As Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine continues, American oil and gas producers are hoping the European market will pivot toward them to replace Russian gas. But some in Europe, and specifically Germany, are eyeing a different path: rapidly accelerating toward 100 percent renewable energy. Whether Europe and the world can successfully meet Paris Agreement targets … Continue reading Germany want to accelerate the transition to wind energy and solar
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RWE to build two new wind farms in Germany
Two wind projects awarded in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony with a total capacity of more than 45 megawatts. Construction will begin in a few months. Double success for RWE in onshore wind power infrastructure auction: The German Federal Network Agency has awarded it the Grevenbroich wind farm in North Rhine-Westphalia and the Bartelsdorf 2 … Continue reading RWE to build two new wind farms in Germany
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Germany to speed renewables push due to Ukraine crisis
Germany aims to speed up wind and solar energy projects, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the war in Ukraine underscores the need to reduce reliance on Russian gas. The country, which uses gas to heat half of its households, also announced plans to ensure the country’s gas storage facilities are full at the … Continue reading Germany to speed renewables push due to Ukraine crisis
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Nordex Group plans to cease rotor blade production at Rostock site in Germany
Nordex Group’s “DMR” nacelle assembly plant, Engineering and Service organization in Rostock not affected. Today, the Nordex Group has informed staff at the Rostock GVZ rotor blade site in Germany about considering to cease manufacture of rotor blades at that site at the end of June 2022. A reconciliation of interests and a severance scheme … Continue reading Nordex Group plans to cease rotor blade production at Rostock site in Germany
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More wind power for Lower Saxony: RWE is constructing Sandbostel-Bevern wind farm
Wind turbines to feature a combined installed capacity of 22.8 megawatts. Green electricity for over 13,000 homes. Collaboration with local citizens’ energy cooperative. Construction of RWE’s next German onshore wind farm, the 22.8-megawatt Sandbostel-Bevern project in Lower Saxony, has commenced. A total of four Nordex wind turbines are being erected in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district, … Continue reading More wind power for Lower Saxony: RWE is constructing Sandbostel-Bevern wind farm
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Germany authorizes 1.9 GW of offshore wind power
Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) has approved three areas in the country’s exclusive economic zone of the North Sea suitable for the development of 1.88 GW of new offshore wind capacity. Specifically, the co-called area N-7.2, which is 85 km northwest of the East Frisian Islands, is to be put out to tender … Continue reading Germany authorizes 1.9 GW of offshore wind power
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Wind power industry wants faster expansion of offshore wind power
The German wind power industry welcomes the expansion of offshore wind power plants aimed for by the new governing coalition; the target of 30 GW by 2030 is correct. Five organizations in the industry are demanding that these must now be incorporated into the Wind Offshore Act immediately in order to avoid further loss of … Continue reading Wind power industry wants faster expansion of offshore wind power
Continue readingGermany announces massive wind energy expansion
During a press conference, Germany’s new Green Minister for Economics and Climate, Robert Habeck, presented his energy and climate plans for the year 2022 and beyond. The plans include a massive expansion of wind energy with up to 10 GW of annual new onshore wind installations towards the end of this decade. The German Government … Continue reading Germany announces massive wind energy expansion
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RWE to construct new wind farm in Evendorf
RWE is commencing construction of the Evendorf wind farm. The company is erecting three Nordex turbines with a total installed capacity of 11.7 megawatts (MW) and a hub height of 134 metres in Lower Saxony’s Harburg district, around 50 kilometres south of Hamburg. Once they become fully operational in late summer, the turbines will produce … Continue reading RWE to construct new wind farm in Evendorf
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RWE and Northland Power partner on 1.3GW offshore wind cluster
RWE and power producer Northland Power have partnered to co-develop a 1.3GW cluster of offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The newly established joint venture will develop and construct three wind farms north of the island of Juist, which are all expected to start commercial operation between 2026 and 2028.The other two leases … Continue reading RWE and Northland Power partner on 1.3GW offshore wind cluster
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Siemens Gamesa to install first of its SG 11.0-200 DD wind turbines in German waters at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3
