GE Renewable Energy today announced a 265-MW onshore wind turbine order for ALLETE Clean Energy’s Caddo Wind farm, located in Caddo County, Oklahoma. The wind farm will utilize GE’s 2.8-127 turbines. Construction on the project has begun, with commissioning expected in 2021. The agreement also provides for a 15-year full-service agreement. Tim White, GE Renewable … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to supply wind turbines to 265-MW Oklahoma wind farm
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Pressures to reduce costs are transforming the global wind blade supply chain
The Global Wind Blade Supply Chain Update 2020 marks GWEC Market Intelligence’s second key component assessment, which is part of the GWEC Market Intelligence service that provides insights and data-based analysis on the development of the wind industry. Blades are one of the most critical and expensive components of a wind turbine, and having the … Continue reading Pressures to reduce costs are transforming the global wind blade supply chain
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Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted sign their first onshore wind power project in the United States
Project consists of 51 SG 5.0-145 wind turbines and 18 safe harbor turbines for total of 298 MW and a long-term service and maintenance agreement. Siemens Gamesa will supply the wind turbines for the 298 MW Haystack wind farm in Nebraska.This is the first onshore project for both companies in the United States, following the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Ørsted sign their first onshore wind power project in the United States
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1st CSP4Climate conference
Two years following the successful organization of the 1st CSP4Climate conference, the need to take immediate action to address the most important global challenge of our times, Climate Change, is more urgent than ever. The adverse effects of climate change are getting more pronounced, especially in the Mediterranean basin. It is therefore time to analyze … Continue reading 1st CSP4Climate conference
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AWEA Releases Statement on U.S. Department of the Interior Actions on Status of Offshore Wind Development
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), which is merging into the American Clean Power Association (ACP) in January 2021, today released the following statement regarding recent developments from the U.S. Department of the Interior involving federal reviews of the Vineyard Wind project and the many other offshore wind projects in progress up and down the … Continue reading AWEA Releases Statement on U.S. Department of the Interior Actions on Status of Offshore Wind Development
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German offshore wind energy project to be deployed in Vietnam
The German group PNE plans to invest 4.8 billion dollars in an offshore wind energy project in the waters of the Phu Cat and Phu Dinh districts, in the Central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh.The information was released during a working meeting on the subject, held the day before between representatives of PNE and authorities … Continue reading German offshore wind energy project to be deployed in Vietnam
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PPA signed for Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm
RWE Renewables signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with E.ON UK under which the company will offtake 100% of the electricity produced by the Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm from 2022 until 2035. This includes the Renewable Obligation Certificates (ROCs) from the plant. The contract directly follows on from the previous agreement to supply E.ON … Continue reading PPA signed for Humber Gateway Offshore Wind Farm
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Japan Targets 30-45 Gigawatts in Offshore Wind Power Generation
Japan will aim to boost the country’s offshore wind power generation capacity to 30-45 gigawatts in 2040, a government vision clarified Tuesday. According to the offshore power wind industry vision, adopted at a public-private panel meeting, the government will first raise by 2030 the capacity to 10 gigawatts, equal to the combined capacity of 10 … Continue reading Japan Targets 30-45 Gigawatts in Offshore Wind Power Generation
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Governor inaugurates Tizimín Wind Farm in Yucatan
The inauguration ceremony was headed by Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal and in which the future investment for the construction of another Wind Park was announced. This will be the Tizimín Phase 2, through which it will contribute to promoting the economic reactivation and the generation of more jobs in the state. Together with the director … Continue reading Governor inaugurates Tizimín Wind Farm in Yucatan
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GE Renewable Energy Signs Agreement with BE Power to Accelerate 400 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Project in Australia
GE Renewable Energy and BE Power have signed an agreement to co-develop the 400 MW Big-T (Cressbrook) pumped hydro storage project in Toowoomba, Australia. Under the agreement, GE Renewable Energy’s Hydro Solutions business will work alongside BE Power and their partners to optimize and finalize the design of the plant and help the project secure … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Signs Agreement with BE Power to Accelerate 400 MW Pumped Hydro Storage Project in Australia
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Vestas signed a partnership with Enel X to accelerate the electrification of its company fleet
