Amazon and ACCIONA announced today two different agreements to cooperate in reaching decarbonization goals and accelerating innovation. ACCIONA will provide clean energy to Amazon in the United States with the electrical production corresponding to 641MW, helping meet Amazon’s company-wide goal to use 100% renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. … Continue reading Acciona to supply wind energy and solar to Amazon in the US
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Start of power production at Nysäter Onshore Wind Farm in Sweden
The Nysäter wind project in Sweden has achieved an important milestone on its way to becoming one of the largest onshore sites in Europe. The first of the 21 turbines already installed has been connected to the power grid and has started producing electricity. Once completed, the wind farm will consist of 114 Nordex turbines … Continue reading Start of power production at Nysäter Onshore Wind Farm in Sweden
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RWE is partner of landmark wind energy project involving the offshore production of green hydrogen
Plans to create 10 gigawatts of production capacity by 2035, enough to produce up to one million tonnes of hydrogen per year Concept presented at digital Parliamentary Evening: Bundestag Member Dr Stefan Kaufmann, Federal Commissioner for Hydrogen, emphasises the importance of green hydrogen for the North Sea region RWE contributes expertise in offshore wind and … Continue reading RWE is partner of landmark wind energy project involving the offshore production of green hydrogen
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IRENA and African Development Bank Partner to Scale up Renewables Investments in Africa
“The Bank’s partnership with IRENA will support Africa’s energy transition and our goal to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy in Africa by 2030.” – Bank VP Kevin Kariuki “This agreement represents the type of coordinated international cooperation that is the cornerstone of the realisation of sustainable development in Africa and … Continue reading IRENA and African Development Bank Partner to Scale up Renewables Investments in Africa
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Bangladesh approves first major wind power plant
The cabinet committee on national purchase at a meeting on Wednesday approved the construction of a 55 megawatt capacity wind power plant at Mongla in Bagerhat. Chaired by law minister Anisul Huq, in absence of finance minister Mustafa Kamal, the online meeting approved a proposal by the power division to award the contract to a … Continue reading Bangladesh approves first major wind power plant
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Top six wind energy trends of 2020 (so far)
Nora Zacharski December 9, 2020 This has been a year like no other, complete with a tremendous amount of uncertainty for our country and the entire world. Despite the many challenges, the wind industry continued to provide reliable, clean, and affordable energy for the American people. And there’s no sign that it will be slowing … Continue reading Top six wind energy trends of 2020 (so far)
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Iberdrola steps up its commitment to Brazil with the acquisition of the Brasilia distributor for €400m
Neoenergia, through its subsidiary Bahia Geração de Energia, has been declared the winner of the auction held this morning – in international competition – for the privatisation of the electricity distributor CEB Distribuição, following the presentation of an offer amounting to R$2,515,000,000 (€399 m), for 100% of the company. CEB-D is the electricity distributor for … Continue reading Iberdrola steps up its commitment to Brazil with the acquisition of the Brasilia distributor for €400m
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Offshore Wind Power in India: Key policy advances can lead to rapid gains for sector
By: Anjali Lathigara, Market Intelligence Analyst, GWEC Onshore wind energy currently stands as the second largest renewable energy sources in India – the world’s third-largest producer and fourth-largest consumer of electricity. Aiming to ensure energy security through the country’s Low Carbon Emission Pathways, there is a clear need for renewables to play a bigger role … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power in India: Key policy advances can lead to rapid gains for sector
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How can India achieve its wind energy targets?
Accelerating wind power growth in India and driving a green recovery with GWEC India By: Francis Jayasurya, India Director, GWEC As the third largest carbon emitter in the world, decarbonising India’s energy system is crucial to achieve global decarbonisation targets and support international efforts to keep global warming under 1.5°C pre-industrial levels – and wind power … Continue reading How can India achieve its wind energy targets?
