The 200-megawatt Lone Star Wind Farm has safely provided renewable energy since 2007, powering the equivalent of more than 86,000 average Texas homes annually. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and operator in North America, commemorates the 15-year anniversary of operations at the Lone Star I Wind Farm located in … Continue reading EDP Renewables’ Lone Star I Wind Farm Celebrates 15 Years of Renewable Energy Production in Texas
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Solar power is the fastest way to reduce Europe’s dependency on Russian gas
The expansion of solar power in Europe is growing rapidly due to increased renewable energy ambitions and the need to reduce dependence on Russian gas. Statkraft’s Low Emissions Scenario now shows that Europe will have significantly more solar power by 2030 than expected before the war in Ukraine. For the seventh year in a row, … Continue reading Solar power is the fastest way to reduce Europe’s dependency on Russian gas
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City of Bedburg and RWE put new wind farm into operation
On recultivated land at the Garzweiler open-cast mine, well-established partners, the city of Bedburg and RWE, successfully connect another wind farm with a capacity of 28.5 megawatts (MW) to the grid. The five wind turbines of the 30-million-euro “Bedburg A 44n” project have the capacity to generate enough green electricity to meet the annual needs … Continue reading City of Bedburg and RWE put new wind farm into operation
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Chinese wind turbines fuel Thailand’s green transition
In Thailand’s northeastern Chaiyaphum province, several 120-meter-high wind turbines tower over picturesque hills while delivering clean energy into the local grid day and night. The Chaiyaphum wind farm has 32 Chinese-made Goldwind wind turbines with a total capacity of 80 megawatts. They are operated by EGCO, a major energy producer affiliated with the largest state … Continue reading Chinese wind turbines fuel Thailand’s green transition
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Ørsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure partners join forces to develop approx. 5.2 gigawatts of offshore wind in Denmark
Ørsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) have entered into a partnership to develop approx. 5.2 gigawatts of offshore wind in Denmark across four projects. The partnership can accelerate the green transformation greatly, create value in the offshore wind industry, strengthen value- and job creation, and create a Danish business and export stronghold within Power-to-X. Ørsted … Continue reading Ørsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure partners join forces to develop approx. 5.2 gigawatts of offshore wind in Denmark
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Top Wind Energy Owners in the USA are Farming PTCs, not Just the Wind
The Production Tax Credit (PTC) in the USA has been a powerful tool for asset owners to ensure the favorable financial health of their projects. To date, more than 75% of the 138GW of operational capacity in the United States has taken advantage of the PTC. Historically, it has provided between a US$10.00 – 26.00 … Continue reading Top Wind Energy Owners in the USA are Farming PTCs, not Just the Wind
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Wind turbine blade recycling plant project receives EU recognition
The first blade recycling plant project presented in Spain has received recognition from the European Union, granting aid of more than 12 million euros to the consortium in which the project is immersed.The consortium led by Endesa and PreZero aims to allocate recycled material to the production of new products, thus closing the circle of … Continue reading Wind turbine blade recycling plant project receives EU recognition
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Europe needs to invest more in wind R&D to reach climate targets
The European Technology & Innovation Platform for Wind Energy (ETIPWind) has started its new 3-year cycle of activity. ETIPWind supports the alignment, coordination and prioritisation of wind energy-related Research & Innovation (R&I) policies in Europe. Representatives from the industry, researchers, academia and policymakers launched the new 3 year cycle this month at an event in … Continue reading Europe needs to invest more in wind R&D to reach climate targets
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Ocean Winds was awarded a positive environmental decision for the BC-Wind offshore wind farm
Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, received for its BC-Wind project in the Baltic Sea a so-called “Environmental Decision” that successfully completed the environmental impact assessment process. The decision was taken by the Regional Directorate for Environmental Protection (RDO?) in Gda?sk, Poland, … Continue reading Ocean Winds was awarded a positive environmental decision for the BC-Wind offshore wind farm
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Ukraine lost 90% of wind power and 50% of solar power due to Russian attacks
The Ukrinform agency recalls that since October 10, Russia has carried out massive attacks with kamikaze missiles and drones against the civilian energy infrastructure of Ukraine.The war has left Ukraine without 90% of its wind power capacity and between 45% and 50% of its solar capacity. This was reported this Sunday by the Ukrainian Minister … Continue reading Ukraine lost 90% of wind power and 50% of solar power due to Russian attacks