Vestas Wind Systems A/S, a world leader in wind energy solutions, signed a partnership with Enel X, the Enel Group’s advanced energy services business line, to accelerate the electrification of its company fleet. Through the agreement, Enel X will be providing Vestas with the required charging infrastructure to electrify its corporate fleet across its most … Continue reading Vestas signed a partnership with Enel X to accelerate the electrification of its company fleet
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The Danish Energy Agency grant permits for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind power plants
On Monday 14 December, the Danish Energy Agency gave permission for the construction work on the offshore wind farms Vesterhav Syd and Nord to begin. The Danish Energy Agency’s decision constitutes a stamp of approval that Vattenfall’s projects comply with legislation with regards the environment, nature and consideration for neighbors. On Monday 14 December, the … Continue reading The Danish Energy Agency grant permits for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind power plants
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EDP Renováveis wins 5 220 MW wind power and solar energy projects in an auction in Poland
As of today, EDPR has secured 87% of the ~7.0 GW targeted wind energy and solar global capacity build-out for the 2019-2022 period. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR) — a global leader in the renewable energy field and the world’s third-largest wind energy producer — was awarded a 15-year Contract-for-Difference (“CfD”) at the Polish renewable energy … Continue reading EDP Renováveis wins 5 220 MW wind power and solar energy projects in an auction in Poland
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RWE to divest a stake of 51% in four onshore wind farms in Texas to Algonquin
Sell down in four RWE onshore wind power facilities in Texas of a stake equivalent to a total capacity of 439 megawatts. RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with a subsidiary of Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp to sell a 51% stake in four RWE onshore wind facilities … Continue reading RWE to divest a stake of 51% in four onshore wind farms in Texas to Algonquin
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Enel Green Power starts construction of 1.3 GW of new solar and wind energy in Brazil
The wind farms Lagoa dos Ventos III (396 MW), Morro do Chapéu Sul II (353 MW), Cumaru (206 MW) and Fontes dos Ventos II (99 MW), as well as the São Gonçalo III (256 MW) solar plant will be mainly supported by power supply contracts in the Brazilian free energy market.The Enel Group is investing … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of 1.3 GW of new solar and wind energy in Brazil
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DNV GL and SSE Renewables celebrate 10-year partnership advancing wind power forecasting capabilities
DNV GL provides wind energy forecasting services to SSE Renewables for 16 onshore and offshore wind farms in the UK, totalling 2.8 GW. DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, is proud to have provided accurate wind power forecasting services to SSE Renewables over the last 10 years. The … Continue reading DNV GL and SSE Renewables celebrate 10-year partnership advancing wind power forecasting capabilities
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Morocco to be home to a 900 MW wind energy plant in Dakhla
Morocco is set to be home to a 900 MW wind power plant in Dakhla courtesy of Soluna Technologies Ltd, a newly-founded company powering the blockchain-economy with low-cost renewable energy, backed by a US private equity firm Brookstone Partners. Soluna has already carried out and completed studies and research into the technical feasibility of the … Continue reading Morocco to be home to a 900 MW wind energy plant in Dakhla
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Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries close partnership agreement
Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) have closed the agreement to expand their partnership in sustainable energy, ref. Company Announcement no. 33/2020 of 29 October 2020. By closing the agreement, Vestas has acquired MHI’s shares in the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture, while MHI has acquired 2.5 percent in Vestas and will … Continue reading Vestas and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries close partnership agreement
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Vestas supplies wind turbines to Naturgy for wind energy in Australia
In partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group, Vestas has secured a 97 MW deal for the Hawkesdale Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia. The project will feature 23 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines which Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 15-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas supplies wind turbines to Naturgy for wind energy in Australia
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Wind power in Colombia, construction of wind farm in La Guajira is authorized
The Spanish infrastructure, energy, services and telecommunications group Elecnor received two easement titles from the National Land Agency –ANT for the construction of the ‘El Ahumao’ wind farm, in the town of Camarones, Riohacha jurisdiction. The director of the National Land Agency, Myriam Carolina Martínez, explained that this easement was necessary for the Spanish company … Continue reading Wind power in Colombia, construction of wind farm in La Guajira is authorized
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