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Electricity market prices return to 2021 levels in 2023 thanks to falling gas prices and the rise in renewable energy

In 2023, annual electricity market prices fell to levels similar to those of 2021, being mostly below €100/MWh. The drop in gas prices, together with the reduction in demand and the increase in renewable energy generation with respect to 2022, led to the decrease in electricity market prices. During 2023, installed solar and wind energy … Continue reading Electricity market prices return to 2021 levels in 2023 thanks to falling gas prices and the rise in renewable energy

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Wind power generated 23.5% of the electricity in Spain in 2023 and photovoltaics 14%

54.6% of the month’s electricity production was renewable and 78% free of CO2 equivalent emissions. It represents 24.6 percent more energy from renewable sources compared to December 2022.December closes a historic year for renewable energies, which have broken records for both production and participation in the national mix (50.4%).The peninsular demand was 3.7% higher in … Continue reading Wind power generated 23.5% of the electricity in Spain in 2023 and photovoltaics 14%

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Nordex receives an order for 106 MW of wind power from Capital Energy in Spain

At the end of 2023, Nordex received an order from Capital Energy for 106 MW in Spain. In spring 2025, the Nordex Group will deliver and install 18 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Mareas I and II” wind farm near Mequinenza, in the province of Zaragoza. The Delta4000 series wind turbines will be installed on … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 106 MW of wind power from Capital Energy in Spain

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Nordex receives orders for 553 MW of wind power from Sweden

Renewable Power Capital orders 80 wind turbines for four wind farms. At the end of 2023, the Nordex Group received orders for four wind farms in Sweden for a total of 553 MW from the renewable energy investment company, Renewable Power Capital, which operates throughout Europe. Orders also include a Premium Plus Service for the … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 553 MW of wind power from Sweden

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OX2 has handed over the Sulmierzyce wind farm in Poland

OX2 has handed over the Sulmierzyce wind farm in Poland to DIF Capital Partners. The wind farm comprises of 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 23 MW. The Sulmierzyce wind farm will produce about 68 GWh of energy and assuming an average annual household consumption of about 5,000 kWh, it will be … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Sulmierzyce wind farm in Poland

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World’s largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm in operation in Xizang

A large-scale wind power project, standing at an average altitude of 4,650 meters and with a total installed capacity of 100 megawatts, commenced operation on Monday in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Xizang has actively promoted the development of new energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind power. The region’s total installed … Continue reading World’s largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm in operation in Xizang

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Vestas has 1.1 GW of wind turbine orders in Europe at the end of December

In the final days of the fourth quarter, Vestas announced orders for 1,076 MW to supply wind turbines for several projects, including a repowering project, in several European countries. The contracts, disclosed between December 21 and 31, refer to projects in Italy, Germany, Spain, Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. The order is for the Hollandse … Continue reading Vestas has 1.1 GW of wind turbine orders in Europe at the end of December

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Vestas secures order for 135 MW wind project in the US developed by Steelhead Americas

Vestas has received a 135 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 30 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high capacity factor wind turbine and the project has been developed by Steelhead Americas, the North American development arm of Vestas. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 135 MW wind project in the US developed by Steelhead Americas

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Vestas wins an order for 37 MW of wind power in Spain

Vestas has received an order for 37 MW for a wind farm in Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of six V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) agreement. Delivery of the turbine is planned for the second half of 2024, while commissioning is expected to take … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 37 MW of wind power in Spain

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Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland

Vestas has received a firm order from ERG SpA for the 47 MW Corlacky Hill wind farm in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. The order consists of 11 V117-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under … Continue reading Vestas wins 47 MW wind project in Northern Ireland

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Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia

Vestas has sold a 656 MW wind portfolio to Italian renewable energy producer PLT Energia, one of Vestas’ oldest customers. The transaction of the projects developed by Vestas shows the company’s commitment to increasing the volume of viable wind projects in the industry and attracting more investments in renewable energy in strategic markets such as … Continue reading Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia

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Positioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023

In the last Council of Ministers of the year (DEC 27) various measures have been approved that facilitate the development of renewable projects in the pipeline and support the wind industry. The wind sector sees the approved measures as correct and timely, which were urgent to solve the future of tens of thousands of renewable … Continue reading Positioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023

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Suzlon secures order for 300 MW of 3 MW wind turbines from Apraava Energy Private Limited

Supply 100 wind turbines of 3 MW nominal power each. Wind farm at the client’s premises in Karnataka, with a total installed capacity of 300 MW. Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the award of a new order for the development of a 300 MW wind power project to Apraava Energy … Continue reading Suzlon secures order for 300 MW of 3 MW wind turbines from Apraava Energy Private Limited

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The Spanish government gives three more years to build and start exploiting wind and solar photovoltaic projects

The Government opens its hand to avoid the suffocation of the renewable energy sector and, with it, the construction or even the banks, giving three more years so that the promoters of wind and photovoltaic parks have up to eight years and not five as until now to start exploiting them from the moment the … Continue reading The Spanish government gives three more years to build and start exploiting wind and solar photovoltaic projects

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Vestas secures an order for 242 wind turbines and 1,089 MW of wind power with Pattern Energy in the US.

Vestas has secured a firm order from Pattern Energy to power a significant portion of its SunZia Wind project in New Mexico, USA, as revealed in Company Announcement no. 20/2023, dated December 27, 2023. This is Vestas’ largest order to date in the US market and the largest single land project worldwide. The 1.1 GW … Continue reading Vestas secures an order for 242 wind turbines and 1,089 MW of wind power with Pattern Energy in the US.

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Capital Energy buys the wind turbines for its Aragonese wind farms Las Mareas I and Las Mareas II from Nordex

The 18 wind turbines of the N163/5.X model, which will be supplied throughout the first half of 2025, will be able to produce clean energy to cover the consumption of about 115,000 homes and avoid the emission into the atmosphere of around 111,000 tons of CO2. every yearThe construction of Las Mareas I and II, … Continue reading Capital Energy buys the wind turbines for its Aragonese wind farms Las Mareas I and Las Mareas II from Nordex

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Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023

Brazil expanded its installed capacity of electrical energy by 8.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, and new plants from renewable wind and solar sources correspond to 90.4% of the growth, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported this Tuesday. According to the ministry, the Brazilian electricity matrix reached 196.6 GW at the end of this year, … Continue reading Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023

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Suzlon secures new order for 100.8 MW of wind power for 32 3 MW wind turbines

To supply 32 wind turbines with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW to be completed in KarnatakaElectricity generated from the project will be supplied to Commercial and Industrial (C&I)customers. A project of this size can provide electricity to ~77 thousand households and curb ~3.02 … Continue reading Suzlon secures new order for 100.8 MW of wind power for 32 3 MW wind turbines

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SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland submit planning application for Glenora wind farm

SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have jointly submitted a planning application for Glenora wind farm to An Bord Pleanála. The proposed site is located in North Mayo, approximately 7 km southwest of Ballycastle and 6km southeast of Belderrig. The two companies are 50:50 co-development partners for the proposed 22 wind turbines in the wind farm. … Continue reading SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland submit planning application for Glenora wind farm

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Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia

Vestas has received an order for 254 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in Australia. The order consists of 41 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also deliver the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the wind turbines, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia

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