Wind energy is a major source of electricity in Portugal, and the wind supply chain has a strong footprint there. Whilst offshore wind offers new perspectives, the speedy permitting and repowering of onshore wind farms remain key for the country to keep reaping the fruits of wind energy. Wind energy was the biggest source of … Continue reading Wind energy offers many benefits to Portugal
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Ignitis win offshore wind tender in Estonia
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its Growth Markets Fund 2, and Ignitis Renewables will develop an offshore wind farm in the Liivi 1 seabed area in Estonia. CIP and Ignitis won the offshore wind auction after submitting the highest bid of €1.16 million. Having previously won the Liivi 2 site in Estonia’s first offshore wind … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Ignitis win offshore wind tender in Estonia
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A year of European power: 2023 in review
In 2023, Europe’s power market stabilized with a milder winter and successful demand reduction measures, while geopolitical events and gas supply restructuring influenced dynamics. Decreased power demand, a drop in commodity prices, and increased renewables contributed to a more resilient market, though challenges persisted with low and negative power prices during abnormal weather periods. In … Continue reading A year of European power: 2023 in review
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OX2 and Ingka Investments apply for permit to construct the offshore wind energy hub Neptunus
OX2 and Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group – the biggest IKEA retailer – have submitted a permit application under the act of Sweden’s Exclusive Economic Zone to construct the offshore energy hub Neptunus off the coast of Blekinge, in the south of Sweden. The energy hub Neptunus is planned to comprise up … Continue reading OX2 and Ingka Investments apply for permit to construct the offshore wind energy hub Neptunus
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Nordex achieves order intake of 7.4 GW of wind power in 2023
Nordex increased its order intake for 2023 by 16 percent to a total of 7.4 gigawatts (GW) with 1,270 wind turbines (previous year: 6.3 GW with 1,235 wind turbines). Order entry in the fourth quarter of 2023The fourth quarter represented 420 wind turbines (Q4 2022: 386) with a total power of 2.5 GW (Q4 2022: … Continue reading Nordex achieves order intake of 7.4 GW of wind power in 2023
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Vestas presents low-emission steel offering for wind turbines
Recognizing the environmental impact of steel and iron components, Vestas has established a partnership with ArcelorMittal to launch a low-emission steel offering that significantly reduces carbon dioxide emissions over the lifetime of wind turbine tower production. This is yet another initiative as Vestas continues to execute its sustainability strategy, which also includes addressing the materials … Continue reading Vestas presents low-emission steel offering for wind turbines
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Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
Aiming to lower balancing costs, Polat Enerji said it would integrate an energy storage system into its wind farm Soma, the largest in Turkey. It will be the first grid-scale battery facility in the country. Since giving priority in 2022 to wind and solar power projects that include energy storage with a matching capacity, Turkey … Continue reading Türkiye’s largest wind power plant to add battery storage
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ScottishPower unveils £5.4bn worth of contract opportunities as it turbo charges its next phase of electricity network investment
The early new year boost for the supply chain by its SP Energy Networks business is the company’s biggest issued contract opportunity ever and will see major investment in green energy infrastructure and green jobs which will bolster the grid for decades to come. With electricity demand forecast to double in the next 10 years, … Continue reading ScottishPower unveils £5.4bn worth of contract opportunities as it turbo charges its next phase of electricity network investment
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Nordex scores high in Germany wind power by 2023 in orders and auction rounds
The German market developed very successfully for Nordex in 2023 in terms of wind turbine order intake and the results of the onshore wind auction rounds. It is increasingly clear that government measures to accelerate the expansion of onshore wind energy are beginning to have a positive impact and that Nordex has the wind turbine … Continue reading Nordex scores high in Germany wind power by 2023 in orders and auction rounds
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China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA
China had a key role to play in the world’s rapid expansion of renewable power generation capacity last year, the International Energy Agency said.It more than doubled solar photovoltaic capacity last year, and wind power capacity rose by 66 per cent YoY. Almost half of China’s electricity generation will come from renewable sources by 2028, … Continue reading China promotes expansion of wind and photovoltaic capacity: IEA
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South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
South Africa experienced unprecedented electricity shortages in 2023 as ageing coal plants became increasingly prone to breakdowns. The country urgently needs to develop new electricity generation facilities and reduce reliance on coal power. In the first week of 2024, the South African energy minister, Gwede Mantashe, released a proposed roadmap for the future of electricity in South … Continue reading South Africa’s big plan to end load shedding is seriously flawed
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Wind power in Argentina, the wind turbines of the new YPF Luz wind farm arrive
The components of the wind turbines of the new YPF Luz wind farm, the fourth of the national company, began to arrive in the Córdoba town of General Levalle. Transport will be carried out until mid-May, with new arrivals each week, using large specialized trucks traveling at reduced speed. This logistics does not involve road … Continue reading Wind power in Argentina, the wind turbines of the new YPF Luz wind farm arrive
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Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark
Siemens Gamesa will install and test what has been described by the European Union (EU) as the “world’s most powerful offshore wind turbine prototype” at the Østerild National Test Center in Denmark, before later launching full-scale production. scale of its “next generation” of wind turbines for offshore wind. The wind turbine maker did not reveal … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will test the “most powerful wind turbine in the world” in Denmark
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The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production
The EU built 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023, slightly up on 2022 – and more than ever in a single year in fact. But it’s not enough to reach the EU’s 2030 targets. The EU should be building 30 GW of new wind every year between now and 2030. The actions set … Continue reading The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production
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Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
The UK continues to scale up its renewable generation capacity, with the technology hitting various key milestones of late. For instance, the end of 2023 saw wind generation achieve a new national record with 21.8GW generated between 8:00 and 8:30 on the 21 December. As such, wind energy managed to secure a 56% stake in … Continue reading Wind curtailment: An opportunity for battery energy storage?
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CIP takes final investment decision and commences construction of 300 MW onshore wind farm in India
Onshore wind project Hatalageri in the State of Karnataka, India, is the first project from CIP’s partnership with Viviid Renewables to reach final investment decision. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund I (CI GMF I) has taken final investment decision on a 300 MW onshore wind project in India together with Viviid … Continue reading CIP takes final investment decision and commences construction of 300 MW onshore wind farm in India
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Nordex receives orders for 122 MW of wind power from Denker & Wulf AG in Germany
At the end of 2023, Denker & Wulf, one of Germany’s leading onshore wind farm developers, placed orders with Nordex to supply and install 20 wind turbines for three projects in northern Germany. The orders also include Premium Service contracts for the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 15 years. In Schleswig-Holstein, the … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 122 MW of wind power from Denker & Wulf AG in Germany
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Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
World added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 and next 5 years will see fastest growth yet, but lack of financing for emerging and developing economies is key issue Renewables 2023 Explore report Read the report At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, more than 130 national governments including the European … Continue reading Massive expansion of renewable power opens door to achieving global tripling goal set at COP28
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Vestas plans to establish a second wind turbine factory in Poland to meet the growing demand for offshore wind energy in Europe
Vestas wants to become a leader in offshore wind energy, supporting the construction of offshore wind farms in Europe, and announced a new blade factory in Szczecin, Poland. The factory is planned to produce blades for Vestas’ flagship offshore wind turbine, the V236-15.0 MW, and is expected to begin operation in 2026, creating more than … Continue reading Vestas plans to establish a second wind turbine factory in Poland to meet the growing demand for offshore wind energy in Europe
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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more sustainable energy sources.The megaplant, run by state-owned company Jinneng, is designed to generate 6 gigawatts … Continue reading China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant
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