The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP Interim CEO and Chief Advocacy Officer on the Senate’s failure to pass the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022: “It’s disappointing that the Senate wasn’t able to make progress on urgently needed permitting reform today. Permitting reform is essential for … Continue reading ACP Statement on the Failure of the Senate to Pass the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022
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Capital Energy purchases the wind turbines for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha from Siemens Gamesa
With 51 MW of access capacity, this renewable energy facility will be located in Montealegre del Castillo (Albacete).The 10 wind turbines of this first Capital Energy wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, model SG 5.0 – 145 with a 5.2 MW unit capacity, will be capable of supplying clean energy to almost 56,000 homes and will … Continue reading Capital Energy purchases the wind turbines for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha from Siemens Gamesa
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222.5 million euros for wind power repowering, renovating small hydro and recycling wind turbine blades in Spain
Two of the Circular Repowering Programs will encourage technological renewal projects to provide greater energy efficiency to wind and hydroelectric generation facilities Aid will be granted for the complete replacement of wind turbines (150 million) and the technological and environmental renovation of hydroelectric plants (42.5 million), with the possibility of incorporating storage For the first … Continue reading 222.5 million euros for wind power repowering, renovating small hydro and recycling wind turbine blades in Spain
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Vestas receives order for 62 MW of wind power in Spain
Renewable energy developer Norvento Enerxia has placed an order for 62 MW for several wind farms to be located in Galicia, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of thirteen V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and one V136-3.45 MW wind turbine. Vestas will also provide service for the projects through a full scope long-term service … Continue reading Vestas receives order for 62 MW of wind power in Spain
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Q3 U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Market Sets New Record
The U.S. energy storage market grid-scale segment installed a record 4,733 megawatt-hours (MWh) in the third quarter of 2022, surpassing the previous quarterly high of 4,598 MWh in Q1 of 2021, according to a new report released today. On a single charge, this amount of battery storage could power over 150,000 U.S. homes for a … Continue reading Q3 U.S. Grid-Scale Energy Storage Market Sets New Record
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Eletrobras, Shell mull co-investment in Brazil offshore wind power
Brazilian power company Eletrobras said on Thursday it has signed a cooperation agreement with Shell as they exchange information for a potential co-investment in offshore wind power in Brazil. Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras SA, as the company is formally known, said the move was part of its diversification strategy in renewable energy.
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RWE successful in National Grid Pathfinder 3 competition
RWE, one of the UK’s leading electricity generators, has been successfully awarded a contract by the UK Electricity System Operator (ESO), through National Grid’s Pathfinder 3 competition. The programme is designed to help ensure the stability of the electricity network in targeted regions across England and Wales, enabling greater volumes of renewable energy projects to … Continue reading RWE successful in National Grid Pathfinder 3 competition
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GE’s Haliade-X 14.7MW-220 Wind Turbine Obtains Full DNV Type Certificate
The rigorous third-party certification process for Haliade-X wind turbines has been successfully completed. Haliade-X becomes the largest wind turbine with a full type certification. 14.7MW-220 is based on the Haliade-X platform which has been validated with extensive prototype testing completed since 2019. GE Renewable Energy announced today that its Haliade-X wind turbine, the first 12 … Continue reading GE’s Haliade-X 14.7MW-220 Wind Turbine Obtains Full DNV Type Certificate
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Nordex receives orders from Eksim for the N163/6.X wind turbines covering more than 150 MW of wind power in Türkiye
Nordex has received orders from Eksim Yatirim Holding A.S. covering more than 150 MW for the expansion of two wind farms in Türkiye. The Nordex Group will supply a total of 22 of the N163/6.X turbines as part of the expansion of the existing “Geyve” and “Silivri” wind farms. Both orders also include a Premium … Continue reading Nordex receives orders from Eksim for the N163/6.X wind turbines covering more than 150 MW of wind power in Türkiye
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Siemens Gamesa selected by OX2 for 145-MW wind farm in Finland
Siemens Gamesa and OX2 sign latest deal for 145-MW Niinimäki project in the Pieksämäki municipality. The wind power project will use 22 SG 6.6-170 wind turbines, among the most competitive in the onshore industry. The project is due to be commissioned in late 2024 and includes a 35-year service contract. Siemens Gamesa’s relationship with OX2 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa selected by OX2 for 145-MW wind farm in Finland
