Miguel Angel Prado is CEO of EDP Renewables North America. The recent challenges we’ve faced in light of the COVID-19 pandemic have meant that wind energy companies have had to reevaluate how we educate and engage stakeholders around our projects. We believed in the importance of building face-to-face relationships and meeting in-person to share information … Continue reading EDP Renewables CEO: Education and engagement are more important now than ever
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EDP Renováveis to Sell Renovaveis Wind Energy Portfolio in Spain as Part of Asset Rotation Program
EDP-Energias de Portugal SA said Monday that it would sell the full equity shareholding and outstanding shareholder loans of its subsidiary EDP Renovaveis S/A in a wind portfolio to the Finerge Group for a consideration of about 426 million euros ($502 million). The Portuguese energy company said the 242-megawatt onshore portfolio includes seven wind farms … Continue reading EDP Renováveis to Sell Renovaveis Wind Energy Portfolio in Spain as Part of Asset Rotation Program
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EDP Renewables starts new 200 MW wind farm in US
Harvest Ridge Wind Farm is Generating Clean Energy in Douglas County, Illinois (USA). EDPR installed capacity is already supplying around 412,000 average homes in the state of Illinois, in addition to making a significant contribution to the local economy and environment. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts new 200 MW wind farm in US
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EDP Renewables North America’s 200 MW Harvest Ridge Wind Farm has finished
Harvest Ridge Wind Farm will provide numerous benefits to Douglas County and its local communities. Over the life of the project, Harvest Ridge will contribute up to $50 million in taxes to support local public services such as schools, roads, fire districts, libraries and others. The wind farm will also provide a stable form of … Continue reading EDP Renewables North America’s 200 MW Harvest Ridge Wind Farm has finished
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Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind confirms that the final of three V164 8.4 MW wind turbines is now generating power to the Portuguese grid. The third and final V164-8.4 MW wind turbine installed on Principle Power’s semi-submersible WindFloat floating platform has now completed testing at the WindFloat Atlantic project site, and is generating clean, renewable wind … Continue reading Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
Continue readingThe first floating wind farm in continental Europe is now fully operational
The last platform of WindFloat Atlantic has been connected to the grid and the windfarm has been fully commissioned.The three units are now supplying the Portuguese electrical grid with the energy generated by their 8.4 MW wind turbines, the world’s largest turbines ever installed on a floating platform.The commissioning of this floating wind farm is … Continue reading The first floating wind farm in continental Europe is now fully operational
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Ocean Winds is born, the new company specialized in offshore wind power called to become a global leader
Ocean Winds (OW) is the result of a joint venture announced in 2019 and controlled in equal parts by EDP Renováveis and ENGIE. The new company, headquartered in Madrid, will act as the exclusive investment vehicle of both companies to capture offshore wind energy opportunities worldwide. OW is the first brand to be created using … Continue reading Ocean Winds is born, the new company specialized in offshore wind power called to become a global leader
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Clarification on Public Prosecutor measures regarding EDPR Board members
EDP Renováveis, S.A. (“EDPR”) is providing the following information to the market and to the public in general: In the context of a judicial procedure undergoing related to the activity of EDP – Energias de Portugal (“EDP”), which holds an 82.6% shareholding in EDPR, EDPR’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. António Mexia, and … Continue reading Clarification on Public Prosecutor measures regarding EDPR Board members
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Final wind turbine sails to WindFloat Atlantic project site for installation
MHI Vestas confirms that the final V164-8.4 MW wind turbine atop Principle Power’s semi-submersible WindFloat Foundation has left the quay in Northern Spain and is sailing toward the project site. When the final wind turbine arrives at its destination after a 250 km journey, WindFloat Atlantic will consist of three V164-8.4 MW wind turbines – … Continue reading Final wind turbine sails to WindFloat Atlantic project site for installation
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EDP Renova?veis was awarded CfD for 54 MW at the Italian wind energy auction
EDP Renewables, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world, announced today that the company was awarded 20-year Contract-for-Difference (“CfD”) at the Italian wind power auction to sell electricity to be produced by 2 wind farms with total capacity of 54 MW. The wind … Continue reading EDP Renova?veis was awarded CfD for 54 MW at the Italian wind energy auction
