MidAmerican Energy Company has announced that it has completed two new wind farms in Iowa that add 338 megawatts of wind generation capacity, with one of those farms located in Mahaska County. According to a news release sent by MidAmerican, the Beaver Creek Wind Farm in Boone and Greene Counties as well as the Prairie … Continue reading MidAmerican Energy has announced two new wind farms in Iowa
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Iberdrola will invest €32 billion between 2018 and 2022
Iberdrola will invest €32 billion over the period between 2018-2022, setting solid foundations for sustainable growth in the next decade. More than 90% of total amount will be allocated to regulated activities or long-term contracts, in line with the group’s strategy of investing in businesses with stable and predictable returns. Thus, €15.5 billion (nearly 50% … Continue reading Iberdrola will invest €32 billion between 2018 and 2022
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Turkey plans to hold new big tenders for wind energy
The work has begun on new tenders for 1,000-megawatt (MW) wind and solar power plants, Turkish Energy Minister Berat Albayrak has said. Albayrak said the government planned to finalize these tenders by this summer at a sector meeting on Feb. 22. “We will probably announce the details of the tender this spring … We want … Continue reading Turkey plans to hold new big tenders for wind energy
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South Africa’s wind energy industry hails Ramaphosa’s commitment
South Africa’s wind Industry the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has applauded the newly elected South African president Cyril Ramaphosa’s commitment to stabilise state owned enterprises. The Association also praised Minister Gigaba’s reiteration of the president’s sentiments in yesterday’s Budget Speech. “We applaud President Ramaphosa’s unequivocal commitment in the State of the Nation Address … Continue reading South Africa’s wind energy industry hails Ramaphosa’s commitment
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Vattenfall backs HVDC for Norfolk offshore wind energy
Vattenfall, the Swedish energy group, said it wants to take a lead in transmission cable technology development that will be good for the consumer and lessens impact on the environment from far offshore, large scale wind farms. The energy business plans to deploy High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) cable technology to connect Norfolk Vanguard and … Continue reading Vattenfall backs HVDC for Norfolk offshore wind energy
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Ireland outlines 4.5-GW clean energy plan
The Irish government has announced plans to build an additional 4.5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, more than doubling the amount of clean energy currently in the system. A new Renewable Electricity Support System (RESS) will be introduced to support the initiative, as part of the national development plan for the next decade, … Continue reading Ireland outlines 4.5-GW clean energy plan
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Acciona will supply renewable energy to Aguas Chañar, the concession company for the integrated water cycle in Atacama (Chile)
Aguas Chañar, a company that works in the production and distribution of potable water and the collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater in the region of Atacama (Chile), has awarded ACCIONA Energía the supply of electricity to its main facilities, consisting of 100% renewable energy generated by the company in Chile. Under the terms of … Continue reading Acciona will supply renewable energy to Aguas Chañar, the concession company for the integrated water cycle in Atacama (Chile)
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TransAlta Renewables acquires two U.S. wind energy projects
TransAlta Renewables Inc. has entered into an arrangement to acquire two construction-ready projects in the Northeast United States. The wind development projects consist of: (i) a 90 MW project located in Pennsylvania which has a 15-year Power Purchase Agreement (“PPA”) and (ii) a 29 MW projected located in New Hampshire with two 20-year PPAs. All … Continue reading TransAlta Renewables acquires two U.S. wind energy projects
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Senvion wins 101,2 MW EPC project from ReNew Power
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has been awarded a 101,2 MW project from ReNew Power – one of India’s largest clean energy companies, to deliver the Bhuwad Wind Project (part of Round 2 bidding from Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited – a company of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, … Continue reading Senvion wins 101,2 MW EPC project from ReNew Power
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First 2018 onshore wind energy auction in Germany
Germany’s Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) announced the winners of the first onshore wind auction for 2018. 83 projects with a total capacity of 709 MW were awarded a contract. 132 projects with a total capacity of 989 MW participated in the auction. The prices of successful bids ranged from €38/MWh to €52.80/MWh. The average was … Continue reading First 2018 onshore wind energy auction in Germany
