Located in the town of Kathu, in South Africa’s Northern Cape Province, this project makes up part of the 2010 IRP (Integrated Resource Program) National Electricity Plan, and will provide an increase in the country’s generation capacity until it reaches 86.8 GW in 2030, of which 24% will be renewable. It should be noted that … Continue reading SENER and ACCIONA start the turnkey construction of the Kathu Concentrated Solar Power for 500 million Euros
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Acciona presents wind farm tours in the biggest wind power fair in North America
Windfarm Experience recreates a visit to a wind farm on the company’s stand in AWEA 2016, which is being held in New Orleans (USA) until May 26th Visitors can climb to the top of a wind turbine and interact with the machine’s components, as well as taking a stroll on the outside of the nacelle … Continue reading Acciona presents wind farm tours in the biggest wind power fair in North America
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Acciona has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities
ACCIONA, working with consulting firm EY, has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities in the markets where it operates. The theory behind the method was developed in parallel with the first two real-world applications, to measure the impact of ACCIONA Energy in the renewable energy business in Mexico and South … Continue reading Acciona has developed a methodology for measuring the socio-economic impact of its activities
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Green light received for merger between Nordex and Acciona Windpower
“We are now taking the first steps towards establishing our company as a truly global player in the wind turbine industry,” says Lars Bondo Krogsgaard, CEO of Nordex SE. Following clearance by the competition authorities, the merger of Nordex Group and Acciona Windpower (AWP) can go ahead. All contractual formalities have been completed and the … Continue reading Green light received for merger between Nordex and Acciona Windpower
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Acciona Windpower and Nordex complete merger to create new wind energy industry leader
ACCIONA has completed the sale of its wind turbine manufacturing subsidiary, ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), to Nordex of Germany in a cash-and-shares transaction valued at €785 million. Following clearance by anti-trust authorities, all contractual formalities have been completed. The transaction entailed the acquisition by Nordex of AWP from its parent, Acciona S.A., in return for new … Continue reading Acciona Windpower and Nordex complete merger to create new wind energy industry leader
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Wind energy in Mexico: award of 168 MW of wind power capacity to Acciona
The wind farm to be installed in the State of Tamaulipas will generate electricity equivalent to the consumption of around 350,000 homes. ACCIONA already has 20% of operational wind power capacity in Mexico. ACCIONA Energía has been awarded the supply of 585.7 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable electricity in the first long-term power auction in … Continue reading Wind energy in Mexico: award of 168 MW of wind power capacity to Acciona
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Nordex: Merger with Acciona Windpower to be finalised at the beginning of April
On the basis of its audited consolidated financial statements which have now been released, the Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) is able to confirm the preliminary data for 2015 which it reported in February. According to these figures, sales rose by around 40% to EUR 2,430.1 million in 2015 (2014: 1,734.5 million). Earnings before interest and … Continue reading Nordex: Merger with Acciona Windpower to be finalised at the beginning of April
Continue readingACCIONA Energía, pioneer in providing electric power system adjustment only using wind power
It is the first company in the world to provide additional wind power capacity in order to maintain the system balance by means of technical restrictions services at transmission lines. ACCIONA Energía has reached a technological milestone by integrating renewables into the electric power system, becoming the first company in the world to provide adjustment … Continue reading ACCIONA Energía, pioneer in providing electric power system adjustment only using wind power
Continue readingAcciona attributable net profit grows 12% to €207 million
ACCIONA posted an attributable net profit of €207 million in 2015, a 12.1% increase over 2014, mainly thanks to the growth of renewable generation activity in international markets and a strong performance from ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), the group’s wind turbine manufacturer. Consolidated revenues increased 0.7% to €6,544 million, with revenue growth in Energy (+23.6%) and … Continue reading Acciona attributable net profit grows 12% to €207 million
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Wind energy in Texas: Acciona wind turbines for a wind farm
The 93-MW project is currently under construction and will enter service by the end of 2016. ACCIONA Energy has closed tax equity financing with Bank of America Merrill Lynch for the San Roman Wind Farm which is currently being installed in Texas (US), as part of the company’s renewed focus on building renewable energy projects … Continue reading Wind energy in Texas: Acciona wind turbines for a wind farm
