The Nordex Group has been present for many years in the Baltic countries of Estonia and Lithuania and now the company will also expand to Latvia for the first time. Sia Laflora Energy, a subsidiary of the peat extraction and processing company Laflora, has placed an order for the supply and installation of 16 N175/6.X … Continue reading 109 MW: Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Latvia
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Foundations of onshore wind turbines: current situation and trends
The objectives of the European Union for the next years when it comes to achieving climate neutrality in 2050 and drastically reducing the emission of GHG (greenhouse gas) by 2030 are great opportunities for the wind sector for the next years. To achieve the targets, the cost reduction of the new wind turbine models continues … Continue reading Foundations of onshore wind turbines: current situation and trends
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Enercon wind turbines with a total capacity of 104 MW for Luxembourg
ENERCON and the renewable energy company Soler entered into a turbine supply agreement: The contract was signed during WindEnergy in Hamburg and comprises the installation of 3 x E-115 EP3, 20 x E-138 EP3 and 1x E-175 EP5 with a total capacity of 104 MW across the country of Luxembourg. It is the first time, … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines with a total capacity of 104 MW for Luxembourg
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Acciona wants to install 3GW wind farm in Western Australia
A renewable energy company has released plans to build the largest onshore wind farm outside China in Western Australia’s booming energy corridor. Spain’s Acciona Energy wants to install 400 6.2-megawatt wind turbines as part of its 3-gigawatt Bellwether project in the state’s Great Southern region.The proposed wind farm would dwarf the next-largest projects in the … Continue reading Acciona wants to install 3GW wind farm in Western Australia
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Nordex receives provisional type certificate for N175/6.X wind turbine
TÜV SÜD has issued the IECRE provisional type certificate (P-TC) for the N175/6.X wind turbines and handed it over to the Nordex Group at WindEnergy Hamburg on 24 September 2024. With the receipt of the provisional type certificate, the Nordex Group can now start series production of the N175/6.X while field tests are being carried … Continue reading Nordex receives provisional type certificate for N175/6.X wind turbine
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of September
In the third week of September, prices in most major European electricity markets were higher than the previous week. The decline in solar and wind energy production in most markets favored this trend. Despite the weekly decline, wind energy production reached levels not seen in several months in Spain, Portugal and France on the 17th. … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of September
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The revolution of renewable energy in China
In recent years, China has emerged as a global leader in renewable energy, setting determined goals and accomplishing extraordinary milestones. As the world grapples with the urgent need to shift towards sustainable energy sources, China’s efforts in renewable energy serve as a model for other nations. China set a target of decarbonization and to become … Continue reading The revolution of renewable energy in China
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Türkiye’s shift to wind power and photovoltaic (PV) stalls in 2023
Türkiye’s shift toward renewables stalled in 2023, with wind production declining for the first time and Poland surpassing Türkiye in solar photovoltaic (PV) generation. Wind turbines used to generate electricity are seen near the town of Susurluk in Balikesir province, Türkiye, August 31, 2017. (Reuters Photo) A report by Climate Analytics and NewClimate Institute highlights … Continue reading Türkiye’s shift to wind power and photovoltaic (PV) stalls in 2023
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Idris Elba partners with Octopus Energy to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm
Octopus Energy has signed a partnership agreement with Sherbro Alliance Partners. Only 28% of Sierra Leone’s population has access to electricity, according to Octopus.Octopus Energy has signed a partnership agreement with Sherbro Alliance Partners (SAP) to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm starting next year. SAP is an infrastructure development company co-founded by award-winning actor … Continue reading Idris Elba partners with Octopus Energy to build Sierra Leone’s first wind farm
Continue readingNordex to supply 41 wind turbines for wind power in Poland
The planned expansion of the wind farm with a further 12 wind turbines will bring the project to a total of 190.8 MW Nordex has received an order for the supply and installation of wind turbines for the Miejska Górka wind farm in Poland. The Group will supply 41 N117/3600 wind turbines with a total … Continue reading Nordex to supply 41 wind turbines for wind power in Poland
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GE Vernova signs wind power agreements in Spain
