The plant, which is located in Puertollano, Castilla la Mancha, will have a capacity of 20 MW and will be supplied by a 100 MW photovoltaic plant, supported by a battery storage system. Supporting the decarbonisation of the economy through the production of green hydrogen for industrial use and thus contributing to the security of … Continue reading EIB and ICO sign first joint financing for green hydrogen development with Iberdrola
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EDPR awarded with grid connection in floating solar auction in Portugal
The company has achieved 70 MVA of grid connection capacity at Alqueva for a period of 15 years, which is expected to allow EDPR to install up to 154 MW of renewable capacity. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, was awarded 70 MVA of grid connection capacity at Alqueva in … Continue reading EDPR awarded with grid connection in floating solar auction in Portugal
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GE Renewable Energy and Alfanar solidify ties with onshore wind farm in Navarre, Spain
GE Renewable Energy to supply and install 15 wind turbines for a total installed capacity of 53 MW. This is GE Renewable Energy and Alfanar’s second onshore wind farm in Spain.GE Renewable Energy has installed and commissioned 1.1 GW in Spain over the past two years, contributing to the country’s goal of reaching 50 GW … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and Alfanar solidify ties with onshore wind farm in Navarre, Spain
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Mobile battery solution supports drones in fossil-free thinning of forests
Vattenfall’s ‘Power-as-a-Service’ solutions for mobile energy storage continue to develop. Together with Uppsala-based company, AirForestry, a one-year pilot project is now underway in which drones are charged using a mobile energy storage system.’s ‘Power-as-a-Service’ solutions for mobile energy storage continue to develop. Together with Uppsala-based company, AirForestry, a one-year pilot project is now underway in … Continue reading Mobile battery solution supports drones in fossil-free thinning of forests
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Vestas presents the V172-7.2 MW wind turbines
To reach net-zero compatibility with the expansion of sustainable energy, the renewables industry must reach significantly higher growth rates over the coming decade. As a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, Vestas is committed to enabling this growth by driving industry maturity, and investing in solutions that drive more scalable operations. Our modular product development … Continue reading Vestas presents the V172-7.2 MW wind turbines
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Repsol and Ørsted to explore joint development of floating offshore wind power projects in Spain
Repsol and Ørsted have an ambition of jointly becoming a leading developer in Spanish offshore wind by combining their complementary strengths. The alliance combines Repsol’s expertise as a global multi-energy provider with Ørsted’s experience as the global leader in offshore wind. After several years of concept development and small-scale testing, floating offshore wind is now … Continue reading Repsol and Ørsted to explore joint development of floating offshore wind power projects in Spain
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WindEurope 2022 in Bilbao: helping Europe deliver energy security
The WindEurope annual event begins today in Bilbao. His Majesty the King of Spain will open it with the President of the Basque Government, Ministers from around Europe and top officials from the EU Commission. Over 8,000 people are taking part. The focus is energy security. Europe wants more wind energy more quickly than before … Continue reading WindEurope 2022 in Bilbao: helping Europe deliver energy security
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ACP Statement on IPCC Report Calling for Urgent Deployment of Renewable Energy
Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association (ACP), issued the following statement today after the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released the Working Group III report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change: “How many more times must we be reminded about the urgency of aggressively ramping up the deployment of clean … Continue reading ACP Statement on IPCC Report Calling for Urgent Deployment of Renewable Energy
Continue readingWindEurope 2022 consolidates wind energy as the key technology
Bilbao is one more year the great international event of the European wind sector with the celebration of WindEurope Annual Event 2022, in which more than 8,000 attendees will participate from April 5 to 7 at the Bilbao Exhibition Center (BEC), and where the Business Association Eolica (AEE) is a national partner.His Majesty King Felipe … Continue reading WindEurope 2022 consolidates wind energy as the key technology
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Brazil becomes the sixth largest producer of wind energy
A report published by the World Wind Energy Council showed that Brazil climbed positions in the world ranking of wind energy production. According to the study, Brazil reached the sixth position among the largest producers.Brazil also hopes to develop offshore wind power in the coming years, with great potential. The largest manufacturers of wind turbines … Continue reading Brazil becomes the sixth largest producer of wind energy
