For the first time ever, Swedish wind power produced more than a terawatt-hour of energy in one week. The milestone was reached in the first week of the year, industry organization Swedenergy told Sveriges Radio Ekot. “It’s a new record on a weekly basis. The record is partly down to the fact that it’s been … Continue reading Sweden reaches new wind power record
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Wind energy in Sweden, First wind farm to utilize Nordex N149/5.X wind turbines
Ardian and Nordic developer OX2 are relying, for the first time, on Nordex wind turbines of the 5 MW class for the 286 MW wind farm “Åndberg”. The Nordex Group had already booked this order comprising 53 wind turbines as order intake in 2019, at that time on the basis that N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines of … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden, First wind farm to utilize Nordex N149/5.X wind turbines
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IRENA to launch new report on female representation in wind energy
The International Renewable Energy Agency, IRENA, will launch tomorrow a new report on female representation in the wind energy sector at a high-level women’s dinner co-hosted by the UAE Mission to the IRENA and the IRENA. The report, which will be launched at the end of the first day of the 10th IRENA Assembly in … Continue reading IRENA to launch new report on female representation in wind energy
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Sany Heavy Industries will produce 600 MW of wind energy in Tanzania
Will Tanzania soon have the largest wind farm on the African continent? This could be possible if the project of the Chinese group Sany Heavy Industries comes to fruition. The group, which specialises in the manufacture of construction machinery, is diversifying its activities, also producing wind turbines. For several years, the company has been developing … Continue reading Sany Heavy Industries will produce 600 MW of wind energy in Tanzania
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ACWA Power signs deal for wind energy project in Azerbaijan
ACWA Power has signed an agreement with the government of Azerbaijan to develop a 240 megawatt (MW) wind power project, one of the country’s first two Independent Power Projects (IPP). The project would be developed on Build Own Operate (BOO) basis, and is backed by a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA), according to an ACWA … Continue reading ACWA Power signs deal for wind energy project in Azerbaijan
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Enel Green Power starts the year with a bang, beating its previous record with over 3 GW of renewable capacity built in 2019
Enel Green Power (EGP)[1] set a new record in 2019 by building around 3,029 MW of new renewable capacity all over the world, around 190 MW more (+6.5%) than it did in 2018. “We have beaten our yearly renewable capacity construction record thanks to the relentless work and dedication of our colleagues around the world,” … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts the year with a bang, beating its previous record with over 3 GW of renewable capacity built in 2019
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10 wind energy trends from the 2010’s
As we close the books on the 2010’s, it’s a good time to take stock of an incredible decade for American wind power. From humble beginnings at the start of the decade, U.S. wind energy grew into a 50-state industry that plays a major role in supplying affordable, reliable, clean energy for millions of families … Continue reading 10 wind energy trends from the 2010’s
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Will California’s renewable energy drive be Trumped?
California has been leading the shift to renewables in the US, passing laws to encourage renewable energy production and discourage oil and gas exploration. The state’s efforts to develop its renewable energy sector has paved the way for similar legislature throughout the country, which could go a long way in mitigating the US’s considerable carbon … Continue reading Will California’s renewable energy drive be Trumped?
