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Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for an offshore wind project of up to 1.2 GW in Poland

Vestas has signed a conditional agreement to deliver wind turbines for the Baltic Power offshore wind project in Poland with a capacity of up to 1.2 GW. As long as 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.

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ACP Statement on Department of Energy Proposal to Establish Federal Permitting of Electric Transmission

Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) Vice President of Markets & Transmission Carrie Zalewski released a statement on the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed rule to establish federal permitting of electric transmission: “Expanding our electricity transmission system is necessary to be able to deliver the affordable, reliable clean energy that American homes and businesses need. … Continue reading ACP Statement on Department of Energy Proposal to Establish Federal Permitting of Electric Transmission

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Offshore wind power could supply 25% of US electricity by 2050

Offshore wind could supply 10–25% of the US’s electricity demand by 2050, helping the country achieve a 95% clean electricity grid without substantially impacting wholesale electricity costs, according to a new report. Boasting one the world’s largest offshore wind resources, the US can develop enough offshore wind to provide up to 25% of its electricity … Continue reading Offshore wind power could supply 25% of US electricity by 2050

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RWE, Vattenfall, Waterkant Energy win 1.8 GW German offshore wind auction

RWE (RWEG.DE), Vattenfall (VATN.UL) and development firm Waterkant Energy have been awarded four offshore wind farm sites in the North Sea in a tender worth 784 million euros ($864.75 million), the German energy regulator said on Thursday. The companies secured rights to the areas suited to housing 1.8 gigawatts (GW) of power turbine capacity, the … Continue reading RWE, Vattenfall, Waterkant Energy win 1.8 GW German offshore wind auction

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China leads in offshore wind power in pursuit of carbon neutrality

China’s offshore wind power installed capacity ranked first in the world for two years in a row, and the industry is set to play an important role in achieving China’s carbon neutrality goal by 2060. China is a latecomer in the field of offshore wind power. Back in 2012, the whole country only had a … Continue reading China leads in offshore wind power in pursuit of carbon neutrality

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Biden Approves Largest US Offshore Wind Power Plant

The Biden administration has granted approval for the construction of Ocean Wind 1, the largest offshore wind farm in the United States to date. The park will be located 13 nautical miles southeast of Atlantic City, New Jersey and will consist of 98 wind turbines and three offshore substations. This marks the third approval of … Continue reading Biden Approves Largest US Offshore Wind Power Plant

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Auction success for RWE: 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind energy secured in the German North Sea

The German Federal Network Agency today announced that RWE has been granted awards for Nordseecluster B. This involves the N-3.6 and N-3.5 sites in the German North Sea, on which RWE intends to develop, build and operate two wind farms with a total capacity of 900 megawatts (MW). RWE secured the 900 MW without a negative … Continue reading Auction success for RWE: 1.6 gigawatts of offshore wind energy secured in the German North Sea

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Iberdrola encarga a Windar Renovables las piezas de transición del parque eólico marino Windanker

Windar Renovables has signed an agreement with Iberdrola to manufacture 21 transition pieces for the Windanker offshore wind farm in German waters. This is the sixth project of this type of foundation to date. Production will be carried out at the Avilés facilities, with the collaboration of a large number of Spanish suppliers in the … Continue reading Iberdrola encarga a Windar Renovables las piezas de transición del parque eólico marino Windanker

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Iberdrola repowers ScottishPower’s first wind farm

After almost 30 years of service, Scotland’s first commercial windfarm has been powered down in preparation of the site being supercharged to help meet the UK’s Net Zero targets. Operational since 1995, ScottishPower Renewables’ Hagshaw Hill windfarm in South Lanarkshire was at the forefront of wind energy production in Scotland, generating more than 895MWh over … Continue reading Iberdrola repowers ScottishPower’s first wind farm

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Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half year of 2023

Operating profit (EBITDA) for the first half year was in line with our expectations and amounted to DKK 10.2 billion. Earnings from offshore sites amounted to DKK 9.0 billion, which was DKK 3.3 billion higher than in the same period last year. Net profit amounted to DKK 2.7 billion, and return on capital employed (ROCE) came … Continue reading Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half year of 2023

