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Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain

Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the proposals of the wind sector before the next legislature.1.What do you consider to be the main challenges for the next legislature in relation to the development of wind power in Spain? The electricity sector is a regulated sector. And the regulation of the renewable sector, in … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain

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Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm

Ocean Winds has agreed to sell a minority stake of the 950 MW Moray East Offshore Wind Farm to funds managed by Equitix Investment Management Ltd (“Equitix”) to further invest in offshore wind development.Located in the Moray Firth region and in operation since 2022, the Moray East offshore wind farm generates clean energy for more … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Equitix join forces into Moray East offshore wind farm

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India to award 7.2 GW of offshore wind power in Tamil Nadu in 2024 and 2025

India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued a public notice for bidding for the allocation of offshore wind development areas off the coast of the Tamil Nadu region, with 7,215 MW of capacity in the mix.The country issued the call for seven locations off the Tamil Nadu region in the south of … Continue reading India to award 7.2 GW of offshore wind power in Tamil Nadu in 2024 and 2025

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Vestas secures order for 960 MW of V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind project

Vestas has secured a firm order for 960 MW for its V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines. The order includes 64 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the He Dreiht wind farm located in German waters of the North Sea. Vestas will also offer a five-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement followed by a … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 960 MW of V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind project

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Offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid inaugurated. Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz showcase innovation and biodiversity

Dutch King Willem-Alexander officially inaugurated wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid. To mark the occasion the king celebrated the completion of Vattenfall’s largest offshore windfarm to date together with executives of Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz on the beach of IJmuiden in front of a life-sized human turbine. The fossil free electricity generated from Hollandse Kust Zuid … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid inaugurated. Vattenfall, BASF and Allianz showcase innovation and biodiversity

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Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022

Worldwide employment in renewable energy reached 13.7 million in 2022, an increase of one million since 2021 and up from a total of 7.3 million in 2012, according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Labour Organization (ILO). The tenth edition of Renewable Energy and Jobs: Annual Review … Continue reading Renewables Jobs Nearly Doubled in Past Decade, Soared to 13.7 Million in 2022

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Vestas wins 1,140 MW offshore wind order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland

Vestas has secured a firm order for 1,140 MW from Baltic Power Sp. z o.o. z o.o, a joint venture between ORLEN S.A. and Northland Power Inc, for the Baltic Power offshore wind farm in Poland.Vestas will supply, install and commission 76 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Baltic Power project. Upon completion, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins 1,140 MW offshore wind order for V236-15.0 MW wind turbines in Poland

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First powertrain for V236-15.0 MWTM wind turbines leaves ZF Wind Power Belgium via sustainable water transport

ZF Wind Power is committed to driving a sustainable future with its partners and launches the first complete V236-15.0 MWTM powertrain.The Vestas propulsion system is transported from ZF Wind Power Belgium to its destination in Denmark by sea.Series production of this 15 MW propulsion system for the offshore wind market will begin at ZF Wind … Continue reading First powertrain for V236-15.0 MWTM wind turbines leaves ZF Wind Power Belgium via sustainable water transport

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Donald Trump’s Baseless Attack on Wind Turbines and Whales

In a recent rally in South Carolina, Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican presidential nomination, launched an unfounded attack on wind turbines, claiming that they were causing the deaths of whales. He stated that windmills were making the cetaceans “crazy” and “a little batty.” Trump further alleged that the windmills were responsible for an … Continue reading Donald Trump’s Baseless Attack on Wind Turbines and Whales

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Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project

Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) commercial project reached a regulatory milestone as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it has completed its environmental analysis of the 2.6 GW project planned off the Virginia Beach coast. The final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) reflects feedback from Tribal Nations, ocean users, local communities, the offshore … Continue reading Dominion Energy advances Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power project

