The carbon footprint of Vattenfall’s wind power has now been reduced to 13 grammes per kilowatt hour generated, compared to 15 grammes in 2016, and the reduction trend only continues. The new Swedish wind farm Blakliden Fäbodberget landed at a record low 8 g CO2/kWh. In this case, this is a 47 per cent reduction in … Continue reading Vattenfall’s wind power reduces carbon footprint
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Iberdrola will develop 16 new wind power and solar projects in the United Kingdom
The company ensures financial viability for these onshore, offshore and solar wind farms after obtaining Contracts for Difference with the British Government.The initiatives, among which is the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm, will almost double the company’s installed renewable capacity in the country, with more than 2,120 MW of joint power.Iberdrola will develop 16 … Continue reading Iberdrola will develop 16 new wind power and solar projects in the United Kingdom
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Nordex achieves orders for 1.8 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2022
Nordex saw strong demand in the second quarter. Including a US wind farm of around 200 MW, and the total capacity amounted to 1,836 MW (Q2 2021: 1,534 MW).Firm order intake for wind turbines in the Projects segment (excluding the services business) thus reaches a volume of 3,002 MW in the first half of 2022 … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for 1.8 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2022
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Acciona Energía celebrates 15-year anniversary of the Nevada Solar One Concentrated Solar Power Plant
Local Growth Contribution, ACCIONA Energía’s Nevada Solar One Concentrated Solar Power Plant provides 24 full-time local jobs. ACCIONA Energía, world leader in renewable energy, celebrates 15 years of operations for its Nevada Solar One Concentrated Solar Plant (CSP) located in Boulder City, Nevada. The plant generates up to 64 MW per hour, enough to power 12,500 … Continue reading Acciona Energía celebrates 15-year anniversary of the Nevada Solar One Concentrated Solar Power Plant
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Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
At the end of June 2022, Nordex received two orders from the Finnish subsidiary of Falck Renewables for 10 wind turbines totaling 59 MW in Finland. Five N163/5.X turbines will be delivered for the “Mustalamminmäki” and “Koiramäki” projects, respectively. The two orders also include a Service contract for the maintenance of the turbines for a … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
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A Quarter of Global Hydrogen Set for Trading by 2050
Green hydrogen trade can provide a low-cost alternative that diversifies energy imports and improves energy security, says new IRENA report. To make hydrogen trade cost-effective, the costs of producing and trading green hydrogen must be lower than domestic production to offset higher transport costs. A new report series released by the International Renewable Energy Agency … Continue reading A Quarter of Global Hydrogen Set for Trading by 2050
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Vattenfall wins Contracts for Difference for Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind farm
Vattenfall has today been awarded contracts for the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Windfarm, the first phase of Vattenfall’s Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone and one of the world’s largest offshore wind zones. In this first phase, Norfolk Boreas will secure renewable electricity, equivalent to meet the needs of around 1.5 million homes in the UK. Helene Biström, … Continue reading Vattenfall wins Contracts for Difference for Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind farm
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Ørsted awarded contract for world’s single biggest offshore wind farm
The UK Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has awarded Ørsted a contract for difference for its Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm. The project was awarded at an inflation-indexed strike price of GBP 37.35 per MWh in 2012 prices. With a capacity of 2,852 MW, Hornsea 3 will produce enough low-cost, clean, renewable … Continue reading Ørsted awarded contract for world’s single biggest offshore wind farm
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UK awards almost 11 GW in biggest-ever wind energy auction
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced the results of the UK’s fourth Contract-for-Difference (CfD) auction round (AR4) for renewables. New renewables projects of almost 11 GW were awarded. That’s double what was awarded in the last round and nearly as much as the previous three rounds combined. Wind energy got 8.5 … Continue reading UK awards almost 11 GW in biggest-ever wind energy auction
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Ground breaking ceremony for the first Enercon wind energy converters installed on the island of La Gomera
On Monday, 27 June, the ground breaking ceremony for five wind farms owned by Ecoener, one of the market leaders of installed capacity in the Canary Islands, took place on the island of La Gomera. Among those present were Ecoener’s Chairman, Luis de Valdivia, the President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, along with many … Continue reading Ground breaking ceremony for the first Enercon wind energy converters installed on the island of La Gomera
