Natural Power has supported Bank of Ireland and the European Investment Bank (EIB) as lenders technical advisor to reach financial close for the 75.6MW, 21-turbine, Cloncreen Wind Farm in County Offaly, Ireland. The project achieved financial close in May 2021 with Natural Power delivering technical due diligence for the lenders during the project financing phase. … Continue reading Natural Power advises Cloncreen Wind Farm
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Cummins Selects Spain for its Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant & Partners with Iberdrola to Lead the Green Hydrogen Value Chain
Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) joined today government leaders and partner Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest energy companies, to announce its plans for one of the world’s largest electrolyzer plants for the production of green hydrogen to be located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This investment in Spain comes on the heels of … Continue reading Cummins Selects Spain for its Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant & Partners with Iberdrola to Lead the Green Hydrogen Value Chain
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Opportunities in the UK Offshore Wind Energy Industry
The UK is world leader in offshore wind with 10.5GW installed and operational and a target of 40GW by 2030, including 1GW of floating wind. Government support has unleashed the potential of this industry, which has seen the cost of offshore wind fall by two thirds in the last five years. This, together with the UK’s clean growth … Continue reading Opportunities in the UK Offshore Wind Energy Industry
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Top 10 countries in wind energy capacity
India comes fourth on the list. It has the second-highest wind power capacity in Asia, with a total capacity of 35 GW.China tops the chart with 221 gigawatt (GW) of installed wind capacity followed by the United States and Germany. Here are the top 10: ChinaChina has a installed wind farm capacity of 221 GW … Continue reading Top 10 countries in wind energy capacity
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Exploring offshore wind power port in Nantong, China
China has a long coastline suitable for wind power development. Follow Xinhua to explore an offshore wind power port in Nantong in Jiangsu Province.
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Heavy hitters headline CLEANPOWER 2021 speakers
It’s been an exciting day of VIP speaker announcements for the CLEANPOWER 2021 Virtual Conference! 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 under the Obama administration; Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA); Richard Glick, Chairman of … Continue reading Heavy hitters headline CLEANPOWER 2021 speakers
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RWE and BASF plan $4.9 billion wind power project
Chemicals giant BASF and German utility RWE on Friday announced a potential 4 billion euro ($4.9 billion) offshore wind power project to cut emissions at Germany’s most energy-intensive industrial site. As part of the project, which depends on more favourable legislation, RWE plans to build a 2 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm by 2030 to … Continue reading RWE and BASF plan $4.9 billion wind power project
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ACP CEO Heather Zichal Announces Distinguished Lineup for CLEANPOWER Conference
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy to join Senator Joni Ernst, FERC Chairman Richard Glick, and Bezos Earth Fund’s Andrew Steer in Speaker Lineup. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its initial VIP speaker lineup for the 2021 CLEANPOWER Virtual Event on June 7-10. … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal Announces Distinguished Lineup for CLEANPOWER Conference
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Vestas wins order for EnVentus wind turbines in Asia Pacific for a 157 MW wind farm in Australia
Vestas has secured a 157 MW order from Neoen to deliver the engineering, procurement and construction of the Kaban Green Power Hub in Far North Queensland, Australia. The project will have 28 Vestas V162-5.6 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. This marks Vestas EnVentus’ first order for Asia Pacific and Australia, as well as … Continue reading Vestas wins order for EnVentus wind turbines in Asia Pacific for a 157 MW wind farm in Australia
Continue readingBASF and RWE plan to cooperate on new technologies for climate protection
Green electricity and innovative production technologies could make the Ludwigshafen chemical site a lighthouse for climate protection in the chemical industry Additional offshore wind farm with a capacity of 2 GW would provide BASF with green electricity for CO2-free production processes from 2030 Letter of intent focuses on climate-neutral chemical industry and CO2-free hydrogen Today … Continue reading BASF and RWE plan to cooperate on new technologies for climate protection
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RWE Renewables and National Grid enter partnership to jointly bid for New York Bight offshore wind energy lease auction
