Wind companies come together to form part of the Catalog of the Spanish Wind Industry, showing the capabilities in each of the links in the value chain. In collaboration with ICEX Spain, this initiative aims to show the industrial and technological capacity of the Spanish wind sector. The Wind Business Association (AEE) presents a new … Continue reading The success story of the value chain of the Spanish wind energy sector, reflected in the Catalog of the Spanish Wind Industry
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EcoVadis, WindEurope and leading wind industry organisations launch ‘Wind Energy Initiative’
Today, EcoVadis, WindEurope and five leading wind energy industry organisations – ENGIE, Hitachi Energy, Siemens Gamesa, Statkraft and Vestas – announce the launch of the ‘Wind Energy Initiative’. The Initiative aims to accelerate the uptake of sustainable practices by fostering strong collaboration between trading partners and amplifying positive impacts across their value chains. European politicians, … Continue reading EcoVadis, WindEurope and leading wind industry organisations launch ‘Wind Energy Initiative’
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Rebound in wind energy financing in 2023 shows that the right policies attract investors
Investments in wind energy in Europe more than doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, driven by record financing of offshore wind projects. An easing of inflationary pressures, greater certainty in electricity markets, and improved tariff indexation by Governments created a more favourable investment climate. Despite a tightening of financing conditions, Europe invested a record €48bn … Continue reading Rebound in wind energy financing in 2023 shows that the right policies attract investors
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Before You Install Wind Energy Technology, Check Out This Database
New Wind Resource Database Provides What You Need To Know—Including the Updated WIND Toolkit March 21, 2024 | By Carol Laurie | Contact media relations They say you do not need a weather forecaster to know which way the wind blows. If you are planning to install a wind turbine or wind farm, there is … Continue reading Before You Install Wind Energy Technology, Check Out This Database
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DOE Reports Chart Path for East Coast Offshore Wind to Support a Reliable, Affordable Electricity System
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released findings from the Atlantic Offshore Wind Transmission Study , a two-year study evaluating transmission options to support offshore wind energy deployment along the Atlantic Coast of the United States. Offshore wind is projected to be a key part of a low-carbon future for East Coast states and … Continue reading DOE Reports Chart Path for East Coast Offshore Wind to Support a Reliable, Affordable Electricity System
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Expansion of onshore wind energy: RWE secures 800 megawatts of capacity from Nordex
On the occasion of the WindEurope conference in Bilbao, RWE and Nordex signed a multi-year contract for the supply of wind turbines with a total capacity of 800 megawatts (MW). Over the next two and a half years, RWE will purchase around 120 wind turbines from Nordex for its European markets. Both companies have many … Continue reading Expansion of onshore wind energy: RWE secures 800 megawatts of capacity from Nordex
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UK ocean engineering firm Tadek delivers sector-leading platform performance study for floating offshore wind
UK ocean engineering specialist Tadek has delivered a sector-leading study assessing through-life performance of Tension Leg Platforms (TLP) compared to Semi-Submersible alternatives for Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT). The report, produced for Marine Power Systems, provides in-depth analysis in key areas such as platform sizing, assembly and fabrication arrangements, quayside and port operarions, tow and stability, … Continue reading UK ocean engineering firm Tadek delivers sector-leading platform performance study for floating offshore wind
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Ocean Winds takes full ownership of SouthCoast Wind project
Ocean Winds (OW), the international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, acquired yesterday full ownership of the SouthCoast Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts in the United States. SouthCoast Wind was previously a 50/50 joint venture between Ocean Winds and Shell New … Continue reading Ocean Winds takes full ownership of SouthCoast Wind project
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Spanish Government and wind industry sign Spanish Wind Charter at WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao
At WindEurope’s Annual Event 2024 in Bilbao, Spain’s Minister for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge Teresa Ribera, the President of the Spanish Wind Energy Association Juan Diego Díaz today signed the ‘Spanish Wind Charter’. The Charter identifies actions to accelerate the expansion of wind energy in Spain – and to maximise its social … Continue reading Spanish Government and wind industry sign Spanish Wind Charter at WindEurope 2024 in Bilbao
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Iberdrola confirms new agreement with Amazon to procure 159 MW of wind energy from East Anglia THREE, world’s second largest offshore wind farm
Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest clean energy companies, and Amazon have expanded their long-term global clean power partnership by signing a major renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) for 159 MW of East Anglia THREE offshore wind farm in the UK, equivalent to 700 gigawatt-hours GWh of clean electricity per-year. Amazon has also signed … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms new agreement with Amazon to procure 159 MW of wind energy from East Anglia THREE, world’s second largest offshore wind farm
