The seven first Hywind Tampen wind turbines will come on stream this year as planned. The final four will be installed next spring. Supply chain bottlenecks, most notably related to the global market for steel, preclude delivery of the final four tower sections for the wind turbines until September 2022. This will be too late … Continue reading Adjusted assembly plan for the final four Hywind Tampen wind turbines
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Mainstream and Aker Offshore Wind Combine to Create Global Frontrunner in Offshore Wind
The shareholders of Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”) and Aker Offshore Wind have entered an agreement to combine the two companies to create a stronger renewable company with a 27 GW portfolio across solar, onshore wind and bottom-fixed and floating offshore wind projects. Aker Horizons entered into an agreement with Aker Mainstream Renewables, a holding company … Continue reading Mainstream and Aker Offshore Wind Combine to Create Global Frontrunner in Offshore Wind
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China’s total installed capacity of renewable energy generation has increased by around 90 times over the past 10 years
China’s total installed capacity of renewable energy generation has increased by around 90 times over the past 10 years, cementing its role as a global leader in renewable energy capacity growth. The country’s total installed capacity for renewable energy generation rose to 1.1 billion kilowatts during the last 10 years, with generation capacity of hydropower, … Continue reading China’s total installed capacity of renewable energy generation has increased by around 90 times over the past 10 years
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Enel Green Power is building more than 1,130 MW of new renewable projects in Spain that will create 4,200 jobs
All renewable projects are proposed under a Shared Value Creation approach, incorporating primary or tertiary sector activities, conducting training courses to improve the employability of the local population, and promoting the energy transition in the municipalities. Enel Green Power España (EGPE) is building 27 renewable projects in Spain that will have a capacity of more … Continue reading Enel Green Power is building more than 1,130 MW of new renewable projects in Spain that will create 4,200 jobs
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Sustainable energy: a revolutionary transformer is on the way
Introducing a new electric transformer for use in solar parks: it’s designed to function with biodegradable fluids, produces lower CO2 emissions and requires fewer materials for its construction. This is just one example of the “design to value” concept that is being launched worldwide and is initially being deployed in Spain. Completely eliminating CO2 emissions … Continue reading Sustainable energy: a revolutionary transformer is on the way
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American Clean Power Week: Celebrate How Renewables Are Building the Clean Energy Economy This August
On the heels of the Fourth of July holiday honoring America’s independence, ACP and the clean power industry are turning the focus to America’s energy independence through our second annual American Clean Power Week (ACPW). American Clean Power Week 2022 From August 15 – 19, the clean power industry will participate in a nationwide celebration … Continue reading American Clean Power Week: Celebrate How Renewables Are Building the Clean Energy Economy This August
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Iberdrola starts up its first photovoltaic plant in Italy
Suministrará energía suficiente para cubrir las necesidades de más de 12.000 hogares y evitará la emisión de 9.600 toneladas de CO2 a la atmósfera. Iberdrola busca triplicar su cartera de proyectos renovables en Italia hasta 2025 Iberdrola strengthens its presence in Italy with the construction of its first photovoltaic facility in the country, the 23 … Continue reading Iberdrola starts up its first photovoltaic plant in Italy
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Nordex Group once again wins gold EcoVadis Gold medal
In recognition of our sustainability achievements, EcoVadis has once again awarded the Nordex Group with its Gold Medal! Nordex was able to improve on the good result achieved in 2021 (66 points) by an additional 5 points, thus achieving 71 out of 100 achievable points, putting us in the top 1% of the companies assessed … Continue reading Nordex Group once again wins gold EcoVadis Gold medal
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Wind power and biodiversity come together at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
To be sustainable, offshore wind power must be rolled out in harmony with nature and the environment. Critical biodiversity research, groundbreaking innovations and updates to wind turbines mean that sustainably generated electricity and a healthy ecosystem are becoming increasingly intertwined. Biodiversity around wind farms Vattenfall aims to make a net positive contribution to biodiversity by … Continue reading Wind power and biodiversity come together at Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm
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Negative bidding in German offshore wind power law threatens supply chain
The German Parliament has adopted a new Offshore Wind Law (WindSeeG). It makes important changes to the design of Germany’s offshore wind auctions. It established two different types of auctions, one of which involves negative bidding with no caps on the amounts developers bid. This is bad: uncapped negative bidding means additional costs for electricity … Continue reading Negative bidding in German offshore wind power law threatens supply chain
