The construction of the Minas de Huascachaca Wind Power Project (PEMH) is 56% complete, which is in the province of Loja, in the Saraguro canton, in the San Sebastián de Yuluc parish. It is an electricity production plant, which takes advantage of the strong winds in this area. The air currents move a set of … Continue reading Wind energy project in Huascachaca (Ecuador) will operate from January 2022
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China will bring total installed wind energy and solar power capacity to more than 1.2 billion kilowatts by 2030
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that China will bring its total installed wind power and solar energy capacity to more than 1.2 billion kilowatts by 2030. Xi made the announcement while delivering a speech at the Climate Ambition Summit via video link. China is now committing to reduce its emissions per unit of … Continue reading China will bring total installed wind energy and solar power capacity to more than 1.2 billion kilowatts by 2030
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EU Member States increase 2030 climate target to 55 %
Statkraft, Europe’s largest provider of renewable energy, highly welcomes the EU leaders’ endorsement of a binding 2030 target to reduce net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55 % against 1990 levels. “I am very happy that the European Council has agreed to increase the EU 2030 climate target to 55 % emission reduction. This … Continue reading EU Member States increase 2030 climate target to 55 %
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Wind Farm that provides wind energy in Argentina inaugurated
This Friday the official inauguration of the Miramar Wind Farm, located at kilometer 50 of Route 88, was held. It should be noted that the plant, which is capable of producing electricity for 100,000 inhabitants and which already has 98.6 MW of injection into the system, has been operating since November 26. In this case, … Continue reading Wind Farm that provides wind energy in Argentina inaugurated
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Norway unveils new wind power research center
The Norwegian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Tina Bru, announced an investment of 120 million NOK (11.3 million EUR) in a new wind power research centre in Norway. The NorthWind research centre will be at the cutting edge, working on innovations to make wind power cheaper, more efficient, and more sustainable. One of the centre’s … Continue reading Norway unveils new wind power research center
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Vestas wins 125 MW order in the USA
Vestas has received a 125 MW order for a wind project in the USA that will feature a mixed site configuration of various turbine variants of the 2 MW and 4 MW platforms including a number of V150-4.2 MW turbines. The order includes supply and commissioning of the turbines as well as a multi-year service … Continue reading Vestas wins 125 MW order in the USA
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Vestas wins 234 MW order with EnVentus turbines in the USA
Vestas has received a 234 MW order for two projects in the USA. The two projects consist of 32 V150-4.2 MW turbines delivered in 4.3 MW Power Optimised Mode, 15 V162-6.0 MW EnVentus turbines as well as eight V110-2.0 MW turbines, including 10 MW of previously purchased 2 MW PTC components. The order includes supply … Continue reading Vestas wins 234 MW order with EnVentus turbines in the USA
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RWE’s targets in line with the Paris Agreement
More than a year ago, RWE set itself a target – to be carbon neutral by 2040. Initially, this mainly focused on direct CO2 emissions from power generation. Now, RWE has expanded this goal by extending its climate protection targets to all activities and greenhouse gas emissions of the Group. Specifically, this means that RWE … Continue reading RWE’s targets in line with the Paris Agreement
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Naturgy signs PPA to build a 97 MW wind farm Hawkesdale Victoria, Australia
This deal increases GPG installed capacity in the country to over 700 MW.Naturgy increases its presence in Australia, becoming the Top-2 independent wind energy producer in the country and confirming its commitment to renewables growth in Australia, through its Global Power Generation joint venture (GPG).Hawkesdale is the fifth wind power project developed by Naturgy in … Continue reading Naturgy signs PPA to build a 97 MW wind farm Hawkesdale Victoria, Australia
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Energy storage market is evolving, with shifts in battery chemistry and system design
DNV GL today released its third annual Battery Performance Scorecard, an independent ranking and evaluation of different types of commercial Li-ion batteries, based on testing performed in DNV GL’s battery performance and safety test laboratories. This year’s Scorecard is the largest to date and includes named manufacturers. The Scorecard also provides insights into the evolution … Continue reading Energy storage market is evolving, with shifts in battery chemistry and system design
