The demands on the Nordex Group as a manufacturer of wind turbines are increasing with regard to its environmental performance – whether in the form of emission limits or the requirements for environmental product declarations (EPDs). More and more countries are setting ambitious climate targets and taking measures to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.France has … Continue reading Nordex wind turbines for wind power in France
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Romania’s Hidroelectrica wants 300 MW offshore wind power
Hidroelectrica, one of the largest energy producers in Romania, wants to add 300 MW of offshore wind power and 300 MW of onshore wind power in the coming years, as well as green hydrogen production capacity on the Danube – said Bogdan Badea, president of Hidroelectrica, speaking on the occasion of completing the integration of … Continue reading Romania’s Hidroelectrica wants 300 MW offshore wind power
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Ørsted completed the divestment of 50 % of the Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Netherlands
Further to the announcement issued on 7 April 2021, Ørsted has today completed the divestment of 50 % of the Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Netherlands to Norges Bank Investment Management. Ørsted will also provide NBIM with balancing services and a long-term route to market for the renewable electricity generated by Borssele … Continue reading Ørsted completed the divestment of 50 % of the Borssele 1 & 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the Netherlands
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Capital Energy signs wind energy PPAs in Spain with Statkraft
The agreements, with a term of up to 10 years, contemplate the sale of all the wind energy produced by three Capital Energy wind farms with an installed capacity of 126 megawatts (MW).Thanks to the Power Purchase Agreements signed with Statkraft, the Spanish company continues to strengthen the financial structure of its three most mature … Continue reading Capital Energy signs wind energy PPAs in Spain with Statkraft
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Ørsted and HOFOR enters into agreement on green power for groundbreaking hydrogen project
Today, Ørsted and HOFOR (Greater Copenhagen Utility) entered into an agreement that will secure green power for part of the potential 1.3 GW Green Fuels for Denmark project to produce sustainable fuels in the Greater Copenhagen area. Avedøre Power Station, where the power from Aflandshage can be brought onshore. As part of the agreement, Ørsted and … Continue reading Ørsted and HOFOR enters into agreement on green power for groundbreaking hydrogen project
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Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
Representatives from over 50 IRENA member countries gathered for the first meeting of the Collaborative Framework for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions. The meeting took place during the last week’s IRENA Council and was co-facilitated by the United States and South Africa. As IRENA members are stepping up action to meet global climate objectives and … Continue reading Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
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Brazil already has 14.34 GW of wind energy in 568 wind farms and more than 7,000 wind turbines in 12 states
Wind power in Brazil reached 14 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity. The reference data were published on Monday by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica) and show that the total production of this energy matrix is ??equivalent to the same installed capacity of the Itaipu hydroelectric plant.In total, there are 14.34 GW of installed capacity … Continue reading Brazil already has 14.34 GW of wind energy in 568 wind farms and more than 7,000 wind turbines in 12 states
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Offshore wind power linked to China’s network surpasses 10m kilowatts
According to the country’s National Energy Administration (NEA), the inaugurated capacity of offshore wind power linked to China’s grid system hit 10.42 million kilowatts by the end of last month. China has made exceptional attainments in improving offshore wind power in new years, the NEA added. NEA statistics revealed that in the first four months … Continue reading Offshore wind power linked to China’s network surpasses 10m kilowatts
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Casa dos Ventos obtains R $ 217 million from BNDES for wind energy in Rio Grande do Norte
Wind power project developer Casa dos Ventos obtained financing of R $ 216.7 million from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) for the construction of a wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte.The Santa Martina 9 wind power plant, which is part of the Rio do Vento complex, will have a capacity of … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos obtains R $ 217 million from BNDES for wind energy in Rio Grande do Norte
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American Clean Power Association Statement on the Biden Administration’s Proposed Budget to Congress
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement today following the Biden-Harris Administration’s budget request submitted to Congress. “The American clean power industry applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s budget for targeting funds to the most crucial initiatives needed to achieve America’s energy, climate, and economic goals. These funding levels for wind, solar, and energy storage … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on the Biden Administration’s Proposed Budget to Congress
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Three hydrogen projects with RWE participation preselected for Europe-wide funding programme
