The power of climate science denial in the UK, thankfully, has been in retreat over the past decade. Nigel Lawson’s Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) may still boast a prime Westminster address, but its influence has waned. In fact, its decline aptly mirrors the fortunes of the coal industry, including US titans such as Peabody … Continue reading Africa can become a renewable energy superpower
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Wind energy in Aragon, GES builds 3 114 MW wind farms
With this wind power project GES strengthens its relationship with the specialized renewable energy funds, Copenhagen Infraestructure Partners (CIP). Global Energy System (GES), a comprehensive provider of engineering, construction and maintenance for renewable energy, wind and solar, builds the new Alenza cluster of three 114 MW wind farms, between the municipalities of Fuendetodos and Azuara, … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, GES builds 3 114 MW wind farms
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Protermosolar asks the spanish government for specific renewable technology auctions
With this type of auction, the growth of each technology could be guaranteed to comply with the PNIEC and monitor the evolution of the cost of each one. Another option would be to promote auctions by definition of dispatch profiles or exclusive generation windows. The Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Thermal Industry … Continue reading Protermosolar asks the spanish government for specific renewable technology auctions
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Cofrentes wind farm authorized to sell wind energy in Spain
The Regional Ministry of Economy authorized the registration of the Cofrentes wind farm in the register of production facilities, required so that it can sell the wind power it generates to the electricity market. The wind power installation has thirteen wind turbines with a total power of 49.79 megawatts (MW), the maximum allowed by the … Continue reading Cofrentes wind farm authorized to sell wind energy in Spain
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Wind energy in Brazil reached 14.71 GW, with 583 wind farms and more than 7 thousand wind turbines in 12 states
Ceará ended 2018 with 2,050.5 MW of installed wind power capacity, in 80 wind farms. The State has the third largest installed capacity in the country, behind Bahía, with 3,572.5 MW and Río Grande do Norte, with 4,043.1 MW. The data was published by the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (Abeeólica) In Brazil, the installed … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil reached 14.71 GW, with 583 wind farms and more than 7 thousand wind turbines in 12 states
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New Jersey releases its strategic plan to develop 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy over 15 years
Under the plan, offshore wind power will provide 23% of electricity to customers statewide by 2050 with wind turbines. The state has developed a roadmap for how it will build 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind capacity in 15 years, a goal that, according to the Murphy administration, will help New Jersey become a hub for … Continue reading New Jersey releases its strategic plan to develop 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy over 15 years
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South Korea to increase wind energy generation to 12 gigawatts by 2030
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction plans to see its offshore wind power business generate around 1 trillion won ($831 million) in annual revenue by 2025. CEO Park Gee-won said his company would contribute to creating South Korea’s ecosystem for offshore wind turbines as a leading company in the field and pledged to be actively get … Continue reading South Korea to increase wind energy generation to 12 gigawatts by 2030
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GE’s new ship is transforming offshore wind energy maintenance
So we rowed through the narrow strait in tears, On one side Scylla, on the other, shining Charybdis with a dreadful gurgling noise sucked down the water.”* If you enjoy tales from the deep, you will know all about Ulysses, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” The many ordeals he and his crew … Continue reading GE’s new ship is transforming offshore wind energy maintenance
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Wind energy will play an important role in making renewable energy the base for Japan
Japan will build more offshore wind farms as part of its shift away from fossil fuels, industry minister Hiroshi Kajiyama said Friday.Kajiyama said over the next decade, Japan will aim to add infrastructure with the capacity to generate 1 gigawatt each year, eventually reaching a combined 30 gigawatts by 2040. Japan currently generates just 20,000 … Continue reading Wind energy will play an important role in making renewable energy the base for Japan
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Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy
After announcing long-term agreements with the technological multinational TIVIT, the shoe manufacturer Vulcabras Azaleia and, more recently, with the Anglo-American mining company, Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and important investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, celebrates association with Grupo Moura, the largest battery manufacturer in South America. The agreement envisages … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy
