Renewable energies, such as solar photovoltaic, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass, lead the energy transformation worldwide. The main objective is to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental impact. Diversification is key. According to data from the National Electricity Operator (Cenace), 72% of Ecuador’s energy depends on water. This dependence has led to the … Continue reading Ecuador needs to boost photovoltaic and wind power to reduce dependence on hydroelectric energy
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Wind power surge provides nearly 10 million Taiwan households with electricity
Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) said Friday (Oct. 11) wind power output exceeded 2 GW this week, powering nearly 10 million homes. According to a press release, Taipower said wind power output exceeded 2 GW on Monday (Oct. 7) and maintained this level throughout Tuesday (Oct. 8). Wind power also performed well on National Day (Oct. … Continue reading Wind power surge provides nearly 10 million Taiwan households with electricity
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Morocco inaugurates new wind farm near Essaouira
The National Office of Electricity and Drinking Water (ONEE) recently inaugurated the 270 MW Jbel Lahdid wind farm in the province of Essaouira. This addition brings Morocco’s total renewable energy capacity to 5,440 MW, of which 2,400 MW is wind-generated, representing 45% of the country’s total production capacity. The project aligns with Morocco’s ambitious goal … Continue reading Morocco inaugurates new wind farm near Essaouira
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Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are already in Europe and WindEnergy Hamburg is proof
For those who don’t know, Wind Energy Hamburg is the largest wind industry fair in Europe. It is held biennially, and unlike WindEurope fairs, it is organized in a way that we might consider more “independent.” This makes it a more open fair, where manufacturers and suppliers from all over the world actively participate, including … Continue reading Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are already in Europe and WindEnergy Hamburg is proof
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Suzlon & Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal
This marks the first wind energy project for the renewable energy division of the Jindal Group, India’s leading conglomerate. Suzlon Group is set to contribute to decarbonisation of the hard-to-abate sectors by harnessing the power of wind through a significant 400 MW order from JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd. (SPV of Jindal Renewables Power … Continue reading Suzlon & Jindal Renewables Ink 400 MW Captive Wind Power Deal
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Vestas and Fortum reach agreement on arbitration related to wind energy projects in Russia
Vestas and Fortum are pleased to announce that the companies have reached an agreement on arbitration related to wind energy projects in Russia. The agreement entails both companies waiving past, present and future claims related to their traditional business activities in Russia. The terms of the agreement are otherwise confidential. With this agreement, Fortum and … Continue reading Vestas and Fortum reach agreement on arbitration related to wind energy projects in Russia
Continue readingChinese Sany installs 15 MW onshore wind turbine
A Chinese firm has installed what it calls the world’s largest onshore wind turbine. Sany Group, a multinational firm known for its heavy equipment manufacturing, announced on Oct. 9 that a 15 MW wind turbine has been commissioned at a plant in Tongyu, Jilin Province, China. Sany said the turbine is a prototype and will … Continue reading Chinese Sany installs 15 MW onshore wind turbine
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Nordex order intake grows to 5.1 GW wind power in the first nine months of 2024
In the first nine months of 2024, Nordex secured 5,083 MW of orders in the Projects segment (excluding the Services business), representing a growth of 4 percent compared to the previous year’s figure (9M/2023: 4,892 MW). Of this amount, 1,726 MW were registered in the third quarter of 2024 alone (Q3/2023: 2,251 MW). The average … Continue reading Nordex order intake grows to 5.1 GW wind power in the first nine months of 2024
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The wind turbines for Celsia’s first wind farm in Colombia have arrived
The wind turbines for building Celsia’s Carreto wind farm, which will have a capacity of 9.9 megawatts of clean and renewable energy, have arrived in the municipality of Juan de Acosta, in the department of Atlántico.The transport of these 80-meter-long blades along the Caribbean roads required a significant prior logistical process to transport them from … Continue reading The wind turbines for Celsia’s first wind farm in Colombia have arrived
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Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
There are thousands of extraordinarily good pumped hydro storage sites around the world with an extraordinarily low investment cost. When combined with batteries, the resulting hybrid system has large energy storage, low cost for both energy and power, and fast response. Storage is a solved problem. In 2023, twice as much solar generation capacity was … Continue reading Energy storage, essential for photovoltaics and wind power, is a solved problem
