This morning Amy Farrell, AWEA’s Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs, gave the opening remarks at Politico’s Reinventing American Energy event. She focused on the need to update and expand America’s electric grid to meet 21st century needs, and explained why transmission expansion is at the heart of this effort. You can watch … Continue reading AWEA’s Amy Farrell gives remarks at Politico’s Reinventing American Energy event
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Wind energy in Navarre: the wind farms of Ablitas and Cabanillas of ENHOL are modified
In Ablitas I wind farm the wind turbines are reduced from 7 to 4, and in Cabanillas II the evacuation line is modified. The Government of Navarre has adopted two agreements by which the wind farms of Ablitas and Cabanillas wind power plants, promoted by the company ENHOL, are modified. Specifically, Ablitas I reduces wind … Continue reading Wind energy in Navarre: the wind farms of Ablitas and Cabanillas of ENHOL are modified
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The final wind turbines have been installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
Beatrice is expected to generate enough wind power for more than 450,000 properties. The final wind turbines have been installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm. Jim Smith, managing director of SSE Renewables, said: “Completing the offshore construction at Beatrice is a testament to the capabilities of SSE Renewables and our project partners. Delivering one … Continue reading The final wind turbines have been installed at Scotland’s largest offshore wind farm
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Wind power in Venezuela: Pdvsa will reactivate 14 wind turbines from the Paraguaná wind farm and Zulia wind farm continues to abandon
The state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) reported that it will reactivate 14 wind turbines at the Paraguaná Wind Farm and that it will soon supply electricity to the Paraguaná Refining Center (CRP) and surrounding communities. “The Paraguaná Wind Farm (PEP) began a new phase of operations aiming at the regional electric strengthening with … Continue reading Wind power in Venezuela: Pdvsa will reactivate 14 wind turbines from the Paraguaná wind farm and Zulia wind farm continues to abandon
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Renewable energy students tour Suzlon Wind Turbine Training Center
On April 27, renewable energy students Nick Hieb, Jason Coddington, Katelyn Donnagan, Alex Reis, Domonic Lange, Katrina Keller, and John Lechner, along with facutly advisor Matt Aldeman toured the Suzlon Wind Turbine Training Center in Elgin. The students were able to see the training center’s classroom and training equipment up close. The Suzlon Wind Turbine … Continue reading Renewable energy students tour Suzlon Wind Turbine Training Center
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WINDPOWER 2019: Take charge of your professional development
Have you checked off any of your professional development goals for the year? Believe it or not, we are nearly halfway through 2019! Long days, short years, right? If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’ve probably thought about attending a conference, getting that certification or knocking out those CLE hours. There’s no better … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2019: Take charge of your professional development
Continue readingAWEA statement on the Renewable Energy Transferability Act
Transferability addresses a common barrier to the effective implementation of energy tax policy. In some cases, the owner of an energy facility that earns tax credits does not have taxable income that would make the tax incentive valuable. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement reacting to Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) and … Continue reading AWEA statement on the Renewable Energy Transferability Act
Continue readingPowering the future, together – AWEA WINDPOWER 2019
Natural Power will be exhibiting at AWEA WINDPOWER which takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas on May 20-23. Holly Burnett, Senior Vice President at Natural Power, will be speaking at the pre-conference seminar ‘Wind 101: introduction to wind energy’ on Monday afternoon. This is billed as the perfect primer … Continue reading Powering the future, together – AWEA WINDPOWER 2019
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Iberdrola starts the construction of the El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza
The wind power project with wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa, with an installed capacity of 23 MW, reinforces the commitment to renewable energies in the region, where it already operates more than 320 MW. It will generate wind power to supply 10,500 households / year and avoid the emission of 17,300 t CO2 / year. … Continue reading Iberdrola starts the construction of the El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza
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Nordex starts new financial year in line with planning
Nordex announced that it generated sales of EUR 398.9 million in the first quarter of 2019 (Q1 2018: EUR 487.9 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to EUR 3.3 million (Q1 2018: EUR 20.0 million), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 0.8 percent (Q1 2018: 4.1 percent). Business in the first … Continue reading Nordex starts new financial year in line with planning
