New wind turbines with total capacity of 61.8 megawatts. 17 old wind turbines replaced by 11 more powerful assets. Municipalities to benefit from annual income of up to 280,000 euros. RWE has put the Lesse and Barbecke wind farms, which are located next to each other in Lower Saxony, back into full operation following a … Continue reading RWE wind farms Lesse and Barbecke back to full operation after successful repowering
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Europe not yet reaping the benefits of repowering old wind farms
Across Europe more and more wind turbines start to reach the end of their operational lifetime. Repowering them – replacing them with new turbines – is proving to be very effective. You get more than three times as much power from the same site. But not enough repowering is happening yet. WindEurope’s “End of Life … Continue reading Europe not yet reaping the benefits of repowering old wind farms
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Enercon launches new sustainability strategy
Wind turbine manufacturer reinforces its commitment to sustainable use of resources // Clear goals for environmental and climate protection, social equity and transparency in corporate governance ENERCON’s founding principle is based on the vision of a clean and decentralised energy supply to cover increasing energy demands in harmony with the environment and society. By publishing … Continue reading Enercon launches new sustainability strategy
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Innovent brings wind energy to Namibia
I was doing my usual news roundup to prepare Windletter when I came across Nabrawind Technologies’ announcement about using their Nabrabase solution for four foundations at the Diaz wind farm in Namibia. Currently under construction, the Diaz wind farm consists of 11 wind turbines of 4 MW each, totaling 44 MW. The specific model is … Continue reading Innovent brings wind energy to Namibia
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Galán meets with President Lula in Brasilia and reaffirms commitment to Brazil
During a meeting this morning in Brasilia with the country’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Galán reaffirmed his commitment to Brazil’s energy transition. The meeting was also attended by the Ministers of Mines and Energy, Alexandre Silveira, and of the Civil House, Rui Costa, as well as the CEO of Neoenergia, Eduardo Capelastegui. Neoenergia, … Continue reading Galán meets with President Lula in Brasilia and reaffirms commitment to Brazil
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ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland 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) approved the Construction and Operations Plan for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project. Located off Maryland and Delaware, the project will generate up to 2 GW of renewable energy, powering more … Continue reading ACP Statement on COP Approval for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project
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The Middle East and Africa holds the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy over the next decade. As governments in countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and South Africa have started to embrace clean energy targets, solar PV and onshore wind are poised for significant growth, with installed capacity jumping more than eightfold … Continue reading
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Indonesia phasing out coal by 2040 requires ramping up renewables
Indonesia’s coal phase-out requires boosting renewables to 65% by 2040, integrating battery storage, and retiring 3 GW of coal annually. Indonesia eyes coal phase out by 2040 By increasing renewables share to 65% in the power mix by 2040, and retiring 3 GW of coal annually, Indonesia may reach the target. The coal retirement target … Continue reading Indonesia phasing out coal by 2040 requires ramping up renewables
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ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind power
ScottishPower Renewables and Ørsted are celebrating a decade of delivery in offshore wind as West of Duddon Sands wind farm marks its tenth year of operation. Built and operated as a 50/50 partnership, the 389MW West of Duddon Sands windfarm was brought to life in 2014, with its 108 Siemens 3.6MW wind turbines powering a … Continue reading ScottishPower and Ørsted celebrate decade of delivery in offshore wind power
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During the month of November, renewables generated 50.8%, with wind power being the leading technology in Spain’s mix
On November 21, the Spanish electricity system recorded the largest contribution of GWh of wind energy in a single day, up to 434 GWh, half of the entire national production for that day. The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 0.4% in November.National electricity demand in November fell by 0.4% compared to the same … Continue reading During the month of November, renewables generated 50.8%, with wind power being the leading technology in Spain’s mix
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Nordex receives the 17th German Corporate Sustainability Award in the “Motors and Turbines” category