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EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation
In the first visit to Brussels by a British Prime Minister since Brexit Keir Starmer has agreed with EU Commission President von der Leyen that the two sides should strengthen cooperation in a number of areas including energy and climate. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson said: “The agreement is good news for electricity consumers and Europe’s … Continue reading EU and UK to strengthen energy cooperation
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Nordex receives orders for 500 MW of wind power from Canada
At the end of September, the Nordex Group received orders from Canada for a total of 74 N163 wind turbines with a capacity of 500 MW. The orders also include a premium service for the maintenance of the wind turbines for between 15 and 30 years. Between 2025 and 2026, the Nordex Group will supply … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 500 MW of wind power from Canada
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of October
In the first week of October, TTF gas futures prices for the Front?Month rose, reaching the highest settlement price since early December, above €40/MWh, on Friday, October 4. Rising gas prices, together with declining renewable energy production and rising demand in most markets, boosted prices in most European electricity markets. Photovoltaic energy reached production records … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of October
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Redirecting wind energy in India
Accelerating the wind power capacity deployment is a crucial element of India’s energy transition story. This report discusses the role of wind in India’s energy landscape in 2030 and beyond. It highlights key development in the wind sector and their implications for the sector’s growth. The report examines the complementarity of wind and solar in … Continue reading Redirecting wind energy in India
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Top 6 Countries Using Wind Energy
Wind energy, a renewable and sustainable power source, harnesses the kinetic energy of the wind to generate electricity. Scientists and engineers devise wind turbines to capture and convert this natural force into usable energy. According to National Geographic, small wind turbines have the ability to generate sufficient power for a single household, producing approximately 100 … Continue reading Top 6 Countries Using Wind Energy
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Vestas secures 41 MW wind power order in Spain
Vestas is pleased to announce a significant order as part of its third quarter order book, marking another milestone in its global renewable energy portfolio. In this project, Vestas will supply wind turbines to Altano Energy for the Dama de Baza wind farm, located in Spain. The order consists of nine V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, … Continue reading Vestas secures 41 MW wind power order in Spain
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Cambodia to integrate wind power into national grid by 2026
Wind power is set to be connected to Cambodia’s national grid by 2026, adding a new clean energy source to diversify and strengthen the country’s energy supply, supporting the government’s goal of making electricity more affordable and sustainable, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Speaking at a lecture on “Cambodia’s Energy Policy”, organised … Continue reading Cambodia to integrate wind power into national grid by 2026
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Wind power in South Africa gains momentum with 1.3 GW under construction
The wind energy industry is hoping to take centre stage in the country’s efforts towards a just energy transition with 1.3 gigawatts of wind projects currently in construction. Speaking at the conclusion of the Windaba 2024 conference on Thursday, South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) CEO Niveshen Govender said over the past decade, wind energy … Continue reading Wind power in South Africa gains momentum with 1.3 GW under construction
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Brazil’s electricity supply to 2024 is expected to increase by 7.8 GW between photovoltaic and wind energy
In September, the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) recorded an increase of 711.33 megawatts (MW) in the country’s installed electricity generation capacity, an advance that contributed to a growth of 7.8 gigawatts (GW) in the electricity matrix throughout 2024. From January to September, 219 plants came into operation, of which approximately 90% are wind and … Continue reading Brazil’s electricity supply to 2024 is expected to increase by 7.8 GW between photovoltaic and wind energy
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Spain approves 2.56 GW for 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS) in September
The Official State Gazette contains announcements for the month of September of 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS).Application for the declaration of public utility of the Maira Beta Group Photovoltaic Plant of 140.127 MW and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipal terms of La Vid de Bureba, Berzosa de Bureba, Vileña, Grisaleña, … Continue reading Spain approves 2.56 GW for 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS) in September
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