A new study by EIT InnoEnergy shows that Spain and Portugal have unique competitive advantages and enormous potential for the region to become a leading global hub for floating offshore wind energy. The study, entitled ‘Iberia as a hub for technology development and industrial leadership in the field of floating wind offshore energy’, has been … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy could create 50,000 jobs in Spain and Portugal by 2030
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EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
EIT InnoEnergy, the engine of innovation and entrepreneurship in sustainable energy in Europe, has become Nabrawind’s new shareholder, joining the investors that constitute the company: Evoluwind (promoters), Barinaga and Alberdi, Sodena and Basarro. The European company is thus exercising the right acquired in the capital increase that Nabrawind carried out last July 2019. The entry … Continue reading EIT InnoEnergy invests in Nabrawind
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ACWA Power expected to play an integral role in the development of PIF’s renewable energy program
The Public Investment Fund (“PIF”) today announced that it has increased its ownership stake in ACWA Power from 33.36% to 50%. The investment comes as part of PIF’s strategy to support the development of the renewable energy sector within Saudi Arabia and enable the growth of national champions to become regional and global leaders, while also … Continue reading ACWA Power expected to play an integral role in the development of PIF’s renewable energy program
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IRENA and Ocean Energy Europe Partner to Drive Ocean Energy Industry
The CEO of Ocean Energy Europe (OEE), Rémi Gruet and the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) today at the annual Ocean Energy Europe Conference & Exhibition. The partnership will deepen existing cooperation to accelerate the commercialisation of ocean energy technologies, by promoting the … Continue reading IRENA and Ocean Energy Europe Partner to Drive Ocean Energy Industry
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Ørsted enters a two-year agreement from 325 MW of onshore wind energy in the Netherlands
Greenchoice, an energy company with a strong focus on sustainability, manages a portfolio of 325 MW of onshore wind power in the Netherlands. Ørsted has now been chosen to bring the green energy to market and will therefore be responsible for selling and balancing the power from Greenchoice’s onshore wind portfolio. Morten Buchgreitz, Executive Vice … Continue reading Ørsted enters a two-year agreement from 325 MW of onshore wind energy in the Netherlands
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Ørsted joins the SteelZero initiative to support transition to low-carbon steel
The renewable energy company sees low-carbon steel as critical to achieving a carbon-neutral supply chain by 2040, and important to meeting global climate goals. SteelZero, a global initiative to drive market demand for net-zero emissions steel, was launched today with support from major steel-using organisations, including Ørsted. The steel industry contributes about 7 % of … Continue reading Ørsted joins the SteelZero initiative to support transition to low-carbon steel
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How is wind energy going to support economic recovery?
Wind energy is well positioned to support Europe’s economic recovery from COVID-19. The EU wants a major expansion of wind energy to deliver the Green Deal. The wind industry has proved resilient this year and is ready to deliver the investments the EU wants – all of which will create jobs and growth. Starting at … Continue reading How is wind energy going to support economic recovery?
