ENERCON continues to expand its activities in Vietnam. In addition to the 90 MW already set to be installed this year, the company has signed to implement another 310 MW of wind power project orders in the South East Asian country by the end of 2021. The contracts cover the supply of 74 E-138 EP3 … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Enercon wind turbines for 310 MW wind farm
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American wind power supports COVID-19 relief efforts in communities across the country
Our society and economy continue to grapple with the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 presents. Ensuring the wind energy workforce’s safety and protecting U.S. wind jobs remains the top priority, and when the economy can safely reopen, wind power stands ready to play a leading role in the recovery. However, communities across the country are struggling right … Continue reading American wind power supports COVID-19 relief efforts in communities across the country
Continue readingWind energy in Vietnam, Vestas’ wind turbines for a 67 MW wind farm
A 67 MW order for two projects in Vietnam underlines Vestas’ ability to deliver a tailormade and innovative solution featuring the tallest turbines in the country for a challenging site with complex installation requirements. Vestas will supply, transport, install and commission a total of 16 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in different power ratings to … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas’ wind turbines for a 67 MW wind farm
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Wind energy in Brazil, Iberdrola receives boost to its wind power complex
Iberdrola, through its Brazilian subsidiary Neoenergia, has received a boost to the development of its Oitis onshore wind mega complex with the inclusion of much of the project under the Brazilian incentive regime. The Brazilian Government has put under the so-called Special Regime of Incentives for Infrastructure Development (Reidi) a total of 10 of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Iberdrola receives boost to its wind power complex
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France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
This week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030. This translates into 40% renewables in the power sector – wind energy could deliver half of this. The Plan outlines ambitious, yet realistic targets … Continue reading France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
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Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
Existing ENERCON and EWE wind farms and project pipelines to be consolidatedMove to create major German power producer focusing on renewable energies.In order to drive the expansion of onshore wind energy, the Aloys Wobben Foundation, sole shareholder of Aurich-based wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, and Oldenburg-based energy service provider EWE are aiming to set up a … Continue reading Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia, ensuring support continuity and stable operations to maximize the customer’s business case.* Under the agreement, the company will provide remote monitoring, supply chain access and specialty tooling, design and … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
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Vattenfall and Subsea 7 sign contract for wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
Vattenfall and Subsea 7 signed a contract for the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 1-4 offshore wind farm projects, located between 18-36 km off the Dutch coast in the North Sea. The contracted work scope includes the transport and installation of approximately 140 wind turbines monopiles foundations and 315 km of 66 kV inner array grid … Continue reading Vattenfall and Subsea 7 sign contract for wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
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Protermosolar: The Concentrated Solar Power continues its activity during the coranavirus pandemic in Spain
The extraordinary protection measures and the change in the organization of work have allowed the activity of Concentrating Solar Power to continue normally during the entire state of alarm. The fifty solar thermal plants in Spain continue, from the start of the state of alarm, producing renewable energy thanks to the protection measures taken, which … Continue reading Protermosolar: The Concentrated Solar Power continues its activity during the coranavirus pandemic in Spain
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New Michael Moore-backed documentary full of errors, fundamentally misunderstands electric system
A new Michael Moore-backed documentary has been released that examines the climate crisis and the lack of progress made so far in combating the problem. Unfortunately, and somewhat strangely, the filmmakers chose to focus much of their attention erroneously critiquing a leading climate solution—renewable energy. The reality is wind and solar today are already avoiding … Continue reading New Michael Moore-backed documentary full of errors, fundamentally misunderstands electric system
Continue readingVietnam Needs to Act Now to Mitigate Wind energy Disruptions
As the COVID-19 pandemic widens overseas, many Asian countries now going through a second wave of outbreak and massive lockdowns continue to be in effect across South East Asia (SEA). Amid the dark clouds, GWEC Asia has not slowed down our policy efforts and have taken massive steps forwards in one of our priority markets: … Continue reading Vietnam Needs to Act Now to Mitigate Wind energy Disruptions
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GE Renewable Energy Secures 10-Year Service Agreement with Idaho Wind energy Partners
Agreement includes full-service agreement for 122 GE 1.56-82.5 wind turbines. GE Renewable Energy today announced that it has been selected by DIF Capital Partners to provide a 10-year full-service agreement (FSA) for the 183 MW Idaho Wind Partners wind farms near Twin Falls, ID. The 11 wind farms, which are managed by Longroad Energy, include … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Secures 10-Year Service Agreement with Idaho Wind energy Partners
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Cerro Dominador finished smelting 46,000 tons of molten salts for concentrated solar power project
As reported by the company developing the solar thermal project, «the salts produced by the SQM mining company have the capacity to conserve the energy captured during the day by the concentrating solar power plant and maintain it in a tank storage system.» The development of the Cerro Dominador concentrated solar power project met a … Continue reading Cerro Dominador finished smelting 46,000 tons of molten salts for concentrated solar power project
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France Greenlights 8.75 GW Offshore Wind Energy Target
France will put up to 8.75 GW of offshore wind energy capacity out to tender from 2020 to 2028, the Multiannual Energy Programme (Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie (PPE)) shows. The new PPE has entered into force on Thursday, 23 April. As proposed earlier, the PPE also increases the intended operating offshore wind power capacity from … Continue reading France Greenlights 8.75 GW Offshore Wind Energy Target
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Indian government supports wind energy supply chain as lockdown continues
After extending the lockdown until the 3 May, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order on 14 April, stipulating revised lockdown measures. In this order it was announced that selected additional activities will be allowed from 20 April, but manufacturing facilities are unlikely to resume activities until 3 May due to the extended … Continue reading Indian government supports wind energy supply chain as lockdown continues
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Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
According to a brief by the North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, a total of 110 employees associated with LM Wind Power’s factory in Grand Forks have tested positive after having a screening of about half of its 900 workers this week. Following the outbreak, the blade factory will be closed for at least 14 days. … Continue reading Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
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Vestas announces reduction of workforce in Denmark
To ensure a strong focus on execution and long-term competitiveness, Vestas announced on 20 April 2020 it will optimise its product portfolio and, due the extraordinary situation from the COVID-19 pandemic, its intention to reduce its workforce across functions in Denmark that do not directly support 2020 deliveries. As a consequence, Vestas plans to lay off … Continue reading Vestas announces reduction of workforce in Denmark
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Japan’s offshore wind energy market moving forward, but concerns over delays remain
On 16 April, the Japanese government declared a nationwide “State of Emergency” to stem the spread of COVID-19, which is an expansion of the declaration made by the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for seven prefectures on 7 April 2020. The level of restriction in Japan is moderate compared to other countries. Almost all the factories, … Continue reading Japan’s offshore wind energy market moving forward, but concerns over delays remain
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Ming Yang secures 400 MW offshore wind energy order in China
MingYang Smart Energy has secured a contract to deliver wind turbines for the Huizhou Gangkou Phase 1 and 2 offshore wind power project with a total capacity of 400MW. The company won the contract from General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and MingYang will supply 64 MySE6.25-180 wind turbines for the wind farm.Delivery of the first … Continue reading Ming Yang secures 400 MW offshore wind energy order in China
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Kansas continues to lead in wind energy
Kansas is once again one of the top wind energy producers in the country. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced results from the American Wind Energy Association’s Annual Market Report on Tuesday. It ranked No. 2 in the nation for wind energy production as a share of total electricity generation. According to the report, Kansas … Continue reading Kansas continues to lead in wind energy
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