I was doing my usual news roundup to prepare Windletter when I came across Nabrawind Technologies’ announcement about using their Nabrabase solution for four foundations at the Diaz wind farm in Namibia. Currently under construction, the Diaz wind farm consists of 11 wind turbines of 4 MW each, totaling 44 MW. The specific model is … Continue reading Innovent brings wind energy to Namibia
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The Middle East and Africa holds the potential to become a global leader in renewable energy over the next decade. As governments in countries including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and South Africa have started to embrace clean energy targets, solar PV and onshore wind are poised for significant growth, with installed capacity jumping more than eightfold … Continue reading
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During the month of November, renewables generated 50.8%, with wind power being the leading technology in Spain’s mix
On November 21, the Spanish electricity system recorded the largest contribution of GWh of wind energy in a single day, up to 434 GWh, half of the entire national production for that day. The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 0.4% in November.National electricity demand in November fell by 0.4% compared to the same … Continue reading During the month of November, renewables generated 50.8%, with wind power being the leading technology in Spain’s mix
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Nordex receives the 17th German Corporate Sustainability Award in the “Motors and Turbines” category
We are pleased to announce that Nordex Group has been recognised with the German Corporate Sustainability Award as one of 100 industry pioneers. This prestigious award recognises our continuous efforts and innovation in the field of sustainable energy solutions. The award ceremony took place on Thursday 28 November 2024 during the 17th German Sustainability Day … Continue reading Nordex receives the 17th German Corporate Sustainability Award in the “Motors and Turbines” category
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American Clean Energy Breaks Records, Largest Q3 Ever
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report, detailing a surge in clean energy deployment during Q3 2024, with 10.2 GW of clean energy capacity coming online. This record-setting quarter positions the industry to achieve a historic year in 2024, underscoring the strength of American clean power. Year-to-date … Continue reading American Clean Energy Breaks Records, Largest Q3 Ever
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Decline in wind energy allows gas to push European electricity markets above €100/MWh in the last week of November
In the last week of November, prices in most major European electricity markets increased and registered weekly averages above €100/MWh. The main causes of this increase were lower wind energy production and higher gas prices. Solar photovoltaic energy production was higher than the previous week and reached the second highest value for a November day … Continue reading Decline in wind energy allows gas to push European electricity markets above €100/MWh in the last week of November
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Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
Türkiye is making significant strides toward its 2053 net-zero carbon emissions goal by ramping up investments in energy storage systems according to Türkiye daily. The Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EMRA) approved a 35-gigawatt-hour (GWh) capacity allocation for grid-scale storage projects, with an estimated investment of $10 billion. Timeline: Energy storage investments will gain speed by … Continue reading Türkiye to invest $10B in energy storage to boost wind power and photovoltaic solar energy
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Armenia to Build Its First Industrial Wind Power Plant with ADB Support
Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, Hovhannes Harutyunyan, held a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) energy specialist Areg Barseghyan to discuss the construction of the country’s first industrial wind power plant. The plant will be built in the Shirak region, in the area of the Karakhach Pass. According to Deputy Minister … Continue reading Armenia to Build Its First Industrial Wind Power Plant with ADB Support
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Rosatom starts building a 300 MW wind power plant in Daghestan, Russia
Rosatom Renewable Energy, a unit of the Russian nuclear company Rosatom, has begun construction of a 300 MW onshore wind project in the Republic of Daghestan, in south-western Russia. Rosatom said the wind park will become the largest in the country once completed. The project will be carried out in two phases, the first of which … Continue reading Rosatom starts building a 300 MW wind power plant in Daghestan, Russia
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Envision Energy boosts wind power in Kazakhstan with local manufacturing of wind turbines and storage systems
Envision Energy, a leading global green technology company, has taken a major step in strengthening Kazakhstan’s green energy transition by signing a strategic agreement with Samruk Energy and Kazakhstan Utility Systems to establish a localized manufacturing facility for wind turbines and energy storage systems in Kazakhstan. The agreement aims to enhance Kazakhstan’s renewable energy capacity, … Continue reading Envision Energy boosts wind power in Kazakhstan with local manufacturing of wind turbines and storage systems
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Huastro pioneers high-altitude wind turbine technology
