ERG has placed an order for 97 MW for the repowering of the existing Camporeale project and for the new Roccapalumba wind farm, both located in Sicily, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 12 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines for the 50 MW Camporeale wind farm, and 13 V117-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered … Continue reading Vestas wins a 97 MW order for two wind power projects in Italy
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Nordex will supply 11 wind turbines for a wind farm in Extremadura
Naturgy has commissioned Nordex, the German manufacturer of wind turbines owned by Acciona, an order for 11 wind turbines for its Merengue II wind farm, located in Extremadura. It is the N155/4.X model, a Delta4000 series wind turbine with 4.5 megawatts (MW) of power each, for which the contract amounts to a total of 49.5 … Continue reading Nordex will supply 11 wind turbines for a wind farm in Extremadura
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Why is the Iberian Peninsula an energy island?
Spain, and the Iberian Peninsula by extension, can be considered an energy island. The capacity to import and export electricity with both France and Morocco represents a very small fraction of the demand and of the generation capacity. This article analyses all data on the interconnections of the Iberian Peninsula to frame its situation as … Continue reading Why is the Iberian Peninsula an energy island?
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RWE forges partnerships with ABP and Port of Milford Haven to deliver Floating Wind Power for Wales
RWE, Wales’ biggest power producer, is partnering with the UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP) and UK’s largest energy port, the Port of Milford Haven, to investigate the scaling-up of port facilities in support of a pipeline of gigawatt-scale floating wind projects in the Celtic Sea. Working together under a Memorandum of Understanding … Continue reading RWE forges partnerships with ABP and Port of Milford Haven to deliver Floating Wind Power for Wales
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Statkraft and ABO Wind conclude a 10-year wind energy PPA in Finland
Statkraft and ABO Wind have concluded a ten-year power purchase agreement (PPA) for the Finnish wind farm Pajuperänkangas. Statkraft also receives the rights to the Guarantees of Origins of the electricity produced. The 14 wind turbines are scheduled to be connected to the grid in autumn 2023 and can produce enough electricity to supply approximately … Continue reading Statkraft and ABO Wind conclude a 10-year wind energy PPA in Finland
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Vestas will manufacture 15 MW wind turbines for offshore wind
Vestas will expand its Lindø factory in Denmark to carry out series production of nacelles for the 15 MW offshore wind turbine. Vesyas will modify and expand the site at the Port of Odense to start work in 2024. Lindø is currently producing the V236 prototype nacelle ahead of wind turbine installation in the second … Continue reading Vestas will manufacture 15 MW wind turbines for offshore wind
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Vattenfall and Ameresco to develop extensive low and zero-carbon heat network in the City of Bristol
Vattenfall and Ameresco, a leading American energy services company, have been selected as partners in the Bristol City Leap project, a 20-year concession to decarbonise the city and attract GBP 1 billion (approx. EUR 1.2 billion) of investment. “We are very honoured to have been selected together with Ameresco to help the City of Bristol … Continue reading Vattenfall and Ameresco to develop extensive low and zero-carbon heat network in the City of Bristol
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Global Wind Energy Council statement on IRENA’s 2022 World Energy Transition Outlook
GWEC welcomes the rallying call in this year’s World Energy Transitions Outlook, published by IRENA today as a roadmap to reach a 1.5°C pathway and net zero by 2050. The report clearly outlines wind and solar leading the way to a more secure, resilient energy system which can meet our climate targets. Within this decade, … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council statement on IRENA’s 2022 World Energy Transition Outlook
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Siemens Gamesa starts manufacturing in Le Havre, France
First Siemens Gamesa offshore Direct Drive nacelle and IntegralBlade from site ongoing. Siemens Gamesa has started manufacturing of both its patented offshore Direct Drive wind turbine nacelles and patented IntegralBlades at its new manufacturing facility in Le Havre, France. The world’s first facility to encompass both offshore wind turbine nacelle and blade manufacturing under one … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa starts manufacturing in Le Havre, France
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In 2021, wind power and solar energy generated 10% of the world’s electricity for the first time
The year 2021 saw the highest rate of renewable energy use, at the same time as there was the largest increase in demand for coal since 1985. At least 50 countries got more than a tenth of their power from wind and solar power, according to to a report produced by researchers from the Ember … Continue reading In 2021, wind power and solar energy generated 10% of the world’s electricity for the first time
