World’s first RecyclableBlade now available for onshore wind power projects. Proven technology already installed and in full operation at offshore projects.Onshore version to drive full circularity in Siemens Gamesa’s wind turbines. Milestone in Siemens Gamesa’s path to produce fully recyclable wind turbines by 2040. Siemens Gamesa again takes strong command of circularity within wind turbine … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa announces RecyclableBlade for onshore wind power projects
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Wind energy industry warns: actions not words needed to address energy security and climate crises ahead of COP27
More than 100 leading wind energy companies call on Paris Signatories to streamline planning and permitting, upgrade grid infrastructure and evolve power markets to accelerate renewable energy deployment. A global coalition of 108 leading wind energy companies and associations, representing 81% of installed wind energy worldwide, has challenged governments to take dramatic action to scale … Continue reading Wind energy industry warns: actions not words needed to address energy security and climate crises ahead of COP27
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Renewable Energy Jobs Hit 12.7 Million Globally
Worldwide renewable energy employment reached 12.7 million last year, a jump of 700,000 new jobs in one year despite the lingering effects of COVID-19 and the growing energy crisis, according to a new report. Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review 2022 identifies market dynamics as major factors influencing employment generation in renewables, along with labour … Continue reading Renewable Energy Jobs Hit 12.7 Million Globally
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Facility for hydrogen storage up and running
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall’s HYBRIT pilot facility for the storage of fossil-free hydrogen gas is now in operation in Luleå. The rock cavern storage facility is the first of its kind in the world for storing fossil-free hydrogen gas. The two-year test period will now start and continue until 2024, which means that HYBRIT has … Continue reading Facility for hydrogen storage up and running
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Sulzer Schmid completes huge Vestas European blade inspection campaign
Sulzer Schmid, a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind rotor blade inspections, announced today that it has completed its fourth successive European inspection campaign for Vestas, covering 4,000 wind turbines in seven countries across Northern and Central Europe. The collected data gives Vestas and their customers actionable insights on the health of their fleet. … Continue reading Sulzer Schmid completes huge Vestas European blade inspection campaign
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BayWa r.e. inaugurates a pioneering wind farm in France
BayWa r.e., a global company specializing in renewable energy, has inaugurated the 12 MW Clos Neuf wind farm in the Brittany region of France. This is a pioneering project of the company in the country due to the level of citizen participation and involvement. Local and regional residents have contributed to the financing of the … Continue reading BayWa r.e. inaugurates a pioneering wind farm in France
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ACP Statement on Permitting Reform Legislation
Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, issued the following statement today after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) introduced new legislation regarding permitting reform: “We applaud Senators Schumer and Manchin for moving forward with legislation to improve the nation’s outdated system for permitting critical energy infrastructure. Making common-sense … Continue reading ACP Statement on Permitting Reform Legislation
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Vestas to strengthen wind energy supply chain with partnership with LM Wind Power for V172-7.2 MW blades
Vestas has signed an agreement with LM Wind Power, a leading manufacturer of wind turbine blades, to develop the wind energy supply chain and scale renewables efficiently for the global energy transition. The agreement includes design and manufacturing of blades for V172-7.2 MW wind turbines of the EnVentus platform. “This new partnership highlights how we are increasingly collaborating with partners in a flexible setup to scale efficiently … Continue reading Vestas to strengthen wind energy supply chain with partnership with LM Wind Power for V172-7.2 MW blades
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Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in European electricity markets
European electricity markets prices continued to fall thanks to wind energy and lower gas prices. In the third week of September, European electricity markets prices fell in a generalised way, continuing the trend of the two previous weeks. The drop in gas prices was once again one of the causes of these declines, to which … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in European electricity markets
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The renewable energy auction of electro?intensive consumers is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023
The situation of electro?intensive consumers in the midst of the energy crisis is very delicate. Given the lack of offers at sufficiently competitive prices, the electro?intensive industry is preparing its own PPA auction for renewable energy projects to cover part of its electricity demand for the next twelve years. On September 15, the 25th edition … Continue reading The renewable energy auction of electro?intensive consumers is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023
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Iberdrola increases its public charging network for electric vehicles by 65 percent to over 2,500 points in Spain
The company leads public recharging after increasing the number of points in the last year, 1000 of which are fast recharging points. The company is accelerating the electrification of public transport with the installation of more than 280 chargers for city buses by the end of 2023. So far this year, Iberdrola’s recharging network … Continue reading Iberdrola increases its public charging network for electric vehicles by 65 percent to over 2,500 points in Spain
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Taiwan: Siemens Gamesa to massively expand offshore nacelle manufacturing activities
Successful offshore wind power nacelle facility to be tripled in size to around 90,000 square meters. Local manufacturing of SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines to take place; employment to also more than triple.Intended to initially supply machines for 1,044 MW Hai Long offshore wind power projects; prepared for future projects in Taiwan and Asia … Continue reading Taiwan: Siemens Gamesa to massively expand offshore nacelle manufacturing activities
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After more than 100 years: Electric cars are on the rise again
No fumes, noise or ugly petrol stations, but quiet, clean cars powered by renewable energy instead of fossil fuels. Perhaps this seems like an image from a future to be, but we have already been there. Over a century ago it was electric engines that replaced the horse carriages. Electric mobility is not being invented … Continue reading After more than 100 years: Electric cars are on the rise again
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Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil
Polimix Energia Ltda has signed an agreement with Vestas for the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the Mundo Novo wind farm located in São Miguel do Gostoso in the municipality of Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast of Brazil. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil
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Ørsted comments on the high energy prices
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the curtailment in Russian gas supplies to Western Europe are the main reasons for the high energy prices in 2022. However, the surge in energy prices started already in 2021 due to the rapid growth in energy demand following the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, this was combined with poor weather … Continue reading Ørsted comments on the high energy prices
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WindEurope message to national Governments on electricity markets
You will decide new rules for revenue caps on inframarginal electricity generation at the Energy Council on 30 September. These are important: you must support families and businesses with their energy bills. But at the same time you want more renewables: for energy security, climate protection and cheaper electricity bills in the long-run. More renewables … Continue reading WindEurope message to national Governments on electricity markets
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Governor Dan McKee, Sens. Reed and Whitehouse, BOEM Director Lefton to Keynote American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference 2022
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the conference agenda and keynote speakers for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, held October 18-19 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. U.S. offshore wind development is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and momentum continues leading into ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER this fall with the White House setting a target last week of … Continue reading Governor Dan McKee, Sens. Reed and Whitehouse, BOEM Director Lefton to Keynote American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference 2022
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Enertrag inaugurates 186 MW Dunowo wind farm in Poland
With the inauguration of the Dunowo project, which consists of the two wind fields Dargikowo and Karlino, ENERTRAG has commissioned one of the largest wind projects in Poland and the largest ENERTRAG project to date. The Dunowo wind project is located near the city of Koszalin in northwestern Poland and was successfully commissioned in the … Continue reading Enertrag inaugurates 186 MW Dunowo wind farm in Poland
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Two offshore wind farms are planned in Finland
Eolus is investigating the prerequisites for constructing two offshore wind farms in the finnish Bothnian sea. Eolus has applied for permission to the Finnish Government to investigate the conditions for establishing offshore wind power projects located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. Permission for investigation is expected within the coming year. One of the sea areas … Continue reading Two offshore wind farms are planned in Finland
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Diversify the production of solar panels
A new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) calls for the diversification of the solar energy supply chain, which is currently concentrated in Asia, and an increase in production in other countries – as EGP is doing in Catania – in order to meet decarbonization targets in time. Over the last ten years, the … Continue reading Diversify the production of solar panels
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