Wind power surpassed solar and natural gas in 2020. American wind turbines are getting bigger, more efficient, and are increasingly important to the grid. The US installed a record 16,836 megawatts of wind capacity in 2021, as detailed in the 2021 Land-Based Wind Market Report, published Monday by the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable … Continue reading The US Installed More Wind Energy Than Any Other Energy Source Last Year
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ABO Wind AG is well on track after first half-year
Two wind farms with a total of 207.7 megawatts in Finland and Spain about to be commissioned. Portfolio of projects under development increased to 16.8 gigawatts. As expected, the ABO Wind group has achieved a good result in the first half of 2021. The half-year report is available online in German. At 6.5 million euros, … Continue reading ABO Wind AG is well on track after first half-year
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Offshore construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm going on at full speed
After many months of preparation, the installation of the foundations of Dutch offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid has now started. “It’s a great feeling that all our ideas are now put in practice,” says Malte Röder, Foundation Installation Manager at Vattenfall. The offshore construction of the Hollandse Kust Zuid wind started in the beginning … Continue reading Offshore construction of Hollandse Kust Zuid wind farm going on at full speed
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Vestas introduces Covento, a new digital platform to build scale across the renewable aftermarket
Vestas, the global leader in sustainable energy solutions, introduces Covento, a digital platform providing a marketplace to efficiently connect buyers and sellers of parts and services from across various renewable energy technologies. Through Covento, Vestas aims to transform a fragmented renewable aftermarket into a simplified and connected digital journey. By creating a space for players … Continue reading Vestas introduces Covento, a new digital platform to build scale across the renewable aftermarket
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Vestas supplies 181 MW to the Dulacca wind power plant in Australia
Together with RES in Australia, Vestas has secured a 181 MW deal for Dulacca Wind Farm in Queensland, Australia. The project will feature 43 V150-4.2 MWwind turbines which Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. This agreement will optimise energy production … Continue reading Vestas supplies 181 MW to the Dulacca wind power plant in Australia
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Eskom Considers $7.2 Billion in Wind and Solar Investment by 2030
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., which supplies almost all South Africa’s electricity from coal-fired power plants, is considering spending 106 billion rand ($7.2 billion) on wind and solar energy by 2030. The investment plan, which Eskom could carry out by itself or in partnerships, is the most detailed demonstration yet of the utility’s ambition to move … Continue reading Eskom Considers $7.2 Billion in Wind and Solar Investment by 2030
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Statkraft signs PPA with Aquila Capital for two wind farms in Finland
The energy supplied in these PPAs is 100% renewable and generated by the wind farms Mastokangas (68.4 MW) and Korkeakangas (43.2 MW). These are Statkraft’s first deals in Finland with Aquila Capital, one of its longstanding partners in the Nordics. The PPAs are long-term, starting in 2022 in which Aquila Capital will provide Statkraft with 100% green electricity from two wind farms at competitive … Continue reading Statkraft signs PPA with Aquila Capital for two wind farms in Finland
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DNV publishes world’s first recommended practice to reduce earthquake challenges for wind power plants
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, today published the world’s first recommended practice (RP) to minimize cost, warranty and liability risks and optimize wind power plant design for seismic conditions in emerging wind power markets such as Asia Pacific and the US. As wind power grows in the above markets there’s an … Continue reading DNV publishes world’s first recommended practice to reduce earthquake challenges for wind power plants
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Capital Energy advances in the development of 504 MW of wind energy in Aragon
The Ministry for the Ecological Transition releases the Céfiro (192 MW), Paucali (114 MW), Arlo (102 MW) and Argestes (96 MW) wind power parks to public information. Its start-up and that of its associated electricity evacuation infrastructures, located in the provinces of Teruel, Zaragoza and Tarragona, will involve an investment of around 330 million euros. … Continue reading Capital Energy advances in the development of 504 MW of wind energy in Aragon
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Iberdrola promotes wind power in the US
In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the chairman and Chief Executive of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, says he believes an electricity grid powered entirely with renewable energy is possible through a combination of solar, wind, hydroelectricity and batteries. Here are some of the highlights of the interview*: “When we started 20 years ago, we … Continue reading Iberdrola promotes wind power in the US
