The variability of wind power is the main cause. In markets such as German and French, wind turbines production went up, while in the south of the continent it fell. On February 10 there was a record of instant photovoltaic production in Spain. In the fuel markets the bearish sentiment is maintained by the threat … Continue reading The variability of wind energy once again determined the behavior of market prices
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Record of wind power in Argentina
Renewable energies reached a capacity of 2004 MW (over an installed park of more than 2700 MW) and supplied 12% of the Argentine Interconnection System (SADI). The monthly energy generated in December 2019 had been 912.2 gigawatt-hours (GWh) and the almost uninterrupted ascent started in May 2018 continued. In the last month of last year, … Continue reading Record of wind power in Argentina
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NREL unveils 15 MW wind turbine developed with DTU
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in the US has released an open-source model for an offshore wind turbine developed in collaboration with the Technological University of Denmark and University of Maine. It was partially funded by the Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy’s Wind Energy Technologies Office. NREL designed the … Continue reading NREL unveils 15 MW wind turbine developed with DTU
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Renewable energy generation jumped 77 percent during 2010’s
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy released its annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook today, and the findings are striking—the 2010’s really were the decade renewable energy went mainstream. In fact, renewable energy generation increased by 77 percent between 2010 and 2019, transforming the way we power American homes and businesses. A clean energy transformation … Continue reading Renewable energy generation jumped 77 percent during 2010’s
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Wind energy in Djibouti, first wind farm
A wind power project consortium has approved funding for the construction and operation of a 60 MW wind farm in the Ghoubet area, near Lake Assal in Djibouti. The consortium consists of Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), Climate Fund Managers (CFM), FMO, the Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and Great Horn Investment Holdings (GHIH) and aims to … Continue reading Wind energy in Djibouti, first wind farm
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Saceem and Ventus develop wind energy in Colombia
Both companies played an important role in the growth of wind energy in Uruguay. The alliance could also bet on the construction of solar power plants in the country. Uruguayan construction company Saceem is partnering with renewable energy developer Ventus to bid for contracts to build wind farms in Colombia.The strategic association, Consortium Saceem Ventus, … Continue reading Saceem and Ventus develop wind energy in Colombia
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Orange has chosen Iberdrola to provide green energy for 9,000 supply points in its own network over the long term
The energy that Iberdrola will supply to Orange, through this long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), will come from a new solar photovoltaic project that will be built in Extremadura. Iberdrola and Orange have decided to ally themselves in terms of sustainability, with a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA), which will allow the telecommunications operator to … Continue reading Orange has chosen Iberdrola to provide green energy for 9,000 supply points in its own network over the long term
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Blade recycling, a top priority for the wind energy industry
Wind turbines already have a recyclability rate of 85% to 90%. Making turbines 100% recyclable is an important task for the wind industry – and we are making significant progress in the right direction. Most components of a wind turbine – the foundation, tower, components of the gear box and generator – are recyclable and … Continue reading Blade recycling, a top priority for the wind energy industry
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Virginia Clean Economy Act Will Drive Job Creation and Position Virginia as an Offshore Wind energy Leader
Legislation to create the Commonwealth’s first Clean Energy Standard was approved today by both the state House and Senate, clearing the way for Governor Ralph Northam’s signature. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today said the bill, the Virginia Clean Economy Act, is a forward-looking plan that will drive the clean energy investment other states … Continue reading Virginia Clean Economy Act Will Drive Job Creation and Position Virginia as an Offshore Wind energy Leader
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Wind power produced 20.3% of electricity in January in Spain
Wind energy, photovoltaic, hydraulic and concentrated solar power generated 41.6% of electricity in Spain. The demand for national electricity in January is estimated at 23,810 GWh, 3.1% lower than that registered in the same month of the previous year. If the effects of the calendar and temperatures are taken into account, the figure drops 1.8% … Continue reading Wind power produced 20.3% of electricity in January in Spain
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Africa and Middle East add 894MW of wind energy capacity in 2019, market expected to grow by over 10GW by 2024
