The 1.4-gigawatt offshore wind power project is one of the world’s largest single offshore wind farms – operational in 2026. Prysmian’s Leonardo da Vinci vessel will lay the first sections of high voltage direct current (HVDC) export cables. Sofia will play a key role in helping the UK achieve its net zero ambitions. Offshore construction … Continue reading Offshore construction in the North Sea begins on RWE’s flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Global wind orders in the first half reached a new high of 69.5 GW
Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1, with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 12 percent increase year-over-year, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. A big driver of this activity was orders from outside of China, which saw more than 25 GW of order demand for a 47% increase year-over-year … Continue reading Global wind orders in the first half reached a new high of 69.5 GW
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Enercon announces a more powerful version of its E-175 EP5 wind turbines
Enercon announces a more powerful version of its E-175 EP5 wind turbines. The top model will be equipped with a larger permanent magnet generator with 6.X MW rated power. ENERCON expands its product portfolio with a type of powerful and high-performance system. In time for the Husum Wind wind energy fair (September 12-15), the manufacturer … Continue reading Enercon announces a more powerful version of its E-175 EP5 wind turbines
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Enel Green Power Chile begins commercial operations of the new wind power plants in Southern Chile
The Renaico II wind power project, after passing all tests to ensure its correct operation in terms of both safety and performance, received authorization from the National Electric Coordinator to begin its commercial operations.With this authorization, Renaico II, located in the Araucanía Region and which has a net installed capacity of 144 MW, will generate … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile begins commercial operations of the new wind power plants in Southern Chile
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Iberdrola reinforces its leadership in offshore wind power with the progress of Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle
Iberdrola is reaffirming its leadership in offshore wind with major advances in Saint-Brieuc (France) and Baltic Eagle (Germany). Iberdrola’s Chairman, Ignacio Galán, has recognized the work of employees at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, the first large-scale offshore wind project in Brittany and the second in France to produce clean energy, and at the Baltic … Continue reading Iberdrola reinforces its leadership in offshore wind power with the progress of Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle
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New artificial reefs bring new life to Hollandse Kust Zuid
Nine artificial reefs were deployed during the construction of the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) offshore wind farm. Two years on, it’s time for a first stock-take. Sytske van den Akker, a marine biologist at Vattenfall’s Environment and Sustainability Department, works with the ecological impacts of offshore wind farms. “When you construct an offshore wind farm, … Continue reading New artificial reefs bring new life to Hollandse Kust Zuid
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Vestas is awarded a 54 MW wind project in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order from Energiequelle GmbH for the Zeven-Wistedt wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order consists of nine V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in operational mode of 6.0 MW and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 54 MW wind project in Germany
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Vestas wins an order to repower 42 MW of wind power in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order to power an undisclosed retrofit wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The order consists of six V150-6.0 MW wind turbines and one V162-6.2 MW wind turbine in 6.0 MW operating mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under … Continue reading Vestas wins an order to repower 42 MW of wind power in Germany
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RWE’s 200-MW Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm under construction in Texas
Montgomery Ranch adds to RWE’s 4.1 (RWE pro rata 3.1) gigawatts of installed onshore wind capacity in the state and a total portfolio of 8 GW across the U.S..Wind power project will use 45 Vestas 4.5 megawatt wind turbines. Once operational, Montgomery Ranch will have enough capacity to generate clean power for more than 60,000 … Continue reading RWE’s 200-MW Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm under construction in Texas
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Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for a 1 GW+ onshore wind project in the US.
Vestas has entered into a conditional agreement for the supply of turbines for an onshore project in the US with a capacity above Vestas’ current disclosure threshold of 1 GW. Where the agreement results in a firm and unconditional order, Vestas will disclose it in a company announcement in accordance with the company’s disclosure policy.
