Windpower Monthly, a globally leading media of the wind power industry, has named SANY Renewable Energy’s SI-230100 wind turbine one of the Top 10 Onshore Wind Turbines of 2023 and awarded it the gold prize in the category of one shore wind turbines of 5.6MW-Plus. This marks the third consecutive year that SANY Renewable Energy … Continue reading Windpower Monthly Names SANY Renewable Energy’s SI-230100 a Top 10 Onshore Wind Turbine of 2023
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Envision Energy secures 162 MW wind turbine order for Philippine wind farm
The agreement includes a comprehensive 10-year service and maintenance commitment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the wind turbines. Envision Energy has achieved a major milestone by securing its inaugural order for wind turbines in the Philippines. The contract, awarded by renewable energy pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corporation (Alternergy), which is providing 162 MW wind turbines … Continue reading Envision Energy secures 162 MW wind turbine order for Philippine wind farm
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Offshore Wind Port Alliance expands towards the east in the presence of His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark
In a move to expand their collaboration eastward, Europe’s largest offshore wind ports have welcomed Poland’s Port Szczecin to the Offshore Wind Port Alliance. The alliance aims to optimise the deployment of offshore wind in order to achieve Europe’s very ambitious targets.Offshore wind farms are an essential part of the green transition, but port capacity … Continue reading Offshore Wind Port Alliance expands towards the east in the presence of His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark
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Photovoltaic, wind power capacity in China surpassing coal
Taken together, wind and solar power in China are set to overtake coal plants this year. In 2023, the country added 217 GW in photovoltaics in 2023, more than the rest of the world combined. The United States, the second-biggest market, hosted only 175 GW at the turn of the year. In its annual report, … Continue reading Photovoltaic, wind power capacity in China surpassing coal
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The best wind turbines and innovations of 2023
Annually, the specialized publication Windpowermonthly celebrates the Wind Turbines of the Year awards. They are probably the most prestigious awards in the sector and serve to provide an overview of what is happening in the industry in terms of new models, technological innovations, etc. They are behind a paywall, but the different awardees gradually share … Continue reading The best wind turbines and innovations of 2023
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India invites bids for 4 GW offshore wind energy projects
Developers who win the bids will be able to sell electricity directly to consumers under the open access regime, the government saidBansari Mayur Kamdar, Reuters News. India has invited bids for the development of four offshore wind power projects of 1 gigawatt (GW) each off its south-eastern coast, the government said in a statement on … Continue reading India invites bids for 4 GW offshore wind energy projects
Continue readingHM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland
Today His Majesty the King Frederik X of Denmark, Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen, Szczecin Mayor Piotr Krzystek and WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik took part in Vestas’ foundation stone ceremony for its new nacelle and hub assembly factory in Szczecin, Poland. The new factory is the latest example of the industry’s commitment to expand the … Continue reading HM King Frederik X of Denmark attends stone laying ceremony for cutting-edge wind turbine factory in Poland
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Renewables generated 52.1%, with wind power being the first source of generation in Spain and photovoltaic 7%.
The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases 1.1% in January. Renewables generated 52.1%, up to 12,202 GWh of electricity, with wind power being the first source of generation in Spain for the fourth consecutive month with 24.6% of all electricity production for the monthFor their part, technologies free of CO2 equivalent emissions represented 75.3% … Continue reading Renewables generated 52.1%, with wind power being the first source of generation in Spain and photovoltaic 7%.
