India is slowly inching towards becoming a major force in the world for tapping and harnessing renewable energy with an increase of 226% in installed renewable energy capacity over the last five years across the country. India stands 5th globally in terms of installed renewable energy capacity. India’s total solar power capacity alone has increased … Continue reading India becoming a global force in wind energy and solar power
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Suzlon Energy loss widens to nearly Rs 399 cr in June quarter
Suzlon Energy COO V R Tanti said the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of the debt restructuring which was completed on June 30, 2020, impacted the wind turbine generator (WTG) business in the first quarter. Suzlon Energy on Saturday reported widening of its consolidated net loss to Rs 398.86 crore in the April-June quarter compared … Continue reading Suzlon Energy loss widens to nearly Rs 399 cr in June quarter
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ENGIE’s Wind Power Plant in Bahia is among the ten most efficient wind farms in Brazil
The Northeast region registered wind energy generation records during the month of August, with a strong contribution from ENGIE Brasil Energía. Two of the company’s wind farms in operation in Bahia (Umburanas 6 and Umburanas 8) ranked second and fourth in the ranking of the 10 most efficient projects in Brazil. ENGIE is investing in … Continue reading ENGIE’s Wind Power Plant in Bahia is among the ten most efficient wind farms in Brazil
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The state of Piauí will have more wind energy complexes
Votorantim Energia announces investments in new wind power complexes that will be located in Serra do Inácio. The wind farm projects will have an installed capacity of 409.2 MW and will begin construction in the first quarter of 2021, with the start of operations scheduled for 2022. The wind turbines acquired by the company will … Continue reading The state of Piauí will have more wind energy complexes
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“Coal exit” collective agreement finalised
After intensive negotiations and under great time pressure, RWE has reached an agreement with the United Services Union (ver.di) and the Mining, Chemical and Energy Industrial Union (IG BCE) on the “coal exit” collective bargaining agreement. This creates the conditions for the company to be able to end coal-fired power generation in a socially acceptable … Continue reading “Coal exit” collective agreement finalised
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Offshore wind energy promises to boost Brazil’s future
With around 7.491 kilometers of coastline, Brazil has immense potential for some of the most modern renewable energy technologies: offshore wind power, which uses fixed or floating wind turbines installed offshore.The country is among the highlights of a recent study on the subject, a product of the Administrative Assistance Program for the Energy Sector and … Continue reading Offshore wind energy promises to boost Brazil’s future
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Vattenfall drives sector integration as member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
Hydrogen will be important for the next phase of the European energy transition. Vattenfall, who drives innovative projects such as HYBRIT, now also joins the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance. The European Commission acknowledges the growing momentum for renewable hydrogen as an essential energy carrier for the decarbonisation of our societies. In July, the European Commission … Continue reading Vattenfall drives sector integration as member of the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance
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The manufacturer of wind turbine blades Aeris for wind energy applies for IPO registration
The producer of blades for wind turbines Aeris requested this Thursday the registration for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), a movement that arises as a result of the growing demand for wind power generation in Brazil and in the world.The operation will allow 12 current individual shareholders to sell auctions in the business and also … Continue reading The manufacturer of wind turbine blades Aeris for wind energy applies for IPO registration
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Wind power in Brazil, Vestas wind turbines for a 409 MW wind farm
Vestas has received an order for 409 MW wind turbines from the UTE between Votorantim Energia and the Canadian fund CPP Investments for the Ventos do Piauí II and Ventos do Piauí III wind projects, in Serra do Inácio, in the state of Piauí, Brazil. The contract includes the supply and commissioning of V150-4.2 MW … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil, Vestas wind turbines for a 409 MW wind farm
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Portuguese tender’s preliminary results show positive outcome for Enel
Endesa Generación Portugal, subsidiary of Enel’s Spanish company Endesa, was awarded the right to connect 99 MW of a new solar + storage project to the national grid under a 15-year contract with the country’s National Electrical System.The investment will amount to around 90 million euros for the construction of the project, which will be … Continue reading Portuguese tender’s preliminary results show positive outcome for Enel
