INEOS has concluded the largest ever purchase contract of wind energy for heavy industry in Belgium. The 10-year agreement with energy producer ENGIE, for the purchase of renewable electricity will avoid 1,150,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and give a significant boost to the further development of capital-intensive offshore wind market. Renewable energy will be supplied … Continue reading INEOS signs industrial wind power contract with ENGIE
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European Green Deal Call is launched
European Commission launches €1 billion European Green Deal Call for green and digital transition The European Commission has launched a €1 billioncall forResearch and Innovation (R&I) projects to reduce carbon emissions by 2050. The European Green Deal Call will be part of the Horizon 2020 (H2020) programme. According to the Commission it differs in important … Continue reading European Green Deal Call is launched
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Nordex receives new orders for 227 MW of wind power from Europe
In the current quarter, Nordex Group received new orders for wind turbines totaling 227 MW from Europe. The main sales market was Germany with 86 MW, followed by the Netherlands with approximately 70 MW, France with 42 MW and Belgium with 29 MW. The Group has installed more than 29 GW of wind power capacity … Continue reading Nordex receives new orders for 227 MW of wind power from Europe
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Vestas secures 46 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying wind turbine components in USA
Vestas has received a 46 MW order of 4 MW platform turbine components that qualify for the 60 percent PTC value from an undisclosed customer. These components will enable future wind energy projects that complete construction by the end of 2024. The PTC terms set in the PATH act, passed by Congress in 2015, made … Continue reading Vestas secures 46 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying wind turbine components in USA
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American Offshore Wind Power: Revitalizing Local Communities
National Clean Energy Week is the perfect time to spotlight the next major source of American power: Offshore Wind. The growing U.S. offshore wind industry has demonstrated its resilience amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This summer, the first two wind turbines of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) project were installed off the coast of Virginia. Developed … Continue reading American Offshore Wind Power: Revitalizing Local Communities
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Development of offshore wind energy in Vietnam
The Danish Energy Agency (AED) and the World Bank (WB) held in this capital a discussion forum on the roadmap for the development of offshore wind energy in Vietnam and the recommendations for the Indochinese country. The Danish Energy Agency (AED) and the World Bank (WB) held in this capital a discussion forum on the … Continue reading Development of offshore wind energy in Vietnam
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BNDES raises US $ 100 million to finance wind energy in Brazil
The BNDES reported that it raised, last Friday (18), US $ 100 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The funds raised will leverage support for the wind turbines of 12 wind farms in Bahía and Pernambuco. Together, they have a total installed capacity of 331.85 MW and investments that exceed R $ … Continue reading BNDES raises US $ 100 million to finance wind energy in Brazil
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This Wind Turbine Will Power The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Last December, when Time magazine listed the Haliade-X among the best inventions of 2019, it was just one in a series of milestones for the mighty machine — the most powerful offshore wind turbine in operation today. Following its moment in the media spotlight, the Haliade-X proceeded to set a world record by generating 288 … Continue reading This Wind Turbine Will Power The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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GWEC calls on Vietnamese government to extend wind energy tariff
Vietnam is the fastest-growing wind energy market in South East Asia, with 500 MW of onshore and offshore wind power installed capacity, and an additional 4 GW due to be connected by 2025.The Wind Energy industry is expected to bring 65,000 jobs and around US$4 billion of investment into Vietnam by 2025, which will reduce … Continue reading GWEC calls on Vietnamese government to extend wind energy tariff
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Wind energy in Argentina, first wind farm in Neuquén
The first Neuquén Wind Farm, located in the Bajada Colorada area, will contribute a total of 100 megawatts (Mw) to the Argentine Electric Interconnection System from next week, with the start-up of new wind turbines, reported the Government of the province. The president of the Agency for the Promotion and Development of Investments of Neuquén … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, first wind farm in Neuquén
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Swancor wind farm project unveiled
