France has identified an area off the coast of Normandy for the construction of a 1 Gigawatt (GW) wind farm and launched the tender process for its development, Environment Minister Barbara Pompili said on Saturday. The planned wind farm will be located 32 km (20 miles) off the coast of Cotentin and will generate the … Continue reading France chooses area off the Normandy coast for 1GW of wind power
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Cost Analysis Explores Offshore Wind Power’s US Market Viability & Risk
The U.S. offshore wind energy pipeline is predicted to exceed 25,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030. But, with only two commercial offshore wind plants currently operating in the United States, developers need accurate modeling to evaluate prospective new projects, weigh realistic costs against financial returns, anticipate the impact of technological and process innovations, and quantify risk … Continue reading Cost Analysis Explores Offshore Wind Power’s US Market Viability & Risk
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Ørsted divests 25% of Ocean Wind to PSEG
Ørsted has entered into an agreement to sell a 25% ownership interest in its 1,100MW Ocean Wind offshore wind project to New Jersey’s Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG). PSEG’s contribution will include both a conventional and tax equity investment in the project. The partners did not disclose the value of the transaction. In June 2019, … Continue reading Ørsted divests 25% of Ocean Wind to PSEG
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Vestas develops wind power plant solution to secure 42 MW order in Finland
Vestas has received an order for 42 MW for the Långnabba wind farm. The project will be developed by Vind AX AB, a Finnish developer and independent power producer, and a new Vestas customer. The project will be located on the Åland Islands, in the Baltic Sea, between the Finnish and Swedish mainland. As Åland’s … Continue reading Vestas develops wind power plant solution to secure 42 MW order in Finland
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Action needed to achieve New York’s clean energy opportunity
While we can’t yet be sure what the Biden/Harris administration’s chief priorities will be, addressing climate change and environmental justice will likely be high among them. Renewables like solar and wind are at the heart of combating climate change, and New York is setting a strong example for the rest of the country on how to … Continue reading Action needed to achieve New York’s clean energy opportunity
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Equinor continues to capture value from offshore wind power
Equinor has entered into an agreement with Eni to sell a 10% equity interest in the Dogger Bank Wind Farm A and B assets in the UK for a total consideration of around GBP 202.5 million. Eni has also entered into an agreement to purchase a 10% interest in Dogger Bank A and B from … Continue reading Equinor continues to capture value from offshore wind power
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Wind energy in Galicia, Capital Energy advances in the Maragouto wind farm
This renewable energy facility, located in the municipalities of Outes and Mazaricos, will have an installed capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of about 44 million euros.The 10 wind turbines of this second Capital Energy wind farm in Galicia will be capable of supplying clean energy to more than … Continue reading Wind energy in Galicia, Capital Energy advances in the Maragouto wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa powers carbon-free future with green hydrogen
The company is developing the world’s first project capable of producing green hydrogen directly from wind power, in “island mode”; it can also operate connected to the grid. The pilot project in Denmark will be up and running by January 2021 with the aim of field-testing the technology for producing hydrogen directly from wind energy. … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa powers carbon-free future with green hydrogen
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GE Renewable Energy wind turbines for wind energy in Spain
GE Renewable Energy selected by Azora to supply 19 Cypress onshore wind turbines units for the Cuevas de Velasco wind farm. The 100 MW project will use 158 meter-high rotors, the most powerful rotor ever permitted in Spain. Deal includes a 30-year service contract. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy wind turbines for wind energy in Spain
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Proposed Feed-in-Tariff reduction could “seriously damage” growth of wind power in Vietnam
New proposed Feed-in-Tariff (FIT) extension by Vietnamese government would reduce tariffs for onshore and intertidal wind power by 17.4 per cent and 13.6 per cent respectively, one of the most dramatic reductions seen for wind power globally.According to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), this FIT reduction threatens to deter investment and derail the long-term … Continue reading Proposed Feed-in-Tariff reduction could “seriously damage” growth of wind power in Vietnam
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The Iberian region as a hub for floating offshore wind energy
