RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK, Clocaenog Forest (96MW) near Denbigh, has made its first awards to local businesses. The fund will open for applications from businesses once a year – a first for the Wales renewable energy leader. The wind farm’s community fund is already the largest to be delivered from any … Continue reading RWE’s Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund makes first awards to local businesses
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European electricity markets prices moved away from the highs after the drop in gas prices
In the third week of March, gas prices fell, dragging European electricity markets prices, which moved away from the highs registered in the second week of the month. Even so, the weekly average exceeded €200/MWh in most markets. During the weekend, when the demand is lower, negative prices were reached in some markets due to … Continue reading European electricity markets prices moved away from the highs after the drop in gas prices
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Jochen Eickholt, ratified as executive director of the wind power company Siemens Gamesa
The company is working under new leadership to return to profitability and deliver the full potential of wind power necessary to address the challenges of the climate emergency and energy security. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy held its 2022 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting today in Bilbao. At the meeting, shareholders approved all items on the agenda, … Continue reading Jochen Eickholt, ratified as executive director of the wind power company Siemens Gamesa
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The role of raw materials in decarbonization
The Sustainability Forum 2022 was a great opportunity to brainstorm with our suppliers in finding new ways to make the renewable energy supply chain more sustainable. Here are some of the great ideas that are already being put into practice. There can be denying that we live in challenging times and this makes the need … Continue reading The role of raw materials in decarbonization
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U.S. Energy Storage Market sets Q4 Record for New Installations
The U.S. energy storage market set a new record in the fourth quarter of 2021, with new system installations totaling 4,727 megawatt hours (MWh). According to Wood Mackenzie, a Verisk business (Nasdaq: VSK), and the American Clean Power Association’s (ACP) latest U.S. Energy Storage Monitor report, released today, Q4 2021 saw more capacity installed than in the first … Continue reading U.S. Energy Storage Market sets Q4 Record for New Installations
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Wind turbines reached 99.2 GW in 2021
The wind industry posted another record in 2021 as total additions fell below 100 GW for the second year in a row, according to BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF’s 2021 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares report reveals that developers installed some 99.2 GW of wind turbines in 2021, up from 98.5 GW on order the previous year. … Continue reading Wind turbines reached 99.2 GW in 2021
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Over 50 per cent of the wind energy converters back online following disruption to satellite communication
Over 50 per cent of the wind turbines affected by a massive disruption of the satellite communication have now been reconnected to remote monitoring and maintenance by ENERCON Service. 677 wind farms are back online, communication continues to be disrupted in 618 wind farms (as of 22 March). Service teams in the Central Europe (CNE) … Continue reading Over 50 per cent of the wind energy converters back online following disruption to satellite communication
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Repowered wind farms show huge potential of replacing old wind turbines
Europe’s first generation wind farms are getting old. 38 GW of onshore wind capacity is reaching the end of its normal operational life of 20 years between now and 2025. When they reach 20 years, there are three options: lifetime extension, decommissioning or repowering. Repowering a wind farm means replacing the old turbines by more powerful … Continue reading Repowered wind farms show huge potential of replacing old wind turbines
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GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high-voltage electrical systems for Empire Offshore Wind 1 in New York
GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions and BOND Civil & Utility Construction awarded contract for on- and offshore high voltage equipment, including an onshore substation that will connect the 816-MW wind power project, integrating renewable energy to the New York Power Grid This project supports the energy transition goals in NY and the U.S. overall The … Continue reading GE-BOND consortium awarded landmark contract to build high-voltage electrical systems for Empire Offshore Wind 1 in New York
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Nordex receives two orders for 313.5 MW of wind energy from Valorem of Finland
The French operator of green energy projects, Valorem, has commissioned the Nordex Group to supply 57 N163/5.X wind turbines for two projects in Finland. Orders also include a thirty-five-year premium plus service agreement. 30 Delta4000 series N163/5.X wind turbines are planned for the “Kalistanneva” wind farm, which was sold by Valorem to a Finnish consortium … Continue reading Nordex receives two orders for 313.5 MW of wind energy from Valorem of Finland
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Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
