Located in the city of Pereira Barreto, it will be the fifth-largest solar farm in Brazil and EDPR’s largest in the world Today, EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, is opening the largest solar complex in São Paulo State and the fifth largest in Brazil, with an installed capacity of … Continue reading EDP Renewables opens the biggest solar complex in São Paulo State
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Senator Edward Markey to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced that Sen. Edward Markey will be a speaker for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition taking place October 13-15 at the Omni Boston Hotel at Seaport. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), October 14 at 10:30 a.m. EDT Senator Markey has amassed an unparalleled record of energy and environmental legislative … Continue reading Senator Edward Markey to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
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UK National Grid in talks to build a wind energy island in the North Sea
UK company National Grid has revealed it is in talks with two other parties about building an “energy island” in the North Sea that would use wind farms to supply clean electricity to millions of homes in north-west Europe. The idea of a renewable energy hub in the North Sea has been floated for years, … Continue reading UK National Grid in talks to build a wind energy island in the North Sea
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The search for ‘what’s next?’ in the power industry
If Statkraft were a seafaring vessel, then SVP and Head of New Business Bjørn Holsen would be its lookout – the person tasked to study the horizon and act on whatever is coming their way. Bjørn Holsen was there when the Norwegian continental shelf was being developed. He was part of the burgeoning oil and … Continue reading The search for ‘what’s next?’ in the power industry
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How Artificial Intelligence can accelerate the energy transition
A new white paper published by the World Economic Forum explains in detail the immense of potential of Artificial Intelligence in the energy transition. The scenario it describes is exciting, but a lot of work needs to be done. Last month saw the publication of a white paper by the World Economic Forum, in collaboration … Continue reading How Artificial Intelligence can accelerate the energy transition
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Aker Offshore Wind unveils underwater innovation for floating offshore wind energy in Scotland
Aker Offshore Wind has outlined plans to utilise Scotland’s first offshore wind underwater substation as part of its bids for major offshore windfarms. The multi-million subsea innovation would be developed, manufactured, and supplied in Scotland by Aker Solutions and provide major export opportunities for Scottish businesses.Substations – which help move the energy created by wind turbines … Continue reading Aker Offshore Wind unveils underwater innovation for floating offshore wind energy in Scotland
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RWE and PPC form Joint Venture to realise renewable energy projects
Greece is one of the sunniest countries in Europe and has ambitious growth plans for renewable energies. Two highly experienced energy groups, RWE and PPC, have joined forces to help accelerate the Greek energy transition by developing large-scale solar projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW) in the country. Through this … Continue reading RWE and PPC form Joint Venture to realise renewable energy projects
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GE Renewable Energy to supply 810 MW of onshore wind turbines for JSW Energy’s wind power projects in India
GE to supply wind turbines for 810 MW of JSW Energy’s ongoing wind farm projects in India. JSW selected GE’s 2.7-132 onshore wind turbine, a model primarily designed and manufactured in India, ideally suited for the countryThese wind turbines will produce enough green energy to meet annual electricity requirements for ~2.1 million households in India*.GE … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to supply 810 MW of onshore wind turbines for JSW Energy’s wind power projects in India
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Ten Years of IRENA in Germany
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the official opening of IRENA’s Innovation and Technology Centre (IITC) in Bonn. Since 75 countries founded IRENA in Bonn in 2009, the International Renewable Energy Agency has been at the heart of an unprecedented growth of renewable energy globally. IRENA has come to represent a unique international platform for … Continue reading Ten Years of IRENA in Germany
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IRENA and SolarPower Europe Strengthen Coordinated Actions in the Solar Industry
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and SolarPower Europe are strengthening their cooperation by signing a partnership agreement. As a member of the IRENA Coalition for Action since 2014, SolarPower Europe has been actively involved in various IRENA activities promoting the wider and faster uptake of renewable energy, including solar energy. By leveraging on each … Continue reading IRENA and SolarPower Europe Strengthen Coordinated Actions in the Solar Industry
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WindEurope CEO visits German cement plant that’s running on blade waste
