In more positive news for the renewables sector, wind energy was Ireland’s top source of electricity in the first quarter of 2020, figures released earlier this week showed. In total, wind power generated 3,390 gigawatt hours (GWh) in the first three months of the year, according to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Wind’s nearest … Continue reading Wind energy in Ireland
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The U.S. wind energt industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk
The first quarter of 2020 saw the U.S. wind power industry install more than 1,800 megawatts (MW) of new capacity, a report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has revealed. According to the AWEA’s report, 11 new wind farm projects with a total capacity of 1,821 MW commenced operations in the first three months … Continue reading The U.S. wind energt industry installed over 1,800 megawatts in first quarter, but the coronavirus remains a risk
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Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes
Enel Green Power Spain (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has begun the construction of a new 21.3 MW wind farm in the towns of Blesa and Moyuela, in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 20 million euros. This wind farm, with 6 wind turbines of 3.55 … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes
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All wind turbines installed at East Anglia ONE wind farm
ScottishPower Renewables and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) have completed turbine installation at the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm – another major milestone for the project as it approaches completion. Beginning in June 2019, a total of 102 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 offshore wind turbines have been installed at the site, located 43 km off … Continue reading All wind turbines installed at East Anglia ONE wind farm
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Borssele 1 & 2 generates first wind power
The offshore wind farm Borssele 1 & 2 has delivered first wind power to the Dutch grid. The first wind turbine is now supplying electricity. Flemming Thomsen, Senior Programme Director, Borssele 1 & 2, says: “This is a big milestone for Borssele 1 & 2. Ørsted is doing its utmost to allow the construction of … Continue reading Borssele 1 & 2 generates first wind power
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Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm
Photo of the first wind turbines at Ørsted’s Dutch offshore wind farm Borssele 1 & 2. Martin Neubert, Executive Vice President and CEO of Ørsted Offshore, says: “The Netherlands has ambitious climate targets for both the energy and industrial sectors and is an important market to us. We deliver a strong bid with a high … Continue reading Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm
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Wind energy in Turkey, Enercon wind turbines for Soma and Karaburun wind farms
ENERCON has successfully realised the two biggest wind energy projects in Turkey. With 564.1 MW installed power, the Soma and Karaburun wind farms are some of the largest in Turkey and Europe. Over several stages of installation, more than 564.1 MW of power were installed in the Soma and Karaburun wind farms in Turkey using … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey, Enercon wind turbines for Soma and Karaburun wind farms
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Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 wind energy recovery
WindEurope recently attended an online Parliamentary Workshop organised by the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES) in cooperation with the Italian Senate. Members of the Italian and European Parliaments, representatives of the European Commission, government officials, and experts in the energy field discussed the energy transition in Italy in the context of the COVID-19 … Continue reading Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 wind energy recovery
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Gonzalo Martín, new secretary general of Protermosolar
Gonzalo Martín has extensive experience in concentrated solar power asset management in Spain and South Africa. Gonzalo Martín has been appointed new general secretary of the Spanish Association for the Promotion of the Solar Thermal Industry (Protermosolar), with the aim of reinforcing the promotion of solar thermal energy in Spain in the face of the … Continue reading Gonzalo Martín, new secretary general of Protermosolar
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IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables
As COVID-19 rapidly devastates communities and livelihoods, effective response measures are urgently needed to address the immediate as well as the longer-term impacts of the crisis. Over 100 leading players in renewable energy, gathered under the IRENA Coalition for Action, have come together in a joint call for action, putting forward concrete recommendations on how … Continue reading IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables
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Wind energy MHI Vestas to manufacture wind turbine blades in Taiwan
