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Wind energy in Spain, Iberdrola launches El Pradillo wind farm

It will provide wind power to a population equivalent to 10,500 homes per year. Iberdrola advances in its process of leading the energy transition with the launch of a new renewable project, the El Pradillo wind farm (23 MW), located between the Zaragoza municipalities of Frescano, Borja and Agón, in Aragon. Made up of 6 … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, Iberdrola launches El Pradillo wind farm

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EDP 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

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EDP 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

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EDP 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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Ørsted to become carbon neutral by 2025

Ørsted, recently ranked the most sustainable company in the world, will become carbon neutral by 2025. This will make Ørsted the first major energy company to reach net-zero emissions in its energy generation – far ahead of science-based decarbonisation targets for limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Additionally, Ørsted sets a target of achieving a carbon … Continue reading Ørsted to become carbon neutral by 2025

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Wind power has tripled in the last 5 years in Mexico

The wind turbines sector has grown steadily, and in the last 5 years the capacity installed in wind energy has tripled, today with more than 6,200 megawatts, installed and operating, said Julio Valle, deputy director of the Mexican Association of Wind Energy (AMDEE). “The evolution of technology and the abundance of resources in Mexico, has … Continue reading Wind power has tripled in the last 5 years in Mexico

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Wind Industry Experiences Third Strongest Year on Record With 9,143 MW of Wind Power Added to U.S. Grid

Additional AWEA 2019 Q4 Market Report Highlights: Wind Farm Construction and Advanced Development Pipeline Up 24% Year-over-Year, representing potential $62 billion in new investment. Rapidly growing Offshore Wind Development Now Accounts for 17% of Development Pipeline, while East Coast States Announced 16 GW in New Offshore Wind Targets. Demand for Wind Power sets new record … Continue reading Wind Industry Experiences Third Strongest Year on Record With 9,143 MW of Wind Power Added to U.S. Grid

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Wind energy to grow by 627 GW by 2028

Almost 627 GW of new wind power capacity is expected to be installed by 2028, according to analysis by Navigant Research. The ‘Global Wind Energy Overview’ report said the new capacity represents a market worth of more than $92bn in 2019 and over $1 trillion during the period. Navigant said wind turbines installations were flat … Continue reading Wind energy to grow by 627 GW by 2028

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EDF Renewables and SITAC Group pursue their wind energy expansion in India

EDF Renewables and its partner for wind power generation in India, the SITAC Group, are announcing the ommissioning of the Verdant project, a new wind farm of 105 MW installed capacity in India. This achievement contributes to the Indian Government’s target to reach 175 GW of renewable energy power generation capacity by 2022. Located in … Continue reading EDF Renewables and SITAC Group pursue their wind energy expansion in India

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Wind energy in Sweden, Vestas’ wind turbines for 155 MW wind farm from Stena Renewables

Vestas has secured a 155 MW order from Stena Renewables AB for the Åby-Alebo wind energy project. Located in Mönsterås Municipality, the project will be the largest wind energy project in the southern part of Sweden. To maximise the project’s power production, Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that features 36 V150-4.2 MW … Continue reading Wind energy in Sweden, Vestas’ wind turbines for 155 MW wind farm from Stena Renewables

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Van Oord Joins Estonian Offshore Wind power Project

Van Oord and Saare Wind Energy have entered into an agreement to jointly develop the Saaremaa offshore wind farm in Estonia. Van Oord and Saare Wind Energy have entered into an agreement to jointly develop the Saaremaa offshore wind farm in Estonia. The Estonia-based Saare Wind Energy began the development of the project in 2015 … Continue reading Van Oord Joins Estonian Offshore Wind power Project

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Wind energy in Lanzarote, Elecnor wind farm

Elecnor will install 4 wind turbines with a power of 9.2 MW. The Spanish infrastructure, energy and telecommunications group Elecnor has been awarded a turnkey contract with Sociedad Insular de Aguas de Lanzarote S.A. (INALSA), owned by the Lanzarote Water Consortium, for the construction of the Arrecife Wind Farm for 11 million euros.   The … Continue reading Wind energy in Lanzarote, Elecnor wind farm

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2,319 MW more of wind power in Spain

Red Eléctrica de España, operator and transporter of the Spanish electricity system, released on January 23 the data of new installed renewable power 2019 with a total of 6,456 MW. There are 6,126 MW more than last year, when 330 MW were connected, of which 194 MW corresponded to the Canary Wind Plan. The integration … Continue reading 2,319 MW more of wind power in Spain

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renewAfrica Initiative: Europe embraces the initiative sponsored by RES4Africa

Endorsers of the renewAfrica Initiative met with European Commission officials in Brussels to outline the master plan for a new financial tool supporting new renewable projects in Africa. The future of Africa is at a crossroads in Brussels. Enel Green Power and other European players in the renewables sector all gathered on January 28 in … Continue reading renewAfrica Initiative: Europe embraces the initiative sponsored by RES4Africa

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Germany onshore wind energy growth slowed sharply in 2019

Germany saw a sharp fall in the number of new onshore wind turbines installed last year, industry groups said on Tuesday, urging the government to do more to boost numbers this year. Wind power is one of the most important drivers of Germany’s transition to renewable energy and a related target for green energy to … Continue reading Germany onshore wind energy growth slowed sharply in 2019

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Wind power in China, Vestas’ wind turbines for 84 MW wind farm

Vestas has received an 84 MW order in China that includes the supply of 22 V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.8 MW power optimised mode as well as a 5-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. Deliveries are expected to begin in the third quarter of 2020. Customer and project names are … Continue reading Wind power in China, Vestas’ wind turbines for 84 MW wind farm

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Boosting wind energy in Euskadi

To give impetus to the development of new projects that contribute to a greater presence of renewable energies in Euskadi is the objective of the Aixeindar society, formed by the energy agency of the Basque Government (Basque Energy Agency) and Iberdrola. His first efforts will focus on analyzing the different possibilities offered by the wind … Continue reading Boosting wind energy in Euskadi

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Vestas and DSV Panalpina form strategic partnership on project transport and general freight

To serve a truly global and growing marketplace for sustainable energy solutions and secure industry-leading profitability, Vestas aims to leverage our size, scale and volume. As a result, Vestas is actively looking for partners that can help scale our business efficiently, and we are excited to announce that Vestas and DSV Panalpina, a world leader … Continue reading Vestas and DSV Panalpina form strategic partnership on project transport and general freight

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WEC Energy to invest $345M in Illinois wind farm

WEC Energy Group Inc., which continues to grow its renewable energy business, said it will acquire an 80% ownership interest in Blooming Grove Wind Farm in Illinois for a total investment of $345 million.  The project is being developed in McLean County, Illinois, by Invenergy LLC of Chicago. Commercial operation is expected to begin by the … Continue reading WEC Energy to invest $345M in Illinois wind farm

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