Turkey’s total offshore wind power potential stands at 75 gigawatts (GW), Offshore Wind Energy Association (DÜRED) Chairperson Murat Durak said Monday, noting that they have reached a certain stage in works at some ports in the Marmara and Aegean regions and that they can now carry out offshore wind power plant projects. Durak told Anadolu … Continue reading Turkey holds 75 gigawatts of offshore wind energy potential
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Offshore wind power must remain a priority
Only 6 EU countries met the deadline for the submission of the final Maritime Spatial Plans. Others will need to ensure that their Plans are aligned with EU climate goals and allow for the development of offshore wind. Offshore wind will play a central role in helping the EU meet its climate goals and decarbonise … Continue reading Offshore wind power must remain a priority
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Giant offshore wind energy projects to be built in Ireland’s seas
Ireland’s plans for developing offshore wind are starting to take real shape with two new large projects in the pipeline. The Moneypoint and Codling wind farms would between them bring nearly 3 GW of offshore wind capacity to the Emerald Isle’s coasts in the next decade. Offshore wind will play a significant role in Ireland’s … Continue reading Giant offshore wind energy projects to be built in Ireland’s seas
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Statkraft signs 10-year wind power PPA with Finnish Keva
Statkraft and Finnish public pension provider Keva have entered into a long-term green power purchase agreement with an annual delivery of almost 53 GWh in the period 2023 to 2032. The delivery originates from the Kokkoneva wind farm, a new wind park scheduled for completion in Finland during 2022. Statkraft has entered into an agreement … Continue reading Statkraft signs 10-year wind power PPA with Finnish Keva
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Flexible charging cuts electricity bills and creates grid stability
Steered charging of electric vehicles can provide the electricity grid with much needed flexibility. In Berlin and Amsterdam, Vattenfall is running two interesting new projects to test flexible charging. The advancing electrification of our society is generating increased demand for renewable electricity. However, since its feed-in fluctuates, the match between supply and demand is becoming … Continue reading Flexible charging cuts electricity bills and creates grid stability
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Hidrostank deploys innovative solutions at Saudi wind farm
Hidrostank, a leading Spanish company supplying building materials for civil works, said it had recently delivered innovative modular pullboxes for the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm, a first-of-its kind facility in Saudi Arabia. A specialist in providing innovative solutions to boost the performance of construction, Hidrostank said on completion, Dumat Al Jandal is set to … Continue reading Hidrostank deploys innovative solutions at Saudi wind farm
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Zimbabwe plans to produce 100 MW from wind energy
Government is mobilising additional funds to undertake an assessment on possible sites for wind farms after initial bids for the project markedly exceeded the budget earmarked for the project, according to Energy and Power Development Minister Zhemu Soda. In 2017, the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) invited bids from interested contractors to carry out a … Continue reading Zimbabwe plans to produce 100 MW from wind energy
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Final concession granted for the construction of San Juan wind power plant in Ica
The Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) granted the definitive concession to develop the activity of generating electricity with Renewable Energy Resources in the Wind Power Plant “Parque Eólico San Juan de 131.1 MW”, located in the Ica region, which will provide clean and efficient energy to the National Interconnected Electric System (SEIN) to meet … Continue reading Final concession granted for the construction of San Juan wind power plant in Ica
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Vietnam’s largest wind power plant goes into operation
Trung Nam, Vietnam’s largest wind farm, officially came into operation in Loi Hai and Bac Phong Communes, Thuan Bac District of South-Central Ninh Thuan Province. This Trungnam group project, combined with a 204 megawatt (MW) solar power plant, forms a unique complex of solar and wind energy farms in the nation and in Southeast Asia. … Continue reading Vietnam’s largest wind power plant goes into operation
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Seven TSOs partner to drive the safe and efficient integration of offshore wind energy into the European electricity grid
Red Eléctrica de España (REE) is one of the seven TSOs that have signed this initiative.Eurobar pursues the homologation, both at the regulatory level and in the development of projects, of interfaces and technologies that make it possible to connect offshore power generation parks.This project is further proof of the shared commitment of European carriers … Continue reading Seven TSOs partner to drive the safe and efficient integration of offshore wind energy into the European electricity grid
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Ørsted acquires Ireland and UK onshore wind power platform from Brookfield Renewable
Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Brookfield Renewable, a global owner and operator of renewable power assets, to acquire a 100 % equity interest in its existing Ireland and UK onshore wind business, Brookfield Renewable Ireland (BRI). The agreement is based on an enterprise valuation of BRI of EUR 571 million as of 31 December … Continue reading Ørsted acquires Ireland and UK onshore wind power platform from Brookfield Renewable
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Eastern and Southern Africa’s Vast Renewables Potential Offers Route to Sustainable Growth
Eastern and Southern Africa are vast, geographically diverse regions with rapidly growing populations and rising demands for energy. According to master plans for the two regional power pools, electricity demand is set to grow at between 3.4 and 5 per cent per year to 2040. Meeting that demand is key to bolstering long-term growth in … Continue reading Eastern and Southern Africa’s Vast Renewables Potential Offers Route to Sustainable Growth
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American Clean Power Association Applauds FERC Finalizing Carbon Pricing Policy Statement
FERC’s move encourages states to continue considering carbon pricing in their electricity markets. The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following comment on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) carbon pricing policy statement. “ACP applauds FERC finalizing a bipartisan policy statement encouraging carbon pricing in organized markets. An overwhelming consensus has emerged that carbon pricing … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Applauds FERC Finalizing Carbon Pricing Policy Statement
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Wind energy in Bolivia, La Ventolera wind farm in Tarija will produce 24 megawatts
The National Electricity Company (ENDE) will begin the execution of the La Ventolera Wind project, located in the municipality of Uriondo, in the department of Tarija, which will inject a power of 24 megawatts (MW) of energy into the National Interconnected System (SIN), through renewable sources. The project is in the tender stage and will … Continue reading Wind energy in Bolivia, La Ventolera wind farm in Tarija will produce 24 megawatts
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RWE and H2U join forces to develop global hydrogen trading between Australia and Germany
RWE Supply & Trading and Australian hydrogen project developer The Hydrogen Utility Pty Ltd (H2U) have joined forces to develop hydrogen trading between Australia and Germany and therefore signed a Memorandum of Understanding. Together, they aim to bring green hydrogen produced in Australia to Europe. This is in line with the objective of HySupply, a 24-month … Continue reading RWE and H2U join forces to develop global hydrogen trading between Australia and Germany
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Avintia Energía will develop 150 MW of wind energy in Ourense and Lugo
Avintia Energía, a division of Grupo Avintia focused on renewable energies, is developing three 5 0MW wind farms in the towns of Quiroga, Villamartín de Valdeorras and A Rúa in Ourense and Lugo with a construction budget of 120 million euros, in a firm commitment to sustainable development in this Galician province. The three parks … Continue reading Avintia Energía will develop 150 MW of wind energy in Ourense and Lugo
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Hvide Sande to be the service port for three Vattenfall wind farms
Vattenfall has chosen Hvide Sande Harbour as its service port for Vesterhav Syd and Nord wind farms. Hvide Sande will to be the service hub for Vattenfall’s Danish offshore wind power operations in the northern part of the North Sea and benefit from the creation of about 50 jobs. The choice of Hvide Sande as … Continue reading Hvide Sande to be the service port for three Vattenfall wind farms
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Nordex has orders for 1.2 gigawatts of wind power in the first quarter of 2021
In the first quarter of 2021, Nordex received orders for 279 wind turbines with a total nominal power of 1,247 megawatts (first quarter of 2020: 1,644 MW). Delta4000 series wind turbines accounted for 906 MW or 73 percent, all other wind turbines are Delta series in the 3 MW class. The Nordex Group received orders … Continue reading Nordex has orders for 1.2 gigawatts of wind power in the first quarter of 2021
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Vestas to expand wind power capacity in the Faroe Islands
Vestas has secured an order for the supply of wind turbines at the 25 MW Torshavn onshore wind project, located on the outskirts of the Faroese capital, from Vindrøkt Sp / f, owned by Røkt and Effo. Six Vestas V117-4.2 MW wind turbines will power the Torshavn project, which will more than double the total … Continue reading Vestas to expand wind power capacity in the Faroe Islands
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Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines at Peru’s largest wind farm
The Punta Lomitas wind farm is ENGIE’s first wind project in the country Punta Lomitas will be equipped with 50 units of the SG 5.0-145 onshore turbine, operating between 5 MW – 5.2 MW, for a total capacity of 260 MW Peru aims to reach 15% of clean energy generation by 2030, tripling its current … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines at Peru’s largest wind farm
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