A new study launched today by EIT InnoEnergy shows that Spain and Portugal have unique competitive advantages and enormous potential for the region to become a leading global hub for floating offshore wind energy.The study, entitled “Iberia as a hub for technology development and industrial leadership in the field of floating wind offshore energy”, has … Continue reading The Iberian region as a hub for floating offshore wind energy
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EDF Renewables commissions a new solar farm with storage in French Guiana
EDF Renewables, a leading player in wind and solar energies in France, is announcing the commissioning of Toucan 2, a 5 MW photovoltaic power plant equipped with a smart storage system.This new power plant represents another step forward for the energy transition underway in the territory and will help French Guiana meet its goal of … Continue reading EDF Renewables commissions a new solar farm with storage in French Guiana
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Vineyard Wind picks GE wind turbines for Massachusetts offshore wind farm
Vineyard Wind selected General Electric as its preferred wind turbine supplier for the Vineyard Wind 1 project off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Previously, Vineyard Wind proposed using Vestas Wind System A/S’ VWS.CO V164 turbines, but that contract expired in February 2020, according to analysts at ClearView Energy Partners LLC. As part of … Continue reading Vineyard Wind picks GE wind turbines for Massachusetts offshore wind farm
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EDP Renováveis commissions Spain’s largest wind turbines in Burgos
EDPR is developing the Quintanilla II wind farm, which will feature three wind turbines spanning a height of 199.9 metres. The Spanish renewable energy sector has witnessed a new engineering milestone. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has received the … Continue reading EDP Renováveis commissions Spain’s largest wind turbines in Burgos
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MHI Vestas secures footprint in Taiwan with waterside manufacturing facility
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind and CIP Changfang & Xidao Offshore Wind Project lease Fortune Electric site in Taichung Harbour as preparations continue to carry out turbine hub and final nacelle-related assembly in Taiwan. MHI Vestas has taken on significant acreage in Taichung Harbour as it ramps up preparations to deliver the world’s most ambitious offshore … Continue reading MHI Vestas secures footprint in Taiwan with waterside manufacturing facility
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Siemens Gamesa finances its innovation strategy with a loan from EIB
The investment will be allocated mainly to Siemens Gamesa’s RDI centers in Spain and Denmark. Siemens Gamesa has arranged a €300 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund its research and development and innovation (RDI) strategy through 2023. The deal comprises an initial €150 million tranche, and a second tranche for the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa finances its innovation strategy with a loan from EIB
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Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with European Energy to supply wind farms in Sweden and Poland
The Kingebol wind farm in Sweden will be installed with the industry benchmark Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform with 170-meter rotor variant. The company will also install 3 wind farms at nearby sites in Poland with 2MW wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa has signed four contracts with fast growing independent renewable energy company European Energy to install … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with European Energy to supply wind farms in Sweden and Poland
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Nordex receives IEC type certification for N149/5.X wind turbine from TÜV SÜD
On 30 November 2020 the Nordex Group received the IEC Type Certificate, which is valid worldwide, in accordance with the standard IEC 61400-22 for the N149/5.X turbine from TÜV SÜD. In September the Nordex Group installed the first N149/5.X in the Genshagener Heide wind farm near Potsdam, Germany. On 28 November 2020 Nordex already installed … Continue reading Nordex receives IEC type certification for N149/5.X wind turbine from TÜV SÜD
Continue readingOREAC: 1,400 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
New report published by OREAC today sets out how governments and industry can work together to unlock the global potential of offshore wind power. The Ocean Renewable Energy Action Coalition (OREAC)’s new report ‘The Power of Our Ocean’ highlights how 1,400 GW of offshore wind energy is achievable by 2050.OREAC outlines a roadmap to support … Continue reading OREAC: 1,400 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
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AWEA Statement on Vineyard Wind Selecting GE Renewable Energy Wind Turbines
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today released the following statement on Vineyard Wind’s selection of GE’s Haliade-X 13MW wind turbines to power the Vineyard Wind 1 Farm. “Today’s announcement from Vineyard Wind and GE Renewable Energy is an exciting step forward for American offshore wind energy, putting the domestic clean power industry on the … Continue reading AWEA Statement on Vineyard Wind Selecting GE Renewable Energy Wind Turbines
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