Efforts to tackle climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity could be put at risk unless policy makers and companies quickly take action to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids, according to a special report released today by the IEA. Grids have formed the backbone of electricity systems for more than a century, … Continue reading Lack of ambition and attention risks making electricity grids the weak link in clean energy transitions
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TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm
TotalEnergies and its partner SSE Renewables are pleased to announce that their Seagreen offshore wind farm is now fully operational and running at its design capacity of 1,075 MW. Seagreen is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables (49%). It is located in the North Sea, some 27 km off the coast of … Continue reading TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm
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Price spike in European electricity markets
In the second week of October, European electricity market prices rose. Some hourly prices were above €200/MWh, which was also the case on Monday, October 16. The rise was supported by higher gas and CO2 prices, which registered their highest levels since February and August, respectively. Increased demand and lower solar energy production also drove … Continue reading Price spike in European electricity markets
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RWE launches global Floating Wind Co-use Competition
RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has launched its first global “Floating Wind Co-use Competition”. The company is looking for solutions to promote co-existence with other sea users and biodiversity enhancement. RWE is dedicated to accelerating the development and demonstration of innovative and sustainable solutions that be specifically applied to floating offshore … Continue reading RWE launches global Floating Wind Co-use Competition
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AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
The Wind Energy Association (AEE), the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Navantia Seanergies will join forces to develop the first training program taught by a business school in our country specialized in Offshore Wind Energy. The three organizations have signed an agreement with the intention of taking a step forward in the strengthening and … Continue reading AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain
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Europe Unveils Ambitious Wind Power Package
With the first power at “the world’s largest offshore wind farm” announced this month, there is finally some enthusiasm in the wind energy sector. Following months of pessimism around high material costs, low profits and mechanical issues at wind farms, the sector is seeing the results of a huge investment, as the massive Dogger Bank … Continue reading Europe Unveils Ambitious Wind Power Package
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Iberdrola progress its renewable energy strategy: the company installs almost 3,000 MW in the last twelve months
Iberdrola continues to move at pace with its commitment to being at the forefront of the energy transition, accelerating decarbonization and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The company has installed almost 3,000 MW of new renewables capacity (2,952 MW) in the last 12 months, which means it has reached a total capacity of 41,303 MW … Continue reading Iberdrola progress its renewable energy strategy: the company installs almost 3,000 MW in the last twelve months
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The Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy for Coastal Communities
The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $2.5 million grant to a team of researchers led by Oregon State University. The funding will be used to conduct a study on how coastal communities perceive and benefit from the potential development of offshore wind energy projects. The study will be carried out by the Pacific … Continue reading The Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy for Coastal Communities
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Vestas wins 115 MW wind power project in Sweden
Vestas has received a firm order from OX2 Construction AB for the Anglarna wind farm in Sweden. The order consists of 18 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.4 MW optimized power mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 35-year Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas wins 115 MW wind power project in Sweden
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ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) will air an ad titled “Offshore Wind is Investing in New Jersey” during Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets NFL game, which starts at 4:25 PM ET. The ad highlights the economic and energy benefits of offshore wind, particularly to New Jersey’s coastal communities. “Offshore wind is delivering thousands of jobs … Continue reading ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game
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Rosatom Subsidiary To Build Wind Power Plant In Kyrgyzstan
NovaWind, a subsidiary of Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation, is planning to construct a 100-megawatt wind farm in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports. This wind energy project was formalized through an agreement signed between NovaWind and the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund at the 10th Kyrgyz-Russian Interregional Conference in Jalal-Abad.The construction of this … Continue reading Rosatom Subsidiary To Build Wind Power Plant In Kyrgyzstan
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Statkraft aims for co-existence between reindeer husbandry and wind power
In the Fosen case, Statkraft’s goal is to find a solution that combines the affected reindeer herders’ right to practice their culture in co-existence with the Fosen Wind Farm. Statkraft regrets the burden the Fosen case has caused for the affected Sámi reindeer herders at Sør-Fosen, Norway. We are doing all we can to help … Continue reading Statkraft aims for co-existence between reindeer husbandry and wind power
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AQUADA-GO – New drone technology uses Artificial Intelligence to examine offshore wind turbine blades
It’s sometimes hard to get an annual medical check-up while you’re hard at work. While it’s sometimes the case for humans, it’s also no less an issue for wind turbines. In response, RWE, DTU Wind and Energy Systems and Quali Drone have worked together to find a state-of-the-art, high-tech solution, combining new drone technology with … Continue reading AQUADA-GO – New drone technology uses Artificial Intelligence to examine offshore wind turbine blades
Continue readingACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the New York State Public Service Commission (NYSPSC) denied petitions requesting inflation adjustments for wind and solar energy projects in New York: “With one shortsighted decision, the NYSPSC has thrown New York’s environmental and clean energy future into peril. … Continue reading ACP Statement on NYSPSC Offshore Wind Ruling
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Envision develops 653.4 MW of wind power in India
Envision Energy, a global leader in wind turbines announced on Thursday that it has secured a major wind farm from JSW Energy in India. The project, which is expected to come online in a phased manner by the end of 2024, will have a capacity of 653.4 megawatts (MW) and will contribute to India’s goal … Continue reading Envision develops 653.4 MW of wind power in India
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Nordex secures wind turbine orders for 2.2 gigawatts of wind power in the third quarter of 2023
Including two additional projects from Chile and Brazil totaling around 560 MW, Nordex received orders for 365 wind turbines with a total nameplate capacity of 2.2 Gigawatts (GW) in the third quarter of 2023, compared to 277 wind turbines with 1 .4 GW in the previous year quarter. The average selling price (ASP) in euros … Continue reading Nordex secures wind turbine orders for 2.2 gigawatts of wind power in the third quarter of 2023
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Infrastructure Reform is Key to Accelerating Africa’s Energy Transition
With 80% of the world’s population without access to electricity residing in Sub-Saharan Africa, it is clear that the current fossil fuel-based energy system fails to meet Africa’s power needs. Something needs to be done quickly. Renewables offer a compelling solution. Not only are they the most rapidly deployable and versatile technology available. They are … Continue reading Infrastructure Reform is Key to Accelerating Africa’s Energy Transition
Continue readingVoltaire installs first next generation wind turbines at Dogger Bank
Jan De Nul Group’s newest jack-up installation vessel, Voltaire, recently installed her very first offshore wind turbine at Dogger Bank. Soon after installing the first of 277 wind turbines, this first turbine has produced first power. The installation and first power of the first GE Haliade-X turbine at Dogger Bank A was confirmed. The precision … Continue reading Voltaire installs first next generation wind turbines at Dogger Bank
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Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
New figures clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. The Global Wind Organisation (GWO) and Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) have published their latest joint report forecasting the numbers of … Continue reading Annual Wind Workforce Outlook highlights huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027
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Whitelee, the largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom for more than 15 years
Whitelee Onshore Wind Farm, located 20 minutes from the center of Glasgow, has been producing clean, renewable energy in the heart of Scotland since 2008. With 215 wind turbines and 539 megawatts installed, it is the largest onshore wind farm in the UK, distinguished for its excellent management and care of the environment. Whitelee, with … Continue reading Whitelee, the largest onshore wind farm in the United Kingdom for more than 15 years
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