Colombia has numerous resources for power generation and the development over the previous years has shown that wind energy is becoming increasingly important. So far, however, 70% of the power in the country at the northern tip of South America has been generated exclusively through hydropower, 29% come from fossil power plants. Prolonged periods of … Continue reading Nordex promotes wind energy in Colombia
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WWEA celebrates 20th Anniversary
On 1 July 2001, a group of wind energy supporters from around the world met in Copenhagen in order to prepare the 1st World Wind Energy Conference which was scheduled to take place one year later in Berlin. At that meeting, the participants from around the world voiced their support to create an international association … Continue reading WWEA celebrates 20th Anniversary
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Floating PV: Research project performs long-term tests on different system designs
Floating photovoltaic power plants can contribute to the expansion of renewable energy without taking up land. RWE Renewables, the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg (BTU) are working together to further develop this innovative technology with other partners. In the joint research project PV2Float, the partners are … Continue reading Floating PV: Research project performs long-term tests on different system designs
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American Clean Power Association Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Energy Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced the next step in the environmental review process for Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW-C) project: “Today’s action by the Biden administration is a significant step forward in delivering the ambitious, but achievable, goal of developing … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Energy Project
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Vestas to supply 29 MW of wind power in Ireland for Ørsted
Vestas has secured a 29 MW order from Ørsted for the Lisheen 3 wind farm in County Tipperary, Ireland. The order includes the supply, installation and maintenance of eight V136-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode. It will be the third phase of the Vestas-supplied wind farms at the project location, following the … Continue reading Vestas to supply 29 MW of wind power in Ireland for Ørsted
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Solar-powered slot machines come to Vegas
Over the past several years, we’ve seen businesses across the economic spectrum increasingly turning to clean energy to power their operations. From GM and Anheuser Busch to Home Depot and Google, more stores, data centers and factories than ever run on renewables. And now the most recent example means your next Vegas vacation might be … Continue reading Solar-powered slot machines come to Vegas
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U.S. must speed up offshore wind energy permits to hit Biden target
The United States must speed up project permits if it is to meet the Biden administration’s 2030 target for offshore wind power, major developer Orsted (ORSTED.CO) said on Thursday. The United States, with just two small offshore wind facilities, has lagged European nations in developing the renewable energy technology. read more The administration of President … Continue reading U.S. must speed up offshore wind energy permits to hit Biden target
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Concentrated Solar Power should be considered given the need for manageable energy and storage
Mr. José Barragán is the Vice President of Renewables Technical Services at ACWA Power. Founded in 2004 in Saudi Arabia, ACWA Power is a developer, investor, and operator of power generation and desalinated water production plants and is currently present in 13 countries in the Middle East, Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. It has … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power should be considered given the need for manageable energy and storage
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EDPR completes asset rotation deal of a 405 MW wind energy portfolio in the US for an EV (100%) of $0.7bn
The company has completed the sale to funds managed by Greencoat Capital of a 68% equity stake in a wind portfolio located in the United States. This transaction will contribute with c.€500 million of asset rotation proceeds and is within the context of the €8bn asset rotation program for 2021-25 announced in EDPR Capital Markets … Continue reading EDPR completes asset rotation deal of a 405 MW wind energy portfolio in the US for an EV (100%) of $0.7bn
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