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DNV’s Stefanie Bourne ranked in A Word About Wind’s Top 100 European Power List
The list identifies the top 100 individuals who have most influenced the European wind energy industry over the last 12 months. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is delighted to announce that Stefanie Bourne, Business Director – Renewables & Offshore Wind in the UK & Ireland at Energy Systems, DNV, has been recognized … Continue reading DNV’s Stefanie Bourne ranked in A Word About Wind’s Top 100 European Power List
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ACP Statement on Maritime Amendment in House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act
In response to passage of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 in the House of Representatives today, ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement: “ACP strongly supports a robust Coast Guard and its mission to ensure the nation’s maritime safety, security, and stewardship; however, we are extremely concerned about the maritime … Continue reading ACP Statement on Maritime Amendment in House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act
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RWE boosts sustainability: new projects to promote biodiversity
RWE is further refining its commitment to biodiversity and has joined a global initiative by the Science Based Target Network (SBTN). Around 100 companies, associations and experts are working on developing scientific criteria to measure the effects on biodiversity as part of the SBTN’s “Corporate Engagement Program”. RWE’s target for 2030 is for new assets … Continue reading RWE boosts sustainability: new projects to promote biodiversity
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The lack of projects with PPA brings merchant projects into focus of financing
Out of the projects under the reasonable profitability regime of RD 413/2014, there are already very few that need financing. The extreme price volatility in the electricity markets today resulted in few PPA contracts being closed. Faced with this situation of little availability of renewable energy projects to finance, lenders are beginning to change their … Continue reading The lack of projects with PPA brings merchant projects into focus of financing
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Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis
Short-term interventions addressing the current energy crisis must be accompanied by a steadfast focus on mid- and long-term goals of the energy transition. High fossil fuel prices, energy security concerns and the urgency of climate change underscore the pressing need to move faster to a clean energy system, says World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022. Launched … Continue reading Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis
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Biden Administration 2023 Federal Budget Includes Increase of $9B for Clean Power Projects
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds the Biden administration’s proposed federal budget for the 2023 fiscal year, released Monday, which recommends an additional $9 billion in funding for clean power projects and the energy grid – a 33% increase over the 2022 fiscal year – in order to accelerate the transition toward a clean … Continue reading Biden Administration 2023 Federal Budget Includes Increase of $9B for Clean Power Projects
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Enel Green Power starts construction of new Oklahoma wind farm
Seven Cowboy’s 107 wind turbines are expected to generate over 1.3 TWh of energy each year, equivalent to the electricity needs of over 120,000 US households and the avoidance of over 758,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. The project is expected to generate over $55 million in new local tax revenue for schools and … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of new Oklahoma wind farm
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Savannah receives approval for Niger’s first 250 MW wind power plant
Savannah Energy has signed an agreement with the government of the Republic of Niger for a 250 MW wind farm, which will be the first in the African country. Savannah Energy signed an agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energies of the Republic of Niger for the construction and operation of Parc … Continue reading Savannah receives approval for Niger’s first 250 MW wind power plant
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Vestas wins 100 MW order in Vietnam
Vestas has secured a 100 MW order in Vietnam for an undisclosed project. The order covers supply, supervision of the installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines. With this project, Vestas’ total capacity of onshore wind turbines in Vietnam will surpass 1.6 GW. Located near the shorelines of the Mekong Delta, the wind farm includes … Continue reading Vestas wins 100 MW order in Vietnam
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Empire Wind selected Maersk to supply wind installation vessel
Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and bp, has awarded a contract to Maersk Supply Service for charter of its newbuild wind installation vessel (WIV). This vessel, together with US constructed barges and tugs built and operated by Kirby Offshore Wind, will be used for the installation of the project’s Vestas V236-15MW wind … Continue reading Empire Wind selected Maersk to supply wind installation vessel
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