Category Archives: Wind Energy

CCR signs agreement with Neoenergia for self-production of wind energy

Neoenergia (NEOE3) reported this Monday (11) that it signed an agreement with subsidiaries of CCR (CCRO3) for the self-production of wind energy, the first of its kind signed by the mobility infrastructure group and which will cover 60% of the company’s current energy demand. The alliance, signed with the CCR concessionaires that operate the São … Continue reading CCR signs agreement with Neoenergia for self-production of wind energy

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India adds 20 GW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity in last 9 months

Capacity additions led by solar PV. India remains the leader in renewable energy, having added 20,146 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV and wind capacity in the first nine months of the year (9M 2024). According to JMK Research, solar PV accounted for the largest share of new capacity, at 17,444 megawatts (MW), while wind added … Continue reading India adds 20 GW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity in last 9 months

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NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030

Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero path by … Continue reading NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030

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Iberdrola obtains environmental permit for its first wind power repowering project in Spain

This is the environmental permit for the Molar de Molinar wind farm in Castilla – La Mancha. The company will upgrade two onshore wind farms in the region, which will go from 139 wind turbines to 22. The upgrade involves replacing the old wind turbines with more modern, more powerful ones equipped with the latest … Continue reading Iberdrola obtains environmental permit for its first wind power repowering project in Spain

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What’s next for energy after the US elections?

President Trump plans a sharp change of direction. The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and climate. … Continue reading What’s next for energy after the US elections?

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Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign an agreement to manufacture the nacelles for the SG15.0-236 DD wind turbine

We recently discussed Doosan Enerbility, the South Korean manufacturer, in Windletter and wondered how a niche manufacturer with just 300 MW installed could be profitable or remain active in the sector, considering the competition and narrow margins. Well, Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility have just signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) through which Doosan would … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign an agreement to manufacture the nacelles for the SG15.0-236 DD wind turbine

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Iran’s wind power and photovoltaic plant capacity increased by 500 MW by mid-March

According to SATBA data for the end of the sixth month of the Iranian calendar of Shahrivar (September 21), the share of wind power plants is 29 percent, and that of photovoltaic (PV) power plants, with 595.16 MW, is 60 percent.“Taking into account the capacity of new power plants under construction, by the end of … Continue reading Iran’s wind power and photovoltaic plant capacity increased by 500 MW by mid-March

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The complex world of wind turbine standards

From 4,000-year-old windmills in Persia to floating wind turbines in the North Sea, wind energy has evolved from rudimentary technology to a highly advanced and strategic component of modern energy infrastructure. Today, the unique requirements of turbine design and lengthy qualification processes are moulding its development. Here, Patricia Vázquez, carbon key account manager for wind … Continue reading The complex world of wind turbine standards

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Uzbekistan aims to have more than 18,000 MW of wind energy and photovoltaic solar power by 2030

By 2026, Uzbekistan plans to have 5,000 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and wind capacity, and by 2030 this figure is expected to exceed 18,000 MW. This would allow the country to produce 50 billion kWh of electricity per year, save 15 billion cubic meters of natural gas and avoid the emission of 21 million tons … Continue reading Uzbekistan aims to have more than 18,000 MW of wind energy and photovoltaic solar power by 2030

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Would it make sense to design wind energy projects based on the price of energy?

A fascinating article by Kiko Maza analyzes the possibility of designing wind farms with the goal of maximizing captured revenue in the electricity market rather than maximizing generated energy. In other words, challenging the traditional model of maximizing AEP (Annual Energy Production) with a new model that maximizes AEV (Annual Energy Value). The article stems … Continue reading Would it make sense to design wind energy projects based on the price of energy?

