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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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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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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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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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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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
Continue readingGE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia
GE Vernova to supply the 6.0-164 workhorse wind turbine in strategic framework agreement, providing 1.4 GW of wind power generation across three sites.Framework agreement includes 414 MW Uungala Wind Farm, 400 MW Jeremiah Wind Farm and 700 MW Spicers Creek Wind Farm, all in New South Wales. Spicers Creek is a key project in New … Continue reading GE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia
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Invenergy awarded 291 megawatt wind energy contract from Hydro-Québec
Invenergy, the leading privately held global developer, owner, and operator of sustainable energy solutions, is pleased to confirm today that Hydro-Quebec has selected the Pohénégamook–Picard–Saint-Antonin–Wolastokuk 2 (PPAW 2) wind project to be developed and constructed as part of its A/O 2023-01 tender for the acquisition of wind energy. Developed in equal partnership with Alliance de … Continue reading Invenergy awarded 291 megawatt wind energy contract from Hydro-Québec
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Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar
The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022, with the next five years set to see the fastest growth yet. China and solar photovoltaic (PV) were the stars of the show. Energy Monitor interviews Heymi Bahar, co-author of the IEA’s Renewables 2023 report. Renewable energy around the world is expanding faster … Continue reading Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar
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Wind energy reaches 21 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
Energy generation from wind power reached 21.03 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity in Brazil, compared to 17.7 GW in 2020, with 777 wind farms distributed in 12 states. The data is from the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica). According to the association, the energy generated is enough to supply 28.8 million homes and serve around … Continue reading Wind energy reaches 21 GW of installed capacity in Brazil
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EDP Renovables launches a 297 MW wind farm in Alberta, Canada
EDP Renovables North America has begun commercial operations at the 297 MW Sharp Hills wind farm in the Canadian province of Alberta. Located in the Special Areas Township, near the villages of Sedalia and New Bridgen, the wind farm will operate under a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Canadian energy infrastructure company TC Energy … Continue reading EDP Renovables launches a 297 MW wind farm in Alberta, Canada
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Enercon installs 2.4 GW of wind turbines in 2023
German wind turbine manufacturer and installer Enercon GmbH installed 2,421 MW of wind power in 2023, a 28% increase over the previous year. With a total of 628 wind turbines, Enercon achieved its operational goals over the past year. In 2022 it completed 522 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 1,887 MW. The lower … Continue reading Enercon installs 2.4 GW of wind turbines in 2023
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This parking building is made using decommissioned wind turbines
In a new high-tech neighbourhood in Lund in Southern Sweden, turbine blades from a decommissioned wind farm will become a very visible part of the façade of an eco-friendly multistorey car park. Wind turbine blades are made to deliver electricity and withstand tough weather for decades. Much like when building an aeroplane, composite materials are … Continue reading This parking building is made using decommissioned wind turbines
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ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological advances, market conditions, and the policy frameworks required to sustain rapid growth in this … Continue reading ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector
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EDP Renováveis starts the operation of the first hybrid wind power and solar photovoltaic project in Spain
The announcement confirms the pioneering role of EDP Renováveis ??in the development of new solutions to accelerate the energy transition. In 2023, the company had already started operations of hybrid parks in Portugal and Poland. EDP Renováveis (EDPR), a leading company in the global development of renewable energies, announced the entry into operation of the … Continue reading EDP Renováveis starts the operation of the first hybrid wind power and solar photovoltaic project in Spain
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