Following its selection as preferred supplier in May 2018, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has received the firm order by wpd offshore to supply the 640 megawatt (MW) Yunlin offshore wind power plant in Taiwan. Located approximately six kilometers from shore in the Taiwan Strait, the plant will feature 80 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa receives order for wpd’s 640 MW Yunlin offshore wind power project in Taiwan
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Bladeless Wind Turbines – Less Efficient in the Conversion of Captured Wind Power Into Electrical Energy
Wind is an essential part of the global renewable energy landscape and in the foreseeable future, the reliance on it is anticipated to increase. Currently, turbines are the most commonly used machines to convert wind energy into electrical energy with the movement of the blades fuelling an electricity generator. However, the top-heavy nature of conventional … Continue reading Bladeless Wind Turbines – Less Efficient in the Conversion of Captured Wind Power Into Electrical Energy
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GWEC welcomes Goldwind as a board level member
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is pleased to welcome Goldwind as its latest board level member. Goldwind is one of the world’s leading onshore and offshore wind turbine suppliers, operating across 6 continents with a total installed capacity of 51 GW. Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, said: “We are delighted to welcome one of … Continue reading GWEC welcomes Goldwind as a board level member
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Suzlon maintains wind power market leadership in FY19
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced it’s fourth quarter (Q4 FY19) and annual audited results for financial year 2018-19 (FY19) J P Chalasani, Group CEO, said, “We continued to maintain market leadership and deliver highest installations amidst a prolonged and challenging industry transition to the bidding regime. The achievement demonstrates our strong … Continue reading Suzlon maintains wind power market leadership in FY19
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Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines V150-4.2 MW surpasses 1 GW of orders
Brazilian energy company Echoenergia has placed a 97 MW wind power order to supply and install 23 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines at the Serra do Mel wind farm, located in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The order is an extension of the 101 MW Serra do Mel project, which was Vestas’ first V150-4.2 … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines V150-4.2 MW surpasses 1 GW of orders
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Wind energy in Spain: first offshore wind farm project
Equinor will invest more than 860 million euros to install in the Canary Islands first large offshore wind power farm in Spain, a decision adopted after the Norwegian company has been authorized to settle in the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC). As reported by the regional government, this investment is the result of actions undertaken … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: first offshore wind farm project
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Enerjisa, Enercon secure 1,000 MW wind power bidding
Turkish Enerjisa and German Enercon Thursday won the bid to build Turkey’s second Renewable Energy Resources Zones (YEKA) wind farms. The farms will be built in four different locations in western Turkey – Bal?kesir, Çanakkale, Ayd?n and Mu?la. They will have an installed capacity of 250 megawatts (MW) each and a combined installed capacity of … Continue reading Enerjisa, Enercon secure 1,000 MW wind power bidding
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EU election results: the Parliament has a mandate to deliver on a net-zero carbon economy by 2050
From 23 to 26 May millions of Europeans went to the polls to elect their Members of the European Parliament. At 51% this year’s EU election turnout was the highest since 1999. And it was the first time turnout had gone up in the European elections. Voters increasingly see that Climate and Energy challenges are … Continue reading EU election results: the Parliament has a mandate to deliver on a net-zero carbon economy by 2050
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Study points to offshore wind energy potential in Ceará (Brazil)
Study points to wind power potential in the Ceará seaInstallation of wind turbines at sea (offshore) and has the potential of generation in Ceará. According to a new survey, the state will have greater area for the production of renewable energy.Old demand from the energy sector of Ceará is one of the main bottlenecks for … Continue reading Study points to offshore wind energy potential in Ceará (Brazil)
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Andalusia demands 11,430 MW of renewable energy, wind power, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic projects
The Local Minister of Finance, Industry and Energy, Juan Bravo, today held a meeting with the Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, to which he has transferred what are the most urgent needs that Andalusia presents in terms of infrastructure of the network of electric transport to improve the security of the electrical system … Continue reading Andalusia demands 11,430 MW of renewable energy, wind power, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic projects
