Iberdrola has sold 8.07% of its stake in the manufacturer of Siemens Gamesa wind turbines to the German group Siemens, which until now had 59%, for 1,099.5 million euros. This price is equivalent to 20 euros per share of Siemens Gamesa and the sale will be consummated this Wednesday. Both parties have resolved the parasocial … Continue reading Iberdrola sells its 8% of Siemens Gamesa wind energy company
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Wind energy in Finland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 160 MW wind farm
Luxcara, an independent asset manager in the global renewable energy market, and Vestas have closed turbine supply agreements and long-term service agreements for the three wind projects Välikangas, Pihtipudas and Sievi.Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that features 38 V150-4.2 MW turbines with site specific towers, capable of optimising annual energy production and offering … Continue reading Wind energy in Finland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 160 MW wind farm
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Brexit and wind energy
The United Kingdom has officially left the EU. It has now entered a ‘transition period’, during which the UK and the EU will negotiate the terms of their future relationship. The transition period will last until the end of 2020. During the transition period, the UK will no longer be represented in the EU’s decision-making … Continue reading Brexit and wind energy
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CLEANPOWER 2020 Conference Partners Announced
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today announced its partners for CLEANPOWER, a new exhibition hub that will bring together the utility-scale wind power, solar power and energy storage industries. CLEANPOWER 2020, to be held June 1-4 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, is the next step in the evolution of AWEA’s WINDPOWER conference … Continue reading CLEANPOWER 2020 Conference Partners Announced
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A third of the electricity generated in 2018 in Andalusia was renewable, wind energy concentrated solar power and PV
34 percent of all electricity generated in Andalusia during 2018 renewable energy procedure, although the production of this type of energy fell by 9.5 percent over the previous year, with 12,187.2 gigawatts per hour. The reduction is due, among other reasons, the lower availability of resources due to weather factors and the reduction of the … Continue reading A third of the electricity generated in 2018 in Andalusia was renewable, wind energy concentrated solar power and PV
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Siemens Gamesa’s strong commercial performance in Q1 FY2020
Rising demand for wind power as a response to the transition towards non-polluting energies drove Siemens Gamesa’s commercial activity in the first quarter of FY 2020. The company experienced an 82% increase in order intake, with firm orders rising to €4,628m, raising the order book to a record €28,089m, underlining solid long-term growth prospects. As … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s strong commercial performance in Q1 FY2020
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Mexico already has 6,238 megawatts of wind energy
Last year, the private sector installed 10 new wind power generation plants, reaching a record. However, to continue the expansion in 2020 requires certainty in public policies. At the end of 2019, 71 wind farm plants were registered in commercial operation, equivalent to an installed capacity of 6,238 megawatts, according to information from the Mexican … Continue reading Mexico already has 6,238 megawatts of wind energy
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Wind power in Yucatan, Progreso wind farm installation is progressing well
The installation of the Progreso wind farm, called “Renewable Energy of the Peninsula”, located on the road that joins this port with Mérida, advances. According to reports of the company responsible for the project, Vive Energía, this has an 80% progress, so it would soon be carrying out its first tests, to give way to … Continue reading Wind power in Yucatan, Progreso wind farm installation is progressing well
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Marubeni secures loan for offshore wind energy in Japan
Marubeni Corp and its partners have signed a project finance agreement with banks to build and operate offshore wind farms in northern Japan, the Japanese trading house said on Monday. Marubeni said the 100 billion yen ($921 million) plan to build the wind farms with 140 megawatt capacity at Akita Port and Noshiro Port in … Continue reading Marubeni secures loan for offshore wind energy in Japan
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Enel Green Power is awarded 80 MW of wind energy in Italy
In a country that for years based its renewable energy policy purely on incentives, recent talk of “tenders and bids” seems a bit unsettling. Fortunately, this way of doing business is back under the spotlight thanks to the PNIEC (National Integrated Plan for Energy and Climate) aiming, among other things, to increase the country’s share … Continue reading Enel Green Power is awarded 80 MW of wind energy in Italy
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Costa Rica celebrates 300 days living alone with renewable energy
For the third consecutive year, Costa Rica covered its electricity consumption almost exclusively thanks to renewable sources. This is confirmed by the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE Group), the state company responsible for electricity and telecommunications services: data from the National Center for Energy Control clearly show that Costa Rica has been using clean … Continue reading Costa Rica celebrates 300 days living alone with renewable energy
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Wind power advances in Lanzarote
Last year it was completed with a new historical top of wind energy production in Lanzarote, when a combined generation of over 67.5 million kilowatt hours was achieved, according to a statistical summary published by the Cabildo Data Center, together with the records of wind turbines Los Valles, Punta Grande (Las Caletas) and Teguise I … Continue reading Wind power advances in Lanzarote
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Wind energy production grew 10%, reaching 4.8% of worldwide electric power usage
In 2018, global wind power capacity grew 9.6% to 591 GW and yearly wind energy production grew 10%, reaching 4.8% of worldwide electric power usage, and providing 14% of the electricity in the European Union. Wind power or wind energy is the use of wind to provide the mechanical power through wind turbines to turn … Continue reading Wind energy production grew 10%, reaching 4.8% of worldwide electric power usage
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Evergy Adds 660 MW of Wind Energy
Evergy announced today with Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly that it will expand its wind energy portfolio by 660 megawatts, and reduce carbon output by 80 percent below 2005 levels by 2050. Electricity from four new wind energy sites will be used to attract and retain large commercial and industrial customers. Evergy announced its commitment to … Continue reading Evergy Adds 660 MW of Wind Energy
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Turkish wind farm to triple capacity with $37mn from EBRD
Turkey’s renewable energy production will receive a boost with a European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) loan of $37m to finance the expansion of the Kiyikoy wind farm in the northwest of the country. The bank’s loan will be used for the development, construction and operation of a 72 MW extension to the 28 … Continue reading Turkish wind farm to triple capacity with $37mn from EBRD
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Wind energy in Italy, Enel Green Power awarded 80 MW wind farm
Enel Green Power (EGP) was awarded 80 MW in the first renewable tender held by the Italian state-owned energy service company GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici). Specifically, EGP was awarded 60 MW of new renewable capacity for three wind projects, and 20 MW from the repowering of already-operational wind and hydro projects. The company participated in … Continue reading Wind energy in Italy, Enel Green Power awarded 80 MW wind farm
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GE Renewable Energy to Supply Cypress Wind Turbines for 132 MW Onshore Wind Farm in Finland
GE Renewable Energy selected by OX2 to supply 24 Cypress onshore wind turbines units to the 132 MW Metsälamminkangas wind farm project. The project is GE Renewable Energy’s Onshore Wind Europe first deal in Finland with its Cypress platform. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by OX2 as the supplier for … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to Supply Cypress Wind Turbines for 132 MW Onshore Wind Farm in Finland
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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
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Iberdrola commissions the El Pradillo wind farm
Supplying wind energy to a population equivalent to 10,500 households per year. Infrastructure with a high local component: a good number of the elements in its seven wind turbines have been manufactured in Spain. Part of the most ambitious renewable investment project in the country with the planned installation of 3,000 MW of wind power … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions the El Pradillo wind farm
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Final 2019 numbers show wind energy on the rise
AWEA’s just-released Fourth Quarter Market Report gives a full look at 2019 for the first time, and for fans of wind there’s a lot to like. Last year was the third strongest year ever for new wind additions, and nearly 200 new wind projects are in the works. That means more reliable, affordable, clean electricity … Continue reading Final 2019 numbers show wind energy on the rise
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