In detail, the project consists of 31 wind turbines of two different unit size (2 MW and 3.6 MW). Each wind farm is connected to the medium voltage (MV) network. Electrical equipment such as internal array cabling, transformers (LV/MV) and civil works (foundations, access and internal roads) are included in the scope of the project. The … Continue reading EIB supports wind energy in Portugal by financing three EDPR wind farms
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Wind energy generated 32.7% of electricity in November in Spain
Renewable energy covered 48.6% of electricity demand in November in Spain, wind power generated 32.7%, solar thermal 0.4% and photovoltaic 2.3%. The demand for national electricity in November is estimated at 21,966 GWh, 0.4% lower than that registered in the same month of the previous year. If the effects of the calendar and temperatures are … Continue reading Wind energy generated 32.7% of electricity in November in Spain
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Replace Andorra’s thermal coal with wind energy, solar and storage
The proposed project for the Andorra coal plant has an investment of more than 1,487 million euros. Of the 1,725 ??MW of renewable energy, 1,585 MW will correspond to what will be the largest solar power plant under construction in Europe, 139 MW will be wind power and the project will have a large-scale storage … Continue reading Replace Andorra’s thermal coal with wind energy, solar and storage
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First electric plane
The Harbor Air company announced that the world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft will take off today to Richmond, Canada. According to the Canadian company, the goal is to have a fully electric fleet that is eco-sustainable. To achieve this, he allied with the American manufacturer magniX, which designed a new battery that will provide … Continue reading First electric plane
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New wind energy tower technique
A Brazilian company, Dois A Engenharia e Tecnologia, concluded this week the execution of the first prefabricated wind turbine bases in Brazil with several advances in the assembly of wind farms. The new technology is being applied at wind farm Ventos, in Serra do Mel-Voltalia. With the use of the new technology, there is a … Continue reading New wind energy tower technique
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Renewable hydrogen will help to become fossil free
Hydrogen can play an essential role for the decarbonisation of society and in particular reducing the CO2-emissions sectors such as steel and chemical industry but also heavy duty and public transport. Hydrogen Europe is a European branch association based in Brussels, representing more than 150 companies, national associations and research centres active in the area … Continue reading Renewable hydrogen will help to become fossil free
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Wind energy flows into Senegal’s grid
The 158.7 megawatt (MW) Parc Eolien Taiba N’Diaye (PETN) wind project was connected to Senegal’s national electricity grid this week after 10 months of construction. Renewable energy firm Lekela said almost all the turbines required for the project have been built, with the final turbines set to be constructed by the end of the year. … Continue reading Wind energy flows into Senegal’s grid
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Wind energy in Chile, Nordex to supply N149 wind turbines for an 86 MW wind farm for Mainstream Renewable Power
Nordex has received its first order for its N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines from Chile. Mainstream Renewable Power, the global wind and solar development company, has ordered 18 wind turbines from the Delta4000 series for the “Alena” wind farm. The Nordex Group will supply the N149 wind turbines in the 4.8 MW operating mode. Mainstream has also … Continue reading Wind energy in Chile, Nordex to supply N149 wind turbines for an 86 MW wind farm for Mainstream Renewable Power
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GE Renewable Energy to supply wind turbines for Sweden’s Cypress-equipped wind farm
GE Renewable Energy has been selected to supply 26 of its Cypress platform onshore wind turbines to the 143 MW Blåbergsliden wind farm. The wind power project is GE Renewable Energy’s second Cypress deal in Sweden. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by Holmen as the wind turbine supplier for the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to supply wind turbines for Sweden’s Cypress-equipped wind farm
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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 132 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a 132 MW order from Akuo Energy, a worldwide player in Renewable Energy, for the wind power projects Wielowies, located in southern Poland and EP 44 and Gniew, located in northern Poland. All three wind power projects will comprise tailored solutions including site-specific rotor sizes, ratings and hub heights that will cater … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 132 MW wind farm
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Wind power manages to suspend changes to clean certificates in Mexico