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First turbine at first wind farm in Djibouti assembled
The first win turbine has been assembled at Djibouti’s first wind farm project. Siemens Gamesa, the project developers announced the achievement and said it is the first of 17 wind turbines to be installed in Goubet. The 59MW infrastructure will be built on a 395-hectare site on the shores of Lake Assal.?Siemens Gamesa will also … Continue reading First turbine at first wind farm in Djibouti assembled
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Offshore wind energy continues to break new boundaries
Offshore wind power continues to break new boundaries. Europe has 120 offshore wind farms already. The EU wants much more and sees offshore wind power producing around 20% of our power by 2050. The first 6 months of this year have seen some significant developments which give confidence that this can be achieved. Europe built … Continue reading Offshore wind energy continues to break new boundaries
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Capital Energy awards Elecnor its second Andalusian wind farm, El Barroso
This Spanish company will be in charge of the engineering, supply, construction and commissioning of this new wind energy installation, as well as its evacuation infrastructures, over the next nine months. The wind farm will have an initial power of 22.5 megawatts (MW) and its five wind turbines, of the General Electric Cypress model, will … Continue reading Capital Energy awards Elecnor its second Andalusian wind farm, El Barroso
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RWE’s U.S. Cassadaga Onshore Wind Farm in operation
RWE Renewables has started commercial operation on its 125 megawatt (MW) onshore Cassadaga Wind Farm. The project, located in Chautauqua County, is powered by 27 Nordex and 10 Siemens Gamesa turbines and has the capacity to provide clean energy for more than 37,000 households. Cassadaga is RWE’s 29th onshore wind farm in the U.S. and … Continue reading RWE’s U.S. Cassadaga Onshore Wind Farm in operation
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Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana
Significant wind power and solar energy potential and abundant biomass residues present considerable opportunities for Botswana to enhance domestic energy security and increase access to modern energy services, according to a new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Short-to-medium term actions in the areas of policy, regulation, risk and investment can … Continue reading Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana
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New German Government must make wind energy a top priority again
On 26 September Germany will elect a new Parliament. The election will mark the end of the 16-year reign of Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU). Regardless of the outcome of the election, WindEurope, the German Wind Energy Association (BWE) and VDMA Power Systems call on the new Federal Government to acknowledge the central role of wind … Continue reading New German Government must make wind energy a top priority again
Continue readingVestas supplies wind turbines for 50 MW of wind power in Poland
Vestas has received two orders in Poland totalling 50 MW from the Project Joint Venture between V-Ridium Power Group and KGAL. V-Ridium is fully owned by Greenvolt – Energias Renovaveis SA, while KGAL is a leading independent investment and asset manager with assets under management of around €11.2 billion and assets under administration of €4.0 … Continue reading Vestas supplies wind turbines for 50 MW of wind power in Poland
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GE Renewable Energy and PKN ORLEN sign MOU on offshore wind in Poland
Parties wish to strengthen cooperation to enhance industrial footprint to support the country’s growing offshore wind potential GE Renewable Energy will provide its expertise to strengthen ORLEN’s competitiveness to compete for new offshore wind leases in Poland GE has long history in Poland with over 5,000 employees working in multiple GE businesses, including in the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and PKN ORLEN sign MOU on offshore wind in Poland
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Iberdrola mobilises green hydrogen in the Apenine railway hub in Italy
For this project, which has been preselected for investment from the European Clean Hydrogen Alliance, it will collaborate with AECOM, Ancitel Energia e Ambiente and Cinque International to breathe new life into areas depopulated and deindustrialised due to the earthquakes in 2009, 2016 and 2017 Among other projects, the plan includes developing the cross-country “Two … Continue reading Iberdrola mobilises green hydrogen in the Apenine railway hub in Italy
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American Clean Power statement on Congressional budget resolution
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the House passed a measure advancing the Congressional budget deal. “Today, action by the House of Representatives has moved the country closer to achieving a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in the future of our country and advance policies that put the U.S. on … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on Congressional budget resolution
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