Vestas has secured an order for 145 MW to power the Panorama wind farm in Colorado, USA, which is owned by Leeward Renewable Energy. This order consists of a combination of 2 MW wind turbines including V120-2.2 MW, V110-2.2 MW and V110-2.0 MW turbines. This order follows Vestas’ previous agreement with Leeward Renewable Energy to … Continue reading Vestas receives 145 MW order from Leeward Renewable Energy to power the Panorama Wind Farm in the US
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BW Ideol and Hitachi ABB Power Grids to collaborate on developing scalable floating substations for offshore wind power
BW Ideol today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Hitachi ABB Power Grids, the world’s leading supplier of grid integration and power quality solutions, for an industry-first collaboration on developing scalable floating substations to support development of profitable commercial-scale floating offshore wind farms with high-capacity wind turbines.Floating offshore wind is the next … Continue reading BW Ideol and Hitachi ABB Power Grids to collaborate on developing scalable floating substations for offshore wind power
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IRENA and China Sign Landmark Co-operation to Address Climate Change
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People’s Republic of China (MEE) have today agreed to extend existing co-operation on energy transition. The joint work will center-stage the acceleration of renewable energy development as central climate solution, enabling China’s pledge to peak emissions before 2030 and achieve … Continue reading IRENA and China Sign Landmark Co-operation to Address Climate Change
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GE Renewable Energy and TNO to test new research on blade tip improvements aimed at reducing levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind power
Project TIADE (Turbine Improvements for Additional Energy) to develop and validate innovative wind turbine blade improvements, blade add-ons to boost the performance of offshore wind turbines. Innovations developed in the project will be tested on a full-scale research wind turbine using inventive field measurement techniques. Prototype turbine operational, measurements to begin soon A consortium of … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and TNO to test new research on blade tip improvements aimed at reducing levelized cost of energy (LCOE) of offshore wind power
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Statkraft and Skagerak Energi to provide world’s first hydrogen-powered cargo ship with green hydrogen
Statkraft and Skagerak Energi have been chosen as suppliers of green hydrogen to the zero-emission ship planned by HeidelbergCement and Felleskjøpet. The winning concept involves container swapping with compressed hydrogen. The solution is flexible and can be used both for transport and other purposes. The world’s first hydrogen-powered cargo ship. Illustration: HeidelbergCement and Felleskjøpet Through … Continue reading Statkraft and Skagerak Energi to provide world’s first hydrogen-powered cargo ship with green hydrogen
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Capital Energy inaugurates its first 39 MW wind farm in Castilla y León, Las Tadeas
The event, held at the site, was attended by, on the one hand, the president of the company, Juan Lasala, the director in Castilla y León, Víctor Fernández, and the ‘site manager’ of Las Tadeas, Sergio Villarán; on the other, the mayors of the municipalities where this renewable energy facility is located, Luis Antonio Calderón … Continue reading Capital Energy inaugurates its first 39 MW wind farm in Castilla y León, Las Tadeas
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SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall first in the world with hydrogen-reduced sponge iron
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall have now produced the world’s first hydrogen-reduced sponge iron at a pilot scale. The technological breakthrough in the HYBRIT initiative captures around 90% of emissions in conjunction with steelmaking and is a decisive step on the road to fossil-free steel. The HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden has completed test production … Continue reading SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall first in the world with hydrogen-reduced sponge iron
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Climate impact of air transport – Current air transport climate targets insufficient for trend reversal
In 2016, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) set out climate protection targets for global air transport for the first time as part of its CORSIA programme . After 2020, air traffic should only be expanded in a climate-neutral way. In addition, the aim is to halve carbon dioxide emissions from air transport by 2050, … Continue reading Climate impact of air transport – Current air transport climate targets insufficient for trend reversal
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Nordex supplies wind turbines for 200 MW of wind power in Finland
Project developer orders 35 N163/5.X wind turbines for four wind farms.A Finnish wind farm developer has placed orders with the Nordex Group to supply N163/5.X turbines for four wind farms totalling 199.5 MW. The orders also include a Premium Service of the turbines for a period of 30 years. The project names and the customer … Continue reading Nordex supplies wind turbines for 200 MW of wind power in Finland
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GE Renewable Energy’s Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1111th blade
