WindEurope recently attended an online Parliamentary Workshop organised by the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES) in cooperation with the Italian Senate. Members of the Italian and European Parliaments, representatives of the European Commission, government officials, and experts in the energy field discussed the energy transition in Italy in the context of the COVID-19 … Continue reading Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 wind energy recovery
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Gonzalo Martín, new secretary general of Protermosolar
Gonzalo Martín has extensive experience in concentrated solar power asset management in Spain and South Africa. Gonzalo Martín has been appointed new general secretary of the Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Thermal Industry (Protermosolar), with the aim of reinforcing the promotion of solar thermal energy in Spain in the face of the … Continue reading Gonzalo Martín, new secretary general of Protermosolar
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IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables
As COVID-19 rapidly devastates communities and livelihoods, effective response measures are urgently needed to address the immediate as well as the longer-term impacts of the crisis. Over 100 leading players in renewable energy, gathered under the IRENA Coalition for Action, have come together in a joint call for action, putting forward concrete recommendations on how … Continue reading IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables
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Wind energy MHI Vestas to manufacture wind turbine blades in Taiwan
MHI Vestas finalises contract with Swancor to source blade materials in Taiwan, further realising ambitious localisation plans. In another step forward for MHI Vestas’ industry-leading localisation plans in Taiwan, the company has confirmed a purchase agreement with Swancor to source several key blade manufacturing components locally. This contract strengthens Swancor’s presence in the offshore wind … Continue reading Wind energy MHI Vestas to manufacture wind turbine blades in Taiwan
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Wind energy in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 58.8 MW wind farm
Nordex Group has received another order for AW132/3465 wind turbines from Brazil. The manufacturer will supply 17 wind turbines for its regular customer Voltalia Brasil, for its 58.8 MW Ventos Serra do Mel 4 (VSM4) wind farm. The order also includes a service agreement for service and maintenance of the wind turbines for a period … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 58.8 MW wind farm
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Enel Green Power Greece is a Best Workplace 2020
The Greek division of Enel Green Power has been named one of the best places to work in Greece for 2020 – a result of its commitment and passion. Sustainability has always been at the heart of Enel Green Power’s corporate strategy. In every one of our initiatives, we try to use a development model … Continue reading Enel Green Power Greece is a Best Workplace 2020
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Ørsted and Nestlé sign 15-year offshore wind power purchase agreement
Nestlé UK has signed a 15-year corporate power purchase agreement to buy the output of 31MW from Ørsted’s Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm.The UK subsidiary of the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, has signed a 15-year indexed fixed price agreement with Ørsted, the world leader in offshore wind, to buy green power from … Continue reading Ørsted and Nestlé sign 15-year offshore wind power purchase agreement
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Iberdrola welcomes Siemens Gamea wind turbines in Bilbao
Blades have arrived at the port of Bilbao in Spain for Siemens Gamesa wind turbines that will feature at Iberdrola’s Puylobo wind farm in the Aragon region of the country. The 42 blades that will be part of 14 3.4-132 machines were manufactured by Siemens Gamesa in China and travelled 20,000km by sea, after passing … Continue reading Iberdrola welcomes Siemens Gamea wind turbines in Bilbao
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Vattenfall partners up to deliver Scottish onshore wind farm
Vattenfall enters a partnership with Greencoat UK Wind and gives the green light to the construction of South Kyle, its largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom. Vattenfall has taken the final investment decision to construct South Kyle Wind Farm, which will be able to power approximately 170,000 UK homes, saving close to 300,000 … Continue reading Vattenfall partners up to deliver Scottish onshore wind farm
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Nordex refinances successfully its guarantee credit facility for three years
The Nordex Group refinanced successfully its guarantee credit facility of EUR 1.21 billion for three years until April 2023. The guarantee facility provided by an international banking syndicate allows the Nordex Group to secure its project business with customers with bank guarantees in the respective main currencies. “Given the difficult market environment, this refinancing is … Continue reading Nordex refinances successfully its guarantee credit facility for three years
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Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
Wind energy has covered more than 20% of electricity demand in the first quarters since 2013 in Spain.With the 25,704 MW of wind power installed today, wind farm generation with wind turbines contributes to the energy mix over a fifth of the energy demanded in the electrical system.The calculation of the first quarter of 2020 … Continue reading Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
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Greek wind energy, Goldwind’s wind turbines for wind farm
Goldwind, in joint hand with its European holding subsidiary Vensys Energy AG, is proud to announce a successful entry into the Greek wind energy market. Recently, the first two orders have been signed for two wind power projects both located in Viotia, Central Greece. Respectively, Goldwind will provide these two wind farms with GW 121-2.625MW … Continue reading Greek wind energy, Goldwind’s wind turbines for wind farm
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Wind power in Firland, E-147 EP5/4.3 MW wind turbines prototype installed
ENERCON has reached the next intermediate objective in its EP5 programme: the E-147 EP5/4.3 MW prototype has been installed at the Paltusmäki wind farm in Finland. The machine is part of a wind farm with five wind turbines ENERCON is building in the region of Ostrobothnia for the customer Energiequelle. The wind energy converters (wind … Continue reading Wind power in Firland, E-147 EP5/4.3 MW wind turbines prototype installed
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Wind energy in Vietnam, Enercon wind turbines for 310 MW wind farm
ENERCON continues to expand its activities in Vietnam. In addition to the 90 MW already set to be installed this year, the company has signed to implement another 310 MW of wind power project orders in the South East Asian country by the end of 2021. The contracts cover the supply of 74 E-138 EP3 … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Enercon wind turbines for 310 MW wind farm
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American wind power supports COVID-19 relief efforts in communities across the country
Our society and economy continue to grapple with the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 presents. Ensuring the wind energy workforce’s safety and protecting U.S. wind jobs remains the top priority, and when the economy can safely reopen, wind power stands ready to play a leading role in the recovery. However, communities across the country are struggling right … Continue reading American wind power supports COVID-19 relief efforts in communities across the country
Continue readingWind energy in Vietnam, Vestas’ wind turbines for a 67 MW wind farm
A 67 MW order for two projects in Vietnam underlines Vestas’ ability to deliver a tailormade and innovative solution featuring the tallest turbines in the country for a challenging site with complex installation requirements. Vestas will supply, transport, install and commission a total of 16 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in different power ratings to … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas’ wind turbines for a 67 MW wind farm
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Wind energy in Brazil, Iberdrola receives boost to its wind power complex
Iberdrola, through its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergia, has received a boost to the development of its Oitis onshore wind mega complex with the inclusion of much of the project under the Brazilian incentive regime. The Brazilian Government has put under the so-called Special Regime of Incentives for Infrastructure Development (Reidi) a total of 10 of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Iberdrola receives boost to its wind power complex
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France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
This week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030. This translates into 40% renewables in the power sector – wind energy could deliver half of this. The Plan outlines ambitious, yet realistic targets … Continue reading France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
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Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
Existing ENERCON and EWE wind farms and project pipelines to be consolidatedMove to create major German power producer focusing on renewable energies.In order to drive the expansion of onshore wind energy, the Aloys Wobben Foundation, sole shareholder of Aurich-based wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, and Oldenburg-based energy service provider EWE are aiming to set up a … Continue reading Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia, ensuring support continuity and stable operations to maximize the customer’s business case.* Under the agreement, the company will provide remote monitoring, supply chain access and specialty tooling, design and … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
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