Construction of the V1-2 wind power plant – a joint venture between the Truong Thanh Vietnam Group and the Thai-based Sermsang Power Corporation Public Company Limited – kicked off in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on August 14. Covering about 1,220 ha in Duyen Hai town’s Truong Long Hoa commune, the 48 MWp … Continue reading Construction of Vietnam-Thailand wind power plant underway
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Enercon is planning to restructure its production network in Germany
As part of the new focus on international markets, centres of excellence for nacelle and generator construction are to be developed at the Aurich and Magdeburg sites. Restructuring will take place in close cooperation with ENERCON’s existing production partners. The aim is to integrate some of the responsible external companies into ENERCON during the process … Continue reading Enercon is planning to restructure its production network in Germany
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The pandemic helps and doubles the share of wind power and solar energy in the world
Solar and wind energy have doubled their share in the last five years, and already represent almost 10% of the energy produced in the world, according to an analysis by the British environmental group Ember. Ember analyzed 48 countries that account for 83% of the world’s electricity. Data showed that wind farm and solar energy … Continue reading The pandemic helps and doubles the share of wind power and solar energy in the world
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Pakistan signs PPA agreement with 13 IPPs functioning on wind power
The government sources said that the agreement will lay the basis for buying electricity from power producers in the future and also fix tariff issues. The government signed a new deal with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) on Friday in a bid to bring down the cost of electricity generation and reduce the circular debt. The … Continue reading Pakistan signs PPA agreement with 13 IPPs functioning on wind power
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The strong wind season generates record peaks in wind energy generation in the northeast region of Brazil
The “season of strong winds” is open, as the phenomenon that occurs in northeast Brazil is known, during this period, which runs from July to October, an increase in the quality and intensity of the winds is noted due to currents marine. For this, it is common to reach record peaks of wind energy generation, … Continue reading The strong wind season generates record peaks in wind energy generation in the northeast region of Brazil
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Concentrated solar power plants to produce electricity at night thanks to storage technology
Thermal energy storage (TES) systems can boost the conversion of solar thermal into electricity. They allow the efficient storage of heat during the day so that electricity production continues at night. Currently, the expansion of small and midsized concentrated solar power plants is limited because of the shortage of tailor-made TES systems. TES plays a … Continue reading Concentrated solar power plants to produce electricity at night thanks to storage technology
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The U.S. wind industry installed over 2,500 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity in the second quarter of 2020
The U.S. wind industry installed over 2,500 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity in the second quarter of 2020, bringing total American capacity to nearly 110,000 MW, according to the newly released Wind Powers America Second Quarter Report 2020. The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) report reveals that many U.S. wind developers managed to … Continue reading The U.S. wind industry installed over 2,500 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity in the second quarter of 2020
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: We are wind
Chris Brown is AWEA’s Board Chair and President, Vestas North America Nearly 40 years ago, Vestas sold its first turbine in North America. Almost 30 years ago, Congress prioritized renewable energy development when they passed the Production Tax Credit (PTC) into law. Twenty years ago, California was the leader in wind installations. Ten years ago, … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: We are wind
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Wind power in Chile, works for the Ancud Wind Farm
In the midst of the strong economic crisis that Chile is facing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the President of the Republic announced during his last public account that they would begin as a Government a strong work to prioritize a series of public and private investment projects with the objective of reactivating … Continue reading Wind power in Chile, works for the Ancud Wind Farm
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Department of Energy announces $20 million to advance Perovskite solar technologies
Perovskites are a family of materials with a specific crystal structure, named after the mineral with that structure and when used to create solar cells, they have shown potential for high performance and low production costs. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $20 million in funding to advance perovskite solar photovoltaic technologies. Perovskites are … Continue reading Department of Energy announces $20 million to advance Perovskite solar technologies
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Apollo Infrastructure Funds Announce Strategic Investment in US Offshore Wind Developer US Wind Inc.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo” or the “Firm”) today announced that certain funds managed by its affiliates (“Apollo Funds”) have made a structured investment in US Wind Inc. (“US Wind”), an offshore wind energy development company. Apollo Funds have committed to invest through convertible debt and equity up … Continue reading Apollo Infrastructure Funds Announce Strategic Investment in US Offshore Wind Developer US Wind Inc.
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Wind energy in Sri Lanka, construction of the largest wind power plant has been completed
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the construction of the Mannar Island Wind Power Plant, the largest wind farm in the country, has been completed. The Chairman of the CEB Vijitha Herath said the plant will generate 100 megawatts of electricity. He added that steps would be taken to add this to the national … Continue reading Wind energy in Sri Lanka, construction of the largest wind power plant has been completed
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Continued expansion of wind energy is critical to jobs
Wind energy is a key technology to Europe’s recovery from COVID-19. New wind projects are cost-competitive and shovel-ready. And to achieve the Green Deal objective of climate neutrality by 2050, Europe needs five times more wind energy than it has today. In its Recovery Strategy the EU Commission encouraged Member States to invest in green … Continue reading Continued expansion of wind energy is critical to jobs
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: Businesses power up with wind
Do you know how much of your day is powered by wind? The answer is probably more than you think! To close out #AmericanWindWeek2020, we’re celebrating our corporate buyers of wind power. And here’s a final reminder to visit AmericanWindWeek.org, follow #AmericanWindWeek and #WindBuildsTheFuture on social media, and check out AWEA’s social press kit. Fortune … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: Businesses power up with wind
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New interactive map of the industrial centers of wind energy in Spain
AEE has produced an interactive map that includes the 227 wind power facilities spread over 16 of the 17 Autonomous Communities. With this tool, in addition to providing useful information about our industrial centers, AEE wants to highlight the role of the Spanish wind power industry as one of the main hubs for wind power … Continue reading New interactive map of the industrial centers of wind energy in Spain
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Energy potential of concentrated solar power for Europe
In the light of the EU 2030 climate & energy framework, MUSTEC (Market uptake of solar thermal electricity through cooperation) aims to explore and propose concrete solutions to overcome the barriers that hinder the deployment of concentrating solar power (CSP) cooperation projects. Concentrated solar power has a high potential in supplying renewable electricity on demand … Continue reading Energy potential of concentrated solar power for Europe
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Opdenergy closes financing with SMBC for 87 million for photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Opdenergy has closed a financing of 103 million dollars (about 87 million euros) with Sumitomo Misui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for two renewable projects in Chile, the group reported. Specifically, the funds obtained will be used for the construction of the La Estrella wind farm, located in the Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins Region and which will … Continue reading Opdenergy closes financing with SMBC for 87 million for photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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Masdar and EDF Renewables Agree to Partner in Eight Renewable Energy Projects in United States
The clean energy assets include wind energy, solar PV, and battery storage projects with a total combined capacity of 1.6 GW. EDF Renewables North America andMasdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy developers and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, today announced Masdar’s second strategic investment in the United States (US) in a deal … Continue reading Masdar and EDF Renewables Agree to Partner in Eight Renewable Energy Projects in United States
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Ørsted’s report for the first half year 2020
Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half-year (H1) of 2020. Our operating profit (EBITDA) amounted to DKK 9.8 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. Earnings from offshore and onshore wind farms in operation increased by 17% to DKK 8.2 billion driven by ramp-up of power … Continue reading Ørsted’s report for the first half year 2020
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Wind power in Chile, AES hybrid wind farm
The wind farm would have an installed capacity of 350 MW, that is, it would represent 40.6% of the capacity of the generation plant, and would be made up of 50 7 MW wind turbines with a hub height of 170 m and blades of 85 m in length, reaching a rotor diameter of 175 … Continue reading Wind power in Chile, AES hybrid wind farm
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