China’s installed capacity for generating wind and solar power increased dramatically in the first two months of the year as the country revs up efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, official data showed. In the January-February period, the installed capacity of wind power jumped 17.5 percent year on year to reach 330 million kilowatts, said the … Continue reading Wind energy, solar power installed surge in China
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Morocco’s natural resources offer it great potential to emerge as a global leader in wind energy
Morocco’s thriving offshore wind energy market has put the North African kingdom on the list of countries with the potential to emerge quickly as global leaders in the offshore wind energy industry.In Africa, the list of potential offshore wind market leaders includes Morocco in first place, followed by South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya, according … Continue reading Morocco’s natural resources offer it great potential to emerge as a global leader in wind energy
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Iberdrola is championing solar self-consumption
It promotes the supply of this clean energy through intelligent and tailor-made solutions for all types of publics: in the countryside, industry, urban solar communities, neighbourhood communities and in homes, where the energy company already manages 40% of the installations in Spain. Iberdrola once again plays a leading role in the development of new generation … Continue reading Iberdrola is championing solar self-consumption
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RWE builds ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel
Only a few days ago, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed to quickly build the first German LNG terminal in Brunsbüttel near Hamburg. Now RWE is following suit. The company wants to realise another project in the immediate vicinity: a terminal for the import of green energy. RWE is relying on green ammonia* as the most competitive hydrogen … Continue reading RWE builds ammonia terminal in Brunsbüttel
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Shell announces 17 GW of offshore wind power in Brazil
Shell Brasil announced this Friday (03/18) that it has started the environmental license with the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (Ibama) for six offshore wind power generation projects in Brazil, totaling more than 17 GW of power. . With this, Shell becomes the company with the largest licensing capacity in Brazil, surpassing Ventos … Continue reading Shell announces 17 GW of offshore wind power in Brazil
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EU Commissioner for Energy visits HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå
Kadri Simson, European Commissioner for Energy, visits the HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå during her visit to Sweden, to experience the world’s first completely fossil-free value chain for iron and steel production. HYBRIT is jointly owned by SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall. Commissioner Kadri Simson is on a two days visit to Sweden starting in Luleå … Continue reading EU Commissioner for Energy visits HYBRIT pilot plant in Luleå
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Shell requests license to install six offshore wind farms in Brazil
Shell announced this Friday that it has requested the environmental license from the Brazilian authorities to set up six offshore wind farms in Brazil with an installed capacity to generate up to 17 gigawatts (GW), higher than that of the Itaipú hydroelectric plant (14 GW). The intention is for the projects to be built in … Continue reading Shell requests license to install six offshore wind farms in Brazil
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Italy builds first offshore wind farm
Italy is about to complete construction of its first offshore wind farm, Beleolico wind turbine plant will be located just off the port in Taranto, about 100 metres from the coast. Taranto is a city in the south of Italy, known for its polluting steel plant, Ilva. The facility is more likely to be classified … Continue reading Italy builds first offshore wind farm
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EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050
In Annual Energy Outlook 2022 (AEO2022) Reference case, which reflects current laws and regulations, we project that the share of U.S. power generation from renewables will increase from 21% in 2021 to 44% in 2050. This increase in renewable energy mainly consists of new wind and solar power. The contribution of hydropower remains largely unchanged … Continue reading EIA projects that renewable generation will supply 44% of U.S. electricity by 2050
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Netherlands doubles offshore wind energy targets for 2030
The Dutch government on Friday doubled its forecasts for offshore wind power generation in the country by 2030 as the Netherlands seeks to curb its reliance on fossil fuels and imports from Russia. “This is an important step in the transition to more sustainable energy,” said Dutch Climate and Energy Minister Rob Jetten in a … Continue reading Netherlands doubles offshore wind energy targets for 2030
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Next Generation Car (NGC) – Interurban Vehicle – Green and comfortable travel even on long journeys
