The 31MW wind power is equivalent to 6.85 million euros and make Ecoener the largest winner of this call. Ecoener continues its growth in the Canary Islands with the award of 31% of the total aid granted in the second Call for Aid for investment in wind technology electric power production facilities located on the … Continue reading Ecoener continues to grow in wind power in the Canary Islands with the award of 31% of EOLCAN 2
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50-megawatt wind power plant in eastern Georgia to launch in 2022
A 50-megawatt wind power plant near the eastern Georgia village of Nigoza will start operating in 2022, Economy Minister Natia Turnava announced. Turnava met today with Ahmet Çal?k, Chairman of the Turkish Board of Çal?k Energy, which is one of the major investors in Georgia’s energy sector.During the meeting, Turnava and Çal?k discussed current and … Continue reading 50-megawatt wind power plant in eastern Georgia to launch in 2022
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U.S. added 2,500 MW of wind energy, 1,200 MW of utility-scale solar, 100 MW of battery storage in first three months of the year
The Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows that U.S. project developers installed nearly 40 percent more wind power in the first three months of 2021 than in the first three months of 2020, the strongest year ever for clean power. This amount of development also represents … Continue reading U.S. added 2,500 MW of wind energy, 1,200 MW of utility-scale solar, 100 MW of battery storage in first three months of the year
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Renewable Energy Investment Act
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement after the Renewable Energy Investment Act was introduced in Congress today: “The American Clean Power Association strongly supports the Renewable Energy Investment Act introduced by Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Mike Levin (D-CA). With the right mix of policies in place, clean energy is poised for tremendous … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Renewable Energy Investment Act
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Wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic energy displace coal in Chile
Projection of the Electrical Coordinator assumes compliance with the installation plan of 2,450 MW of solar, plus another 1,540 MW of wind power. Thus, the sum of these energy sources, hydro NCRE, geothermal energy and others, will exceed the contribution of coal. Coal as a source of electricity generation in Chile has an expiration date. … Continue reading Wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic energy displace coal in Chile
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New partnership between Synhelion and Wood accelerates market entry of solar fuels
Swiss solar fuel pioneer Synhelion has entered into a partnership with Wood, a global leader in consulting and engineering across energy and the built environment to rapidly bring solar-based synthetic fuels to market. The two companies are drawing on their strengths – Synhelion’s innovative solar technology and Wood’s industrially established chemical process technology for syngas … Continue reading New partnership between Synhelion and Wood accelerates market entry of solar fuels
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Profitable Plug-in car cooperation with Volvo
Vattenfall and Volvo Car Corporation started a first-of-its-kind joint venture, V2, in 2009. The aim was to put plug-in hybrid cars on the market. In December 2020, the joint venture was dissolved and the joint venture can look back on a successful cooperation that in many ways paved the way for electric vehicles. In May … Continue reading Profitable Plug-in car cooperation with Volvo
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EDP Renewables reaches 12.5 GW of installed capacity
Financial results have been affected by the impact of weather events in Texas and lower US wind resources in the period, a situation that has been normalised since March. These externalities were reflected in EBITDA, which amounted to 269 million euros (-21% yoy), and in net profit, which reached 38 million euros (-39% yoy). Business … Continue reading EDP Renewables reaches 12.5 GW of installed capacity
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AVANGRID, Iberdrola’s controlled subsidiary in the U.S., has issued a capital increase of $4,000 million
AVANGRID will issue an aggregate of $4,000 million of common stock in a private placement transaction at $51.40 per share, the closing price as of 11th May 2021. Iberdrola will subscribe $3,260 million proportionally to its current 81.5% participation and Qatar Investment Authority (“QIA”) will subscribe the additional $740 million acquiring approximately 3.7% of AVANGRID … Continue reading AVANGRID, Iberdrola’s controlled subsidiary in the U.S., has issued a capital increase of $4,000 million
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Abengoa is awarded a transmission line for ENGIE’s Punta Lomitas project, the largest wind farm in Peru
It has been selected for the execution of this 220-kV project that will allow the evacuation of wind energy from the Punta Lomitas wind farm. With a total capacity of 260 MW, Punta Lomitas will be the largest wind farm in Peru and the first for the ENGIE group in the country. Abengoa, the international … Continue reading Abengoa is awarded a transmission line for ENGIE’s Punta Lomitas project, the largest wind farm in Peru
