Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG,a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind blade inspections, has launched its new 3DX™ SmartPilot drone solution, specifically developed to enable inspection campaigns in geographies where site access or complex logistical barriers require a quick, highly portable blade inspection solution. Operators can now rely on the 3DX™ SmartPilotto deliver semi-autonomous … Continue reading Sulzer Schmid introduces new ultra-portable drone solution for highly flexible wind turbine blade inspections
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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects in Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone have now been approved. The zone will produce enough power annually for the equivalent of 3.9million UK homes, with Norfolk … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
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Outokumpu Oyj increases wind power
Outokumpu has signed a 10-year power supply agreement for renewable wind power with Swiss electricity producer Alpiq. The amount of contracted wind power energy corresponds to over 60% of Outokumpu’s electricity consumption at its production sites in Germany. According to the agreement, deliveries will begin in January 2023. Increasing the share of low-carbon electricity is … Continue reading Outokumpu Oyj increases wind power
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Iberdrola, committed to the insertion of women in scientific careers
The electricity company develops training programmes for women in these disciplines in the countries where it is present: Spain, the United States, Mexico, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Iberdrola is committed to promoting the presence of women in careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). For this reason, the electricity company is developing … Continue reading Iberdrola, committed to the insertion of women in scientific careers
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2022 may be a critical year for wind energy
Both GE and Siemens lost revenue from wind turbine sales last year, so what’s going on in the world of wind power? Can we expect better results this year? With Germany and other developed renewable energy regions experiencing low wind speeds in 2021, many are wondering if wind is the reliable form of energy that … Continue reading 2022 may be a critical year for wind energy
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World Bank highlights the great potential in wind energy in Colombia
Due to the enormous potential of Colombia in the development of wind energy, the World Bank Group designed a roadmap that projects the potential role that this offshore wind power activity can play in the energy sector in the medium and long term in Colombia. It provides recommendations on the next steps in terms of … Continue reading World Bank highlights the great potential in wind energy in Colombia
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Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
A team from the UNIGE and Empa demonstrate that a mix of photovoltaic and wind power is optimal for reducing the carbon footprint of Swiss electricity consumption. How can we reduce the carbon footprint of electricity consumption in Switzerland? The country relies on electricity imports from fossil fuel power plants, which are major emitters of … Continue reading Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
Continue readingColombia will have its roadmap to produce wind energy in the sea
Next March, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will publish the roadmap that Colombia must follow to make offshore wind power generation a reality in the medium term. To date, Danish companies such as Orsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have expressed interest in developing this type of project in the country. The Minister of Mines … Continue reading Colombia will have its roadmap to produce wind energy in the sea
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Ørsted and Eversource joint venture takes final investment decision on New York’s South Fork Wind Offshore Wind Farm
South Fork Wind, a 50-50 joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource, has taken final investment decision (FID) on the project that will be New York’s first offshore wind farm. The final investment decision codifies the companies’ commitment to the 130 MW offshore wind project. Today’s announcement comes as US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, … Continue reading Ørsted and Eversource joint venture takes final investment decision on New York’s South Fork Wind Offshore Wind Farm
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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
The UK Government has today, Friday, awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Consent for Norfolk Vanguard follows consent for sister project Norfolk Boreas. The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
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RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its F.E.W Baltic II wind farm
RWE, one of the world’s leading companies in offshore wind, is further progressing with developing F.E.W. Baltic II, one of the first offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea. RWE selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of the French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, for engineering, procuring, constructing, installing and commissioning of … Continue reading RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its F.E.W Baltic II wind farm
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Velto Renewables SUPPORTS THE 630 MW OFFSHORE WIND FARM LONDON ARRAY
Velto Renewables has entered into a service agreement with Boreas to provide support to the 25% investment of CDPQ in London Array. London Array is an offshore windfarm located 20 km off the North Kent coast, in the Outer Thames Estuary, United Kingdom. The project, commissioned in 2013, has a total installed capacity of 630 MW and … Continue reading Velto Renewables SUPPORTS THE 630 MW OFFSHORE WIND FARM LONDON ARRAY
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DNV launches Project to ensure growth of green hydrogen
Together with 18 industry partners, DNV is launching a new Joint Industry Project (JIP) to enhance the standardization for reliable, safe and cost-efficient hydrogen production systems that use renewable energy-powered electrolysis to produce green hydrogen. Electrolysers are hydrogen producing devices, splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity in a chemical process known as electrolysis. … Continue reading DNV launches Project to ensure growth of green hydrogen
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Iberdrola, the only European company with President Joe Biden at the Washington Energy Roundtable
US electricity industry representatives meet at the White House to discuss the Biden Administration’s flagship Build Back Better programme. Iberdrola once again demonstrates its commitment to the United States. This Wednesday, the company took part in a high-level meeting with President Joe Biden at the White House, and was the only European company invited to … Continue reading Iberdrola, the only European company with President Joe Biden at the Washington Energy Roundtable
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Botswana plans to erect 200 MW concentrated solar plant
Botswana said its seeking companies to build and operate a 200 megawatt concentrated solar power plant, its biggest clean energy project to date. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Energy Ministry issued an invitation for companies to pre-qualify for the program, which would involve financing its construction and completing the project by 2027. The state-owned … Continue reading Botswana plans to erect 200 MW concentrated solar plant
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Vestas Annual Report 2021
For the year 2021, Vestas’ revenue amounted to EUR 15.6bn (outlook: EUR 15.5-16.5bn), with an EBIT margin before special items of 3 percent (below outlook of around 4 percent), and total investments*) of EUR 813m (outlook: below 1,000m). Compared to 2020, revenue and free cash flow*) increased while earnings decreased. The value of the combined … Continue reading Vestas Annual Report 2021
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Ørsted completes 50 % divestment of Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has today completed the 50 % divestment of the 900 MW German offshore wind farm Borkum Riffgrund 3 to funds managed by Glennmont Partners. The information provided in this announcement does not change Ørsted’s financial outlook for the 2022 financial year or the expected investment level announced for 2022. The Ørsted vision is a … Continue reading Ørsted completes 50 % divestment of Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm
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Norway to launch 1.5 gigawatt offshore wind tender
Norway will launch later this year its first tender for bottom-fixed offshore wind turbines in the southern North Sea, planning to develop 1.5 gigawatt of electricity that will supply the Norwegian mainland, the country’s government said on Wednesday. Offshore wind is seen as a key new industry offering a potential transition for Norway’s dominant oil … Continue reading Norway to launch 1.5 gigawatt offshore wind tender
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WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao – Registrations Open, Conference Programme Available
Registration is now open for WindEurope’s Annual Event 2022. The wind energy community is getting ready to meet once again in Bilbao, from 5-7 April this year. After last year’s Electric City 2021 event in Copenhagen, this will be the second major in-person gathering for the wind industry after nearly two years of virtual events. … Continue reading WindEurope Annual Event 2022 in Bilbao – Registrations Open, Conference Programme Available
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RWE innovation and growth initiative with particular focRWEus on North Rhine-Westphalia
Bundle of measures comprises 1,000 MW of renewables, 2,000 MW of flexible and hydrogen-compatible backup capacities, 700 MW of electrolyser capacity for green hydrogen and active support for structural change. As part of its global investment and growth strategy, RWE intends to significantly expand its core green business by 2030. In Germany alone, the company plans to invest … Continue reading RWE innovation and growth initiative with particular focRWEus on North Rhine-Westphalia
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