Siemens Gamesa secures preferred supplier status for 1.1 GW offshore wind energy in Germany

Ørsted conditionally selects Siemens Gamesa to supply 900 MW Borkum Riffgrund 3 and 242 MW Gode Wind 3 offshore wind power plants in the German North Sea, SG 11.0-200 DD offshore wind turbine to be employed featuring rotor with 200-meter diameter and new B97 blades. Approx 1.2 million German households to be served by projects; … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa secures preferred supplier status for 1.1 GW offshore wind energy in Germany

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Public tenders have driven 80% of wind energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean

The Latin American Energy Organization (OLADE) and the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published a joint report Competitive Processes for Financing Renewable Energy Projects. The report provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of financing frameworks such as auctions and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) in key wind power markets in Latin America and the Caribbean … Continue reading Public tenders have driven 80% of wind energy capacity in Latin America and the Caribbean

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Shouhang bags 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power Tower project in China

Shouhang Hightech Energy Technology Co., Ltd (Shouhang), a leading Concentrated Solar Power project developer and EPC contractor in China, signed the “Cooperation Agreement on the Investment of Jinta 100MW Molten Salt Tower Concentrating Solar Power Project” (agreement) with Jinta County People’s Government of Gansu Province on Feb 21st 2020. As agreed, Shouhang, through a subsidiary … Continue reading Shouhang bags 100 MW Concentrated Solar Power Tower project in China

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Wind power in Cambodia, first wind farm project

The Cambodian government is looking to sign a deal with French-owned Blue Circle to develop a wind farm project by June. The Mines and Energy Ministry’s General Department of Energy said the state-run electricity supplier, Electricite du Cambodge (EdC), was in negotiation with the firm. “Both sides expect to sign an agreement soon. I expect … Continue reading Wind power in Cambodia, first wind farm project

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Wind energy in China, Vestas’ V155-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

The global demand for sustainable energy solutions optimised for low and ultra-low wind conditions continues to grow as renewable technology improves in efficiency, making more sites viable for wind energy. This trend is especially prominent in the world’s largest wind energy market, China, where the wind power industry at the same time is facing an … Continue reading Wind energy in China, Vestas’ V155-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm

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New battery storage facility in Sweden increases grid capacity

Vattenfall, Boliden and Landskrona Energi, with the support of the Swedish Energy Agency, are conducting a two-year research project and investing in a new battery storage facility in Landskrona.   The new scope of the project is to develop a battery storage facility that can combine reduced electricity costs for the customer with flexible grid … Continue reading New battery storage facility in Sweden increases grid capacity

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Namibia to construct 4 wind power plants

Namibia has approved the construction of four wind power plants in the Tsau Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park in the country’s coastal town Luderitz. Ministry of Environment and Tourism executive director Teofilus Nghitila said the wind power plants are expected to generate 100 megawatts of electricity. “It will enable Namibia to meet its goals under National … Continue reading Namibia to construct 4 wind power plants

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Wind energy in Russia, NovaWind JSC has completed the 150MW Adygea wind farm

NovaWind has completed the 150 MW Adygea wind farm in Russia. The wind power project comprises 60 Lagerwey L100 2.5MW wind turbines, of which 65% of the components were produced locally. The first 32.5 MW phase featuring 13 wind turbines was finished in December last year. Adygea is the first completed wind farm by NovaWind … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, NovaWind JSC has completed the 150MW Adygea wind farm

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Financing the Global Energy Transformation: Green Bonds

Despite the positive renewable energy investment trends over the past decade, annual investments in renewable energy power alone need to double until 2050 to meet climate goals. To allocate enough capital to drive the world’s transition to a low-carbon economy, a set of financial solutions need to be developed and taken advantage of by policymakers, … Continue reading Financing the Global Energy Transformation: Green Bonds

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Wind energy in Japan, MHI Vestas wind turbines for Akita Noshiro Offshore wind farm

