Vattenfall, Boliden and Landskrona Energi, with the support of the Swedish Energy Agency, are conducting a two-year research project and investing in a new battery storage facility in Landskrona. The new scope of the project is to develop a battery storage facility that can combine reduced electricity costs for the customer with flexible grid … Continue reading New battery storage facility in Sweden increases grid capacity
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Namibia to construct 4 wind power plants
Namibia has approved the construction of four wind power plants in the Tsau Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park in the country’s coastal town Luderitz. Ministry of Environment and Tourism executive director Teofilus Nghitila said the wind power plants are expected to generate 100 megawatts of electricity. “It will enable Namibia to meet its goals under National … Continue reading Namibia to construct 4 wind power plants
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Wind energy in Russia, NovaWind JSC has completed the 150MW Adygea wind farm
NovaWind has completed the 150 MW Adygea wind farm in Russia. The wind power project comprises 60 Lagerwey L100 2.5MW wind turbines, of which 65% of the components were produced locally. The first 32.5 MW phase featuring 13 wind turbines was finished in December last year. Adygea is the first completed wind farm by NovaWind … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, NovaWind JSC has completed the 150MW Adygea wind farm
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Financing the Global Energy Transformation: Green Bonds
Despite the positive renewable energy investment trends over the past decade, annual investments in renewable energy power alone need to double until 2050 to meet climate goals. To allocate enough capital to drive the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy, a set of financial solutions need to be developed and taken advantage of by policymakers, … Continue reading Financing the Global Energy Transformation: Green Bonds
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Wind energy in Japan, MHI Vestas wind turbines for Akita Noshiro Offshore wind farm
Akita Offshore Wind Corporation (“AOW”) completes firm wind turbines agreement with MHI Vestas for the Akita Noshiro Offshore Wind Farm Project. In a sector first for a utility-scale wind power project in Japan, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has completed firm and unconditional orders to supply wind turbines for the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms, … Continue reading Wind energy in Japan, MHI Vestas wind turbines for Akita Noshiro Offshore wind farm
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Wind power is already 15% of Europe’s electricity
The Industrial Strategy to be launched by the European Commission will be a first test. Is this strategy supporting the industries that will deliver the European Green Deal? Wind power is already 15% of Europe’s electricity. It employs over 300,000 people, represents more than €25bn of new investments and exports €8bn of goods and services … Continue reading Wind power is already 15% of Europe’s electricity
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Vestas secures service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Australia
Leveraging its industry-leading multibrand service capabilities, Vestas has secured a service agreement with Nexif Energy for the maintenance of the 126 MW Senvion wind turbines of the first stage of the 212 MW Lincoln Gap wind farm in South Australia. Vestas will deliver a long-term Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) contract for the 35 … Continue reading Vestas secures service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Australia
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Wind power in Turkey, Nordex wind turbines for a 120 MW wind farm
Nordex has received an order from Turkey to supply and install 27 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines. The customer for the 120 MW “Evrencik” wind farm is Evrencik Elektrik, a long-standing customer of the Nordex Group. The wind energy contract also includes a Premium Service agreement with a term of 15 years. Installation of the first wind … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey, Nordex wind turbines for a 120 MW wind farm
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Driving forward Thailand’s wind energy industry
Thailand has been a focus market for the Task Force since its inception in June 2019. At that moment, we were in a dark side on what result would be for the Power Development Plan (PDP) revision in Thailand, which has been our focal point for the Task Force’s activities in the country. This work … Continue reading Driving forward Thailand’s wind energy industry
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U.K. Government lifts restriction on wind energy on land
The U.K. lifted a ban subsidies for new onshore wind power plants years of denying technology support, a sign ministers are looking for more ways to meet a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The capacity of new wind farms sited on land slumped to the lowest levels since 2015 last year after policies … Continue reading U.K. Government lifts restriction on wind energy on land
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Minas de Huascachaca wind power plant in Ecuador with significant progress
