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Capital Energy signs three new Territorial Projects in Navarra linked to wind power

The agreements are linked to the construction and commissioning of the Joluga wind farm and its evacuation infrastructureThis initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the commissioning of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to promote the growth of the regions, relying on … Continue reading Capital Energy signs three new Territorial Projects in Navarra linked to wind power

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RWE, Equinor and Hydro to explore opportunities for offshore wind development in the Mandal area

An offshore wind consortium consisting of RWE Renewables, Equinor and Hydro REIN, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Windport AS, a supplier of port facilities in the Mandal area. RWE Renewables, Equinor and Hydro REIN jointly aim to develop a large-scale bottom-fixed offshore wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II area in the … Continue reading RWE, Equinor and Hydro to explore opportunities for offshore wind development in the Mandal area

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Germany and Denmark invest 9,000 million in a 3 GW wind power plant

The wind farm will be located in the Baltic Sea and the 3 GW produced will supply 4.1 million homes.The governments of Germany and Denmark are preparing a solution so that Europe can take a step back on the supply of natural gas from Russia.At stake is the construction of an offshore wind farm in … Continue reading Germany and Denmark invest 9,000 million in a 3 GW wind power plant

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Hydrogen could change the way we fuel our lives

Last week, Canada signed a major energy project with Germany that, once built, will transform the windswept Port au Port peninsula in western Newfoundland and Labrador into a hydrogen-producing energy powerhouse. The first phase of the project involves the construction of 164 new wind turbines in one of the windiest corners of the country. The … Continue reading Hydrogen could change the way we fuel our lives

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Aragón already has 2,804 wind turbines

A total of 1,155 wind turbines are already 20 or more years old, 20% of the total wind power. Producers must choose between dismantling, lengthening operations or repowering.In 1986, the first wind farm in Aragon and the second in all of Spain was installed in the Zaragoza town of La Muela. It had 12 wind … Continue reading Aragón already has 2,804 wind turbines

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Iberdrola will exceed 6,500 MW of wind power in Spain

More than 60 percent of Iberdrola’s new wind capacity will be located in Castilla y León.Iberdrola will exceed 6,500 megawatts (MW) of wind power installed in Spain in the coming months with the entry into operation of the five new wind farm projects that it is currently developing, as reported by the company itself. These … Continue reading Iberdrola will exceed 6,500 MW of wind power in Spain

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China plans to double renewable energy generation by building more wind turbines, solar panels by 2025

China’s usage of renewable energy sources will surpass 50 percent in the overall energy usage increments by 2025, and wind and solar energies will be doubled over 2020, further accelerating the process of China achieving its stated carbon emissions goal, Shanghai Securities News reported on Saturday. Li Chuangjun, director general of the Department of New … Continue reading China plans to double renewable energy generation by building more wind turbines, solar panels by 2025

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Starts construction of wind farm in RS

There will be 72 wind turbines manufactured in Brazil, each weighing 1,300 tons.Eletrosul begins implementation of 302 MW wind farms in RS. Aneel grants the guarantee and the company closes contracts for the construction of accesses, wind turbine foundations, implementation of medium voltage networks, LT and exclusive substations of the Coxilha Negra park.Following Aneel’s approval, … Continue reading Starts construction of wind farm in RS

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Espírito Santo launches atlas to enter the offshore wind energy route

With an estimated potential of 142,000 gigawatts (GW) for offshore wind and 18,300 GW onshore, Espírito Santo wants to join the international investment route for the generation of renewable energy on the Brazilian coast. This Friday (8/26), the state government of Espírito Santo launched, together with the industry federation Findes, an online platform mapping the … Continue reading Espírito Santo launches atlas to enter the offshore wind energy route

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Wind powered 32% of US power capacity growth in 2021

Technological advancement, state-level policies and the federal production tax credit have fueled the growth of the wind sector, according to three reports published by the US Department of Energy. Wind power accounted for 32% of US energy capacity growth in 2021, employing 120,000 people and powering the equivalent of 40 million homes, according to three … Continue reading Wind powered 32% of US power capacity growth in 2021

