Prime Minister Boris Johnson says he wants to make a “big bet” on renewables, turning the UK into the “Saudi Arabia” of wind power. Speaking via video link to a climate roundtable discussion at the UN in New York, Mr Johnson said the country held “extraordinary potential for wind”. He said the UK should embrace … Continue reading Prime Minister Boris Johnson: UK can be ‘Saudi Arabia of wind power’
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Enel publishes study ”Circular cities – Cities of tomorrow”
Enel has just published its third study on circular cities, titled “Circular cities – Cities of tomorrow”, addressing the topic of how the urban landscapes of tomorrow can achieve environmental sustainability, social inclusion and economic competitiveness. The study has been carried out with the contribution of Arup, a world leading sustainable building company, bank Intesa … Continue reading Enel publishes study ”Circular cities – Cities of tomorrow”
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Wind power in Navarra, Serralta de Cabanillas wind farm renews its wind turbines
The Serralta de Cabanillas wind farm begins to renew its wind turbines to increase its production by 30% and reduce CO2 emissions The Serralta wind farm, located in Cabanillas, plans to renew its wind turbines in the coming years to increase energy production by 30% and reduce CO2 emissions. The ultimate goal is to reduce … Continue reading Wind power in Navarra, Serralta de Cabanillas wind farm renews its wind turbines
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Abengoa advances in the construction of the world’s largest concentrated solar power complex in Dubai
The company has just celebrated the completion of the first solar field of the three 200 MW parabolic trough plants which is building in phase IV of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (MBR) Solar Park, in the United Arab Emirates.Its construction has involved the installation and assembly of 2,120 collectors, each weighing 40 tons. … Continue reading Abengoa advances in the construction of the world’s largest concentrated solar power complex in Dubai
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Neoenergia (Iberdrola) studies the development of offshore wind energy projects in Brazil
Neoenergia, one of the main private groups in the electricity sector, is analyzing the opportunities of the Brazilian offshore wind potential to take advantage of it with wind turbines of more than 10 MW. According to the president, Mario José Ruiz-Tagle Larrain, the company is developing preliminary studies for offshore wind energy projects in Rio … Continue reading Neoenergia (Iberdrola) studies the development of offshore wind energy projects in Brazil
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Vattenfall and Glennmont sign wind power balancing services deal
Vattenfall and the European clean energy investor Glennmont Partners have signed a long-term agreement to provide balancing services for Piiparinmäki, a new 211 MW onshore wind farm that will become the largest in Finland. The onshore wind farm Piiparinmäki, acquired by Glennmont Partners in September last year, is located in central Finland near Kajaani and … Continue reading Vattenfall and Glennmont sign wind power balancing services deal
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Breton Factory Is Making Powerful Wind Turbines For France’s 1st Offshore Wind Farm
If you’ve ever flown over the coast of Western Europe and marveled at the view of giant offshore wind farms breaking the monotony of the sea, then one thing is certain: You weren’t flying over France. The country may boast a long coastline, incorporating the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Riviera, but France has … Continue reading Breton Factory Is Making Powerful Wind Turbines For France’s 1st Offshore Wind Farm
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The construction of two wind energy plants takes off in the Vietnamese province of Gia Lai
The construction of the wind power plant for the development of the mountainous area and the processing plant for the Western Highlands was inaugurated today in the Vietnamese province of Gia Lai.The construction of the wind power plant for the development of the mountainous area and the processing plant for the Western Highlands was inaugurated … Continue reading The construction of two wind energy plants takes off in the Vietnamese province of Gia Lai
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Wind power in the Canary Islands, Greenalia plans four offshore wind farms in Gran Canaria
Greenalia has initiated the procedures for the development of four floating offshore wind farms in Gran Canaria, which are added to the 50 MW ‘Gofio’ wind farm, whose processing began at the beginning of this year and which has already passed the public exhibition phase . Greenalia underlines its commitment to floating offshore wind, one … Continue reading Wind power in the Canary Islands, Greenalia plans four offshore wind farms in Gran Canaria
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Dogger Bank wind farm places record-breaking wind turbine order boosting local jobs
