Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has sold a 277 MW wind portfolio in Italy. This transaction demonstrates Vestas Development’s ability to continue developing viable, high-quality wind projects in Italy, one of its strategic markets in Europe. The projects included in this portfolio have been developed by Vestas and are designed for Vestas technology. “This sale demonstrates … Continue reading Vestas Development sells 277 MW wind portfolio in Italy
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OX2 secures photovoltaic plant of 165 MW and wind power plant of 40 MW at government auctions in Poland
OX2 has won contracts for the sale of electricity at government auctions in Poland, thus gaining support for a photovoltaic (PV) plant of 165 MW and a wind farm of 40 MW. The 40 MW wind farm project is located in south-eastern Poland and will be the eighth wind farm by OX2 in Poland. In … Continue reading OX2 secures photovoltaic plant of 165 MW and wind power plant of 40 MW at government auctions in Poland
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Rosatom to build 100 MW wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan
Rosatom Renewable Energy, the wind energy division of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, has signed an investment agreement with the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan to build and operate a 100 MW wind farm in the village of Kok-Moinok, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The agreement was formalized by Taalaibek Ibraev, Minister of Energy … Continue reading Rosatom to build 100 MW wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan
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Vestas secures 108 MW wind order in Australia
Vestas has secured a new order in Australia as part of its Q4 order, in partnership with Bright Energy Investments and Synergy for the Warradarge Stage Two wind farm. The project will feature 30 V136-3.6 MW wind turbines, delivering a total capacity of 108 MW. Vestas will also provide a 30-year Active Output Management (AOM) … Continue reading Vestas secures 108 MW wind order in Australia
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Algeria is considering installing 1,000 megawatts of wind power as part of the expansion of renewable energy
The Algerian Ministry of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy is studying the launch of a 1,000-megawatt wind power project, after a recent study revealed that Algeria has “considerable potential” in this field, Noureddine Yassaa, State Secretary for Renewable Energy, said on Wednesday in Algiers. During a speech at the 2nd international workshop on renewable energy, … Continue reading Algeria is considering installing 1,000 megawatts of wind power as part of the expansion of renewable energy
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Vestas secures 315 MW order for offshore wind power project in Japan
Vestas has received a 315 MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita offshore wind farm in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The project is being developed by Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC., a consortium consisting of JERA Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Tohoku EPCO) and ITOCHU Corp. … Continue reading Vestas secures 315 MW order for offshore wind power project in Japan
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Spain has 29 projects from the EU Innovation Fund, with more than 1,286 million in aid
Spain has a total of 29 projects awarded under the EU Innovation Fund, linked to a volume of aid of 1,286 million euros, making it the country with the most beneficiary projects. The projects, widely distributed geographically, will be developed in very diverse sectors, such as the manufacture of photovoltaic modules and wind turbines, the … Continue reading Spain has 29 projects from the EU Innovation Fund, with more than 1,286 million in aid
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Argentina: historic record in wind power with 68 wind farms in operation
Wind farms in Argentina. Although the history of wind farms in Argentina has several decades already, its boom began about 10 years ago, with the help of the RenovAr program. To date, throughout the country, there are 68 wind farms in operation. And, last month they contributed a record generation of 2,249 GW/h. According to … Continue reading Argentina: historic record in wind power with 68 wind farms in operation
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Chinese wind power projects illuminate Uzbek homes
In today’s world, green has become the defining color of the New Era in China, with green development emerging as a significant feature of Chinese modernization. Green development, which seeks to promote harmony between humanity and nature while maximizing economic and social benefits with minimal resource consumption, has now become a global consensus. China is … Continue reading Chinese wind power projects illuminate Uzbek homes
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Vestas secures 99 MW order for wind power repowering at Molar de Molinar and Isabela wind farms in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Iberdrola has placed a 99 MW order for the repowering of the Molar de Molinar and Isabela wind farms, located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The contracts include the supply and installation of 11 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and 11 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines respectively, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service … Continue reading Vestas secures 99 MW order for wind power repowering at Molar de Molinar and Isabela wind farms in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Wind power and photovoltaic solar energy overtakes thermal power in China’s coal-rich Inner Mongolia