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The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic

The transition to sustainable energy faces challenges as Trump outlines fossil fuel production strategies. He is a skeptic and an ignoramus when it comes to everything related to climate change, and nothing good can be expected from an already well-known character.Trump has already declared his hatred of wind energy by spreading lies and falsehoods again … Continue reading The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic

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Vestas secures 203 MW wind power order in the US

Vestas announced a significant order for wind turbines in the Americas region as part of its fourth quarter order. Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has selected Vestas for the Lotus wind farm in the US. The order includes a power capacity of 203 MW, using Vestas V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. To support the project, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas secures 203 MW wind power order in the US

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Nordex improves results in first nine months

Wind turbine sales in the first nine months grow by 14 percent to €5.1 billion. EBITDA margin improves to 3.7 percent.Working capital remains stable at -7.3 percent€159 million of free cash flow generation in the third quarter. EBITDA margins for the full year are expected to be closer to the upper end of the margin … Continue reading Nordex improves results in first nine months

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Global wind turbine orders by manufacturer in Q3

Cristian Bogdan Dinca, an analyst at BloombergNEF, shared on LinkedIn a chart detailing wind turbine orders by manufacturer in Q3 (excluding orders in the Chinese wind power market). Key highlights: Sergio Fdez Munguía https://windletter.substack.com/p/cuando-la-geopolitica-cancela-32-gw-eolica-marina?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=1178124&post_id=150689994&utm_campaign=email-post-title&isFreemail=true&r=ohn78&triedRedirect=true&utm_medium=email

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Europe can build a competitive renewable hydrogen value chain to decarbonise hard to electrify sectors

This week CEOs, policymakers and stakeholders gathered in Brussels to take part in the Renewable Hydrogen Summit. This is Europe’s top event on renewable hydrogen. Earlier this week various stakeholders, CEOs and policymakers met for the fourth Renewable Hydrogen Summit. Opening the event with a video statement, President Ursula von der Leyen said: “We need … Continue reading Europe can build a competitive renewable hydrogen value chain to decarbonise hard to electrify sectors

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TE H2, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and A.P. Møller Capital Partner for a Large-Scale Project in the Kingdom of Morocco

Under the presidency of His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco and His Excellency Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, the government of the Kingdom of Morocco and TE H2, along with its partners, signed a Preliminary Contract for Land Reservation for the ‘Chbika’ project. This agreement will allow TE H2, a joint venture … Continue reading TE H2, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, and A.P. Møller Capital Partner for a Large-Scale Project in the Kingdom of Morocco

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RWE chooses Thyborøn Port to build Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date

RWE to locate its offshore construction base for its 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm at Thyborøn Port. Buss Ports to handle secondary steel structures at Thyborøn Port from 2025 onwardsOffshore installation work to begin – as planned – in spring 2025; full commissioning expected in 2027. Enough wind power to supply equivalent of more … Continue reading RWE chooses Thyborøn Port to build Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date

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Sweden cancels 13 offshore wind power projects due to potential Russian threat

On Monday, November 4, the Swedish government announced, to the surprise of many, the cancellation of 13 offshore projects with a total capacity of 32 GW, all located in the Baltic Sea. Most of the projects were in an early development phase. Among the affected offshore wind developers are OX2, Eolus, Ørsted, RWE, Freja Offshore, … Continue reading Sweden cancels 13 offshore wind power projects due to potential Russian threat

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Türkiye unveils 7 GW offshore wind roadmap by 2024

Türkiye could install up to 7 GW by 2040 according to World Bank analysis. The World Bank Group, in collaboration Turkey’s Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, has launched an offshore wind roadmap for the country. The government has set a target of 5GW of installed capacity for offshore wind power by 2035. Turkey’s waters … Continue reading Türkiye unveils 7 GW offshore wind roadmap by 2024

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Envision to supply giga-scale wind farm in Egypt

Chinese wind turbine maker has been fostering closer ties with Saudi developer ACWA and its home government. China’s Envision is in line to supply turbines for what will be one of Africa’s largest wind farms, after Saudi developer ACWA Power tapped it for the 1.1GW project in Egypt. ACWA Power is co-developing the project in … Continue reading Envision to supply giga-scale wind farm in Egypt

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