The V236-15.0 MW wind turbine pushes the boundaries of offshore wind power, with a single turbine capable of producing up to 80 GWh/year depending on site-specific conditions, which is enough power to power more than 20,000 homes. The completion of the prototype V236-15.0 MW nacelle at the Lindø factory, Port of Odense, is the culmination … Continue reading Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines ready for testing?
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Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council
Both parties will promote beneficial actions for the residents of the Coruña town during the construction and operation of nine wind farms.This initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the start-up of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to promote the growth of … Continue reading Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council
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Two large wind power plants will come online in Japan in November
Construction work on two large wind farms in Japan’s Akita prefecture is progressing as planned and the operator, Akita Offshore Wind Corp. (AOW), plans to bring two wind farms online in November.These two wind farms will generate a total of 140 MW of electricity. According to AOW, this is enough to power around 130,000 average … Continue reading Two large wind power plants will come online in Japan in November
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ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on White House Clean Energy Appointments and Gina McCarthy’s Climate Leadership
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the White House announced the appointment of John Podesta and Ali Zaidi to serve as senior advisors to President Biden for clean energy and climate change and Gina McCarthy’s departure from the administration after the Inflation Reduction Act became law: “We are grateful for the leadership … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on White House Clean Energy Appointments and Gina McCarthy’s Climate Leadership
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Siemens Gamesa successfully completes the sale of South European wind power assets to SSE
The 3.8 GW portfolio includes onshore wind projects in France, Greece, Italy and Spain. A total of around 50 people will be integrated in SSE Renewables, contributing with their development experience and track-record in these regions. The transaction also contemplates the opportunity to supply wind turbines and maintenance services. Siemens Gamesa announced today the completion … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa successfully completes the sale of South European wind power assets to SSE
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EDPR launches in Campania a crowdfunding project linked to the construction of a wind farm
The initiative allows the local community to invest on favourable terms in Italy’s green development, rewarding the link with the territories, and to obtain a return on their investments. EDP Renewables launches “ENERGY TOGETHER. The renewable energy tour in Italy”, a crowdfunding project linked to the construction of clean energy plants that puts the citizens … Continue reading EDPR launches in Campania a crowdfunding project linked to the construction of a wind farm
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Wind power generated 21.1% in Spain until August
Wind power generated 16% in August, photovoltaic 12.5% and solar thermal 2.6%. The concentrated solar power generated 2.6% in August in Spain. The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 2.3% in August. This decrease is observed once the effects of labor and temperatures during that month have been corrected. 37% of electricity production in … Continue reading Wind power generated 21.1% in Spain until August
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How does a wind farm make hydrogen?
It’s all about separating the Hs in H2O. But the key is using green energy to do it. Nobody sees a wind turbine and thinks, “Just look at that hydrogen farm!” But the massive wind-energy project being planned in Stephenville is exactly that, or even more accurately, an ammonia farm. The project features 164 wind turbines that would … Continue reading How does a wind farm make hydrogen?
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Wind energy already reaches 28,140 MW in Spain
Wind energy reached 28,140 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in Spanish territory in 2021, after adding an additional 843 MW during the last year, which maintains Spain as the second European country with the largest installed wind power and the fifth in the world. According to the annual report of the Spanish Wind Energy Association … Continue reading Wind energy already reaches 28,140 MW in Spain
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa sells wind power assets in southern Europe to SSE for 613 million
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has closed the sale to SSE Renewables International (SSER) of a portfolio of wind energy projects in Spain, France, Italy and Greece for a total value of 613 million euros. The wind turbine manufacturer indicated that the sale has been completed once the corresponding authorizations have been obtained from the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa sells wind power assets in southern Europe to SSE for 613 million
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IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), co-founding partner Siemens Energy and 13 companies across all industry sectors have launched the global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. The new Alliance aims to accelerate net-zero ambitions and the decarbonization of industrial value chains in pursuit of the Paris Agreement climate goals. The new coalition was officially launched by … Continue reading IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
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Global renewables sector unites to highlight changes to permitting rules and investment signals that could ease the energy and climate crises
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Solar Council (GSC) have today released a joint statement on the need for robust investment signals and faster permitting which can accelerate renewables to help end the energy and climate crises. As the G20 meets in Bali this week for the Energy Transitions Investment Forum, co-hosted … Continue reading Global renewables sector unites to highlight changes to permitting rules and investment signals that could ease the energy and climate crises
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Acciona Energía has signed a PPA to supply 68 GWh/year of wind power to Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (BREP)
The 10-year agreement will provide renewable electricity to a consortium of three major companies managing local water, health and transport services in Victoria, Australia. ACCIONA Energía has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 68GWh a year of 100% renewable electricity to the Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (BREP). The BREP was established by … Continue reading Acciona Energía has signed a PPA to supply 68 GWh/year of wind power to Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (BREP)
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ConcentratedSolar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
Price records in European electricity markets after the highs reached by gas. In the fourth week of August, gas prices continued their upward trend, exceeding €300/MWh in the last days of the week and setting a record on the 26th. In this context, prices of all European electricity spot markets increased and in many cases … Continue reading ConcentratedSolar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
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Mobilising Renewable Energy Projects in Small Island States
Despite increasingly intense natural disasters and a high dependency on fossil fuels, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have demonstrated strong leadership by setting ambitious climate targets and national energy policies in pursuit of Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. On-ground capacity building, project facilitation and access to international finance are critical to support SIDS in … Continue reading Mobilising Renewable Energy Projects in Small Island States
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Hornsea 2, the world’s largest wind farm, enters full operation
Ørsted is proud to announce that the world’s largest installed windfarm, Hornsea 2, is now fully operational. The 1.3GW offshore wind farm comprises 165 wind turbines, located 89km off the Yorkshire Coast, which will help power over 1.4 million UK homes with low-cost, clean and secure renewable energy. The wind farm is situated alongside its … Continue reading Hornsea 2, the world’s largest wind farm, enters full operation
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Wind Energy Yearbook 2022: Analysis of current wind power in Spain and in the world
An analysis of the current situation of wind power in Spain and in the world, and its key role in the new energy scenarioThe Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) presents a new edition of the reference publication for the Spanish wind energy sector: the Wind Energy Yearbook 2022, the voice of the sector. This publication, … Continue reading Wind Energy Yearbook 2022: Analysis of current wind power in Spain and in the world
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Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea met in Copenhagen. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more broadly The Baltic Sea has enormous … Continue reading Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
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Turning North Sea projects into power in offshore wind
Equinor is close to first power from the world’s first floating wind farm to power offshore oil and gas platforms, Hywind Tampen, and preparing for the start-up of the world’s largest wind farm, Dogger Bank. Both wind farms are in the North Sea where Equinor has more than ten years’ experience from operating offshore wind … Continue reading Turning North Sea projects into power in offshore wind
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Kansas recognized as leader in renewable wind energy
The Sunflower State has been recognized as a leader in renewable wind energy. On Monday, Aug. 29, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly praised the Sunflower State as a leader in wind energy as well, citing the recently released Wind Energy Market Report from the U.S. Department of Energy. “The latest report from the Department of Energy … Continue reading Kansas recognized as leader in renewable wind energy
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