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Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
On 28 June WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at an EU Commission Forum on Protecting and Facilitating Investment in the Single Market, organised by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability and Capital Markets (DG FISMA). The main topic of discussion was how to facilitate sustainable investments. Investments in wind energy keep rising. Last year Europe … Continue reading Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
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10 GW of new wind power per year: German parliament adopts new onshore wind energy law
The German Parliament has adopted a new Onshore Wind Law (WindLandG) which aims to expand onshore wind by a massive 10 GW a year from 2025. It’s part of an “Easter Package” of measures which also enshrines the principle that the expansion of renewables is a matter of “overriding public interest”. Last week the German … Continue reading 10 GW of new wind power per year: German parliament adopts new onshore wind energy law
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GE commissions 180 MW Bajoli hydro project in Himachal Pradesh
The project is already connected to the grid and each of the three units with 60 MW each generates electricity. Facility supplies hydropower to Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport that recently became the first in India to run entirely on hydro and solar power. Another example of the GE’s commitment to driving decarbonization for India’s … Continue reading GE commissions 180 MW Bajoli hydro project in Himachal Pradesh
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RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK celebrates official opening
RWE’s Clocaenog Forest onshore wind farm in North Wales was officially opened by Julie James MS, Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change. The Minister was joined by dignitaries, community and business leaders, representatives from Natural Resources Wales and RWE’s development team, to celebrate the occasion, in the beautiful setting of D?r Cymru Welsh Water’s Llyn … Continue reading RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK celebrates official opening
Continue readingEnel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
Endesa, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power España (EGPE), is building 27 renewable projects in Spain that will have a capacity of more than 1,130 MW of new green energy in our country. To build these projects, so far this year, more than 4,200 professionals are working in these renewable facilities of the company. … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
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Germany approves the expansion of wind energy and solar power
The German Bundestag (lower house of Parliament) approved on Thursday a legislative package to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. The proportion of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources is expected to rise from just under 50 percent today to at least 80 percent by 2030, according to the bill. The previous target was only … Continue reading Germany approves the expansion of wind energy and solar power
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Archeology and renewable energy in Chile: thousands of years of history at Renaico
The discovery of archaeological remains on the site of our wind farm tells a new story about the place and the civilizations that lived there long ago. Link copied to clipboard The construction of the first Enel Green Power wind farm in the Araucanía region in southern Chile brought to light an unexpected past. This … Continue reading Archeology and renewable energy in Chile: thousands of years of history at Renaico
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Iberdrola installs substation for its first large offshore wind farm in France
This infrastructure, weighing some 3,400 tonnes, will be the energy heart of the 500 MW Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, Iberdrola’s first in France and the second in operation in the country. The substation will collect the electricity produced by the offshore wind turbines, enough to meet the needs of 835,000 households and prevent the emission … Continue reading Iberdrola installs substation for its first large offshore wind farm in France
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Nordex receives order for 456 MW of wind power from Brazil
80 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Feijão” wind farm. A joint venture between Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group and Hydro Rein has placed an order with Nordex Group for the supply and installation of 80 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Feijão” wind farm in Brazil. The order also includes a Premium Service for the … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 456 MW of wind power from Brazil
Continue readingIRENA Presents Plan for China to Reach Carbon Neutrality through Renewables
As part of the strategic partnership with China, IRENA has launched a 13-Point Plan for the world’s biggest producer and consumer of energy in support of the country’s climate commitments. China aims for its carbon emissions to peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. While China’s scale, and the need to balance economic … Continue reading IRENA Presents Plan for China to Reach Carbon Neutrality through Renewables
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