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RWE renews Elisenhof wind farm and continues to use turbine components in Spain

A breath of fresh air for the Elisenhof wind farm: RWE is modernising its wind farm in western Germany and replacing nine old ones with a total of 6.75 megawatts (MW) with two more powerful wind turbines. The construction of the foundations for this so-called repowering project with a total output of 11.4 MW has … Continue reading RWE renews Elisenhof wind farm and continues to use turbine components in Spain

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The wind industry fights against the skyrocketing costs and failures of wind turbines

The wind power industry is facing significant cost increases, ranging between 20% and 40% since February 2022. Siemens Gamesa, the wind power segment of Siemens Energy, has experienced substantial financial losses after selling turbines that were not adequately tested. In addition, big oil companies are making significant investments in the wind sector without government subsidies, … Continue reading The wind industry fights against the skyrocketing costs and failures of wind turbines

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Statkraft and AstraZeneca sign agreement on wind power delivery

Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy producer, and the biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca have entered into an agreement on wind power deliveries that will increase the supply of renewable electricity in Sweden. The agreement is based on the commissioning of new wind farms. Under the agreement, AstraZeneca commits to purchasing 200 gigawatt-hours per year for ten years, … Continue reading Statkraft and AstraZeneca sign agreement on wind power delivery

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CO2 prices and wind energy production drive European electricity markets prices down in early August

During the first week of August, the European electricity markets prices as a result of increased wind energy production, lower CO2 and gas prices, and lower electricity demand in some markets due to cooler average temperatures. On August 2, Spain recorded its second largest solar photovoltaic energy production to date. The Brent futures reached their … Continue reading CO2 prices and wind energy production drive European electricity markets prices down in early August

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Acciona Energia proposes its fourth wind farm in Victoria

Acciona Energía, a major Spanish energy company, has submitted a proposal for a fourth wind farm in Victoria to meet the growing demand for wind power. The Nyaninyuk wind farm would be located to the west of Mt Beckworth and would consist of 58 Nordex wind turbines. This is half the number of wind turbines … Continue reading Acciona Energia proposes its fourth wind farm in Victoria

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Offshore Wind Power Could Be California’s Economic Solution

Offshore wind has the potential to be a major economic driver and energy solution for California, but time is running out for policymakers to take action. California set its first offshore wind goal last year, aiming for 25 gigawatts by 2045, enough to power 25 million homes. However, experts believe that the state should aim … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power Could Be California’s Economic Solution

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Huge Potential for Offshore Wind Energy in the U.S.

A recent analysis by Berkeley researchers, in collaboration with nonprofit clean energy research firm GridLab and climate policy think tank Energy Innovation, revealed that there are more than 4,000 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind potential along the US coast. This immense potential could meet up to 25% of the country’s energy demand by 2050, contributing … Continue reading Huge Potential for Offshore Wind Energy in the U.S.

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Vestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Spain

Vestas has received an order for a 50 MW wind farm to be located in the northwest of Spain. The order has been placed by Sinia Renovables, Banc Sabadell’s investment arm specializing in renewable energy and climate transition assets. The contract includes the delivery of 11 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 25-year … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Spain

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Enel Green Power, MATES in Construction WA and major project partners join forces at Flat Rocks Wind Farm Stage 1

Construction of Flat Rocks Wind Farm Stage 1, located in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, commenced in 2022. The first two of 18 wind turbines have recently been installed, with installation of all remaining turbines underway. A construction work force of around 80 personnel is currently working at the project site. Recognising the … Continue reading Enel Green Power, MATES in Construction WA and major project partners join forces at Flat Rocks Wind Farm Stage 1

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Developers added 3,2 GW of U.S. wind energy capacity in first-half 2023

In the first half of 2023, developers added 16.8 gigawatts (GW) of new utility-scale electric generating capacity to the U.S. power grid, according to our latest inventory of electric generators. Developers plan to bring an additional 35.2 GW of capacity online in the second half of the year. Operating capacity: Solar power accounted for the … Continue reading Developers added 3,2 GW of U.S. wind energy capacity in first-half 2023

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