CIP and Ignitis Renewables wins Estonia’s first offshore wind energy tenderInternational green energy company Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund II are the winners of the auction-based competitive tender for development of an offshore wind farm in the Liivi 2 sea area in Estonia, having placed the highest bid … Continue reading CIP and Ignitis Renewables wins Estonia’s first offshore wind energy tender
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American Clean Power Honors Iowa Champions of Clean Energy
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Power Up Iowa (PUI) will honor U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi Durham as Champions of Clean Energy. Thanks to their leadership, Iowa has increased diversification in agriculture income, generated substantial tax revenue for Iowa’s rural communities, and improved … Continue reading American Clean Power Honors Iowa Champions of Clean Energy
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EIA expects combined U.S. solar and wind power generation to surpass coal-fired generation in 2024
The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects, for the first year on record, combined electricity generation from wind and solar to surpass generation from coal in 2024. EIA expects solar generation in 2024 to increase 39% (228 kilowatthours) from 2023, driven by continued increases in solar capacity. “Renewables, particularly solar photovoltaics, are growing rapidly and … Continue reading EIA expects combined U.S. solar and wind power generation to surpass coal-fired generation in 2024
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EGP begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
Enel Green Power has begun construction of a 24 MW wind farm near the towns of Borja and Fréscano in the province of Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 26 million euros. The San Francisco de Borja wind farm will have 7 wind turbines, 5 of them with a unit power of 3.4 … Continue reading EGP begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
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ACP Statement on Proposed Central Atlantic Lease Sale and Sunrise Wind Project Moving Forward
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Policy Officer Frank Macchiarola after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the Proposed Sale Notice for two Wind Energy Areas in the Central Atlantic and completed the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Sunrise Wind project. “We are pleased … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Central Atlantic Lease Sale and Sunrise Wind Project Moving Forward
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Nordex installs the first wind turbines with 168-meter hybrid towers of its own development
Nordex Group is currently installing the first N163/5.X turbines at the Karahka wind farm in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland, commissioned by a consortium consisting of Finnish energy supplier Helen Ltd and the Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund. The unique feature of this wind farm is that it employs Nordex’s first in-house developed hybrid concrete … Continue reading Nordex installs the first wind turbines with 168-meter hybrid towers of its own development
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic, and wind energy in the first week of December
In the first week of December, gas prices declined, approaching levels seen in early October, before the Hamas attack on Israel. CO2 futures also declined. On December 8, they registered the lowest settlement price since October 2022. Wind energy production increased in most major European electricity markets. In this context, and with electricity demand generally … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic, and wind energy in the first week of December
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RWE Continues Offshore Wind Power Success in the U.S.: Awarded 1.3 GW Offtake Wind Farm in
RWE’s joint venture in the New York Bight, Community Offshore Wind, successful in NYSERDA’s third offshore wind solicitation with a provisional offtake award of 1.3 GW for new offshore wind capacity to power at least 500,000 U.S. households.The first phase of Community Offshore Wind will generate $3.3 billion USD in economic benefits for New York … Continue reading RWE Continues Offshore Wind Power Success in the U.S.: Awarded 1.3 GW Offtake Wind Farm in
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Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community
The company will invest 40 million euros in this new wind installation, located in the province of Tarragona, which will generate energy equivalent to the consumption of 26,700 homes. Naturgy maintains its commitment to the development of renewable energies in Catalonia, after the incorporation of four new wind farms to its portfolio in the Community. … Continue reading Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community
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Van Oord prepares for next-generation offshore wind components
Van Oord, a leading Dutch marine contractor, is preparing its offshore installation vessel, Svanen, for the next generation of wind turbine components for offshore wind. As demand for clean energy continues to rise, offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly popular. Van Oord recognizes the need to improve infrastructure and technology to support the sector and … Continue reading Van Oord prepares for next-generation offshore wind components
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The United States has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy as the first commercial offshore wind farm began supplying power to the grid. The project, located off the coast of Rhode Island, marks a critical step towards the country’s goals of increasing clean energy production and reducing carbon emissions. The successful integration of offshore … Continue reading US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid
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Cost of insuring offshore wind power ‘doubled’ amid heavy losses: leading broker
The cost of insuring offshore wind farms has reportedly doubled due to heavy losses experienced by insurers in recent years. According to a leading broker, increasing storm damage and engineering deficiencies have driven up insurance premiums for offshore wind projects. Insurers have faced significant losses as a result of wind turbine failures caused by extreme … Continue reading Cost of insuring offshore wind power ‘doubled’ amid heavy losses: leading broker
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HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, inaugurated the ‘Wonders of Wind: Double Down to Reach 3xRenewables by 2030’ exhibit in the blue zone at COP28. Inspired by the global call to triple … Continue reading HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S. energy delegation. The Department of Energy announced a range of initiatives – on issues from clean hydrogen and nuclear … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
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Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder
As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow, engineers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of innovation with floating offshore wind turbines. These unconventional structures are revolutionizing the way we harness wind power, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future. Floating offshore wind turbines are a type of wind turbine … Continue reading Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder
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China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
A wind power facility with an electricity generating capacity of more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) a year was put into full-capacity production and connected to the grid in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, and is the country’s largest onshore wind power base currently in operation. A project of China’s leading nuclear … Continue reading China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
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Offshore wind power capacity surges in China
China has witnessed a remarkable surge in the development of offshore wind power so far this year, industry experts said, as the construction of such projects accelerates across the nation. As of September, the cumulative installed capacity of offshore wind power in China reached 31.89 million kilowatts, constituting nearly half of the world’s total offshore … Continue reading Offshore wind power capacity surges in China
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Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
The Swedish Baltic Sea port of Trelleborg is using ENERCON wind turbines to transition to renewable energies. The port operator is installing two E-82/2.35 MW WECs in order to supply ships located at the port with green shore-side power in future. Together with an own solar park, they are expected to meet the energy requirements … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
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North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
This past Halloween, wind energy researchers, educators, students, and industry members, as well as government and nonprofit representatives from around the world, gathered in a hotel ballroom in Broomfield, Colorado, for a critical purpose: an impromptu costume contest. It was the All Hallows’ Eve Banquet, capping off day two of the North American Wind Energy … Continue reading North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
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GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
At COP28, global leaders committed to tripling renewable power capacity by 2030, following the recommendations of IRENA’s flagship report World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023. Amongst renewable energy sources, offshore wind plays a significant role in accelerating the energy transition and achieving the tripling target. According to the report, the world must install nearly 500 gigawatts … Continue reading GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
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