“BP’s $7 billion annual buyback program does not appear to be covered from 2025 onwards,” HSBC’s Kim Fustier said in a note last month when the bank downgraded the company. The wind farms, spread across seven states, are all operational and have a combined capacity of 1.7GW, of which BP owns 1.3GW. Analysts at RBC … Continue reading BP announces sale of US onshore wind portfolio to focus on photovoltaiv (PV)
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Sustainable procurement slashes carbon footprint from wind farm construction
When Swedish Bruzaholm wind farm is completed next autumn it will not only produce fossil free power. It will also be a shining example of how sustainable procurement can spur innovative ideas and bring the carbon footprint from construction down to a minimum. Facts Vattenfall Sustainable Procurement We aim to be net zero by 2040 … Continue reading Sustainable procurement slashes carbon footprint from wind farm construction
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Global wind turbine orders in H1 hit 91.2 GW, up 23% year-on-year
H1 outpaces H2 2023 by 11 GW of wind power, China boosts demand as Western OEMs struggle to compete. Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1, with 91.2 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 23 percent increase year-over-year (YOY), according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Globally, investment by developers in H1 … Continue reading Global wind turbine orders in H1 hit 91.2 GW, up 23% year-on-year
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Wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV) overtake fossil fuels in EU electricity production for the first time
Data reveals that in the first six months of 2024, renewables overtook fossil fuels in EU electricity production. The European Commission announced that for the first time, wind and solar PV sources have overtaken fossil fuels in electricity generation in the European Union. According to published data, in the first half of 2024, more than … Continue reading Wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV) overtake fossil fuels in EU electricity production for the first time
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JSW Energy commissions 300 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu
JSW Energy Ltd on Sunday announced that its step-down subsidiary, JSW Renew Energy Two Limited, has successfully completed commissioning for the 300 MW ISTS-connected wind power project awarded by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) tranche X located at Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu. “This marks the first-ever greenfield wind power plant commissioned by the company for … Continue reading JSW Energy commissions 300 MW wind power project in Tamil Nadu
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Ørsted is the global leader in offshore wind and one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world
After more than 30 years of innovation, dedication and hard work leading the renewable energy industry, we’ve built more wind farms at sea than any other company in the world. The world’s first, the world’s largest. Taiwan’s biggest, the U.S.’s first, among many others. And this year, we’re building more renewable energy capacity than ever … Continue reading Ørsted is the global leader in offshore wind and one of the largest renewable energy companies in the world
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US Wind approves offshore wind energy project in Maryland
Offshore wind power is coming to Maryland, and with it, jobs. Earlier this month, the Biden administration approved Baltimore-based US Wind’s project to install wind turbines about 10 miles off the coast of Ocean City. The offshore wind farm could generate more than two gigawatts of wind energy and power more than 718,000 homes, according … Continue reading US Wind approves offshore wind energy project in Maryland
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AMEA Power to develop largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Egypt
The projects will bring AMEA Power’s total capacity in Egypt to 2,000 MW of wind and photovoltaic (PV) power, accompanied by 900 MWh of battery energy storage systems.AMEA Power will invest an additional $800 million in two major renewable energy projects in Egypt, reinforcing its commitment to the country’s clean energy transition. The projects will … Continue reading AMEA Power to develop largest solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Egypt
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Kyrgyzstan starts construction of first wind power plant
Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers – Head of the Presidential Administration of the Kyrgyz Republic Akylbek Zhaparov and Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk took part in the ceremony of laying the capsule for the construction of a wind power plant in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region, Kabar reports. The investment … Continue reading Kyrgyzstan starts construction of first wind power plant
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Piauí authorizes operation of wind power plant with more than 300 MW
The Grupo Ventos de São Zacarias project, in the municipality of Simões, focuses on the socio-environmental and economic responsibility of the region.Piauí has ??established itself as one of the largest renewable energy generators in the country. This week, another project received authorization for test operations: the Grupo Ventos de São Zacarias wind farm, which received … Continue reading Piauí authorizes operation of wind power plant with more than 300 MW
