Offshore wind energy is one of the most innovative and efficient forms of energy production. It is the use of the force of offshore winds to generate electrical energy with wind turbines.The method is more effective than the process on land, since, offshore, there are no barriers to reduce the force of the winds, which … Continue reading Brazil will be the first country in Latin America to invest in offshore wind energy
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Enlit Europe, a key event for the energy sector
Enlit Europe, which will be held in Milan from November 30 to December 2, is a major event for the energy industry. It will feature 350 speakers, and several of them are from Enel Green Power. The event is to file under “Not to be missed.” An important energy sector event will be held in … Continue reading Enlit Europe, a key event for the energy sector
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Emission-free flight – DLR takes delivery of its new ‘Do 288’ research aircraft D-CEFD
At the COP26 UN Climate Conference held recently in Glasgow, numerous countries reaffirmed the target of making air transport climate-neutral by the middle of this century. One important step in this direction will be the development of hybrid-electric propulsion systems for aircraft on feeder and regional routes. The DLR ‘Do 228’ research aircraft D-CEFD will … Continue reading Emission-free flight – DLR takes delivery of its new ‘Do 288’ research aircraft D-CEFD
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EDP Renewables inaugurates its first wind farm in Greece
The wind farm will contribute to the reduction of CO2 emissions by approximately 48,000 tons per year. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, is inaugurating its first project in Greece today: a wind farm with a total capacity of 45MW in the Livadi area, near the town of Malesina, in … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates its first wind farm in Greece
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Coalition agreement sets ambitious guidelines for future-oriented energy policy in Germany
In their coalition agreement, the German SPD, Green and FDP parties have set ambitious guidelines for future energy policy: Accelerated coal phase-out The coal phase-out in Germany is to be accelerated and ideally achieved as soon as 2030. Meanwhile, RWE has emphasised repeatedly that a faster phase-out of coal is possible if renewables, networks and … Continue reading Coalition agreement sets ambitious guidelines for future-oriented energy policy in Germany
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Nordex receives order for 177 MW of wind power from Peru
Nordex will supply 30 N155 / 5.X wind turbines for a 177 MW wind farm in the Ica region.Is the first order for the Delta4000 series N155 / 5.X wind turbines, which feature a rotor diameter of 155 meters and flexible classification in the 5MW class. The order also includes a full service contract that … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 177 MW of wind power from Peru
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Empowering Communities to Reap the Multiple Benefits of Renewable Energy
The participation and ownership by citizens or members of a defined community in a renewable energy project creates local socio-economic value and helps foster more positive attitudes towards renewables. This, in turn, increases citizen support for the energy transition, which further contributes to accelerating a just and inclusive transition. In this regard, the IRENA Coalition … Continue reading Empowering Communities to Reap the Multiple Benefits of Renewable Energy
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The Poul La Cour Award 2021 goes to Anne Velenturf
This year’s Poul la Cour Award goes to Anne Velenturf, a Senior Research Fellow in Circular Economy at the University of Leeds. She has conducted important research in the fields of recyclability of renewables infrastructure and the circular economy. And her work contributes greatly to a sustainable wind industry development. Sustainability is a top priority … Continue reading The Poul La Cour Award 2021 goes to Anne Velenturf
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Nabrawind manufactures the first self-lifting system for wind towers
Navassy builds the first autoization system for the Nabralift 2.0 tower, which can install towers up to 200 meters.Navassy, ??made up of Navarra Nabrawind, Tetrace and Comansa, will manufacture between 6 and 8 automated systems in the coming years in line with Nabralift’s order book. Navassy has completed the manufacture of the first automation system … Continue reading Nabrawind manufactures the first self-lifting system for wind towers
Continue readingBiden admin approves nation’s second offshore wind power project
The Interior Department has approved construction and operation of the South Fork Wind project offshore Rhode Island, the nation’s second commercial-scale offshore wind energy project. The Block Island Wind Farm is pictured off the coast of Rhode Island in 2016. The Biden administration approved a Rhode Island offshore wind project today, paving the way for … Continue reading Biden admin approves nation’s second offshore wind power project
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RWE to build another onshore wind farm in Italy
