American Clean Power Association Vice President for Offshore Wind Josh Kaplowitz today issued the following statement after the Department of Interior announced that it has completed its environmental review of the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind energy area, and will hold an auction for two lease areas off the North Carolina and South Carolina coasts on May 11, 2022: … Continue reading ACP Statement on Carolina Long Bay Offshore Wind Auction Announcement
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US to Auction Offshore Wind Power Rights in the Carolinas
The federal government plans to auction off the rights to produce power from wind energy in two areas offshore of North Carolina and South Carolina.The Department of the Interior says the leases are part of President Joe Biden’s goal of increasing clean energy generation. The sites being put up for auction on May 11 are … Continue reading US to Auction Offshore Wind Power Rights in the Carolinas
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Vestas obtains an order for 36 MW of wind power in the United Kingdom
Vestas has secured a 36 MW order from Scottish developer Muirhall Energy Limited for the Greengairs East wind farm. Vestas will supply and install eight V136-4.5 MW wind turbines at the Greengairs Wind Farm located near Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire in Scotland. “We are pleased to begin our partnership with Muirhall Energy with Greengairs East, the … Continue reading Vestas obtains an order for 36 MW of wind power in the United Kingdom
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Hydrogen fast track: OGE and RWE present national infrastructure concept “H2ercules”
Germany is facing tremendous challenges in the decarbonisation and diversification of its energy supply. Quick solutions that will ensure security of supply as well as support the path towards climate neutrality are needed. In this context it is essential to ramp up the hydrogen economy as quickly as possible. In order to speed up the … Continue reading Hydrogen fast track: OGE and RWE present national infrastructure concept “H2ercules”
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Vestas secures 51 MW wind order from O2 Power in India
Vestas has secured a 51 MW order from O2 Power Private Limited for a wind power project located in Karnataka, India. As part of the contract, Vestas supplies, installs and commissions a total of 23 V120-2.2 MW wind turbines to O2 Power. “O2 Power is one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in India, … Continue reading Vestas secures 51 MW wind order from O2 Power in India
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Optimizing Photovoltaic plant returns by adding Concentrated Solar Power
Photovoltaic (PV) solar power is undoubtedly one of the marvels of modern energy generation. Crystalline solar PV panels have become synonymous with clean energy around the world, from the rooftops of Germany to the massive solar farms of the Middle East. As the industry body SolarPower Europe observed in its 2021 Global Market Outlook, “The … Continue reading Optimizing Photovoltaic plant returns by adding Concentrated Solar Power
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RWE’s Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund makes first awards to local businesses
RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK, Clocaenog Forest (96MW) near Denbigh, has made its first awards to local businesses. The fund will open for applications from businesses once a year – a first for the Wales renewable energy leader. The wind farm’s community fund is already the largest to be delivered from any … Continue reading RWE’s Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund makes first awards to local businesses
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European electricity markets prices moved away from the highs after the drop in gas prices
In the third week of March, gas prices fell, dragging European electricity markets prices, which moved away from the highs registered in the second week of the month. Even so, the weekly average exceeded €200/MWh in most markets. During the weekend, when the demand is lower, negative prices were reached in some markets due to … Continue reading European electricity markets prices moved away from the highs after the drop in gas prices
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Jochen Eickholt, ratified as executive director of the wind power company Siemens Gamesa
The company is working under new leadership to return to profitability and deliver the full potential of wind power necessary to address the challenges of the climate emergency and energy security. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy held its 2022 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting today in Bilbao. At the meeting, shareholders approved all items on the agenda, … Continue reading Jochen Eickholt, ratified as executive director of the wind power company Siemens Gamesa
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More than 40 percent less emissions through light electric vehicles
Light Electric Vehicles (LEVs) have great potential to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transport sector and thus contribute to climate protection. Half of the kilometres currently driven by car in Germany could theoretically be covered by LEVs. This would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 40 percent compared to car trips. That … Continue reading More than 40 percent less emissions through light electric vehicles