We are pleased to announce that Nordex Group has been recognised with the German Corporate Sustainability Award as one of 100 industry pioneers. This prestigious award recognises our continuous efforts and innovation in the field of sustainable energy solutions. The award ceremony took place on Thursday 28 November 2024 during the 17th German Sustainability Day … Continue reading Nordex receives the 17th German Corporate Sustainability Award in the “Motors and Turbines” category
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American Clean Energy Breaks Records, Largest Q3 Ever
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, detailing a surge in clean energy deployment during Q3 2024, with 10.2 GW of clean energy capacity coming online. This record-setting quarter positions the industry to achieve a historic year in 2024, underscoring the strength of American clean power. Year-to-date … Continue reading American Clean Energy Breaks Records, Largest Q3 Ever
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Decline in wind energy allows gas to push European electricity markets above €100/MWh in the last week of November
In the last week of November, prices in most major European electricity markets increased and registered weekly averages above €100/MWh. The main causes of this increase were lower wind energy production and higher gas prices. Solar photovoltaic energy production was higher than the previous week and reached the second highest value for a November day … Continue reading Decline in wind energy allows gas to push European electricity markets above €100/MWh in the last week of November
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Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
Türkiye is making significant strides toward its 2053 net-zero carbon emissions goal by ramping up investments in energy storage systems according to Türkiye daily. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) approved a 35-gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity allocation for grid-scale storage projects, with an estimated investment of $10 billion. Timeline: Energy storage investments will gain speed by … Continue reading Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
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Armenia to Build Its First Industrial Wind Power Plant with ADB Support
Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, Hovhannes Harutyunyan, held a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) energy specialist Areg Barseghyan to discuss the construction of the country’s first industrial wind power plant. The plant will be built in the Shirak region, in the area of the Karakhach Pass. According to Deputy Minister … Continue reading Armenia to Build Its First Industrial Wind Power Plant with ADB Support
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Rosatom starts building a 300 MW wind power plant in Daghestan, Russia
Rosatom Renewable Energy, a unit of the Russian nuclear company Rosatom, has begun construction of a 300 MW onshore wind project in the Republic of Daghestan, in south-western Russia. Rosatom said the wind park will become the largest in the country once completed. The project will be carried out in two phases, the first of which … Continue reading Rosatom starts building a 300 MW wind power plant in Daghestan, Russia
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Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
The work is already in full swing in Korsnäs off the west coast of Finland where one of the most significant industrial projects in the country is in progress. To achieve carbon neutrality by 2035 and to enhance Finland’s energy self-sufficiency, more electricity from renewable sources is needed. “Wind power, being a crucial energy source … Continue reading Finland’s first commercial-scale offshore wind power plant is up and running
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Envision Energy boosts wind power in Kazakhstan with local manufacturing of wind turbines and storage systems
Envision Energy, a leading global green technology company, has taken a major step in strengthening Kazakhstan’s green energy transition by signing a strategic agreement with Samruk Energy and Kazakhstan Utility Systems to establish a localized manufacturing facility for wind turbines and energy storage systems in Kazakhstan. The agreement aims to enhance Kazakhstan’s renewable energy capacity, … Continue reading Envision Energy boosts wind power in Kazakhstan with local manufacturing of wind turbines and storage systems
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Huastro pioneers high-altitude wind turbine technology
Chinese wind energy manufacturer Huastro is confident in its high-altitude turbine tower technology and seeks global partners, the company told China.org.cn Saturday at the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing. The current world’s tallest prestressed frame anti-fatigue steel tube wind turbine tower, measuring 170 meters in height, is located in Jiaozhou, Shandong … Continue reading Huastro pioneers high-altitude wind turbine technology
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Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project
It will take at least three years to build an offshore wind farm and put it into operation, which means that construction of the wind farm needs to begin in 2027. Under the eighth national power development plan for 2021-2030 (Plan 8) which was approved in May 2023, Vietnam strives to have 6,000MW of offshore … Continue reading Vietnam prepares for first offshore wind power project
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