The sustainable development of Mauritania’s high-quality wind and solar resources could serve as a catalyst for the country to achieve its vision of strong and inclusive economic growth, according to a new IEA report published today. Renewable Energy Opportunities for Mauritania finds that the country could deploy these resources at scale to generate low-cost renewable … Continue reading Development of Mauritania’s high-quality renewable resources could catalyse the country’s efforts to boost sustainable economic growth
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ACP Statement on Empire Wind and Revolution Wind Projects Moving Forward
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a final Record of Decision approving Equinor and bp’s Empire Wind project off New York and the approval of the Construction and Operations Plan for Orsted’s Revolution Wind … Continue reading ACP Statement on Empire Wind and Revolution Wind Projects Moving Forward
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Biden-Harris Administration Approves Sixth Offshore Wind Power Projects
The Biden-Harris administration today announced its approval of the Empire Wind offshore wind project – the sixth approval of a commercial-scale offshore wind energy project under President Biden’s leadership. Today’s announcement supports the Administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030. Empire Wind US LLC proposes to develop two offshore … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Approves Sixth Offshore Wind Power Projects
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Vestas secures 239 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received an order for 239 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 53 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. The orders include the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance … Continue reading Vestas secures 239 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
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North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
In the presence of His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands the 10 Energy Ministers of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC)** met in The Hague yesterday. They agreed a new NSEC Action Agenda for the build-out of offshore wind. This Agenda aims among other things to help strengthen Europe’s wind energy supply chain. In … Continue reading North Seas Energy Ministers endorse Wind Power Package
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The wind power and solar energy produced in 2023 in Spain already exceeds that of all of last year
On Friday, November 17, the national electricity system reached a total of 116,844 GWh of renewable generation in the accumulated year of 2023, thus exceeding the figure for all of 2022. Renewables have exceeded their production for the entire year 2022 in Spain in November, according to data published daily by Red Eléctrica, a Redeia … Continue reading The wind power and solar energy produced in 2023 in Spain already exceeds that of all of last year
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Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production
Siemens Gamesa, the wind division of Siemens Energy, has revealed plans to implement cost-saving measures of approximately 400 million euros ($436 million) by 2026. The company aims to streamline its organization and optimize overhead costs, according to presentation slides released ahead of its capital markets day. To achieve its cost-cutting goals, Siemens Gamesa intends to … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production
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North Seas Energy Ministers Embrace Offshore Wind Power Expansion
In a momentous gathering in The Hague, the 10 Energy Ministers of the North Seas Energy Cooperation (NSEC) convened to promote the growth of offshore wind power. His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands graced the event, which witnessed the endorsement of a new NSEC Action Agenda aimed at fortifying Europe’s wind energy supply chain. … Continue reading North Seas Energy Ministers Embrace Offshore Wind Power Expansion
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Invites US Manufacturers To Develop and Commercialize 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 2024 request for proposals (RFP). NREL has issued a Competitiveness Improvement Project notice of intent in … Continue reading Invites US Manufacturers To Develop and Commercialize Distributed Wind Energy Technology
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OX2 has handed over the Karskruv wind farm in Sweden to Orrön Energy
OX2 has handed over the Karskruv wind farm in Uppvidinge municipality, Sweden, to Orrön Energy. The wind farm comprises a total of 20 Vestas turbines with a total installed capacity of 86 MW. OX2 and Orrön Energy signed an agreement in April 2021 to construct the wind farm Karskruv. The total yearly production is estimated … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Karskruv wind farm in Sweden to Orrön Energy
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Acciona Energía has renewed its position as the “greenest” electricity generation company for the ninth consecutive year