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DNV and partners launch new research project to develop automated verification of offshore wind turbine inspection results
DNV has launched a new collaborative research project to develop an automated data processing procedure for verification of detected wind turbine blade defects, with the aim of building trust and generating broader acceptance of automated data processing techniques across the industry and to inform future regulation. The research project, which is being conducted in partnership … Continue reading DNV and partners launch new research project to develop automated verification of offshore wind turbine inspection results
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Nordex, a leading player in wind energy in Germany
The Nordex Group is growing and is in the process of standardizing the legal structures of its national companies worldwide. With today’s registration of the newly-established Nordex Germany GmbH, the group is uniting its customer activities in Germany in one company. In the future, sales, project management and technical support service for Nordex wind turbines … Continue reading Nordex, a leading player in wind energy in Germany
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IRENA Members to Expand Cross-border Interconnections as Shares of Renewables Grow
According to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook, to achieve climate goals, global electricity generation must expand three-fold by 2050, making grid flexibility exceptionally important as countries race to reduce emissions. Cross-border interconnection represents one of the key solutions to dealing with the variability of renewable power and grid stability issues. This topic was the focus … Continue reading IRENA Members to Expand Cross-border Interconnections as Shares of Renewables Grow
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Energy that rides on the ocean waves
How is energy generated from the movement of the sea? A new EGP experiment has just kicked off, in Chile. Latin America’s first wave energy converter will provide key information in exploring this potential source of energy. Surfers call them spots: those locations where the biggest waves break for the best possible ride, and where … Continue reading Energy that rides on the ocean waves
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Higher targets alone will not make for more wind energy
With its ‘Fit-for-55 Package’ the European Union wants to create the right framework for an emission reduction of 55% by 2030 and set the course for carbon neutrality by 2050. The package will include a higher renewable energy target, but targets alone won’t deliver the wind volume Europe needs. WindEurope outlines the wind industry’s key … Continue reading Higher targets alone will not make for more wind energy
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Iberdrola ramps up investment by 45% to €2.5 billion
Record investments for a green recovery Investment of €2.5 billion (+45%) in a single quarter: 92% is earmarked for grids (50%) and renewables (42%). The United States, Spain and Brazil account for nearly 80% of total investment Accelerating hiring: In the last 12 months, the number of new recruits across the Group has reached around … Continue reading Iberdrola ramps up investment by 45% to €2.5 billion
Continue readingAVANGRID Offshore Wind Energy Joint Venture Makes History With Federal Approval
BOEM issues favorable Record of Decision for Vineyard Wind 1, the first commercial-scale offshore wind power project in the U.S. 800 MW wind farm to create thousands of jobs and cut carbon emissions by 1.6 million tons annually. Vineyard Wind to break ground in 2021 and begin delivering clean electricity to Massachusetts in 2023. AVANGRID, … Continue reading AVANGRID Offshore Wind Energy Joint Venture Makes History With Federal Approval
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EDP Renewables and Vestas receive over 120 applications for the ‘Keep it local’ program
24 best participants in the project will receive a scholarship for the Wind Farm Maintenance Engineer course offered by the AEE (Spanish Wind Power Association). The companies have received 127 applications to take part in the program. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a world leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the most important … Continue reading EDP Renewables and Vestas receive over 120 applications for the ‘Keep it local’ program
Continue readingU.S. approves first large offshore wind farm
US regulators today approved the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm, potentially the start of a wave of new projects off the country’s east coast. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced its final approval for the 800MW Vineyard Wind I project, planned for the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Massachusetts. With … Continue reading U.S. approves first large offshore wind farm
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on Vineyard Wind farm Record of Decision
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement today after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a final record of decision for the Vineyard Wind I offshore wind power project: “This is a historic day for clean energy and for our country that has been over a decade in the making. Today … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Vineyard Wind farm Record of Decision
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