‘The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe’ – WindEurope welcomes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to home-grown renewables as part of the agenda for her second mandate. It’s great she’s announced a new Clean Industrial Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do it … Continue reading Re-elected EU Commission President commits to clean industrial deal
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Nordex will offer the N169/5.X wind turbine for the US wind power market
Nordex is expanding its wind turbine portfolio in the 5 MW segment and launching a turbine variant of the proven Delta4000 platform, which is especially tailored to the needs of the US market. The N169/5.X has a rotor diameter of 169 meters and a nominal power of up to 5.5 megawatts. As is common with … Continue reading Nordex will offer the N169/5.X wind turbine for the US wind power market
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Vestas installs the prototype of the V172-7.2MW™, its most powerful onshore wind turbine
OEMs continue working on the next generation of their onshore products, now in the 7.X MW range. Vestas has announced on LinkedIn that it has completed the installation of the prototype of its V172-7.2MW™, the largest and most powerful in its onshore portfolio and based on the EnVentus platform. As usual, the prototype has been … Continue reading Vestas installs the prototype of the V172-7.2MW™, its most powerful onshore wind turbine
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Acciona Energía signs PPA with Iberostar Group for the supply of renewable electricity in Spain
ACCIONA Energía announced today a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 80GWh/year of 100% renewable electricity to Iberostar Group for 11 years. The supply will cover all the electricity requirements of Iberostar offices and hotels, and those of its World2meet travel division, throughout Spain. The electricity will come from ACCIONA Energía’s renewable energy facilities … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs PPA with Iberostar Group for the supply of renewable electricity in Spain
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The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
Obtaining access to the electrical grid is currently one of the main bottlenecks hindering the deployment of more renewable megawatts in Europe. And when I say grid access, I mean that the Transmission System Operator (TSO) of the corresponding country tells you how many megawatts and at which point of the grid you can connect … Continue reading The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
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Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
Brazil has a technical potential of more than 1,200 GW in offshore wind energy, according to a World Bank study. The research, carried out by DNV, suggests that the country could install up to 96 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050, provided appropriate strategies are implemented and key infrastructure is improved. The report “Scenarios … Continue reading Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
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Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
Green energy discharges reach historic highs and are now equivalent to all Spanish photovoltaic production in three months European electricity networks cannot cope. The huge amount of new renewable power to meet ambitious decarbonization goals is putting stale electricity transmission systems in a difficult position. Transportation, through electrical networks that are clearly insufficient, needs modernization … Continue reading Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
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Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power
Repsol and EDF Renovables have reached an exclusivity agreement to join forces for future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. Renewable generation projects are one of the strategic pillars of Repsol’s energy transition process. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set … Continue reading Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power
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Floating offshore wind energy outlook
Offshore wind, with its high capacity factors and growing competitiveness, continues to gain increasing attention within the context of the global transition to renewable energy. In particular, floating offshore wind is gaining particular interest among stakeholders, owing both to the significant wind energy potential available in open water areas, and the broader social acceptance of … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy outlook
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Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, indicated today that there is a portfolio of 35 renewable energy projects that can be developed in Peru. “We have almost 35 renewable energy projects, but that also has to require a series of permits,” he said on TV Perú. Rómulo Mucho indicated that, for this year, … Continue reading Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
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EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
‘The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe’ – WindEurope welcomes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to home-grown renewables as part of the agenda for her second mandate. It’s great she’s announced a new EU Clean Competitiveness Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do … Continue reading EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
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Vestas wins order for 117 MW of wind power in the US
Vestas has received a 117 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 26 V150-4.5 MW™ wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 117 MW of wind power in the US
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ACP Backs Federal Grant to Boost Offshore Wind Investment in Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) supports a first-of-its-kind proposal by Maine and Massachusetts for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. The states’ joint application seeks nearly $200 million to bolster critical port infrastructure essential for unlocking the potential of offshore wind in northern New England and is the only CPRG proposal focused on … Continue reading ACP Backs Federal Grant to Boost Offshore Wind Investment in Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
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RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
RWE has been granted a feasibility licence from the Australian Government for the development of an offshore wind farm close to the Kent Group islands in the Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in the state of Victoria. This area is Australia’s first designated offshore wind zone. This licence approval grants RWE, a key global … Continue reading RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
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Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
Envision Energy has unveiled a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing and assembling the wind turbines and components, including blades, nacelles and hubs in the Middle East. Envision Energy said its joint venture partners include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries to accelerate the wind power growth throughout the Middle East. Financial details … Continue reading Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
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Nordex installs the world’s first N175/6.X wind turbine in Germany
On July 12, the Nordex Group installed the world’s first N175/6.X turbine at the Bürgerwindpark Janneby (community wind farm) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. On July 12, the Nordex Group installed the world’s first N175/6.X turbine at the Bürgerwindpark Janneby (community wind farm) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a rotor swept area of ??24,053 square meters and a … Continue reading Nordex installs the world’s first N175/6.X wind turbine in Germany
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
In the second week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. These increases were favored by the drop in wind energy production and the increase in temperatures, which caused demand to rise in most markets. Almost all markets registered negative prices in some hours. Solar energy production … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
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Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, and another 150 MW plant from M Renewables.The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, … Continue reading Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
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Nordex announces strong order intake of 3.4 GW of wind power in the first half of 2024
Order intake for wind turbines in the first half of 2024 increased by 27% year-on-year to 3,357 MW.Stable prices continued with an ASP of 0.89 million euros per MW in the first half of 2024. In the first half of 2024, the Nordex Group secured 3,357 MW of orders in the Projects segment (excluding the … Continue reading Nordex announces strong order intake of 3.4 GW of wind power in the first half of 2024
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WindTwin, Iberdrola project pioneering a new era of optimization of offshore wind energy
Revolutionising Wind Power Forecasting and Management through Cutting-Edge Digital Twin Technology. The offshore wind energy sector is poised for a significant transformation with the launch of WinDTwin, a groundbreaking European-funded project aimed at revolutionising wind power production forecasting and management. With a grant of €6 million, this three-year initiative unites a diverse consortium of 13 … Continue reading WindTwin, Iberdrola project pioneering a new era of optimization of offshore wind energy
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