Northeast is a reference in the production of wind energy in Brazil. In the last year, approximately 89% of the energy consumed in the region came from wind turbines, with an average daily generation of 8,650 MW.These are the most recent data for a historical record of the power supply served by wind power. According … Continue reading Northeast generates 85% of Brazil’s wind energy
Continue readingMonthly Archives: August 2020
Workforce investment key to wind power project’s success
In June, Virginia became the first state in the nation to stand offshore wind turbines in federal waters. And with its larger adjacent Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, Virginia is in line to be home to the nation’s largest project — bringing 2,600 megawatts of offshore wind energy by 2026, enough to power more than … Continue reading Workforce investment key to wind power project’s success
Continue reading
Offshore Wind Energy Industry Releases Economic Impact Study
Study finds 28 Gigawatts, $1.7 Billion in U.S. Treasury Revenue Achievable by 2022; Delivers $166 Billion in Offshore Wind Power Industry Investment and Supports 80,000 jobs annually by 2035. The United States has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth, and benefit from 28 new gigawatts of clean energy and $1.7 billion in U.S. … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy Industry Releases Economic Impact Study
Continue reading
Banpu set to acquire $66 million wind farm in Vietnam
Banpu Pcl, a leading integrated energy solutions company in the Asia-Pacific, is acquiring the El Wind Mui Dinh Wind Farm, which marks a key milestone in the company’s long-term investment in Vietnam. The $66 million acquisition, subject to adjustments outlined in the sales and purchase agreement, was made through BRE Singapore Pte Ltd, an associate … Continue reading Banpu set to acquire $66 million wind farm in Vietnam
Continue reading
EDP Renewables starts new 200 MW wind farm in US
Harvest Ridge Wind Farm is Generating Clean Energy in Douglas County, Illinois (USA). EDPR installed capacity is already supplying around 412,000 average homes in the state of Illinois, in addition to making a significant contribution to the local economy and environment. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts new 200 MW wind farm in US
Continue reading
GE Renewable Energy selected to supply Cypress wind turbines for Murra Warra II wind farm in Australia
GE Renewable Energy to supply 38 Cypress 5.5-158 wind turbines.With a total capacity of 209 MW, the Murra Warra II wind farm will power the equivalent of more than 150,000 homes in Victoria with clean, renewable energy and create jobs for regional Victoria.Project scope encompasses EPC delivery of the complete wind farm and includes a … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy selected to supply Cypress wind turbines for Murra Warra II wind farm in Australia
Continue reading
GE Renewable Energy Signs Agreement with Walcha Energy to Accelerate 500MW Pumped Hydro Storage Project in Australia
GE Renewable Energy and Walcha Energy have signed an agreement to jointly develop the 500MW Dungowan pumped hydro storage project in the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Under the agreement, GE Renewable Energy’s Hydro Solutions business will provide Walcha Energy with technical and commercial support to accelerate the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Signs Agreement with Walcha Energy to Accelerate 500MW Pumped Hydro Storage Project in Australia
Continue reading
Wind energy in the Philippines, Vestas wins 54 MW multibrand service agreements
Vestas has secured an agreement with Vena Energy to service its 54 MW Gamesa wind turbines at Pililla Wind Farm in Philippines. The agreement is Vestas’ first full scope multi-brand service deal in the country, leveraging our extensive experience from servicing 3.6 GW Gamesa wind turbines globally, including Taiwan in the Asia Pacific region. Located … Continue reading Wind energy in the Philippines, Vestas wins 54 MW multibrand service agreements
Continue reading
Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 3.8% in July
Demand for electrical energy in Spain fell by 3.8% in July: wind energy produced 37.9%, concentrated solar power 3.5% and photovoltaic 7.9% The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 26.8% and in the Canary Islands by 9.4% compared to the same month of 2019.Solar photovoltaic produced 89.9% more than in July … Continue reading Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 3.8% in July
Continue reading
CIP to establish wind energy operations and maintenance center in Taiwan
The Danish company Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is cooperating with several Taiwanese companies to build a wind energy operations and maintenance center in the Changhua district in central Taiwan. On July 31, the CIP, and Taiwan’s Reiju Construction and CECI Engineering Consultants signed an agreement to build an operations and maintenance center, local media reported. … Continue reading CIP to establish wind energy operations and maintenance center in Taiwan
