Seajacks International recently completed the installation of all 33 wind turbines at the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farm situated off Japan’s Akita Prefecture coastline – a major step forward for the country’s renewable energy market. Eneti’s wholly-owned subsidiary mobilized the Seajacks Zaratan self-propelled vessel to execute the installations, in collaboration with main installation contractor … Continue reading Major milestone for Japanese offshore wind energy
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An open letter from the global wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders
Ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in Washington on 12-13 October 2022, this letter has been sent to all G20 Heads of State and selected world leaders. We, representing the leading companies in the global wind energy industry, recognise the efforts of the G20, under the Presidency of Indonesia … Continue reading An open letter from the global wind energy industry to G20 and world leaders
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Nordex received an order for up to 137 MW wind farm in Poland
At the end of September, a subsidiary of Ignitis Group, Lithuania’s state energy holding company, commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 37 N117/3600 wind turbines for the Silesia 2 wind farm in Poland, with an option to extend the order by one additional turbine. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the wind … Continue reading Nordex received an order for up to 137 MW wind farm in Poland
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66 offshore wind energy projects underway in Brazil
All offshore wind farms are in the licensing phase by Ibama and can start operating between four and six years after approval. IBAMA has updated its map of licensed offshore wind farm projects. The latest data shows 66 developments. The states of Rio Grande do Sul (21 projects), Ceará (19), Rio de Janeiro (9) and … Continue reading 66 offshore wind energy projects underway in Brazil
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Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in several European markets
Solar energy production increases in several European markets in the first week of October. In the first week of October, solar energy production increased in several European markets compared to the previous week, which is remarkable at a time when seasonal declines are usually registered. In the case of wind energy production there were declines … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in several European markets
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Dutch project to combine solar and farming
In the Netherlands Vattenfall is constructing a solar park where solar panels are combined with cultivation. The aim of the so-called Symbizon project is to show that farming and solar panels can go well together. In densely populated Netherlands land use is a hot issue. The Symbizon agri-PV project in Almere just outside Amsterdam aims … Continue reading Dutch project to combine solar and farming
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WindEurope CEO on the EU’s new revenue cap on wind farms and developments on permitting
Gas and electricity supply continues to dominate politics in Europe. Governments are committing huge sums of money to protect consumers from high prices and scrambling to secure supplies especially of gas. At the same time they recognise that the expansion of renewables is the best way to improve Europe’s energy security long term. The result … Continue reading WindEurope CEO on the EU’s new revenue cap on wind farms and developments on permitting
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The wind power association requests that no new taxes be adopted that could affect investment in renewables
Renewable energies are the solution to high energy prices, the guarantee of greater energy security for the country and mean less dependence on gas imports. Any measure that is adopted and delays investment in renewables does nothing but postpone the solution to the current problem of energy prices and dependence on foreign sources. In Spain, … Continue reading The wind power association requests that no new taxes be adopted that could affect investment in renewables
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Ilmatar and Finsilva to develop a 200 MW wind farm in Finland
Ilmatar Energy, a Finnish company that builds and owns renewable energy facilities, is in the process of developing a 200 megawatt wind farm in the Vermassalo area of Virrat in Northern Pirkanmaa, Finland. The areas are owned by the Finnish forestry and natural capital company Finsilva plc. The planning and permit process for the Vermassalo … Continue reading Ilmatar and Finsilva to develop a 200 MW wind farm in Finland
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Bekaert accelerates technology breakthrough in smart mooring solutions for floating offshore wind farms?
Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group concludes investment and commercial partnership with TFI Marine, Dublin, Ireland, to accelerate the go-to-market of digital-enabled mooring solutions Bekaert is accelerating the implementation of its growth strategy in renewable energy markets with smart, safe, and sustainable solutions. As part of this strategy, Bekaert today announces an equity investment in TFI Marine (Technology … Continue reading Bekaert accelerates technology breakthrough in smart mooring solutions for floating offshore wind farms?
