The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new edition of the ‘Wind and Market’ conference, with the participation of more than 200 experts to analyze challenges and opportunities facing a new period in the consolidation and advancement of renewable energies in the electrical system , in our economy and society.Regulation, planning, procedures and, ultimately, … Continue reading Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
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Zimbabwe plans 200 MW wind power plant for Plumtree
A Zimbabwean company, Optate Africa, says it intends to establish a 200-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in Mayobodo, Mangwe, in Plumtree, Matabeleland South Province. As reported by the Chronicle, the project is to be carried out in partnership with GE, a wind turbine manufacturing and development company. Optate Africa says the project results will be … Continue reading Zimbabwe plans 200 MW wind power plant for Plumtree
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European wind energy production protagonist in the second week of February with a historic record in Germany
In the week of February 5, European electricity market prices remained at levels similar to those they have registered since the second half of January. The MIBEL market registered the lowest weekly averages. Wind energy was the protagonist of the week in most markets and registered an all?time high in Germany on the 6th. Gas … Continue reading European wind energy production protagonist in the second week of February with a historic record in Germany
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EDP Renewables is awarded long-term contracts for the sale of 100 MW of wind energy in Italy
These contracts are for three renewable projects totaling 100 MW in southern Italy; This move strengthens the implementation of Italy’s energy transition, aligning with the country’s goal of reaching 80 GW of installed capacity by 2030. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy development, was awarded three Contracts for Difference (CfD) totaling … Continue reading EDP Renewables is awarded long-term contracts for the sale of 100 MW of wind energy in Italy
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First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers
Vestas shows the way back to profitability while Nordex ties Back to black. Good news for the sector and for Western manufacturers in particular, who are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. After some years of journey, Vestas has managed to return to profitability in the results of the year 2023, … Continue reading First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers
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SSE Renewables Launches 64MW Jubera Onshore Wind Farm in Spain
SSE Renewables, a division of UK-based utility SSE Plc, has embarked on an ambitious project – the construction of the 64MW Jubera onshore wind farm. With an estimated completion time of up to two years, this wind farm is set to generate a significant amount of renewable energy, enough to power around 55,000 homes annually. … Continue reading SSE Renewables Launches 64MW Jubera Onshore Wind Farm in Spain
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Nordex has wind power orders for 7.4 GW
Consolidated sales of wind turbines increase to 6.5 billion euros.2023 EBITDA margin reaches breakeven. Working capital ratio at -11.5 percent. Nordex (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) today released preliminary results for fiscal year 2023 and confirms its guidance for the year. According to these preliminary results, the company recorded an increase in consolidated sales of 6.5 billion euros … Continue reading Nordex has wind power orders for 7.4 GW
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SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain
SSE Renewables, part of the SSE energy group, has started the construction of its first onshore wind farm in Spain, called ‘Jubera’, of about 64 megawatts (MW) and located in La Rioja.which is currently developing a 320 MW portfolio of projects in “advanced” phase of development in Spain as part of a secured 2.4 gigawatt … Continue reading SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain
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1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India
Renewable Energy Implementation Agencies (REIAs) in India, including Solar Energy Corporation of India, NTPC Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and NHPC Ltd., have floated tenders for several hybrid projects aimed at integrating solar PV and wind energy. These tenders cover hybrid solar-wind projects, projects that guarantee supply during peak hours and Round the Clock (RTC) renewable energy … Continue reading 1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India
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Avangrid and Amazon sign agreement for wind energy in Oregon
Avangrid (Iberdrola) entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon, marking a significant step in both companies’ renewable energy strategies. The PPA belongs to the Amazon Wind Farm Oregon – Leaning Juniper IIA, located in Gilliam County, which will provide Amazon with 98.4 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. The general director of Avangrid, Pedro … Continue reading Avangrid and Amazon sign agreement for wind energy in Oregon
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Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables
Iberdrola continues to make progress in its fight for decarbonisation, as the only way to have a more sustainable planet. For this reason, the company has closed 2023 with a renewable capacity that exceeds 42,000 MW -specifically, it is at 42,175 MW-, after adding some 3,250 new MW in the last 12 months, as reported … Continue reading Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables
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ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), issued the following statement from Tom Vinson, ACP Vice President for Policy and Regulatory Affairs on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule which was released on February 8, 2024: “Wind energy and eagle conservation have proven to be compatible. The bald eagle population is booming, … Continue reading ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
Continue readingWind energy permitting is improving but Governments still have work to do
Permitting remains a bottlenecks to the expansion wind energy in Europe. However, things are improving. Europe approved significantly more permits for new onshore wind farms in 2023 than in previous years. This is largely thanks to the new EU rules on renewables permitting. That said, Europe is still not permitting enough new wind farms to … Continue reading Wind energy permitting is improving but Governments still have work to do
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EU enshrines tighter pre-qualification criteria for wind farms in law
European Parliament and the Council reached a final agreement on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Act will help strengthen Europe’s clean tech manufacturing and contribute to ensuring that the future of wind energy is “made in Europe”. At the heart of the NZIA deal is the design of wind energy auctions. Pre-qualification criteria … Continue reading EU enshrines tighter pre-qualification criteria for wind farms in law
Continue readingStatkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil
Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe, the 519 MW Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil. It is among the first hybrid projects in Brazil once the planned solar farm of 163 MW is added to optimise energy production. “The successful development of the Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex … Continue reading Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil
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Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world
Western OEMs reduce the pace of NPI and focus on product standardisation while Chinese peers continue the frenetic pace of new wind turbine introduction. Western supply chain will simplify to avoid major turbine design changes New turbine designs require economies of scale to deliver value. Many new and larger turbine designs were introduced by Western … Continue reading Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world
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Wind power Vestas returns to profits with annual net profit of 78 million euros
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems returned to profit in 2023 with a net profit of 78 million euros, the company reported this Wednesday. Vestas had lost 1,572 million euros last year, its first net loss in an annual balance sheet in a decade, due to the high price of energy and raw … Continue reading Wind power Vestas returns to profits with annual net profit of 78 million euros
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Wind power pioneers Stiesdal and Garrad share Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
Two of modern wind power’s pioneers – Henrik Stiesdal and Andrew Garrad – will share this year’s Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering. The QEPrize – often described as the nearest thing global engineering has to a Nobel Prize – rewards the pair’s “four decades of achievements in advancing the design, manufacture and deployment of high-performance … Continue reading Wind power pioneers Stiesdal and Garrad share Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering
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RWE to develop wind farm in Hessian state forest
RWE has been awarded a tender by HessenForst. On two sites in the municipality of Burghaun in the district of Fulda, RWE plans to build a wind farm with an installed capacity of 33 megawatts. Commissioning is planned for 2028, after which the five wind turbines will be able to generate enough green electricity to … Continue reading RWE to develop wind farm in Hessian state forest
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Windpower Monthly Names SANY Renewable Energy’s SI-230100 a Top 10 Onshore Wind Turbine of 2023
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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