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Serbia to launch wind power auctions in first quarter of 2023
Serbia plans to call its first-ever auctions for wind farms in the first quarter of 2023, Minister of Mining and Energy Dubravka ?edovi? has announced. The Ministry of Mining and Energy is currently laying the groundwork for new investments in renewable energy sources, and the plan is to complete the regulatory framework in the first quarter of … Continue reading Serbia to launch wind power auctions in first quarter of 2023
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Skateboarding down the La Magdalena wind farm
Iberdrola has challenged Spanish rider Alejandra Cárdenas, one of the best downhill riders in the world, to cross at full speed one of its pioneering wind farms in Castilla y León, specifically in the province of Burgos, – La Magdalena – whose wind turbines rise up to 55 metres, with a gradient of up to … Continue reading Skateboarding down the La Magdalena wind farm
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ACP Statement on Building American Energy Security Act of 2022
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP Interim CEO and Chief Advocacy Officer in support of the Building American Energy Security Act of 2022: “This permitting reform proposal would speed our country along the road to energy independence. Burdensome rules and regulations on energy generation and transmission are … Continue reading ACP Statement on Building American Energy Security Act of 2022
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Siemens Gamesa and Capital Energy sign new contract for a 52-MW wind power plant in Spain
The company will supply 10 SG 5.0-145 wind turbines for a wind farm in Albacete. The agreement includes maintenance of the wind turbines for a period of 20 years. Once installed, this park will supply clean energy to 41,000 homes and prevent the emission of 140,000 tons of CO2. Siemens Gamesa has nearly 15 GW … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Capital Energy sign new contract for a 52-MW wind power plant in Spain
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GE Renewable Energy signs strategic partnership agreement with Hyundai Electric to support the growth of offshore wind in South Korea
Hyundai Electric to build factory, invest in tooling, and hire and train local team to produce Haliade-X turbines and generators in South Korea.GE to bring its offshore expertise and the Haliade-X technology while remaining prime contractor toward customers, plus supporting operational ramp-up with Hyundai Electric. South Korea plans to bring online 12 GW of offshore … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy signs strategic partnership agreement with Hyundai Electric to support the growth of offshore wind in South Korea
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Türkiye: Coca-Cola orders a Nordex wind turbine for its factory
The Nordex Group has received an order from Coca-Cola ?çecek A.?. (“CCI”), for the supply and installation of CCI’s first wind turbine. The order for an N133/4800 turbine also includes a ten-year Premium Service. The turbine with a nominal capacity of 4.8 MW will be installed on a tubular steel tower with a hub height … Continue reading Türkiye: Coca-Cola orders a Nordex wind turbine for its factory
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Vestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind power in Sweden
Vestas has received a 59 MW order to power an undisclosed wind project in southern Sweden. The order includes a total of 13 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines with a hub height of 105 m. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 35-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind power in Sweden
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The WindEurope Annual Event will be back in Bilbao in 2024
WindEurope today announced that the WindEurope Annual Event 2024 will take place in Bilbao on 19-21 March 2024. It’s the third time Bilbao is hosting a WindEurope Annual Event after 2019 and 2022. Wind energy is an important element of Spain’s economy, providing 24% of total electricity consumption and growing. Spain is now also about … Continue reading The WindEurope Annual Event will be back in Bilbao in 2024
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Clean Energy Industry Sees Massive Investments Since August?
$40 billion in investments, 20 manufacturing facility openings that will create 7,000 new jobs, and over 13 gigawatts of new clean energy capacity announced. In just the last three months, over $40 billion of new grid-scale clean energy investments have been announced, a new report shows – the same amount as the total investment estimated … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry Sees Massive Investments Since August?
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Construction of Wind Turbine Foundations and Marine Civil Engineering Works in Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project
Penta-Ocean Construction Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce that we have received order for the construction of wind turbine foundations and marine civil engineering works in Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project from the project developer, Hibiki Wind Energy Co., Ltd. In this project, a 220MW large-scale wind farm (with 25 nos. of 9.6 MW … Continue reading Construction of Wind Turbine Foundations and Marine Civil Engineering Works in Kitakyushu Hibikinada Offshore Wind Farm Project
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