Following its success in the Italian onshore auction, RWE is to build its 17th wind farm in Italy. The future 25.2-megawatt wind farm will be located in Sicily, where RWE already operates four wind farms. The Italian government has granted a bilateral contract for difference (CfD) for the onshore project Selinus. RWE is constructing six … Continue reading RWE to build another onshore wind farm in Italy
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IRENA and OLADE Reinforce Commitment to Boost Renewables in Latin America and the Caribbean
The Latin American Energy Organisation (OLADE) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), have signed a new agreement to work closely in efforts to scale up the deployment of renewable energy in the Latin American and Caribbean region as it pursues ambitious 2030 goals. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Alfonso Blanco, the Executive … Continue reading IRENA and OLADE Reinforce Commitment to Boost Renewables in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Bats, bombs, bears and the journey to fossil free
Operating and constructing onshore wind farms can pose certain challenges. In Vattenfall’s monthly project meeting all kinds of topics are discussed, some more challenging than others. Vattenfall is one of the market leaders in onshore wind, with more than 50 windfarms in operation across Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, UK and Denmark, together with a further 11, … Continue reading Bats, bombs, bears and the journey to fossil free
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American Clean Power Association Announces CLEANPOWER 2021 Speakers
The American Clean Power Association today announced several of its headline speakers for its CLEANPOWER 2021 event in Salt Lake City on December 7-8. CLEANPOWER 2021 will bring together the most knowledgeable minds in the clean energy industry and create a collaborative platform for discussing issues that are important to industry professionals and their companies. CLEANPOWER’s mission … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Announces CLEANPOWER 2021 Speakers
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Finland’s energy transition to accelerate with country’s largest wind power project of 455MW
The 455MW Lestijärvi wind farm with Swedish developer OX2 is due to be installed in 2024. The site will use 69 SG 6.6-170 wind turbines, providing a competitive Levelized Cost of Energy.When finished the project will produce around 2% of the country’s electricity output. Lestijärvi is the second wind farm signed for the Siemens Gamesa … Continue reading Finland’s energy transition to accelerate with country’s largest wind power project of 455MW
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Denmark and Belgium to connect energy islands with undersea cable
Grid operators Elia (BE) and Energinet (DK) are to collaborate further on the creation of a world first: the first undersea connection between two energy islands, exchanging power between two countries and bringing energy from offshore wind farms on land. Danish Climate and Energy Minister, Dan Jørgensen and the Belgian Energy Minister Tinne van der … Continue reading Denmark and Belgium to connect energy islands with undersea cable
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Wind energy will be half of electricity in a climate neutral Europe
WindEurope’s 2021 annual event, “Electric City”, starts today. The three-day conference and exhibition will gather 400 exhibitors and more than 7,000 participants in Copenhagen’s Bella Center to explore the role of wind-based electrification in Europe’s future energy system. By establishing new partnerships beyond wind, “Electric City” aims to promote the use of wind energy across … Continue reading Wind energy will be half of electricity in a climate neutral Europe
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Demand, gas and CO2 eclipsed wind energy production causing price increases in European markets
Prices of most European electricity markets rose in the third week of November and the weekly average was above €200/MWh in most cases. The increase in demand and prices of gas and CO2, the latter to record highs, overshadowed the wind energy production, which increased in several markets. These elements were joined by lower solar … Continue reading Demand, gas and CO2 eclipsed wind energy production causing price increases in European markets
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Towards circular wind turbines: LM Wind Power to produce zero waste blades by 2030
The company will reuse, repurpose, recycle or recover all the excess materials from manufacturing of blades, giving up on landfilling and incineration as waste management solutions.It will also partner with its suppliers to prevent waste in blade manufacturing, which today accounts for nearly one third of LM Wind Power’s operational carbon footprint.Zero waste blades represent … Continue reading Towards circular wind turbines: LM Wind Power to produce zero waste blades by 2030
Continue readingRWE Renewables places an order with Nordex for 44 MW of wind power in France
Nordex has received an order from RWE Renewables to supply and install wind turbines totaling 44 MW in France. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the turbines for a period of five years. For the first time, the Nordex Group will deliver Delta4000 series turbines to France: eleven N149 / 4.X will … Continue reading RWE Renewables places an order with Nordex for 44 MW of wind power in France
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