Offshore wind energy is rapidly expanding to all parts of the world and following our introduction of the industry’s most powerful wind turbine, the V236-15.0 MW, Vestas plays a leading role in this expansion. As a next step to become a leader in offshore wind, Vestas is proud to announce that Empire Offshore Wind, a … Continue reading Vestas selected as preferred supplier for the 2.1 GW Empire Wind 1 and Empire Wind 2 offshore wind energy projects in the USA
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Vestas wants to consolidate in offshore wind power in Asia
Vestas has in the last year taken strategic steps to strengthen our foundation as well as commercially and organisationally align the company to meet the demands of the future energy market. Welcoming offshore back and optimising our global organisational blueprint, including establishing a new region for Latin America, play a key part in our strategic … Continue reading Vestas wants to consolidate in offshore wind power in Asia
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Vientos Patagónicos Wind Farm celebrates one year providing wind energy to Magallanes
One year after starting its operations, the Vientos Patagónicos wind farm has achieved a plant factor of 43% and consolidates its potential by injecting 27,132 MWh of wind power into the Punta Arenas Electric System to date. Developed by ENAP and Pecket Energy in Cabo Negro, this complex has been achieving good levels of reliability … Continue reading Vientos Patagónicos Wind Farm celebrates one year providing wind energy to Magallanes
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Iberdrola will supply wind energy to the BHP Olympic Dam mine project in South Australia
Half of the energy will be generated by its first hybrid wind power and solar farm in the world, and also the country’s most powerful: Port Augusta (320 MW). The agreement will enable the polymetallic mine to reduce emissions derived from electricity consumption by 50% by 2025 and will contribute to Anglo-Australian multinational BHP’s goal … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply wind energy to the BHP Olympic Dam mine project in South Australia
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New consortium to develop wind farm in Egypt
Orascom Construction (Orascom) has announced that its consortium with Toyota Tsusho Corp./Eurus Energy Holdings Corp. and ENGIE has signed an agreement with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to develop, construct and operate a 500 MW wind farm in Ras Ghareb, Egypt for 20 years. Orascom will have a 25% stake in the project and … Continue reading New consortium to develop wind farm in Egypt
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EDP and Repsol enter an agreement to implement renewable hydrogen projects in the Iberian Peninsula
This agreement focuses on the assessment of investment opportunities for the two companies in renewable hydrogen projects across Portugal and Spain. Sines, Asturias and the Basque Country are the first planned locations. EDP Renewables (EDPR), the fourth largest producer of renewable energy in the world, and Repsol, the multienergy company, leading the mobility and industrial … Continue reading EDP and Repsol enter an agreement to implement renewable hydrogen projects in the Iberian Peninsula
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Vestas to install V236-15.0 MW wind turbine at Østerild in Denmark
Vestas has decided to install the V236-15 MW offshore prototype wind turbine at the Østerild National test centre for large wind turbines in Western Jutland, Denmark. The installation of the prototype turbine will take place in the second half of 2022 and its first kWh is planned for the fourth quarter of that year. Stretching … Continue reading Vestas to install V236-15.0 MW wind turbine at Østerild in Denmark
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Ireland’s offshore wind energy ambitions are starting to take off
The Irish Government has opened a consultation for its first ever offshore wind auction. This is the first step in Ireland’s ambitious plan of having 5 GW of offshore wind by 2030. Ireland already has the highest share of onshore wind in its electricity mix of any country in Europe – 38%. But it wants … Continue reading Ireland’s offshore wind energy ambitions are starting to take off
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X1 Wind completes rotor assembly for pioneering ‘downwind’ floating platform
The firm’s X30 prototype is now fully assembled in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, ready for installation. Fitted with a specially adapted V29 Vestas wind turbine, the unique ‘downwind’ system is able to ‘weathervane’ and orientate passively with the wind to maximise energy yields. The novel ‘tripod-like’ platform also features greater structural efficiency, with a lighter and … Continue reading X1 Wind completes rotor assembly for pioneering ‘downwind’ floating platform
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Biden wind farm sale opens path to wind turbines on nearly all coasts
The Biden administration on Wednesday outlined plans to expand offshore wind energy development across almost all U.S. coasts, raising the prospect that wind turbines could be installed from the Carolinas to California.“We have big goals to achieve a clean energy economy,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said during a speech at American Clean Power’s Offshore WINDPOWER … Continue reading Biden wind farm sale opens path to wind turbines on nearly all coasts
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Iberdrola will supply wind energy to BHP’s Olimpic Dam mining project in South Australia
