South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all the time. To keep the … Continue reading Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
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The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
The project includes five wind turbines with a hub height of between 120 and 164 metres and a rotor diameter of 155 metres. The Xunta authorises the construction of the Carboeiro wind farm, which will be located on land belonging to the municipalities of Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. The Ministry of the Environment and … Continue reading The Xunta grants authorization to three wind power plants in Galicia
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In Xinjiang, Hami’s wind power revolution keeps blowing
Harnessing strong wind power with advanced wind-storage integration technology is one of the key strategies in China’s green energy transition. Hami Prefecture in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region is already listed as an important national energy base with abundant solar and wind resources. The Shisanjianfang wind-storage integration project, launched at Bailifengqu (literally meaning “a … Continue reading In Xinjiang, Hami’s wind power revolution keeps blowing
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Sany Renewable Energy: Leading the Wind Power Industry’s Green Transformation with BSI Certification
Sany Renewable Energy Co., Ltd., a trailblazer in the wind power sector, has achieved a significant milestone by securing validation from the British Standards Institution (BSI). The recognition makes it the first in the industry to receive the ISO 20400 Sustainable Procurement Compliance Statement. BSI, a leading global authority in standards and quality for products, … Continue reading Sany Renewable Energy: Leading the Wind Power Industry’s Green Transformation with BSI Certification
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the fourth week of August
In the fourth week of August, prices declined in most European markets, supported by increased wind energy production coupled with decreases in demand and average temperatures. The exception was the Iberian market, where prices remained above €90/MWh for most of the week, with lower solar energy production in Spain and Portugal, and wind energy in … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the fourth week of August
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Rio Grande do Norte reaches 10 GW of wind power generation capacity
With 304 wind farms in operation, Rio Grande do Norte has reached the 10 GW mark of wind power generation capacity, enough to supply approximately 5 million homes, or almost 20 million people. The data comes from the state government and the Center for Natural Resources and Energy Strategies (Cerne). The state has just over … Continue reading Rio Grande do Norte reaches 10 GW of wind power generation capacity
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NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) see a realistic path forward to the manufacture of bio-derivable wind blades that can be chemically recycled and the components reused, ending the practice of old blades winding up in landfills at the end of their useful life. The findings are published in … Continue reading NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades
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Iran’s SATBA announces availability of 40,000 MW of wind power plant projects for investors
Iran’s renewable energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA) has announced the availability of 40,000 megawatts (MW) of wind power plant projects for potential investors. This significant capacity, identified by SATBA, represents a major opportunity for investment in the country’s renewable energy sector. Mostafa Rabiei, an official with SATBA, highlighted that the organization has pinpointed the … Continue reading Iran’s SATBA announces availability of 40,000 MW of wind power plant projects for investors
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‘E-Ship 1’, a wind-powered ship, calls at Algeciras
The E-Ship 1 ship, belonging to the German company Enercon, dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of wind turbines and a leader in wind energy, has called at the Port of Algeciras this Sunday. The ship measures 134 metres long and 22.5 metres wide and has a capacity to move 12,800 tonnes and a crew … Continue reading ‘E-Ship 1’, a wind-powered ship, calls at Algeciras
Continue readingChina’s installed power generation capacity up 14% from Jan. to July
China’s installed power generation capacity expanded 14 percent year on year in the first seven months of this year, data from the National Energy Administration showed on Friday. The country’s total installed power generation capacity reached about 3.1 billion kilowatts by the end of July, according to the data. Photo shows photovoltaic power panels and … Continue reading China’s installed power generation capacity up 14% from Jan. to July
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EDP leads in hybridisation in Spain with more than 100 MW of wind and solar power capacity
EDP is the first company to implement hybrid projects, which combine solar and wind power, in Spain, Portugal, and Poland. This feat highlights its commitment to innovation with new technologies to maximize energy efficiency; The company has three hybrid farms in Spain amounting to 103.35 MW: Cruz de Hierro, with 28.75 MW (Ávila); Villacastín, with … Continue reading EDP leads in hybridisation in Spain with more than 100 MW of wind and solar power capacity
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Polat Enerji orders 110.5 MW of Enercon wind turbines in Türkiye
Enercon announced today a contract for the delivery of 21 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 110.5 MW for wind power projects developed by Turkish renewables company Polat Enerji. The wind turbines will be used for the expansion of the Yalova/Goktepe 4, Kirsehir/Geycek 3 and Izmir/Ege 3 projects. The order is for 19 of … Continue reading Polat Enerji orders 110.5 MW of Enercon wind turbines in Türkiye
Continue readingEDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
EDP Renováveis exceeded 100 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in hybrid wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects in the Spanish market, having other similar projects in other geographies, including Portugal.EDP ??Renováveis ??has put into operation its third hybrid project in Spain, combining wind and solar photovoltaic energy, the Cruz de Hierro project, in Ávila, with … Continue reading EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
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A look at emerging offshore wind power markets
Since the first offshore wind farm in history was installed in Denmark in 1991, and excluding China, offshore wind has historically been concentrated in Europe, specifically in certain markets in Northern Europe. When we think of offshore wind in Europe, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and, slightly behind, France likely come to mind. … Continue reading A look at emerging offshore wind power markets
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MIT engineers’ new theory could improve the design and operation of wind power plants
The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way wind turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled. The blades of propellers and wind turbines are designed based on aerodynamics principles that were first described mathematically more than a century ago. But engineers have long realized that these … Continue reading MIT engineers’ new theory could improve the design and operation of wind power plants
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Nordex Group’s GHG emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the Nordex Group’s near- and long-term GHG emission reduction targets. This approval follows an in-depth review of the targets and confirms that they meet the SBTi criteria for achieving the 1.5 °C target of the Paris Climate Agreement. Since the beginning of 2022, the Nordex Group has been … Continue reading Nordex Group’s GHG emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
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World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
OceanX, the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China. After a 191-nautical-mile, over 50-hour tow, the platform’s arrival marks the commencement of a new era in green energy, poised to set the standard for offshore wind … Continue reading World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
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Rostock: Regional development with wind energy
Wind energy brings jobs and value creation to deprived rural and coastal communities. Eastern Germany is a classic example of a region that has benefited. WindEurope saw this first hand on a recent visit to Rostock. And there are many more potential benefits for Eastern Germany. Worth bearing in mind as the region approaches big … Continue reading Rostock: Regional development with wind energy
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Nordex receives orders from Akfen Renewable Energy for 102 MW of wind power and 19 wind turbines in Türkiye
Nordex has received five orders from Akfen Renewable Energy Inc. for a total of 102 MW in Türkiye. Starting in autumn 2025, the Nordex Group will supply and install 19 wind turbines from its Delta4000 series for the expansion of five existing wind farms. Orders from one of Türkiye’s leading renewable energy production companies also … Continue reading Nordex receives orders from Akfen Renewable Energy for 102 MW of wind power and 19 wind turbines in Türkiye
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Photovoltaics (PV) leads the growth of energy production in OECD countries
Photovoltaic generation increased by 19.7%, according to the IEA monthly report. In OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) member countries, total net electricity production was 854.4 TWh in May 2024, an increase of 3.7% compared to the same month of the year past. This is stated in the Monthly Electricity Statistics of the IEA … Continue reading Photovoltaics (PV) leads the growth of energy production in OECD countries
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