GE Renewable Energy today announces the production of the 1111th wind turbine blade at its LM Wind Power’s wind turbine blade manufacturing site in Turkey, four years after the start of the production at the new plant in Bergama, ?zmir. Devoted to respond to the growing demand for wind energy worldwide, including in Turkey, Europe … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy’s Bergama wind turbine blade manufacturing site produces 1111th blade
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Iberdrola commissions the Ceclavín solar plant and reaches 1,000 MW operational photovoltaic capacity in Spain
International Sun Day celebrates the opportunities presented by renewable solar energy for the energy transition, in coexistence with conserving biodiversity and protecting the environment. It is currently building a further 1,200 MW of photovoltaic capacity and has guaranteed 4,900 MW by 2025 in Spain and 9,900 MW in the world In Spain, it is the … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions the Ceclavín solar plant and reaches 1,000 MW operational photovoltaic capacity in Spain
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Wind power in Colombia, wind turbines for La Guajira wind farm
The Ministry of Mines and Energy of Colombia highlighted that, after the approval in Congress of the Energy Transition Law, the first wind turbines began to arrive in La Guajira for the assembly and commissioning of the first large-scale wind farm that will be installed in the country in more than 17 years.“This milestone consolidates … Continue reading Wind power in Colombia, wind turbines for La Guajira wind farm
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Majority of New Renewables Undercut Cheapest Fossil Fuel on Cost
Countries urged to power past coal as new report confirms renewables would bring cost savings of USD 156 billion to emerging economies. The share of renewable energy that achieved lower costs than the most competitive fossil fuel option doubled in 2020, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. 162 gigawatts (GW) … Continue reading Majority of New Renewables Undercut Cheapest Fossil Fuel on Cost
Continue readingVestas secures largest wind power order ever in France
TTR Energy has placed an order for 122 MW for the Sud Marne wind farm, which will be located in the department of Marne, France. The contract includes the transportation, supply and installation of 30 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, some of which will be delivered in 4.0 MW operating mode, as well as an Active … Continue reading Vestas secures largest wind power order ever in France
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X1 Wind has secured a multi-million euro grant to launch its first commercial floating wind energy project
The floating wind technology developer has been allocated €2.5m through the European Innovation Council (EIC) Accelerator programme. It was named among 38 of the most promising start-ups by the EIC after being shortlisted from 4200 applications to receive funding to ‘develop and scale up ground-breaking innovations’. X1 Wind CEO & Co-Founder Alex Raventos said the … Continue reading X1 Wind has secured a multi-million euro grant to launch its first commercial floating wind energy project
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BayWa r.e. Continues Expansion In Ireland in Partnership With Rengen Power
Global renewable service provider, energy developer and distributor, BayWa r.e. has announced a new partnership with Irish renewable energy company Rengen Power, headquartered in Ennis, Co. Clare. This new partnership marks the further progress of BayWa r.e.’s projects business in Ireland and underpins its mission to improve renewable energy for a more sustainable future. Together, … Continue reading BayWa r.e. Continues Expansion In Ireland in Partnership With Rengen Power
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Albania holds the first wind energy bid
Albania began bidding on its first onshore wind program on Monday with the aim of diversifying water-based energy production. Albania produces more than 99% of its energy from hydropower, with its main power plant located in the northern part of the Dorini River. As a result, the country is vulnerable to seasonal changes in hydrology … Continue reading Albania holds the first wind energy bid
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Two Statkraft wind power plants in Ireland due for completion next year
Statkraft has confirmed that the two wind farms successful in the Irish renewable energy auction last year, totalling 57MW, are underway and are due for completion at the end of 2022. The wind farms will have the capacity to power 45,000 Irish homes. Taghart Wind Farm in Cavan is a 23MW project and works got … Continue reading Two Statkraft wind power plants in Ireland due for completion next year
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Rapid growth expected for grid-scale U.S. storage capacity
Energy storage has rapidly evolved from a niche application just a few years ago into an increasingly cost competitive and fast-growing technology that complements wind and solar. And two new national lab reports find storage growth is poised to explode. Grid-scale U.S. energy storage capacity could increase five-fold by 2050 according to the latest report … Continue reading Rapid growth expected for grid-scale U.S. storage capacity
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India increases its wind power capacity by 25% in the first quarter of 2021
The 623 MW of wind energy additions in Q1 2021 were spread across Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Rajasthan.Wind installations in India in the first quarter of 2021 (Q1 2021) were up by 25% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), with 623 MW added compared to 500 MW installed in the previous quarter. Meanwhile, year-over-year (YoY) installations saw a … Continue reading India increases its wind power capacity by 25% in the first quarter of 2021
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