Category Archives: Wind Energy

EU Recovery money boosts wind manufacturing in Italy

Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing capacity is ramping up to meet the EU climate and energy security targets. This week Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas inaugurated a new production line for offshore wind blades in Taranto, Italy. The factory expansion will produce state of the art 15 MW offshore wind blades. It will create 1,300 additional … Continue reading EU Recovery money boosts wind manufacturing in Italy

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GWEC Report Outlines Crucial Next Steps for Vietnam to Scale Investment and Achieve Offshore Wind Targets

Today, the Global Wind Energy Council presented its report on the competitive procurement of offshore wind projects in Vietnam to Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Long from the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) at the ministry’s office in Ha Noi.  The GWEC report entitled “Vietnam Offshore Wind Competitive Investor Selection Study” aims to share the … Continue reading GWEC Report Outlines Crucial Next Steps for Vietnam to Scale Investment and Achieve Offshore Wind Targets

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Wind sector expresses rejection of Xunta’s proposal to force Galician companies to sell 50% of their electricity with wind power through PPAs

The wind sector expresses its strongest rejection of the Xunta de Galicia’s proposal to force Galician wind farms to be sold 50 percent of their electricity generated by wind power facilities to exclusively Galician companies through PPAs ?? The new proposal of the Xunta de Galicia consists of forcing Galician wind farms to sell 50% … Continue reading Wind sector expresses rejection of Xunta’s proposal to force Galician companies to sell 50% of their electricity with wind power through PPAs

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A second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources

The US has a President-elect with power to wield. A likely Republican trifecta would strengthen President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration across domestic and global affairs. Along with the White House, the GOP will have control of the Senate and (probably) the House of Representatives. President-elect Trump himself has declared he has a “mandate”, although he … Continue reading A second Trump administration, and what it means for energy and natural resources

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RWE to modernise Lasbek wind farm

Four wind turbines with total capacity of 22.8 MW to replace six old ones. Green electricity for equivalent of 18,000 households per year, municipalities to benefit financially. RWE works with partners on innovative approaches to recycling of rotor blades from two wind turbines. Modern wind turbines for a higher green energy yield: RWE is driving … Continue reading RWE to modernise Lasbek wind farm

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Construction of operations and maintenance base for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm underway in Thorsminde

Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm will be served from a new, state-of-the-art building at Thorsminde port; architecture will blend in perfectly with existing buildings. Creation of up to 60 permanent jobs expected. Enough wind power electricity to supply the equivalent of more than one million Danish households. Today, a ground-breaking ceremony will be held at … Continue reading Construction of operations and maintenance base for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm underway in Thorsminde

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Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power

Germany has accelerated the deployment of renewable energy, with record growth in solar photovoltaic power. Although currently lagging, wind power is expected to gain momentum in the future. From January to September, wind and solar exceeded fossil power generation for the first time in Germany, reaching a record 45% share. Germany is a leader in … Continue reading Germany sets new record for photovoltaic and wind power

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The Spanish offshore wind sector prepares in Cadiz for the first auction in 2025

The third edition of the Offshore Wind Congress brings together, in Cadiz from November 6 to 8, more than 400 national and international attendees who will analyze the future challenges for the deployment of floating offshore wind in Spain, under the main objective of installing 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030, identified in the … Continue reading The Spanish offshore wind sector prepares in Cadiz for the first auction in 2025

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Sweden puts its industrial competitiveness and energy security at risk

Yesterday the Swedish Government cancelled 13 offshore wind projects due to military defence concerns. The announcement came unexpectedly. It is highly problematic. It is yet another setback for Sweden’s offshore wind ambitions. It undermines investors’ trust in the Swedish Government. It puts Sweden’s industrial competitiveness at risk. And it is a serious blow to Sweden’s … Continue reading Sweden puts its industrial competitiveness and energy security at risk

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The offshore wind projects won by Iberdrola this summer will mean €3B in purchases from Basque companies

Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, today held his first meeting with the Lehendakari, President of the Basque Government, Imanol Pradales, in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The meeting, at the headquarters of the Basque Government (Lehendakaritza), is part of the regular meetings between the Executive Chairman of the company and the authorities of the Basque institutions.  The Executive … Continue reading The offshore wind projects won by Iberdrola this summer will mean €3B in purchases from Basque companies

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ACP Statement on Election Results

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the 2024 presidential election: “The American Clean Power Association congratulates President Trump on his hard-fought victory. ACP looks forward to working with the Trump-Vance Administration to unleash American-made energy, deliver reliable power to the grid, grow the economy, and enhance our … Continue reading ACP Statement on Election Results

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Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development

New IEA report finds strong potential to deliver quality jobs and economic growth with supportive policies that unlock strategic investments in clean energy With robust policy support in place, renewable energy can become a cornerstone of Namibia’s sustainable development and economic growth, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published today. … Continue reading Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development

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TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant

The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant

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Green Marine UK expands Environmental Monitoring service for Offshore Wind following Marine Directorate deals

Green Marine UK is scaling up its Environmental Monitoring offering for Offshore Wind to deliver ‘full-scope’ projects following a surge in contracts with Scotland’s Marine Directorate. It follows 18-months of continuous work, largely involving the collection of PAM (Passive Acoustic Monitoring) devices. Operations have lasted up to 20-days retrieving circa 40 devices over distances approaching … Continue reading Green Marine UK expands Environmental Monitoring service for Offshore Wind following Marine Directorate deals

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Swedish defence concerns over Baltic Sea offshore wind power may be resolved

The offshore wind sector has solutions that would address Swedish defence concerns, the chief executive of renewable energy group Ørsted said on Tuesday, after Sweden rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson said on Monday that building wind farms in the Baltic Sea would pose defence … Continue reading Swedish defence concerns over Baltic Sea offshore wind power may be resolved

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EU Innovation Fund awards big grants to 6 innovative wind turbine factories

Last week the European Commission announced the results of the latest call of the EU Innovation Fund. For the first time the focus of the call was firmly on clean power manufacturing. 6 wind energy projects are among the winners. “The results of the latest Innovation Fund call are excellent. The European Commission has finally … Continue reading EU Innovation Fund awards big grants to 6 innovative wind turbine factories

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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October

End of October and beginning of November marked by rising prices in European electricity markets. In the last week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, with weekly averages exceeding €80/MWh. On November 4, some markets registered their highest hourly prices of the year. Photovoltaic energy reached … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October

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Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%

During this month of October, renewables have generated 15.4% more than in the same period of the previous year and have accounted for 55.9% of the monthly mix. Wind energy leads the generation structure by producing 26.3% of the national total recorded in the month of October.National electricity demand experienced an increase of 1.9% in … Continue reading Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%

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Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Third Quarter 2024

Summary: Quarterly revenue of EUR 5.2bn with an EBIT margin before special items of 4.5 percent. Order intake of 4.4 GW and combined order backlog of EUR 63.4bn. Revenue and EBIT margin guidance maintained with adjustments to Service EBIT and total investments. Lower end of the guidance range now more likely for the Group EBIT … Continue reading Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Third Quarter 2024

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Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)

The Green Pastures I and II wind farms are located in Texas and will generate approximately 1.1 TWh of renewable energy per year. SEYMUR (TEXAS), NOVEMBER 5, 2024. ACCIONA Energía has announced today the expansion of its portfolio in the United States with the acquisition of two new wind farms: Green Pastures I (150 MW) … Continue reading Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)

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