This deal increases GPG installed capacity in the country to over 700 MW.Naturgy increases its presence in Australia, becoming the Top-2 independent wind energy producer in the country and confirming its commitment to renewables growth in Australia, through its Global Power Generation joint venture (GPG).Hawkesdale is the fifth wind power project developed by Naturgy in … Continue reading Naturgy signs PPA to build a 97 MW wind farm Hawkesdale Victoria, Australia
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RWE chooses Van Oord for foundations and array cables at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE, the world’s number two in offshore wind power, has advanced the development of Sofia Offshore Wind Farm. The company has selected the international marine contractor Van Oord as the preferred supplier for the engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) of the monopile foundations and array cables, for one of the world’s largest offshore wind … Continue reading RWE chooses Van Oord for foundations and array cables at Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Northern Oklahoma College Partners with Enel Green Power for New Wind Energy Technician Program and Scholarship
Northern Oklahoma College is partnering with Enel Green Power, Oklahoma’s second-largest wind operator, to establish a new wind turbine technician program, helping to meet the workforce needs of a growing industry in the state. To support students in the program and honor the memory of a colleague, Enel has also established a scholarship to enable … Continue reading Northern Oklahoma College Partners with Enel Green Power for New Wind Energy Technician Program and Scholarship
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Community wind energy – an investment with impact
WWEA is very pleased that the IRENA Coalition for Action has launched its White Paper on Stimulating Investment in Community Energy – please find below IRENA’s announcement. Experts from around the world have contributed to an excellent paper that identifies barriers and instruments for broadening community energy across the globe. The White Paper highlights the … Continue reading Community wind energy – an investment with impact
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Shell-EDF venture seeks to build offshore New Jersey wind farm
Wind farm developer Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind said on Thursday it had submitted a proposal to New Jersey’s utility regulators to supply the state with up to 2,300 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. New Jersey is one of several U.S. states seeking to acquire 100% of its energy from clean sources by 2050. To help … Continue reading Shell-EDF venture seeks to build offshore New Jersey wind farm
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AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION NAMES HEATHER ZICHAL AS NEW CEO
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Heather Zichal as the organization’s first Chief Executive Officer. The new multi-technology renewable energy industry trade group, which formally launches on January 1, 2021, represents solar, storage, wind and transmission companies, along with manufacturers and construction companies, developers and owners/operators, utilities, financial firms … Continue reading AMERICAN CLEAN POWER ASSOCIATION NAMES HEATHER ZICHAL AS NEW CEO
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ENGIE announces 650 MW of renewable energy offtake contracts with Amazon
ENGIE announces several energy offtake contracts with Amazon for a global renewable energy portfolio of wind and solar projects across the United States, Italy and France totaling 650 MW. These Corporate Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) will exclusively rely upon renewable energy production facilities developed by ENGIE. For ENGIE, this operation is the largest portfolio of … Continue reading ENGIE announces 650 MW of renewable energy offtake contracts with Amazon
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Ørsted and Amazon sign Europe’s largest offshore wind energy corporate PPA
Amazon, the technology company based in Seattle, Washington, has signed a 10-year corporate power purchase agreement with Ørsted, the world-leader in offshore wind, to offtake the output of 250MW from Ørsted’s planned 900MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm in Germany. This CPPA will contribute to Amazon’s target of being 100% renewable by 2030 as … Continue reading Ørsted and Amazon sign Europe’s largest offshore wind energy corporate PPA
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Wind power in Andalusia, Capital Energy starts Loma de los Pinos wind farm
This wind energy facility, located in the province of Seville, will have an installed power of 39 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of 36 million euros.The seven wind turbines of this first Capital Energy wind farm in Andalusia will be capable of supplying clean energy to some 40,000 homes and will … Continue reading Wind power in Andalusia, Capital Energy starts Loma de los Pinos wind farm
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Green Fund Power List 2020 ranks the fund managers shaping the energy transition
Renewable energy has proven a particularly resilient asset class throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, with the exit from this crisis increasingly defined by demands for a green recovery and greater focus on ESG commitments. However, this does not mean that 2020 has elicited an easily navigable environment for renewable energy investors – with regional shifts in … Continue reading Green Fund Power List 2020 ranks the fund managers shaping the energy transition