Dogger Bank Wind Farm and GE Renewable Energy have today, 22 September, announced contracts confirming the 13MW Haliade-X turbine for the Dogger Bank A and Dogger Bank B phases of the world’s largest offshore wind farm. The contract award, which is subject to Dogger Bank A and B reaching Financial Close, includes an order for … Continue reading Dogger Bank wind farm places record-breaking wind turbine order boosting local jobs
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BI Energia signs protocol of intentions with RN for offshore wind energy in Brazil
The agreement provides for the installation of 624 MW of wind power on the coast of Rio Grande do Sul, after the license was denied to the company’s wind farm in Ceará.The State Government signed a protocol of intent for the installation of the first offshore wind energy generation park off the coast of Rio … Continue reading BI Energia signs protocol of intentions with RN for offshore wind energy in Brazil
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World Economic Forum and IRENA Partner for Sustainable Energy Future
The President of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, and the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside the 75th session of the UN General Assembly and the Sustainable Development Impact Summit. The Forum’s Energy Transition Index has found that, without urgent stakeholder action, … Continue reading World Economic Forum and IRENA Partner for Sustainable Energy Future
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INEOS signs industrial wind power contract with ENGIE
INEOS has concluded the largest ever purchase contract of wind energy for heavy industry in Belgium. The 10-year agreement with energy producer ENGIE, for the purchase of renewable electricity will avoid 1,150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and give a significant boost to the further development of capital-intensive offshore wind market. Renewable energy will be supplied … Continue reading INEOS signs industrial wind power contract with ENGIE
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European Green Deal Call is launched
European Commission launches €1 billion European Green Deal Call for green and digital transition The European Commission has launched a €1 billioncall forResearch and Innovation (R&I) projects to reduce carbon emissions by 2050. The European Green Deal Call will be part of the Horizon 2020 (H2020) programme. According to the Commission it differs in important … Continue reading European Green Deal Call is launched
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Nordex receives new orders for 227 MW of wind power from Europe
In the current quarter, Nordex Group received new orders for wind turbines totaling 227 MW from Europe. The main sales market was Germany with 86 MW, followed by the Netherlands with approximately 70 MW, France with 42 MW and Belgium with 29 MW. The Group has installed more than 29 GW of wind power capacity … Continue reading Nordex receives new orders for 227 MW of wind power from Europe
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Vestas secures 46 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying wind turbine components in USA
Vestas has received a 46 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 46 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying wind turbine components in USA
Continue readingAmerican Offshore Wind Power: Revitalizing Local Communities
National Clean Energy Week is the perfect time to spotlight the next major source of American power: Offshore Wind. The growing U.S. offshore wind industry has demonstrated its resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This summer, the first two wind turbines of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project were installed off the coast of Virginia. Developed … Continue reading American Offshore Wind Power: Revitalizing Local Communities
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Development of offshore wind energy in Vietnam
The Danish Energy Agency (AED) and the World Bank (WB) held in this capital a discussion forum on the roadmap for the development of offshore wind energy in Vietnam and the recommendations for the Indochinese country. The Danish Energy Agency (AED) and the World Bank (WB) held in this capital a discussion forum on the … Continue reading Development of offshore wind energy in Vietnam
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BNDES raises US $ 100 million to finance wind energy in Brazil
The BNDES reported that it raised, last Friday (18), US $ 100 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The funds raised will leverage support for the wind turbines of 12 wind farms in Bahía and Pernambuco. Together, they have a total installed capacity of 331.85 MW and investments that exceed R $ … Continue reading BNDES raises US $ 100 million to finance wind energy in Brazil
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This Wind Turbine Will Power The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Last December, when Time magazine listed the Haliade-X among the best inventions of 2019, it was just one in a series of milestones for the mighty machine — the most powerful offshore wind turbine in operation today. Following its moment in the media spotlight, the Haliade-X proceeded to set a world record by generating 288 … Continue reading This Wind Turbine Will Power The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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