Africa and the Middle East installed 894MW of wind energy capacity in 2019, a decrease of 7 per cent compared to installations in 2018. Total installed wind power capacity in Africa and the Middle East is now over 6GW. Wind turbines capacity is expected to surge by 10,732MW over next five years, driven by wind … Continue reading Africa and Middle East add 894MW of wind energy capacity in 2019, market expected to grow by over 10GW by 2024
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EDF moves into Ireland by acquiring 50% of the Codling offshore wind project
The EDF Group has acquired a 50% interest in the Codling offshore wind farm project in Ireland from Hazel Shore. Its subsidiary EDF Renewables, dedicated to wind and solar energy across the globe, will now partner with Fred Olsen Renewables Ltd, which already owns 50% to develop and build the project. The Codling project is … Continue reading EDF moves into Ireland by acquiring 50% of the Codling offshore wind project
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Eneco selects Renewable Strategy software to digitalize its offshore wind farm operational and maintenance tasks
Eneco has selected Renewable Strategy software system, RSL Manager, as its operational and maintenace tool for permit to work and asset management. Dutch-based energy company, Eneco is leading the way to help customers make the switch to sustainably generated energy. Eneco offers accessible and affordable solutions for consumers and companies. The RSL Manager system not … Continue reading Eneco selects Renewable Strategy software to digitalize its offshore wind farm operational and maintenance tasks
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Oman mulls offshore wind energy projects
Continuing its efforts in direction of having more electricity generation capacity through renewable resources, Oman is now planning to study the prospects of setting up wind power farms offshore, a senior government official informed. Speaking at an event organised by the Omani French Friendship Association at Crowne Plaza Hotel Muscat on Thursday, H E Salim … Continue reading Oman mulls offshore wind energy projects
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Storm Ciara blows Poland’s wind powered energy to record highs
Apart from the damage it caused, Storm Ciara also blew wind turbines efficiently in Poland, setting new record highs of wind powered energy in the country. While Storm Ciara — known as Sabine in Poland and Germany — roared with gusts up to over 100 kilometers per hour, green energy enthusiasts were rejoicing as the … Continue reading Storm Ciara blows Poland’s wind powered energy to record highs
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Community Power is Most Important for the Acceptance of Wind Power
In a joint open letter to the German Minister for Economics and Energy, Peter Altmaier, the German Renewable Energies Federation BEE, the German Community Power Association BBE, the German Cooperative and Raiffeisen Confederation DGRV and the World Wind Energy Association WWEA requested from the German government to recognise the importance of community power and include … Continue reading Community Power is Most Important for the Acceptance of Wind Power
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AWEA: Department of Interior Schedule for Vineyard Wind’s Final Environmental Review Statement Offers Clarity to Industry
he American Wind Energy Association issued the following statement today in reaction to the Department of Interior’s announcement on the schedule for reviewing Vineyard Wind’s Final Environmental Impact Statement. “The Department of Interior’s schedule for Vineyard Wind’s Final Environmental Impact Statement provides important clarity for the burgeoning U.S. offshore wind industry,” said Laura Morton, AWEA’s Senior … Continue reading AWEA: Department of Interior Schedule for Vineyard Wind’s Final Environmental Review Statement Offers Clarity to Industry
Continue readingGenneia starts operating its seventh wind energy plant in Necochea
The renewable energy company Genneia, began operating its Wind Wind Farm of Necochea, with a power of 38 megawatts, which is the seventh of the company in operation and the second in the province of Buenos Aires. In this way, Genneia reached a total power of 600 megawatts of wind power and 700 renewable, in … Continue reading Genneia starts operating its seventh wind energy plant in Necochea
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Iberdrola will build its next wind farm in Spain with the most powerful onshore wind turbines
The 63 MW Herrera Wind Energy Complex will contain the first SG 4.5-145 wind turbines, which have a 4.5 MW wind power rating, to be installed in the country. It is moving forward with its renewable strategy in Spain, where it plans to install 3,000 renewable MW by 2022, incorporating cutting-edge technology to provide more … Continue reading Iberdrola will build its next wind farm in Spain with the most powerful onshore wind turbines
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Additional 650 MW of wind energy added to Kansas
Governor Laura Kelly from Kansas and Evergy have declared that their wind power resume will be extended by 660 Megawatts by a shareholder and that they will decrease emission production by 80% by 2050, a dedication in line with the Paris Climate Agreement (PCA) by 2050. Four significant wind turbines would use power to draw … Continue reading Additional 650 MW of wind energy added to Kansas
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