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Wind energy in Colombia, EPM resumes the operation of the Jepírachi Wind Farm
EPM resumes today the operation of the Jepírachi Wind Farm, in La Guajira, with all the biosecurity protocols to avoid the spread of the coronavirus, which had been suspended since the beginning of the year. EPM explained that at the beginning of this year, generation with wind turbines in the wind power complex was suspended. … Continue reading Wind energy in Colombia, EPM resumes the operation of the Jepírachi Wind Farm
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Vena Energy has kicked-off construction of the 47 MW Nakasato wind power project in Japan
Vena Energy starts the company’s first wind farm in Japan, the 47 MW Nakasato project in Aomori Prefecture. Nakasato’s wind turbines have heights of 116.5 meters, making them the most tall wind turbines in Japan to date. Vena Energy added that so far it has reserved energy sales for the project totaling 36 MW. During … Continue reading Vena Energy has kicked-off construction of the 47 MW Nakasato wind power project in Japan
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Norvento launches Norvento Gridmaster Converter
Norvento opens the door to battery energy storage for industries by launching the Norvento Gridmaster Converter (nGM), after 3 years of hard R&D work in the power electronics field. The converter can manage the exchange of energy from the grid and a battery system. It can work both in on-grid and off-grid installations. So, Norvento … Continue reading Norvento launches Norvento Gridmaster Converter
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Moon vows bold investment in offshore wind power industry
President Moon Jae-in pledged Friday to expand South Korea’s offshore wind power capacity hundredfold by 2030 as a key engine for the nation’s transition to renewable energy and environmentally-friendly growth. Moon visited a wind power plant and a turbine research center on the southwestern coast in his first field inspection since unveiling a “New Deal” … Continue reading Moon vows bold investment in offshore wind power industry
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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas supplies 121 MW of wind turbines
Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that has enabled our long-term customer Polenergia Farma Wiatrowa 3 Sp. z o.o.to secure a 121 MW wind farm in Poland from a competitive auction round. Together with Vestas’ previously announced orders from Poland’s technology-neutral energy auctions, this auction win showcases onshore wind energy’s competitiveness and underlines … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas supplies 121 MW of wind turbines
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Vestas secures 101 MW for the final phase of its largest wind power project in Vietnam to date
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has secured an order for 101 MW with AMI AC Renewables Corporation, a joint venture between AC Energy and AMI Renewables, for the second phase of the B&T wind farm. The order closely follows the recent 84 MW order for the first phase of the wind power project. With this second … Continue reading Vestas secures 101 MW for the final phase of its largest wind power project in Vietnam to date
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NEK ready to construct up to 1,000 MW of wind power for Ghana
A swiss based Engineering Company NEK has stated its readiness to construct 1,000 megawatts of wind power for the Country as part of efforts to implement the Renewable Energy Act (Act 832). The Project which is in two phases, will see 150 megawatts of wind power constructed and a second phase of 75 megawatts constructed … Continue reading NEK ready to construct up to 1,000 MW of wind power for Ghana
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Wind energy in Vietnam, Ayala Corp. is building the largest wind farm
Ayala is building the largest wind farm in Vietnam to date, as the conglomerate tries to keep the momentum of its power generation business in a country that has been less ravaged by the health crisis than others. Located in the coastal area of the Quang Binh province, the wind farm is AC Energy’s latest … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Ayala Corp. is building the largest wind farm
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The path to a green recovery: European Council has no time to lose
Tomorrow the EU Heads of State and Government meet in Brussels to try and reach agreement on a European recovery plan. The revised proposal combines a €750 billion recovery fund with a seven-year budget amounting to almost €1.1 trillion. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said, “This is a crucial European Council. If they can agree the … Continue reading The path to a green recovery: European Council has no time to lose
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Gonzalo Martín, general secretary of Protermosolar «I am fully confident that Spain can once again become the world Concentrating Solar Power leader»
The new Secretary General of Protermosolar is convinced that Concentrating Solar Power is the cornerstone to achieve the complete decarbonization of the Spanish energy system, by ensuring massive energy storage and providing firm and planned back-up for intermittent renewable sources like photovoltaic and wind energy. He also believes that if both the Government and companies … Continue reading Gonzalo Martín, general secretary of Protermosolar «I am fully confident that Spain can once again become the world Concentrating Solar Power leader»
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