RWE Renewables, one of the globally leading companies in offshore wind, and National Grid, one of the world’s largest publicly listed utilities, today announced the signing of a partnership agreement to jointly develop offshore wind projects in the coastal region of the Northeast U.S.. Under this agreement, RWE and National Grid Ventures, the non-regulated division … Continue reading RWE Renewables and National Grid enter partnership to jointly bid for New York Bight offshore wind energy lease auction
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EDP Renewables starts commercial operations at ‘Reloj del Sol Wind Farm’ in Texas
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, through its subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, has started commercial operation of the 209 MW “Reloj del Sol” wind farm. The wind farm has begun producing power in Zapata County, Texas. “Reloj del Sol” … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts commercial operations at ‘Reloj del Sol Wind Farm’ in Texas
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Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia launch WA’s largest wind farm
A joint venture between Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia has spawned the newly opened Yandin Wind Farm in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The site for the wind farm is located on Yued lands near Dandaragan, 175km north of Perth, chosen for its ample local wind resources and proximity to the grid. The $450 million Yandin Wind Farm is was officially opened this week by Energy Minister Bill Johnston. “Congratulations to … Continue reading Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia launch WA’s largest wind farm
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Spain, among the 10 most attractive countries for investment in wind energy
Investors continue to bet on the Spanish market for investment in renewables and keep our country tenth in the ranking, according to the 57th edition of the EY Renewable Energy Investor Attractiveness Index (RECAI). The United States and China hold the first and second place, respectively, followed by India. “Among the essential causes that explain … Continue reading Spain, among the 10 most attractive countries for investment in wind energy
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AC Energy to build Philippines’ largest wind farm
AC Energy aims to complete the project in the last quarter of 2022 and put the wind farm, which will consist of 32 wind turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa, into full commercial operation by 2023.AC Energy Corp, the power generation unit of Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp, will build an 11.4 billion-peso ($239 million) wind farm … Continue reading AC Energy to build Philippines’ largest wind farm
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Investment in Mexico’s wind energy plummets 61% in 2021
As a result of president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government’s efforts to favor state-owned company Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) over renewable energies, Mexico has registered a 61% drop in investments in wind power plants in 2021.The wind energy sector warned that the lack of long-term legal certainty, clear rules, permits and planning have kept investors … Continue reading Investment in Mexico’s wind energy plummets 61% in 2021
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Energiequelle orders 45 MW wind turbines from Nordex in Finland
Energiequelle, an international wind farm developer, has once again commissioned the Nordex Group to supply and install turbines in Finland. As of mid-2023, the Nordex Group is to supply eight N163/5.X turbines for the 45.6 MW “Lumivaara” project. The order also includes a Premium Service agreement for the turbines with a term of 30 years. … Continue reading Energiequelle orders 45 MW wind turbines from Nordex in Finland
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More research into innovative materials and recycling key to delivering 2050 climate neutrality with wind energy
On 4 May, the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Wind Energy (ETIPWind) with the support of WindEurope gathered cross-sectoral experts – from the wind energy sector, composite, copper, cement, rare earth industries and the European Commission – to tackle the development of new materials used in wind turbines and turbine recycling. The EU has … Continue reading More research into innovative materials and recycling key to delivering 2050 climate neutrality with wind energy
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GE Announces 302 MW Agreement with Lincoln Land Wind
Agreement includes 107 GE 2.82-127 wind turbines and 20-year FSA. Project to be completed by the end of 2021. GE and Ares have announced more than 800 MW together over the last 12 months. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected to provide 107 of GE’s 2.82-127 onshore wind turbines for the … Continue reading GE Announces 302 MW Agreement with Lincoln Land Wind
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Ørsted, JWD, and Eurus form offshore wind energy partnership in Akita
Ørsted, Japan Wind Development Co. (JWD) and Eurus Energy have formed a partnership with the aim of jointly developing offshore wind projects in the Akita Prefecture. The three companies have been developing two designated offshore wind sites under Japan’s Offshore Renewable Energy Act of 2018, both of which are located off the coast of Akita: … Continue reading Ørsted, JWD, and Eurus form offshore wind energy partnership in Akita
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