Vestas has received a firm order from BayWa r.e. for the Dollenkamp wind farm in Brakel, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The order consists of eight V162-5.6 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the wind turbines under a 20-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas is awarded 45 MW of wind power in Germany
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Suzlon secures 193.2 MW wind order from The KP Group in Gujarat
Supply 92 wind turbines of 2.1 MW nominal power each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 193.2 MW to be completed at Vagra and Vilayat in Bharuch district of Gujarat. This will be part of the Wind-Solar Hybrid and STU (State Transmission Utility) tariff project to increase the contribution of renewable energy in … Continue reading Suzlon secures 193.2 MW wind order from The KP Group in Gujarat
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Wind power in Peru: Acciona wind farm
ACCIONA Energía has connected its first renewable energy project in Peru, the San Juan de Marcona wind farm (135,7MW), to the National Interconnected Electricity System (SEIN) grid, representing an investment by the global renewable energy company of US$180 million (€164 million). The renewable facility, located in the department of Ica, is made up of 23 … Continue reading Wind power in Peru: Acciona wind farm
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RWE further expands its renewables portfolio in France, securing contracts for one onshore wind project and one solar project
The French CRE (Commission for the Regulation of Energy) has published the results of the latest technology-neutral call to tender for hydro, wind and photovoltaic projects. RWE has been awarded one onshore wind project as well as one solar project, for a total capacity of 15 MW, confirming the Group’s dedication to develop its renewables … Continue reading RWE further expands its renewables portfolio in France, securing contracts for one onshore wind project and one solar project
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EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter
December 19th in Brussels, the EU Commission, EU Member States, and the Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter. The Charter follows the EU`s Wind Power Action Plan that was published by the EU Commission in October. The Plan is a non-regulatory communication. Signing the Charter, the Member States commit to deliver on the goals of … Continue reading EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter
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Vestas wins 108 MW wind power order in South Africa
Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed an order for 108 MW for the Witberg wind farm, which will be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 24 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) agreement. “Red Rocket recently … Continue reading Vestas wins 108 MW wind power order in South Africa
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Ingeteam R&D in the wind industry: from Spain to the world
Technological innovation is a key factor in Ingeteam’s operations and is the driving force behind its growth, development and leadership. Research, development and innovation plays a fundamental role in the company and that’s why more than 400 people are dedicated to R&D. The economic investment that the company allocates to this area exceeds 5% of … Continue reading Ingeteam R&D in the wind industry: from Spain to the world
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The impact of solar photovoltaic energy on prices
The growth of renewable energies, especially solar photovoltaic energy, is transforming the price profile of the electricity market in Spain. The clear influence of solar energy stands out, with prices falling during the hours of maximum solar radiation from 2021. Although wind energy also has an impact on prices, its variability makes it less evident … Continue reading The impact of solar photovoltaic energy on prices
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Wind energy and solar power break records and generate more than half of all electricity in Spain in 2023
Renewable energies could close the year representing more than 50% of the national mix, a historical maximum and almost nine percentage points higher than the 2022 quota. Wind and solar photovoltaics complete an exceptional year, with respective records for production and participation in the generation structure. According to estimates, 2023 is on track to be … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power break records and generate more than half of all electricity in Spain in 2023
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EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
In October the European Commission published the Wind Power Package: 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s wind value chain. The European Commission and European Investment Bank are delivering on their bits of the package already. But the bulk of the actions fall to National Governments. So today the Energy Ministers of 26 … Continue reading EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package
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Increase in the contribution of Spanish wind energy in the main indicators
The wind sector accounts for 0.50% of the GDP in Spain (0.49% previous year), generates more than 39,000 jobs (32,000 previous year, a 14% increase), exports more than 2,500 million euros and saves 6,492 million of euros in the import of fossil fuels. Thanks to wind power, the emission of 32 million tons of CO2 … Continue reading Increase in the contribution of Spanish wind energy in the main indicators
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Gas, CO2 and European electricity market prices fall for second week in a row
In the second week of December, prices in most markets were lower than in the previous week. A mostly lower electricity demand combined with a second consecutive week of lower gas and CO2 futures prices, and increased solar energy production in most of the major European electricity markets led to the downward trend. Concentrayed Solar … Continue reading Gas, CO2 and European electricity market prices fall for second week in a row
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EDP is the world’s number 1 among electric utilities in the Dow Jones global sustainability indices
With a final score of 88 points, above average in the energy sector, EDP group, of which EDPR takes part, stands out as one of the world’s sustainability champions. EDP group, of which EDPR is part, has once again been recognized as the world’s most sustainable electric utility company by ranking first in the S&P … Continue reading EDP is the world’s number 1 among electric utilities in the Dow Jones global sustainability indices
Continue readingSuzlon wins 100.8 MW wind order for 3 MW wind turbines
Supply 32 wind turbines with a nominal power of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW to be completed in Gujarat. The electricity generated by the project will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd. (GUVNL). A project of this size can provide electricity to ~77 lakh homes … Continue reading Suzlon wins 100.8 MW wind order for 3 MW wind turbines
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Vestas is awarded a 186 MW wind power project in Finland
Vestas has received a firm order from Ilmatar, a Nordic energy company and independent power producer (IPP), for the Pahkakoski wind farm in the municipality of Ii, located 60 kilometers from the city of Oulu, Finland. The order consists of 30 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 186 MW wind power project in Finland
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PLUSWIND: A new hourly wind speed and generation database for US wind plants
In A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf, John Muir elegantly discussed the limits of scientific characterization of the wind, saying: “The substance of the winds is too thin for human eyes, their written language is too difficult for human minds, and their spoken language mostly too faint for the ears.” Over 100 years later, … Continue reading PLUSWIND: A new hourly wind speed and generation database for US wind plants
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Iberdrola España will repower its first four wind farms and increase production by 30%
Iberdrola España will repower four onshore wind farms in Galicia and Castilla La Mancha, which will reduce the number of wind turbines installed in both communities by 200 and increase the energy production of the facilities by an average of 30%. The machines used in the repowering will have a unit power that is up … Continue reading Iberdrola España will repower its first four wind farms and increase production by 30%
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GE and Forestalia sign collaborative agreement to install up to 693 MW of wind energy in Spain
Framework agreement between GE and Forestalia includes 110 onshore wind turbines across 16 project sites in Aragon, Spain. First phase of 33 wind turbines already underway. All projects will feature GE’s 6.1-158 workhorse wind turbines. GE Vernova announced today that it has signed a framework agreement with Forestalia to install up to 693 MW of … Continue reading GE and Forestalia sign collaborative agreement to install up to 693 MW of wind energy in Spain
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EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
Last night the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the EU’s electricity market design revision. The deal is a good compromise which will help restore the confidence of renewables investors. Crucially it avoids permanently enshrining inframarginal revenue caps in the EU’s electricity market design. Europe needs more renewables as fast as possible. … Continue reading EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty
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ACP Statement on Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg after the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance today on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit. “We commend the Administration for the work that went into issuing this important guidance on tax credits that directly support new and expanded … Continue reading ACP Statement on Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Guidance
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