Renewable energy producer African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has placed an order for 144 MW for the Khangela Emoyeni wind farm, to be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 32 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 144 MW of wind energy in South Africa
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The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy in India reaches 85.47 GW and wind energy, 46.65 GW
The government reported on Tuesday that the total installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the country amounts to 85.47 gigawatts (GW) and wind energy to 46.65 GW. India has taken several measures and initiatives to promote the development of renewable energy (RE), including solar and wind energy. These measures directly or indirectly incentivize … Continue reading The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy in India reaches 85.47 GW and wind energy, 46.65 GW
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of August
In the first week of August, gas and CO2 prices rose, leading to price increases in most of the main European electricity markets. The Italian market registered the highest daily price of the year on July 29 and the Iberian market the second highest on August 5. The French market broke the historical record for … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of August
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EBRD lends €100 million for Enefit Green wind energy project in Estonia
Enefit Green has signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to borrow 100 million euros for the construction of a wind farm in Estonia. The loan term is eight years. The Estonian wind energy company said it will use the proceeds to finance the ongoing construction of the 255 MW … Continue reading EBRD lends €100 million for Enefit Green wind energy project in Estonia
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Northeast Brazil registers two wind power generation records in less than a week
The time of year favors the search for this source, since the winds become more intense; Ceará occupies fourth place in the regional ranking.The Northeast region recorded the second record of wind production in less than a week. The second feat occurred at 5:48 a.m. last Thursday (1st). In total 19,083 MW of energy were … Continue reading Northeast Brazil registers two wind power generation records in less than a week
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Southern Xinjiang’s first wind farm begins operation, boosting high-altitude wind energy
Southern Xinjiang’s first wind power project, situated at an average altitude of 3,100 meters in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, went into operation on Saturday. Located in Wuqia County on the Pamir Plateau, the wind farm is the westernmost one in China. The project represents a major advancement for China in high-altitude wind energy technology. The … Continue reading Southern Xinjiang’s first wind farm begins operation, boosting high-altitude wind energy
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Acciona Energía signs agreement with eSPap to supply renewable electricity to public entities in Portugal
In addition to the commercialization of clean energy, ACCIONA Energy has 166MW of renewable generation assets in Portugal, including wind power and photovoltaic energy installations. The company’s portfolio in Portugal includes 16 wind farms and the Amareleja Photovoltaic Power Plant. ACCIONA Energía announced today that it has signed a framework contract with the Portuguese Public … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs agreement with eSPap to supply renewable electricity to public entities in Portugal
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For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total
The demand for electrical energy in Spain falls by 0.8% in July. For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 24% of the total, the largest share in its history. Monthly production with renewables such as wind power, photovoltaic, hydraulic and solar thermal energy. In our country it meant 55.3% … Continue reading For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total
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New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy
The new Labour Government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been in office for less than a month. Yet they have already initiated several significant reforms to accelerate the expansion of onshore and offshore wind. Just yesterday the Government raised the budget for the upcoming contract for difference auction round (AR6) to a record £1.56bn. … Continue reading New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy
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2000th Delta4000 nacelle manufactured in Rostock, Germany
Nordex wind power plant in Rostock achieved an important milestone by manufacturing the 2,000th Delta4000 nacelle at the company’s production facility in Germany. The nacelle will be installed as part of a wind farm in Türkiye, along with eleven other N163/6.X wind turbines. Picture: Sebastian Brüßler Since March 2019, Nordex has been mass producing Delta4000 … Continue reading 2000th Delta4000 nacelle manufactured in Rostock, Germany
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China’s wind power and photovoltaic capacity overtake coal for the first time
The landscape of China is changing on a scale hard to fathom to outsiders with renewable energy projects stretching across vast terrains, and in the process altering the fortunes for dry bulk owners. China’s investments in renewables are gigantic, leading the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the … Continue reading China’s wind power and photovoltaic capacity overtake coal for the first time
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EIB provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it will provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry. This announcement marks the first tranche activated under the EIB’s €5bn counter-guarantee scheme which constitutes the EIB’s key contribution under the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to … Continue reading EIB provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry
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Nordex receives a new order from Aquila Clean Energy for 141.6 MW of wind energy in Spain
Aquila Clean Energy has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the additional delivery of 24 N163/5.X wind turbines in Spain. In addition to the 21 wind turbines with a combined power of 124 MW ordered for the Baza wind farm group in June 2024, the Nordex Group will also supply additional wind turbines … Continue reading Nordex receives a new order from Aquila Clean Energy for 141.6 MW of wind energy in Spain
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Wind energy and photovoltaic overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity
Report finds 13 member states generated more energy from wind and solar power than coal and gas for first time in 2024 Ajit Niranjan Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels have overtaken fossil fuels to generate 30% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of the year, a report has found. Power generation … Continue reading Wind energy and photovoltaic overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of July
In the fourth week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets, as well as gas and CO2 futures prices, remained in the same range as in the previous week. Most electricity markets registered negative prices on Sunday, July 28. On that day, Italy registered the highest photovoltaic energy production for a July month. … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of July
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Wind power from the east gathering strength: the outlook for OEMs
With the growth outlook for onshore and offshore wind looking healthy, Chinese wind turbine OEMs are hungry for global expansion. We expect healthy growth in demand for onshore and offshore wind generation over the next ten years, providing a firm foundation for wind turbine manufacturers to build on across the board. But how are market … Continue reading Wind power from the east gathering strength: the outlook for OEMs
Continue readingVestas is awarded a 49 MW wind energy project in Germany
Vestas has received a 49 MW order from WindBauer GmbH for the Bartow Pfalz wind energy project in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Vestas will deliver six V162-7.2 MW and one V150-6.0 MW wind turbines, and the order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a long-term … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 49 MW wind energy project in Germany
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Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has granted the Administrative Construction Authorisation (AAC) to 283 renewables energy projects totalling 28GW that had to obtain it before July 25, in accordance with the deadlines and milestones established by Royal Decree-Law 23/2020. The projects add up to 28,123MW and their execution will … Continue reading Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
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From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain
The wind farm, which foresees the replacement of wind turbines operating since 2000, represents an investment of 34.1 million euros. The work has a maximum aid of 6.51 million, granted by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan financed by the EU. Endesa, through its renewable energy … Continue reading From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain
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Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind power is killing many birds in the US. Billions of birds likely die each year in the United States, but contrary to popular claims, wind turbines are not the main culprit. Former President Trump continually used his prominent platform to claim that wind turbines… make economic sense for part … Continue reading Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
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