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Projects Could Power 18 Million American Homes With Offshore Wind Energy

he U.S. offshore wind energy project development and operational pipeline reached a potential generating capacity of 52,687 megawatts (MW) at the end of May 2023, according to a National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analysis recently released in the Offshore Wind Market Report: 2023 Edition. If fully developed, these projects would be enough to power more … Continue reading Projects Could Power 18 Million American Homes With Offshore Wind Energy

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ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project operated by Dominion Energy. This is the final step … Continue reading ACP Statement on Regulatory Approval for Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project

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Exploring the Feasibility of Offshore Wind Power Generation in New Zealand

Renewable energy specialist Copenhagen Offshore Partners (COP) has partnered with NZ Super to investigate the viability of offshore wind power generation in New Zealand. In addition to the initial focus on South Taranaki, COP is now extending its research to include the Waikato coast. Offshore wind power has emerged as a significant renewable energy source … Continue reading Exploring the Feasibility of Offshore Wind Power Generation in New Zealand

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Northland Power Announces Financial Close of the 1.1 GW Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project in Poland Green Financing

Northland Power Inc. (“Northland” or the “Company”) (TSX: NPI), today announced that its Baltic Power offshore wind project (“Baltic Power” or the “project”) in Poland has met all conditions and reached financial close for its 20-year CAD-equivalent $5.2 billion non-recourse green financing. A consortium of 25 financial institutions is supporting the project, including the European … Continue reading Northland Power Announces Financial Close of the 1.1 GW Baltic Power Offshore Wind Project in Poland Green Financing

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José Luis Blanco of Nordex elected as new WindEurope Chair

WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected José Luis Blanco, CEO of Nordex Group, as the Association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. The Board also elected Alfredo Parres, Head of Renewables at Hitachi Energy, as its new Vice-Chair. The election comes one week after European Commission President von der Leyen announced a new “Wind Power … Continue reading José Luis Blanco of Nordex elected as new WindEurope Chair

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ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023 to Focus on Prospects and Challenges

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced additional speakers for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, to be held October 3-4 at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston. U.S. offshore wind development is facing a once-in-a-generation opportunity and the key dynamics facing the industry will be the focus of ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023. Reflecting strong interest, … Continue reading ACP’s WINDPOWER 2023 to Focus on Prospects and Challenges

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How Horns Rev 1 paved the way for offshore wind

In the 1990’s, the Danish state decided for a large-scale offshore windfarm in the North Sea. Only problem was that this had never been done before and no one knew how to do it. Vattenfall’s Bent Johansen is one of the pioneers who can tell the story of how the sea-breaking Horns Rev 1 was … Continue reading How Horns Rev 1 paved the way for offshore wind

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Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects

News Back 15/09/2023 The company will carry out studies for energy production on the coast of Rio Grande do Norte, including an assessment of technical, environmental, social and regulatory aspects Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects #Neoenergia #offshore wind Aerial view of the coast of Rio … Continue reading Neoenergia and Government of Rio Grande do Norte sign memorandum for offshore wind power projects

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Global wind power cumulative installed capacity to hit 2.38 TW in 2032

Increased activity in Western markets and Africa will drive a ten-year compound annual growth rate of 10.1% for grid-connected wind power, leading to 2.38 terawatts (TW) of cumulative installed capacity at the end of 2032, according to Wood Mackenzie. According to Wood Mackenzie’s “Global wind power market outlook update: Q3 2023” report, this long-term growth … Continue reading Global wind power cumulative installed capacity to hit 2.38 TW in 2032

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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Roadmap to Accelerate Offshore Wind Transmission and Improve Grid Resilience and Reliability

Interior and Energy Departments Release Comprehensive Transmission Action Plan to Unlock America’s Vast Potential of Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy. As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, a key pillar of Bidenomics, today the Departments of the Interior and Energy released An Action Plan for Offshore Wind Transmission Development in the U.S. Atlantic Region, a set … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Releases Roadmap to Accelerate Offshore Wind Transmission and Improve Grid Resilience and Reliability

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