With the Interurban Vehicle (IUV), the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has developed a ground-breaking concept for mid- and upper range vehicles. At five metres long and two metres across, the IUV can accommodate five people. It combines a fuel cell and battery with new methods of energy management and … Continue reading Next Generation Car (NGC) – Interurban Vehicle – Green and comfortable travel even on long journeys
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Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil
Shell is seeking environmental permits to develop its first offshore wind farm along the coast of Brazil as the company pushes to speed its transition away from fossil fuels.Shell proposes to build six projects with a combined capacity of 17 gigawatts, which would rival the output of 15 nuclear reactors. It applied for permits earlier … Continue reading Shell to build offshore wind farms off the coast of Brazil
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One of every four MW installed in Spain is from wind power generation
Spain continues to take firm steps in its energy transition process. Proof of this is the data that emerges from 2021, the year in which renewable energies have once again improved their marks, especially in the case of solar photovoltaics. In this way, over the past year the installed capacity of this technology has increased … Continue reading One of every four MW installed in Spain is from wind power generation
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Vestas wins an order for 30 MW of wind power in Italy
International renewable energy developer wpd has placed a 30 MW order for the Licata wind farm to be located in Sicily, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of seven V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, six of them delivered in 4.3 MW power-optimized mode, as well as a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 30 MW of wind power in Italy
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Highly innovative recycling
March 18 is Global Recycling Day. Separating waste and developing the circular economy helps protect our planet’s future: here are some examples of EGP’s innovative role, especially in the fields of electric batteries and wind turbines. Recycling is a fundamental part of the circular economy and one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the … Continue reading Highly innovative recycling
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World Market for Wind Power Saw Another Record Year in 2021: 97,3 Gigawatt
According to preliminary statistics published by WWEA today, the world market for wind turbines reached another record in 2021 with wind turbines with a total capacity of 97,5 Gigawatt installed around the globe, after 92,7 Gigawatt in 2020. The overall capacity of all wind turbines worldwide has now exceeded 840 Gigawatt (after 742,5 Gigawatt in … Continue reading World Market for Wind Power Saw Another Record Year in 2021: 97,3 Gigawatt
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Wind energy based electrification and sufficient charging points are key to zero-emission transport
On Friday 18 March WindEurope contributed to a high-level roundtable organised by ACEA, the European Vehicle Manufacturers Association, along with major vehicle manufacturers and industry associations. In a joint declaration, WindEurope and other key associations called on European policymakers to implement the right policies to back the transition towards zero-emission transport. To reach zero-emission transport, … Continue reading Wind energy based electrification and sufficient charging points are key to zero-emission transport
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Russia enters 15,000 million euros for exports to Europe since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine
Russia has entered 15,000 million euros since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine, on February 24, thanks to exports of gas, oil and coal to the European Union, according to data from the CREA study center (Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air).European gas imports have brought Russia 9.4 billion euros; those of … Continue reading Russia enters 15,000 million euros for exports to Europe since the beginning of the invasion of Ukraine
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Germany has turned the corner on onshore wind energy
The German Energy Regulator (Bundesnetzagentur) has announced the results of Germany’s latest onshore wind auction. After almost two years of undersubscribed auctions it was the second consecutive auction that was oversubscribed. And that’s not the only good news for onshore wind in Germany. The permitting numbers are up. And the new Government wants to scale … Continue reading Germany has turned the corner on onshore wind energy
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ZEBRA project achieves key milestone with production of the first prototype of its recyclable wind turbine blade
World’s largest thermoplastic blade manufactured at LM Wind Power plant in Ponferrada using Arkema’s Elium® resin and Owens Corning new high performance Glass materialsProject partners, with the support of IRT Jules Verne’s expertise, advancing in the development and optimization of the manufacturing process using automation to reduce energy consumption and production waste.Full-scale structural lifetime testing … Continue reading ZEBRA project achieves key milestone with production of the first prototype of its recyclable wind turbine blade
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