Continue readingWind turbine orders reach 69.5 GW of wind power in the first half of 2023
Global order intake for wind turbines hit new highs in the first half of 2023 with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, up 12% year-on-year, according to new Wood Mackenzie analysis. Orders from outside of China, which saw more than 25 GW of order demand for a 47% year-on-year increase in the first half, were a … Continue reading Wind turbine orders reach 69.5 GW of wind power in the first half of 2023
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Egypt’s NREA signs land allocation agreement for 3 GW of wind power in Sohag
Land allocation agreement signed with a consortium comprised Orascom Construction PLC, ENGIE, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. The Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has signed a land allocation agreement with a consortium comprised Orascom Construction PLC, ENGIE, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation to establish a three-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in west Sohag, according to a … Continue reading Egypt’s NREA signs land allocation agreement for 3 GW of wind power in Sohag
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EDF Renewables has signed the contract for the Huanyang offshore wind farm in Taiwan
EDF Renewables has signed the Administrative Contract for Huanyang Offshore Wind Farm. This 440 MW project was awarded in the Round 3-1 Offshore Wind Zonal Development in December 2022 with grid connection year in 2027. Huanyang is EDF Renewables’ first offshore wind project in Taiwan. It marks a milestone on its ongoing efforts in the … Continue reading EDF Renewables has signed the contract for the Huanyang offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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Statkraft strengthens repowering position with second Breeze series wind farm acquisition
Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, has acquired a wind power portfolio from Breeze Two Energy in Germany and France, growing its repowering portfolio with 337 MW and 39 wind farms. Statkraft has added 39 wind farms in operation to its European onshore wind power portfolio in an acquisition that mirrors the first of … Continue reading Statkraft strengthens repowering position with second Breeze series wind farm acquisition
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PPAs: A sustainable solution for the energy industry
In recent years, electricity systems have been undergoing constant transformation. PPAs (power purchase agreements) are a stable, sustainable solution for the energy industry. he rapid development of Renewable Energy Sources (RES), the important goal of decarbonization, the introduction of new technologies and the need for digitalization have brought a wave of changes to the energy … Continue reading PPAs: A sustainable solution for the energy industry
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Australian Government announces two more offshore wind consultations
Chris Bowen MP, Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, announced today at GWEC’s APAC Summit the next two rounds of consultation for offshore wind zones in the country. The Bass Straight region and the Perth/Bunbury zone consultations will begin in October and November, respectively. Minister Bowen told the conference that this announcement, “puts us … Continue reading Australian Government announces two more offshore wind consultations
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ACP Statement on Monmouth Offshore Wind Opinion Poll
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement by Moira Cyphers, Director of Eastern State Affairs, in response to the latest Monmouth University Offshore Wind Opinion Poll: “After being subjected to a nearly year-long, well-funded and coordinated disinformation campaign that has attempted to threaten the economic and energy future of the Garden State, … Continue reading ACP Statement on Monmouth Offshore Wind Opinion Poll
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Statkraft signs agreement to purchase two wind farms (260 MW) in Brazil
Statkraft Energias Renováveis SA (SKER), Statkraft’s subsidiary in Brazil has signed an agreement with EDP Renováveis S.A. (“EDPR”) to acquire the two operational wind farms, Jerusalém and Boqueirão, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The two wind farms consist of 62 wind turbines and have an installed capacity of 260 megawatts (MW). … Continue reading Statkraft signs agreement to purchase two wind farms (260 MW) in Brazil
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RWE and Stanwell sign MoU for two wind energy projects in Queensland, Australia
RWE and Stanwell Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver two Queensland onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of up to 1.8 gigawatts (GW). Under the MoU, Stanwell will investigate and assess energy offtakes and potential equity investment in RWE’s Theodore Wind Farm, a project of up to 1,100 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading RWE and Stanwell sign MoU for two wind energy projects in Queensland, Australia
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Ørsted announces anticipated impairments on its US portfolio
As part of the continued maturation and a pre-final investment decision (FID) review of its near-term US offshore development projects, Ørsted has assessed the aggregate adverse impacts relating to the supply chain, lack of favorable progress in Investment Tax Credit (ITC) guidance, and increased interest rates, which affect its US portfolio. The Ocean Wind 1, … Continue reading Ørsted announces anticipated impairments on its US portfolio
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