The tutorial consists of 48 videos in total, grouped in seven thematic blocks. After introducing to the basics of concentrating solar power (CSP), the course units impart substantial knowledge and practical experience about quality control and project planning in CSP plants. The video language is English. Available on this channel:Unit 0: Welcome and IntroductionUnit 01: … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power Video Tutorial
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Renewable energy is now the least-cost option in the power sector
Switching to renewable power is a no-brainer. Progress is slow in the two larger sectors, heating/cooling and transport. Governments continue to subsidise fossil fuels and keep regulatory frameworks in place, which support centralised, high-carbon energy production and consumption. Renewable energy had another record-breaking year in 2019, as installed power capacity grew more than 200 gigawatts … Continue reading Renewable energy is now the least-cost option in the power sector
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Ireland to meet 2020 wind energy target
The new figures show that Ireland is on track to meet its 2020 wind energy target after a few months of new wind turbines additions. The 2020 target is to get 40% of the country’s electricity from renewables, and figures from the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) show that wind provided 28.5% of Ireland’s electricity … Continue reading Ireland to meet 2020 wind energy target
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GWEC expects more than 205 GW of offshore wind energy to be added worldwide by 2030
GWEC anticipates that by 2030 more than 205 GW of offshore wind power capacity will be added globally, including at least 6.2 GW of floating offshore wind turbines. The figure represents a growth of 15 GW over the estimates that GWEC Market Intelligence itself made before Covid-19, demonstrating the resilience of the sector to play … Continue reading GWEC expects more than 205 GW of offshore wind energy to be added worldwide by 2030
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Building a future in wind power: Research locally, export globally
At The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) we are committed to strengthening and diversifying how we impact our students, our community and our global efforts. As we’ve experienced the pandemic and oil and gas downturn, we are witnessing firsthand the importance of this commitment, and it feels more important than ever to align with … Continue reading Building a future in wind power: Research locally, export globally
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Wind energy in Egypt, EBRD approves loan for Gulf of Suez wind farm
The wind power plant is to be located in the Gulf of Suez, approximately 40 km north-west of Ras Ghareb.The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a long-term senior loan of $50m (equivalent to €42m) for Egypt to construct a 500 MW wind farm. The plant is to be located in the … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt, EBRD approves loan for Gulf of Suez wind farm
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Facebook backs Tipperary wind farm
Facebook will help develop a new wind farm in Co Tipperary to power its expanding data center campus in Clonee, Co Meath, and its European headquarters in Dublin. The wind power project represents a new phase of Facebook’s 10-year power supply agreement reached in 2016 with Brookfield Renewable Partners, the Canada-based global fund that bought … Continue reading Facebook backs Tipperary wind farm
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Webinar recap: What you need to know from Solar 101
After witnessing the success of the Wind 101 Webinar Series, I was eager to dive into the Solar 101 series. As mentioned in my recap of Wind 101, I am new to the renewable energy space and was ready to diversify my knowledge even more with this next installment of the 101 Webinar Series. Solar … Continue reading Webinar recap: What you need to know from Solar 101
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Rio Grande do Norte leads in installed wind energy capacity in Brazil
Information from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association shows that Rio Grande do Norte concentrates 27% of the country’s production, with a total generation of 4 gigawatts of installed capacity. Rio Grande do Norte has 4 gigawatts of installed wind power capacity, according to information from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica). The value represents 27% … Continue reading Rio Grande do Norte leads in installed wind energy capacity in Brazil
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Boralex : Completes $805 Million Refinancing for its Niagara Region Wind Farm (230 MW) in Ontario, Canada
Boralex is pleased to announce that it has completed the approximately $805 million refinancing over 16 years for its 230 MW Niagara Region Wind Farm (NRWF) in the Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada. NRWF was commissioned on November 2, 2016 and is held in partnership with the Six Nations of the Grand River Indigenous community. Boralex operates the site … Continue reading Boralex : Completes $805 Million Refinancing for its Niagara Region Wind Farm (230 MW) in Ontario, Canada