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Vestas secures 50 MW order in Colorado
Vestas has received an order for 50 MW of V136-3.45 MW turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode. The order adds to the more than 900 MW of announced V136-3.45 MW orders in the U.S., since receiving the first order in October 2017. The turbines will all be manufactured at Vestas’ four Colorado factories … Continue reading Vestas secures 50 MW order in Colorado
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Vestas wins 57 MW auction-derived order from E.ON in Italy
Vestas has secured its first order from E.ON Climate & Renewables Italy and will build one of the country’s largest auction-derived wind parks, the 57 MW Morcone project. The order includes 19 V112-3.0 MW turbines and was won in Italy’s latest auction, which was held in November 2016. With this new order, Vestas has obtained … Continue reading Vestas wins 57 MW auction-derived order from E.ON in Italy
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#iheartwind 2018: It’s a wrap
Thank you to everyone who told us why they love wind power last week! In just five short days, over 700 Americans used the #iheartwind hashtag to share why they support homegrown wind energy. We heard about clean air, jobs, economic development, hope for the future, and environmental protections, among many other reasons. Greg Alvarez
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Siemens Gamesa signs a new contract for the supply of 36 MW in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Siemens Gamesa has secured a new order in Bosnia and Herzegovina from F.L. Wind, one of country’s independent power producers (IPP), for the supply of 36 MW. This is the company’s second project in the country and overall tenth project on the Western Balkans. The scope of the agreement includes delivery and installation of 18 … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs a new contract for the supply of 36 MW in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Çal?k Enerji will build a wind power plant of 50MW capacity in Georgia
The information was released by Georgia’s Vice-Premier and the Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Dimitry Kumsishvili on Tuesday. Kumsishvili, who is on a working visit in Ankara,Turkey, announced the news after the meeting with the Ahmet Çalik, the founder and the Chair of the Çal?k Enerji. “This is a very important investment, and at … Continue reading Çal?k Enerji will build a wind power plant of 50MW capacity in Georgia
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Smarter roll-out of electricity grids makes integrating 35% renewables easier and cheaper
The integration of increasing shares of renewable energy into electricity grids is getting easier and cheaper. Smart grids, demand response, flexible wind turbines and storage are helping to do this. But we need to upgrade and expand the grid to secure the significant cost savings that an interconnected power market could offer. If renewables are … Continue reading Smarter roll-out of electricity grids makes integrating 35% renewables easier and cheaper
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EU doubling renewables by 2030 positive for economy
The European Union (EU) can increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix to 34 per cent by 2030 – double the share in 2016 – with a net positive economic impact, finds a report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), launched in Brussels. Presenting the findings during a launch event, ‘Renewable … Continue reading EU doubling renewables by 2030 positive for economy
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Inox Wind wins auction to 200MW wind farm in India
Inox Wind has won the third round of auction conducted by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) to develop 200MW wind farm in the Indian state of Gujarat. SECI is an Indian government enterprise which conducts auctions and awards clean energy contracts in the country. Inox Wind has won the auction at a fixed price … Continue reading Inox Wind wins auction to 200MW wind farm in India
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E.ON builds 57MW wind farm in Italy
E.ON has begun construction of a new onshore wind farm in Italy. Nineteen turbines of the three-megawatt class from the Danish manufacturer Vestas will provide clean energy in the future. The wind farm was the largest project awarded by the Italian government at an auction in 2016. At the moment E.ON is building the roads … Continue reading E.ON builds 57MW wind farm in Italy
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Wood supports South Plains Wind Farm
Wood recently supported TerraForm Power with power performance testing (PPT) at South Plains I Wind Farm located near Lockney, Texas. The 200 MW site, whichcomprises 100 Vestas V100 wind turbine generators (WTGs), has the capacity to generate enough energy for approximately 60,000 households. Wood was appointed to undertake power performance testing as part of TerraForm … Continue reading Wood supports South Plains Wind Farm
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