The Indonesian government aims to increase wind power capacity by 5 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, tapping into the country’s huge wind potential, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) announced on Friday. On Friday in Jakarta, Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) Eniya Listiani Dewi stressed that this goal is … Continue reading Indonesia aims to increase 5 GW of wind power by 2030
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Havfram contracted for transport and installation services for wind turbines in the Nordlicht Cluster
Vattenfall and BASF have signed a contract with the Norwegian company Havfram to provide low-carbon transport and installation services for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. Havfram will deploy one of its state-of-the-art, low-emission wind turbine installation vessels for the construction of the two wind farms. Havfram’s new … Continue reading Havfram contracted for transport and installation services for wind turbines in the Nordlicht Cluster
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Nordex expands its N175/6.X wind turbine tower portfolio with a hybrid tower with a hub height of 200 metres
The Nordex Group is expanding its range of towers for the N175/6.X turbine with a hybrid tower with the highest hub height to date of 200 metres. Due to the large hub height of 200 meters, the turbine’s rotor with a diameter of 175 meters moves in wind currents with much higher speeds and less … Continue reading Nordex expands its N175/6.X wind turbine tower portfolio with a hybrid tower with a hub height of 200 metres
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Avangrid shareholders approve Iberdrola’s takeover of the company
During their Annual General Meeting,Avangrid shareholders approved Iberdrola’s acquisition of 18.4% of Avangrid’s share capital through a merger operation. The transaction received overwhelming support from the company’s shareholders: The acquisition, which began in March, will result in Avangrid being delisted from trading on the US stock exchange. The operation will see the company chaired by Ignacio Galán … Continue reading Avangrid shareholders approve Iberdrola’s takeover of the company
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How PJM Can Reform Its Interconnection Processes to Expedite Battery Storage and Avoid Looming Electricity Shortfall
PJM Interconnection (PJM), America’s largest electric grid operator with a service territory that spans 13 states and the District of Columbia, risks a shortfall of electricity within the next six years yet continues to apply processes that discourage the deployment of battery energy storage systems (BESS), according to a new Gabel Associates, Inc. report commissioned by the … Continue reading How PJM Can Reform Its Interconnection Processes to Expedite Battery Storage and Avoid Looming Electricity Shortfall
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RWE signs contract with Lamprell to supply transition pieces for two of its UK Norfolk offshore wind projects
RWE, one of the world’s leaders in offshore wind, has awarded two key contracts to Lamprell Energy Limited for the future supply of transition pieces to its two east coast UK offshore wind projects currently under development, Norfolk Vanguard West and Norfolk Vanguard East. The award underlines RWE’s continued commitment to progressing the development of … Continue reading RWE signs contract with Lamprell to supply transition pieces for two of its UK Norfolk offshore wind projects
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109 MW: Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Latvia
The Nordex Group has been present for many years in the Baltic countries of Estonia and Lithuania and now the company will also expand to Latvia for the first time. Sia Laflora Energy, a subsidiary of the peat extraction and processing company Laflora, has placed an order for the supply and installation of 16 N175/6.X … Continue reading 109 MW: Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Latvia
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Foundations of onshore wind turbines: current situation and trends
The objectives of the European Union for the next years when it comes to achieving climate neutrality in 2050 and drastically reducing the emission of GHG (greenhouse gas) by 2030 are great opportunities for the wind sector for the next years. To achieve the targets, the cost reduction of the new wind turbine models continues … Continue reading Foundations of onshore wind turbines: current situation and trends
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Enercon wind turbines with a total capacity of 104 MW for Luxembourg
ENERCON and the renewable energy company Soler entered into a turbine supply agreement: The contract was signed during WindEnergy in Hamburg and comprises the installation of 3 x E-115 EP3, 20 x E-138 EP3 and 1x E-175 EP5 with a total capacity of 104 MW across the country of Luxembourg. It is the first time, … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines with a total capacity of 104 MW for Luxembourg
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Acciona wants to install 3GW wind farm in Western Australia
A renewable energy company has released plans to build the largest onshore wind farm outside China in Western Australia’s booming energy corridor. Spain’s Acciona Energy wants to install 400 6.2-megawatt wind turbines as part of its 3-gigawatt Bellwether project in the state’s Great Southern region.The proposed wind farm would dwarf the next-largest projects in the … Continue reading Acciona wants to install 3GW wind farm in Western Australia