The renewable energy industry was able to permanently suspend the changes to the Clean Energy Certificates (CEL) imposed by the Ministry of Energy (Sener) at the end of October, so these modifications remained without force until the Judiciary resolves the amparo lawsuits that weigh on them. “The Judicial Branch of the Federation decided to keep … Continue reading Wind power manages to suspend changes to clean certificates in Mexico
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Trump leads climate denialism and mocks wind energy
He says that if she had won “the corrupt Hillary” the country would be full of wind turbines. It has been during a rally in the state of Pennsylvania, one of the most supporters of its policies and where steel companies are the major emitters of polluting gases. Faced with an audience delivered, the president … Continue reading Trump leads climate denialism and mocks wind energy
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Catalonia suppresses wind power barriers
The Parliament has validated the decree law on climate emergency, which eliminates administrative obstacles to implement renewable energy by repealing a previous decree of 2009 that limited the creation of wind energy and photovoltaic parks and placed Catalonia in the queue in this area. The decree has been voted favorably by all the groups of … Continue reading Catalonia suppresses wind power barriers
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UNDP and IRENA Poised to Support Breakthroughs on Renewables
Solar, wind energy, and hydro power offer affordable path towards clean energy for all – UNDP to help 100 countries strengthen their Nationally-Determined Contributions. Nations around the world should embark on a massive and immediate shift to renewable energy, the United Nations and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) said today, adding that such a … Continue reading UNDP and IRENA Poised to Support Breakthroughs on Renewables
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The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued a statement regarding Elizabeth Warren’s “Blue New Deal” Plan
“Policies like those proposed in Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s ‘Blue New Deal’ will play an important role in growing offshore wind into the next major homegrown energy source. Offshore wind will create thousands of jobs and a new American supply chain and will revitalize coastal and port communities – all while supplying clean energy to many … Continue reading The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued a statement regarding Elizabeth Warren’s “Blue New Deal” Plan
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Wind energy in Turkey, Nordex’ wind turbines for 62 MW wind farm
Nordex has once again won an order for the construction of a wind farm with large wind turbines in Turkey and underlined its market-leading position. The company will supply thirteen N133/4.8 wind turbines for the Mersinli wind farm. The 62.4 MW order also includes a premium service over ten years. It is the first order … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey, Nordex’ wind turbines for 62 MW wind farm
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Denmark plans to build artificial islands for wind energy
Denmark is pursuing plans to build one or more artificial islands surrounded by offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 10 gigawatts, capable of supplying up to 10 million households, the climate and energy ministry has said. The country, which produced 41% of its energy from wind power in 2018, the highest level in Europe, … Continue reading Denmark plans to build artificial islands for wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa completes the 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb project, Egypt’s biggest wind farm
The wind farm is equipped with 125 2.1 MW wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) announced starting commercial operation of the largest wind farm ever built in Egypt, the 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb project, located in the Gulf of Suez, close to Ras Ghareb town. The wind farm, equipped with 125 2.1 MW wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa completes the 262.5 MW Ras Ghareb project, Egypt’s biggest wind farm
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Renewables associations come together to promote development
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) has joined the commitment to develop renewable energy along with other Spanish associations, and representatives from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay. An agreement signed in the framework of the Energy Day of COP25, and with which the Spanish wind sector is identified as a key technology to … Continue reading Renewables associations come together to promote development
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Vestas reinforces its leadership in Chile’s wind energy with 185 MW
The Cerro Tigre wind power project also reinforces Vestas’ leadership in the Southern Cone region, comprising Chile, Argentina and Uruguay, where the company holds a 50 percent market share. The global wind and solar development company, Mainstream Renewable Power has placed a 185 MW order for the Cerro Tigre wind farm, to be located in … Continue reading Vestas reinforces its leadership in Chile’s wind energy with 185 MW
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