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Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
The wind farm, scheduled to be commissioned in the first half of 2024, will be equipped with ten SG 5.0-145 turbines The contract also includes the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 25 years The wind farm will provide enough electricity to power 40,000 households and avoid the emission of 132,000 tonnes of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
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Photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy in Europe
Prices and solar energy production set records in European markets in the first half of 2022. In the first half of 2022, European electricity markets prices rose and registered a half?yearly record. In most markets, the price for the six months exceeded €200/MWh. Electricity futures also rose. These increases were caused by the maximums registered … Continue reading Photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy in Europe
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RWE starts soil investigations for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
RWE has started soil investigations off the Danish west coast. Up to three research vessels will acquire geotechnical data from the seabed approximately 22 kilometres from the port of Thorsminde. The collected data is important for the fabrication and installation of the main components of RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm. The geological research vessel Fugro … Continue reading RWE starts soil investigations for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
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WEG to launch a 7 MW wind turbine
The prototype should be ready for operation by 2024 and regular production to start in 2025 WEG has just announced the launch of its new wind turbine platform. Featuring 7 MW and a 172 meters rotor diameter, the wind turbine will be the largest machine in operation in the Brazilian market. With its greater power … Continue reading WEG to launch a 7 MW wind turbine
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RWE inaugurates its third wind farm in France
Les Hauts Bouleaux, a wind farm with a total capacity of 18 megawatts, will supply more than 9,000 French households with green electricity every year Valuable help from local residents during the construction phase RWE inaugurates its second wind farm in the Hauts-de-France region and its third in France. The municipality of Thieux is the site … Continue reading RWE inaugurates its third wind farm in France
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Siemens Gamesa secures deal to supply 75 MW for South Korea’s third largest wind farm
The 75 MW order includes the supply of 15 units of the SG 5.0-145 turbine, one of the most powerful models available in South Korea Long-term service agreement of 20 years signed to optimize wind farm performance Renewables underpinned by South Korean government to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for power generation Press Contact You … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa secures deal to supply 75 MW for South Korea’s third largest wind farm
Continue readingNordex Group was awarded 58 MW of wind power in Poland
At the end of June, the Nordex Group received an order from Poland: The Nordex Group will supply and install 15 N131/3900 wind turbines for the 58.5 MW “Mierzyn” wind farm for the subsidiary of the Polish power company TAURON Polska Energia – Tauron Zielona Energy. The order also includes the servicing of the turbines … Continue reading Nordex Group was awarded 58 MW of wind power in Poland
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Vattenfall aims to build the world’s first offshore hydrogen cluster in the Netherlands
In the future, more and more of our energy will come from wind energy and solar power. Since nothing changes as much as the weather, the amount of electricity supplied by wind turbines and solar is also in a constant state of flux. How can we overcome this? How can we ensure that the supply … Continue reading Vattenfall aims to build the world’s first offshore hydrogen cluster in the Netherlands
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Vestas finances its innovation activities with a EUR 475m loan from EIB
Vestas has signed a EUR 475m green loan with the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund its research, development, and innovation (RDI) activities through 2025. The work will be conducted mainly at Vestas’ research and development centres in Aarhus, Denmark, and Porto, Portugal. Technological innovation is key to developing sustainable energy solutions that scale renewable … Continue reading Vestas finances its innovation activities with a EUR 475m loan from EIB
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Naturgy and Ruralia create the first Spanish company for the comprehensive recycling of wind farms
The project is the first in Spain dedicated to the complete dismantling and recycling of wind turbines. Likewise, it will recondition part of the removed elements for sale and will market the components, thus closing the complete chain of the circular economy linked to this type of renewable installations.Spain will have to dismantle 10 GW … Continue reading Naturgy and Ruralia create the first Spanish company for the comprehensive recycling of wind farms
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