Italian engineering and construction company Saipem, known for its offshore oilfield and drilling services, is increasing its involvement in the offshore wind sector. After securing several offshore wind installation contracts for its Saipem 7000 heavy lift vessel, the company on Tuesday announced another offshore wind push, this time as a developer of an offshore wind … Continue reading Saipem Joins Italian Offshore Wind Energy Project
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Equinor gets go-ahead for major offshore wind farm extensions in Norfolk
The extensions will allow two existing wind power projects to generate enough wind energy to power around 1.5 million homes. The Crown Estate has given approval to two major offshore wind farm extensions in the UK. Energy giant Equinor has signed agreements for lease for the Sheringham and Dudgeon wind projects, securing an area of … Continue reading Equinor gets go-ahead for major offshore wind farm extensions in Norfolk
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China to account for over 25% global offshore wind power capacity by 2030
The global offshore wind energy segment is likely to grow sevenfold by 2030 driven primarily by wind turbines additions from three major markets, China, the UK and the US.China will lead the offshore wind farm race with over 25% of new offshore wind power capacity expected to be added by 2030, followed by the UK … Continue reading China to account for over 25% global offshore wind power capacity by 2030
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Brazil, Nordex 8 wind turbines for 27.7 MW wind farm of Voltalia
Nordex has again received an order for AW132/3465 wind turbines from Brazil. For its new customer TODA Energia do Brasil, the manufacturer will supply eight wind turbines for a 27.7 MW wind farm. The wind power project is located in the French developer Voltalia’s 2.4 GW Serra Branca wind and solar cluster in north-eastern Brazil. … Continue reading Brazil, Nordex 8 wind turbines for 27.7 MW wind farm of Voltalia
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The potential of the Caribbean region of Colombia for the development of wind energy projects
The Alta Guajira area, due to the quality of its winds, concentrates the majority of works for the generation of wind energy.“Due to its resources, the Caribbean Region has enormous potential and all the conditions to become a pole for the development of renewable energies, especially wind energy, due to the winds in the coastal … Continue reading The potential of the Caribbean region of Colombia for the development of wind energy projects
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New model of wind energy blade is embarked from the Port of Pecém
The 72.4 meter long giants were produced by Aeris, in the industrial area of ??the Pecém Complex, and are on their way to the United States. The first wind blades produced at Complexo do Pecém by Aeris are already on their way to the United States, at the request of Germany’s Nordex. Eighteen blades completed … Continue reading New model of wind energy blade is embarked from the Port of Pecém
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Wind energy reaches 97% of the demand of the Northeast in Brazil
On Saturday, a new record with wind turbines was registered in the region, which reached 10,169 MW, at 10:00 p.m.The monitoring carried out in the Brazilian electricity system, carried out by ONS, continues to break records in the generation of wind power in the Northeast. The systems registered, last Saturday (08/22), at 10pm, a peak … Continue reading Wind energy reaches 97% of the demand of the Northeast in Brazil
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Wind energy in New Zealand, Waipipi wind farm takes shape
The Waipipi wind farm has laid the foundations for 23 of its future 31 wind turbines, and six wind turbines are fully assembled.The latest shipment of wind turbine parts has arrived at Port Taranaki, and the wind turbines will continue to be assembled until the end of the year, with cranes in place.The electricity transmission … Continue reading Wind energy in New Zealand, Waipipi wind farm takes shape
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Researchers to investigate wind power effects on bats in the Baltic Sea region
Despite the increasing numbers of wind turbines, their impacts on the environment are poorly known. A new study focuses on wind turbines in the Baltic Sea region and their impact on bats and their migration. Researchers from the Universities of Turku and Helsinki in Finland have been looking into literature about wind farm impacts on … Continue reading Researchers to investigate wind power effects on bats in the Baltic Sea region
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Women in Community Wind Energy
Existing studies indicate that women are very active in the environmental and climate movement, but that they are underrepresented in the area of community energy. WWEA and LEE NRW are therefore investigating the role of women in renewable energies in a new study. The World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) wants to examine the role of … Continue reading Women in Community Wind Energy
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South Korean Concentrated Solar Power developer predicts ‘competitive’ bid in Chile