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Sri Lanka commissions 103.5MW wind farm with bird radar
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Electricity Board has commissioned a 103.5 MegaWatt wind power plant in the North Eastern region of Mannar, which could produce up to 380 million kilowatts of electricity a year. The plant was declared open on December 08, by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. It is the largest wind farm in the country. … Continue reading Sri Lanka commissions 103.5MW wind farm with bird radar
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Global demand for corporate renewable electricity sourcing continues to grow despite COVID-19 pandemic
Corporate renewable electricity sourcing in Europe has shown continuous growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating the resilience and potential of Europe’s renewable energy sector. In November 2020, the cumulative contracted volume of corporate renewable power purchase agreements (PPAs) in Europe reached the 11 GW mark, up from just 2.2 GW by the end of 2016 … Continue reading Global demand for corporate renewable electricity sourcing continues to grow despite COVID-19 pandemic
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Wind energy in Italy, Vestas’ wind turbines for 39 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a 39 MW order for an undisclosed project in Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of eleven V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.5 MW Power Optimised Mode, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Turbine delivery is expected for the second quarter of … Continue reading Wind energy in Italy, Vestas’ wind turbines for 39 MW wind farm
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GE Renewable Energy Announces US Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Agreement with Veolia
The agreement involves the use of wind turbine blades to replace the raw material for cement manufacturing, allowing a net reduction of 27% in CO? emissions from cement production. The recycling solution can be implemented quickly and at scale to maximize the benefits for the wind energy industry. First deal of its kind in the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Announces US Wind Turbine Blade Recycling Agreement with Veolia
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Wind energy could see a boom in the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic could go in two decades from having hardly any wind turbines in its fields to basing a quarter of its electricity consumption on this type of renewable energy. At present, in the Czech Republic, with a relatively large deployment of solar plants for a decade, wind energy produces only 1% of the … Continue reading Wind energy could see a boom in the Czech Republic
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Wind energy in Finland, Vestas V162-6.0 MW wind turbines for 74 MW wind farms
Finnish developer Ilmatar Energy has placed an order with Vestas for 74 MW for the Voimamylly and Rasakangas wind projects, set to be located in Southwest and Central Finland. Comprised of six V150-4.2 MW turbines from Vestas’ versatile 4 MW platform, the Voimamylly wind project will be optimised for 4.3 MW, with 135m towers. Combined … Continue reading Wind energy in Finland, Vestas V162-6.0 MW wind turbines for 74 MW wind farms
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500th V164 nacelle produced at Lindø facility
500th nacelle from MHI Vestas’ V164 turbine line has now been assembled and rolled out of the company’s Lindø facility in preparation for installation in UK waters. In a major milestone for MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MHI Vestas), the 500th V164 nacelle produced by the company at its facility in Lindø has now been assembled … Continue reading 500th V164 nacelle produced at Lindø facility
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Leading Renewable Players Urge Governments to Re-align Recovery Measures with Paris Agreement
With the Paris Agreement celebrating its fifth anniversary this week, all eyes are on the world’s governments to urgently scale-up climate action. In a renewed call to action, over 100 leading renewable energy players, as members of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) Coalition for Action, urge governments to correct course. By placing a renewables-based … Continue reading Leading Renewable Players Urge Governments to Re-align Recovery Measures with Paris Agreement
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RWE strengthens one of the most ambitious hydrogen projects in Europe
“NortH2 is one of the most ambitious hydrogen projects in Europe. As a new partner, RWE will contribute its broad expertise to create a powerful infrastructure for green hydrogen in Northern Netherlands. We are the world’s second biggest operator of offshore wind farms and have experience in the field of electrolysers, making us the ideal … Continue reading RWE strengthens one of the most ambitious hydrogen projects in Europe
Continue readingEquinor joins Europe’s biggest green hydrogen project, the NortH2-project
The project aims to produce green hydrogen using renewable electricity from offshore wind off the coast of Netherlands of about 4 gigawatts by 2030, and 10+ gigawatts by 2040, kickstarting the hydrogen economy in Northwest Europe. “This is a groundbreaking project that Equinor is looking forward to contribute to. The project can be an important … Continue reading Equinor joins Europe’s biggest green hydrogen project, the NortH2-project
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South Wales Industrial Cluster bid to decarbonise region by 2040 awaits decision
RWE is pleased to be a partner in the South Wales Industrial Cluster (SWIC); a consortium of some of Wales’ top industry, energy, infrastructure, law, academic and engineering organisations. Earlier this year the project received an allocation of grant funding for South Wales from Innovate UK that supported the first phase of the South Wales … Continue reading South Wales Industrial Cluster bid to decarbonise region by 2040 awaits decision
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