The installed new energy capacity, which includes wind power and photovoltaic solar energy, in North China’s coal-rich Inner Mongolia autonomous region has surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding the region’s installed thermal power capacity for the first time. Inner Mongolia has achieved this milestone one year ahead of schedule, most recently having connected a 1-million-kilowatt photovoltaic … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic solar energy overtakes thermal power in China’s coal-rich Inner Mongolia
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EBRD supports the largest onshore wind project in Africa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting renewable energy and low?carbon technologies in Egypt by arranging a syndicated loan worth US$ 275 million for the construction and operation of the largest wind farm in Africa. The US$ 275 million syndicated loan to Suez Wind consists of a US$ 200 million A loan … Continue reading EBRD supports the largest onshore wind project in Africa
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BP wins Japanese offshore wind auction
Japan is advancing its national green power initiatives, with Jera Co., Marubeni Corporation, and BP emerging as winners in the latest offshore wind auction.The government has awarded projects totaling approximately 1 gigawatt of capacity. A consortium including Jera will develop a project near Aomori Prefecture, while another consortium with Marubeni and BP will focus on … Continue reading BP wins Japanese offshore wind auction
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Iberdrola completes merger with Avangrid
Iberdrola today completed its merger with US subsidiary Avangrid after acquiring the 18.4% of the shares it did not already control. Avangrid shareholders will receive $35.75 per share, and the company will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The operation was completed after the green light was given by the Federal Energy Regulatory … Continue reading Iberdrola completes merger with Avangrid
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Masdar expands photovoltaic and wind power portfolio in Europe
Masdar has acquired Saeta Yield and partnered with Endesa S.A. in Spain. UAE’s clean energy leader has acquired Saeta, an established renewables platform with an operating portfolio of 745MW of predominantly wind assets, and a 1.6GW development pipeline in Spain and Portugal, for an enterprise value of €1.2 billion.Masdar is also partnering with Endesa in … Continue reading Masdar expands photovoltaic and wind power portfolio in Europe
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Wind energy takes center stage in the second-to-last week of 2024 and, together with lower demand, drives down electricity market prices across Europe
In the penultimate week of 2024, prices in the main European electricity markets fell, after several weeks of increases. This fall was favored by increased wind energy production and lower electricity demand, associated with cooler temperatures. In addition, solar photovoltaic energy production increased in several markets, and again broke records for a December day in … Continue reading Wind energy takes center stage in the second-to-last week of 2024 and, together with lower demand, drives down electricity market prices across Europe
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Another US offshore wind farm approved as Trump threatens offshore wind
The wind farm is owned by EDP Renewables and Engie.On Friday, US regulators approved the 11th offshore wind farm in the United States. The 2.4 GW Southcoast Wind project, to be built off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has been approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The project plans involve … Continue reading Another US offshore wind farm approved as Trump threatens offshore wind
Continue readingWind energy project in El Chocón (Argentina) with 31 Vestas wind turbines
A few kilometres from the town, the construction of a wind farm with a capacity of 185 MW is planned.Villa El Chocón could have a new project with the Las Campanas wind energy park. The Akros firm presented an initiative for a 185 MW plant and is currently looking for investors to finance its construction. … Continue reading Wind energy project in El Chocón (Argentina) with 31 Vestas wind turbines
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Amazon invests in wind power in Greece
Amazon is investing in three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece, its largest renewable energy deal in the country to date. These wind farms will help match the company’s electricity use in the region with carbon-free energy while supporting Greece’s goal of transitioning to more renewable electricity sources. In total, Amazon signed four Power Purchase … Continue reading Amazon invests in wind power in Greece
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China’s wind power installed capacity reached 490 GW
China’s wind power installed capacity sees expansion amid green transition push. China’s installed capacity of wind power has continued to grow as the country accelerates its push for a green transition, official data showed Friday. Wind power installed capacity in the country reached 490 GW at the end of November, rising 19.2% year on year, … Continue reading China’s wind power installed capacity reached 490 GW
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