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Enel Green Power connects a 51 mw wind farm to the grid in Cuenca
The 51 MW renewable energy plant, located in Motilla del Palancar, involved a 57 million euro investment and.will generate more than 144 GWh per year.As part of the Enel Green Power plan for Creating Shared Value (CSV) associated with the construction of the wind farm, actions have been proposed to improve the City Council’s energy … Continue reading Enel Green Power connects a 51 mw wind farm to the grid in Cuenca
Continue readingFacebook bets on solar and wind energy
Facebook expands renewable footprint and buys solar and wind energy in the United States and Ireland.Corporate appetite for cheap clean energy has been a major recent factor influencing the growth of wind power Facebook Inc. will purchase a large amount of wind power in the United States and Ireland to support its operations. The social … Continue reading Facebook bets on solar and wind energy
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First wind power achieved at Blauwwind wind farm
The first of over 825,000 Dutch households is now receiving clean electricity from the Borssele III/IV offshore wind energy project as first power is flowing to the Dutch grid. As of today, the 731.5 MW Borssele III/IV offshore wind farm has achieved first power, a result of close collaboration between the Blauwwind project partners and … Continue reading First wind power achieved at Blauwwind wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa leads drive for maximum blade testing efficiency
Siemens Gamesa’s blade test center in Aalborg, Denmark, home of the world’s largest test stand, is the first non-commercial inhouse blade test facility in the world to gain IECRE approval. The approval was granted in the highest level required (stage (4) with a high independency of certification bodies. Many external independent test laboratories are IECRE … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa leads drive for maximum blade testing efficiency
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Nordex Group receives revolving syndicated loan of EUR 350 million
Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has secured a revolving syndicated line of credit of € 350 million under the federal government’s loan guarantee program with the participation of the states of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Hamburg. “With this line of credit, we are protecting the company from the effects on our operating business and the remaining uncertainties … Continue reading Nordex Group receives revolving syndicated loan of EUR 350 million
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Wind workforce webinar series to kick off #AmericanWindWeek 2020
Pursuing a career in the wind energy industry is a bet on a brighter, cleaner tomorrow. To help both industry employers recruit the best and brightest as well as provide students with the essential resources to set them on a path toward a rewarding career in the wind energy workforce, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory … Continue reading Wind workforce webinar series to kick off #AmericanWindWeek 2020
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Hoya de Lucas wind farm is approved
The Council of the Government of the Canary Islands, at the proposal of the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Fight against Climate Change and Territorial Planning of the Government of the Canary Islands, today agreed to execute the decree called ‘Hoya de Lucas Wind Farm Modified Project’ promoted by Disa Tenerife Eólica , in the municipality … Continue reading Hoya de Lucas wind farm is approved
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RWE delivers solar power from its Canadian solar farm to Direct Energy
RWE has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Direct Energy Marketing Limited for the supply of power from RWE’s Canadian Hull solar plant (25 megawatt, MW). The photovoltaic plant, located in Southern Alberta, started commercial operation recently and will now provide an important part of the electricity that Direct Energy needs to supply its … Continue reading RWE delivers solar power from its Canadian solar farm to Direct Energy
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UK Government announces plans to quadruple offshore wind power by 2030
The UK Government will conduct a review of current energy infrastructure at sea as it sets its sights on expanding offshore wind energy. Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng announced the move, which aims to the help the UK increase offshore wind power from 10 GW to 40 GW by 2030. It’s claimed the improvement could help … Continue reading UK Government announces plans to quadruple offshore wind power by 2030
Continue readingAES Tietê signs the acquisition of 178 MW of wind power from J. Malucelli in Brazil
AES Tietê acquired for R $ 650 million from J. Malucelli Energia the total participation in the Brasventos Eolo wind farms (formerly King of the Winds 1), King of the Winds 3 and Miassaba 3, which make up the Ventus Wind Complex.The units have an installed capacity of 187 megawatts (MW), with 100% contracted operation … Continue reading AES Tietê signs the acquisition of 178 MW of wind power from J. Malucelli in Brazil
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