The wind farm is located next to the Jubones river in the territory of the Saraguro canton, on the border with Santa Isabel. The construction of the Minas de Huascachaca wind energy plant, located in the San Sebastián de Yuluc parish, in the Saraguro canton, Loja province, progresses according to the established schedule; In the … Continue reading Minas de Huascachaca wind power plant in Ecuador with significant progress
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India has set itself a target of 60 GW of wind power capacity
India’s power generation from renewable energy sources stood at 10.325 billion units (BU) in January 2020, a 9.46 per cent increase from 9.433 BU generated in the same month last year, according to provisional data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), an arm of the power ministry. Total power generation from conventional and renewable … Continue reading India has set itself a target of 60 GW of wind power capacity
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Ireland wind energy adds 460 MW in 2019
The Irish wind power sector recorded a record year in 2019 after developers added 463 MW of new wind farm capacity and provided a third of the country’s electricity demand, according to new figures. The Irish Wind Energy Association’s annual report said the 12-month haul was the industry’s second-best for new connections and the 32.5% … Continue reading Ireland wind energy adds 460 MW in 2019
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Aragon leads the development of wind energy in Spain
“It is an important day for several municipalities and also for the process of decarbonization of the economy, which Aragón aspires to lead.” With these words, the Vice President and Minister of Industry, Competitiveness and Business Development of the Government of Aragon, Arturo Aliaga, presented the Fréscano de Naturgy wind farm, which is located in … Continue reading Aragon leads the development of wind energy in Spain
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Acciona will invest 4,000 million in wind energy and solar in five years
At the end of 2019, Acciona had a portfolio of green power generation facilities of 10,117 megawatts (MW) installed, 56% in Spain and 44% in international markets. In addition, it presented a potential portfolio of new projects of more than 13,000 MW. With this investment in wind power and photovoltaic energy, Acciona will go from … Continue reading Acciona will invest 4,000 million in wind energy and solar in five years
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Repsol buys 860 MW Spanish wind energy portfolio from Forestalia
Repsol has closed the purchase of 860 MW in wind power projects from the green company Forestalia.The sale includes 26 non-subsidized wind energy projects that will be developed in Aragon between 2020-22, Forestalia said, although the firm did not disclose the financial details of the transaction.This new wind farm project with wind turbines, called Delta … Continue reading Repsol buys 860 MW Spanish wind energy portfolio from Forestalia
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The successful matrimony of hydrogen and offshore wind power
A consortium of Gasunie, Groningen Seaports and Shell The Netherlands announced their intention to launch the NortH2 project: the production of green hydrogen using renewable electricity generated by a mega offshore wind farm, 3 to 4 gigawatts in 2030, contributing to the objectives of the Dutch Climate Accord. In a company statement this week, Shell … Continue reading The successful matrimony of hydrogen and offshore wind power
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AES Gener announces 1,600 MW of solar and wind energy in Chile and Colombia
AES Gener announced an investment of US $ 1.8 billion in solar and wind power projects with wind turbines for 1,600 MW in Chile and Colombia. They will be financed with available cash, incorporation of partners in the projects and a capital increase of US $ 500 million, which will be submitted for approval at … Continue reading AES Gener announces 1,600 MW of solar and wind energy in Chile and Colombia
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Argentinean Wind Power Pioneer and long-term WWEA Board Member Erico Spinadel passed away
With sadness, WWEA has received the message from Argentina that Prof. Dr. Erico Spinadel has passed away earlier this week. Prof. Spinadel was one of the early pioneers of wind power in Argentina and internationally, and, since 1996, served the wind community of his country as founder and long-standing President of the Argentine Wind Energy … Continue reading Argentinean Wind Power Pioneer and long-term WWEA Board Member Erico Spinadel passed away
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More research & innovation funding needed to deliver climate-neutral Europe
On 27 February WindEurope attended a workshop organised by the Strategic Energy Technologies Plan (SET Plan). At the workshop representatives of national governments and various energy technology sectors gathered to discuss how to improve the understanding of Europe’s investments in energy research & innovation. The SET Plan is the research & innovation pillar of the … Continue reading More research & innovation funding needed to deliver climate-neutral Europe
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