Nordex 49 N155/5.X wind turbines for the Forty Mile wind farm in AlbertaNordex has been awarded a contract for the delivery and commissioning of 49 wind turbines for a 280MW wind farm in Canada. The order is for N155/5.X wind turbines to be installed at the Forty Mile wind farm in Alberta. The wind farm … Continue reading Nordex wins an order for 49 wind turbines for wind power in Canada
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US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm
The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday approved the construction of a 704 megawatt (MW) wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, the fourth offshore wind project the agency has greenlighted as the Biden administration targets bringing 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power online by 2030. The Revolution Wind project off Point Judith, Rhode Island, … Continue reading US approves major Rhode Island offshore wind farm
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Vestas wins a 288 MW order for two wind farm projects in the US.
Vestas has received a 288 MW order for two undisclosed wind farms in the US. The order consists of 30 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and 34 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the two projects. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 … Continue reading Vestas wins a 288 MW order for two wind farm projects in the US.
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EDP Renewables implements in Poland pioneering hybrid project
A new 45MW photovoltaic farm will be officially opened in Konary, on the territory of two municipalities located in the Greater Poland province of Go?a?cz and Margonin, in August; The Konary project is an innovative example in Poland and even in Central and Eastern Europe of the use of hybridization, that is the sharing of … Continue reading EDP Renewables implements in Poland pioneering hybrid project
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NREL Reimagines Next-Generation Drivetrain Technologies for Offshore Wind Turbines
Comparison Provides Insight Into Future Trends of Offshore Wind Energy. New studies leveraging conceptual designs of offshore wind turbines point to how their drivetrains could change in the near future to produce more power while lowering costs, according to a new journal article by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and … Continue reading NREL Reimagines Next-Generation Drivetrain Technologies for Offshore Wind Turbines
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DOE Establishes Database for Tracking Wind Energy Materials
The U.S. Department of Energy has launched a new database that catalogs specific materials used to build wind turbines and solar panels in current and future case-use scenarios. The work aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the demand for raw materials across the globe. The database will help the DOE create a new lineage … Continue reading DOE Establishes Database for Tracking Wind Energy Materials
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Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia
Elanora Offshore is planning to build a 5-GW offshore wind energy project in the Gippsland region, off the coast of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. The consortium, led by Elanora Offshore, consists of EnergyAustralia, Respect Energy, Polpo Investments, KIMAenergy and Boskalis, and says it already has funding commitments for the project. The offshore wind farm, to … Continue reading Elanora Offshore plans 5 GW of offshore wind power in Australia
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Humans Have Invented Wind Power Ships
A cargo ship fitted with giant sails has set out on its maiden voyage in a quest to see whether age-old technology has the potential to revolutionize this fuel-guzzling industry. It’s been dubbed as a “world first”, although we’re pretty sure we’ve seen wind-propelled sails boats before… Pyxis Ocean retrofitted with WindWings setting sail for … Continue reading Humans Have Invented Wind Power Ships
Continue readingCharting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy
The offshore wind sector is navigating uncharted waters as it grapples with a fresh set of challenges in cost escalation and supply chain pressures. Much recent focus has homed in on a number of problematic projects in the US and UK. These projects won competitive tenders that locked in their remuneration schemes, but have recently … Continue reading Charting a sustainable course for offshore wind energy
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China’s installed wind energy and solar capacity up in January-July
China saw a steady increase in newly installed clean energy capacity in the first seven months of 2023. The new installed capacity of solar power expanded 42.9 percent year-on-year to 490 million kilowatts, while that of wind power stood at about 390 million kilowatts, representing an annual increase of 14.3 percent. percent, data from the … Continue reading China’s installed wind energy and solar capacity up in January-July
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Biggest Wind Farms in the World
A wind farm is a collection of wind turbines used to produce electricity, along with the related parts like the power grid and substation. Both onshore and offshore regions contain them. What countries currently have the biggest wind farms, and how big is the biggest wind turbine? KnowInsiders.com profiles the world’s ten largest wind farms … Continue reading Biggest Wind Farms in the World
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Ukraine’s Roadmap to Renewable Energy
Ukraine has been grappling with a major energy crisis as a result of Russia’s invasion and the subsequent destruction of its energy infrastructure. The country’s state-owned coal plants, already in need of modernization, have been further devastated, making it impossible to rebuild the outdated Soviet-era system. To address this issue and reduce its reliance on … Continue reading Ukraine’s Roadmap to Renewable Energy
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Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”), the global pureplay renewable energy company, and Ocean Winds, the international joint venture between EDPR and ENGIE dedicated to offshore wind energy, have partnered to develop a second ScotWind site of 500 MW east of Shetland, expanding the overall footprint of the Arven Offshore Wind Farm (“Arven”) to 2.3 GW. Arven … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power and Ocean Winds partner on second ScotWind floating offshore wind farm
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Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
China leads in wind power while Europe lags behind. China is emerging as a dominant player in global wind power generation, with manufacturers in the country supplying nearly 60% of installed wind turbines worldwide in 2022. The figures, compiled by the Brussels-based Global Wind Energy Council, indicate that China claims a dominant share of the … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers dominate wind power, occupying 60% of the global market for wind turbines
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Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector
An overview of Vestas Wind Systems and its unwavering commitment to renewable energy, climate action, and equity across its extensive energy talent pool With aspirations of becoming the global frontrunner in sustainable energy solutions, the Vestas Wind Systems‘ entire endeavour revolves around propelling and actualising these solutions. On a daily basis, the company’s workforce, comprising … Continue reading Vestas strives for leadership in the wind energy sector
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US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind energy supply chain
Investment required by 2026 if sector is to meet forecasted 5-fold growth in annual installations by 2030, with greater sum of US$100 billion needed to hit global government targets by the end of the decade. The global offshore wind supply chain will require US$ 27 billion of secured investment by 2026 if it is to … Continue reading US$ 27 billion investment required to mobilise global offshore wind energy supply chain
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The European electricity markets were impacted by higher gas prices in the second week of August
In the second week of August, gas futures rebounded, approaching €40/MWh on August 9. This, together with the fall in wind power production, favored prices increase in most European electricity markets. Even so, weekly averages for all markets were below €100/MWh, which has not happened since early June. On August 9, Brent futures reached the … Continue reading The European electricity markets were impacted by higher gas prices in the second week of August
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Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables
Celsia announced on August 18 that it reached an agreement with Ibereólica Renovables to acquire the 218 MW Caravelí wind farm, located in the Lomas District, province of Caravelí – Arequipa, Peru. It is estimated that the closing of the transaction will take place before the end of 2023 with the support of Ibereólica, at … Continue reading Celsia undertakes a wind power project in Peru with Ibereólica Renovables
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Ørsted completes divestment of 25 % of London Array Offshore Wind Farm
Further to the press release issued on 24 July 2023, Ørsted has completed the divestment of 25 % of the London Array Offshore Wind Farm to funds managed by Schroders Greencoat. Ørsted has signed an agreement with funds managed by Schroders Greencoat, a global specialist asset manager focusing on renewable energy infrastructure assets, to divest … Continue reading Ørsted completes divestment of 25 % of London Array Offshore Wind Farm
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Offshore wind investments recovering but still “way to go” – including on supply chain
Europe built 2.1 GW of new offshore wind in the first half of 2023. Final investment decisions were taken for a further 5 GW after delays last year. But this is still whims what the EU wants. Crucially, the offshore wind supply and logistics chain urgently needs new investments – and the EU’s Net-Zero Industry … Continue reading Offshore wind investments recovering but still “way to go” – including on supply chain
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