Concentrated Solar Power newcomer Andes Green Energy will bid two 1 GW hybrid CSP-PV projects with 18 hours of storage in Chile’s power auction in December, Carlos Sanchez Vergara, the group’s General Manager, told Reuters Events. As EIG Atacama Management prepares to bring online Chile’s first Concentrated Solar Power plant, a new CSP rival is … Continue reading South Korean Concentrated Solar Power developer predicts ‘competitive’ bid in Chile
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Iberdrola’s largest wind farm comes into operation: East Anglia ONE, in UK waters
Spanish suppliers participated in the project: the substation and the foundations were manufactured by Navantia and Windar, respectively. The pandemic has not stopped the development of a wind energy project that is an example of green recovery opportunities: the wind power plant produces clean energy to power the equivalent of 630,000 homes after an investment … Continue reading Iberdrola’s largest wind farm comes into operation: East Anglia ONE, in UK waters
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JERA plans for offshore wind farm
JERA is planning to construct an offshore wind farm off Ishikari Bay, Hokkaido, Japan and has submitted its Planning Phase Environmental Impact Statement for the Ishikari Bay Offshore Wind Farm Construction Project to the Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry. JERA believes Ishikari Bay to be suitable for the development of bottom-fixed offshore wind power … Continue reading JERA plans for offshore wind farm
Continue readingLatin America’s Energy Community Underlines Link Between Energy Transformation and Prosperity
High-level energy and climate decision makers from Latin America and the Caribbean underlined the importance of low-carbon energy policy to securing stable, long-term prosperity across regional economies, during a webinar co-hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE). The virtual meeting entitled Accelerating Latin America’s Energy Transformation: RE … Continue reading Latin America’s Energy Community Underlines Link Between Energy Transformation and Prosperity
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Amazon to build wind farm in Galway
Amazon is set to build a wind farm in Galway in an effort to double its renewable energy capability. According to the Irish Times, the development will be located in Ardderroo and will support Amazon Web Services data centres in Ireland. The 115-megawatt wind power project will begin operations in 2022 and will include up … Continue reading Amazon to build wind farm in Galway
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GE Renewable Energy Constructing Largest Wind Turbine Rotor Test Rig at Netherlands Technology Center
Most technologically advanced and largest wind turbine rotor test rig of its kind is being constructed at LM Wind Power’s WMC Technology Center Netherlands in Wieringerwerf.Facility will provide GE’s wind energy business with in-house testing capability.Test rig is designed to enhance, through an advanced testing program, rotor design and modelling tools. GE Renewable Energy today … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Constructing Largest Wind Turbine Rotor Test Rig at Netherlands Technology Center
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Chile plans hybrid wind energy and solar power storage plant
AES Gener has taken an important step in developing a mammoth hybrid renewable energy project in Chile, after it has submitted the environmental impact statement for its planned 862.5MW wind power + solar energy + storage hybrid Parque Terra Energía Renovable project. AES Gener submitted the Environment Impact Study to the Servicio de Evaluación Ambiental … Continue reading Chile plans hybrid wind energy and solar power storage plant
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Omega Geração buys stake in EDF Renewables wind energy in Brazil
Omega Geracao announced on Sunday a binding agreement to acquire a 50 percent stake in wind farms owned by France’s EDF Renewables in the Brazilian state of Bahia. The assets in the wind turbines of the Ventos da Bahia 1 and 2 wind complexes have a capacity of 182.6 megawatts and the deal was valued … Continue reading Omega Geração buys stake in EDF Renewables wind energy in Brazil
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Equinor and Iberdrola plan offshore wind energy projects in Brazil
Major offshore wind power developers have started submitting plans for several gigawatts of new offshore wind farm projects in Brazil. Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary, Neoenergia, has three offshore wind energy projects in the licensing phase. Iberdrola actively participates “in discussions to define the best regulation to adopt for the development of offshore wind energy” in Brazil. … Continue reading Equinor and Iberdrola plan offshore wind energy projects in Brazil
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Bío Bío is the second with the highest investment in wind energy in Chile
Authorities visited the Alena Wind Farm and announced the Economic Reactivation Plan through sustainable projects for the Biobío Province. Investment in Clean Energy will be one of the most important axes in the Recovery Plan and also in the commitment to provide infrastructure for the sustainable development of our country, specifically related to promoting renewable … Continue reading Bío Bío is the second with the highest investment in wind energy in Chile
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