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Ocean Winds and Zelim join forces to enhance safety at floating offshore wind farms
Zelim’s AI-enabled person detection technology is set to anticipate safety issues on floating offshore wind farms.The software is being trialled at WindFloat Atlantic, Ocean Winds’ operating floating offshore wind farm in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.Zelim, a UK-based startup developing innovative search and rescue solutions, is joining forces with Ocean Winds (OW), an international company dedicated … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Zelim join forces to enhance safety at floating offshore wind farms
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Google has signed its largest PPA for the supply of offshore wind energy off the Netherlands
Google agreed to buy 478 MW of power from two new wind farms developed by Crosswind and Ecowende, joint ventures between Shell and Dutch utility Eneco. Google stated: “We have signed power purchase agreements with Shell and with Eneco, owners of the Crosswind and Ecowende joint ventures, to support 478 megawatts of carbon-free power capacity … Continue reading Google has signed its largest PPA for the supply of offshore wind energy off the Netherlands
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Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europe’s wind energy industry
Wind is 19% of the electricity consumed in Europe. Nearly all of Europe’s wind turbines are made in Europe. Europe’s wind energy supply chain is big – over 250 factories spread across nearly every EU Member State. 300,000 people work in wind in Europe today. Europe’s wind supply chain has been struggling. Costs went up … Continue reading Net Zero Industry Act threatens to be a backward step for Europe’s wind energy industry
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Two Acciona Energía wind farms, protagonists of the first wind ecotourism guide in Spain
ACCIONA Energía’s wind farms ‘El Perdón’, in the Sierra del Perdón (Navarra), and ‘Alto de Abara’, in Coaña (Asturias), are two of the renewable facilities featured in the first Wind Ecotourism Guide published in Spain. This guide has been promoted by the civic movement ‘Vientos de Futuro’ (‘Winds of the future’), in collaboration with the … Continue reading Two Acciona Energía wind farms, protagonists of the first wind ecotourism guide in Spain
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Investments in wind power and photovoltaic energy increase by 17% and reach $1.8 trillion in 2023
Inputs break records, but are still insufficient for the world to achieve the goals stipulated in the Paris AgreementGlobal investments in renewable energy increased by 17% and totaled around $1.8 trillion in 2023, according to a BloombergNEF report. This figure represents a new record level of annual investment in the energy transition, even in a … Continue reading Investments in wind power and photovoltaic energy increase by 17% and reach $1.8 trillion in 2023
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GE Vernova, Kandenko and Cosmo Eco Power to develop onshore wind farm in Fukushima, Japan
Signed Turbine Supply Agreement for 28 units of GE Vernova’s 3.2-103 wind turbine and long-term Full Service Agreement. Total installed capacity is approximately 90 MW, which can meet the power demand of an estimated 50,000 households on an annual basis. Wind turbines will power Abukuma South Wind Power LLC in Fukushima, Japan with support from … Continue reading GE Vernova, Kandenko and Cosmo Eco Power to develop onshore wind farm in Fukushima, Japan
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Iberdrola is to build its first onshore wind farm in Oklahoma and expand its US presence to 25 states
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma. Pontotoc Wind, a 147.5 MW wind farm with 33 wind turbines, powering 40,000 homes, will be constructed in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and expand Avangrid’s presence in the U.S. to 25 states. … Continue reading Iberdrola is to build its first onshore wind farm in Oklahoma and expand its US presence to 25 states
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TagEnergy and Vestas develop 220 MW of wind power in Castilla y León
TagEnergy and the Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas have created a joint venture to develop a 220 megawatt (MW) wind portfolio in Castilla y León. Vestas will act as lead developer, while TagEnergy will bring its experience in wind farm development to determine and shape the most profitable model.TagEnergy will also leverage its expertise in … Continue reading TagEnergy and Vestas develop 220 MW of wind power in Castilla y León
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Ingeteam reaches 13 GW in India and Brazil in the wind energy industry
Ingeteam continues its firm commitment to wind energy, in which it is a global technology leader. Combined with its customer orientation, in 2018 the company decided to bring its production capacity closer to the Asian continent to improve its value proposition in the Indian market, opening a production centre in Chennai, from which it produces … Continue reading Ingeteam reaches 13 GW in India and Brazil in the wind energy industry
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy in the fourth week of January
European electricity market prices continued to fall due to less cold temperatures. In the fourth week of January, European electricity market prices continued the downward trend that started in the previous week. Less cold temperatures drove down demand while gas and CO2 prices continued to fall. The exception was the Iberian market, where the decline … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy in the fourth week of January
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GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica
GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions business, in partnership with Polimex Mostostal, has been awarded a key contract for the Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Poland.The project involves building the onshore infrastructure including a 275/400 kV high voltage substation including STATCOMs and onshore export lines for efficient power transfer to the Polish Power System.Baltica Offshore Wind … Continue reading GE Vernova to build onshore electrical connection for Poland’s largest offshore wind farm, Baltica
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Suzlon secures new order for 642 MW of wind power from Evren
Suzlon will supply 214 wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 3 MW each. Wind farm in Andhra Pradesh, with a total installed capacity of 642 MW.Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the award of an order for the supply of wind turbines for a 642 MW wind power project from … Continue reading Suzlon secures new order for 642 MW of wind power from Evren
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