Wind farm to be equipped with seven Nordex N163/5.X wind turbines. First Finnish wind farm of the VSB Group. VSB has commissioned the Nordex Group to equip its first Finnish wind farm, named “Juurakko”, with the manufacturer’s latest 5 MW wind turbine technology for light-wind sites. As of spring 2022, the Nordex Group will install … Continue reading Wind energy in Finland, Nordex wind turbines for 40 MW wind farm
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Colossal six months for offshore wind energy investment in first half of 2020
Renewable energy capacity investment showed great resilience in the first half of 2020, in the face of the unprecedented economic shock caused by the coronavirus, according to the latest figures from research company BloombergNEF (BNEF).The data, drawn from BNEF’s world-leading database of deals and projects, show that one sub-sector of renewables – offshore wind – … Continue reading Colossal six months for offshore wind energy investment in first half of 2020
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China’s self-developed 10-MW offshore wind turbine starts operation
An offshore wind turbine with a capacity of 10 MW started operating Sunday in east China’s Fujian Province, according to Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC), the turbine’s manufacturer based in the southwestern city of Chengdu. It is estimated that the wind energy converter, jointly developed by DEC and China Three Gorges Corporation, can produce 40 million … Continue reading China’s self-developed 10-MW offshore wind turbine starts operation
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Slovenia adopts national zoning plan for Rogatec wind farm
The Government of Slovenia has adopted a decision on the implementation of a national zoning plan for the Rogatec wind farm. The decision on the implementation of a national zoning plan for the Rogatec wind farm has been prepared on the initiative of the Ministry of Infrastructure. In October last 2019, the Ministry of the … Continue reading Slovenia adopts national zoning plan for Rogatec wind farm
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Fasteners and cables for MHI Vestas wind energy projects in Taiwan to be produced by local companies
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has reached agreements with local Taiwanese suppliers to source both fasteners and cables, becoming the only wind turbine manufacturer to source these components locally. Deepening its commitments to Taiwan, MHI Vestas has become the only wind turbine manufacturer to source fasteners and cables locally, signing agreements with Boltun Corporation (Boltun) for … Continue reading Fasteners and cables for MHI Vestas wind energy projects in Taiwan to be produced by local companies
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Vietnam continues to add more wind power
In Vietnam, we are thrilled to see non-stop good news for the industry over the past few weeks: the additional 7GW of wind farm projects being approved by the government in the PDP 7; the passing of the DPPA rules; as well as the ongoing process for the FIT2 of wind energy in post 2021. … Continue reading Vietnam continues to add more wind power
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Wind energy in Iran, Wind Power Coming to Sistan-Baluchestan
Located in the Mil-e Nader village in Zabol City, the wind farm will have 20 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts, manufactured by Mapna Company.A 50-megawatt wind farm in Sistan-Baluchestan Province will start partial operation by fall, managing director of Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Management Company (Tavanir) said. “With a … Continue reading Wind energy in Iran, Wind Power Coming to Sistan-Baluchestan
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Spain’s Greenalia Joins World Forum Offshore Wind
Greenalia, a Spanish company working to develop a floating offshore wind farm in the Canary Islands, has joined WFO (World Forum Offshore Wind), The first worldwide association with an exclusive focus on promoting offshore wind energy internationally. “For Greenalia, joining this forum is an excellent opportunity to grow its network of companies and professionals within … Continue reading Spain’s Greenalia Joins World Forum Offshore Wind
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Vestas enters into a wind power service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Croatia
Leveraging industry-leading multibrand service capabilities, Vestas has secured a service agreement for the Croatian wind energy project Orjak in northern Croatia from VJETROELEKTRANA ORJAK d.o.o., a daughter company of ECOwind Handels-und Wartungs-GmbH, which is a subsidiary of global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. Vestas will deliver the maintenance of the project’s five Senvion MM92-2.05 wind … Continue reading Vestas enters into a wind power service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Croatia
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EU Energy System Integration and Hydrogen Strategies: no climate neutrality without renewables-based electrification
With today’s presentation of the EU Energy System Integration Strategy and the EU Hydrogen Strategy, the EU sets course for a greener future by promoting direct electrification across the whole economy and the use of renewable hydrogen in hard-to-abate sectors. “It’s good these new EU Strategies recognise the primary role of direct electrification. Electrifying heating, … Continue reading EU Energy System Integration and Hydrogen Strategies: no climate neutrality without renewables-based electrification
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Nordex obtains a major order for 312 MW of wind energy in Spain
