Governments should phase out fossil and nuclear sources as soon as possible for a peaceful, a free, a prosperous renewable energy world. The current war in Ukraine has demonstrated once more the great dangers which are corresponding with an energy supply scheme that is largely based on fossil and nuclear energy sources. One-sided dependencies are … Continue reading Renewable energies avoid the need for imported energy sources
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Offshore wind power could play a significant role in Vietnam
Offshore wind energy could play a significant role in Vietnam’s electricity demands and has the potential to supply 12% of Vietnam’s electricity by 2035.Deputy Prime Minister Lê V?n Thành told the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) to reduce the solar capacity and increase offshore wind power in the draft Power Master Plan VIII. According … Continue reading Offshore wind power could play a significant role in Vietnam
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Vestas secures first wind project in Estonia with 21 MW order from Enefit Green
Vestas has received a 21 MW order from Enefit Green AS’s subsidiary, Enefit Wind Purtse, for the Purtse wind project in Estonia, which represents Vestas’ market entry into Estonia. The order also marks Vestas’ first collaboration with Enefit Green. The order includes the supply and installation of five V136-4.2 MW turbines installed at a hub … Continue reading Vestas secures first wind project in Estonia with 21 MW order from Enefit Green
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More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules
The current crisis highlights the need to improve Europe’s energy security. Which means more renewables ASAP. The EU and national governments clearly get this. Germany’s Finance Minister Christian Lindner recently called renewables “freedom energies”. Next week’s EU Commission paper on energy prices is a great chance to plot the course that will deliver the rapid … Continue reading More wind energy mean huge investments, so don’t tamper with market rules
Continue readingVestas secures 171 MW order from Cordelio Power in the USA
Vestas has received a 171 MW order from Cordelio Power to power the Moraine Sands wind project in Illinois, USA. The order consists of 38 V150-4.5 MW turbines. This project is an expansion of the 185 MW Glacier Sands wind farm, commissioned in November 2021, which consists of 43 V150-4.2 MW turbines delivered in 4.3 … Continue reading Vestas secures 171 MW order from Cordelio Power in the USA
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Ignacio Galán: “Europe’s tragic times reinforce the need for energy self-sufficiency”
The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, received the BBK Sustainable Competitiveness of the Year Award this morning in Bilbao. In its first edition, these awards aim to give visibility to the citizens, entrepreneurs and institutions of Bizkaia that are committed to sustainable production and invest in it with conviction. The aim is to recognise their … Continue reading Ignacio Galán: “Europe’s tragic times reinforce the need for energy self-sufficiency”
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RWE pioneers world first at Scroby Sands
RWE, in partnership with Commercial Rib Charters (CRC), is driving an offshore wind revolution, with the innovative design and build of a world-first amphibious vessel for reaching offshore wind farms in shallow waters. The unique crew transfer vessel has initially been designed to reach turbines at Scroby Sands, which have become stranded by the natural … Continue reading RWE pioneers world first at Scroby Sands
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Equinor and bp sign agreement to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into central hub for offshore wind industry
Equinor, and its partner bp, today announced an agreement to turn the storied South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT) complex in Brooklyn, New York into a major regional hub for offshore wind. Under the agreement, the terminal will transform into a world-class offshore wind port capable of staging and assembling the largest, most sophisticated offshore wind … Continue reading Equinor and bp sign agreement to transform South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into central hub for offshore wind industry
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More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
Launch of the Offshore Wind Forum and presentation of the Manifesto for the development of offshore wind in Spain.Marine Wind Forum is a platform that aims to promote offshore wind projects on the Spanish coast as a strategic sector and driver of economic recovery in Spain, which provides economic and social benefit for the regions … Continue reading More than 170 firms support the development of offshore wind power in Spain
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Uzbekistan announces wind farm
Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy announces a milestone development at its 100 MW Nukus wind project, in conjunction with its operational partner, ACWA Power, the Saudi Arabian renewable energy developer. Ground was broken at the Nukus project in a formal ceremony attended by a number of Uzbekistan’s government ministers and other dignitaries. Alisher Sultanov, Minister of … Continue reading Uzbekistan announces wind farm
