The European Commission has proposed new rules that would cap the price of wind energy and other so-called inframarginal power generation at €180/MWh. WindEurope supports the aim of cushioning the impact of high electricity prices on families and businesses. But national caps that deviate from an EU-wide cap would create a patchwork that would undermine investments … Continue reading Emergency measures on electricity market: avoid a patchwork that undermines renewables investments
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U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Market Beats Q2 Record
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in the second quarter of 2022, with grid-scale installations totaling 2,608 megawatt hours (MWh) – the highest installed capacity for any Q2 on record, according to a new report released today. According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VSK), and the American Clean Power Association’s … Continue reading U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Market Beats Q2 Record
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Mercury to build $115m wind farm in New Zealand
The energy company said the first stage of the 43 megawatt (MW) wind farm is underway, bringing its total investment in renewable wind generation to $600m since 2019. Mercury supplied enough renewable generation to power around 18 percent of New Zealand’s current electricity needs through renewable generation, such as wind, hydro and geothermal. “Stage 1 … Continue reading Mercury to build $115m wind farm in New Zealand
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North Seas Summit focuses on how to deliver ambitious new offshore wind targets
Ministers and top officials from the 9 “North Seas” countries and the EU Commission met in Dublin today. That’s Belgium, Ireland, Denmark, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. They adopted a declaration with ambitious new volumes for the expansion of offshore wind. They discussed how exactly to deliver those volumes, with a special focus … Continue reading North Seas Summit focuses on how to deliver ambitious new offshore wind targets
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Vena Energy launches 1.8 GW of offshore wind power in Taiwan
Vena Energy, a renewable energy developer owned by Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), plans to launch two offshore wind projects, totaling 1.8 GW, with the aim of participating in auctions under the Phase 3 zonal offshore wind development from Taiwan. The 1.2 GW Wei-Na offshore wind farm will be located 20 km off the coast of … Continue reading Vena Energy launches 1.8 GW of offshore wind power in Taiwan
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Siemens Gamesa sells 84 wind turbines for US offshore wind power.
The Sunrise Wind wind farm will have an installed capacity of 924 MW, off Montauk Point, and it is expected, once the permitting process is completed, to be fully operational by 2025.Siemens Gamesa confirmed the order for 84 SG 11.0-200 DD offshore wind turbines for an offshore wind farm at Montauk Point, in the state … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa sells 84 wind turbines for US offshore wind power.
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India must revitalise the growth of wind power to achieve the country’s net zero goals
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is today publishing Accelerating Onshore Wind Capacity Addition in India to Achieve the 2030 Target, an analysis of India’s current auctions regime, industry perspectives on the policy recommendations to restore wind growth and socioeconomic opportunities that lay ahead. India is at the forefront of climate action as one of the top countries for … Continue reading India must revitalise the growth of wind power to achieve the country’s net zero goals
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Nordex closes first half of 2022 in line with expectations
Sales amount to around EUR 2.1 billion. Adjusted EBITDA margin stood at minus 6.8 percent. Order intake up 7.9 percent to 3.0 GW. Installations reach 1.9 gigawatts.Capital structure strengthened successfully with EUR 637 million financing transactions in late July.Guidance for 2022 and mid-term strategic target of 8 percent EBITDA margin confirmed, Nordex Group (ISIN:DE000A0D6554) today … Continue reading Nordex closes first half of 2022 in line with expectations
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Wind Energy to Hydrogen: the next big ‘thing’
Countries around the globe are actively looking to lower carbon emissions and transition national energy systems away from fossil fuels. As the world mobilizes to combat climate change and build a sustainable new energy future, wind energy and hydrogen are at the top of the new-energy list in regions like Newfoundland, Canada. WIND TO HYDROGEN … Continue reading Wind Energy to Hydrogen: the next big ‘thing’
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States with the most untapped wind energy potential
Wind power is generated when the kinetic energy of the wind turbine blades is converted into mechanical energy. Although the wind is not always present, wind turbines can still actively generate power 90% of the time. Wind turbines typically need to be located at higher elevations, where winds tend to be more consistent and stronger, … Continue reading States with the most untapped wind energy potential
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EBRD to help fund transition from gas to wind power in Egypt
El Banco Europeo para la Reconstrucción y el Desarrollo (BERD) ayudará a financiar el desmantelamiento de 5 GW de centrales eléctricas de gas ineficientes en Egipto a partir de 2023 y promete hasta $ 1 mil millones para energía renovable, dijo. el domingo su director regional. El BERD recaudaría hasta $300 millones en financiamiento soberano … Continue reading EBRD to help fund transition from gas to wind power in Egypt
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GE Renewable Energy will supply wind turbines to Scout Clean Energy’s wind farm in South Dakota, USA.
