China’s first offshore wind farm with foreign investment and the country’s farthest and most difficult wind farm was put into use on Wednesday in East China, which a project employee said demonstrates foreign companies’ trust in China’s offshore power market. Seventy-five wind turbines have been connected to the grid, marking the official commissioning of the … Continue reading China uses offshore wind turbines with foreign investment
Continue readingEDP Renewables secures 20-year Greek auction for wind energy
EDP Renewables (EDPR) has secured a 20-year differential (CfD) contract at a Greek energy auction for the sale of wind power generated by the 33-megawatt (MW) capacity of the Xironomi park, a statement was announced Wednesday. “With this new contract, which represents 13% of the total auction capacity, EDPR strengthens its presence in Greece with … Continue reading EDP Renewables secures 20-year Greek auction for wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa extends its €2.5 billion syndicated financing facility
Siemens Gamesa has strengthened its long-term funding structure by securing an improvement in the conditions of its main financing facility and incorporating sustainability criteria. The operation was highly successful, securing commitments from 22 banks and being more than 50% oversubscribed. Specifically, the company has extended the maturity of its €2.5 billion syndicated facility, arranged in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa extends its €2.5 billion syndicated financing facility
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Poland’s power auctions in 2019 will go to planned wind farm projects
Most of the $4.4 billion support provided by Poland’s power auctions in 2019 will go to planned wind farm projects, which would translate into 2.2 gigawatt of new wind power capacity in the coal-reliant state, the energy market regulator (URE) said on Thursday. Poland, which generates most of its electricity from coal, has struggled to … Continue reading Poland’s power auctions in 2019 will go to planned wind farm projects
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Wind energy in Denmark, Siemens Gamesa wind turbines debuts
The first of Siemens Gamesa’s new SG 5.0-132 model of wind turbines will be installed on the island of Thyholm, close to the Limfjorden fjord in Denmark. The wind turbines will be installed at the Torp Vindmoellepark wind farm, which is the second project in Denmark to be operated without subsidies. Siemens Gamesa has entered … Continue reading Wind energy in Denmark, Siemens Gamesa wind turbines debuts
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