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Goldwind begins construction of a 1,600-tonne offshore wind installation vessel

The vessel has the largest variable loading capacity and storage capacity of wind turbines in China and can optimize the construction of offshore wind projects with different types of foundations in deep water, significantly improving the lifting efficiency of wind turbine components and reducing the construction cost. According to the company, this could accelerate the … Continue reading Goldwind begins construction of a 1,600-tonne offshore wind installation vessel

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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and and wind energy production in European electricity markets

New gas and CO2 prices records cause rises in European electricity markets. Gas and CO2 prices increased during the third week of August and each one registered a new historical maximum on the 19th. This caused an increase in prices of around 30% in most European electricity markets. In the markets of France, Germany, Belgium … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and and wind energy production in European electricity markets

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Wind farm Jüchen A 44n: wind turbines to be dismantled; new wind farm to be connected to the grid in 2023

As the responsible company, Nordex has drawn up a dismantling concept for the Jüchen A 44n wind farm with support of RWE, the city of Jüchen and the utility company NEW. The concept comprises the complete dismantling of the existing wind turbines and safe demolition of the concrete towers. A new wind farm is then … Continue reading Wind farm Jüchen A 44n: wind turbines to be dismantled; new wind farm to be connected to the grid in 2023

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Naturgy starts up the Torozos II wind farm in Valladolid

The energy company already exceeds 780 MW of wind power in Castilla y León.The Valladolid project, with an installed capacity of 35.2 MW, will produce more than 100 GWh of energy annually, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of 29,100 homes.This wind energy facility will displace other sources of conventional electricity generation and will … Continue reading Naturgy starts up the Torozos II wind farm in Valladolid

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U.S. invests in multi-state offshore wind hubs to narrow supply gaps

A new federal-state initiative to build regional offshore wind infrastructure could offer faster access to local components and push the U.S. closer to President Biden’s climate goals. U.S. offshore wind developers face cost and delivery risks until a domestic supply chain is built out. (Image: REUTERS/Fabian Bimmer) As the U.S. prepares to hike renewable energy … Continue reading U.S. invests in multi-state offshore wind hubs to narrow supply gaps

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Brazil, with great potential for solar and wind energy

Brazil is blessed with a wealth of natural resources and one of the world’s cleanest power supplies. Large-scale investment in solar and wind power will provide even more renewable power in the years ahead. Brazil is the world’s fifth-largest country by area and the sixth-most populous. It is also the world’s second-largest producer of hydropower, … Continue reading Brazil, with great potential for solar and wind energy

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RWE wind power pilot project tests wind turbines with precast foundations

RWE has decided on an innovative repowering project for a wind turbine in Emsland that sets an example in the field of sustainability. The 1.8 megawatt turbine, which has been in operation at the Lengerich wind farm since 2003, is being replaced by a modern 5.7 megawatt turbine. This will enable the significantly more powerful … Continue reading RWE wind power pilot project tests wind turbines with precast foundations

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Wind energy could help India add 23.7 GW of clean capacity by 2026

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+) have today launched “Renewing wind growth to power the energy transition: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026”. This third annual edition looking at the wind energy outlook in India highlights wind energy’s critical link to India’s green energy transition. The outlook suggests that the country … Continue reading Wind energy could help India add 23.7 GW of clean capacity by 2026

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Offshore Wind Energy Development

The offshore wind energy industry has a great potential to supply large amounts of clean and renewable energy to satisfy the demands for electricity in cities along the American coastlines. The offshore wind energy global industry size accounted for USD 27.33 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach over USD 129 billion by 2030, … Continue reading Offshore Wind Energy Development

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Four offshore wind power projects of 5 GW in New Zealand

Beach Energy has agreed for Doppler Light Detection and Ranging system (LiDAR) on its Kupe platform, offshore South Taranaki, New Zealand, which will provide data needed for the development of offshore wind farms in the region. An agreement for this was signed between BlueFloat Energy, Energy Estate and Elemental Group consortium, Beach Energy New Zealand … Continue reading Four offshore wind power projects of 5 GW in New Zealand

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