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RWE chooses Van Oord for foundations and array cables at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE, the world’s number two in offshore wind power, has advanced the development of Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. The company has selected the international marine contractor Van Oord as the preferred supplier for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of the monopile foundations and array cables, for one of the world’s largest offshore wind … Continue reading RWE chooses Van Oord for foundations and array cables at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Northern Oklahoma College Partners with Enel Green Power for New Wind Energy Technician Program and Scholarship
Northern Oklahoma College is partnering with Enel Green Power, Oklahoma’s second-largest wind operator, to establish a new wind turbine technician program, helping to meet the workforce needs of a growing industry in the state. To support students in the program and honor the memory of a colleague, Enel has also established a scholarship to enable … Continue reading Northern Oklahoma College Partners with Enel Green Power for New Wind Energy Technician Program and Scholarship
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Iberdrola starts the biggest photovoltaic plant in Castilla y León
In the region the company is to develop more than 2,400 renewable MW – from wind power and photovoltaic – in the coming years for which it will allocate investments of €2 billion. Iberdrola continues to lead in the roll-out of renewable projects, with the commencement of the proceedings for the project at Otero PV … Continue reading Iberdrola starts the biggest photovoltaic plant in Castilla y León
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Community wind energy – an investment with impact
WWEA is very pleased that the IRENA Coalition for Action has launched its White Paper on Stimulating Investment in Community Energy – please find below IRENA’s announcement. Experts from around the world have contributed to an excellent paper that identifies barriers and instruments for broadening community energy across the globe. The White Paper highlights the … Continue reading Community wind energy – an investment with impact
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Shell-EDF venture seeks to build offshore New Jersey wind farm
Wind farm developer Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind said on Thursday it had submitted a proposal to New Jersey’s utility regulators to supply the state with up to 2,300 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. New Jersey is one of several U.S. states seeking to acquire 100% of its energy from clean sources by 2050. To help … Continue reading Shell-EDF venture seeks to build offshore New Jersey wind farm
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AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION NAMES HEATHER ZICHAL AS NEW CEO
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Heather Zichal as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer. The new multi-technology renewable energy industry trade group, which formally launches on January 1, 2021, represents solar, storage, wind and transmission companies, along with manufacturers and construction companies, developers and owners/operators, utilities, financial firms … Continue reading AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION NAMES HEATHER ZICHAL AS NEW CEO
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ENGIE announces 650 MW of renewable energy offtake contracts with Amazon
ENGIE announces several energy offtake contracts with Amazon for a global renewable energy portfolio of wind and solar projects across the United States, Italy and France totaling 650 MW. These Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) will exclusively rely upon renewable energy production facilities developed by ENGIE. For ENGIE, this operation is the largest portfolio of … Continue reading ENGIE announces 650 MW of renewable energy offtake contracts with Amazon
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Ørsted and Amazon sign Europe’s largest offshore wind energy corporate PPA
Amazon, the technology company based in Seattle, Washington, has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement with Ørsted, the world-leader in offshore wind, to offtake the output of 250MW from Ørsted’s planned 900MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany. This CPPA will contribute to Amazon’s target of being 100% renewable by 2030 as … Continue reading Ørsted and Amazon sign Europe’s largest offshore wind energy corporate PPA
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Wind power in Andalusia, Capital Energy starts Loma de los Pinos wind farm
This wind energy facility, located in the province of Seville, will have an installed power of 39 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of 36 million euros.The seven wind turbines of this first Capital Energy wind farm in Andalusia will be capable of supplying clean energy to some 40,000 homes and will … Continue reading Wind power in Andalusia, Capital Energy starts Loma de los Pinos wind farm
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Green Fund Power List 2020 ranks the fund managers shaping the energy transition
Renewable energy has proven a particularly resilient asset class throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, with the exit from this crisis increasingly defined by demands for a green recovery and greater focus on ESG commitments. However, this does not mean that 2020 has elicited an easily navigable environment for renewable energy investors – with regional shifts in … Continue reading Green Fund Power List 2020 ranks the fund managers shaping the energy transition
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