Chinese wind energy manufacturer Huastro is confident in its high-altitude turbine tower technology and seeks global partners, the company told China.org.cn Saturday at the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing. The current world’s tallest prestressed frame anti-fatigue steel tube wind turbine tower, measuring 170 meters in height, is located in Jiaozhou, Shandong … Continue reading Huastro pioneers high-altitude wind turbine technology
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Naturgy secures AUD 2.3 billion in financing to boost development of its photovoltaic and wind energy portfolio in Australia
The group, through its international subsidiary Global Power Generation, has signed a financing line that will allow it to strengthen its liquidity and, at the same time, provide a financing platform to support GPG’s growth in Australia. GPG closes 2024 with a portfolio of 1 GW of projects in operation, to which 360 MW under … Continue reading Naturgy secures AUD 2.3 billion in financing to boost development of its photovoltaic and wind energy portfolio in Australia
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Iran’s photovoltaic and wind power plants’ capacity reaches 1,317 MW
Iran’s renewable power capacity has reached 1,317 megawatts (MW), according to the latest data from the country’s Renewable energy and Energy Efficiency Organization (SATBA). Of this total, photovoltaic solar power plants contribute the largest share at 60 percent, equivalent to 608.03 MW, while wind power plants account for 29 percent, or 376.3 MW. Small hydropower … Continue reading Iran’s photovoltaic and wind power plants’ capacity reaches 1,317 MW
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Kazakhstan and China partner for Sany wind turbine plant
The plant will produce nacelles, hubs and towers for wind power projects.Kazakhstan’s Samruk-Kazyna state fund and China’s SANY Renewable Energy (SANY RE) have begun construction of a $114 million wind turbine component manufacturing plant in the Zhambyl region, marking a step in the country’s renewable energy sector.The plant, which is set to begin operations in … Continue reading Kazakhstan and China partner for Sany wind turbine plant
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Leader Energy signs landmark agreement for Cambodia’s first 150 MW wind power plant
Leader Energy has taken a significant step in transforming Cambodia’s renewable energy landscape by signing an Implementation Agreement (IA) with the Ministry of Mines and Energy for a 150 MW wind farm. This project marks Leader Energy’s inaugural venture into wind power, reflecting its strategic expansion as a leading energy player in Southeast Asia. With … Continue reading Leader Energy signs landmark agreement for Cambodia’s first 150 MW wind power plant
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TotalEnergies wind power investment in Chubut, Argentina
The province of Chubut is once again a protagonist in the development of renewable energies with the announcement of a new wind farm in the central plateau. Located in the El Escorial area, this ambitious project has the support of the company TotalEnergies Renewables Services Argentina, in an agreement that was signed by Governor Ignacio … Continue reading TotalEnergies wind power investment in Chubut, Argentina
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Wanted: more than 200,000 wind workers – but where to find them?
Education and skills are increasingly becoming decisive factors for the success of Europe’s Clean Industrial Deal. The European wind industry is set to expand from 370,000 jobs today to 600,000 jobs by 2030. This creates a serious skills gap: over the next 6 years more than 200,000 new wind workers need to be recruited and … Continue reading Wanted: more than 200,000 wind workers – but where to find them?
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Enercon and Landsvirkjun sign contract for first large wind farm in Iceland
The planned wind farm comprises 28 x E-138 EP3 wind turbines with a total rated capacity of 120 MW The state-owned energy supplier Landsvirkjun relies on ENERCON wind turbines for the installation of the first large wind farm in Iceland. The contract with ENERCON covers the delivery and construction of 28 x E-138 EP3 turbines … Continue reading Enercon and Landsvirkjun sign contract for first large wind farm in Iceland
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Naturgy and the EIB agree on a €1 billion loan to invest in solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy projects in Spain
Naturgy and the EIB have signed a first tranche of this financing worth €400 million of the total approved €1 billion. The loan will finance the start-up of new renewable energy plants and the repowering and hybridisation of existing ones. Upon completion, the project is expected to generate green energy equivalent to the approximate average … Continue reading Naturgy and the EIB agree on a €1 billion loan to invest in solar photovoltaic and onshore wind energy projects in Spain
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More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 if industry it to meet global wind energy ambitions, new report from GWEC and GWO finds
The world will need 532,000 new wind technicians by 2028 to meet the increasing demand for onshore and offshore wind, according to the Global Wind Workforce Outlook, a new report from the Global Wind Energy Council and Global Wind Organisation. The report finds that 40% of those roles will need to be filled by new … Continue reading More than 500,000 new wind technicians needed by 2028 if industry it to meet global wind energy ambitions, new report from GWEC and GWO finds
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