Shell is seeking environmental permits to develop its first offshore wind farm along the coast of Brazil as the company pushes to speed its transition away from fossil fuels.Shell proposes to build six projects with a combined capacity of 17 gigawatts, which would rival the output of 15 nuclear reactors. It applied for permits earlier … Continue reading Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil
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One of every four MW installed in Spain is from wind power generation
Spain continues to take firm steps in its energy transition process. Proof of this is the data that emerges from 2021, the year in which renewable energies have once again improved their marks, especially in the case of solar photovoltaics. In this way, over the past year the installed capacity of this technology has increased … Continue reading One of every four MW installed in Spain is from wind power generation
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Vestas wins an order for 30 MW of wind power in Italy
International renewable energy developer wpd has placed a 30 MW order for the Licata wind farm to be located in Sicily, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of seven V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, six of them delivered in 4.3 MW power-optimized mode, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 30 MW of wind power in Italy
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Highly innovative recycling
March 18 is Global Recycling Day. Separating waste and developing the circular economy helps protect our planet’s future: here are some examples of EGP’s innovative role, especially in the fields of electric batteries and wind turbines. Recycling is a fundamental part of the circular economy and one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the … Continue reading Highly innovative recycling
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World Market for Wind Power Saw Another Record Year in 2021: 97,3 Gigawatt
According to preliminary statistics published by WWEA today, the world market for wind turbines reached another record in 2021 with wind turbines with a total capacity of 97,5 Gigawatt installed around the globe, after 92,7 Gigawatt in 2020. The overall capacity of all wind turbines worldwide has now exceeded 840 Gigawatt (after 742,5 Gigawatt in … Continue reading World Market for Wind Power Saw Another Record Year in 2021: 97,3 Gigawatt
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Wind energy based electrification and sufficient charging points are key to zero-emission transport
On Friday 18 March WindEurope contributed to a high-level roundtable organised by ACEA, the European Vehicle Manufacturers Association, along with major vehicle manufacturers and industry associations. In a joint declaration, WindEurope and other key associations called on European policymakers to implement the right policies to back the transition towards zero-emission transport. To reach zero-emission transport, … Continue reading Wind energy based electrification and sufficient charging points are key to zero-emission transport
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Russia enters 15,000 million euros for exports to Europe since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine
Russia has entered 15,000 million euros since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, on February 24, thanks to exports of gas, oil and coal to the European Union, according to data from the CREA study center (Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air).European gas imports have brought Russia 9.4 billion euros; those of … Continue reading Russia enters 15,000 million euros for exports to Europe since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine
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Germany has turned the corner on onshore wind energy
The German Energy Regulator (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the results of Germany’s latest onshore wind auction. After almost two years of undersubscribed auctions it was the second consecutive auction that was oversubscribed. And that’s not the only good news for onshore wind in Germany. The permitting numbers are up. And the new Government wants to scale … Continue reading Germany has turned the corner on onshore wind energy
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ZEBRA project achieves key milestone with production of the first prototype of its recyclable wind turbine blade
World’s largest thermoplastic blade manufactured at LM Wind Power plant in Ponferrada using Arkema’s Elium® resin and Owens Corning new high performance Glass materialsProject partners, with the support of IRT Jules Verne’s expertise, advancing in the development and optimization of the manufacturing process using automation to reduce energy consumption and production waste.Full-scale structural lifetime testing … Continue reading ZEBRA project achieves key milestone with production of the first prototype of its recyclable wind turbine blade
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Decarbonised Energy Pathway More Cost Effective than Polluting Alternatives in Central America
A decarbonisation strategy can bring benefits to the Central America region at the same or lower energy system costs than the current planning strategy, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The report finds the decarbonised pathway would cost the region around USD 20 billion less than the planned scenario … Continue reading Decarbonised Energy Pathway More Cost Effective than Polluting Alternatives in Central America
