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Puget Sound Energy and Avangrid Renewables Announce PPA; Construction of New Wind Farm

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), today announced an agreement that will be supplied by a new 200 megawatt wind farm, enough energy to power over 60,000 homes on an annual basis. The wind farm will be built by Avangrid Renewables in Sherman County, Oregon. The Golden … Continue reading Puget Sound Energy and Avangrid Renewables Announce PPA; Construction of New Wind Farm

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Wind energy from the Northeast will have financing from BNDES

The National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) announced on Thursday (22) the approval of a loan in the amount of R $ 1,043 billion for wind power Ventos do Araripe 3, made up of 14 wind farms, in the municipalities of Simões and Curral Novo (Piauí) and Araripina (Pernambuco). The complex is expected … Continue reading Wind energy from the Northeast will have financing from BNDES

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AWEA’s Resource Assessment & Siting Conferences go virtual

Adaptability is key as we navigate the country’s rapidly changing environment. As an industry, it’s imperative that we move forward while taking all the necessary precautions. That includes staying up to date on recent advances and critical issues affecting the wind industry, continuing to broaden our education, and maintaining and expanding our network. In case you missed it, … Continue reading AWEA’s Resource Assessment & Siting Conferences go virtual

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Enercon CFO resigns from office and leaves the company

Dr Thomas Cobet, Member of the ENERCON Management Team/Chief Financial Officer, is resigning from his office with immediate effect and will be leaving the company. Over the past months Mr Cobet has, in particular, successfully monitored and supported the negotiations on completion of refinancing in the setting of the turnaround at ENERCON. Dr Martin Prillmann … Continue reading Enercon CFO resigns from office and leaves the company

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Siemens Gamesa exceeds 1 GW outside the Senvion acquisition

Siemens Gamesa continues to expand its multibrand servicing portfolio in the United States with the addition of 10-year, full-scope service agreements for the 139-MW Senvion site in Hornell, NY and 55-MW Senvion site in Meyersdale, PA. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces it has secured a long-term, 10-year contract with EverPower Wind Holdings, Inc. to provide … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa exceeds 1 GW outside the Senvion acquisition

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Porto de Pecém and Aeris Energy export blades for wind energy amid a pandemic

In 2019, the wind power sector in Brazil invested R $ 13.6 billion in Brazil, according to data from Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF). Wind turbines produced 55.9 TWh of wind energy in Brazil, 15% more than in 2018. On a monthly average, it is enough to supply 28.8 million homes per month in wind … Continue reading Porto de Pecém and Aeris Energy export blades for wind energy amid a pandemic

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Wind energy in Australia, Vestas secures 86 MW EPC deal with Nexif Energy to extend Lincoln Gap Wind Farm

Vestas has signed an 86 MW contract with Nexif Energy for the second stage of the Lincoln Gap Wind Farm in South Australia. The EPC agreement will include the engineering, procurement and construction of 24 of Vestas’ V136-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode. This will add to the customer’s existing … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia, Vestas secures 86 MW EPC deal with Nexif Energy to extend Lincoln Gap Wind Farm

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Women in Wind Energy

The Women in Wind Global Leadership Program, a joint initiative of the Global Wind Energy Council and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition, has released a guide on Best Practices for Gender Diversity in Talent Recruitment as a resource to advance gender equality in the wind industry. The guide aims to support employers in clean … Continue reading Women in Wind Energy

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World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Signs Deal to Sell Power

A giant wind farm being developed off the coast of the U.K. will sell some of its power to energy trader Danske Commodities A/S. Under the 15-year deal, the subsidiary of Equinor ASA will trade and balance power from 480 megawatts of the Dogger Bank wind farm, about 13% of its capacity. It’s a key … Continue reading World’s Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Signs Deal to Sell Power

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Sindh province in Pakistan is rich in wind energy reserves

Ruichen Hong, a scholar of Green BRI Centre, has said that Dawood Wind Power Station not only can improve energy situation in Pakistan, but also brings benefits to the Pakistani society. Hong, in an interview, said many countries of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) were among the world’s major energy producing and consuming countries. … Continue reading Sindh province in Pakistan is rich in wind energy reserves

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GE and E energija Partner to Deliver 68.9 MW Wind Farm in Lithuania with Cypress Wind Turbines

