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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ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners
MoU signed with I? Enerji and Polat Enerji for the installation of E-175 EP5 wind turbines. ENERCON continues to play a leading role in the expansion of onshore wind power in Turkey. At the German-Turkish Energy Forum held today (27 November) in Berlin, the wind turbine manufacturer signed a letter of intent with Turkish energy … Continue reading ENERCON plans to install another 2,500 MW of wind power in Türkiye with its partners
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Nine wind turbines to be built on Scotland’s largest island
Nine new wind turbines are set to be built on Scotland’s largest island. Three Lewis community landowners joined forces to create a wind farm plan to provide a sustainable income in the future. The project will comprise nine wind turbines, with hub heights of up to 110 metres. A moorland near Barvas was selected to … Continue reading Nine wind turbines to be built on Scotland’s largest island
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Naturgy to supply Amazon with energy produced by its fourth wind farm in Australia
Naturgy, through its subsidiary Global Power Generation (GPG), has put into operation its fourth wind farm in Australia, a facility with a capacity of 97 MW that will supply energy to the online retail giant Amazon. The project is called Hawkesdale and is located in the state of Victoria, Naturgy reported in a statement, which … Continue reading Naturgy to supply Amazon with energy produced by its fourth wind farm in Australia
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Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
In recent times, solar photovoltaic energy has experienced unprecedented growth in many countries. Spain is a particularly clear example, where more than 3 GW have been installed annually since 2019, with 5.5 GW installed last year (excluding self-consumption, which adds a significant contribution). As a result, solar energy is becoming one of the key players … Continue reading Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
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China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
China’s new renewable energy plan aims to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy consumption, setting ambitious targets for 2025 and 2030. Unlike previous plans focused primarily on capacity installation, the new strategy emphasizes maximizing renewable energy utilization through infrastructure upgrades and sectoral integration across industries, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. This shift is expected to … Continue reading China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
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Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy
Increasingly weather-dependent electricity production makes grid operation more complex. A plant in Hjuleberg, Sweden, is using a solution based on new smart technology, combining wind power and batteries to bring optimum stability to the grid. Wind and solar power are the fastest-growing energy sources in the world today, thanks to their low climate impact and … Continue reading Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy
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NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a notice of intent under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), calling for U.S. manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology to develop project ideas and teams in preparation for a 2025 request for proposals (RFP). NREL also invites interested parties to register to attend a two-day … Continue reading NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
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Portugal breaks new records in wind power and pumping
Between January and October, renewable energies supplied 72% of electricity consumption in Portugal. During this period, hydroelectric energy was responsible for supplying 30% of consumption, wind energy 26%, photovoltaic energy 10% and biomass 6%.According to the latest data from REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, the electrical system set new historical records in renewables this Sunday, … Continue reading Portugal breaks new records in wind power and pumping
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European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
In the third week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week. On Sunday, November 24, several markets registered the lowest daily price since at least the last three months. High wind energy production, which during the week reached historical or November records in the main European … Continue reading European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
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Recycling wind turbine blades to build a boat
Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about recycling wind turbine blades. Although recycling it’s often confused with reuse. Reuse means taking the blades themselves, after some modifications, to create structures with different uses. This is the case with the famous playgrounds we’ve talked about or the well-known bicycle parking I’m showing below. However, true … Continue reading Recycling wind turbine blades to build a boat
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Building the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Supply Chain for a 1.5°C World
The Asia Pacific (APAC) region possesses some of the most attractive onshore and offshore wind resource globally and could play a pivotal role in the global energy transition. Within the decade, onshore wind capacity could more than double to 1,084 GW. For offshore wind, more than 122 GW of new capacity could come online by … Continue reading Building the Asia Pacific Wind Energy Supply Chain for a 1.5°C World
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Sungrow Hydrogen’s 2.6GW wind power and photovoltaic solar project starts construction
Sungrow Hydrogen recently has signed a cooperation agreement with China Tianying Inc. for the Tianying Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia and Green Methanol Project. Sungrow Hydrogen will deliver 16 sets of 1000Nm³/h ALK hydrogen production system, including ALK electrolyzers, PWM hydrogen production power supply, as well as gas-liquid separation equipment, hydrogen purification equipment, for this project. … Continue reading Sungrow Hydrogen’s 2.6GW wind power and photovoltaic solar project starts construction
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Lucerne voters want rapid expansion of wind energy
The construction of large wind power plants in the canton of Lucerne should not be delayed by lengthy approval procedures. Voters have spoken out in favor of curtailing municipal autonomy and a cantonal planning approval procedure. The amendment to the Planning and Building Act was approved with 68.51% of votes in favor (84,043 to 38,631 … Continue reading Lucerne voters want rapid expansion of wind energy
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Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
Spain’s solar power is on track to overtake wind power as the leading source in the country’s expanding renewable energy sector, which now accounts for more than half of the total energy mix, industry insiders told Xinhua. Renewable energy sources have supplied 57.5 per cent of Spain’s electricity production this year, according to the association … Continue reading Spain’s photovoltaic solar power poised to surpass wind power
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Statkraft inaugurates three wind farms in Chile
Statkraft has inaugurated three wind farms, Statkraft Eólico, in the O’Higgins Region of Chile. The wind farms, with a combined capacity of over 100 MW, are the company’s first in Chile and a major milestone in its ambitious plans to develop and operate renewable energy in the country. The inauguration ceremony of Statkraft Eólico on … Continue reading Statkraft inaugurates three wind farms in Chile
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Buenos Aires to have another 266.6 MW wind energy project with more than 40 wind turbines
The wind farm promises to be the largest in the province of Buenos Aires. The Buenos Aires district of Mar Chiquita is preparing to receive a project that includes the installation of the Los Patrios wind farm, which promises to be one of the largest in the province. The project, developed by the company Genneia, … Continue reading Buenos Aires to have another 266.6 MW wind energy project with more than 40 wind turbines
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Yesterday, wind power reached a new historical generation maximum in Spain with 433.7 GWh, 52% of the daily mix
On July 12 of this year, solar photovoltaic energy surpassed its daily production records by reaching a contribution of 211.9 GWh, with which it achieved a share of 25.4% in the national generation structure. Spanish renewables are expected to exceed their entire annual production for 2023 today, which would mark a new historical milestone for … Continue reading Yesterday, wind power reached a new historical generation maximum in Spain with 433.7 GWh, 52% of the daily mix
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