Colombia could build its first offshore wind farm off the coast of the port of Barranquilla, following a deal signed this week in Houston. Under the memorandum of understanding, Denmark’s Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners agreed with the city’s government to study a 350MW offshore wind farm which would require an investment of almost $1 billion. Once … Continue reading Colombia launches offshore wind energy plan, announces first wind farm
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VERBUND acquires a 70% share in one photovoltaic and four wind power project companies in Spain with a total capacity of 171 MW from Capital Energy Power Vortice S.L.U.
VERBUND AG announces the acquisition of 70% of four wind farms and one photovoltaic plant developed by Capital Energy in Spain. The four wind and one PV project companies, respectively, will have a total capacity of 171 MW and will consist of four windfarms totalling to 151 MW, as well as one solar plant with … Continue reading VERBUND acquires a 70% share in one photovoltaic and four wind power project companies in Spain with a total capacity of 171 MW from Capital Energy Power Vortice S.L.U.
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West Bakr wind farm officially goes into operation in Egypt
The West Bakr wind farm officially goes into operation. The facility in the Gulf of Suez was the focus of a ceremony attended by several dignitaries, including Mohamed Ahmed Chaker, Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, as well as senior officials from the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) and the New and Renewable Energy … Continue reading West Bakr wind farm officially goes into operation in Egypt
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Capital Energy begins work on the Andalusian Ayamonte wind farm
This facility will have a relevant tractor effect on the Spanish industrial fabricThe wind farm, which will have a capacity of 34.8 megawatts (MW), will be built by the Galician company CRC and a large part of its turbines, supplied by General Electric, will be built in various factories with which the multinational works in … Continue reading Capital Energy begins work on the Andalusian Ayamonte wind farm
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EDP Renewables and Vestas launch a new edition of ‘Keep it local’
Though this project, both companies will grant 30 scholarships to subsidise enrolment on the Wind Farm Technical Maintenance course organised by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE). EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth-largest renewable energy company in the world, and Vestas, the market leader in the manufacture, sale, installation and maintenance of wind turbines, have … Continue reading EDP Renewables and Vestas launch a new edition of ‘Keep it local’
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The need to put the focus on renewable energies and green hydrogen to create a future without energy dependence
Energy markets prices rose even more since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, putting consumers, especially electro?intensive consumers, and the economy in general in a more critical situation. This highlights the importance of Spain and the European Union achieving the energy independence. The long?term solution lies in renewable energy and green hydrogen, so it is … Continue reading The need to put the focus on renewable energies and green hydrogen to create a future without energy dependence
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Iberdrola is confident that the measures announced by the Commission will strengthen the Energy Union and accelerate investments in electrification
The company is poised to reinforce its leadership role by accelerating the deployment of new renewable capacity; increasing interconnections and grids; and maximising storage capacity. The European Commission’s Communication on energy prices is a positive step towards tackling the current crisis and incentivising the investments needed to achieve a more secure and self-sufficient energy system … Continue reading Iberdrola is confident that the measures announced by the Commission will strengthen the Energy Union and accelerate investments in electrification
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Nordex Group: preliminary annual figures for 2021 confirm guidance
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) today presented its preliminary figures for the 2021 financial year and confirmed its annual guidance revised on 8 November 2021. According to these preliminary figures, the Company generated consolidated sales of EUR 5.4 billion (previous year: EUR 4.7 billion), slightly above the guided range of EUR 5.0 to 5.2 billion. … Continue reading Nordex Group: preliminary annual figures for 2021 confirm guidance
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Europe wants more wind energy and other renewables to increase its energy security
Today the European Commission presented new measures in response to the rise in electricity prices across Europe. The measures are strongly influenced by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The Commission wants Europe to accelerate renewables deployment to increase energy security and in particular reduce its dependency on fossil fuel imports from Russia. WindEurope welcomes the … Continue reading Europe wants more wind energy and other renewables to increase its energy security
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How Europe can Cut Natural Gas Imports from Russia significantly within a Year