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The jobs of the future are green and sustainable
Not just engineers and highly specialized technicians: from social sciences to sustainable architecture, sustainability is revealing the need for new professions, skillsets and awareness – for “green careers”. The key word is flexibility. By 2050, the renewable energy sector will have produced 42 million jobs. This prediction from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)’s Global … Continue reading The jobs of the future are green and sustainable
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Iberdrola to maintain prices despite the impact of the war on gas and electricity costs
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has had a direct impact on markets, particularly energy markets. In this respect, Iberdrola is committed to maintaining its tariffs despite the war’s influence on gas and electricity costs. Thus, the Basque electricity company is freezing the price of its current fixed-price contracts with its customers. In total, we are talking … Continue reading Iberdrola to maintain prices despite the impact of the war on gas and electricity costs
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ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address and the clean energy and climate change provisions that were announced: “President Biden’s first State of the Union address was emphatic and unmistakably clear about the urgency of rapid clean energy investment. The invasion of Ukraine reminded us … Continue reading ACP Applauds President Biden’s State of the Union Message on Clean Energy
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Disruption of satellite link to wind energy converters
The disruption solely impairs the communication channel between Service and the wind turbines. Due to a massive disruption of the satellite link in Europe, remote monitoring and control of thousands of ENERCON wind energy converters (WECs) is currently only possible to a limited extent. Since Thursday (24 February), a total of 5,800 WECs in central Europe … Continue reading Disruption of satellite link to wind energy converters
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Germany to speed renewables push due to Ukraine crisis
Germany aims to speed up wind and solar energy projects, the economy ministry said on Monday, as the war in Ukraine underscores the need to reduce reliance on Russian gas. The country, which uses gas to heat half of its households, also announced plans to ensure the country’s gas storage facilities are full at the … Continue reading Germany to speed renewables push due to Ukraine crisis
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Satellite outage knocks out thousands of Enercon’s wind turbines
Remote control of 5,800 wind turbines knocked out. Enercon says disruption coincided with Russian invasion. Says working with providers to resolve problem. Germany’s Enercon on Monday said a “massive disruption” of satellite connections in Europe was affecting the operations of 5,800 wind turbines in central Europe. It said the satellite connections stopped working on Thursday, … Continue reading Satellite outage knocks out thousands of Enercon’s wind turbines
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Shell buys into Australian wind farm developer with $4 bln project portfolio
Shell has agreed to buy a 49% stake in wind farm developer WestWind Energy’s Australian arm as it looks to build a low-carbon power generation business in the country. Shell Energy Operations will buy the stake in WestWind Energy, owned by Germany-based The WestWind Group, for an undisclosed amount, looking to develop a 3 gigawatt … Continue reading Shell buys into Australian wind farm developer with $4 bln project portfolio
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Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) today launched the wind industry’s journey to COP27 campaign at the new West Bakr wind farm in Egypt. Following the visit, the GWEC team will be meeting throughout the week with Egyptian authorities to plan how the wind industry can contribute to the crucial talks in Sharm-El-Sheikh in November. … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council launches wind industry’s COP27 campaign at Egypt’s West Bakr wind farm
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First wind power project in Guyana
The Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) for the Hope Wind Farm project on the East Coast Demerara has been approved. The Hope Wind Farm will be the first large scale wind energy facility to be constructed in Guyana and the approval of the impact assessment paves the way for the issuance of an environmental … Continue reading First wind power project in Guyana
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Nordex Group plans to cease rotor blade production at Rostock site in Germany
Nordex Group’s “DMR” nacelle assembly plant, Engineering and Service organization in Rostock not affected. Today, the Nordex Group has informed staff at the Rostock GVZ rotor blade site in Germany about considering to cease manufacture of rotor blades at that site at the end of June 2022. A reconciliation of interests and a severance scheme … Continue reading Nordex Group plans to cease rotor blade production at Rostock site in Germany
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