GE Vernova has announced that it has signed several wind power agreements in Spain during the second quarter of 2024. These projects will help support Spain’s ambitious renewable energy goals and will continue to contribute to the Spanish wind industry. GE Vernova has the second largest installed base among wind turbine manufacturers according to the … Continue reading GE Vernova signs wind power agreements in Spain
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Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power
81% of renewable additions in 2023 were cheaper than fossil fuel alternatives, offering countries a compelling business and investment case to triple renewables by 2030. In 2023, the global weighted average levelised cost of electricity (LCOE) from newly commissioned utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore wind energy, offshore wind and hydropower fell. Between 2022 and 2023, … Continue reading Record Growth Drives Cost Advantage of Renewable Power
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The Council of Ministers approves Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
The new PNIEC estimates that by 2030 there will be 62 gigawatts (GW) of wind power installed, with 3 GW corresponding to offshore wind power – compared to 50 GW in the previous PNIEC – as well as a huge deployment of solar photovoltaic up to 76 GW (including 19 GW of self-consumption), 4.8 GW … Continue reading The Council of Ministers approves Spain’s National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan
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China’s first ‘concentrated solar power, thermal energy storage, photovoltaic and wind power’ project goes into full production
A milestone for renewable energy in China in Yumen City, Gansu Province, China National Nuclear Corporation’s Xinhua Hydropower Company put into full production its ‘Solar Thermal Plus’ demonstration project on September 20.It has a capacity of 100 megawatts and marks a major advancement in the integration of concentrating solar power, thermal storage, photovoltaic, and wind … Continue reading China’s first ‘concentrated solar power, thermal energy storage, photovoltaic and wind power’ project goes into full production
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Vestas secures its largest onshore wind power plant to date in Japan with 134 MW order from Invenergy
Vestas has secured a 134 MW order from Invenergy for the Inaniwa wind power centre in Iwate Prefecture in Japan. It is Vestas’ largest onshore order to date in the Japanese market. The order includes the supply and installation supervision of 32 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 … Continue reading Vestas secures its largest onshore wind power plant to date in Japan with 134 MW order from Invenergy
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Renewable Energy in Indonesia: Current Development and Future Prospects
As one of the largest and most populous nations in Southeast Asia, Indonesia faces growing energy demands that need the expansion of its energy production capacity. Traditionally, the country has relied on fossil fuels, particularly coal, oil, and natural gas, to power its economy. However, the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy security, … Continue reading Renewable Energy in Indonesia: Current Development and Future Prospects
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New EU Commission: what it means for wind
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented her new College of Commissioners to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Over the next five years, the Commissioners-designate are tasked with doubling down on the EU green and digital transition and fostering the path for a new Clean Industrial Deal that can strengthen European industrial competitiveness and … Continue reading New EU Commission: what it means for wind
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Vattenfall expands circular targets on wind turbine components
In 2021, Vattenfall committed to an immediate landfill ban and set a goal to recycle 50 per cent of all wind turbine blades from its owned farms by 2025, with a target of 100 per cent by 2030. Building on this commitment, the company is now incorporating nacelle canopies and nose cones into its strategy, … Continue reading Vattenfall expands circular targets on wind turbine components
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Chart: How Much Photovoltaic or Wind Power Dominate Renewable Energy in Different Countries
I was going through the new Integrating Solar and Wind: Global experience and emerging challenges report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), and I noticed an interesting graph. Well, there are at least a few interesting charts, but this one chart is something I don’t think I’ve ever seen. The chart (above and below) shows … Continue reading Chart: How Much Photovoltaic or Wind Power Dominate Renewable Energy in Different Countries
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Iberdrola restores more than 1,000 hectares of wetlands at the Whitelee wind farm in the United Kingdom
ScottishPower Renewables has completed one of the most ambitious peatland restoration projects ever consented to a developer in the UK. The £1.4 million project marks a significant milestone in valuable habitat conservation and climate change mitigation at Whitelee Windfarm, bringing SPRs investment in peatland restoration to £4m to date. Degraded peatlands release harmful greenhouse gases … Continue reading Iberdrola restores more than 1,000 hectares of wetlands at the Whitelee wind farm in the United Kingdom
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