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Portugal will auction between 3 and 4 GW of floating offshore wind energy
Portugal plans to carry out this summer its first auction of floating offshore wind power projects, with which it hopes to be able to produce between 3 and 4 gigawatts (GW) of energy in 2026, the Minister of the Environment and Energy Transition told Reuters. , Joao Matos Fernandes. Within the framework of the abandonment … Continue reading Portugal will auction between 3 and 4 GW of floating offshore wind energy
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WindEurope supports Belgium’s higher target for offshore wind power
The Belgian Government today announced that Belgium will raise its offshore wind target to 8 GW. That’s up from 5.7 GW under its existing 2030 target. The announcement is influenced by the ongoing war in Ukraine and its implications for European energy security. It comes a week after the European Union announced its RePowerEU plan … Continue reading WindEurope supports Belgium’s higher target for offshore wind power
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DLR measures flow phenomena around wind turbines with a swarm of drones
The wind is not just ‘wind’ – but a complicated arrangement of turbulent features that are influenced by the surrounding environment. Air turbulence is created by the landscape, but also by buildings, roads and wind turbines. In the ESTABLIS-UAS project, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) is researching these flow … Continue reading DLR measures flow phenomena around wind turbines with a swarm of drones
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GE and Iberdrola to develop onshore wind farm in New South Wales, Australia
The 145 MW wind farm will power the equivalent of 86,000 homes. GE to supply and install 38 wind turbines.This is GE’s seventh wind farm development in New South Wales. GE’s installed wind capacity expected to reach 2.5 GW in Australia by 2024. GE (NYSE:GE) today announced an agreement with Iberdrola Australia to supply and … Continue reading GE and Iberdrola to develop onshore wind farm in New South Wales, Australia
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RENEW Northeast and American Clean Power Association Complaint Seeks to Level the Playing Field By Eliminating Preferences Given to New England Gas-Only Power Generators
RENEW Northeast, Inc. (RENEW) and the American Clean Power Association (ACP) today filed a complaint calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to find ISO New England Inc.’s (ISO) rules and practices concerning capacity accreditation and designation of operating reserves provide undue preferences to natural gas-fired generators. Generators that do not have dual-fuel capability … Continue reading RENEW Northeast and American Clean Power Association Complaint Seeks to Level the Playing Field By Eliminating Preferences Given to New England Gas-Only Power Generators
Continue readingVestas secures 86 MW order with PCR in Argentina
Vestas has secured an 86 MW order with Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A. (PCR), for two projects in Argentina: Mataco III and Vivoratá, nearby Bahia Blanca and Mar del Plata cities respectively in the Province of Buenos Aires. “We are pleased to work with PCR once more, reinforcing both companies’ interest to accelerate the energy transition … Continue reading Vestas secures 86 MW order with PCR in Argentina
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UL and ONYX Insight Help Extend Wind Asset Life with Expanded Technologies
UL, a global safety science leader and a leading advisor on the technical development, evaluation and optimization of renewable energy projects, has deepened its collaboration with ONYX Insight, a leading provider of data analytics and engineering expertise to the global wind industry. The businesses are collaborating on an expanded life evaluation program, using UL’s wind … Continue reading UL and ONYX Insight Help Extend Wind Asset Life with Expanded Technologies
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Impact of the war in Ukraine is hitting the energy markets with full force
RWE wants to provide support on short-, medium- and long-term measures to ensure security of supply, diversification of fuel supplies, rapid expansion of renewables, ramp-up of hydrogen economy and import infrastructures for green energies. At its Annual Press Conference today, RWE also commented on the impact of the war in Ukraine on energy supply. The … Continue reading Impact of the war in Ukraine is hitting the energy markets with full force
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The future of energy storage
As the use of renewables increases, there is an ever greater need for energy storage systems that can ensure durability and flexibility to the grid. That’s why EGP is trialing new solutions, working on innovation with an open approach. Energy storage systems are a key feature of the energy transition. “Our goal,” explains Giuseppe Cicerani, … Continue reading The future of energy storage
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Equinor to stop trading in Russian oil
Following the announcement that Equinor has started the process to exit its projects in Russia, a decision has been made that Equinor will also stop trading in Russian oil. This means that Equinor will not enter any new trades or engage in transport of oil and oil products from Russia. This is part of Equinor’s … Continue reading Equinor to stop trading in Russian oil
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