IEA provides 10-Point Plan to European Union for reducing reliance on Russian supplies by over a third while supporting European Green Deal, with emergency options to go further. Do not sign any new gas supply contracts with Russia. [Impact: Enables greater diversification of supply this year and beyond] Replace Russian supplies with gas from alternative … Continue reading How Europe can Cut Natural Gas Imports from Russia significantly within a Year
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Clean Energy Professionals Converge At Annual O&M and Safety Conference
After more than two years, ACP’s Operations and Maintenance and Safety (OMS) Conference is back in-person. OMS is where the clean power industry connects to recognize unique challenges and identify solutions in health and safety, operations and maintenance, workforce training and development, and quality assurance. From March 8 – 10, we’re in San Diego for … Continue reading Clean Energy Professionals Converge At Annual O&M and Safety Conference
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DNV advises Valorem during the development of the 313.5 MW Viiatti wind farm in Finland
The Viiatti project is comprised of two wind farms of fifty seven 5.5 MW wind turbines in total and will supply enough green electricity to power over 120,000 households. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, was one of the main technical advisors to Valorem during the development of the Viiatti wind project in … Continue reading DNV advises Valorem during the development of the 313.5 MW Viiatti wind farm in Finland
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Vestas secures first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Portugal
Vestas has received an order for 42 MW for several wind farms in Portugal. The contract includes the supply and installation of two 3.6 MW V162-6.2 MW, two V117-4.2 MW and six V126-3.45 MW wind turbines in operational mode, as well as an Active Output Management service contract 5000 (AOM 5000) of 15 years. “We … Continue reading Vestas secures first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Portugal
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Bío Bío (Chile) approves the Viento Sur Wind Farm
The wind power initiative will consist of up to 43 wind turbines, which will have a nominal power of 5 MW each, totaling a nominal installed power of up to 215 MW. A period of two years is estimated for the construction and subsequent commissioning of the wind farm.The evaluation council of the Regional Government … Continue reading Bío Bío (Chile) approves the Viento Sur Wind Farm
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Joint statement on the IEA’s ten-point plan to reduce the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and WindEurope, are today jointly responding to the IEA’s 10-point Plan to Reduce the European Union’s Reliance on Russian Natural Gas. The report comes at a time of heightened concern over the security and resilience of national and regional energy systems. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a tragedy … Continue reading Joint statement on the IEA’s ten-point plan to reduce the European Union’s reliance on Russian natural gas
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 194 MW of wind power in Brazil
Vestas has received an order for a project in Brazil that includes the supply of 43 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 5-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Deliveries and commissioning are planned for 2024. The names of the clients and projects are not disclosed at the request of the … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 194 MW of wind power in Brazil
Continue readingVestas halts four wind power projects in Russia
Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas will stop its four wind farm projects under development in Russia as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Vestas has been developing since September the four projects – Novoalekseevskaya, Grazhdanskaya, Ivanovskaya and Pokrovskaya – with a total capacity of 253 megawatts commissioned by a consortium between Finland’s Fortum and … Continue reading Vestas halts four wind power projects in Russia
Continue readingØrsted updates investors on the company’s exposure to gas contract with Gazprom Export
Ørsted condemns the Russian invasion of Ukraine and has already taken several steps to stop its cooperation with Russian companies. Ørsted has ceased all sourcing of biomass and coal from Russia for its power stations, Ørsted will not enter into new contracts with Russian companies, and Ørsted has made sure that none of Ørsted’s direct … Continue reading Ørsted updates investors on the company’s exposure to gas contract with Gazprom Export
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renewAfrica: turning challenges into renewable energy opportunities
At the recent EU-Africa Business Forum in Brussels RES4Africa Foundation President and Enel Green Power CEO Salvatore Bernabei talked about what needs to be done in order to attract private investors and accelerate the energy transition in Africa. The 7th EU-Africa Business Forum (EABF22), was held in Brussels in a hybrid format on February 16 and … Continue reading renewAfrica: turning challenges into renewable energy opportunities
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Offshore wind farm will be built in Barranquilla, Colombia
In Barranquilla, the first offshore wind farm in Latin America will be built. This week, the District will sign a memorandum of understanding with the firm Copenhagen Infrastructure New Market Fund I K/S, a subsidiary of Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), to start up the megaproject. The announcement was made by Mayor Jaime Pumarejo, who indicated … Continue reading Offshore wind farm will be built in Barranquilla, Colombia
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