ACCIONA Energía has been ranked the world’s “greenest” power generation company for ninth year in a row, by the “Top 100 Green Utilities” ranking prepared annually by Energy Intelligence, an independent consulting firm specializing in energy markets. ACCIONA Energía has topped the index every year since 2015. The twelfth edition of “Top 100 Green Utilities” … Continue reading Acciona Energía has renewed its position as the “greenest” electricity generation company for the ninth consecutive year
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Records of photovoltaic energy production for a month of November in Spain and wind energy production in Germany
During the weekdays of the third week of November, prices in the main European electricity markets registered an upward trend. However, over the weekend, the combination of lower demand and high renewable energy production helped to bring prices down. On the 19th, Spain registered the solar photovoltaic energy production record for a month of November … Continue reading Records of photovoltaic energy production for a month of November in Spain and wind energy production in Germany
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56 MW of wind power from Croatia: Nordex receives order for N163/6.X wind turbines
More than 3,000 MW sold worldwide since the launch of the 6 MW wind turbine type N163/6.X in 2021. Nordex has received an order for 56 MW in Croatia. The largest wind farm developer and operator in the country, ENCRO d.o.o, and Adris Grupa, a leading independent investment company in Croatia, have ordered eight N163/6.X … Continue reading 56 MW of wind power from Croatia: Nordex receives order for N163/6.X wind turbines
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Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete
The 10 wind turbines of this Capital Energy renewable facility, model SG 5.0 – 145 with 5.2 MW of unit power, will be capable of supplying clean energy to almost 51,000 homes and will avoid the emission of around 50,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. yearThe construction of La Herrada, which the Albacete company … Continue reading Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete
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DNV to provide renewables inspection services for the major East Anglia Three offshore wind power project
ScottishPower Renewables has awarded DNV a three-year contract to provide integrated inspection services on the East Anglia Three wind farm. The agreement will see DNV conduct a wide range of services, including site inspection, vendor inspection and quality management services across project and vendor locations globally until 2026. “East Anglia THREE is set to be … Continue reading DNV to provide renewables inspection services for the major East Anglia Three offshore wind power project
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Enercon is naming CEO successor
On 1 January 2024, Dr Jürgen Zeschky will effect his planned move from his position as CEO to the Board of Directors of the Aloys Wobben Trust; he will support ENERCON’s future development from this new position. At the same time, Udo Bauer will succeed him as ENERCON CEO. With many years of experience in … Continue reading Enercon is naming CEO successor
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European Parliament must vote to boost solar and wind energy tech made in Europe
On Tuesday the European Parliament will vote on its position for the negotiations with European Commission and Member States on the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA). MEP Christian Ehler, drafting the Parliament’s position, has put forward a proposal which supports a strong European wind industry to deliver on Europe’s climate and energy security objectives in the … Continue reading European Parliament must vote to boost solar and wind energy tech made in Europe
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Portugal was supplied only with wind power, hydro or solar energy for six days in a row
From household electrical appliances to factories used in industry, everything ran on wind energy, hydro or solar power for six days in a row. Between 4:00 a.m. on October 31 and 9:00 a.m. As of November 6, the nation of ten million people relied solely on renewable energy, as 1,102 GWh were generated.This exceeded national … Continue reading Portugal was supplied only with wind power, hydro or solar energy for six days in a row
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Statkraft acquires Spanish based renewables business Enerfin from Elecnor Group
The acquisition of Enerfin adds 1.5 GW of operational wind power, wind and solar capacity currently under construction plus a sizeable pipeline of projects in development to Statkraft’s portfolio. This reinforces the Norwegian company’s position as a major international renewable energy player, and significantly strengthens its position in Spain and Brazil. Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator … Continue reading Statkraft acquires Spanish based renewables business Enerfin from Elecnor Group
Continue readingStatkraft buys Enerfín and becomes the third wind power generator in Brazil
The acquisition of the Spanish company includes 9 wind farms, with 632 MW of capacity in the country.Statkraft announced the purchase of Enerfín, a renewable subsidiary of the Spanish company Elecnor. The transaction will expand the company’s wind farm portfolio to 2 GW in Brazil, one of the three largest in the country, according to … Continue reading Statkraft buys Enerfín and becomes the third wind power generator in Brazil
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