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Vestas wins 534 MW order in Brazil to extend Casa dos Ventos’ wind farm
Vestas wins 534 MW order in Brazil to extend Casa dos Ventos’ wind farm and make it the largest wind power project in Latin America.Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and largest investors in the development of wind energy projects in Brazil, has placed a 534 MW order for the second stage of the … Continue reading Vestas wins 534 MW order in Brazil to extend Casa dos Ventos’ wind farm
Continue readingFloating wind power to grow 2000-fold by 2050 but more comprehensive standards and risk management required
Floating wind energy will play an important role in decarbonizing the global energy system, contributing 2% of the world’s power supply by 2050, but more comprehensive industry standards and risk management is required for the technology to scale. According to a new report by risk management and quality assurance company DNV GL, the cost of … Continue reading Floating wind power to grow 2000-fold by 2050 but more comprehensive standards and risk management required
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Nordex’s new concrete tower factory for wind energy in Spain begins operations
After only four months of construction work, Nordex has launched its new mobile concrete tower production plant for wind turbines in Spain. In Motilla del Palancar, in Castilla-La Mancha, a concrete tower production plant of more than 120,000 square meters has been set up. The Nordex Group started production of the first concrete tower segments … Continue reading Nordex’s new concrete tower factory for wind energy in Spain begins operations
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WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Andreas Nauen, CEO of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE), as the association’s Chair for the next 18 months. Nauen will lead the association together with Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, who serves as Vice Chair. Nauen steps in at a critical juncture for the wind industry. Europe wants … Continue reading WindEurope elects Andreas Nauen, Siemens Gamesa chief, as new chairman
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GE Renewable Energy unveils Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
Latest wind turbine in Cypress platform increases Annual Energy Production by up to 11% over the company’s 5.3-158. Features two-piece blade to maintain flexible logistic solutions. Wind turbine model expected to be in the field by 2022. GE Renewable Energy today officially introduces the 6.0-164 version of its Cypress onshore wind turbine platform, making it … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy unveils Cypress 6.0-164 onshore wind turbine
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Ingeteam’s new high power DFIG wind converters obtain certification
Ingeteam, a global technology Group specialized in electric power conversion, presented today the rigorous validation process undergone by its new high power DFIG wind converters. Ingeteam’s converters are tested and labelled to comply with and facilitate the full wind turbine certification process, whatever the site. As the amount of installed renewable power steadily increases around … Continue reading Ingeteam’s new high power DFIG wind converters obtain certification
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RWE and DEME Offshore install collars on offshore wind power foundations
RWE-patented technology to be deployed for the first time at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm. New monopile foundation collars increase load-bearing capacity. Offshore construction works to start in Q3/2021; Start of commercial operation planned for summer 2022. An innovative foundation technology is to be introduced at RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm. For the first time … Continue reading RWE and DEME Offshore install collars on offshore wind power foundations
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Iberdrola puts the Puylobo wind farm in Aragon into operation
The construction of the wind power plant, in record time and during the pandemic, has involved 120 professionals, the civil works have been carried out by Aragonese companies and a good part of the components of the wind turbines have been built in the country.Part of the park’s production will provide green wind energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola puts the Puylobo wind farm in Aragon into operation
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Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling
Heating and cooling based on renewable energy has emerged as an urgent priority for countries striving to meet climate goals and build resilient, sustainable economies. The transition to cleaner, more sustainable heating and cooling solutions can attract investment, create millions of new jobs and help to drive a durable economic recovery in the wake of … Continue reading Urgent Action Needed for the Energy Transition in Heating and Cooling
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Saitec achieves 2.4 million for its floating offshore wind energy technology
Saitec Engineering has obtained a grant of 2.4 million euros from the European Commission’s Blue Economy Window initiative to finance the SATHScale project, which will address the challenge of bringing SATH floating offshore wind technology to market through the development of the prototype that begins with the validation and demonstration of its technology. It involves … Continue reading Saitec achieves 2.4 million for its floating offshore wind energy technology
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Overview of the current situation of wind energy in Argentina
To obtain a concrete overview of the current situation in the region, the country and the world, we got in touch with two specialists in the sector: Rosío Antinori, from Tresarroyense, a lawyer and provincial deputy, and with Regina Ranieri, engineer, Business Development Manager at UL Renewables and leader in the field. With them we … Continue reading Overview of the current situation of wind energy in Argentina
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Enercon appoints Stefan Lütkemeyer as Chief Sales Officer in Management team
ENERCON is appointing its longstanding Sales Director Stefan Lütkemeyer in the new role of Chief Sales Officer (CSO) as part of the Management team. In addition to Global Sales Management (GSM), as CSO he will also be responsible for the Technical Marketing and Business Development divisions. Stefan Lütkemeyer will take up the newly created position … Continue reading Enercon appoints Stefan Lütkemeyer as Chief Sales Officer in Management team
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EC approves Vestas and Mitsubishi HI transaction to strengthen partnership in wind energy
Recently Vestas Wind Systems A/S (Vestas) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced an agreement to expand their partnership in wind energy. The strengthened partnership entails that Vestas will acquire MHI’s shares in the MHI Vestas Offshore Wind (MVOW) joint venture, and MHI will acquire 2.5 percent in Vestas and be nominated to a seat … Continue reading EC approves Vestas and Mitsubishi HI transaction to strengthen partnership in wind energy
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