Akita Offshore Wind Corporation (“AOW”) completes firm wind turbines agreement with MHI Vestas for the Akita Noshiro Offshore Wind Farm Project. In a sector first for a utility-scale wind power project in Japan, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind has completed firm and unconditional orders to supply wind turbines for the Akita and Noshiro offshore wind farms, … Continue reading Wind energy in Japan, MHI Vestas wind turbines for Akita Noshiro Offshore wind farm

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Wind power is already 15% of Europe’s electricity

The Industrial Strategy to be launched by the European Commission will be a first test. Is this strategy supporting the industries that will deliver the European Green Deal? Wind power is already 15% of Europe’s electricity. It employs over 300,000 people, represents more than €25bn of new investments and exports €8bn of goods and services … Continue reading Wind power is already 15% of Europe’s electricity

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Acciona has started the first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Spain

ACCIONA has started building the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic solar plant in Spain, in the region of Extremadura. This initiative is a demonstration project, created with the aim of studying the most suitable technical solutions for the installation of solar panels on lakes and reservoirs. Floating photovoltaic energy is becoming an increasingly popular option in … Continue reading Acciona has started the first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Spain

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Vestas secures service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Australia

Leveraging its industry-leading multibrand service capabilities, Vestas has secured a service agreement with Nexif Energy for the maintenance of the 126 MW Senvion wind turbines of the first stage of the 212 MW Lincoln Gap wind farm in South Australia. Vestas will deliver a long-term Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) contract for the 35 … Continue reading Vestas secures service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Australia

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Wind power in Turkey, Nordex wind turbines for a 120 MW wind farm

Nordex has received an order from Turkey to supply and install 27 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines. The customer for the 120 MW “Evrencik” wind farm is Evrencik Elektrik, a long-standing customer of the Nordex Group. The wind energy contract also includes a Premium Service agreement with a term of 15 years. Installation of the first wind … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey, Nordex wind turbines for a 120 MW wind farm

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Driving forward Thailand’s wind energy industry

Thailand has been a focus market for the Task Force since its inception in June 2019. At that moment, we were in a dark side on what result would be for the Power Development Plan (PDP) revision in Thailand, which has been our focal point for the Task Force’s activities in the country. This work … Continue reading Driving forward Thailand’s wind energy industry

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U.K. Government lifts restriction on wind energy on land

The U.K. lifted a ban subsidies for new onshore wind power plants years of denying technology support, a sign ministers are looking for more ways to meet a goal of net zero emissions by 2050. The capacity of new wind farms sited on land slumped to the lowest levels since 2015 last year after policies … Continue reading U.K. Government lifts restriction on wind energy on land

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Minas de Huascachaca wind power plant in Ecuador with significant progress

The wind farm is located next to the Jubones river in the territory of the Saraguro canton, on the border with Santa Isabel. The construction of the Minas de Huascachaca wind energy plant, located in the San Sebastián de Yuluc parish, in the Saraguro canton, Loja province, progresses according to the established schedule; In the … Continue reading Minas de Huascachaca wind power plant in Ecuador with significant progress

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India has set itself a target of 60 GW of wind power capacity

India’s power generation from renewable energy sources stood at 10.325 billion units (BU) in January 2020, a 9.46 per cent increase from 9.433 BU generated in the same month last year, according to provisional data released by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), an arm of the power ministry. Total power generation from conventional and renewable … Continue reading India has set itself a target of 60 GW of wind power capacity

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Ireland wind energy adds 460 MW in 2019

The Irish wind power sector recorded a record year in 2019 after developers added 463 MW of new wind farm capacity and provided a third of the country’s electricity demand, according to new figures. The Irish Wind Energy Association’s annual report said the 12-month haul was the industry’s second-best for new connections and the 32.5% … Continue reading Ireland wind energy adds 460 MW in 2019

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Aragon leads the development of wind energy in Spain

“It is an important day for several municipalities and also for the process of decarbonization of the economy, which Aragón aspires to lead.” With these words, the Vice President and Minister of Industry, Competitiveness and Business Development of the Government of Aragon, Arturo Aliaga, presented the Fréscano de Naturgy wind farm, which is located in … Continue reading Aragon leads the development of wind energy in Spain

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