The energy transition in air transport, with the goal of zero emissions, is possible by mid-century but requires a considerable increase in innovation. This is being emphasised by the German Aerospace Center (Deutsche Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and the German Aerospace Industries Association (Bundesverband der Deutschen Luft- und Raumfahrtindustrie; BDLI) at today’s joint … Continue reading DLR and BDLI present white paper on zero-emission aviation
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Large Statkraft wind farm to double its wind energy capacity in Brazil
Ready for construction of Statkraft’s new Ventos de Santa Eugenia wind energy project. Statkraft is ready to start construction of its Ventos de Santa Eugenia wind power project in northeastern Brazil, after closing a turbine supply contract with German wind turbine manufacturer Nordex. Statkraft’s largest wind project in South America will more than double its … Continue reading Large Statkraft wind farm to double its wind energy capacity in Brazil
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Hydropower to help integrate wind power and solar energy resources
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement after the U.S. hydropower industry and environmental and conservation organizations agreed to increase collaboration on decarbonizing the nation’s electric grid, while protecting America’s waterways. AWEA this year partnered with America’s hydropower, solar, and energy storage industries as part of a shared vision of renewables … Continue reading Hydropower to help integrate wind power and solar energy resources
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DolWin3 supplies more than one million households with clean wind energy
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions business announced the offshore grid connection DolWin3 in the North Sea was recently successfully upgraded. The upgrades included enhancements to the valves and control system. In addition to improving the overall performance of the grid connection system, the upgrades also reduce maintenance. Located approximately 80 kilometers from land, DolWin3 with … Continue reading DolWin3 supplies more than one million households with clean wind energy
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Taiwan’s offshore wind energy ambitions are within reach and will power a green recovery
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) are bringing together Taiwan’s policymakers, offshore wind leaders, investors and other stakeholders over the next three days to power the growth of Taiwan’s burgeoning offshore wind market at the Global Offshore Wind Summit – Taiwan Virtual 2020. At this official Taiwan … Continue reading Taiwan’s offshore wind energy ambitions are within reach and will power a green recovery
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Iberdrola faces the most complex construction of a wind power plant in Spain in Asturias
It advances in the lifting of the wind turbine blades of the wind energy parks located in a very complex orography -the mountain-, difficult to access, with steep slopes and curves of up to almost 180º. It is building four projects of 130 MW of wind power, which will triple its installed wind energy capacity … Continue reading Iberdrola faces the most complex construction of a wind power plant in Spain in Asturias
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Enlight buys Swedish wind farm
The Björnberget wind power project, which Enlight is buying, is one of the largest wind energy projects in Europe located in central Sweden, and has a total capacity of 372 megawatts. Enlight Renewable Energy announced it has completed the transaction to acquire control in a huge wind power generation project in Sweden. Enlight will invest … Continue reading Enlight buys Swedish wind farm
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Mainstream Renewable Power Reveals 1.4 GW Offshore Wind Power Project in Vietnam
Mainstream Renewable Power, in a joint venture with Phu Cuong Group, has submitted an application for a 1 GW offshore wind project in Vietnam, adding to the 400 MW already under development within the same project. The joint venture applied for a site inspection license on July 7, for an increased capacity of 1,000 MW … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power Reveals 1.4 GW Offshore Wind Power Project in Vietnam
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Islands Aim to Phase out Fossil Fuels and Build Climate Resilience
From the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean to the farthest reaches of the Indian and Pacific oceans, island communities face common and increasingly daunting energy challenges. On top of their vulnerability to climate change, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) tend to have limited primary energy resources, leaving them dependent on imported fossil fuels. This means … Continue reading Islands Aim to Phase out Fossil Fuels and Build Climate Resilience
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Siemens Gamesa scores largest ever deal for its 5.X platform for the 372-MW Björnberget project in Sweden
Company to supply 60 units of its SG 5.8-170 turbine to a consortium made up of Prime Capital and renewables developer Enlight Energy. The wind turbines will be covered by a 15-year service agreement. Siemens Gamesa has closed the largest order to date for its 5.X platform with a new deal to supply 372 MW … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa scores largest ever deal for its 5.X platform for the 372-MW Björnberget project in Sweden