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Nordex receives provisional type certificate for N175/6.X wind turbine
TÜV SÜD has issued the IECRE provisional type certificate (P-TC) for the N175/6.X wind turbines and handed it over to the Nordex Group at WindEnergy Hamburg on 24 September 2024. With the receipt of the provisional type certificate, the Nordex Group can now start series production of the N175/6.X while field tests are being carried … Continue reading Nordex receives provisional type certificate for N175/6.X wind turbine
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Portugal: RWE to support Port of Setúbal to become a logistic hub for floating offshore wind
RWE is collaborating with the Port Authority of Setúbal to facilitate enhancements in its port infrastructure, supporting Portugal’s ambitious industrialisation objectives linked to the development of floating offshore wind energy. This agreement underscores a strong commitment to leveraging shared knowledge and expertise to drive industrial growth in Portuguese ports. Through a Letter of Support, RWE … Continue reading Portugal: RWE to support Port of Setúbal to become a logistic hub for floating offshore wind
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of September
In the third week of September, prices in most major European electricity markets were higher than the previous week. The decline in solar and wind energy production in most markets favored this trend. Despite the weekly decline, wind energy production reached levels not seen in several months in Spain, Portugal and France on the 17th. … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of September
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The revolution of renewable energy in China
In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, setting determined goals and accomplishing extraordinary milestones. As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy sources, China’s efforts in renewable energy serve as a model for other nations. China set a target of decarbonization and to become … Continue reading The revolution of renewable energy in China
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Türkiye’s shift to wind power and photovoltaic (PV) stalls in 2023
Türkiye’s shift toward renewables stalled in 2023, with wind production declining for the first time and Poland surpassing Türkiye in solar photovoltaic (PV) generation. Wind turbines used to generate electricity are seen near the town of Susurluk in Balikesir province, Türkiye, August 31, 2017. (Reuters Photo) A report by Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute highlights … Continue reading Türkiye’s shift to wind power and photovoltaic (PV) stalls in 2023
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Idris Elba partners with Octopus Energy to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm
Octopus Energy has signed a partnership agreement with Sherbro Alliance Partners. Only 28% of Sierra Leone’s population has access to electricity, according to Octopus.Octopus Energy has signed a partnership agreement with Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP) to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm starting next year. SAP is an infrastructure development company co-founded by award-winning actor … Continue reading Idris Elba partners with Octopus Energy to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm
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The wind sector welcomes the approval of the new Royal Decree on offshore wind power as one of the drivers for achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC
Approval of the update of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan 2023-2030. Achievable objectives for wind power in Spain Following the approval of the PNIEC, the installation objectives for wind power for 2030 of 62 GW are maintained, which include 3 GW of offshore wind power, already reflected in the draft circulated in 2023. … Continue reading The wind sector welcomes the approval of the new Royal Decree on offshore wind power as one of the drivers for achieving the objectives of the new PNIEC
Continue readingNordex to supply 41 wind turbines for wind power in Poland
The planned expansion of the wind farm with a further 12 wind turbines will bring the project to a total of 190.8 MW Nordex has received an order for the supply and installation of wind turbines for the Miejska Górka wind farm in Poland. The Group will supply 41 N117/3600 wind turbines with a total … Continue reading Nordex to supply 41 wind turbines for wind power in Poland
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GE Vernova signs wind power agreements in Spain
GE Vernova has announced that it has signed several wind power agreements in Spain during the second quarter of 2024. These projects will help support Spain’s ambitious renewable energy goals and will continue to contribute to the Spanish wind industry. GE Vernova has the second largest installed base among wind turbine manufacturers according to the … Continue reading GE Vernova signs wind power agreements in Spain
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Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power
81% of renewable additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, offering countries a compelling business and investment case to triple renewables by 2030. In 2023, the global weighted average levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) from newly commissioned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind energy, offshore wind and hydropower fell. Between 2022 and 2023, … Continue reading Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power
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