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Vattenfall enables fossil-free parcel delivery for Instabox
Vattenfall and the delivery company Instabox have started an international collaboration to provide charging infrastructure for Instabox’s electric vehicle fleet. By the end of 2022, Vattenfall will operate approximately 400 charge points on Instabox’s terminals in Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Instabox is an international last-mile delivery company that delivers packages for a large number … Continue reading Vattenfall enables fossil-free parcel delivery for Instabox
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The role of raw materials in decarbonization
The Sustainability Forum 2022 was a great opportunity to brainstorm with our suppliers in finding new ways to make the renewable energy supply chain more sustainable. Here are some of the great ideas that are already being put into practice. There can be denying that we live in challenging times and this makes the need … Continue reading The role of raw materials in decarbonization
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U.S. Energy Storage Market sets Q4 Record for New Installations
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in the fourth quarter of 2021, with new system installations totaling 4,727 megawatt hours (MWh). According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VSK), and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report, released today, Q4 2021 saw more capacity installed than in the first … Continue reading U.S. Energy Storage Market sets Q4 Record for New Installations
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Wind turbines reached 99.2 GW in 2021
The wind industry posted another record in 2021 as total additions fell below 100 GW for the second year in a row, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF’s 2021 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares report reveals that developers installed some 99.2 GW of wind turbines in 2021, up from 98.5 GW on order the previous year. … Continue reading Wind turbines reached 99.2 GW in 2021
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Over 50 per cent of the wind energy converters back online following disruption to satellite communication
Over 50 per cent of the wind turbines affected by a massive disruption of the satellite communication have now been reconnected to remote monitoring and maintenance by ENERCON Service. 677 wind farms are back online, communication continues to be disrupted in 618 wind farms (as of 22 March). Service teams in the Central Europe (CNE) … Continue reading Over 50 per cent of the wind energy converters back online following disruption to satellite communication
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Repowered wind farms show huge potential of replacing old wind turbines
Europe’s first generation wind farms are getting old. 38 GW of onshore wind capacity is reaching the end of its normal operational life of 20 years between now and 2025. When they reach 20 years, there are three options: lifetime extension, decommissioning or repowering. Repowering a wind farm means replacing the old turbines by more powerful … Continue reading Repowered wind farms show huge potential of replacing old wind turbines
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GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high-voltage electrical systems for Empire Offshore Wind 1 in New York
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions and BOND Civil & Utility Construction awarded contract for on- and offshore high voltage equipment, including an onshore substation that will connect the 816-MW wind power project, integrating renewable energy to the New York Power Grid This project supports the energy transition goals in NY and the U.S. overall The … Continue reading GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high-voltage electrical systems for Empire Offshore Wind 1 in New York
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Nordex receives two orders for 313.5 MW of wind energy from Valorem of Finland
The French operator of green energy projects, Valorem, has commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 57 N163/5.X wind turbines for two projects in Finland. Orders also include a thirty-five-year premium plus service agreement. 30 Delta4000 series N163/5.X wind turbines are planned for the “Kalistanneva” wind farm, which was sold by Valorem to a Finnish consortium … Continue reading Nordex receives two orders for 313.5 MW of wind energy from Valorem of Finland
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Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
This week European Heads of State and Government will discuss possible measures to curb the current rise in energy prices. While it’s essential national Governments shield the most vulnerable consumers and businesses from the current high energy prices, now is not the time to tamper with Europe’s electricity market rules. Only regulatory stability will incentivise … Continue reading Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
Continue readingVestas, leading global wind turbine manufacturer in 2021
Vestas is set to be the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer in 2021, says GlobalData. Vestas Wind Systems A/S has become the leading manufacturer of wind turbines with an impressive 16.6 gigawatts (GW) of installations, or a 19% share, of global installations in 2021, according to GlobalData, a leading company in analytics and data. Vestas … Continue reading Vestas, leading global wind turbine manufacturer in 2021
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