President Andrés Manuel López Obrador revealed that there is a possibility that four of the 10 industrial parks that will be built in the Trans-Isthmic Corridor are destined for the development of wind energy and that they are financed by the United States. In a morning press conference, the president indicated that this is a … Continue reading AMLO announces that 4 US-financed wind farms will be built in Mexico
Continue readingTag Archives: wind power
Repsol begins the production of wind energy in its first renewable project in Castilla y León
Repsol has started producing electricity at its first renewable project in Castilla y León, Spain, named PI. Located in the provinces of Palencia and Valladolid, it consists of seven wind farms which will have a total installed capacity of 175 MW once completed. The company has successfully completed the grid connection of the first wind … Continue reading Repsol begins the production of wind energy in its first renewable project in Castilla y León
Continue reading
Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Vestas is presenting a new solution that renders epoxy-based turbine blades as circular, without the need for changing the design or composition of blade material. Combining newly discovered chemical technology developed within the CETEC initiative, and partnerships with Olin and Stena Recycling, the solution can be applied to blades currently in operation. Once matured, this … Continue reading Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Continue reading
Vestas wind loses 1,572 million in 2022
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas recorded losses of 1,572 million euros in 2022, in contrast to the attributable net profit of 134 million the previous year, according to the company. Vestas’ accounts reflect an extraordinary adverse impact of 444 million euros related to the alignment of the manufacturing footprint and the departure from Russia, … Continue reading Vestas wind loses 1,572 million in 2022
Continue reading
ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the President underscored how clean energy is growing our economy, lowering consumer energy costs, and cutting pollution. “Landmark investments in domestic clean energy are creating jobs, while protecting consumers from volatile global energy markets. … Continue reading ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
Continue reading
Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
RWE has awarded £28,386 to local communities surrounding the Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm, a 60 megawatt onshore windfarm near Romney Marsh, through its Community Fund. Over 25 years Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund will invest over £1.5 million into communities closest to the wind farm. Community benefit funds at onshore and offshore … Continue reading Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
Continue reading
Cencentrated solar power, wind power and PV in February
European electricity markets start February downwards helped by demand, renewable energy and gas. In the first week of February, prices of most European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, favoured by the decrease in demand in most markets, a lower weekly average price of gas, general increases in solar energy production and rises … Continue reading Cencentrated solar power, wind power and PV in February
Continue reading
Pause to Danish offshore wind scheme is absurd
The Danish Government has put on hold Denmark’s “open door” offshore wind development procedure. Pausing this established and effective scheme creates investment uncertainty for 20 GW of offshore wind currently under planning and development. It seriously undermines Denmark’s 2030 targets for offshore wind, which are central to Europe’s wider targets. And it flies in the … Continue reading Pause to Danish offshore wind scheme is absurd
Continue reading
Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign historic offshore wind partnership framework agreement for South Korea
Siemens Gamesa, the world-leading provider of wind power solutions, and Doosan Enerbility, formerly Doosan Heavy Industries, a market leading manufacturer of energy solutions, announce the signing of a binding framework agreement for a strategic partnership for the South Korean offshore wind market. Marc Becker, CEO of Siemens Gamesa’s offshore business and Hongook Park, CEO of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign historic offshore wind partnership framework agreement for South Korea
Continue reading
Capital Energy awards Gestacur the construction work for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, La Herrada
The imminent development of this renewable infrastructure will involve an investment of around 53 million eurosThis company from Albacete will be in charge, throughout this year, of the engineering, supply, construction, start-up and restoration works of this new renewable energy facility, also promoting the hiring of local workers and companies.The wind farm will have an … Continue reading Capital Energy awards Gestacur the construction work for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, La Herrada
Continue reading
ACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the leading trade organization representing the clean energy industry, has announced its 2023 incoming Board of Directors, as its new CEO Jason Grumet takes the helm of the organization. The membership of the 2023 Board represents the depth and reach of the clean power industry across the U.S. economy.? … Continue reading ACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
Continue reading
Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
ACCIONA Energía and Grupo Violas, one of the premier Portuguese business groups with investments in various industries such as textiles, tourism, education, real estate, beverages, and logistics, have signed an agreement for the supply of 100% renewable energy for the next ten years in Portugal. Under this agreement, ACCIONA Energía will supply more than … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
Continue reading
Equinor and SSE Renewables carry out early scoping work on potential 4th phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Leading energy companies Equinor and SSE Renewables are carrying out early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D, of the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Equinor and SSE Renewables each own 50% of the proposed Dogger Bank D development. The Dogger Bank D proposal would require a new development … Continue reading Equinor and SSE Renewables carry out early scoping work on potential 4th phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Continue reading
Acciona signs a wind power PPA with Fortia
ACCIONA Energía has signed a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with FORTIA, the energy management platform for large industrial consumers, for the supply of all the energy generated by six wind farms for the next 10 years. This agreement follows the one signed with FORTIA for 1TWh last year, which was the largest corporate renewable … Continue reading Acciona signs a wind power PPA with Fortia
Continue reading
Germany promises rapid expansion of onshore wind power
By 2030, some 2% of Germany’s land mass is supposed to be designated for wind turbines. Berlin has faced criticism for falling behind on its climate goals, and sees wind power as a way to catch up. Chancellor Olaf Scholz said the government is drawing up a plan to massively accelerate the construction of wind … Continue reading Germany promises rapid expansion of onshore wind power
Continue reading
China’s first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine project begins construction
The construction of China’s first large-scale 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine project has begun. The total installed capacity of the wind farm is 400 megawatts, and the annual on-grid power will exceed 1.6 billion kilowatt hours after the project becomes operational in August. In recent years, China’s offshore wind power has developed rapidly, with 60 percent … Continue reading China’s first 16-megawatt offshore wind turbine project begins construction
Continue reading
Wind power and solar already surpass gas in electricity generation in the EU
Wind and solar generated a fifth (22.28%) of the EU’s electricity in 2022, surpassing gas (19.91%) for the first time in a sector dominated by nuclear and hydroelectric (32.04 %), according to data released this week by the Ember energy think tank.“Europe has avoided the worst of the energy crisis,” summarized the head of Ember’s … Continue reading Wind power and solar already surpass gas in electricity generation in the EU
Continue reading
Together with SODECO, Iberdrola seeks innovation projects that promote the energy transition in Asturias
Iberdrola, a key company in promoting a just energy transition that fosters industrialisation and employment, and SODECO, Society for the Development of the Mining Regions of Asturias, have signed an alliance to promote a green promotion plan in the region. The company chaired by Ignacio Galán is doing so hand in hand with the electricity … Continue reading Together with SODECO, Iberdrola seeks innovation projects that promote the energy transition in Asturias
Continue reading
YPF Luz announces investment of $260 million in the construction of a wind farm
YPF Luz said on Friday that it will make an investment of about 260 million dollars for the construction of a new wind farm in the central province of Córdoba. The venture, located in the town of General Levalle, 380 kilometers south of the city of Córdoba, will have an installed capacity of 155 MW … Continue reading YPF Luz announces investment of $260 million in the construction of a wind farm
Continue reading
Tokyo Gas starts joint evaluation of Fukushima offshore wind project
Japan’s Tokyo Gas 9531.T and Shinobuyama Fukushima Power Co have started to evaluate a floating wind power project off the coast of Fukushima, Tokyo Gas said on Friday, as Japan seeks to replace lost nuclear power facilities. Japan has accelerated its switch to renewable energy after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear power station disaster forced it … Continue reading Tokyo Gas starts joint evaluation of Fukushima offshore wind project
Continue reading
