Wind power is one of the most important and growing renewable sources for generating electric power, but it’s not really a new technology. On some occasion we have heard of the story of Don Quixote fighting against the windmills that were used to grind cereals, fruits and seeds, or we have seen the postcards of … Continue reading Wind Energy in Guatemala
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IRENA Puts Energy Transformation at Heart of Sustainable Recovery Agenda
Report says targeted public spending and policy action will bring immediate jobs and boost GDP – provides recommendations how to maximise recovery while meeting climate goals. Governments can align immediate economic stimulus needs with medium to long-term decarbonisation and sustainable development objectives by targeting policy measures and public spending towards the energy transformation, a new … Continue reading IRENA Puts Energy Transformation at Heart of Sustainable Recovery Agenda
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Why McDonald’s is powering up with wind energy
Last year, McDonald‘s joined a growing list of many of the world’s largest companies deciding to power their stores, factories and data centers with wind energy. AWEA’s recent Wind Powers American Business report dives into this full-fledged trend, but for some one-on-one background on why companies are spurred in this direction, I recently spoke with … Continue reading Why McDonald’s is powering up with wind energy
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New DLR institutes to research maritime energy systems and future mobility
On 23 June 2020, the Senate of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) gave the green light for the establishment of two new institutes. These will conduct research on innovative technologies for the mobility and energy transition. On 14 November 2019, the Budget Committee of the German Federal Parliament (Bundestag) … Continue reading New DLR institutes to research maritime energy systems and future mobility
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association positively value the RDL 23/2020 that promotes the role of wind power in the Spanish economic revival
AEE valuations on the RDL 23/2020 by which measures are approved to promote renewable energies and promote economic recovery The RDL is a necessary boost to take advantage of the potential of the wind sector in its contribution to the revival of the economy, its industrial driving effect on other sectors, its leadership in innovation … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association positively value the RDL 23/2020 that promotes the role of wind power in the Spanish economic revival
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Siemens Gamesa’s flagship 14 MW wind turbine to power 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power project in the UK
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has conditionally received an order for 100 units of its new SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines for innogy’s 1.4 GW Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in the UK. A comprehensive service and maintenance contract is also included in the conditional order. The project will have the capacity to generate enough electricity … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s flagship 14 MW wind turbine to power 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power project in the UK
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Wind power in South Africa, wind farm receives locally manufactured transformer
Perdekraal East Wind Farm, in the Western Cape’s Witzenberg Municipality, has received its main transformer via road transportation from Pretoria, marking another important milestone in its construction process. This 500MVA mega transformer was locally manufactured in South Africa, which has added to Perdekraal East Wind Farm’s already high local content percentage, as the turbine towers … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa, wind farm receives locally manufactured transformer
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Wind energy continues to benefit rural America
In 2019, the U.S. reached a landmark in its wind energy capacity when 100 gigawatts — or enough to provide electricity for about 32 million homes — were produced, according to a report from the American Wind Energy Association. Reaching that milestone came after significant expansion. Wind energy made up about 30 percent of all … Continue reading Wind energy continues to benefit rural America
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Lithuania selects where the 700 MW offshore wind power plant will be built
Lithuania has settled on the position of the country’s first offshore wind farm, with the capacity of up to 700 MW, in the Baltic Sea. The government has decided that the wind farm will be built and commissioned by 2030 at the site previously proposed and considered in the draft Government Resolution, which has now … Continue reading Lithuania selects where the 700 MW offshore wind power plant will be built
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Wind energy in Tunisia, the Sidi Mansour wind farm advances
Climate Fund Managers (CFM) and UPC Renewables (UPC) are partnering on the development of the 30MW Sidi Mansour wind farm in Tunisia, which will provide a proof and concept and support for the country’s target of 30% renewable energy by 2030. In 2016, Tunisia announced the launch of the Tunisian Solar Plan 2030 with the … Continue reading Wind energy in Tunisia, the Sidi Mansour wind farm advances
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Enlight secures financing for Gecama wind farm in Spain