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Nordex receives first wind farm order for 74 Delta4000 wind turbines from the USA
Utility orders 74 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for a wind energy project with a proposed capacity of 350 MW. The Nordex Group has received an order for 74 wind turbines from the N149/4.0-4.5 Delta4000 series, which will be the first of its kind installed at a U.S. wind power project. The wind turbines, which will be … Continue reading Nordex receives first wind farm order for 74 Delta4000 wind turbines from the USA
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Making Maryland an Offshore Wind Energy Leader
Sometimes we are presented with a unique opportunity to significantly improve commerce in Maryland while also addressing real social and environmental challenges. Such is the case with the recently passed Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019, which currently sits on Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk for his consideration. The act authorizes an additional 1,200 megawatts of … Continue reading Making Maryland an Offshore Wind Energy Leader
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Andalusia aims to 25,650 MW of renewable energy between wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic
The analyzed potential to install renewable energy projects is distributed, by technologies, as follows: 81% corresponds to photovoltaic projects, 8.2% to wind power, 6.3% to solar thermal, 3.5% to investments in offshore wind energy and 0.6% in biomass. The Junta de Andalucía, through the Agency of Finance, Industry and Energy, has proposed to Red Eléctrica … Continue reading Andalusia aims to 25,650 MW of renewable energy between wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic
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First wind turbines unveiled at Tasmanian wind farm
The first wind turbine at the Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania has been unveiled. The remaining 48 wind turbines are to be installed at the site throughout the rest of the year. Once complete, the wind farm will produce enough clean energy to power approximately 63,500 Tasmanian homes while also supporting the Tasmania-First Energy … Continue reading First wind turbines unveiled at Tasmanian wind farm
Continue readingRenewable Energy Demand Propels Offshore Wind Industry Forward in the United States
For the first time ever, the renewable energy sector is projected to generate more electricity than coal-fired plants in the United States. This data, published by the Energy Information Administration at the end of April, illustrates the direction of U.S. power generation toward a more sustainable resource mix with less dependence on fossil fuels. Offshore … Continue reading Renewable Energy Demand Propels Offshore Wind Industry Forward in the United States
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Wind energy may flow to Maryville in future
If trustees agree, the village of Maryville may soon get its electricity at a lower cost from a wind farm in the central or northern part of the state. Bluestem Energy Solutions out of Omaha, Nebraska, gave a presentation during Maryville’s caucus meeting Wednesday, detailing three options for community renewable energy sources — on-site solar, … Continue reading Wind energy may flow to Maryville in future
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Wind energy in Peru: first wind farm in Cajamarca
Peru continues to aim for renewable energies. Thus, through a ministerial resolution published on Monday, the Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that the investment contract for the development of the first wind farm in Cajamarca will be signed with the Peruvian company Taruca SAC, which operates as a subsidiary of the European Grenergy Renovables. … Continue reading Wind energy in Peru: first wind farm in Cajamarca
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Vestas – Share-based incentive programme 2019
The Board of Directors of Vestas Wind Systems A/S has decided to continue the share-based incentive programme for all participants, including the Executive Management, and launch a new programme for 2019 based on the terms and conditions governing the restricted performance share programme for the year 2018, cf. Vestas’ remuneration policy and general guidelines for … Continue reading Vestas – Share-based incentive programme 2019
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ABB wins contract for DolWin5 offshore wind energy connection
Under the triple digit million-euro contract, ABB will provide high voltage direct current (HDVC) technology for the project, which will deliver 900MW of 100% clean electricity, enough to power nearly 1 million homes, generated from three offshore wind farms nearly 100km off of the German coast. DolWin5 is scheduled to come online in 2024. The … Continue reading ABB wins contract for DolWin5 offshore wind energy connection
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Wind energy in Spain: Iberdrola starts El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza
Iberdrola is the leading producer of wind power in Spain, with an installed capacity of 5,770 MW, while its total installed renewable capacity – both wind energy and hydroelectric – reaches 15,790 MW. Iberdrola has begun work on the construction of the El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza, with an installed capacity of 23 megawatts … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Iberdrola starts El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza
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