The Global Wind Energy Council has released the 16th edition of its flagship Global Wind Report 2021, which provides a comprehensive overview of the global wind industry through the latest market data, country profiles, trends and analysis from GWEC Market Intelligence. It is the most trusted publication globally for wind energy insights on current market status and the … Continue reading The global wind energy industry installed a record 93 GW of new capacity in 2020
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Wind power in Ceará, Brazil
In wind energy generation, Ceará stands out, with an installed capacity of 2,273 MW and 92 wind farms. Vestas manufactures wind turbines in Aquiraz and has created 400 different and 3,200 indirect jobs.Wind energy is renewable, non-polluting, profitable and creates jobs. Joaquim Rolim, coordinator of the Energy Core of the Federation of Industries of the … Continue reading Wind power in Ceará, Brazil
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Vattenfall to begin industrialization of future fossil-free steelmaking by establishing the world’s first production plant for fossil-free sponge iron in Gällivare
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall are now taking a new, decisive leap forward in their work to make fossil-free steel for the global market. Industrialization of the technology being developed through HYBRIT will start in Gällivare, northern Sweden, where the world’s first production plant for fossil-free sponge iron – from feedstock to steel – is being … Continue reading Vattenfall to begin industrialization of future fossil-free steelmaking by establishing the world’s first production plant for fossil-free sponge iron in Gällivare
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Siemens Gamesa launches “Planet Rescuers”, a videogame to promote STEM education with Minecraft Education Edition
Siemens Gamesa presents?Planet Rescuers, a global educational adventure on sustainability and energy where children ages 8 to 12 will embark on a journey through the popular Minecraft Education Edition universe with a single destination: a sustainable world. The project is part of Siemens Gamesa’s long-term Social Commitment strategy focused on promoting the United Nations SDG … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa launches “Planet Rescuers”, a videogame to promote STEM education with Minecraft Education Edition
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EnerOcean projects 180MW of floating offshore wind energy in the Canary Islands
The floating offshore wind energy developer EnerOcean requests the construction of two wind farms off Gran Canaria. The wind power projects would consist of up to 15 floating wind turbines.EnerOcean has reported the launch in Gran Canaria of CANARRAY, two floating offshore wind farm projects with the W2Power bi-turbine platform. This patented technology, W2Power, offers … Continue reading EnerOcean projects 180MW of floating offshore wind energy in the Canary Islands
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American Clean Power Association
On January 7, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) notified and filed an application to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the transfer of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) standards accreditation, with an expanded scope. On February 16, the ANSI Executive Standards Council (ExSC) approved ACP’s application. ANSI published the scope in their … Continue reading American Clean Power Association
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EnerOcean projects 180MW floating offshore wind power Canary Islands
Floating offshore wind energy developer EnerOcean requests the construction of two wind farms off Gran Canaria. The projects would consist of up to 15 floating turbines.EnerOcean has reported the launch in Gran Canaria of CANARRAY, two floating offshore wind projects with the W2Power bi-turbine platform. This patented technology, W2Power, offers the lowest cost floating wind … Continue reading EnerOcean projects 180MW floating offshore wind power Canary Islands
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Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the UK
If you’ve heard of Dogger Bank, a large sandbank around 130 km off the North East coast of England, it’s quite likely to have been as part of the shipping forecast on the radio. But soon, it will be home to the world’s largest offshore wind farm, capable of producing a whopping 3.6GW of electricity, … Continue reading Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the UK
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DNV issues Statement of Feasibility for Seaplace’s CROWN Spar offshore floating wind energy platform
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has issued a Statement of Feasibility to the Spanish ship design and offshore engineering company Seaplace for its CROWN Spar offshore wind floating platform concept. DNV’s Statement of Feasibility verifies new concepts and opens the door to innovative platform designs with a potential to further reduce the … Continue reading DNV issues Statement of Feasibility for Seaplace’s CROWN Spar offshore floating wind energy platform
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RWE marks financial investment decision for its UK flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
The 1.4 gigawatts offshore wind power project will require an investment of approximately £3bn Onshore enabling works start Spring 2021 and offshore construction in 2023 Final completion of the project expected by Q4 2026 RWE, one of the world’s leading players in offshore wind, has taken the Financial Investment Decision on its 1.4 gigawatt (GW) … Continue reading RWE marks financial investment decision for its UK flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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New guideline ruling creates framework for implementation of coal phase-out
