Endorsers of the renewAfrica Initiative met with European Commission officials in Brussels to outline the master plan for a new financial tool supporting new renewable projects in Africa. The future of Africa is at a crossroads in Brussels. Enel Green Power and other European players in the renewables sector all gathered on January 28 in … Continue reading renewAfrica Initiative: Europe embraces the initiative sponsored by RES4Africa
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Celebrate wind energy August 16-22
Being in the midst of the dead of winter can make it feel like summer is a lifetime away. But August will be here before you know it, and that means it’s time to start thinking about #AmericanWindWeek 2020! We’re excited to celebrate all things wind for the fourth year in a row, this time … Continue reading Celebrate wind energy August 16-22
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Germany onshore wind energy growth slowed sharply in 2019
Germany saw a sharp fall in the number of new onshore wind turbines installed last year, industry groups said on Tuesday, urging the government to do more to boost numbers this year. Wind power is one of the most important drivers of Germany’s transition to renewable energy and a related target for green energy to … Continue reading Germany onshore wind energy growth slowed sharply in 2019
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Wind power in China, Vestas’ wind turbines for 84 MW wind farm
Vestas has received an 84 MW order in China that includes the supply of 22 V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.8 MW power optimised mode as well as a 5-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2020. Customer and project names are … Continue reading Wind power in China, Vestas’ wind turbines for 84 MW wind farm
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Boosting wind energy in Euskadi
To give impetus to the development of new projects that contribute to a greater presence of renewable energies in Euskadi is the objective of the Aixeindar society, formed by the energy agency of the Basque Government (Basque Energy Agency) and Iberdrola. His first efforts will focus on analyzing the different possibilities offered by the wind … Continue reading Boosting wind energy in Euskadi
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Vestas and DSV Panalpina form strategic partnership on project transport and general freight
To serve a truly global and growing marketplace for sustainable energy solutions and secure industry-leading profitability, Vestas aims to leverage our size, scale and volume. As a result, Vestas is actively looking for partners that can help scale our business efficiently, and we are excited to announce that Vestas and DSV Panalpina, a world leader … Continue reading Vestas and DSV Panalpina form strategic partnership on project transport and general freight
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WEC Energy to invest $345M in Illinois wind farm
WEC Energy Group Inc., which continues to grow its renewable energy business, said it will acquire an 80% ownership interest in Blooming Grove Wind Farm in Illinois for a total investment of $345 million. The project is being developed in McLean County, Illinois, by Invenergy LLC of Chicago. Commercial operation is expected to begin by the … Continue reading WEC Energy to invest $345M in Illinois wind farm
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EDP Renewables joins the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
EDP Renewables, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has joined the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index for the first time, gaining recognition as one of the companies making the greatest commitment to gender equality worldwide. The Spanish firm is, for the first time, included in … Continue reading EDP Renewables joins the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index
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Green Label: six Peruvian companies guarantee sustainability
Consumers’ growing attention to environmental sustainability requires companies to be transparent about their production processes and recognized for their sustainable management practices. According to a recent study by Ipsos, consumers have become increasingly aware of and careful about what they buy, selecting companies who’ve taken concrete actions to foster sustainability, but they have trouble distinguishing … Continue reading Green Label: six Peruvian companies guarantee sustainability
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Wind energy powering the transition to 5G
Renewable energy and telecoms. Two sectors set to grow dramatically over the coming years. There is a great opportunity for both to work together to deliver the energy transition. As we digitalise more of our lives, the telecom sector’s large power demand will continue to grow. 5G is set to be up to 100 times … Continue reading Wind energy powering the transition to 5G
Continue readingVestas becomes first wind energy supplier to set long-term safety targets