Continue readingVestas provides tailored solution to secure its ninth intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
An order for a 29 MW wind project from the Vietnamese developer, Soc Trang Energy Joint Stock Company, a subsidiary of Xuan Cau Company Limited, has underlined Vestas’ ability to provide site-specific solutions for complex and challenging site conditions that require careful planning and execution. Located in Soc Trang, a province in the Mekong Delta … Continue reading Vestas provides tailored solution to secure its ninth intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
Continue readingBuilds largest wind power plant in the Mekong River Delta
The Vietnamese company Hacom Bac Lieu started this Sunday the first phase of the construction of the Hoa Binh 5 wind power plant in the Vinh Thinh commune, in the Hoa Binh district, in this southern province, with a total investment of 139 , 1 million dollars. It is the largest project in the Mekong … Continue reading Builds largest wind power plant in the Mekong River Delta
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
10. Human civilizations have harnessed wind power for thousands of years. Early forms of windmills used wind to crush grain or pump water. Now, modern wind turbines use the wind to create electricity. Learn how a wind turbine works. 9. Today’s wind turbines are much more complicated machines than the traditional prairie windmill. A wind turbine has … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
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Offshore Wind Energy Grew 19% Globally In 2019
Global installed offshore wind capacity reached 27,064 MW in 2019 — a 19% increase from the previous year. This and other trends can be found in the 2019 Offshore Wind Technology Data Update, released by NREL on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office. Only one commercial offshore wind farm currently … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy Grew 19% Globally In 2019
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Wind energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, first wind turbine for wind farm
A consortium of Siemens Games Renewable Energy Croatia and Wind Power Denmark installed the first of 15 wind turbines for a future wind farm near Mostar in southern Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country’s power company Elektroprivreda said on Friday. The Bosnian electricity company is investing 69 million euros in the project. When in operation, the … Continue reading Wind energy in Bosnia and Herzegovina, first wind turbine for wind farm
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Nordex receives order for 62 MW of wind power from UK
The good average wind speeds at the site and the technology allow the operation of the wind farm without subsidies. At the end of the third quarter, the Nordex Group received an order for the delivery of thirteen N133 / 4.8 wind turbines in the UK. The order also includes a 15-year premium service contract … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 62 MW of wind power from UK
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Iberdrola builds hybrid wind energy and solar power plant in Australia
After the acquisition of Infigen, ground has been broken on its first renewable project in Australia, with 317 MW capacity and A$ 500 million investment. Iberdrola gets down to business in Australia with the construction of its first renewable energy project after the friendly acquisition of Infigen Energy, one of the country’s key developers of … Continue reading Iberdrola builds hybrid wind energy and solar power plant in Australia
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Vestas secures 8 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying turbine components in USA
Vestas has received an 8 MW order of 4 MW platform turbine components that qualify for the 60 percent PTC value from an undisclosed customer. These components will enable future wind energy projects that complete construction by the end of 2024. The PTC terms set in the PATH act, passed by Congress in 2015, made … Continue reading Vestas secures 8 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying turbine components in USA
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New Belgian Government set to reinforce wind energy commitments
Belgium now has a new Government. Prime Minister Alexander de Croo’s administration strongly supports the European Commission’s proposed emission reduction target of at least 55% for 2030 and has hinted at beefing up the country’s climate and energy ambitions. Tinne Van der Straeten from the Greens (Groen) is appointed as the new federal Energy Minister. … Continue reading New Belgian Government set to reinforce wind energy commitments
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Offshore Wind Energy: Building the future
U.S. offshore wind power is set to take off within the next decade. America’s shores possess world-class wind resources that represent a once-in-a-generation economic opportunity. AWEA’s U.S. Offshore Wind Power Economic Impact Assessment finds offshore wind will attract $57 billion investment into the U.S. economy and deliver up to 83,000 well-paying U.S. jobs by 2030. … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy: Building the future
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