This week European Heads of State and Government will discuss possible measures to curb the current rise in energy prices. While it’s essential national Governments shield the most vulnerable consumers and businesses from the current high energy prices, now is not the time to tamper with Europe’s electricity market rules. Only regulatory stability will incentivise … Continue reading Europe must not unravel its Internal Energy Market in response to the current crisis
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Vestas, leading global wind turbine manufacturer in 2021
Vestas is set to be the world’s leading wind turbine manufacturer in 2021, says GlobalData. Vestas Wind Systems A/S has become the leading manufacturer of wind turbines with an impressive 16.6 gigawatts (GW) of installations, or a 19% share, of global installations in 2021, according to GlobalData, a leading company in analytics and data. Vestas … Continue reading Vestas, leading global wind turbine manufacturer in 2021
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The countries with the most Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
The United States and Spain led the ranking of the countries with the most wind turbines sold by the Siemens Gamesa consortium worldwide. According to the wind turbine installation history by country (accumulated MW), the United States reached 25,171 MW and Spain 15,045 MW. Siemens Gamesa’s core business portfolio includes wind turbines for onshore and … Continue reading The countries with the most Siemens Gamesa wind turbines
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UK raises offshore wind power target to 86 GW
The United Kingdom reinforces the offshore wind target to 86 GW. The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects now stands at 86 GW, more than eight times its current operating capacity, new research published by RenewableUK shows. figures include projects fully operational, under construction, approved, in planning or in development.This represents a 60% increase … Continue reading UK raises offshore wind power target to 86 GW
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Vattenfall opens Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
Energypark Haringvliet in Netherlands is inaugurated today. It is Vattenfall’s first power plant that combines wind, solar and batteries. By combining these technologies, it will be able to produce energy at a lower cost, make a more efficient use of available grid capacity, with less impact on the environment. Therefore, Haringvliet will serve as a … Continue reading Vattenfall opens Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
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IRENA Members Pave Way for New Cooperation on Critical Materials
Members of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have launched a new Collaborative Framework on Critical Materials for the Energy Transition, a platform provided by IRENA to exchange knowledge, best practices, and coordinate actions to ensure that the scarcity of minerals and materials does not threaten the accelerated deployment of renewable energy. At the event, … Continue reading IRENA Members Pave Way for New Cooperation on Critical Materials
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Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy celebrate completion of the largest wind project constructed in North America
The 998-megawatt Traverse Energy Center has achieved commercial operations and is the largest of three wind energy projects collectively known as the North Central Energy Facilities.Traverse is powered by 356 of GE’s 2 MW wind turbines. Invenergy, the largest privately held global developer, owner and operator of sustainable energy solutions and GE Renewable Energy, today … Continue reading Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy celebrate completion of the largest wind project constructed in North America
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Ørsted completes onshore wind farm Haystack Wind in Nebraska
The 298 MW wind farm is Ørsted’s first onshore project using 5 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines and brings the company’s US onshore wind and solar capacity in operation above 3 GW. Located in Wayne County, Nebraska, Haystack Wind utilises existing interconnection infrastructure in Southwest Power Pool (SPP) North from Ørsted’s 230 MW onshore wind … Continue reading Ørsted completes onshore wind farm Haystack Wind in Nebraska
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Morocco’s natural resources offer it great potential to emerge as a global leader in wind energy
Morocco’s thriving offshore wind energy market has put the North African kingdom on the list of countries with the potential to emerge quickly as global leaders in the offshore wind energy industry.In Africa, the list of potential offshore wind market leaders includes Morocco in first place, followed by South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, and Kenya, according … Continue reading Morocco’s natural resources offer it great potential to emerge as a global leader in wind energy
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Shell announces 17 GW of offshore wind power in Brazil
Shell Brasil announced this Friday (03/18) that it has started the environmental license with the Brazilian Institute of Environment and Natural Resources (Ibama) for six offshore wind power generation projects in Brazil, totaling more than 17 GW of power. . With this, Shell becomes the company with the largest licensing capacity in Brazil, surpassing Ventos … Continue reading Shell announces 17 GW of offshore wind power in Brazil
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