MHI Vestas finalises contract with Swancor to source blade materials in Taiwan, further realising ambitious localisation plans. In another step forward for MHI Vestas’ industry-leading localisation plans in Taiwan, the company has confirmed a purchase agreement with Swancor to source several key blade manufacturing components locally. This contract strengthens Swancor’s presence in the offshore wind … Continue reading Wind energy MHI Vestas to manufacture wind turbine blades in Taiwan
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Wind energy in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 58.8 MW wind farm
Nordex Group has received another order for AW132/3465 wind turbines from Brazil. The manufacturer will supply 17 wind turbines for its regular customer Voltalia Brasil, for its 58.8 MW Ventos Serra do Mel 4 (VSM4) wind farm. The order also includes a service agreement for service and maintenance of the wind turbines for a period … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 58.8 MW wind farm
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Enel Green Power Greece is a Best Workplace 2020
The Greek division of Enel Green Power has been named one of the best places to work in Greece for 2020 – a result of its commitment and passion. Sustainability has always been at the heart of Enel Green Power’s corporate strategy. In every one of our initiatives, we try to use a development model … Continue reading Enel Green Power Greece is a Best Workplace 2020
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Ørsted and Nestlé sign 15-year offshore wind power purchase agreement
Nestlé UK has signed a 15-year corporate power purchase agreement to buy the output of 31MW from Ørsted’s Race Bank Offshore Wind Farm.The UK subsidiary of the world’s largest food and beverage company, Nestlé, has signed a 15-year indexed fixed price agreement with Ørsted, the world leader in offshore wind, to buy green power from … Continue reading Ørsted and Nestlé sign 15-year offshore wind power purchase agreement
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Iberdrola welcomes Siemens Gamea wind turbines in Bilbao
Blades have arrived at the port of Bilbao in Spain for Siemens Gamesa wind turbines that will feature at Iberdrola’s Puylobo wind farm in the Aragon region of the country. The 42 blades that will be part of 14 3.4-132 machines were manufactured by Siemens Gamesa in China and travelled 20,000km by sea, after passing … Continue reading Iberdrola welcomes Siemens Gamea wind turbines in Bilbao
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Vattenfall partners up to deliver Scottish onshore wind farm
Vattenfall enters a partnership with Greencoat UK Wind and gives the green light to the construction of South Kyle, its largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom. Vattenfall has taken the final investment decision to construct South Kyle Wind Farm, which will be able to power approximately 170,000 UK homes, saving close to 300,000 … Continue reading Vattenfall partners up to deliver Scottish onshore wind farm
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Nordex refinances successfully its guarantee credit facility for three years
The Nordex Group refinanced successfully its guarantee credit facility of EUR 1.21 billion for three years until April 2023. The guarantee facility provided by an international banking syndicate allows the Nordex Group to secure its project business with customers with bank guarantees in the respective main currencies. “Given the difficult market environment, this refinancing is … Continue reading Nordex refinances successfully its guarantee credit facility for three years
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Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
Wind energy has covered more than 20% of electricity demand in the first quarters since 2013 in Spain.With the 25,704 MW of wind power installed today, wind farm generation with wind turbines contributes to the energy mix over a fifth of the energy demanded in the electrical system.The calculation of the first quarter of 2020 … Continue reading Wind energy generates 14,233 GWh in the first quarter of 2020, 23.4% of generation in Spain
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Greek wind energy, Goldwind’s wind turbines for wind farm
Goldwind, in joint hand with its European holding subsidiary Vensys Energy AG, is proud to announce a successful entry into the Greek wind energy market. Recently, the first two orders have been signed for two wind power projects both located in Viotia, Central Greece. Respectively, Goldwind will provide these two wind farms with GW 121-2.625MW … Continue reading Greek wind energy, Goldwind’s wind turbines for wind farm
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Wind power in Firland, E-147 EP5/4.3 MW wind turbines prototype installed
ENERCON has reached the next intermediate objective in its EP5 programme: the E-147 EP5/4.3 MW prototype has been installed at the Paltusmäki wind farm in Finland. The machine is part of a wind farm with five wind turbines ENERCON is building in the region of Ostrobothnia for the customer Energiequelle. The wind energy converters (wind … Continue reading Wind power in Firland, E-147 EP5/4.3 MW wind turbines prototype installed
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