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China now has 30 Concentrated Solar Power Projects with Thermal Energy Storage Underway
The development of Concentrated Solar Power is entering into a fast track in 2022 here in China. Within the Multi-Energy RE complexes combining with PV and/or Wind, CSP is playing a role as stabilizer and regulator, easing the power fluctuation and curtailment of PV and Wind, through its thermal energy storage. By 2024 China is building … Continue reading China now has 30 Concentrated Solar Power Projects with Thermal Energy Storage Underway
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Goldwind will supply 111 wind turbines to the wind power in Uzbekistan
Goldwind has secured a new deal with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company to supply 111 units of GW155-4.5MW turbines, which is the largest of its kind in Uzbekistan and in Central Asia. The agreement with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company will see the supply of 111 GW155-4.5MW to the Zarafshan wind farm in … Continue reading Goldwind will supply 111 wind turbines to the wind power in Uzbekistan
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Solar and wind power will be the primary source for new electricity generation out to 2050
Renewable energy is the world’s fastest growing energy source and essential to getting the world to net zero According to the US Energy Information Agency renewables will be the “primary source for new electricity generation” out to 2050. Rapidly growing our renewables business is core to our strategy: by 2030, we aim to have developed … Continue reading Solar and wind power will be the primary source for new electricity generation out to 2050
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Xinjiang’s largest wind turbine lifted into place
A 6.7-megawatt wind turbine was lifted into its place in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region on Thursday, with electrical lines commencing installation. The wind turbine is currently the largest in Xinjiang, boasting the largest capacity in China, with a 110-meter-high hub, 93-meter-long impeller blades, and 134-ton turbine nacelle. The wind turbine was under an … Continue reading Xinjiang’s largest wind turbine lifted into place
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RWE bids for offshore wind seabed permit in Poland
Application for offshore wind farm with a capacity of up to 1.5 gigawatts. Concept takes efficient area co-usage into account. RWE contributes its expertise from a 20 year track record in offshore wind power. Poland is going ahead with its offshore wind build-out program by starting a competitive process for an offshore wind seabed permit … Continue reading RWE bids for offshore wind seabed permit in Poland
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Copel acquires EDP Brazil’s wind power portfolio
The acquisition is part of the company’s growth strategy in renewable energy.Copel Geração e Transmissão, a wholly owned subsidiary of Copel (CPLE6), reported that, this Thursday (6), it signed a contract for the acquisition of 100% of the Santa Rosa & Mundo Novo (SRMN) and Aventura Wind Complexes currently owned of EDP Renováveis ????Brasil S/A., … Continue reading Copel acquires EDP Brazil’s wind power portfolio
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Siemens Gamesa 5.X reaches 100 wind turbines installed
The first wind turbine of this model was installed in 2021 at the Skaftåsen wind farm in Sweden. The company has completed the installation of its 100th Siemens Gamesa 5.X turbine at the Bjoernberget wind farm, also in Sweden. The Siemens Gamesa 5.X onshore platform has reached a huge milestone, with the 100th wind turbine … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa 5.X reaches 100 wind turbines installed
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Envision Energy signs 20-year PPA in Bangladesh
Envision Energy, a global leading green tech company, announced the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) on September 4th, 2022 with Bangladesh’s state-owned utility, Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). According to the agreement, Envision Energy will build a 55MW wind farm at Mongla in Bagerhat, and BPDB has committed to purchase all the electricity … Continue reading Envision Energy signs 20-year PPA in Bangladesh
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European businesses want to source renewables to tackle energy crisis; but emergency measures risk threatening PPA market
In the midst of Europe’s energy crisis, caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its subsequent cuts of gas exports to Europe, the RE-Source 2022 event started today. Organised by the RE-Source Platform, Europe’s largest corporate renewable electricity sourcing event will gather 1,000 key players in Amsterdam to exchange on renewable Power Purchase Agreements … Continue reading European businesses want to source renewables to tackle energy crisis; but emergency measures risk threatening PPA market
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Endesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia
Both companies have signed a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) that also incorporates energy management agreements that Alcoa may have with other companies.Endesa will provide 1,151 GWh per year at a stable price that will come from part of the energy generated by 816 MW of wind farms in process in the north of Galicia. The … Continue reading Endesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia
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