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The last platform of the world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm sets sail
The wind energy platform will travel from the Galician city of Ferrol to its final location, 20 kilometers from the coast of Portugal.The two previous platforms – which also house the world’s largest offshore wind turbine on floating foundations – are already fully installed in the wind farm and provide power to the Portuguese electricity … Continue reading The last platform of the world’s first semi-submersible floating wind farm sets sail
Continue readingEDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
With this new agreement, EDPR has now secured 80% of the ~7.0 GW targeted wind energy and solar global capacity build-out for 2019-2022 period. EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, through its subsidiary EDP Renovables España S.L.U., has secured a … Continue reading EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
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EDP Renováveis will contribute €750,000 to the fight against Covid-19
EDP Renováveis (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s top wind energy producers and present in 14 countries, will contribute €750,000 to the fight against Covid-19. The company is contributing to various initiatives at the local level in its markets, aimed at alleviating the effects of the … Continue reading EDP Renováveis will contribute €750,000 to the fight against Covid-19
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EDP Renewables completes 50 MW Texas wind farm
Construction was recently completed at EDP Renewables’ Los Mirasoles II Wind Farm, located in Hidalgo and Starr Counties, approximately 25 miles from Edinburg. This second phase of the Los Mirasoles Wind Farm adds 50 MW of clean energy to the Rio Grande Valley area, and combined with the 250-MW first phase of Los Mirasoles, totals … Continue reading EDP Renewables completes 50 MW Texas wind farm
Continue readingEDP Renewables posts a 52% rise in net profit to reach €475 million
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world with presence in 14 countries, has announced its full-year results for 2019. At 31 December, the company managed a portfolio of operating assets containing 11.4 GW of which 10.8 GW are fully … Continue reading EDP Renewables posts a 52% rise in net profit to reach €475 million
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EDPR, Vestas and Nordex are the new partners of RES4Africa
After joining the renewAfrica initiative, EDP Renováveis from Spain, Vestas from Denmark and Nordex from Germany have opted to join RES4Africa too, the Foundation seeing Enel Green Power as a founding member, aiming to promote renewables in the African continent. RES4Africa, the Foundation promoting the development of renewable energy in African countries, benefits from three … Continue reading EDPR, Vestas and Nordex are the new partners of RES4Africa
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Wind power project in Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil) backed by the BNDES will supply wind energy to 800 thousand homes
The complex comprises six wind farms with 76 wind turbines and a total installed capacity of 319.2 MW. It is estimated that 700 direct and indirect jobs will be created in the construction phase. The Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) has approved funding for the construction of six wind farms and an associated substation by EDP … Continue reading Wind power project in Rio Grande do Norte (Brazil) backed by the BNDES will supply wind energy to 800 thousand homes
Continue readingEDP Renewables named Top Employer Europe 2020
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has been named by the Top Employers Institute as one of the best companies to work for in Europe this year. It has also been named local Top Employer 2020 in Spain, France, Italy, … Continue reading EDP Renewables named Top Employer Europe 2020
Continue readingEDP Renewables is named best provider of renewable energy in Spain in 2019
EDP Renewables, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, has been awarded the Best Renewable Energy Provider – Spain 2019 prize at the eighth edition of the International Finance Awards in Dubai. This award recognises companies for their talent, leadership in the sector, industry net … Continue reading EDP Renewables is named best provider of renewable energy in Spain in 2019
Continue readingEDP Renováveis is awarded for 109 MW of wind farm at Italian wind energy auction
EDP Renováveis, a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, was awarded 20-year Contract-for-Difference (“CfD”) at the Italian wind auction to sell electricity produced by a portfolio of three wind farms with a total capacity of 109 MW. The wind power projects are to be installed … Continue reading EDP Renováveis is awarded for 109 MW of wind farm at Italian wind energy auction
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