ScottishPower Renewables, part of Spain’s Iberdrola (BME:IBE), said today that the offshore substation for its 714-MW East Anglia One offshore wind project in the UK has been installed. The topside, which will house the electrical equipment needed to send the power from the project’s 102 turbines to the shore, was put in place on a … Continue reading Offshore substation in place at 714-MW East Anglia One wind power plant
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Latam signs renewables deal with Acciona
From September this year, ACCIONA will supply 100% renewable electricity to the two main facilities of LATAM Airlines Group. The contract is part of the framework of both companies’ commitment to reduce the effects of climate change. Through the contract, LATAM’s facilities at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago de Chile, which include its corporate … Continue reading Latam signs renewables deal with Acciona
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American Wind Energy Association on California statement on California’s SB 100 and further legislation
The following is a statement by Tom Kiernan, CEO of American Wind Energy Association on California Senate’s passage of SB 100 and on the need for legislators to pass further legislation on renewable procurement and on regionalization of the electricity market. “California legislative leaders showed their commitment to the environment, their economy, and clean energy … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association on California statement on California’s SB 100 and further legislation
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Maersk Tankers tests wind power to fuel ships
Maersk Tankers is testing the use of wind power to fuel its ships, a new technology it says can cut fuel consumption by up to 10 percent and help the industry reduce polluting emissions. The move comes as the global shipping industry is suffering from rising oil prices and preparing for fuel costs to rise … Continue reading Maersk Tankers tests wind power to fuel ships
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Top 20 Wind Power Companies Report 2018
The latest research report from business intelligence provider Visiongain offers a comprehensive analysis of the Top Wind Power Companies. Wind power is one of the fastest growing renewable energy sources which can be used in both commercial and residential applications. With increasing concerns over energy security and carbon emission issues, there has been a significant … Continue reading Top 20 Wind Power Companies Report 2018
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EDP Renewables to Provide Salesforce with 80 Megawatts of Wind Energy
EDP Renewables, SA (EDPR), through its fully-owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), announces that it has secured an 80 megawatt (MW) 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Salesforce for the energy produced from its Bright Stalk Wind Farm in McLean County, Illinois. This PPA is part of the 405 MW announcement EDPR … Continue reading EDP Renewables to Provide Salesforce with 80 Megawatts of Wind Energy
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DOE reports Distributed Wind Energy has surpassed 1 GW
US distributed wind power market surpassed the 1 GW milestone with 81,000 wind turbines generating power across 50 states, according to the 2017 Distributed Wind Market Report released today by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy. In 2017, 21 states added 83.7 MW of new distributed wind capacity. Iowa … Continue reading DOE reports Distributed Wind Energy has surpassed 1 GW
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Planning the future of power markets, today
Energy markets are complex and evolving. They require a shared vision among power generators, transmission organizations and utilities for optimal success. AWEA is pleased to host a forum next week in Washington D.C. bringing together thought leaders and policy makers to discuss and debate the future of power markets. The Future Power Market Summit 2018 … Continue reading Planning the future of power markets, today
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Exploring the prospects for offshore wind energy in Norway
WindEurope was at the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS 2018) event in Stavanger this week to promote the future prospects of offshore wind power. WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson presented the outlook for offshore wind in Europe. There is currently 17 GW of offshore wind power capacity in Europe – providing 1.5% of Europe’s electricity – Dickson … Continue reading Exploring the prospects for offshore wind energy in Norway
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DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, today announced that it has been contracted to provide technical advisory support on feasibility studies for the first-ever high-voltage direct current (HVDC) offshore wind substation in China. China has committed heavily to developing its offshore wind power generating capacity. It currently plans … Continue reading DNV GL supports China’s first HVDC offshore wind farm substation
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Facebook made a commitment on renewable energy