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Iberdrola brings the most innovative wind power generation technologies to WindEurope Bilbao
From 20 to 22 March, Bilbao will once again be hosting Europe’s biggest event for the wind energy sector: WindEurope. The Bilbao Exhibition Centre will be the biggest stage for the most revolutionary technological and innovative solutions for onshore and offshore wind farms. Iberdrola, official sponsor of WindEurope, is once again bringing a new edition … Continue reading Iberdrola brings the most innovative wind power generation technologies to WindEurope Bilbao
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US Energy Storage Market Breaks Installation Record in Q4 2023
The US energy storage market shattered previous records for deployment across all segments in the final quarter of 2023, with 4,236 megawatts (MW) installed over the period, a 100% increase from Q3 according to a new report released today. For the first time, the grid-scale segment exceeded 3 gigawatts (GW) deployed in one quarter and … Continue reading US Energy Storage Market Breaks Installation Record in Q4 2023
Continue readingOcean Winds remains on track to annually power5 million homes and businesses in Europe by 2026
Ocean Winds (OW), the international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, is steadily advancing construction of 2 GW of offshore wind power in Europe. Our Moray West (882 MW) project in Scotland, United Kingdom, has already completed more than two third of the … Continue reading Ocean Winds remains on track to annually power5 million homes and businesses in Europe by 2026
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DNV stresses need for offshore wind standardization at WindEurope Bilbao
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is calling for deeper industry collaboration to develop robust offshore wind standards, ahead of the WindEurope conference in Bilbao. Highlighting findings from the latest Energy Transition Outlook — which forecasts wind power as Europe’s primary renewable energy source by 2050, contributing to 43% of total electricity generation … Continue reading DNV stresses need for offshore wind standardization at WindEurope Bilbao
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Jobs, nature protection, energy security, local communities – WindEurope Annual Event in Bilbao showcases the ‘value of wind’
From 20-22 March more than 12,000 people gather in Bilbao for the WindEurope Annual Event 2024. This comes at a time of growing optimism for Europe’s wind industry. Investments in new wind farms are up. Auction volumes are at record levels. More permits are coming through. The supply chain is returning to profit. Government action … Continue reading Jobs, nature protection, energy security, local communities – WindEurope Annual Event in Bilbao showcases the ‘value of wind’
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Vestas wins the order for 51 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Spain
Renewable energy company ENHOL has placed an order for 51 MW for the Cascante wind farm, which will be located in Navarra, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of eight V162-6.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 6.4 MW power mode, as well as a 20-year Active Output Maintenance (AOM) 5000 service contract. “We … Continue reading Vestas wins the order for 51 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Spain
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Photovoltaic energy in March has already reached the levels of August last year in the Iberian Peninsula
In the second week of March, prices in European electricity markets showed few variations compared to the previous week, except in the MIBEL market, where they doubled. Even so, the Iberian Peninsula registered the lowest prices. Photovoltaic energy production in Spain and Portugal reached the levels of the end of August and set another record … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy in March has already reached the levels of August last year in the Iberian Peninsula
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Statkraft supplies solar photovoltaic and wind power to e-mobility expert Vitesco Technologies
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, has concluded a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Vitesco Technologies, a leading international developer and manufacturer of modern drive technologies for sustainable mobility, for the supply of a total of around 83,000 MWh of renewable electricity from solar and onshore wind power plants. Since January 2024, Statkraft has … Continue reading Statkraft supplies solar photovoltaic and wind power to e-mobility expert Vitesco Technologies
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RWE to support Port of A Coruña in its ambitions to become a world-class logistic hub for floating offshore wind
RWE has joined forces with the Port Authority of A Coruña to facilitate the scaling-up of the port capacity in support of the Spanish Government’s floating wind targets. Spain calls for the deployment of three gigawatts of floating offshore wind capacity by 2030 and plans to carry out its first auction, in the Canary region … Continue reading RWE to support Port of A Coruña in its ambitions to become a world-class logistic hub for floating offshore wind
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) finances a wind farm with Goldwind wind turbines
In recent times, the Wind Power Action Plan has been on everyone’s lips in the industry as a way to ensure that European wind projects continue to be built with wind turbines made and designed in Europe. However, the reality is that the Wind Power Action Plan has not yet materialized and, for the time … Continue reading The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) finances a wind farm with Goldwind wind turbines
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