GE Renewable Energy to deliver 13 of its Cypress 5.3 MW wind turbines, its largest onshore wind turbine technology in the field, to E energija Telšiai wind farm in Lithuania.The 68.9 MW onshore wind farm is the first significant subsidy free development in the Baltic states and will power the equivalent of 78,300 homes in … Continue reading GE and E energija Partner to Deliver 68.9 MW Wind Farm in Lithuania with Cypress Wind Turbines

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DNV GL served as Independent Engineer for the disposition of KKR’s 33.33% equity stake in Acciona Energía Internacional

Acciona Energía Internacional is a global portfolio of renewable energy assets totaling 2.5 GW.DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, carried out a vendor’s technical due diligence on behalf of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP (KKR) for divestment purposes from a global portfolio of renewable energy assets, … Continue reading DNV GL served as Independent Engineer for the disposition of KKR’s 33.33% equity stake in Acciona Energía Internacional

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Copel buys wind energy and solar power for 13 years in Brazil

The state power trading unit Copel signed 13-year contracts to purchase future production of solar and wind power plants that will generate 600 megawatts of capacity. By contracting, for the start of the supply from 2023, the purchase event for Copel Mercado Livre was carried out.Copel Mercado Livre reported that the qualification period in the … Continue reading Copel buys wind energy and solar power for 13 years in Brazil

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Engie assembles wind turbines at Campo Largo Wind Power Plant

A new scenario is emerging at the top of the mountain, in the municipality of Umburanas. Those who arrive at the site can already see how the first wind turbines of the Campo Largo wind farm are taking shape. The first segment of the tower, equipment to support the wind turbine, was erected on January … Continue reading Engie assembles wind turbines at Campo Largo Wind Power Plant

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DNV GL served as Independent Engineer for the disposition of KKR’s 33.33% equity stake in Acciona Energía Internacional

DNV GL, an independent energy experts and certification body, carried out a vendor’s technical due diligence on behalf of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. Partners LLP (KKR) for divestment purposes from a global portfolio of renewable energy assets, Acciona Energía Internacional, where KKR held a 33.33% stake and with Acciona S.A. as a majority shareholder. … Continue reading DNV GL served as Independent Engineer for the disposition of KKR’s 33.33% equity stake in Acciona Energía Internacional

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Siemens Gamesa bolsters its service portfolio in North America by securing 184-MW, 10-year service deal for two Senvion project sites

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy announces it has signed 10-year service agreements with an undisclosed customer at two sites in North America featuring Senvion MM92-2.05 wind turbines for a total of 184 MW. Both sites include service, maintenance and warranty agreements with an availability guarantee. As part of the deal, the company will provide remote monitoring, … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa bolsters its service portfolio in North America by securing 184-MW, 10-year service deal for two Senvion project sites

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Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with Adani Green Energy with the supply of a 473 MW wind power project in India

The company will install 215 SG 2.2-122 wind turbines, which will be manufactured at its plants in India.The wind farm, located in the northern state of Rajasthan, will come into operation in September 2021. Siemens Gamesa has received a firm order from Adani Green Energy for one of the largest wind power projects in India. … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its partnership with Adani Green Energy with the supply of a 473 MW wind power project in India

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South Korea looks to Denmark as wind power partner

Being seen and being active are what Rep. Yangyi Won-young of the Democratic Party, newly elected this year, has been doing for the past 25 years as an environmental activist. “Three months ago this time, I received a phone call. The situation on the ground didn’t look good. A civic movement we had helped build … Continue reading South Korea looks to Denmark as wind power partner

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The wind energy industry drives the recycling of wind turbine blades

Currently, around 85 to 90% of the total mass of wind turbines can be recycled. But wind turbine blades represent a specific challenge. Manufactured with complex composite materials to allow for lighter and more durable blades, they require specific processes for recycling. WindEurope, the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) and the European Composites Industry Association … Continue reading The wind energy industry drives the recycling of wind turbine blades

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Wind energy in Egypt, NREA, Denmark’s Vestas to sign 250 MW wind farm contract

Egypt’s New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) and Danish wind turbine manufacturer, Vestas, are due to sign a contract for the implementation of a 250 MW wind power plant on Tuesday. Informed sources have told Daily News Egypt that the project’s terms have been agreed upon and reviewed by Egypt’s State Council. The sources added … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt, NREA, Denmark’s Vestas to sign 250 MW wind farm contract

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