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The wind farm, consisting of thirty-one AW3000 wind turbines, will enter service in the fourth trimester of 2016. ACCIONA Energía has started construction work on the 93-megawatt (MW) San Roman wind park located near the south-east coast of Texas. It is the eighth wind farm owned by the company in the United States, bringing ACCIONA’s … Continue reading Wind power in Texas, Acciona wind turbines for a wind farm
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Nordex secures funding for a further five years
Nordex SE is laying the foundations for the future, having agreed with 14 national and international banking partners on a new syndicated guarantee facility tailored to meet the requirements of its future growth. With a value of EUR 950 million, the new credit line has a term of five years. “In selecting the syndicate banks, … Continue reading Nordex secures funding for a further five years
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Wind energy in Poland: Acciona wind turbines for a new wind farm
ACCIONA Energía has put its third wind farm in Poland into service, a 30 megawatt (MW) facility that takes the company’s total owned capacity in the country to 101 MW. ACCIONA carried out the construction of the wind farm in 11 months, supplied the wind turbines and will undertake its operation and maintenance. Located in … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland: Acciona wind turbines for a new wind farm
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Acciona Windpower will supply wind turbines for Building Energy’s 30 MW wind farm in Iowa (US)
ACCIONA Windpower, an ACCIONA group subsidiary dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of wind turbines, has completed a turbine supply agreement with Building Energy for a 30 MW wind power project located in central Iowa. Under the agreement, ACCIONA Windpower will deliver ten AW125-3000 turbines and provide operations and maintenance services to the project … Continue reading Acciona Windpower will supply wind turbines for Building Energy’s 30 MW wind farm in Iowa (US)
Continue readingAcciona Windpower is awarded a new 66 MW wind energy contract in Brazil
ACCIONA Windpower, the ACCIONA Group dedicated to the design, manufacture and sale of wind turbines, will supply 66 megawatts (MW) for a wind farm in north-east Brazil. The contract includes the transport, installation and start-up of the wind turbines (3 MW each) and the maintenance service for the turbines over five years. The AW125/3000 turbines, … Continue reading Acciona Windpower is awarded a new 66 MW wind energy contract in Brazil
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Nordex aims for profitable growth with Acciona Windpower
At its Capital Markets Day in Frankfurt, Nordex SE (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) presented its medium-term strategic targets for the period through 2018. These plans are based on the assumption that it will be able to merge its operating business with that of Acciona Windpower (AWP) at the beginning of 2016. Nordex has already applied for antitrust … Continue reading Nordex aims for profitable growth with Acciona Windpower
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Acciona Energía receives two CEMEX works development and innovation awards for the ventika wind farm complex in Mexico
Acciona Energía Mexico has received two awards at the 24th CEMEX Works Awards for the construction of the Ventika and Ventika II wind farms, located in the town of General Bravo, Nuevo León. With a joint capacity of 252 MW, these parks, delivered turn-key by ACCIONA Energía for a consortium consisting of Fisterra Energy, CEMEX … Continue reading Acciona Energía receives two CEMEX works development and innovation awards for the ventika wind farm complex in Mexico
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Acciona Windpower reaches 1,000 MW of wind turbines installed with concrete towers
ACCIONA Windpower (AWP), the ACCIONA Group subsidiary dedicated to the design, manufacture and commercialization of wind turbines, has now installed more than 1,000 MW (1 GW) of wind power capacity using concrete tower technology. The company revealed this figure during the opening of the Windaba 2015 trade fair now underway in Cape Town, South Africa. … Continue reading Acciona Windpower reaches 1,000 MW of wind turbines installed with concrete towers
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Acciona will be at the second edition of the Morocco solar festival in Ouarzazate
This will be the second year in which Acciona sponsors this international event which seeks to raise awareness with regard to the great potential of renewable energies and, in particular, concentrated solar power. This will be the second year in which ACCIONA sponsors this international event which seeks to raise awareness with regard to the … Continue reading Acciona will be at the second edition of the Morocco solar festival in Ouarzazate
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Acciona and the CFE sign a MoU to develop renewable energy projects in Mexico
The Spanish company ACCIONA and the Mexican Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to work together on electricity generation projects based on renewable energies in Mexico. ACCIONA President José Manuel Entrecanales and CFE Director-General Doctor Enrique Ochoa Reza were present at the signature ceremony. The memorandum has been signed … Continue reading Acciona and the CFE sign a MoU to develop renewable energy projects in Mexico
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