Iran’s renewable power capacity has reached 1,317 megawatts (MW), according to the latest data from the country’s Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA). Of this total, photovoltaic solar power plants contribute the largest share at 60 percent, equivalent to 608.03 MW, while wind power plants account for 29 percent, or 376.3 MW. Small hydropower … Continue reading Iran’s photovoltaic and wind power plants’ capacity reaches 1,317 MW
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Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola sign contract for 64 SG14-236 DD wind turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm
Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola have signed a contract for 64 SG14-236 DD turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm, with a capacity of 960 MW. East Anglia TWO will be the third wind farm built by Scottish Power in the so-called East Anglia Hub, with East Anglia ONE (714 MW) operating since July 2020 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Iberdrola sign contract for 64 SG14-236 DD wind turbines for the East Anglia 2 wind farm
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Kazakhstan and China partner for Sany wind turbine plant
The plant will produce nacelles, hubs and towers for wind power projects.Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Kazyna state fund and China’s SANY Renewable Energy (SANY RE) have begun construction of a $114 million wind turbine component manufacturing plant in the Zhambyl region, marking a step in the country’s renewable energy sector.The plant, which is set to begin operations in … Continue reading Kazakhstan and China partner for Sany wind turbine plant
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Leader Energy signs landmark agreement for Cambodia’s first 150 MW wind power plant
Leader Energy has taken a significant step in transforming Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape by signing an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Ministry of Mines and Energy for a 150 MW wind farm. This project marks Leader Energy’s inaugural venture into wind power, reflecting its strategic expansion as a leading energy player in Southeast Asia. With … Continue reading Leader Energy signs landmark agreement for Cambodia’s first 150 MW wind power plant
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TotalEnergies wind power investment in Chubut, Argentina
The province of Chubut is once again a protagonist in the development of renewable energies with the announcement of a new wind farm in the central plateau. Located in the El Escorial area, this ambitious project has the support of the company TotalEnergies Renewables Services Argentina, in an agreement that was signed by Governor Ignacio … Continue reading TotalEnergies wind power investment in Chubut, Argentina
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Wanted: more than 200,000 wind workers – but where to find them?
Education and skills are increasingly becoming decisive factors for the success of Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal. The European wind industry is set to expand from 370,000 jobs today to 600,000 jobs by 2030. This creates a serious skills gap: over the next 6 years more than 200,000 new wind workers need to be recruited and … Continue reading Wanted: more than 200,000 wind workers – but where to find them?
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Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm brings 960 MW of wind power to achieve the UK’s 2030 energy targets. Hitachi Energy’s advanced solutions will support the reliable transfer of clean energy to the national electricity grid. Hitachi Energy will provide onshore and offshore grid connection equipment and power quality solutions to ScottishPower Renewables, … Continue reading Hitachi Energy to integrate ScottishPower wind farm to power almost one million homes in the United Kingdom
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Enercon and Landsvirkjun sign contract for first large wind farm in Iceland
The planned wind farm comprises 28 x E-138 EP3 wind turbines with a total rated capacity of 120 MW The state-owned energy supplier Landsvirkjun relies on ENERCON wind turbines for the installation of the first large wind farm in Iceland. The contract with ENERCON covers the delivery and construction of 28 x E-138 EP3 turbines … Continue reading Enercon and Landsvirkjun sign contract for first large wind farm in Iceland
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Naturgy and the EIB agree on a €1 billion loan to invest in solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy projects in Spain
Naturgy and the EIB have signed a first tranche of this financing worth €400 million of the total approved €1 billion. The loan will finance the start-up of new renewable energy plants and the repowering and hybridisation of existing ones. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate green energy equivalent to the approximate average … Continue reading Naturgy and the EIB agree on a €1 billion loan to invest in solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy projects in Spain
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TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
The French company argued that it would wait “four years” for another president more favorable to wind turbines. The wind farm was approved as part of the Biden administration’s green policy, which the president-elect pledged to reevaluate.TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne announced that the company would put “on hold” its project to develop an offshore wind … Continue reading TotalEnergies puts a large offshore wind project on hold in New York after Donald Trump’s victory
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More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 if industry it to meet global wind energy ambitions, new report from GWEC and GWO finds
The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to the Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation. The report finds that 40% of those roles will need to be filled by new … Continue reading More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 if industry it to meet global wind energy ambitions, new report from GWEC and GWO finds
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The changing shape of European energy storage
Energy storage has grown exponentially in Europe in recent years – and that pace is set to continue across the continent. So, how is the market evolving, and how can industrial players best position themselves to thrive in this fastmoving environment? We recently published an in-depth report – and infographic – that explores the changing … Continue reading The changing shape of European energy storage
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ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners
MoU signed with I? Enerji and Polat Enerji for the installation of E-175 EP5 wind turbines. ENERCON continues to play a leading role in the expansion of onshore wind power in Turkey. At the German-Turkish Energy Forum held today (27 November) in Berlin, the wind turbine manufacturer signed a letter of intent with Turkish energy … Continue reading ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners
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Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order for the 900 MW Nordseecluster B offshore wind project from RWE in Germany. This firm order announcement refers to the company’s announcement 09/2024 of 17 May 2024. The order includes 60 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and Vestas is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon … Continue reading Vestas secures 900 MW offshore wind power order from RWE in Germany
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Nine wind turbines to be built on Scotland’s largest island
Nine new wind turbines are set to be built on Scotland’s largest island. Three Lewis community landowners joined forces to create a wind farm plan to provide a sustainable income in the future. The project will comprise nine wind turbines, with hub heights of up to 110 metres. A moorland near Barvas was selected to … Continue reading Nine wind turbines to be built on Scotland’s largest island
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Naturgy to supply Amazon with energy produced by its fourth wind farm in Australia
Naturgy, through its subsidiary Global Power Generation (GPG), has put into operation its fourth wind farm in Australia, a facility with a capacity of 97 MW that will supply energy to the online retail giant Amazon. The project is called Hawkesdale and is located in the state of Victoria, Naturgy reported in a statement, which … Continue reading Naturgy to supply Amazon with energy produced by its fourth wind farm in Australia
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Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
In recent times, solar photovoltaic energy has experienced unprecedented growth in many countries. Spain is a particularly clear example, where more than 3 GW have been installed annually since 2019, with 5.5 GW installed last year (excluding self-consumption, which adds a significant contribution). As a result, solar energy is becoming one of the key players … Continue reading Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
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EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
Energy security has risen to the top of the EU’s political agenda, yet much remains to be done. The EU cannot continue relying on imported fossil fuels, putting its energy security in the hands of hostile nations. This becomes critical considering the US president-elect’s calls for reduced US military engagement in Europe. Solutions like wind, … Continue reading EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
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China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
China’s new renewable energy plan aims to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy consumption, setting ambitious targets for 2025 and 2030. Unlike previous plans focused primarily on capacity installation, the new strategy emphasizes maximizing renewable energy utilization through infrastructure upgrades and sectoral integration across industries, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. This shift is expected to … Continue reading China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
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Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy
Increasingly weather-dependent electricity production makes grid operation more complex. A plant in Hjuleberg, Sweden, is using a solution based on new smart technology, combining wind power and batteries to bring optimum stability to the grid. Wind and solar power are the fastest-growing energy sources in the world today, thanks to their low climate impact and … Continue reading Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy
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