The new commitment builds upon the firm’s 2015 goal of supporting 50 percent of its facilities with renewable energy by 2018. Facebook had signed contracts for more than three gigawatts of new solar and wind energy since 2013, when it purchased wind power for the first time. The new commitment builds upon the firm’s 2015 … Continue reading Facebook made a commitment on renewable energy
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Norway’s Aker Solutions to step up expansion in offshore wind power
The chief executive of Norwegian oil services company Aker Solutions sees high growth potential from its Brazilian business and from expansion in offshore windfarms, he said on Tuesday. Aker Solutions, a specialist in building floating offshore platforms, is looking beyond both oil and its extensive operations in the Norwegian North Sea. “I expect Brazil in … Continue reading Norway’s Aker Solutions to step up expansion in offshore wind power
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WindEnergy Hamburg to showcase smart energy
The Global Wind Summit underway in Hamburg from September 25-28, 2018 will highlight the future of wind energy production, its integration and storage as well as sector coupling projects. This comes amid the urgency to drive down turbine product lifecycle costs and combine wind with other smart energy solutions in the wind industry. Smart Energy … Continue reading WindEnergy Hamburg to showcase smart energy
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Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South
During his visit to the United States of America, the Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta signed deals totaling $238 million with two companies for investments in the enrgey and agroindustry sectors. Indeed, Kipeto Wind Energy Company promised to build a 100 MW wind power plant in Nairobi South. According to the government’s estimate, this construction, which … Continue reading Kipeto Wind Energy to build a 100MW wind power plant in Nairobi South
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GE to provide wind turbines and financing for 100 MW Ukrainian wind farm
GE Energy Financial Services, a unit of GE (NYSE: GE), announced today it facilitated the raising of €90MM in project financing for stage I (100-megawatt) of DTEK Renewables B.V. Primorskaya wind electricity plant (Primorskaya WEP), located on the Sea of Azov shore in Zaporizhia region, South Ukraine. Bayerische Landesbank, a leading German bank … Continue reading GE to provide wind turbines and financing for 100 MW Ukrainian wind farm
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Rep. Young receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
The American Wind Energy Association named Rep. David Young (R-Iowa) a U.S. Wind Champion for the 115th Congress at an event hosted by MidAmerican Energy Company, headquartered in Des Moines. AWEA is presenting U.S. Wind Champion Awards to members of Congress who have demonstrated strong leadership in support of American wind energy. The award ceremony … Continue reading Rep. Young receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
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Equinor offshore floating wind turbines to power North Sea oilfields
If materialised, it would be the world’s first floating offshore wind farm powering oil platforms and is estimated to cost around 5 billion Norwegian crowns ($591.5 million) and could reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by more than 200,000 tonnes per year. Equinor is considering whether to build an offshore wind farm with floating turbines to … Continue reading Equinor offshore floating wind turbines to power North Sea oilfields
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Chile, China-funded wind farm boosts clean wind energy
The Punta Sierra wind farm is “diversifying the grid and making it much cleaner and sustainable,” Energy Minister Susana Jimenez said at the opening ceremony last week joined by China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) and Chilean government officials. Since Chile in 2015 adopted the National Energy Policy 2050, the electricity sector has developed quickly, … Continue reading Chile, China-funded wind farm boosts clean wind energy
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Vestas secures first wind power order with ECN Wind Energy Facilities
Vestas and new customer ECN Wind Energy Facilities are partnering on the 30 MW Wieringermeer test wind site project in Northern Holland, which includes test opportunities to explore how to drive forward renewable energy power plant productivity and improve grid integration. With renewable energy increasing its share of the overall energy mix, Vestas works with … Continue reading Vestas secures first wind power order with ECN Wind Energy Facilities
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Vestas intends to cease production at factory in León, Spain
To sustain its competitiveness in the growing global market for wind energy, Vestas continuously introduces new products and optimises its global footprint to meet market demand across regions. By doing so, Vestas aims to ensure a competitive product portfolio, economies of scale and continuous optimisation of manufacturing, transportation, and sourcing costs. Recent market developments have … Continue reading Vestas intends to cease production at factory in León, Spain
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