Enlight Renewable Energy has secured project financing for the 312MW Gecama wind farm in Spain. Spanish banks Banco de Sabadell and Bankia have financed the project. Their loan will cover 50% of the total project cost, which is estimated at €320m. The senior debt will be repaid over the first 14 years from the commercial … Continue reading Enlight secures financing for Gecama wind farm in Spain
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Wind power in the USA, Vestas wind turbines for a 249 MW wind farm
Vestas has received an order for 249 MW of V136-4.2 MW wind turbines and V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode for a project in the U.S. Including previously purchased 4 MW components, the project has a total nameplate capacity of 300 MW. The order includes supply and commissioning of the … Continue reading Wind power in the USA, Vestas wind turbines for a 249 MW wind farm
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American Wind Energy Association Statement on H.R. 2
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement after House leadership introduced H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. “AWEA applauds House leadership for recognizing the key role that renewable energy plays in American infrastructure development, especially as our economy strives to recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Federal credits for renewable energy sources … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Statement on H.R. 2
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Manufacture of wind turbines for offshore wind energy in Taiwan
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has concluded a contract to source high voltage switchgear from within Taiwan, expanding existing supply chain commitments and becoming the first offshore wind turbine supplier to localise switchgear. MHI Vestas has finalised a purchase agreement with Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. (Mitsubishi Electric) to source switchgear for upcoming offshore wind projects in … Continue reading Manufacture of wind turbines for offshore wind energy in Taiwan
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French and Japanese Leaders Team Up to Develop Commercial Scale Floating Offshore Wind power Projects
JERA (Japan’s largest utility company), ADEME INVESTISSEMENT (a 100% French State-owned investment company aiming at financing innovative infrastructure projects) and IDEOL (a global leader in floating offshore wind) have agreed on the key terms for the establishment of an investment vehicle dedicated to the financing of the development phase of at least 2 GW of … Continue reading French and Japanese Leaders Team Up to Develop Commercial Scale Floating Offshore Wind power Projects
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Iberdrola agrees deal for the acquisition of eight wind energy projects from Svea Vind Offshore AB in Sweden
The agreement will allow Iberdrola to take a majority stake in up to eight wind power projects which are in various stages of development, and are expected to begin operating from 2029 onwards. Projects are grouped around two geographical areas: Gavle (six projects totalling 5.1 GW of power) and Oxelosund (two projects totalling another 3.9 … Continue reading Iberdrola agrees deal for the acquisition of eight wind energy projects from Svea Vind Offshore AB in Sweden
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Siemens Gamesa will supply 13 wind turbines to wind energy in Germany
Siemens Gamesa will supply 13 wind turbines with outputs ranging from 3.6 MW to 4.1 MW, various rotor diameters and hub heights of up to 165 meters. With a total output of 52.8 MW, the Coesfeld Letter Bruch wind farm is one of the largest wind energy projects currently being installed in North Rhine-Westphalia. Each … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will supply 13 wind turbines to wind energy in Germany
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Nordex wind turbines for wind energy in Sweden, Norway and Finland
At the Nordex Group, the Nordic region includes three primary markets: Sweden, Norway and Finland. Sweden led the way for the Group’s business footprint in this area, opening its doors in 2006. The branch’s headquarters, which also serve the Norwegian branch, can be found in Uppsala, a city in the south east of the country, … Continue reading Nordex wind turbines for wind energy in Sweden, Norway and Finland
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Wind energy in Russia, The Azov wind farm takes shape
The construction site of Russia’s Azov wind farm welcomes its first batch of wind turbines as the wind power plant is slated to go online by the end of 2020. Enel Green Power is ready to unleash the wind of sustainability on theRostov. The first batch of towers and nacelles – the fundamental building blocks of Russia’s Azov … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, The Azov wind farm takes shape
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Siemens Gamesa places an order for its most powerful offshore wind turbines in a 1.4 GW wind energy project in the UK
The company will install 100 units of its 14 MW SG 14-222 DD wind turbine in the Sofia offshore wind farm, developed by innogy.The project will supply wind power to more than 1.2 million British homes.With this wind farm, the conditional order book for this new model amounts to a total of 4.3 GW, after … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa places an order for its most powerful offshore wind turbines in a 1.4 GW wind energy project in the UK
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