Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) have great potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector and thus contribute to climate protection. Half of the kilometres currently driven by car in Germany could theoretically be covered by LEVs. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40 percent compared to car trips. That … Continue reading More than 40 percent less emissions through light electric vehicles
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Vattenfall enables fossil-free parcel delivery for Instabox
Vattenfall and the delivery company Instabox have started an international collaboration to provide charging infrastructure for Instabox’s electric vehicle fleet. By the end of 2022, Vattenfall will operate approximately 400 charge points on Instabox’s terminals in Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Instabox is an international last-mile delivery company that delivers packages for a large number … Continue reading Vattenfall enables fossil-free parcel delivery for Instabox
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The role of raw materials in decarbonization
The Sustainability Forum 2022 was a great opportunity to brainstorm with our suppliers in finding new ways to make the renewable energy supply chain more sustainable. Here are some of the great ideas that are already being put into practice. There can be denying that we live in challenging times and this makes the need … Continue reading The role of raw materials in decarbonization
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U.S. Energy Storage Market sets Q4 Record for New Installations
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in the fourth quarter of 2021, with new system installations totaling 4,727 megawatt hours (MWh). According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VSK), and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report, released today, Q4 2021 saw more capacity installed than in the first … Continue reading U.S. Energy Storage Market sets Q4 Record for New Installations
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Wind turbines reached 99.2 GW in 2021
The wind industry posted another record in 2021 as total additions fell below 100 GW for the second year in a row, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF’s 2021 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares report reveals that developers installed some 99.2 GW of wind turbines in 2021, up from 98.5 GW on order the previous year. … Continue reading Wind turbines reached 99.2 GW in 2021
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Over 50 per cent of the wind energy converters back online following disruption to satellite communication
Over 50 per cent of the wind turbines affected by a massive disruption of the satellite communication have now been reconnected to remote monitoring and maintenance by ENERCON Service. 677 wind farms are back online, communication continues to be disrupted in 618 wind farms (as of 22 March). Service teams in the Central Europe (CNE) … Continue reading Over 50 per cent of the wind energy converters back online following disruption to satellite communication
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Repowered wind farms show huge potential of replacing old wind turbines
Europe’s first generation wind farms are getting old. 38 GW of onshore wind capacity is reaching the end of its normal operational life of 20 years between now and 2025. When they reach 20 years, there are three options: lifetime extension, decommissioning or repowering. Repowering a wind farm means replacing the old turbines by more powerful … Continue reading Repowered wind farms show huge potential of replacing old wind turbines
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GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high-voltage electrical systems for Empire Offshore Wind 1 in New York
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions and BOND Civil & Utility Construction awarded contract for on- and offshore high voltage equipment, including an onshore substation that will connect the 816-MW wind power project, integrating renewable energy to the New York Power Grid This project supports the energy transition goals in NY and the U.S. overall The … Continue reading GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high-voltage electrical systems for Empire Offshore Wind 1 in New York
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Nordex receives two orders for 313.5 MW of wind energy from Valorem of Finland
The French operator of green energy projects, Valorem, has commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 57 N163/5.X wind turbines for two projects in Finland. Orders also include a thirty-five-year premium plus service agreement. 30 Delta4000 series N163/5.X wind turbines are planned for the “Kalistanneva” wind farm, which was sold by Valorem to a Finnish consortium … Continue reading Nordex receives two orders for 313.5 MW of wind energy from Valorem of Finland
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Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
This week European Heads of State and Government will discuss possible measures to curb the current rise in energy prices. While it’s essential national Governments shield the most vulnerable consumers and businesses from the current high energy prices, now is not the time to tamper with Europe’s electricity market rules. Only regulatory stability will incentivise … Continue reading Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
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Vestas, leading global wind turbine manufacturer in 2021
Vestas is set to be the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer in 2021, says GlobalData. Vestas Wind Systems A/S has become the leading manufacturer of wind turbines with an impressive 16.6 gigawatts (GW) of installations, or a 19% share, of global installations in 2021, according to GlobalData, a leading company in analytics and data. Vestas … Continue reading Vestas, leading global wind turbine manufacturer in 2021
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The countries with the most Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
The United States and Spain led the ranking of the countries with the most wind turbines sold by the Siemens Gamesa consortium worldwide. According to the wind turbine installation history by country (accumulated MW), the United States reached 25,171 MW and Spain 15,045 MW. Siemens Gamesa’s core business portfolio includes wind turbines for onshore and … Continue reading The countries with the most Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
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UK raises offshore wind power target to 86 GW
The United Kingdom reinforces the offshore wind target to 86 GW. The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects now stands at 86 GW, more than eight times its current operating capacity, new research published by RenewableUK shows. figures include projects fully operational, under construction, approved, in planning or in development.This represents a 60% increase … Continue reading UK raises offshore wind power target to 86 GW
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How a few geothermal plants could solve America’s lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industry
Geothermal energy has long been the forgotten member of the clean energy family, overshadowed by relatively cheap solar and wind power, despite its proven potential. But that may soon change – for an unexpected reason. Geothermal technologies are on the verge of unlocking vast quantities of lithium from naturally occurring hot brines beneath places like … Continue reading How a few geothermal plants could solve America’s lithium supply crunch and boost the EV battery industry
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Vattenfall opens Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
Energypark Haringvliet in Netherlands is inaugurated today. It is Vattenfall’s first power plant that combines wind, solar and batteries. By combining these technologies, it will be able to produce energy at a lower cost, make a more efficient use of available grid capacity, with less impact on the environment. Therefore, Haringvliet will serve as a … Continue reading Vattenfall opens Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
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IRENA Members Pave Way for New Cooperation on Critical Materials
Members of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have launched a new Collaborative Framework on Critical Materials for the Energy Transition, a platform provided by IRENA to exchange knowledge, best practices, and coordinate actions to ensure that the scarcity of minerals and materials does not threaten the accelerated deployment of renewable energy. At the event, … Continue reading IRENA Members Pave Way for New Cooperation on Critical Materials
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The use of robotics in the hydropower sector
Digitalization and robotics have very quickly risen to play a key role in the hydropower industry. Robots and drones are used to carry out inspections in areas where there’s insufficient space or that pose a danger to humans. And EGP personnel are at the forefront of developing such systems. Hydropower has a long history behind … Continue reading The use of robotics in the hydropower sector
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RWE and ADNOC sign MoU on collaboration in low carbon and green hydrogen
RWE and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding collaboration in low carbon and green hydrogen. Both companies agreed to explore the potential for importing low carbon and green hydrogen as well as hydrogen derivatives, such as ammonia, from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Germany. Furthermore, RWE … Continue reading RWE and ADNOC sign MoU on collaboration in low carbon and green hydrogen
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Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy celebrate completion of the largest wind project constructed in North America
The 998-megawatt Traverse Energy Center has achieved commercial operations and is the largest of three wind energy projects collectively known as the North Central Energy Facilities.Traverse is powered by 356 of GE’s 2 MW wind turbines. Invenergy, the largest privately held global developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions and GE Renewable Energy, today … Continue reading Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy celebrate completion of the largest wind project constructed in North America
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Ørsted completes onshore wind farm Haystack Wind in Nebraska
The 298 MW wind farm is Ørsted’s first onshore project using 5 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines and brings the company’s US onshore wind and solar capacity in operation above 3 GW. Located in Wayne County, Nebraska, Haystack Wind utilises existing interconnection infrastructure in Southwest Power Pool (SPP) North from Ørsted’s 230 MW onshore wind … Continue reading Ørsted completes onshore wind farm Haystack Wind in Nebraska
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