Largest wind farm in Spain generating electricity at market price. First Spanish project for Enlight Renewable Energy.Nordex has obtained a large order from Spain end of June: the Group will supply and install N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines in the 4.8 MW operating mode for the 312 MW “Gecama” wind farm. The customer is Enlight Renewable Energy, … Continue reading Nordex obtains a major order for 312 MW of wind energy in Spain
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Wind energy in Lower Saxony, Enercon wind turbines for 220 MW wind farm plants
Framework agreement signed with Schierloh Engineering and VR Energieprojekte Wildeshauser Geest / Partners install 6 wind farms with a total of 41 EP5 and EP3 wind turbines. ENERCON has secured new wind power project orders for 220 MW in Lower Saxony. A total of 6 wind farms with 41 wind energy converters are planned for … Continue reading Wind energy in Lower Saxony, Enercon wind turbines for 220 MW wind farm plants
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Siemens Gamesa leads the way in India with the launch of its next generation wind turbine
The company continues to shape the market with this new generation wind turbine in the 3MW segment, which is specifically designed for the Indian winds. The new SG 3.4-145 can operate at up to 3.6 MW with flexible rating strategy and delivers 48% more Annual Energy Production (AEP) than its predecessor in the country, the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa leads the way in India with the launch of its next generation wind turbine
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Enel Green Power and Norfund join forces to develop renewable projects in India
Enel Green Power and Norfund entered into a long-term, joint investment partnership to finance, build and operate new renewable projects in India.The agreement is aimed at boosting the development of renewables in India, in line with the sustainability, decarbonization and renewables targets of the companies and the country’s renewable energy goals.Enel Green Power will be … Continue reading Enel Green Power and Norfund join forces to develop renewable projects in India
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Iberdrola receives €800 million in financing from EIB and ICO to boost the green recovery in Spain
These funds will go to building photovoltaic plants and wind power farms in several locations, most of which are in rural transition regions. Iberdrola today signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to drive the green recovery by developing new renewable energy capacity in Spain. To … Continue reading Iberdrola receives €800 million in financing from EIB and ICO to boost the green recovery in Spain
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GE Consortium to Build State-of-the-Art HVDC System for RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
The world’s number two offshore wind power further strengthens its UK renewable energy business with a 1.4GW milestone in Sofia.GE Renewable Energy and Sembcorp Marine network solutions chosen as preferred providers of high voltage direct current transmission system. More than 50% of the components will be manufactured at local facilities, with ample opportunity for the … Continue reading GE Consortium to Build State-of-the-Art HVDC System for RWE Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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IRENA Outlines Key Actions Needed to Accelerate solar and wind energy in Lebanon
Lebanon has the potential to generate up to 30 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Renewable Energy Outlook: Lebanon report suggests that scaling-up renewable energy adoption can help the country meet growing energy demand, support economic growth, … Continue reading IRENA Outlines Key Actions Needed to Accelerate solar and wind energy in Lebanon
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Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
The Board of Directors of the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), meeting yesterday 07/08, has appointed the previously vice-president of AEE on behalf of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Juan Diego Díaz Vega.The new president replaces José López-Tafall Bascuñana, after a brief presidency motivated by his appointment as ANFAC CEO.The period that begins is key because … Continue reading Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
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BBVA closes a landmark energy transaction with CIP for the construction of onshore wind farms in Aragon
BBVA has closed with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), one of the leading global investors in renewable energy, a green loan, long-term project financing credit facility for the investment in the Monegros portfolio of 12 onshore wind farms in Aragon, Spain. BBVA has had all significant roles, including sole bookrunner, structuring bank and green loan coordinator … Continue reading BBVA closes a landmark energy transaction with CIP for the construction of onshore wind farms in Aragon
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OLADE and IRENA Put solar and wind energy at Heart of Economic Recovery in Latin America and Caribbean
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) will boost ties to put the renewables driven energy transformation at the heart of Latin America and the Caribbean’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak. The efforts build on an existing Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) originally signed by the two organisations in … Continue reading OLADE and IRENA Put solar and wind energy at Heart of Economic Recovery in Latin America and Caribbean
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