Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions (DESS), a nonregulated commercial brand of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), today announced it has placed into commercial operation the 207-megawatt (MW) Ledyard Windpower project in Kossuth County, Iowa. “More than 10% of the nation’s wind power is in Iowa, and it’s exciting for our company to begin operating in that market,” … Continue reading Duke Energy begins operating 207-MW Ledyard Wind Power, its first wind project in Iowa
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Capital Energy wind power plant in Castilla-La Mancha
The agreement is linked to the development of the La Herrada wind farm, which will have a 51 MW capacity and which the company will build in this town in Albacete Albacete, January 11, 2023.- Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company born two decades ago and whose vocation is to become the first 100% vertically … Continue reading Capital Energy wind power plant in Castilla-La Mancha
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Nordex receives an order from SSE Renewables for more than 100 MW of wind power in Ireland
At the end of 2022, SSE Renewables, the leading developer and operator of renewable energy in the United Kingdom and Ireland, commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 29 N117/3600 wind turbines for the “Yellow River” wind farm in Ireland. The contract also includes the post-commissioning service for the wind turbines. The Nordex Group will install … Continue reading Nordex receives an order from SSE Renewables for more than 100 MW of wind power in Ireland
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EU wind installations up by a third despite challenging year for supply chain
The EU installed 15 gigawatts (GW) of new wind farms in 2022. That’s one third more than 2021. This increase in new installations is an encouraging result given the overlapping challenges the industry faced in 2022. And the 15 GW installed are an important contribution to strengthening Europe’s energy security ahead of next winter. But … Continue reading EU wind installations up by a third despite challenging year for supply chain
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ACP Statement on BOEM Leadership Changes
American Clean Power Association (ACP) Vice President for Offshore Wind Josh Kaplowitz issued the following statement after Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) Director Amanda Lefton announced her decision to leave the agency and the appointment of Elizabeth Klein as her successor. “ACP applauds Director Lefton on her service and record of accomplishments helping lay … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Leadership Changes
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Major Order For Siemens Energy Enables Transmission Of Wind Power For 4 Million People
Siemens Energy and Spain’s Dragados Offshore have been awarded a contract worth more than 4 billion euros ($4.29 billion) to build two converter systems for offshore wind energy grid connections in Germany, the German company said in a statement on Tuesday. Siemens Energy said the contract, which was awarded to the consortium of both companies … Continue reading Major Order For Siemens Energy Enables Transmission Of Wind Power For 4 Million People
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Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
DNV, the global independent energy expert and assurance provider, was engaged by Ocyan as independent third party in the qualification process of a system injecting hydrogen as an additive in the internal combustion engines of drilling rigs, in order to reduce diesel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from drilling. DNV’s technology qualification process … Continue reading Ocyan and LZ Energia appoint DNV technical advisor for hydrogen conversion of diesel drilling rigs
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32nd wind farm in Lower Saxony – RWE puts Evendorf into operation
Three more wind farms with over 60 megawatts of capacity under construction in Germany.In order to further accelerate the expansion of wind power and solar farms, RWE is looking for land and personnel. Construction began in spring last year, and now the Evendorf wind farm is generating green electricity. The three wind turbines, each with … Continue reading 32nd wind farm in Lower Saxony – RWE puts Evendorf into operation
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Nordex wins order for more than 200 MW in Canada
At the end of 2022, the Nordex Group received an order for more than 200 MW in Canada. The Nordex Group will supply 36 N155/5.X wind turbines for a wind farm, which is expected to reach full commercial operation in 2024. The wind farm is being built in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. In the … Continue reading Nordex wins order for more than 200 MW in Canada
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RWE completes megabattery in Lingen and Werne
Installation of Germany’s first megabattery is complete. In just 14 months, RWE succeeded in building a battery system with a total capacity of 117 megawatts (128 megawatt hours / MWh). Starting within seconds, the new system is capable of delivering the specified power for around an hour. A total of 420 blocks of lithium-ion batteries … Continue reading RWE completes megabattery in Lingen and Werne
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Nordex receives order for 45 MW of wind power in Germany
A utility company commissioned the Nordex Group at the end of 2022 to supply and install ten N149/4.X wind turbines for a wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The order also includes the Premium Maintenance Service for the 45 MW wind farm for a period of 20 years. The commissioning of the 4.5 MW wind … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 45 MW of wind power in Germany
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ACP Statement on Confirmation of 118th Congress
Following the swearing-in of the 118th Congress, the American Clean Power Association today released a statement from interim CEO and Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg: “Congratulations to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and the 118th Congress. We anticipate that this new Congress will provide ample opportunity for bipartisan cooperation on advancing commonsense … Continue reading ACP Statement on Confirmation of 118th Congress
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How do floating wind turbines work?