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Vestas receives offshore wind order for 295 MW in Taiwan
Vestas has secured a 295 MW order for thirty-one Vestas V174-9.5 MW wind turbines from Foxwell Energy Corporation Ltd. (Foxwell) for phase 2 of the TPC offshore wind generation project in Taiwan.The wind farm is developed and owned by Taiwan Power Company (“TPC”) and will be built by Foxwell. This marks the third project between … Continue reading Vestas receives offshore wind order for 295 MW in Taiwan
Continue readingWind Industry enjoyed its second-best year
Record years for several regions and offshore wind reflect strong market growth, but installations must still quadruple by the end of the decade to meet a net zero pathway. The wind industry enjoyed its second-best year ever in 2021, with almost 94 GW of capacity added globally despite a second year of the COVID-19 pandemic. … Continue reading Wind Industry enjoyed its second-best year
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Nordex impacted by cyber security incident
On 31 March 2022 Nordex Group IT security detected that the company is subject to a cyber security incident. The intrusion was noted in an early stage and response measures initiated immediately in line with crisis management protocols. As a precautionary measure, the company decided to shut down IT systems across multiple locations and business … Continue reading Nordex impacted by cyber security incident
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GE Using AI/ML to Reduce Wind Turbine Logistics and Installation Costs
New state-of-the-art Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) technology developed by GE scientists recognized with a prestigious Manufacturing Leadership Award (MLA) by the National Association of ManufacturersGE’s AI/ML tool uses a digital twin of the wind turbine logistics process to accurately predict and streamline logistics costsApplication of AI/ML could enable a 10% reduction in logistics costs, … Continue reading GE Using AI/ML to Reduce Wind Turbine Logistics and Installation Costs
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Wind power generated 28.5% in March and combined cycle gas 17.3% in Spain
The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 1.5% in March. Wind energy was the main generation technology with more than 28% in the national territory.45.4% of the national generation this month was renewable and 67% was free of CO2 equivalent emissions. The demand for electricity increased by 7.6% in the Balearic Islands and 12.3% … Continue reading Wind power generated 28.5% in March and combined cycle gas 17.3% in Spain
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WindEurope elects Sven Utermöhlen of RWE Renewables as its new Chair
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Sven Utermöhlen, CEO Offshore Wind at RWE Renewables, as the Association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. The Board also appointed Kresten Ørnbjerg, VP Head of Global Public Affairs at Vestas, as the new Vice-Chair. The election comes at a critical time for wind energy in Europe. Europe needs … Continue reading WindEurope elects Sven Utermöhlen of RWE Renewables as its new Chair
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Turkey’s daily wind power generation hits all-time high
Electricity generated through wind energy in Turkey hit an all-time record Saturday, generating 25.42% of total power, according to data from the Turkish Electricity Transmission Corporation (TEIA?) on Sunday. The country produced 203,069 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity from wind farms on Saturday, according to data provided by TEIA?. The latest record was on April 1 … Continue reading Turkey’s daily wind power generation hits all-time high
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Wind power company Vestas secures an order for 201 MW of EnVentus wind turbines in the US.
Vestas has received a 201 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 33 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.0 MW operational mode and one V136-3.45 MW wind turbine. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management … Continue reading Wind power company Vestas secures an order for 201 MW of EnVentus wind turbines in the US.
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Surging offshore wind power boosts China’s green development
After operating steadily for three months, an offshore wind farm in Shantou City, south China’s Guangdong Province, generated over 100 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity by March 29, according to the developer Datang Shantou New Energy Co., Ltd. The Shantou Datang Lemen I offshore wind power project, with 35 wind turbines, is located near the … Continue reading Surging offshore wind power boosts China’s green development
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Vestas strengthens manufacturing footprint by partnering with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil
In the continuous journey to develop the wind energy supply chain and produce main components close to key markets, Vestas has further strengthened the flexibility of its global manufacturing footprint with a supply agreement with LM Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind blades. The multi-year agreement includes production of V150-4.2 MW turbine blades for … Continue reading Vestas strengthens manufacturing footprint by partnering with LM Wind Power for V150-4.2 MW blade production in Brazil
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