Half of the energy will be generated by its first hybrid wind-solar farm in the world, and also the country’s most powerful: Port Augusta (320 MW). The agreement will enable the polymetallic mine to reduce emissions derived from electricity consumption by 50% by 2025 and will contribute to Anglo-Australian multinational BHP’s goal of reducing its … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply wind energy to BHP’s Olimpic Dam mining project in South Australia
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Vattenfall and SwifterwinT select GE Renewable Energy on wind energy in the Netherlands
GE Renewable Energy to supply 24 Cypress 5.5 MW onshore wind turbines. The 132 MW project is part of the Windplanblauw wind farm located in central Netherlands.Deal includes a 25-year service contract. Vattenfall and SwifterwinT announced today that they have selected GE Renewable Energy to supply 24 Cypress onshore wind turbine units for the Windplanblauw … Continue reading Vattenfall and SwifterwinT select GE Renewable Energy on wind energy in the Netherlands
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Nordex achieves orders for more than 1.8 gigawatts of wind power in the third quarter of 2021
In the third quarter of 2021, Nordex received orders for 389 wind turbines with a total nominal power of 1,829 megawatts (MW), compared to 271 wind turbines with 1,229 MW in the third quarter of the previous year. Delta4000 series turbines accounted for 1,391 MW or 76 percent of these orders (Q3 2020: 86 percent). … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for more than 1.8 gigawatts of wind power in the third quarter of 2021
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Ørsted and ZE PAK join forces to participate in the upcoming auction for seabed leases in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea
ZE PAK, Poland’s largest privately owned energy producer who is currently implementing a shift from coal to renewables, and Ørsted, global leader in offshore wind with 30 years of experience, have signed a letter of intent to participate in the upcoming auction for seabed leases in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea. Next step … Continue reading Ørsted and ZE PAK join forces to participate in the upcoming auction for seabed leases in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea
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European Commission endorses corporate renewable PPAs as part of the answer to surging energy prices
Renewables are central to delivering Europe’s energy and climate ambition – reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030. At RE-Source 2021 globally leading businesses from different sectors of the economy underline their commitment to support Europe’s transition to a renewable energy system. This year’s event comes just a day after the European Commission endorsed … Continue reading European Commission endorses corporate renewable PPAs as part of the answer to surging energy prices
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Responsible deployment of wind power is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France
On 14 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris, organised by France Énergie Éolienne. Wind energy is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France. And it brings additional benefits to citizens: last week the French Minister for the Ecological Transition, Barbara Pompili, and representatives of the wind … Continue reading Responsible deployment of wind power is indispensable for a successful energy transition in France
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ACP Statement on Department of the Interior Secretary’s remarks on BOEM’s offshore wind energy leasing strategy at WINDPOWER 2021
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland spoke at ACP’s offshore WINDPOWER 2021 conference taking place in Boston: “The American Clean Power Association and our member companies applaud Interior Secretary Haaland and BOEM’s announcement of a strategy to explore offshore wind lease areas by 2025 … Continue reading ACP Statement on Department of the Interior Secretary’s remarks on BOEM’s offshore wind energy leasing strategy at WINDPOWER 2021
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EDPR joins Equipos & Talento “Empowering Women’s Talent” program
Equipos & Talento has developed this program, which contributes to accelerate gender equality in companies. EDPR receives this recognition, thus empowering women’s talent and diversity within its teams. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, joins the “Empowering Women’s Talent” program for the development of female talent promoted by Equipos & … Continue reading EDPR joins Equipos & Talento “Empowering Women’s Talent” program
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EC doubles down on wind energy and other renewables to remedy high energy prices
The European Commission has presented a toolbox to guide EU Member States on how to deal with the current high gas and electricity prices. The toolbox aims to protect vulnerable consumers and reduce Europe’s future exposure to the sort of prices we see today. To that end the Commission are clear that Europe needs to … Continue reading EC doubles down on wind energy and other renewables to remedy high energy prices
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Vattenfall commits to landfill ban and to recycle all wind turbine blades by 2030
Vattenfall has set?ambitious?targets in how to deal with wind turbine blades at?end of life. An immediate commitment to a landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades has been made. The next decade there will be an intense work increasing the recycling rate of wind blade components. Vattenfall’s ambition is to enable a fossil-free living within … Continue reading Vattenfall commits to landfill ban and to recycle all wind turbine blades by 2030
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