Proposed standards prioritise reuse and recycling of wind blades while banning landfilling and burning. By 2030, 35 million tonnes of waste from decommissioned wind and solar photovoltaic equipment will need to be recycled, recycling association says. China has issued its first set of proposed standards for recycling retired onshore wind turbines, laying the foundation for … Continue reading China proposes first standards for recycling wind turbines to manage imminent surge of retired equipment
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World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
Plus Power™ announced it has begun operating its Kapolei Energy Storage facility on Oahu, Hawaii, the most advanced grid-scale battery energy storage system in the world, helping transition the state’s electric power from coal and oil to solar photovoltaic and wind power. “This is a landmark milestone in the transition to clean energy,” said Brandon Keefe, Plus Power’s Executive … Continue reading World’s most advanced battery energy storage system comes online, speeding Hawaii’s transition to 100% renewable energy
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Avaada Group will develop 6 GW of hybrid wind energy and solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat (India)
Avaada Group, India’s prominent integrated energy platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat. This strategic alliance aims to set up hybrid wind-solar projects with an aggregate 6000 MW (6 GW) capacity in the state with an investment of about Rs 40,000 crore, marking a pivotal moment in the journey … Continue reading Avaada Group will develop 6 GW of hybrid wind energy and solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat (India)
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20 Teams Win First Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize
Winning Teams Submitted Creative Solutions To Boost U.S. Wind Energy Industry Sustainability. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 20 winners of the first phase of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), the $5.1 million, two-phase competition was launched in July 2023 as part of the … Continue reading 20 Teams Win First Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize
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Portugal reached a new wind energy production record
Portugal reached a new record for wind energy production. The peak corresponded to 63 percent of national electricity consumption at that time.This is a new historical maximum: 4,917 megawatts. The peak was reached on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. That day, most of the electricity consumption was supplied by renewable energy production. The previous maximum wind … Continue reading Portugal reached a new wind energy production record
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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland
Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Tipperary, the company’s 22nd wind farm on the island of Ireland. The wind farm, which will consist of nine wind turbines and have the capacity to generate 43.2 MW of green electricity, is expected to be fully operational by the summer of … Continue reading Ørsted takes final investment decision on Farranrory Onshore Wind Farm in Ireland
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The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose
The tax on the installation of renewable energy that the Government of Aragon wants to implement has aroused strong rejection among the industry. From the sector they have expressed their “disagreement” with this new rate that would record the plants that are planned throughout the territory, and warn that it will represent a significant brake … Continue reading The Spanish photovoltaic industry rejects the tax on renewables that Aragón wants to impose
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Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
Wind energy is a major source of electricity in Portugal, and the wind supply chain has a strong footprint there. Whilst offshore wind offers new perspectives, the speedy permitting and repowering of onshore wind farms remain key for the country to keep reaping the fruits of wind energy. Wind energy was the biggest source of … Continue reading Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
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Nordex achieves order intake of 7.4 GW of wind power in 2023
Nordex increased its order intake for 2023 by 16 percent to a total of 7.4 gigawatts (GW) with 1,270 wind turbines (previous year: 6.3 GW with 1,235 wind turbines). Order entry in the fourth quarter of 2023The fourth quarter represented 420 wind turbines (Q4 2022: 386) with a total power of 2.5 GW (Q4 2022: … Continue reading Nordex achieves order intake of 7.4 GW of wind power in 2023
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Vestas presents low-emission steel offering for wind turbines
Recognizing the environmental impact of steel and iron components, Vestas has established a partnership with ArcelorMittal to launch a low-emission steel offering that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions over the lifetime of wind turbine tower production. This is yet another initiative as Vestas continues to execute its sustainability strategy, which also includes addressing the materials … Continue reading Vestas presents low-emission steel offering for wind turbines
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Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
Aiming to lower balancing costs, Polat Enerji said it would integrate an energy storage system into its wind farm Soma, the largest in Turkey. It will be the first grid-scale battery facility in the country. Since giving priority in 2022 to wind and solar power projects that include energy storage with a matching capacity, Turkey … Continue reading Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
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Nordex scores high in Germany wind power by 2023 in orders and auction rounds
The German market developed very successfully for Nordex in 2023 in terms of wind turbine order intake and the results of the onshore wind auction rounds. It is increasingly clear that government measures to accelerate the expansion of onshore wind energy are beginning to have a positive impact and that Nordex has the wind turbine … Continue reading Nordex scores high in Germany wind power by 2023 in orders and auction rounds
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Wind power in Argentina, the wind turbines of the new YPF Luz wind farm arrive
The components of the wind turbines of the new YPF Luz wind farm, the fourth of the national company, began to arrive in the Córdoba town of General Levalle. Transport will be carried out until mid-May, with new arrivals each week, using large specialized trucks traveling at reduced speed. This logistics does not involve road … Continue reading Wind power in Argentina, the wind turbines of the new YPF Luz wind farm arrive
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The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production
The EU built 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023, slightly up on 2022 – and more than ever in a single year in fact. But it’s not enough to reach the EU’s 2030 targets. The EU should be building 30 GW of new wind every year between now and 2030. The actions set … Continue reading The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production
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Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
The UK continues to scale up its renewable generation capacity, with the technology hitting various key milestones of late. For instance, the end of 2023 saw wind generation achieve a new national record with 21.8GW generated between 8:00 and 8:30 on the 21 December. As such, wind energy managed to secure a 56% stake in … Continue reading Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
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CIP takes final investment decision and commences construction of 300 MW onshore wind farm in India
Onshore wind project Hatalageri in the State of Karnataka, India, is the first project from CIP’s partnership with Viviid Renewables to reach final investment decision. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund I (CI GMF I) has taken final investment decision on a 300 MW onshore wind project in India together with Viviid … Continue reading CIP takes final investment decision and commences construction of 300 MW onshore wind farm in India
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Nordex receives orders for 122 MW of wind power from Denker & Wulf AG in Germany
At the end of 2023, Denker & Wulf, one of Germany’s leading onshore wind farm developers, placed orders with Nordex to supply and install 20 wind turbines for three projects in northern Germany. The orders also include Premium Service contracts for the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 15 years. In Schleswig-Holstein, the … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 122 MW of wind power from Denker & Wulf AG in Germany
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Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue Renewables 2023 Explore report Read the report At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, more than 130 national governments including the European … Continue reading Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources.The megaplant, run by state-owned company Jinneng, is designed to generate 6 gigawatts … Continue reading China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
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Egypt’s NREA, ACWA Power-led alliance pen $1.5bln wind energy project
Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and a consortium led by ACWA Power have signed a usufruct agreement for a 1.1-gigawatt wind energy production project in the Gulf of Suez and Gabal El-Zeit regions, with $1.5 billion in investments, the Egyptian cabinet stated on January 10th. Photo used for illustrative purpose only. Wind turbines, … Continue reading Egypt’s NREA, ACWA Power-led alliance pen $1.5bln wind energy project
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