China moves at a different pace. On October 16, 17, and 18, the China Wind Power 2024 fair was held in Beijing, one of the largest in the world alongside Wind Energy Hamburg, and undoubtedly the one with the greatest influence from Chinese OEMs and suppliers. A total of 12 local manufacturers attended: Goldwind, Envision, … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers unveil 27 new wind turbine models at China Wind Power
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Saudi Arabia signs localization agreements for wind energy steel towers
Steel towers for wind energy systems will soon be manufactured in Saudi Arabia following the signing of two agreements by the Kingdom’s Local Content and Government Procurement Authority. The deals, made in partnership with Al-Yamamah Steel Industries Co. and Arabian International Co. for Steel Structures, aim to localize production and transfer critical knowledge in the wind energy … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs localization agreements for wind energy steel towers
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Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions
Paula Pérez is an engineer by training, but to this National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researcher, engineering is about people. “I’ve always felt that engineering is for solving people problems,” said Pérez, who studies wind energy equity and techno-economic analysis. “I think our work should center the people who will be impacted by it.” With … Continue reading Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions
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Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing
The cost competitiveness of these technologies varies significantly across regions, but overall, renewables are on track to overtake traditional fossil fuel sources. Wood Mackenzie has released five regional Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) reports for 2024, which provide an in-depth analysis of the evolving electricity cost landscape across global markets. These reports, covering Asia Pacific … Continue reading Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing
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Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that
Europe must leverage the significant potential for private financing stemming from PPAs. The recent “Draghi Report” on the EU’s competitiveness and economic security singled out PPAs as a key tool for strengthening the EU’s industrial resilience. PPAs have significant benefits: they enable European companies to procure clean energy at competitive and predictable prices. They increase … Continue reading Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that
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US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
15 states had at least 30% power from renewables in 2023. Southeastern US sees surge in photovoltaic generation. The US generated about three times as much electricity from solar, wind and geothermal resources in 2023 than it did in 2014, a decade-long stretch that also saw the percentage of national retail power sales from these … Continue reading US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
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Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050
Egypt is positioned to become a leading force in wind energy within the Middle East, with the capacity to generate an excess of 76 gigawatts per hour by 2050, according to an international study. This capability would solidify its status as a potential leader in clean energy across the region. Published in the journal “Science … Continue reading Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050
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OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland
OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for Piiparinmäki wind farm with Nuveen Infrastructure. Under the agreement, OX2 will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the Piiparinmäki wind farm, to ensure optimal asset performance on the behalf of Nuveen Infrastructure, the private infrastructure investment business of $1.2tn global asset manager Nuveen. … Continue reading OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland
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Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
The draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta has begun its parliamentary process. The wind sector believes that the text proposes a paradigm shift in relation to the repowering of wind farms, which clashes head-on with the fundamental principles of the existing legal system. The wind sector, understanding that the spirit of … Continue reading Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta
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Enercon commissions 40 MW Turkish wind farm for Kalyon
German wind turbine manufacturer Enercon GmbH has commissioned all wind turbines at a 40 MW wind farm in Türkiye, Turkey, on behalf of project owner Kalen Enerji, a unit of national energy group Kalyon Enerji. All 10 wind turbines at the Black Sea region site are already supplying electricity to the grid, Enercon said in … Continue reading Enercon commissions 40 MW Turkish wind farm for Kalyon
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
European electricity market prices rise in the third week of October due to lower renewable energy production and higher demand. In the third week of October, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to those observed during the month. Most markets registered higher weekly averages than those of the previous week, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
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Vestas secures 70 MW wind power order in Germany
Vestas is pleased to announce a new wind turbine order as part of its fourth quarter order, demonstrating its commitment to advancing wind energy in Europe. The order comes from Terrawatt Planungsgesellschaft mbH for the Ostharingen wind farm in Goslar, Germany. The project will have a total capacity of 70 MW and will feature five … Continue reading Vestas secures 70 MW wind power order in Germany
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A new European project will develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life and increase their circularity
The REWIND research project will also implement new methodologies for recycling and reusing composite materials for the construction and automotive sectors. AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics, coordinates this research and leads the thermal and chemical recycling efforts. Globally, it is estimated that 2.5 million tonnes of composite materials are currently used in wind turbines … Continue reading A new European project will develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life and increase their circularity
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Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
Türkiye is setting ambitious goals for its energy sector, with plans to raise the share of renewable energy in electricity production to 47.8% by 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ 2025 budget proposal. The ministry also targets a reduction in natural gas’s contribution to electricity production to 18.9%.Expansion of renewable energy … Continue reading Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
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Arauco wind farm in Argentina installs new wind turbines
The Arauco Wind Farm in La Rioja successfully completed the transportation and unloading of the components necessary for the installation of the new wind turbines that will make up the second stage of the PEA 3 project, which has been financed with funds from the sale of the Arauco Park II to the company Pampa … Continue reading Arauco wind farm in Argentina installs new wind turbines
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Chinese wind turbines lead global wind energy building
Chinese wind turbines are having increasingly more presence globally. In the first half of 2024, China received 5 GW of wind turbine orders abroad, yielding a 47% increase YOY, revealed by the ongoing 2024 China Wind Power (CWP2024) in Beijing, one of the world’s most influential wind energy event. “By the end of 2023, China … Continue reading Chinese wind turbines lead global wind energy building
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Order intake by Chinese wind turbine OEMs advanced beyond domestic dominance in H1 2024
As the global energy landscape continues to evolve, the wind energy sector is experiencing unprecedented transformation. Drawing from data from Wood Mackenzie’s rich Wind Services offering, explored the causes and impacts of this pivotal shift in a recent webinar. In the first half of 2024, Chinese wind turbine manufacturers not only solidified their domestic dominance … Continue reading Order intake by Chinese wind turbine OEMs advanced beyond domestic dominance in H1 2024
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Germany acts to ensure level playing field and data security in wind energy
The German Economy and Energy Ministry issued a five-point Action Plan today to address current challenges to the European and German wind energy supply chain. The Action Plan recognises the need to correct unfair competition between European wind energy suppliers and their international competitors. It also pledges to address cyber and data security risks stemming … Continue reading Germany acts to ensure level playing field and data security in wind energy
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Europe’s wind supply chain continues ramp up to meet EU targets
On 15 October MEPs Barry Andrews, Annalisa Corrado and Bart Groothuis and EU Commission officials from DGs GROW and MARE joined WindEurope to visit Sif’s new monopile factory and Eneco’s new coastal wind farm in Rotterdam. The Port of Rotterdam also showed us how it’s driving every aspect of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. The … Continue reading Europe’s wind supply chain continues ramp up to meet EU targets
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Photovoltaic, wind power projects of over 10 GW in Albania await grid access
Albania’s Transmission System Operator (OST) said in its report for 2023 that developers of 133 wind power and photovoltaic solar projects applied for grid connections. Their total planned capacity is just under 10.5 GW. However, the state-owned company signed only three contracts. Wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plant projects in Albania have by far … Continue reading Photovoltaic, wind power projects of over 10 GW in Albania await grid access
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