On 4 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson visited Holcim’s Lägerdorf plant in Germany, together with Claudia Grotz of Siemens Gamesa and Chair of WindEurope’s Sustainability Working Group. They met the Geocycle team who are using wind turbines blade waste to generate heat and ash to help make cement. It’s currently the only such cement plant … Continue reading WindEurope CEO visits German cement plant that’s running on blade waste
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European Energy has acquired 85.8 MW of Vattenfall’s wind energy assets and projects
Vattenfall and European Energy have today announced the transaction of eight wind and solar assets, totaling 85.8 MW. The sites are located in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and UK. European Energy will take over the day-to-day operations of the renewable assets from Vattenfall. The deal amounts to 57.8 MW of operational assets as well as … Continue reading European Energy has acquired 85.8 MW of Vattenfall’s wind energy assets and projects
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Nordex receives orders for 71 MW of wind power from Poland
The Nordex Group once again scores points with orders in Poland. For two projects totaling 70.9 MW, the Nordex Group supplies 20 N117 / 3600 wind turbines. Both orders that the Nordex Group received at the end of September also include a Premium Service for the maintenance and service of the turbines for a period … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 71 MW of wind power from Poland
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GE Renewable Energy signs MoU with General Motors to develop supply chain of rare earth and other materials to support EV and renewable energy growth
GE Renewable Energy (NYSE: GE) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment. The initial focus of the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy signs MoU with General Motors to develop supply chain of rare earth and other materials to support EV and renewable energy growth
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Iberdrola and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia launch a global technology centre that will define the electricity grids of the future
Equipped with the latest advances in digitalisation, artificial intelligence and advance data analysis, the hub hosts 50 companies, technology centres and universities which are working on 120 projects worth €110 million Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galán said: “We understood before anyone else that our commitment to decarbonisation could only be successful if we digitalised the electricity … Continue reading Iberdrola and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia launch a global technology centre that will define the electricity grids of the future
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The hydrogen we want: green, sustainable and – very soon – competitive, too
The Green Hydrogen Development event that took place in Milan as part of All4Climate offered comparisons between current and future projects and a call to act together to create a zero emissions economy and the green revolution we all want. Today, when we talk about combatting climate change, we can no longer ignore green hydrogen, … Continue reading The hydrogen we want: green, sustainable and – very soon – competitive, too
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PNE Group sells further wind farm projects in Poland
The PNE Group, an internationally active project developer for wind energy and photovoltaics plants, has achieved further sales success in Poland. The “Krzecin” and “Kuslin” wind farms, with a planned nominal capacity of 58.8 MW, were sold to a subsidiary of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc, which is managed by Octopus Renewables Limited, part of … Continue reading PNE Group sells further wind farm projects in Poland
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GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X prototype wind turbines starts operating at 14 MW
GE’s Haliade-X prototype is now running at 14 MW. The Haliade-X 14 MW can produce up to 74 GWh* of gross annual energy production and is an uprated version of the Haliade-X 13 MW. GE Renewable Energy was the first industry player to start operating an offshore wind turbine in the 12 MW and above … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X prototype wind turbines starts operating at 14 MW
Continue readingNordex wins order for 67 MW of wind power in Ukraine
Business in Ukraine continues to improve for the Nordex Group: at the end of September, the regular Turkish customer, Eksim Holding from Istanbul, ordered 14 N149 / 4.X wind turbines for its first wind farm in Ukraine. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for a period of 15 years. The “Skole” wind farm, … Continue reading Nordex wins order for 67 MW of wind power in Ukraine
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Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the first of its VIP speakers at its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition taking place October 13-15 at the Omni Boston Seaport Hotel. Department of the Interior Secretary Deb HaalandDeb Haaland made history when she became the first Native American to serve as a cabinet secretary. Throughout her … Continue reading Department of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
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