Swancor Renewable Energy announced plans for a 4.4 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind power project off Miaoli County as part of its commitment toward Taiwan’s energy transformation, the company said in a statement. The “Formosa 4” wind energy project includes three deep-water wind farms 18km to 20km off the coast, Swancor Renewable CEO Lucas Lin said, … Continue reading Swancor wind farm project unveiled
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GE Renewable Energy launches the uprated Haliade-X 13 MW wind turbine for the UK’s Dogger Bank Wind Farm
GE Renewable Energy to supply 190 Haliade-X wind turbines for Dogger Bank A and B wind power plants.The wind energy project will be first in the world to feature the 13 MW variant of GE Renewable Energy’s Haliade-X platform.GE confirms marshaling harbor activities at Able Seaton in Hartlepool will create around 120 jobs, and service … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy launches the uprated Haliade-X 13 MW wind turbine for the UK’s Dogger Bank Wind Farm
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GE Signs First Contract For The World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine In Operation
offshore wind Big Deal: GE Signs First Contract For The World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine In Operation John Lavelle has seen many powerful machines during his nearly four decades as a GE engineer. But none measure up to the Haliade-X, the world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine in operation. The turbine set a world … Continue reading GE Signs First Contract For The World’s Most Powerful Offshore Wind Turbine In Operation
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Finance for Renewables in Developing Countries Is on the Rise
Global finance to developing countries in support of clean and renewable energy reached USD 21.3 billion in 2017. This almost doubles the level from 2010 when international financial flows were at USD 10 billion, according to latest figures of a new indicator under the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG). The new indicator, jointly monitored by … Continue reading Finance for Renewables in Developing Countries Is on the Rise
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Eliminating CO2 Emissions from Industry and Transport in Line with 1.5°C Climate Goal
Renewable energy holds the key to most of the options available to reach zero emissions in industry and transport, IRENA’s new report Reaching Zero with Renewables shows. Presented today by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera at the high-level Clean Energy Ministerial-Mission Innovation meeting, it sends a strong message that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. will … Continue reading Eliminating CO2 Emissions from Industry and Transport in Line with 1.5°C Climate Goal
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WindEurope elects Philippe Kavafyan, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind CEO, as new chairman
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Philippe Kavafyan, CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, as the association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. Kavafyan takes over the Chair from Vattenfall’s Gunnar Groebler. The Board also appointed Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, as the Association’s new Vice Chair. The coming two years will be crucial … Continue reading WindEurope elects Philippe Kavafyan, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind CEO, as new chairman
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Six Facts to Know About American Wind Power During National Clean Energy Week, Climate Week NYC
Fresh off AWEA’s celebration of American Wind Week 2020 in August, today marks both the beginning of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) and Climate Week NYC. Established in 2017, NCEW is a nonpartisan week of virtual activities that highlights the value and benefits of clean energy for families and businesses across America. This year’s NCEW … Continue reading Six Facts to Know About American Wind Power During National Clean Energy Week, Climate Week NYC
Continue readingLargest wind energy project with foreign investment in Vietnam
They undertake the largest wind energy project with foreign investment in VietnamConstruction of the B&T wind farm group, the largest foreign-funded renewable energy project in Vietnam, began in central Quang Binh province.Spanning more than 2,244 hectares in Quang Ninh and Le Thuy districts, the Philippine invested cluster has a total value of around $ 384.6 … Continue reading Largest wind energy project with foreign investment in Vietnam
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Wind power in Aragón, Endesa’s new wind farm
Endesa, through its renewable energy division Enel Green Power España, has connected an 18 MW wind farm to the electricity grid in the towns of Blesa and Moyuela, in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 21.93 million euros. The Cañaseca wind farm has 5 wind turbines of … Continue reading Wind power in Aragón, Endesa’s new wind farm
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South Korean Firms Turn to Offshore Wind Power
An increasing number of South Korean companies are looking into the feasibility of generating offshore wind power as a new source of income. SK E&S Co., a leading South Korean gas provider which recently contracted a 200 megawatts (MW) offshore solar power generation project in the waters near the Saemangeum seawall, is reviewing the idea … Continue reading South Korean Firms Turn to Offshore Wind Power
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