It will strengthen the Spanish industrial leadership in renewable energies, with a view to generating stable, sustainable and quality employmentIt sets a target of 3 GW of floating wind power in 2030, 40% of the European goal of having 7 GW installed of this renewable technologyIt already has a first endowment of 200 million to … Continue reading Spain approves the Offshore Wind energy Roadmap
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The return of renewable energy auctions in the Spanish electricity market
Renewable energy auctions will play an important role in the energy transition and the achievement of the renewable energy capacity targets for 2030. In this second part of the summary of this year 2021, the two auctions held and the situation of the NECP objectives are reviewed versus the planned auction calendar until 2025. In … Continue reading The return of renewable energy auctions in the Spanish electricity market
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Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm granted planning consent
The UK Government has today, Friday, awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm. The project is part of Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Zone and will produce electricity equivalent to the annual consumption of around 2 million UK homes. When constructed Norfolk Boreas will form part of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Zone alongside its sister project, … Continue reading Norfolk Boreas Wind Farm granted planning consent
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China Wind Power Capacity Exceeds 300 Gigawatts
China’s grid-connected installed capacity of wind power has exceeded 300 gigawatts, doubling from the level five years ago, the official People’s Daily reported. The sector accounts for about 13% of the country’s total installed power capacity, up 0.3 percentage point from the end of 2020, the report said, citing figures from the National Energy Administration. … Continue reading China Wind Power Capacity Exceeds 300 Gigawatts
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New German Government to speed up wind energy expansion
The new German Government is up and running. The coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals brands itself a “climate Government”. They’ve agreed that Germany should exit coal-fired power earlier than planned – in 2030 if possible. And that much more renewable energy will be required to achieve that. So they’ve ambitious plans for the … Continue reading New German Government to speed up wind energy expansion
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ACP Statement on Nebraska Public Power District net-zero carbon emissions goal
American Clean Power Association (ACP)?CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the Nebraska Public Power District voted in favor of adopting a decarbonization goal of net-zero emissions by 2050: “ACP applauds the historic step forward taken by the Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD) to achieve a clean energy future in Nebraska. Under the leadership … Continue reading ACP Statement on Nebraska Public Power District net-zero carbon emissions goal
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Roadmap for offshore wind energy in Spain
After the approval today by the Council of Ministers of the Roadmap for the Development of offshore wind and offshore energy in Spain, the wind sector positively values ??this decisive step to promote floating offshore wind projects in our country The Roadmap considers offshore wind as a sector with great potential to contribute to the … Continue reading Roadmap for offshore wind energy in Spain
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RWE receives Environmental Permit for its Polish F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind power project
RWE Renewables has moved a major step closer to the realisation of its first offshore wind farm in Poland: Via its Polish subsidiary Baltic Trade & Invest Sp. z o.o., the company received a positive decision by the regional Director for Environmental Protection in Szczecin. This decision specifies the environmental conditions for the realisation of … Continue reading RWE receives Environmental Permit for its Polish F.E.W. Baltic II offshore wind power project
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Demolition of the chimney of the largest coal-fired power plant in Europe
Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, pressed the button that activated the 700 kg of explosives that brought down what was until today the tallest free-standing structure in the country. It is the chimney of the Longannet power station, once the largest coal-fired power station in Europe. Scotland has been coal-free since ScottishPower – Iberdrola’s UK … Continue reading Demolition of the chimney of the largest coal-fired power plant in Europe
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RWE and Kawasaki plan to build one of the world’s first 100% hydrogen-capable gas turbines on industrial scale in Lingen, Germany
As part of its “Growing Green” strategy, RWE announced in November that it would add at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power plant capacity to support the energy transition with flexible power. These new plants will be provided with a clear decarbonisation pathway. For existing plants, RWE is developing a roadmap to convert them ready … Continue reading RWE and Kawasaki plan to build one of the world’s first 100% hydrogen-capable gas turbines on industrial scale in Lingen, Germany
