Donald Trump revived questions about his mental acuity after appearing to say that wind energy was to blame for the increased price and decreased consumption of bacon. Ex-president rails against wind power and laments decreased bacon consumption at Wisconsin rally speech. The former president’s bizarre remarks came at a town hall-style campaign gathering in Wisconsin … Continue reading Trump appears to tie high bacon prices to ‘horrible’ wind energy
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Support America’s Growing Hydrogen Industry
In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced nearly $62 million for 20 projects across 15 states to accelerate the research, development, demonstration, and deployment of next-generation clean hydrogen technologies. These projects will advance critical elements of hydrogen fueling infrastructure, develop and demonstrate hydrogen-powered container-handling … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces $62 Million to Support America’s Growing Hydrogen Industry
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Enercon installs E-175 EP5 prototype of its new wind turbines
The prototype of ENERCON’s new E-175 EP5 is now ready. The assembly team successfully completed the assembly of the first wind turbine of the new flagship model with a nominal output of 6.0 MW and a rotor diameter of 175 metres at the Borchen-Etteln plant (North Rhine-Westphalia) on 28 August. “This marks another important milestone … Continue reading Enercon installs E-175 EP5 prototype of its new wind turbines
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Photovoltaic (PV) module installations to hit 592 GW in 2024
BloombergNEF says the global PV industry will install 592 MW of modules this year, up 33% from 2023. The consultancy has also lowered its estimate for polysilicon production in 2024 as manufacturers are temporarily cutting output.The global PV industry is on track to install 592 GW of modules this year, up 33% from 2023, according … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) module installations to hit 592 GW in 2024
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Enercon and Bals/SelzEnergie sign contract for 330 MW of wind power
The large order includes 50 E-175 EP5 and 7 E-138 EP3 wind turbines for wind farms in southern Germany as well as two high-voltage substations. All projects have a high level of community involvement ENERCON and the Energiedienstleistungen Bals/SelzEnergie group of companies signed a contract yesterday for the supply and installation of 50 E-175 EP5 … Continue reading Enercon and Bals/SelzEnergie sign contract for 330 MW of wind power
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Mingyang completes OceanX assembly and transports it to its final location
Mingyang has successfully transported its innovative double-rotor floating platform, OceanX, to its final location. The platform, which boasts a total capacity of 16.6 MW (2 x 8.3 MW), was towed to its final site, 700 kilometers away (approximately a 72-hour journey) off the southeast coast of China. It has been installed at the existing Qingzhou … Continue reading Mingyang completes OceanX assembly and transports it to its final location
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Egypt approves major photovoltaic (PV) projects
The Egyptian Cabinet has given the green light to several major solar PV projects, marking a major step towards enhancing the country’s renewable energy capabilities. The Cabinet has approved a proposal by Emirati company Masdar to launch studies for a solar PV project with a potential capacity of up to 4 gigawatts. This ambitious project … Continue reading Egypt approves major photovoltaic (PV) projects
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners delivers first wind power from Buffalo Plains – Canada
Once completed, Buffalo Plains, with a total capacity of 495MW, will be the largest onshore wind farm constructed in Canada. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV) fund, today announced that power from the Buffalo Plains was delivered to the Alberta grid for the first time. The first turbine … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners delivers first wind power from Buffalo Plains – Canada
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Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China
Goldwind opens its first factory outside China, in Bahia, promising 500 jobs and boosting the Brazilian wind sector.As the demand for clean energy grows exponentially, a major move in the wind sector promises to be a game-changer. The Chinese company Goldwind, one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, inaugurated this Tuesday (27) … Continue reading Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China
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Offshore wind for green steel: Vattenfall and Salzgitter AG enter into electricity partnership
Energy company Vattenfall and steel producer Salzgitter are pushing ahead with their joint goal of decarbonising industrial production processes. A new power purchase agreement (PPA) provides for fossil-free electricity from the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm to be available for steel production from 2028. “The electricity partnership with Salzgitter underlines our long-term strategy at Vattenfall … Continue reading Offshore wind for green steel: Vattenfall and Salzgitter AG enter into electricity partnership
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United Kingdom: TotalEnergies launches a floating offshore wind pilot project to supply renewable electricity to an offshore oil & gas platform in the North Sea