Once the water gets deeper than an 18-story building, building wind turbines from the ground up is no longer an option. Northern California has some of the strongest offshore winds in the U.S., with immense potential to produce clean energy. But it also has a problem. Its continental shelf drops off quickly, making building traditional wind … Continue reading How do floating wind turbines work?
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South Dakota PUC approves permit to construct North Bend Wind Farm in Hughes and Hyde Counties
The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a siting permit for the North Bend Wind Project, a wind energy facility slated for Hyde and Hughes counties capable of generating up to 200 megawatts of energy. The action by the PUC was taken during its regular meeting on Jan. 5, 2023, in Pierre. North Bend Wind … Continue reading South Dakota PUC approves permit to construct North Bend Wind Farm in Hughes and Hyde Counties
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They generate 10% of Argentina’s electricity: how are the wind turbines that produce wind energy for 2.7 million homes
In Argentina there are around 900 wind turbines, which, thanks to the wind, generate 10% of the country’s total electricity consumption or, in other words, the equivalent of supplying more than 2.7 million homes. They are grouped into 57 wind farms that are distributed mostly in Chubut, Buenos Aires, Santa Cruz, La Rioja, Córdoba, Neuquén … Continue reading They generate 10% of Argentina’s electricity: how are the wind turbines that produce wind energy for 2.7 million homes
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Vietnam’s offshore wind power potential
Japan’s Nikkei Asia newspaper today published an analysis highlighting how “Vietnam’s offshore wind power is attracting an influx of foreign investment.”According to that article, Japanese and European companies are making big moves in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector to take advantage of the South East Asian country’s renewable energy momentum. In September 2022, the Japanese corporation … Continue reading Vietnam’s offshore wind power potential
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Wind power generated a record amount of electricity in 2022
Great Britain produced a record amount of wind-powered electricity in 2022, according to the National Grid. More electricity came from renewable and nuclear power sources than from fossil fuels gas and coal, the second highest after 2020. Replacing fossil fuels with green power is a core way for the world to tackle the impacts of … Continue reading Wind power generated a record amount of electricity in 2022
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French renewable energy law: MPs must rise to the challenge and help boost energy security
On 10 January France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a bill intended to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects. But some Members of Parliament could be tempted to keep or introduce unhelpful amendments to the text causing the bill to slow down the uptake of renewables instead of speeding it up. France … Continue reading French renewable energy law: MPs must rise to the challenge and help boost energy security
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ACP Statement on New Federal Guidance for Consideration of Climate Impacts in Environmental Reviews
The American Clean Power Association today issued a statement in response to the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) release of new guidance aimed at helping federal agencies better assess and disclose climate impacts as they conduct environmental reviews: “The American Clean Power Association supports the Administration’s new guidance assisting federal agencies in their consideration of potential climate … Continue reading ACP Statement on New Federal Guidance for Consideration of Climate Impacts in Environmental Reviews
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Nel and Statkraft pave the way for a green hydrogen value chain in Norway
Hydrogen technology company Nel and Europe’s largest supplier of renewable energy, Statkraft, newly signed a contract for delivery of 40 MW electrolysers and will thus collaborate to create a strong value chain for production of green hydrogen in Norway. “We are determined that we will contribute towards making Norway a leading producer of renewable hydrogen, … Continue reading Nel and Statkraft pave the way for a green hydrogen value chain in Norway
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