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Enercon strengthens its presence in wind power in Portugal
Enercon strengthens its presence in wind power in Portugal. Maintaining its commitment to the quality of the workforce in Portugal, ENERCON will expand its presence in the country with the opening of an office in the city of Porto – ENERCON Business Shared Service Center. Renowned market leader, with 52% of wind energy installed in … Continue reading Enercon strengthens its presence in wind power in Portugal
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Engie Brasil gets $265 mln in BNDES financing for wind farm
Engie Brasil has signed 1.47 billion reais ($265.5 million) in financing with Brazil’s national development bank BNDES for its Santo Agostinho wind farm, the power company said in a statement on Wednesday. Engie said in January it contracted with Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA to supply turbines for the first stage of the wind farm … Continue reading Engie Brasil gets $265 mln in BNDES financing for wind farm
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Wind power myths busted
Wind turbines. It’s no secret that we’re big fans. Yet, with so many common myths out there, we’re here to clear the air… Dig into the details Wind turbines are good for wildlife When we were researching for this video, we found that the myth that wind turbines are killing lots of birds was still … Continue reading Wind power myths busted
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ACP report shows new offshore wind energy could generate $4.5 billion in federal revenue
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released a report showing that expanded offshore wind leasing in the United States could generate up to $4.5 billion in new federal revenue, create up to 128,000 jobs during construction of the projects, and spark $120 billion in clean energy investments. ACP conducted its analysis following an October … Continue reading ACP report shows new offshore wind energy could generate $4.5 billion in federal revenue
Continue readingWind energy surpasses nuclear energy and leads electricity generation in Spain
Whatever happens in the next three weeks, even if the wind stops blowing abruptly, wind power will end the year as the first source of electricity in Spain. Thus, wind will surpass nuclear power in the national electricity matrix for the first time since 2013, the only year in the entire historical series in which … Continue reading Wind energy surpasses nuclear energy and leads electricity generation in Spain
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Vice President Kamala Harris addresses CLEANPOWER 2021
Vice President Kamala Harris addressed attendees today at the American Clean Power Association’s CLEANPOWER 2021 event in Salt Lake City via video and outlined the Biden-Harris administration’s continued strong support for the growing renewable energy sector and the jobs and economic benefits that it provides. CLEANPOWER is the leading renewable energy conference that brings together … Continue reading Vice President Kamala Harris addresses CLEANPOWER 2021
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The climate impact of aviation
Airbus and the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) are expanding their cooperation in research on climate protection in aviation. Under an agreement signed by Nicole Dreyer-Langlet, Airbus’ VP Research & Technology Representative, Germany, and Markus Fischer, DLR Divisional Board Member Aeronautics, future joint projects will focus, in particular, on emission … Continue reading The climate impact of aviation
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AES Completes Purchase of Wind Generation Portfolio from Carlyle in the State of New York
he AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today announced the completion of the purchase of Valcour Wind Energy (Valcour) from global investment firm Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG). Valcour’s six wind farms represent the largest operating wind platform in New York and play an important role in helping the state meet its commitment to have 70% of its electricity … Continue reading AES Completes Purchase of Wind Generation Portfolio from Carlyle in the State of New York
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Vestas wins an order for 235 MW of wind from Invenergy in Illinois
Vestas has secured a 235 MW order for V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and V136-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operational mode from Invenergy to power the Sapphire Sky wind project in Illinois, USA. “We are pleased to once again partner with Invenergy, the world leader in sustainable energy, and expand the renewable energy sector … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 235 MW of wind from Invenergy in Illinois
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Pomerania wind farm, owned by Ignitis Group, started commercial operations
The Polish regulator on 6 December 2021 issued a generation licence to Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z.o.o., a part of Ignitis Group. The issued licence will allow to start commercial operations (COD) and generate electricity under the contract for difference (CfD) tariff of 214.98 PLN/MWh (around 47 EUR/MWh) awarded in the Polish renewable energy auction … Continue reading Pomerania wind farm, owned by Ignitis Group, started commercial operations
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