Three hydrogen projects in which RWE is involved have been shortlisted for funding from the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) programme: a joint project with partners from the GET H2 initiative as well as the AquaPrimus 2 and HyTechHafen-Rostock projects. This was announced today by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology … Continue reading Three hydrogen projects with RWE participation preselected for Europe-wide funding programme
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EDP Renewables enters Chile with 628 MW wind energy and solar portfolio
EDP Renewables, part of EDP group, increases its worldwide footprint with its 16th market. This expansion reinforces EDPR’s strategic presence in Latin America, where it currently has 0.4 GW of operating capacity in Brazil and it is developing 1.6 GW in the Brazilian and Colombian markets. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the … Continue reading EDP Renewables enters Chile with 628 MW wind energy and solar portfolio
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Iberdrola will install the first battery in a wind power project at the Elgea-Urkilla wind farm in the Basque Country
It will have an installed capacity of 5 MW and a storage capacity of 5 MWh. It has also planned another at the Abadiño TS, with 6 MW In Spain, it has built the first battery in a photovoltaic park – Arañuelo III, in Extremadura – and will install more batteries in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) … Continue reading Iberdrola will install the first battery in a wind power project at the Elgea-Urkilla wind farm in the Basque Country
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How a 3D printer brought a modern solution to the centuries-old history of Italian geothermal power
What do geothermal power, a 3D printer, and the circular economy have in common? They are the components of a success story that recently involved Enel’s Santa Barbara metallurgy labs in Cavriglia, near Arezzo, as part of our flagship Geyser project. This project is dedicated to geothermal energy, one of the renewable sources that has … Continue reading How a 3D printer brought a modern solution to the centuries-old history of Italian geothermal power
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Senator Chuck Schumer and Bank of America Vice Chairman Anne Finucane join CLEANPOWER speaker lineup
We are just two weeks out from the CLEANPOWER 2021 Virtual Summit. In case you missed it, last week ACP announced an all-star lineup of speakers including John Kerry, former Secretary of State and current Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor and former head of the Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading Senator Chuck Schumer and Bank of America Vice Chairman Anne Finucane join CLEANPOWER speaker lineup
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Ørsted and POSCO sign MoU to strengthen collaboration on offshore wind energy and renewable hydrogen in Korea
Ørsted, the world’s most sustainable energy company, and POSCO Group, one of the largest conglomerates in Korea, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their relationship. POSCO and its affiliates will apply the group’s joint capabilities to support the development of Ørsted’s 1.6 GW offshore wind projects off the coast … Continue reading Ørsted and POSCO sign MoU to strengthen collaboration on offshore wind energy and renewable hydrogen in Korea
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GE Renewable Energy wins one of the Largest Onshore Wind Contracts in South-east Asia
Contract signed with BIM Wind JSC, a joint venture company between Philippines AC Energy and Vietnam BIM Energy Holding for an 88 MW wind farm Selection of the GE Cypress turbine, GE’s largest onshore wind turbine Wind farm expected to be commissioned by the end of third quarter of 2021 Order includes a 15-year full-service … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy wins one of the Largest Onshore Wind Contracts in South-east Asia
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Wind power auctioning bounces back with 160% year-on-year rise in Q1 2021
According to the latest GWEC Market Intelligence, nearly 7 GW of wind power capacity was auctioned globally in Q1 2021 – a 160% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2020, which saw only 2.7 GW auctioned due to a slowdown caused by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offshore wind accounted for the majority of … Continue reading Wind power auctioning bounces back with 160% year-on-year rise in Q1 2021
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ADB signs $116m green loan to develop 144 MW wind power in Vietnam
The loan forms part of a $173 million green loan project financing package arranged and syndicated by ADB as mandated lead arranger and bookrunner. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $116 million green loan with Lien Lap Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Lien Lap), Phong Huy Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Phong Huy), and … Continue reading ADB signs $116m green loan to develop 144 MW wind power in Vietnam
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Upscaling Europe’s port infrastructure critical for offshore wind energy
Ports are key to offshore wind development. To deliver the offshore wind expansion set out in the EU’s Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, Europe’s ports must expand and add new infrastructure. In a new report, WindEurope estimates that €6.5bn of investment in port infrastructure will be needed by 2030. The European Commission should develop a Ports … Continue reading Upscaling Europe’s port infrastructure critical for offshore wind energy
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