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Chaozhou in China is planning 43.3 gigawatt offshore wind farm before 2025
The city of Chaozhou, in China’s Guangdong province, is going to build an offshore wind farm so large that it is expected to provide more power than all of Norway’s power plants combined.The city intends to start work on the 43.3 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm before 2025, according to the city’s five-year plan, which … Continue reading Chaozhou in China is planning 43.3 gigawatt offshore wind farm before 2025
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Wind power will quadruple in Brazil by the end of the decade
The 13th edition of Brazil Windpower, the main congress and fair in Latin America on wind energy, promoted this morning the panel “Production chain and its inputs: growth and new challenges of competitiveness.” Several wind turbine manufacturers attended the debate: Rodrigo Ugarte Ferreira, Purchasing Manager for Latam of Vestas, Roberto Veiga, General Manager of Goldwind … Continue reading Wind power will quadruple in Brazil by the end of the decade
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Ørsted partners with ECP in the company’s first-ever farm-down of onshore assets
Ørsted closed a transaction with Energy Capital Partners (ECP), a leading energy transition-focused investor, to divest a 50 % ownership stake in a portfolio consisting of three onshore wind farms and one solar farm in the US. The value of the transaction is approx. USD 410 million. The portfolio, comprised of the onshore wind farms … Continue reading Ørsted partners with ECP in the company’s first-ever farm-down of onshore assets
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Renewable Pathway More Cost Effective than Fossil Fuels in Indonesia
By accelerating renewables, country can meet its energy needs, cut fossil fuel reliance, transition away from coal while developing new industrial opportunities, new IRENA report confirms. Unlocking Indonesia’s untapped renewable energy potential to meet the rising demand is more cost effective than continuing a heavy reliance on domestic and imported fossil fuels, according to a … Continue reading Renewable Pathway More Cost Effective than Fossil Fuels in Indonesia
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Vena Energy unveils Blue Marlin offshore wind project in Gippsland Basin
Vena Energy, Asia-Pacific’s leading renewable energy company, unveiled its plans today for the 2,000 MW Blue Marlin Offshore Wind Project off the Victorian Coast in the Gippsland Basin. The project is an important part of Vena Energy’s offshore wind portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region and is expected to be developed over several stages, with construction … Continue reading Vena Energy unveils Blue Marlin offshore wind project in Gippsland Basin
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Safe offshore wind installation: DNV and JIP partners enter Phase 2 to develop best practice guidelines
DNV and partners confirm the completion of Phase 1 of a joint industry project (JIP) on Bottom Impact and Partially Submerged Conditions which has resulted in a new framework for optimising the installation process of offshore wind turbines. New partners are encouraged to join Phase 2, which will focus on validating models and establishing common … Continue reading Safe offshore wind installation: DNV and JIP partners enter Phase 2 to develop best practice guidelines
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European electricity markets prices downward in the second and third week of October
In the week of October 10, prices decreased in the French, Spanish, Portuguese and Italian markets. The largest drop was that of the IPEX market, of 11%. In the rest of the European electricity markets, prices increased compared to the previous week, despite the drop in gas prices. The largest rise in prices was that … Continue reading European electricity markets prices downward in the second and third week of October
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Siemens Gamesa seals deal to supply Finland with 105 MW of wind power
Siemens Gamesa selected by Energiequelle for first wind farm together in Finland . The 105-MW Mikonkeidas wind farm will be equipped with 16 SG 6.6-170 wind turbines, among the most competitive in the onshore wind landscape. The project is due to be commissioned in 2024 and includes a 35-year service contract. Siemens Gamesa has been … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa seals deal to supply Finland with 105 MW of wind power
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EDP Renewables inaugurates a new Wind Farm in Poland
The facility, situated in Budzy? – western Poland, has a total capacity of 70 MW and will produce enough energy to power more than 85,000 households; The undertaking reflects EDPR’s commitment to the energy transition and energy independence of Poland, and Europe as a whole. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates a new Wind Farm in Poland
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Goldwind to manufacture wind turbines in Brazil
Goldwind is in advanced talks to install a wind turbine factory in Brazil with deliveries expected to start in 2024, an executive said on Wednesday. The plant, whose location is not yet defined, will serve the Brazilian market, but may also export equipment to other countries in South America, according to Roberto Veiga, general manager … Continue reading Goldwind to manufacture wind turbines in Brazil
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