TotalEnergies announces the launch of a pilot project consisting in a floating wind turbine to supply renewable power to Culzean offshore platform in the UK North Sea, thus pioneering an innovative decarbonization scheme. The 3 MW floating wind turbine will be located 2 km west of the Culzean platform, 220 km off the eastern coast … Continue reading United Kingdom: TotalEnergies launches a floating offshore wind pilot project to supply renewable electricity to an offshore oil & gas platform in the North Sea
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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds project awarded Environmental Impact Assessment for 1.1 GW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
KF Wind, a 1,125 MW floating offshore wind project being developed off the coast of Ulsan by Ocean Winds and Mainstream Renewable Power has secured the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval from the Ministry of Environment for the totality of the two-phase project. Award of the EIA is a key milestone for the development of … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds project awarded Environmental Impact Assessment for 1.1 GW floating offshore wind farm in South Korea
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RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE achieves key milestone with the installation of the Offshore Converter Platform at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm – its first deployment of HVDC technology offshore. The installation represents the largest lift of its kind in the offshore wind industry, underscoring the successful collaboration between RWE, GE Vernova, and Seatrium. Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore … Continue reading RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all the time. To keep the … Continue reading Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
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The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
The project includes five wind turbines with a hub height of between 120 and 164 metres and a rotor diameter of 155 metres. The Xunta authorises the construction of the Carboeiro wind farm, which will be located on land belonging to the municipalities of Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. The Ministry of the Environment and … Continue reading The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
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Ingeteam supplies more than 1,000 MW of its solar photovoltaic (PV) power conversion systems and controls for Acciona Energía in the USA
Ingeteam increases its participation in photovoltaic plants on American soil. On this occasion, it has supplied its technology for two Acciona Energía projects located in Wharton and Fort Bend counties, both in the vicinity of Houston, Texas. The two new generation plants will produce clean energy equivalent to the consumption of 110,000 households, preventing the … Continue reading Ingeteam supplies more than 1,000 MW of its solar photovoltaic (PV) power conversion systems and controls for Acciona Energía in the USA
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Municipalities around Hambach opencast mine invest in photovoltaic together with RWE
Renewable energy for “Neuland Hambach”: The municipalities at the Hambach opencast mine are joining RWE in setting the course for the energy transition and investing in the expansion of renewables. NEULAND HAMBACH GmbH, which represents the interests of the surrounding municipalities of Elsdorf, Jülich, Kerpen, Merzenich, Niederzier and Titz, has combined forces with RWE to … Continue reading Municipalities around Hambach opencast mine invest in photovoltaic together with RWE
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Iberdrola to install 700 MW of photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in Spain
The total investment amount for the five photovoltaic and hybridisation projects that Iberdrola is developing in the provinces of Huelva, Valencia, Valladolid and Toledo is 380 million euros.Last July, Iberdrola obtained authorisation for the construction of 700 MW of five photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in the provinces of Huelva, Valencia, Valladolid and Toledo. The total … Continue reading Iberdrola to install 700 MW of photovoltaic and hybridisation projects in Spain
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In Xinjiang, Hami’s wind power revolution keeps blowing
Harnessing strong wind power with advanced wind-storage integration technology is one of the key strategies in China’s green energy transition. Hami Prefecture in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is already listed as an important national energy base with abundant solar and wind resources. The Shisanjianfang wind-storage integration project, launched at Bailifengqu (literally meaning “a … Continue reading In Xinjiang, Hami’s wind power revolution keeps blowing
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Sany Renewable Energy: Leading the Wind Power Industry’s Green Transformation with BSI Certification
Sany Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., a trailblazer in the wind power sector, has achieved a significant milestone by securing validation from the British Standards Institution (BSI). The recognition makes it the first in the industry to receive the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Compliance Statement. BSI, a leading global authority in standards and quality for products, … Continue reading Sany Renewable Energy: Leading the Wind Power Industry’s Green Transformation with BSI Certification
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