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Wind turbine orders and supply chain investments are up
WindEurope’s Autumn Wind Energy Data shows Europe built 6.4 GW of new wind farms in the first half of 2024. Turbine orders were up year on year and auction volumes are strong. But grid bottlenecks are delaying projects. And it’s challenging right now to get big new investments over the line. Further improvements are needed … Continue reading Wind turbine orders and supply chain investments are up
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Danish offshore wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd inaugurated
Today, Danish Minister of Environment, Magnus Heunicke, Vattenfall’s Head of Wind Helene Biström and Country Manager for Vattenfall Denmark Anne Mette Traberg, officially inaugurated the two wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd. Combined, the winds farms are expected to generate an annual production of 1.5 TWh fossil-free electricity, equal the consumption of 350,000 households. … Continue reading Danish offshore wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd inaugurated
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Ørsted places first wind power order with Nordex in Ireland
Ørsted has placed an order with Nordex Group to supply and install nine N133/4800 wind turbines for the 43 MW Farranrory wind farm in Ireland. The order also includes a Premium Plus service contract under which Nordex will maintain the turbines for a period of 20 years from the date of commencement of service. The … Continue reading Ørsted places first wind power order with Nordex in Ireland
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The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
The Galician Government invoked this Wednesday the complicity and support of the European institutions to “unblock” the deployment of wind energy in Galicia and thus be able to comply with the decarbonisation objectives that emanate from the European Green Pact. Accompanied by several collaborators, the Minister of the Environment of the Xunta, Ángeles Vázquez, held … Continue reading The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
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Draghi report: 6 key things for wind energy
On 9 September former European Central Bank Governor Mario Draghi released a report on Europe’s competitiveness. It’s right on the money on the energy transition – on the need for it and on what’s needed to deliver it. Mario Draghi was ready to do “whatever it takes” to preserve the euro in 2012. His report … Continue reading Draghi report: 6 key things for wind energy
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BlueFloat Energy’s vision for offshore wind in New Zealand
Nathan Turner, Country Manager New Zealand at offshore wind developer, BlueFloat Energy, has a powerful vision for the role of offshore wind in New Zealand’s energy system in 2050. A clear and ambitious long-term strategy to maximise our renewable resources will have resulted in ~8 GW of built offshore wind capacity. Moreover, the offshore wind … Continue reading BlueFloat Energy’s vision for offshore wind in New Zealand
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
September starts with price rises in European electricity markets except in the Iberian market thanks to renewable energy. In the week of September 2, prices rose in most European electricity markets. The increase in demand, together with lower solar energy production in most markets, favored this behavior. The MIBEL market was the exception, where prices … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
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EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%
With a combined capacity of 124.5 MWp (115.5 MWac), the Konary wind-solar hybrid project produced over 180 GWh for the Polish grid, increasing the renewable production of the site up to almost 20%; This was the first renewable hybrid project in Poland and showcases how combining renewable energy technologies on the same site allows adding … Continue reading EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%
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Jumbo Offshore completes TP T&I scope atYunlin Offshore Wind Farm
Jumbo Offshore has completed its TP (transition piece) T&I (transport & installation scope) on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan under a contract with Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. For its role on the project, Jumbo Offshore deployed its DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Jumbo Javelin. Reliable project execution Prior to undertaking the … Continue reading Jumbo Offshore completes TP T&I scope atYunlin Offshore Wind Farm
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Pampa Energía announced a new wind farm in Bahía Blanca
This project, which represents an investment of 500 million dollars, will have an installed capacity of 300 MW, making it one of the most significant wind energy developments in the region. The announcement was made during the visit of the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, to the works of the Pampa … Continue reading Pampa Energía announced a new wind farm in Bahía Blanca
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