Continue readingAcciona to supply wind energy and solar to Amazon in the US
Amazon and ACCIONA announced today two different agreements to cooperate in reaching decarbonization goals and accelerating innovation. ACCIONA will provide clean energy to Amazon in the United States with the electrical production corresponding to 641MW, helping meet Amazon’s company-wide goal to use 100% renewable energy by 2030 and achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040. … Continue reading Acciona to supply wind energy and solar to Amazon in the US
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Start of power production at Nysäter Onshore Wind Farm in Sweden
The Nysäter wind project in Sweden has achieved an important milestone on its way to becoming one of the largest onshore sites in Europe. The first of the 21 turbines already installed has been connected to the power grid and has started producing electricity. Once completed, the wind farm will consist of 114 Nordex turbines … Continue reading Start of power production at Nysäter Onshore Wind Farm in Sweden
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RWE is partner of landmark wind energy project involving the offshore production of green hydrogen
Plans to create 10 gigawatts of production capacity by 2035, enough to produce up to one million tonnes of hydrogen per year Concept presented at digital Parliamentary Evening: Bundestag Member Dr Stefan Kaufmann, Federal Commissioner for Hydrogen, emphasises the importance of green hydrogen for the North Sea region RWE contributes expertise in offshore wind and … Continue reading RWE is partner of landmark wind energy project involving the offshore production of green hydrogen
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IRENA and African Development Bank Partner to Scale up Renewables Investments in Africa
“The Bank’s partnership with IRENA will support Africa’s energy transition and our goal to achieve universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy in Africa by 2030.” – Bank VP Kevin Kariuki “This agreement represents the type of coordinated international cooperation that is the cornerstone of the realisation of sustainable development in Africa and … Continue reading IRENA and African Development Bank Partner to Scale up Renewables Investments in Africa
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Bangladesh approves first major wind power plant
The cabinet committee on national purchase at a meeting on Wednesday approved the construction of a 55 megawatt capacity wind power plant at Mongla in Bagerhat. Chaired by law minister Anisul Huq, in absence of finance minister Mustafa Kamal, the online meeting approved a proposal by the power division to award the contract to a … Continue reading Bangladesh approves first major wind power plant
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Top six wind energy trends of 2020 (so far)
Nora Zacharski December 9, 2020 This has been a year like no other, complete with a tremendous amount of uncertainty for our country and the entire world. Despite the many challenges, the wind industry continued to provide reliable, clean, and affordable energy for the American people. And there’s no sign that it will be slowing … Continue reading Top six wind energy trends of 2020 (so far)
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Iberdrola steps up its commitment to Brazil with the acquisition of the Brasilia distributor for €400m
Neoenergia, through its subsidiary Bahia Geração de Energia, has been declared the winner of the auction held this morning – in international competition – for the privatisation of the electricity distributor CEB Distribuição, following the presentation of an offer amounting to R$2,515,000,000 (€399 m), for 100% of the company. CEB-D is the electricity distributor for … Continue reading Iberdrola steps up its commitment to Brazil with the acquisition of the Brasilia distributor for €400m
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Offshore Wind Power in India: Key policy advances can lead to rapid gains for sector
By: Anjali Lathigara, Market Intelligence Analyst, GWEC Onshore wind energy currently stands as the second largest renewable energy sources in India – the world’s third-largest producer and fourth-largest consumer of electricity. Aiming to ensure energy security through the country’s Low Carbon Emission Pathways, there is a clear need for renewables to play a bigger role … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power in India: Key policy advances can lead to rapid gains for sector
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How can India achieve its wind energy targets?
Accelerating wind power growth in India and driving a green recovery with GWEC India By: Francis Jayasurya, India Director, GWEC As the third largest carbon emitter in the world, decarbonising India’s energy system is crucial to achieve global decarbonisation targets and support international efforts to keep global warming under 1.5°C pre-industrial levels – and wind power … Continue reading How can India achieve its wind energy targets?
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Sri Lanka commissions 103.5MW wind farm with bird radar
Sri Lanka’s state-run Ceylon Electricity Board has commissioned a 103.5 MegaWatt wind power plant in the North Eastern region of Mannar, which could produce up to 380 million kilowatts of electricity a year. The plant was declared open on December 08, by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. It is the largest wind farm in the country. … Continue reading Sri Lanka commissions 103.5MW wind farm with bird radar
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