EDP Renewables, SA («EDPR»), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world, has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement worth a total of 426 million euros with Finerge S.A., one of Portugal’s largest renewable energy producers, for practically the entire stake owned by EDPR … Continue reading EDP Renewables announces €500m asset rotation deal for onshore wind power assets in Spain
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The first floating wind turbine is installed in the Abra de El Sardinero
Saitec company has installed in open waters, specifically in the Abra del Sardinero due to its protected conditions of waves, a floating wind platform that it has developed on a reduced scale, which is a milestone as it is the first prototype of this company installed in the sea in mainland Spain (there are two … Continue reading The first floating wind turbine is installed in the Abra de El Sardinero
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: Saluting wind power’s essential workforce
It’s time to kick off the fourth annual #AmericanWindWeek, and this year we’re highlighting all the ways #WindBuildsTheFuture! Make sure to follow and join the conversation all week long using these hashtags, and visit AmericanWindWeek.org for more information. You can also find great ideas for participating on social media in AWEA’s social press kit. We’re … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: Saluting wind power’s essential workforce
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EDP Renewables CEO: Education and engagement are more important now than ever
Miguel Angel Prado is CEO of EDP Renewables North America. The recent challenges we’ve faced in light of the COVID-19 pandemic have meant that wind energy companies have had to reevaluate how we educate and engage stakeholders around our projects. We believed in the importance of building face-to-face relationships and meeting in-person to share information … Continue reading EDP Renewables CEO: Education and engagement are more important now than ever
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EDP Renováveis to Sell Renovaveis Wind Energy Portfolio in Spain as Part of Asset Rotation Program
EDP-Energias de Portugal SA said Monday that it would sell the full equity shareholding and outstanding shareholder loans of its subsidiary EDP Renovaveis S/A in a wind portfolio to the Finerge Group for a consideration of about 426 million euros ($502 million). The Portuguese energy company said the 242-megawatt onshore portfolio includes seven wind farms … Continue reading EDP Renováveis to Sell Renovaveis Wind Energy Portfolio in Spain as Part of Asset Rotation Program
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Wind power in Yucatán, the “Progreso” Wind Farm was inaugurated
This morning, the “Progreso” Wind Farm, located at kilometer 30 of the highway that connects the port with Mérida, was inaugurated in an event led by the Governor of Yucatán, Mauricio Vila Dosal, in the company of Mayor Julián Zacarías Curi. In his message, in the presence of the general director of Renewable Energy of … Continue reading Wind power in Yucatán, the “Progreso” Wind Farm was inaugurated
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Wind Energy Builds the Future
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today kicks off American Wind Week 2020, the fourth annual national celebration of U.S. wind energy leadership. During American Wind Week, AWEA, our 1000+ members, and the thousands of diverse U.S. wind supporters highlight the many ways wind is helping build the future. “After a decade of significant growth, … Continue reading Wind Energy Builds the Future
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Rovco to survey Erebus floating wind energy project
The Simply Blue Energy and Total Blue Gem Wind joint venture has contracted Rovco to carry out inspection work for the wind turbines of the 96 MW Erebus floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic Sea off Wales. The work, 45 km off the Pembrokeshire coast, will begin this month and will consist of geophysical … Continue reading Rovco to survey Erebus floating wind energy project
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Ingeteam reaches 50GW installed wind energy capacity milestone
Ingeteam has commissioned 50 GW of wind energy conversion equipment with wind turbines to date, thanks to strong sales of wind energy converters and wind control cabinets. Ingeteam entered the wind industry in 1995 working on the development of variable speed machines. They were the first manufacturer to launch DFIG converters on the market. 25 … Continue reading Ingeteam reaches 50GW installed wind energy capacity milestone
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Porto de Pecém and Aeris Energy export wind power blades amid the pandemic
The production and export of wind blades are among the specialties of the Port of Pecém and of the market leader Aeris Energy. The wind blades were produced jointly by the two companies, especially with Aeris Energy, in the Porto do Pecém industrial park, in Ceará (Brazil) to be stored in an exclusive area in … Continue reading Porto de Pecém and Aeris Energy export wind power blades amid the pandemic
