Category Archives: Wind Energy

Suzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy Limited

NTPC Green Energy Limited, the Renewables Arm of India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC Limited, partners with India’s Largest Wind Energy OEM for the Nation’s Single Largest Wind Energy Order. After reporting strong FY 25 Q1 results, Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced bagging India’s largest wind energy order from NTPC Green … Continue reading Suzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy Limited

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ICE signs 9 contracts with private companies to produce wind power and photovoltaic for 166 megawatts in Costa Rica

Five photovoltaic (PV) plants and four wind energy plants, built by the private sector, will come into operation between 2026 and 2027.In total, the electrical projects will contribute 166 megawatts to the national grid, according to the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE), when signing the commitment letters. Numu Solar Liberia Los Tecales Solar Nandayure … Continue reading ICE signs 9 contracts with private companies to produce wind power and photovoltaic for 166 megawatts in Costa Rica

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New study reveals that photovoltaic and wind power is now cheaper than coal and gas power plants

New research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems reveals that solar photovoltaics — converting solar energy into electricity — produce cheaper electricity than coal or gas, even when combined with batteries. The Fraunhofer Institute has been collecting data on the costs of different energy sources, like wind, nuclear, and coal, since 2010. While … Continue reading New study reveals that photovoltaic and wind power is now cheaper than coal and gas power plants

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Vestas secures first US offshore wind order for 810 MW Empire Wind 1 wind farm

Vestas has secured an 810 MW offshore wind order from Equinor for the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm in New York. The order includes 54 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and marks Vestas’ first US order for an offshore platform and its industry-leading, certified V236-15.0 MW wind turbine. The order includes supply, delivery and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas secures first US offshore wind order for 810 MW Empire Wind 1 wind farm

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Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions

Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by painting a single blade of the turbine black. Wind energy has a significant role during a time of climate change, rising energy demands and a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, but it poses risks … Continue reading Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions

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Five companies eligible to bid in first-ever wind auction off the Oregon coast

The federal government has published the details of an offshore wind auction. Companies are bidding on who will get to deploy the first floating wind turbines off the coast of Southern Oregon. Avangrid, which is owned by the Spanish electric utility Iberdrola, is the co-owner of the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. … Continue reading Five companies eligible to bid in first-ever wind auction off the Oregon coast

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Wind energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) power are assuming a key role in Germany’s energy supply

Taking a tailwind for wind power: more and more electricity from renewable sources. Germany is increasingly obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources. In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity generated from wind power, solar photovoltaic plants, hydropower and biomass reached a record 61.5 percent of total electricity production, according to the Federal … Continue reading Wind energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) power are assuming a key role in Germany’s energy supply

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7,000 MW offshore wind power projects in Ho Chi Minh City’s island district (Vietnam)

Two investors have proposed offshore wind power projects in Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, with a total capacity of up to 7,000MW, according to Nguyen Thi Kim Ngoc, deputy director of the municipal Department of Industry and Trade. This update came during a working session between the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee and … Continue reading 7,000 MW offshore wind power projects in Ho Chi Minh City’s island district (Vietnam)

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Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 28% during 2023 in Spain

For the first time in history, in 2023, renewable energy in Spain has exceeded 50% of annual generation. The installed capacity of the generating park in Spain has increased by 5.2%, ending 2023 with 125,620 MW. The installed renewable capacity in the national electricity system has increased by 6.3 GW, which has allowed reaching a … Continue reading Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 28% during 2023 in Spain

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Avangrid’s New England Wind 1 Project Selected by Massachusetts In Offshore Wind Solicitation

New England Wind 1 to Provide 791 Megawatts of Clean, Reliable Offshore Wind Power to Massachusetts by 2029, Advancing Critical State Climate Targets. Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has been awarded 791 Megawatts (MW) by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the multi-state … Continue reading Avangrid’s New England Wind 1 Project Selected by Massachusetts In Offshore Wind Solicitation

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Iberdrola secures 791 MW of offshore wind power in the United States

Iberdrola has announced that its US subsidiary, Avangrid, has been awarded a contract to build a large-scale offshore wind farm in the State of Massachusetts. This new facility, called ‘New England Wind 1’, will have a capacity of 791 megawatts (MW) and will supply energy to more than 400,000 homes, becoming a key project for … Continue reading Iberdrola secures 791 MW of offshore wind power in the United States

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Are Chinese wind turbines financeable in Europe?

An interesting article by Clément Weber, consultant at Green Giraffe Advisory, on whether Chinese wind turbines are financeable in the European offshore wind power market. The article arises from the latest news starring Mingyang: Clément’s analysis is quite thorough, reaching a rather interesting conclusion: Western OEMs can breathe easy. Even without a protectionist policy, there … Continue reading Are Chinese wind turbines financeable in Europe?

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Voltaire, the largest wind turbine installation vessel in the world

In parallel to the growth of offshore wind turbines, installation vessels have also had to grow. This has led to significant investments in new installation vessels, such as in the case of the Belgian company Jan de Nul, which has commissioned the construction of the largest wind turbine installation vessel (jack-up vessel) in the world, … Continue reading Voltaire, the largest wind turbine installation vessel in the world

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Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic

The Republic of Moldova has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost renewable energy production by offering a comprehensive set of investment incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors. Key measures include priority access to connection approvals for auction winners, long-term fixed-rate contracts for up to 15 years, and support mechanisms for both small and large-scale producers. … Continue reading Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic

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ACP and RENEW Northeast Statement on New England Offshore Wind Project Awards

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast released the following statements from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind and Francis Pullaro, President of RENEW Northeast after Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced 3 offshore wind project contract awards totaling 2,878 megawatts (MW) of new offshore wind capacity. Massachusetts has chosen to contract … Continue reading ACP and RENEW Northeast Statement on New England Offshore Wind Project Awards

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Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy

Back in January, when I looked ahead to the US elections on 5 November, I predicted “plenty of twists and turns in the race”. That turned out to be something of an understatement. President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the running, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, transformed the contest. … Continue reading Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy

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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan

Zhong Neng is the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan to be completed ahead of schedule. It is the second offshore wind farm completed in Taiwan this year by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, following the inauguration of the 600MW Changfang-Xidao. At a ceremony yesterday in Taipei, Taiwan, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) officially celebrated construction completion of … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan

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US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project

President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced final approval of a wind project off the coast of Maryland, bringing the U.S. halfway to its goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of the clean energy technology by 2030. The project is the 10th approved by Biden’s Interior Department. He has made offshore wind a cornerstone of his … Continue reading US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project

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ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm

On Thursday, September 5, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) and the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) signed a financing contract for ?37.4 billion for the purpose of remodeling and expanding the Tejona Wind Farm, located in Tilarán, Guanacaste. The modernization of the plant will increase its installed capacity to 42 megawatts, consolidating its … Continue reading ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm

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ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued the Record of Decision (ROD) for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking the 10th offshore wind project receiving federal approval in less than four years: “This … Continue reading ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project

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