RWE Power welcomes the fact that the guideline ruling has now laid down the next steps for all open-cast mines in the Rhineland in their implementation of the statutory coal phase-out. It ensures orderly operation of the Tagebau Hambach and Tagebau Inden opencast mines, which will cease to extract coal by 2029. The Tagebau Garzweiler … Continue reading New guideline ruling creates framework for implementation of coal phase-out
Continue readingØrsted signs a PPA wind power agreement with Nucor
Nucor will purchase energy from the Western Trail onshore wind farm, currently under construction and expected to be operational later this year. Nucor, a steel manufacturer, has signed a long-term agreement to purchase energy from the 367 MW wind farm in Texas. “Western Trail will utilise Nucor steel, demonstrating our ability to develop multilateral supply … Continue reading Ørsted signs a PPA wind power agreement with Nucor
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Wind Power and Solar Energy Can Improve Energy Security and Independence in Albania
IRENA’s renewables readiness assessment offers Albania recommendations to align energy policy with growth and climate agendas. A new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that Albania could significantly improve its energy security and reduce energy system vulnerability to climate impacts, by deploying its vast solar and wind resources. Full exploration … Continue reading Wind Power and Solar Energy Can Improve Energy Security and Independence in Albania
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140 Wind turbines with a rotor diameter of 200 meters for Wind Farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
Vattenfall and Siemens Gamesa are working together on the development of the new 11 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for offshore Wind Farm Hollandse Kust Zuid. Hollandse Kust Zuid will be the first offshore wind farm to install a new series of wind turbines: the Siemens Gamesa Direct Drive 11 MW. These 140 new turbines … Continue reading 140 Wind turbines with a rotor diameter of 200 meters for Wind Farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
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Vestas wins order for 47 MW of wind power in Japan
Vestas has secured a 47 MW order with Shimizu Corporation for the Oritsume Minami 1 wind farm in Iwate prefecture, Japan. Owned by Japan Renewable Energy Corporation, the wind project will be built by Shimizu Corporation and will feature 13 V105-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode with 84-meter towers. Vestas will also … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 47 MW of wind power in Japan
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Worldwide Wind Energy Capacity Reaches 744 Gigawatts – An Unprecedented 93 Gigawatts added in 2020
According to preliminary wind power statistics published today by the World Wind Energy Association, the world set a new record in new wind power installations, adding 93 gigawatts of new wind turbines within the year 2020. Some countries set new installation records, including China, the USA and Russia, while most European markets saw only modest … Continue reading Worldwide Wind Energy Capacity Reaches 744 Gigawatts – An Unprecedented 93 Gigawatts added in 2020
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RWE officially launches Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund with first local awards
RWE’s Clocaenog Forest onshore wind farm in North Wales has officially launched its £19million community fund and announced the first successful applicants from the surrounding communities. The fund is directly linked to the company’s 100%-owned Clocaenog Forest wind farm, which will provide renewable electricity equivalent to the needs of 63,800 UK homes. The 96MW project, … Continue reading RWE officially launches Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund with first local awards
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EDPR, Schneider Electric y Vestas join as a new members of RES4Africa Foundation
RES4Africa Foundation welcomes the three new members EDP Renewables, Schneider Electric and Vestas. The new membership of the three European companies, leading in the renewable energy sector at international level, was announced yesterday during the last Executive Committee of the Foundation, which has been involved in the promotion of green energy in Africa since 2012. The … Continue reading EDPR, Schneider Electric y Vestas join as a new members of RES4Africa Foundation
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GWEC releases Global Wind Turbine Supplier Ranking for 2020
Vestas remains in No. 1 place for the fifth year running, despite strong surge in orders for GE and Chinese manufacturers. 23 March 2021, Brussels – GWEC Market Intelligence today released the preliminary rankings for the world’s top five wind turbine original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). Danish manufacturer Vestas held the title as the world’s largest … Continue reading GWEC releases Global Wind Turbine Supplier Ranking for 2020
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DNV wins USD 17.7 million contract to support development of Taiwan Power Company’s largest offshore wind farm
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has signed a USD 17.7 million (NOK 150 million) contract to be the “Owner’s Engineer” for Taipower Offshore Wind Project Phase II (Changhua Phase II) in Taiwan. It is the largest offshore wind farm being developed solely by Taiwan Power Company (‘Taipower’). The work scope lasting into … Continue reading DNV wins USD 17.7 million contract to support development of Taiwan Power Company’s largest offshore wind farm
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