Ørsted becomes the first energy company to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) to support a faster deployment of offshore wind and create a global community of action. GOWA is a new global organisation that brings together governments, the private sector, international organisations, and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power. … Continue reading Ørsted joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind
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China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale is crucial for meeting the desired climate commitments, where affordability plays a vital role. However, the expected surge in prices of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, four critical materials in EV batteries, could hinder EV uptake. To explore these impacts in the context of China, … Continue reading China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
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Southeast Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited have signed a $692.55-million loan agreement to build a wind farm in Laos. Comprising 133 wind turbines with a capacity of 600 MW, the Monsoon Wind Power Project will be the largest wind farm in Southeast Asia and the first in Laos, according to … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
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Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
The European Commission is preparing a Net Zero Industry Act and changes to Europe’s Electricity Market Design. CEOs of Europe’s leading energy companies say it’s essential to get the detail right in these proposals. Francesco Starace, CEO Enel: “The energy transition must accelerate if we want to deliver stable, secure and competitive electricity to our … Continue reading Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
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Türkiye ranks 6th in wind energy capacity in Europe
Türkiye has strengthened its position as a major player in wind energy, ranking sixth in Europe in installed power capacity, according to the “2022 European Wind Statistics and 2023-2027 Outlook” report by the European Wind Energy Association WindEurope. The report reveals that Türkiye added 867 megawatts of wind energy capacity in 2022, bringing its total … Continue reading Türkiye ranks 6th in wind energy capacity in Europe
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ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, has announced a ground-breaking partnership agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and Samruk-Kazyna, the sovereign wealth fund ofKazakhstan to lead and develop a 1GW wind energy and battery storage project within the Central … Continue reading ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
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DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
Floating offshore wind provides state opportunity for leadership in developing new technologies and markets. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a series of reports for the State of Maine’s Governor’s Energy Office for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative. The initiative was launched in June 2019 to outline a clear roadmap to … Continue reading DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
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EDPR scales up global ambition with growth plan of more than 4GW/year
EDPR will invest 20 billion euros until 2026 to boost renewable additions, forecasting to add more than 4GW per year in capacity during this period and doubling installed capacity in Solar Utility Scale and Wind. Growth partially funded by a 1bn capital increase. EDPR today presented its revised Business Plan 23-26 in London, forecasting … Continue reading EDPR scales up global ambition with growth plan of more than 4GW/year
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GE Renewable Energy continues to add wind power to Lithuania
GE Renewable Energy selected by Inikti to supply four onshore wind turbines for the Otada wind farm. GE enjoys a growing position in Lithuania with an installed onshore wind energy capacity of close to 500 MW. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by Inikti as the supplier for the Otada wind … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy continues to add wind power to Lithuania
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Naturgy advances in the construction of the second wind farm in Extremadura
The Minister of Ecological Transition and Sustainability of the Junta de Extremadura, Olga García, and the mayor of Plasencia, Fernando Pizarro, visited today the works of the Merengue II wind farm and the Puerta del Jerte photovoltaic plant, which the energy company is promoting in the plasentino municipal term.The Merengue II wind turbines will be … Continue reading Naturgy advances in the construction of the second wind farm in Extremadura
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RWE becomes a top tier renewable energy company in the United States
RWE AG, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, successfully closed the acquisition of all shares in Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, Inc. (Con Edison CEB), from Consolidated Edison, Inc. after only five months from the announcement of the transaction. All relevant authorities have approved the acquisition. The transaction makes RWE the number four … Continue reading RWE becomes a top tier renewable energy company in the United States
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RWE renews three wind farms
RWE has been awarded three projects in the German Federal Network Agency’s auction for onshore wind. The company will renew existing wind farms in Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia and replace them with modern turbines. This so-called repowering will almost double the installed capacity of the wind farms – from 37.4 to 73.2 megawatts. Thanks to … Continue reading RWE renews three wind farms
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Vestas selected as preferred supplier for the 600 MW Wando Geumil offshore wind project in South Korea
The offshore wind industry continues to grow in Asia Pacific and to underline Vestas’ key role in the expansion of offshore wind in the region, Vestas is proud to announce the signing of preferred supplier agreement with Korea South-East Power Company (KOEN) for the 600 MW Wando Geumil offshore wind project in Wando-Gun, South Jeolla … Continue reading Vestas selected as preferred supplier for the 600 MW Wando Geumil offshore wind project in South Korea
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in most European electricity markets
Second consecutive week of price falls in most European electricity markets. In the fourth week of February, prices of most European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, influenced by the decrease in gas prices and the drop in demand in various European markets. On the other hand, on February 21, TTF gas futures … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in most European electricity markets
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Nordex receives WPD orders for 109 MW of wind power in Sweden and Finland
Nordex has received two orders for a total of 109.3 MW in WPD Sweden and Finland. The Nordex Group is providing ten wind turbines N163/6.x for the Tomasliden wind farm in Sweden. For the Finnish project “Olainen”, WPD made an order with the Nordex group for the delivery of seven N163/5.x wind turbines. Both orders … Continue reading Nordex receives WPD orders for 109 MW of wind power in Sweden and Finland
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Vestas and KK Wind Solutions strengthen partnership with transfer of converters and controls business
The sale of Vestas’ converters and controls business has been completed and marks the transfer of Vestas’ three converters and controls factories to KK Wind Solutions (KK). Around 600 of Vestas’ highly experienced and skilled colleagues will join KK. Following the acquisition, KK becomes a world leader within converter and controls for the wind industry … Continue reading Vestas and KK Wind Solutions strengthen partnership with transfer of converters and controls business
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Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for onshore wind projects in Brazil with a total capacity of 1.3 GW
Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for two wind power projects in Brazil with a combined capacity of 1.3 GW. As long as the projects result in a firm and unconditional order for wind turbines as defined by Vestas, the company will disclose a company announcement about this.
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ACP Statement on Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023
American Clean Power Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg issued the following statement on H.R. 209, the Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023 after it was introduced before the House Natural Resources’ Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN): “We’re grateful to Congressman Stauber for his leadership on permitting reform as … Continue reading ACP Statement on Permitting for Mining Needs Act of 2023
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EDP Renewables recurring net profit increased 2% in 2022
EDPR invested over five billion euros in 2022 to accelerate the energy transition, almost doubling gross investment year-on-year. Renewable generation growth and asset rotations completed contributed to recurring net profits of €671 million. EDP Renewables (EDPR), the fourth largest producer of wind and solar energy globally, ended 2022 with a 2% growth in its net … Continue reading EDP Renewables recurring net profit increased 2% in 2022
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Birds avoid wind turbine blades
Seabirds deliberately avoid wind turbine rotor blades offshore – that is the main finding of a new study that mapped the flightpaths of thousands of birds around wind turbines in the North Sea. Most importantly, during two years of monitoring using cameras and radar, not a single bird was recorded colliding with a rotor blade. … Continue reading Birds avoid wind turbine blades
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