RWE, one of the globally leading companies in renewables and one of the key players in setting up the hydrogen economy, welcomes today’s publication of the UK Hydrogen Strategy. Today’s strategy and launch of consultations is a huge step forward and RWE encourages the Government to set even more ambitious targets to facilitate the UK’s … Continue reading RWE is ready to support the UK’s Hydrogen Strategy
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American Clean Power statement on New York Bight federal leasing process
The American Clean Power Association today issued the following statement after it submitted comments to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management urging the advancement of the federal leasing process for offshore wind energy in the New York Bight. “This is another important step in reaching the Biden administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on New York Bight federal leasing process
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RWE forges ahead with growth in renewables business and presents good half-year results
The transformation of RWE is continuing at a fast pace. During the first six months of 2021, the company invested €1.8 billion gross in new wind farms and solar plants as well as battery projects. That’s twice as much as in the same period last year. RWE currently has projects amounting to 3.9 gigawatts (GW) under … Continue reading RWE forges ahead with growth in renewables business and presents good half-year results
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Endesa will invest 315 million in the construction of 350 MW of new wind energy and solar power in Cuenca
Endesa, in its commitment to the total decarbonisation of the energy mix and the development of renewable projects, continues to analyze its own projects and acquire renewable power portfolios from third parties with extensive experience. In this sense, the company today announced the purchase, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power España (EGPE), of a … Continue reading Endesa will invest 315 million in the construction of 350 MW of new wind energy and solar power in Cuenca
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World climate report – climate change intensifies weather and climate extremes
ntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released a new report – AR6 Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis.Human activities are largely responsible for global warming and climate change.Unless there are immediate, rapid and large-scale reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius will be beyond reach.DLR scientists contributed to the new … Continue reading World climate report – climate change intensifies weather and climate extremes
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Nordex Group records sales and earnings growth in first half of 2021
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) announced today significant year-on-year growth in sales and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in the first half of 2021. Sales rose to EUR 2.7 billion (H1 2020: EUR 2.0 billion) due to the sharp increase in activity levels. Gross revenue, which also includes changes in inventories, rose … Continue reading Nordex Group records sales and earnings growth in first half of 2021
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Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Second Quarter 2021
Revenue overall at the same level as in second quarter 2020, while EBIT increased. Record high combined order backlog as a consequence of strong order intake and the integration of offshore.Full-year guidance revised. In the second quarter of 2021, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 3,536m – in line with the year-earlier period. EBIT before special … Continue reading Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Second Quarter 2021
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Significant US offshore wind energy capacity awarded
Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half year of 2021. Our operating profit (EBITDA) for the first half year amounted to DKK 13.1 billion, a DKK 3.3 billion increase compared to the same period last year. The increase was driven by a gain of DKK 5.4 billion from the … Continue reading Significant US offshore wind energy capacity awarded
Continue readingØrsted lights up wind turbines in rainbow colours
From Thursday, 12 August to Sunday, 22 August, the three wind turbines at Avedøre Power Station in Copenhagen, Denmark will be lit up in rainbow colours. The occasion is Copenhagen 2021 – WorldPride and EuroGames where the energy company is an official partner aiming to promote diversity and inclusion. Two of the three wind turbines … Continue reading Ørsted lights up wind turbines in rainbow colours
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EDP Renewables’ 180 MW wind farm located in Texas starts commercial operations
The project, known as Wildcat Creek, is EDPR’s fifth operating wind farm in Texas, expands the group’s presence in the United States and will offer significant economic benefits to local communities. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer in the world, announced, through its subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, that its … Continue reading EDP Renewables’ 180 MW wind farm located in Texas starts commercial operations
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Turkey’s installed wind energy capacity has reached 10,010 megawatts (MW) as of Aug. 8
Turkey’s installed wind energy capacity has reached 10,010 megawatts (MW) as of Aug. 8, according to data from Turkey’s Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEIA?) on Tuesday. The country’s installed electricity capacity reached 98,800 MW, while clean electricity capacity totaled 51,900 MW during the January to July period of this year. The 10,00 MW threshold of installed … Continue reading Turkey’s installed wind energy capacity has reached 10,010 megawatts (MW) as of Aug. 8
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American Clean Power statement on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
After the U.S. Senate passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act today by a strong bipartisan vote 69-30, Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association issued the following statement. “The American Clean Power Association applauds the passage of this historic infrastructure package by the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan nature of this deal is … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
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Ørsted signs power purchase agreement with the Microsoft Corporation
Ørsted and Microsoft Corporation have entered into an agreement for Microsoft to purchase energy from Old 300 Solar Center in Fort Bend County, Texas. Per the terms of Ørsted’s agreement, Microsoft will buy power from Ørsted’s 430 MWAC solar energy center Old 300 in Fort Bend County, Texas, which is expected to come online in … Continue reading Ørsted signs power purchase agreement with the Microsoft Corporation
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Vestas Ventures invests in Salamander Quick Lift Crane Technology
Vestas Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Vestas Wind Systems, has invested in the unique Salamander Quick Lift Crane Technology to further strengthen its position as global leader in sustainable energy solutions and to reduce carbon emissions from its value chain. This new crane holds significant potential, both in sense of being safer to … Continue reading Vestas Ventures invests in Salamander Quick Lift Crane Technology
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American Clean Power statement on Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report
Heather Zichal CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement after the IPCC released its Sixth Assessment Report: Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis. “The extreme weather events we are witnessing around the globe show that climate change is well underway and accelerating. Climate change is a global threat that … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report
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Siemens Gamesa to double offshore blade facility
Successful offshore blade factory in Hull, England to be expanded by more than 41,000 square meters; remains largest offshore wind manufacturing facility in the UK Investment of £186 million will enable manufacturing of next-generation blades in 2023 200 new direct jobs to be added Siemens Gamesa continues to be major driver of economic growth story … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to double offshore blade facility
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Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm begins electricity production
Dumat al-Jandal, the region’s largest wind farm, has been connected to the grid and began producing carbon-free electricity.Dumat al-Jandal is the region’s largest wind farm, and is made up of 99 wind turbines, each with the capacity to generate electricity for up to 70,000 homes in the kingdom, Saudi Arabia-based Al Arabiya reported.The 400-megawatt (MW) … Continue reading Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm begins electricity production
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The Powering American Jobs Campaign
This week, ACP launched our national Powering American Jobs campaign and our first TV ads thanking U.S. senators for supporting clean power infrastructure in the bipartisan infrastructure bill, and putting the muscle of the clean power industry behind this effort to create good-paying jobs across the United States. We’ll be running these ads in individual … Continue reading The Powering American Jobs Campaign
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American Clean Power launches campaign thanking senators for supporting clean power infrastructure and jobs
As Congress debates the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other infrastructure legislation, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) launched its national Powering American Jobs campaign this week with ad buys in Arizona, Louisiana, Utah, West Virginia and Washington, DC. The ads feature workers from the wind and solar industries, and thanks senators for supporting clean … Continue reading American Clean Power launches campaign thanking senators for supporting clean power infrastructure and jobs
Continue readingVestas secures order for 126 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Finland
Vestas has received a 126 MW order from Taaleri Energia for the Isoneva project in Finland, adding to the more than 1.8 GW in firm orders already received in Finland for the EnVentus platform. The order includes supply, installation 21 V162-6.0 MW turbines from Vestas’ EnVentus platform. This order follows the 126 MW order received … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 126 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Finland
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