Commissioning of Orkoien onshore wind farm in Spain. Technologies successfully tested for less environmental impact: Plastic mats minimise construction-related impact; SF6-free switchgear to avoid the use of greenhouse gas. RWE leads the way in promoting sustainability in wind power. Near Pamplona, Spain, the company has now commissioned its groundbreaking onshore wind project Orkoien. Over the … Continue reading RWE successfully implements new technologies for more sustainability in wind power
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Connecticut Governor Commits to Offshore Wind Power
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has announced that the state will join Massachusetts and Rhode Island in collectively purchasing power generated by offshore wind. Lamont’s commitment to offshore wind power comes as the industry faces challenges due to rising construction and financing costs. The developer of Connecticut’s largest offshore wind proposal, Avangrid, recently announced that increasing … Continue reading Connecticut Governor Commits to Offshore Wind Power
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Iberdrola supplies wind energy to global brake giant TMD
Iberdrola and the world’s largest manufacturer of brake materials, TMD Friction Services, have signed a contract for the long-term supply of clean electricity (PPA) for 15 years. With this agreement, the utility will supply around 50 GWh per year of green electricity, which will cover more than 50% of TMD’s total demand in Germany from … Continue reading Iberdrola supplies wind energy to global brake giant TMD
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China wind farm sets high-altitude records
China’s push for clean energy is testing the limits of high-altitude wind turbines in the same mountain range as Mount Everest, up where the air is rather thin. China has expanded its highest-altitude wind farm, in the Tibet autonomous region, thousands of metres above sea level. Photo: China Three Gorges Corporation In the Tibet autonomous … Continue reading China wind farm sets high-altitude records
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Higher prices in the Iberian market in the third quarter, while the rest of European electricity markets registered declines
In the third quarter of 2023, average prices fell to below €100/MWh in most European electricity markets. Falling gas prices and lower electricity demand in some markets, combined with higher renewable energy production in most markets, contributed to lower prices. Solar photovoltaic energy production in the quarter was at record levels in Southern European markets … Continue reading Higher prices in the Iberian market in the third quarter, while the rest of European electricity markets registered declines
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Masdar Launches UAE’s first wind power project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation
Through the support and vision of its leadership, UAE demonstrates latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale. Inauguration of the UAE’s first wind farms across four locations, with total combined capacity of over 100 megawatts, powering over 23,000 homes and displacing 120,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Development marks debut … Continue reading Masdar Launches UAE’s first wind power project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation
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The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
Over the past decade, the LCOE (Levelized Cost Of Electricity) of renewable electricity generation technologies has dropped exponentially, driving the energy transition towards a 100% renewable system. The largest drops in LCOE since 2010 have been for onshore wind energy, 69%, solar photovoltaic energy, 89%, and offshore wind energy, 59%. This evolution of the renewable … Continue reading The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
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EDP Renewables adds three new wind farms to its portfolio in Italy
San Giorgio, Greci and Casalbore will contribute to decarbonize the Campania region with a joint capacity of 80 MW; The use of this renewable portfolio will avoid the emission of more than 110 thousand tons of CO2 per year. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a leading wind and solar producer in the world, increased its renewable … Continue reading EDP Renewables adds three new wind farms to its portfolio in Italy
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The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years
New report, in partnership with the American Clean Power Association, uncovers insights on the surge in offshore wind power projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector, all fueled by strategic policy shifts and significant investments. The US Wind Watch, a new report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and … Continue reading The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years
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Wind energy playing key role in Africa’s energy supply but transformational potential still untapped
us of Wind in Africa report, which provides a stocktake of the wind industry in Africa and delivers a forecast of the continent’s wind energy pipeline. The Status Report provides the foundation for policy discussions and project development to build on and drive the region’s wind development forward through the rest of this decade. The … Continue reading Wind energy playing key role in Africa’s energy supply but transformational potential still untapped
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Vestas wins 139 MW wind power order in Poland
Vestas has received a firm order from Eviva Drze?ewo Sp. z o.o. z o.o., part of PAK-POLSKA CZYSTA ENERGIA Sp. z o.o. zoo. and ZE PAK S. A., for the Drze?ewo I-IV wind farm in Poland. The order consists of 23 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines and 40 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, all in 2.2 MW … Continue reading Vestas wins 139 MW wind power order in Poland
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Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out
Ørsted, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, and Haas School of Business at the University of California, Berkeley, have entered a multi-year partnership to advance the positive social impact of renewable energy projects. Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business will bring together community organisations, policymakers, and industry experts to lay the … Continue reading Ørsted and UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business team up to advance people-positive renewable energy build-out
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ACP Names Atlantic City As Host of Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in 2024
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced today that its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition 2024 will be held October 28-30, 2024 in Atlantic City, N.J. at the convention center. This high-profile conference will bring thousands of attendees to New Jersey for in-depth discussions and strategic collaboration to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Names Atlantic City As Host of Offshore WINDPOWER Conference in 2024
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Ørsted among 15 climate tech companies to watch
MIT Technology Review – the independent media company founded by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 1899 – has included Ørsted on its new list of 15 climate tech companies to watch. The list, which was premiered today at this year’s ClimateTech conference on MIT’s campus, highlights start-ups and established businesses that could have … Continue reading Ørsted among 15 climate tech companies to watch
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ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced during her remarks at ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER 2023 conference New England’s first offshore wind multi-state coordination memorandum of understanding?(MOU). Under the MOU, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island will procure an additional 6,000 megawatts of offshore wind: “Tough challenges … Continue reading ACP Statement on Governor Healey Announcement at Offshore Wind Conference
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Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
Wind energy surpasses the barrier of 30 GW installed, a milestone possible thanks to a competitive and innovative value chain based in Spain.More than 25 years of innovation: Wind power in Spain leads electricity generation. On this day, the latest technological advances and future challenges are analyzed. The Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new … Continue reading Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
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Making Ireland an offshore wind energy hub for Europe
Offshore wind will be a key component to meet Europe’s climate and energy goals, and SSE brought the topic of Ireland’s offshore wind energy potential to the forefront of European Parliament. I was delighted to speak at the ‘Powering up Europe’ event SSE hosted in the European Parliament this week, considering how the offshore wind … Continue reading Making Ireland an offshore wind energy hub for Europe
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Higher demand and lower wind energy boost European electricity market prices with help from gas
In the last week of September, European electricity market prices rose compared to the previous week. In most of them, the weekly average was above €100/MWh and, in several markets, some hourly prices were above €200/MWh. The rise in gas prices, the decrease in wind energy production and higher demand favored this behavior. Brent futures … Continue reading Higher demand and lower wind energy boost European electricity market prices with help from gas
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Vestas receives first order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Germany
Vestas has received its first firm order for a prototype of the V162-7.2 MW wind turbine, one of the latest additions to the Vestas EnVentus platform. The order was placed by Bürgerwindpark Janneby eG for the Janneby wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein. In September 2023, Vestas also installed a V162-7.2 MW prototype at the Østerild national … Continue reading Vestas receives first order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Germany
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Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a series of new contracts to supply a total of 1,220 MW of onshore and offshore wind turbines to projects in Europe and the United States. One of the major orders won by Vestas is a 960 MW contract for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind farm in … Continue reading Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
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