The South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approved a siting permit for the North Bend Wind Project, a wind energy facility slated for Hyde and Hughes counties capable of generating up to 200 megawatts of energy. The action by the PUC was taken during its regular meeting on Jan. 5, 2023, in Pierre. North Bend Wind … Continue reading South Dakota PUC approves permit to construct North Bend Wind Farm in Hughes and Hyde Counties
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Vietnam’s offshore wind power potential
Japan’s Nikkei Asia newspaper today published an analysis highlighting how “Vietnam’s offshore wind power is attracting an influx of foreign investment.”According to that article, Japanese and European companies are making big moves in Vietnam’s offshore wind sector to take advantage of the South East Asian country’s renewable energy momentum. In September 2022, the Japanese corporation … Continue reading Vietnam’s offshore wind power potential
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French renewable energy law: MPs must rise to the challenge and help boost energy security
On 10 January France’s National Assembly is set to vote on a bill intended to accelerate the development of renewable energy projects. But some Members of Parliament could be tempted to keep or introduce unhelpful amendments to the text causing the bill to slow down the uptake of renewables instead of speeding it up. France … Continue reading French renewable energy law: MPs must rise to the challenge and help boost energy security
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ACP Statement on New Federal Guidance for Consideration of Climate Impacts in Environmental Reviews
The American Clean Power Association today issued a statement in response to the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) release of new guidance aimed at helping federal agencies better assess and disclose climate impacts as they conduct environmental reviews: “The American Clean Power Association supports the Administration’s new guidance assisting federal agencies in their consideration of potential climate … Continue reading ACP Statement on New Federal Guidance for Consideration of Climate Impacts in Environmental Reviews
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Nel and Statkraft pave the way for a green hydrogen value chain in Norway
Hydrogen technology company Nel and Europe’s largest supplier of renewable energy, Statkraft, newly signed a contract for delivery of 40 MW electrolysers and will thus collaborate to create a strong value chain for production of green hydrogen in Norway. “We are determined that we will contribute towards making Norway a leading producer of renewable hydrogen, … Continue reading Nel and Statkraft pave the way for a green hydrogen value chain in Norway
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Germany Generated a Historical Amount of Electricity From Wind Energy This Week
Germany is blowing us away — literally — with its wind power production. On Wednesday, Jan. 4, Germany produced a record-breaking amount of wind energy. Data from the European Energy Exchange (EEX) showed wind farms nationwide had produced more than 50,000 megawatts of energy, resulting in the highest production of electricity derived from wind power … Continue reading Germany Generated a Historical Amount of Electricity From Wind Energy This Week
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RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
Anders Opedal (Equinor) and Dr Markus Krebber (RWE) agreed today on a strategic energy partnership between their companies. The agreement includes large scale projects that will contribute to the European energy supply as well as to the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany and the EU. In addition, the partnership will strengthen the long-term … Continue reading RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
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Türkiye to reach 30 gigawatts in wind energy installed capacity by 2035
Türkiye’s wind energy installed capacity is expected to increase to 29.6 gigawatts by 2035, 5 gigawatts of which is offshore. The projections were laid out by the recently-published Türkiye National Energy Plan, which was prepared on the basis of the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry’s target of achieving net zero emissions in 2053. The plan, … Continue reading Türkiye to reach 30 gigawatts in wind energy installed capacity by 2035
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in 2022
Record gas and CO2 prices send electricity markets in 2022 at prices never seen before. In 2022, the annual electricity markets prices were the highest in history, exceeding €200/MWh in most cases. Gas and CO2 prices, which also registered records, were the main cause of the high electricity markets prices. During 2022, the installed solar … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in 2022
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UK sets new record for wind power generation
Britain has set a new record for wind generation as power from onshore and offshore turbines helped boost clean energy supplies late last year. National Grid’s electricity system operator (ESO), which handles Great Britain’s grid, said that a new record for wind generation was set on 30 December, when 20.91 gigawatts (GW) were produced by … Continue reading UK sets new record for wind power generation
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Iberdrola completes the first phase of construction of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
The company has completed the installation of 65% of the piles and 40% of the offshore wind plataforms that will support the wind turbines. Iberdrola is progressing according to plan on the construction project in French Brittany waters for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm. The company has completed the first campaign of the works with … Continue reading Iberdrola completes the first phase of construction of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
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ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm
ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm, located in the Sicilia Region, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of thirteen V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and five V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as an Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are very … Continue reading ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm
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Electrical systems infrastructure contract for Baltyk offshore wind projects awarded
Equinor and Polenergia have selected Hitachi Energy to deliver electrical systems infrastructure for the MFW Ba?tyk II and MFW Ba?tyk III offshore wind projects in Poland. MFW Ba?tyk II and MFW Ba?tyk III, located in the Baltic Sea approximately 27 km and 40 km from the port of ?eba, are two of the largest and … Continue reading Electrical systems infrastructure contract for Baltyk offshore wind projects awarded
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For Enel Green Power South Africa, ‘The rainbow nation is greener than ever’
2022 was a year of change for EGP South Africa with various renewable energy projects completed, thereby helping the country to meet its growing energy needs. Under the guidance of country manager Manuele Battisti, in 2023 EGP will intensify its development activities, start construction of new projects and optimize operating activities as South Africa continues … Continue reading For Enel Green Power South Africa, ‘The rainbow nation is greener than ever’
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Vestas wins 84 MW order in Italy
Campo Eolico Ariano (CEA), a full subsidiary of the W.E.B Group, has placed a 84 MW order for the Ariano Irpino wind park, to be located in the Campania Region, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 20 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins 84 MW order in Italy
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Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines produce first kWh
Vestas has completed the installation of the V236-15.0 MW prototype wind turbine at the Østerild National test center for large wind turbines in West Jutland, Denmark. The prototype has successfully produced its first kWh of power and will now undergo an extensive test and verification program to ensure reliability before full type certification and series … Continue reading Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines produce first kWh
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 252 MW of wind power in Australia
Vestas has received a 252 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in Australia. The order consists of 42 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.0 MW operating mode of the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also deliver the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of the turbines, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 252 MW of wind power in Australia
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Boralex Acquires Wind Farm Interest in Texas, New Mexico
Boralex Inc. (“Boralex” or the “Company”) (TSX: BLX), a leader in renewable energy, today announced it has completed the acquisition of EDF Renewables North America’s (“EDF Renewables”) interest in five operating wind farms with a total installed capacity of 894 megawatts (MW), located in Texas and New Mexico. EDF Renewables’ interest represents 447 MW of … Continue reading Boralex Acquires Wind Farm Interest in Texas, New Mexico
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Mega solar, wind power project starts construction in North China desert
A mega solar and wind power base kicked off construction in China’s seventh-largest desert on Wednesday. With an overall installed capacity of 16 million kW, the project is the world’s largest power generation base of its kind in desert areas. Located in the Kubuqi Desert in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the project will … Continue reading Mega solar, wind power project starts construction in North China desert
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Vattenfall achieves safer and climate smarter seabed inspection with uncrewed vessels
Vattenfall has conducted the first large-scale seabed survey with uncrewed surface vessels. The results were very positive, both from a climate and a safety aspect. This opens up for a broader use of this new technology. In the late summer and early autumn of 2022, Vattenfall successfully conducted large scale seabed surveys with uncrewed surface … Continue reading Vattenfall achieves safer and climate smarter seabed inspection with uncrewed vessels
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