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Iberdrola will exclude Infigen wind power from the Australian stock market
Iberdrola will ask the Infigen Energy board to exclude the wind energy company from the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX), given that, after taking control of it, only 3.5% of its capital is already in the hands of minority shareholders .The company chaired by Ignacio Sánchez Galán already controls 76.5% of Infigen, while UAC Energy Holdings … Continue reading Iberdrola will exclude Infigen wind power from the Australian stock market
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Solar and wind energy doubled participation in 5 years
Renewable energies are growing and playing a prominent role in global power matrices. Solar and wind energy have doubled their share in the last 5 years, replacing coal.Among fossil sources, coal led to the growth of clean energy. However, the pace of growth is important to get closer to the goals of combating climate change. … Continue reading Solar and wind energy doubled participation in 5 years
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The largest offshore wind power plant will be in the Netherlands
Vattenfall will invest in the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the Dutch North Sea, the Hollandse Kust Zuid 1-4 offshore wind energy project, without subsidy.The wind farm will have a capacity of 1.5 GW, which will make it the largest offshore wind farm in the Netherlands and also in the world. But it will … Continue reading The largest offshore wind power plant will be in the Netherlands
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association signs an agreement with the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador
The Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE) and the Corporación Eléctrica del Ecuador (CELEC EP) have signed an agreement to establish a framework for collaboration on issues related to technical assistance, information exchange, teaching and technical, scientific and technological cooperation in renewable energy matter. The Framework Collaboration Agreement between Spanish Wind Energy Association and CELEC aims to … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association signs an agreement with the Electricity Corporation of Ecuador
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World Gets 2.5 GW of Offshore Wind Energy in H1 2020
Globally, 2,535 MW of offshore wind power was put into operation during the first half of the year, with offshore wind turbines installations reaching 29,839 MW by the end of June 2020, according to World Forum Offshore’s (WFO) H1 2020 Global Offshore Wind Energy Report. The organisation said the figures underline the continued growth of … Continue reading World Gets 2.5 GW of Offshore Wind Energy in H1 2020
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Joint Baltic 1GW offshore wind farm set to weigh on prices
Estonia and Latvia’s planned 1GW Gulf of Riga offshore wind farm could be Europe’s first cross-border project of its kind and pave the way for future co-operation in large-scale offshore renewable capacity. On 30 July, the Estonian economic minister Taavi Aas signed a memorandum of understanding to co-operate with Latvia on the new development, which … Continue reading Joint Baltic 1GW offshore wind farm set to weigh on prices
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Neoenergia (Iberdrola) advances with works in the Chafariz wind energy plant in Paraíba (Brazil)
The construction of the Chafariz Wind Power Complex, the first in the Sertão da Paraíba, has progressed rapidly. Until the end of the first half of 2020, Neoenergia performed 14.11% of the services, a percentage higher than expected for the period. As a result, 39.26% of civil works and 2.39% of network activities are completed.Scheduled … Continue reading Neoenergia (Iberdrola) advances with works in the Chafariz wind energy plant in Paraíba (Brazil)
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49 Metre Blades for Solwaybank Wind Farm
Consisting of 15 Vestas V100 wind turbines, each featuring 49 metre blades and 75 metre towers, our Team began the transport of each of the 120 main components and ancillary items from Glasgow’s King George V Dock. With space at a premium at the Glasgow dockside, due to this being the first of two wind … Continue reading 49 Metre Blades for Solwaybank Wind Farm
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Wind energy leader unveils path to long-term profitable growth at Capital Markets Day
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy today outlined its path to long-term sustainable profitable growth at its virtual Capital Markets Day. SGRE said that a refreshed corporate strategy would unleash the full potential of the company by capturing growth opportunities in its profitable Offshore and Services businesses and driving a turnaround in Onshore. The strategy prioritizes profitability … Continue reading Wind energy leader unveils path to long-term profitable growth at Capital Markets Day
Continue readingVestas completes Folha Larga Sul wind power plant in Brazil
Vestas announced that it has completed the installation of wind turbines at the 151.2 MW Folha Larga Sul wind farm in the municipality of Campo Formoso, in Bahia.The wind energy project is part of the Casa dos Ventos wind farm and can generate more than 770 GWh of energy per year, which will be used … Continue reading Vestas completes Folha Larga Sul wind power plant in Brazil
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