The manufacturer will deliver 71 2.8-127 wind turbines to the wind farm in Hand County, which will come online in 2023. “We are excited to enter into another significant turbine purchase agreement with GE Renewable Energy for Sweetland Wind Farm,” said Michael Rucker, CEO and founder of Colorado-based Scout Clean Energy. “This order paves the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy will supply wind turbines to Scout Clean Energy’s wind farm in South Dakota, USA.
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Pattern Energy Closes Financing of Japan’s Largest Offshore Wind Power and Storage Project
Full construction begins on Ishikari Offshore Wind with first installation of an 8 MW offshore wind turbine in Japan.Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) and its affiliate in Japan, Green Power Investment Corporation (GPI), announced it has completed financing and begun full construction of its 112 megawatt (MW) Ishikari Offshore Wind project, located approximately three … Continue reading Pattern Energy Closes Financing of Japan’s Largest Offshore Wind Power and Storage Project
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GE Renewable Energy and Green Power Investment to develop onshore wind farm in Japan
GE Renewable Energy to supply 19 of its 4.2-117 onshore wind turbines for a total installed capacity of 79.8 MW. The onshore wind turbines will power Green Power Investment’s Fukaura Wind Farm in Aomori, Japan. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by Green Power Investment (GPI) as the supplier for the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and Green Power Investment to develop onshore wind farm in Japan
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EDP Renewables reaches a wind power capacity of 463 MW in Italy
EDP Renewables connects a new wind farm in Sicily, in Fulgatore, a hamlet in the municipality of Trapani. With 9 turbines and a total capacity of 44 MW, the Fulgatore wind farm will be able to produce 83GWh per year, enough to provide electricity to 27,680 households and reduce CO2 emissions by about 39,000 tons … Continue reading EDP Renewables reaches a wind power capacity of 463 MW in Italy
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Colban proposes 472.5 MW wind power in Chile
Colban SA seeks environmental approval to build up to 472.5 MW of wind power in the Biobío region, in central Chile. The company’s proposal for the US$570 million (EUR 569.1 million) Junquillos project and associated environmental impact study (EIA) were accepted this week by Chile’s environmental assessment agency SEA for review. According to publicly available … Continue reading Colban proposes 472.5 MW wind power in Chile
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UK companies demonstrate new tech solutions to aid future offshore wind maintenance
Two UK companies have effectively demonstrated innovative technology solutions, alongside GE Renewable Energy and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, to support future offshore wind developments. Eleven-I and Innvotek carried out the work through GE Renewable Energy and ORE Catapult’s ‘Stay Ashore’ research and development program, and the Robotics Challenge sub project delivered through the … Continue reading UK companies demonstrate new tech solutions to aid future offshore wind maintenance
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Emergency measures should target real profits only and support investment in renewables
Emergency measures on electricity markets should be temporary. Any measures on profits should target actual profits only. And they should support the urgent need for increased investment in renewables. Governments need to help citizens and businesses deal with very high energy prices. Electricity prices have increased up to 10-fold over the last year, driven by … Continue reading Emergency measures should target real profits only and support investment in renewables
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Sembcorp awards a new 180.6 MW wind order to Suzlon
Supply 86 wind turbines with a nominal power of 2.1 MW each. Wind farm to be completed by 2024 in Kanakagiribad, Bagalkot, Karnataka, with a total installed capacity of 180.6 MW, contributing to India’s national renewable energy targets.This order is part of the bid won in SECI Tranche XI auctions by Sembcorp, which has operations … Continue reading Sembcorp awards a new 180.6 MW wind order to Suzlon
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Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines ready for testing?
The V236-15.0 MW wind turbine pushes the boundaries of offshore wind power, with a single turbine capable of producing up to 80 GWh/year depending on site-specific conditions, which is enough power to power more than 20,000 homes. The completion of the prototype V236-15.0 MW nacelle at the Lindø factory, Port of Odense, is the culmination … Continue reading Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines ready for testing?
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