Continue reading
Wind energy in Yucatan, Vive Energía inaugurates the Peninsula Wind Farm
Generating benefits for the environment, the Peninsula Wind Farm was put into operation, on land located between the Mérida-Progreso and Chicxulub-Progreso highways. The undersecretary of Energy of Yucatan, Juan Carlos Vega Milke, during a visit to the Peninsula Wind Park, commented: “This wind farm is an important milestone for the State of Yucatan because it … Continue reading Wind energy in Yucatan, Vive Energía inaugurates the Peninsula Wind Farm
Continue reading
Ørsted secure funding for renewable hydrogen project WESTKÜSTE 100 in Germany
Today, the partners of the WESTKÜSTE 100 project received funding confirmation from the German Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy as the first large-scale hydrogen project in Germany within the Reallabor (real-world laboratory) framework. Martin Neubert, Executive Vice President and CEO, Ørsted Offshore: “The funding from the German Federal Ministry for Economíc Affairs and … Continue reading Ørsted secure funding for renewable hydrogen project WESTKÜSTE 100 in Germany
Continue readingVoltalia starts wind farm in Brazil
The wind farm will use wind turbines manufactured by Nordex, with 3.46 megavatios each, which will be combined into one supplier in Brazil. The French electric company Voltalia will inform the start of wind power generation work in Brazil and the start of an operation for the sale of wind energy certificates in any country, … Continue reading Voltalia starts wind farm in Brazil
Continue reading
ENAP Wind Farm drives in Magallanes
A multidisciplinary team consisting of ENAP, Vestas, Elecnor, Edelmag and Pecket Energy participates in these works. Marking a key milestone in the development of the Vientos Patagónicos Wind Farm project, which ENAP is promoting together with Pecket Energy in Cabo Negro, on July 23 and 24, the first tests of the commissioning of the park … Continue reading ENAP Wind Farm drives in Magallanes
Continue reading
Wind power in Bosnia and Herzegovina, construction of the first wind farm will start in October
The construction of the Grebak wind farm, the first in the Republic of Srpska, is expected to start in October. The investment in the 50 MW wind farm is estimated at around EUR 65 million. The concession agreement between the Ministry of Energy and Mining of the Republic of Srpska and German company VE Grebak … Continue reading Wind power in Bosnia and Herzegovina, construction of the first wind farm will start in October
Continue reading
Latvia and Estonia plan joint wind energy project in Gulf of Riga
Estonia and Latvia have signed a memorandum of understanding that will lead to the two Baltic countries jointly developing an up to 1GW offshore wind farm in the Gulf of Riga. Latvia and Estonia plan to raise EU funding for a joint wind farm project in the Gulf of Riga, LETA was told at the … Continue reading Latvia and Estonia plan joint wind energy project in Gulf of Riga
Continue reading
Nordex announces potential sale of its 2.7 GW European PV and wind energy project to RWE
The 2.7 GW portfolio includes projects in France, Spain, Sweden and Poland. Strong boost to Nordex’s capital structure. Cash consideration of EUR 402.5 million before deduction of any customary fees, taxes and any other adjustments. Further reinforcing the growth prospects, underpinned by a strong order book. Nordex leverages the current market environment with strong investor … Continue reading Nordex announces potential sale of its 2.7 GW European PV and wind energy project to RWE
Continue readingChevron to build 500 MW wind energy and solar to power facilities
US oil giant Chevron has become the latest fossil fuel production giant to plan significant investments in wind and solar capacity, in what seems initially as a token gesture towards lowering emissions but could involve a more significant commitment down the line. It has announced a deal with Canada-based renewable energy developer Algonquin to build … Continue reading Chevron to build 500 MW wind energy and solar to power facilities
Continue reading
Wind power in Ecuador, Huascachaca wind farm
Wind energy is that obtained from the wind. It is a type of kinetic energy (energy of movement), produced by the effect of air currents. We can convert it into electricity through an electric generator or wind turbine. China is the leader in installed wind power in the world, with 31.01%, followed by the United … Continue reading Wind power in Ecuador, Huascachaca wind farm
Continue reading
China’s wind energy and solar power generation capacity grows in first half
China experienced strong growth in renewable energy generation capacity in the first half of this year, according to data from the National Energy Administration. Photovoltaic generation capacity increased 20 percent year-on-year to reach 127.8 billion kilowatt hours, while wind power generation capacity increased 10.9 percent compared to the same period last year, to stand at … Continue reading China’s wind energy and solar power generation capacity grows in first half
Continue reading