As the renewables sector continues to grow, Vestas’ is upholding its vision to become the global leader in sustainable energy solutions. Establishing a sustainable organisation, capable of achieving longevity amidst a rapidly evolving energy landscape is key to fulfilling this vision. Now, Vestas will become the first wind energy manufacturer to set long-term safety targets, … Continue reading Vestas becomes first wind energy supplier to set long-term safety targets
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Sea level rise to cause major economic impact in the absence of further climate action
Rising sea levels, a direct impact of the Earth’s warming climate, is intensifying coastal flooding. The findings of a new study show that the projected negative economy-wide effects of coastal flooding are already significant until 2050, but are then predicted to increase substantially towards the end of the century if no further climate action on … Continue reading Sea level rise to cause major economic impact in the absence of further climate action
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Clean energies are the energy future of Ecuador
Renewable energies such as wind and solar thermal energy are those that produce or obtain energy with minimal or no ecological impact on the environment, during its extraction and generation processes.There are different natural sources for the generation of energy, the most used are: hydraulics, which produces energy thanks to the movement of water, wind … Continue reading Clean energies are the energy future of Ecuador
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IRENA publishes the report “The future of wind energy”
IRENA, the International Renewable Energy Agency, has published a new report on wind energy, “Future of the Wind”. See below some highlights of the work: The accelerated deployment of wind power, together with significant electrification, could provide a large part (6.3 Gt) of the annual reductions in CO2 emissions required by 2050.Wind energy can cover … Continue reading IRENA publishes the report “The future of wind energy”
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MHI Vestas Installs Flagship V174-9.5 MW wind turbines
Following the V174-9.5 MW turbine’s market launch in February 2019, the prototype has now been successfully installed at Østerild National Test Centre in Denmark. The robust test program at the Danish Test Centre Østerild will enable MHI Vestas to thoroughly monitor the reliability and performance output of the company’s flagship offshore wind turbine. “The construction … Continue reading MHI Vestas Installs Flagship V174-9.5 MW wind turbines
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Opportunities during US offshore wind power development
AWEA and the University of Delaware’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind partner to help the public more easily participate in the existing federal feedback process. As momentum to build large-scale U.S. offshore wind farms continues, a new guide released today will increase public transparency into the federal regulatory process governing offshore wind energy development. The … Continue reading Opportunities during US offshore wind power development
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EDP Renováveis hosts a debate on Colombia’s wind energy market
The conference was attended by representatives from the Colombian government, including the Deputy Minister of Energy, as well as other important players in the energy industry. Reflecting on the best strategies to combat climate change through innovation and clean energy, the event highlighted Colombia’s energy potential. EDP Renováveis, S.A. (“EDPR”)—a world leader in renewable energies … Continue reading EDP Renováveis hosts a debate on Colombia’s wind energy market
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India installed 7.5 GW of solar power and 2.4 GW of wind energy in 2019
India’s renewable energy capacity increased to 86 GW in 2019, according to new figures from JMK Research & Analytics, with 7.5 GW of new utility-scale solar capacity being added, and 2.4 GW of new wind power capacity. Indian clean energy consultancy firm JMK Research & Analytics published Indian renewable energy capacity addition data last week … Continue reading India installed 7.5 GW of solar power and 2.4 GW of wind energy in 2019
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Germany offshore wind power capacity reaches 7.5 GW
A total of 1,469 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 7,516 MW feed electricity into the German offshore wind energy industry grid as of now. 160 wind turbines with a capacity of 1,111 MW were connected to the grid in 2019. According to a joint press release from country’s wind energy associations said: “Offshore … Continue reading Germany offshore wind power capacity reaches 7.5 GW
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Envision Energy commissions 2 wind energy projects in Gujarat
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Envision Energy said it has commissioned two wind power projects with a total capacity of 232.5 MW in Gujarat. The contracts involved a 197.5 MW wind power project for Actis-backed Sprng Energy and a 35 MW wind farm for ReNew Power which were awarded under tranche 1 of Gujarat Urja Vikas … Continue reading Envision Energy commissions 2 wind energy projects in Gujarat
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