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Siemens Gamesa completes acquisition of Senvion
This transformational deal for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s Service Unit will strengthen its competitive position in Europe by adding approximately 9.0 GW serviced fleet and operations in 13 countries, increasing the total serviced fleet to approximately 69 GW globally. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announced today the closing of the acquisition of Senvion’s European Service assets … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa completes acquisition of Senvion
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Wind energy in Brazil, Casa dos Ventos to break ground on 504 MW wind farm
Casa dos Ventos will break ground on the 504-MW Rio Vento wind power complex project this month. Considered to be one of the largest of its kind in Brazil, the complex will require approximately BRL 2.4 billion (USD 590.4m/EUR 531.3m) in investments for the development of its eight wind farms. Consisting of 120 wind turbines supplied … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Casa dos Ventos to break ground on 504 MW wind farm
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Removing obstacles for responsibly expanding wind energy
Demand for energy can put enormous stress on the environment, habitats and the wildlife that lives there. The wind energy industry is proud of its legacy as a source of low-impact electricity that is leading the way in providing conservation benefits to wildlife and ecosystems. Every year, the wind industry displaces 43 million cars’ worth … Continue reading Removing obstacles for responsibly expanding wind energy
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MHI Vestas selects Port of Roenne for Pre-Assembly and Shipment Activities
MHI Vestas has selected Port of Roenne at Bornholm for pre-assembly and shipment of the company’s offshore wind turbine components for Arcadis Ost 1, an offshore wind project scheduled for installation in Rugen by 2022. In early June 2022, MHI Vestas will install 27 V174-9.5 MW offshore wind turbines for the offshore wind park, Arcadis … Continue reading MHI Vestas selects Port of Roenne for Pre-Assembly and Shipment Activities
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Wind power in Chile, Goldwind’s wind turbines for Chile wind farm
Goldwind South America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co Ltd (Goldwind) announced that it has secured a wind turbine supply order from Enel Green Power (EGP) for a wind energy project in southern Chile. At a signing ceremony held on November 28th in Santiago, Chile, Goldwind South America sales director, Li … Continue reading Wind power in Chile, Goldwind’s wind turbines for Chile wind farm
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Public consultation for two offshore wind energy projects in Ceará
The public consultation opens space for two offshore wind poweer projects. Ceará already has two proposals under study on offshore wind energy: one wind farm to install wind turbines in Caucaia and another in Camocim. Brazil does not yet have active offshore wind farms. Opening a public consultation for the license of offshore wind farms … Continue reading Public consultation for two offshore wind energy projects in Ceará
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Nordex receives wind power orders for 308 MW
In December 2019, Nordex received orders totalling 308 MW from diverse countries in Europe. The main sales market was Turkey with three wind power projects totalling 105 MW. In addition to orders from Spain and Italy, among others, the Nordex Group secured orders in France (68 MW), Finland (43 MW), Germany (34 MW) and Croatia … Continue reading Nordex receives wind power orders for 308 MW
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Wind energy in the Netherlands, Nordex to supply 44 wind turbines
In addition to the already published European orders received end of 2019, in December the Nordex Group was awarded on top to those orders a contract to install the Dutch wind farm “De Drentse Monden en Oostermoer” (DMO) as well. The manufacturer will supply 44 N131/3900 turbines including the foundations with a capacity of 171.6 … Continue reading Wind energy in the Netherlands, Nordex to supply 44 wind turbines
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Siemens Gamesa named preferred supplier for largest U.S. offshore wind power project to date at 2.64 GW
Dominion Energy selects Siemens Gamesa for USA’s largest offshore wind energy project. Installations of Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive offshore wind turbines expected to be completed by end of 2026. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been named as the preferred turbine supplier for the massive 2,640-MW Dominion Energy Virginia Offshore Wind project in the USA. … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa named preferred supplier for largest U.S. offshore wind power project to date at 2.64 GW
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Duke Energy Renewables’ 200-MW Mesteño wind power project in Texas begins producing energy
Project includes some of the tallest wind turbines in the U.S. – increasing wind energy production. Duke Energy Renewables, a commercial business unit of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), announced that its 200-megawatt (MW) Mesteño Windpower project in Starr County, Texas began commercial operation on Dec. 31, 2019. It is Duke Energy’s fourth wind generation facility … Continue reading Duke Energy Renewables’ 200-MW Mesteño wind power project in Texas begins producing energy
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Wind energy set a new record of 26.5% for December 2019’s generation in the UK
In 2010, Great Britain generated 75% of its electricity from coal and natural gas. But by the end of the decade, these fossil fuels accounted for just 40%, with coal generation collapsing from the decade’s peak of 41% in 2012 to under 2% in 2019. The near disappearance of coal power – the second most … Continue reading Wind energy set a new record of 26.5% for December 2019’s generation in the UK
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Floating offshore wind turbines: Brazil to become active player in the clean energy race
Wind energy is one of the most researched topics in the renewable energy ecosystem. During the last decades, the focus has been on several aspects of modeling and analysis of onshore wind turbines., Wind energy has enormous potential and has been topic of intense study recently, especially in Brazil. Led by Professor Alexandre Simos of … Continue reading Floating offshore wind turbines: Brazil to become active player in the clean energy race
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