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Enlight Renewable Energy Signs Agreements for the Acquisition and Construction of a 113 MW Wind Farm in Sweden
The project, which will include 27 wind turbines, is expected to yield annual revenues of EUR 10-12 million annually in the first 12 years, and EUR 17-24 million annually for the next 18 years The project has completed all material development and is ready to build, construction is expected to begin this year TEL AVIV, … Continue reading Enlight Renewable Energy Signs Agreements for the Acquisition and Construction of a 113 MW Wind Farm in Sweden
Continue readingSolar power, onshore wind energy to fall below cost of fossil fuel for first time
Renewable energy has become an increasingly competitive way to meet new power generation needs. This comprehensive cost study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the latest trends for each of the main renewable power technologies. Released ahead of high-profile United Nations energy and climate discussions, Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018 draws on the … Continue reading Solar power, onshore wind energy to fall below cost of fossil fuel for first time
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GWEC becomes exclusive Global Partner of WindEnergy Hamburg until 2024
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and WindEnergy Hamburg are extending and expanding their cooperation, as GWEC becomes the exclusive Global Partner of the world’s leading wind industry expo until the end of the year 2024. An agreement between Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director at Hamburg Messe und Congress, and Ben Backwell, CEO of … Continue reading GWEC becomes exclusive Global Partner of WindEnergy Hamburg until 2024
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Senvion completes installation of first 2.3M130 wind turbine
Senvion has successfully completed the first installation of the new 2.3M130wind turbine in Gujarat, India. With a rotor diameter of 130 metres, it is one of the largest turbines ever installed in India. Its installed capacity of 2.3 MW will provide electricity to over 1,500 Indian households. The 2.XM platform combines robust, reliable and proven … Continue reading Senvion completes installation of first 2.3M130 wind turbine
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Community wind power is increasingly being marginalised
On the occasion of the 4th International Community Wind Symposium, which begins today, the two main organizers, the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the NRW Renewable Energy Association (LEE NRW), are launching a new study entitled “Community wind in the second year of auctions: a lot of shadow, little light” on the state of … Continue reading Community wind power is increasingly being marginalised
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Siemens Gamesa appoints Alfonso Faubel as Onshore wind energy CEO
The Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy appointed today Alfonso Faubel as the company’s new Onshore Business CEO, effective July 29. “We are very pleased that Alfonso Faubel is joining the company and look forward to working with him. His broad industry experience will support the onshore business unit in addressing the challenging … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa appoints Alfonso Faubel as Onshore wind energy CEO
Continue readingWind energy in Australia: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has successfully secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the 227 MW Collector Wind farm, to be developed by RATCH-Australia Corporation. The contract includes the supply of Vestas’ 4 MW wind turbines and a long-term, full scope service agreement with an energy-based availability guarantee. This site-specific solution has been designed to maximise annual … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Falling Renewable Power Costs Open Door to Greater Climate Ambition
Renewable power is the cheapest source of electricity in many parts of the world already today, the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. The report contributes to the international discussion on raising climate action worldwide, ahead of Abu Dhabi’s global preparatory meeting for the United Nations Climate Action Summit in September. With … Continue reading Falling Renewable Power Costs Open Door to Greater Climate Ambition
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Vattenfall and Microsoft collaborate to enable low-carbon datacenters in Sweden
Microsoft today announced plans for their future datacenters in Gävle and Sandviken, north of Stockholm, to be among the most sustainably designed and operated to date. The company stated it is working with Vattenfall to power the future datacenters with 100 percent renewable energy and to develop innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. The … Continue reading Vattenfall and Microsoft collaborate to enable low-carbon datacenters in Sweden
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Vestas secures 147 MW wind energy order of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
EDF Renewables in Brazil has placed a wind power order for the 147 MW Folha Larga wind farm to be located at the municipality of Campo Formoso, in the state of Bahia. The contract includes the supply and installation of 35 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines with 105m hub height. The nacelles will be manufactured at … Continue reading Vestas secures 147 MW wind energy order of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
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