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2020: The year of photovoltaic records in Spain
Photovoltaics in Spain does not stop breaking records. Just look at the evolution of production and installed capacity in recent months to see that a clear paradigm shift has occurred: from a stagnant situation for a decade to a true photovoltaic revolution.Although 2020 is not being a year to shoot rockets in general, the good … Continue reading 2020: The year of photovoltaic records in Spain
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Concentrated Solar Power Video Tutorial
The tutorial consists of 48 videos in total, grouped in seven thematic blocks. After introducing to the basics of concentrating solar power (CSP), the course units impart substantial knowledge and practical experience about quality control and project planning in CSP plants. The video language is English. Available on this channel:Unit 0: Welcome and IntroductionUnit 01: … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power Video Tutorial
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Renewable energy is now the least-cost option in the power sector
Switching to renewable power is a no-brainer. Progress is slow in the two larger sectors, heating/cooling and transport. Governments continue to subsidise fossil fuels and keep regulatory frameworks in place, which support centralised, high-carbon energy production and consumption. Renewable energy had another record-breaking year in 2019, as installed power capacity grew more than 200 gigawatts … Continue reading Renewable energy is now the least-cost option in the power sector
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Ireland to meet 2020 wind energy target
The new figures show that Ireland is on track to meet its 2020 wind energy target after a few months of new wind turbines additions. The 2020 target is to get 40% of the country’s electricity from renewables, and figures from the Irish Wind Energy Association (IWEA) show that wind provided 28.5% of Ireland’s electricity … Continue reading Ireland to meet 2020 wind energy target
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GWEC expects more than 205 GW of offshore wind energy to be added worldwide by 2030
GWEC anticipates that by 2030 more than 205 GW of offshore wind power capacity will be added globally, including at least 6.2 GW of floating offshore wind turbines. The figure represents a growth of 15 GW over the estimates that GWEC Market Intelligence itself made before Covid-19, demonstrating the resilience of the sector to play … Continue reading GWEC expects more than 205 GW of offshore wind energy to be added worldwide by 2030
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Building a future in wind power: Research locally, export globally
At The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) we are committed to strengthening and diversifying how we impact our students, our community and our global efforts. As we’ve experienced the pandemic and oil and gas downturn, we are witnessing firsthand the importance of this commitment, and it feels more important than ever to align with … Continue reading Building a future in wind power: Research locally, export globally
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Wind energy in Egypt, EBRD approves loan for Gulf of Suez wind farm
The wind power plant is to be located in the Gulf of Suez, approximately 40 km north-west of Ras Ghareb.The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a long-term senior loan of $50m (equivalent to €42m) for Egypt to construct a 500 MW wind farm. The plant is to be located in the … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt, EBRD approves loan for Gulf of Suez wind farm
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Facebook backs Tipperary wind farm
Facebook will help develop a new wind farm in Co Tipperary to power its expanding data center campus in Clonee, Co Meath, and its European headquarters in Dublin. The wind power project represents a new phase of Facebook’s 10-year power supply agreement reached in 2016 with Brookfield Renewable Partners, the Canada-based global fund that bought … Continue reading Facebook backs Tipperary wind farm
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Webinar recap: What you need to know from Solar 101
After witnessing the success of the Wind 101 Webinar Series, I was eager to dive into the Solar 101 series. As mentioned in my recap of Wind 101, I am new to the renewable energy space and was ready to diversify my knowledge even more with this next installment of the 101 Webinar Series. Solar … Continue reading Webinar recap: What you need to know from Solar 101
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Rio Grande do Norte leads in installed wind energy capacity in Brazil
Information from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association shows that Rio Grande do Norte concentrates 27% of the country’s production, with a total generation of 4 gigawatts of installed capacity. Rio Grande do Norte has 4 gigawatts of installed wind power capacity, according to information from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (ABEEólica). The value represents 27% … Continue reading Rio Grande do Norte leads in installed wind energy capacity in Brazil
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