242 MW firm order received from Ørsted for German offshore wind power project. 23 SG 11.0-200 Direct Drive offshore wind turbines to be used; five-year Service agreement included.Project welcomed to support new German coalition government’s advanced goals for renewable energy production up to 2045. Installations expected to be completed in CY2024. Siemens Gamesa is pleased … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to install first of its SG 11.0-200 DD wind turbines in German waters at Ørsted’s Gode Wind 3
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New German Government to speed up wind energy expansion
The new German Government is up and running. The coalition of Social Democrats, Greens and Liberals brands itself a “climate Government”. They’ve agreed that Germany should exit coal-fired power earlier than planned – in 2030 if possible. And that much more renewable energy will be required to achieve that. So they’ve ambitious plans for the … Continue reading New German Government to speed up wind energy expansion
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RWE and Kawasaki plan to build one of the world’s first 100% hydrogen-capable gas turbines on industrial scale in Lingen, Germany
As part of its “Growing Green” strategy, RWE announced in November that it would add at least 2 gigawatts (GW) of gas-fired power plant capacity to support the energy transition with flexible power. These new plants will be provided with a clear decarbonisation pathway. For existing plants, RWE is developing a roadmap to convert them ready … Continue reading RWE and Kawasaki plan to build one of the world’s first 100% hydrogen-capable gas turbines on industrial scale in Lingen, Germany
Continue readingRWE to expand team and step up expansion of renewables
Not only is RWE stepping up the expansion of renewables, but it is also expanding recruitment: The company is advertising around 200 new jobs for developing wind and solar farms. Professionals envisaging a career in the future of energy supply should check out www.rwe.com/jobs-mit-rueckenwind. “Our billions of euros of investments create plenty of opportunities for … Continue reading RWE to expand team and step up expansion of renewables
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Ørsted takes final investment decision on two German offshore wind farms
Ørsted’s Board of Directors has taken final investment decision (FID) on the two German offshore wind farms Gode Wind 3 (242 MW) and Borkum Riffgrund 3 (900 MW) which are expected to be commissioned in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Rasmus Errboe, Head of Region Continental Europe at Ørsted, said: “Borkum Riffgrund 3 is a landmark … Continue reading Ørsted takes final investment decision on two German offshore wind farms
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Enercon welcomes coalition agreement as important signal of fresh start
The newly forming Federal Government made up of SPD, Greens and FDP has reached a coalition agreement quicker than expected. The ‘traffic light coalition’ presented the results of its negotiations yesterday (24 November). The coalition agreement bears the title ‘Dare More Progress – Alliance for Freedom, Justice and Sustainability’, and provides great cause for optimism … Continue reading Enercon welcomes coalition agreement as important signal of fresh start
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RWE to deploy SMA technology in the construction of one of Germany’s largest and most innovative battery storage facilities
In Germany in Lingen (Lower Saxony) and Werne (North Rhine-Westphalia) RWE is building a battery storage system with a total output of 117 megawatts. The system is scheduled to start operations at the end of 2022. The storage project will provide a range of important system services needed for maintaining grid stability to support fluctuations … Continue reading RWE to deploy SMA technology in the construction of one of Germany’s largest and most innovative battery storage facilities
Continue readingØrsted and BASF sign a 25-year offshore wind power PPA in Germany
BASF and Ørsted have concluded a 25-year fixed-price corporate power purchase agreement (CPPA), under which BASF will offtake the output of 186 megawatts from Ørsted’s planned Borkum Riffgrund 3 Offshore Wind Farm in the German North Sea.The offshore wind farm will have a total installed capacity of 900 megawatts and go into full commercial operation … Continue reading Ørsted and BASF sign a 25-year offshore wind power PPA in Germany
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RWE and John Cockerill to build German test facility for Dutch circular and green hydrogen project FUREC
RWE and partners John Cockerill are to jointly build a testing facility in Germany which will optimize a key stage in the process of turning household waste into hydrogen. The facility – called a torrefaction plant – will be built at RWE’s innovation centre in Niederaußem (Germany) and will test the production of feedstock pellets … Continue reading RWE and John Cockerill to build German test facility for Dutch circular and green hydrogen project FUREC
Continue readingWind farm to be built in Germany’s North Sea
The Federal Office for Maritime Navigation and Hydrography (BSH) announced today that it has approved the project for a 900 megawatt wind farm in the German North Sea. The park will have an area of 75 square kilometers and will house 83 wind turbines, which will rise 242 meters above sea level and will have … Continue reading Wind farm to be built in Germany’s North Sea
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