Greece connected 77 wind turbines with a total output of more than 252 MW to the grid during the first six months of 2023, according to new statistics from the Hellenic Wind Energy Association. This corresponds to an increase of 5.4% compared to the end of 2022, and brings the country’s total connected wind capacity … Continue reading Greece installs 250 MW of wind power in six months
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Wind energy: Toshiba and GE create Japanese supply chain for offshore wind turbines
Toshiba aims to form a supply chain for offshore wind turbines in Japan, Nikkei has learned, with an eye toward creating a network of 100 suppliers with General Electric. The partners will provide assistance ranging from developing components to production, soliciting smaller companies in such areas as Akita, in Japan’s northwest, that have conditions suited for offshore wind power. … Continue reading Wind energy: Toshiba and GE create Japanese supply chain for offshore wind turbines
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Iberdrola reaches 41,246 MW of solar and wind power
Iberdrola has reinforced its commitment to the energy transition, with data published today by the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). showing the company has increased its renewables installed capacity by 6.5% worldwide in the last 12 months, reaching a total of 41,246 MW. Thanks to the investments new renewables capacity and new installed capacity, in … Continue reading Iberdrola reaches 41,246 MW of solar and wind power
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Wind and solar power will produce a third of the world’s electricity by 2030
Rapid growth in the deployment of solar, wind and battery power means the global electricity system could deliver on an ambitious net-zero trajectory by 2030, according to a new RMI study conducted in collaboration with the Bezos Earth Fund. This rapid growth in renewable electricity is providing a wide range of benefits, including security of … Continue reading Wind and solar power will produce a third of the world’s electricity by 2030
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BP enters Germany’s offshore wind power with 4 GW
BP has been awarded the rights to develop two offshore wind farms in the German bidding round, marking its entry into offshore wind power in continental Europe.The two North Sea wind farms, located 130 km and 150 km offshore at sea depths of approximately 40 m, have a generating capacity of 4 GW. Subject to … Continue reading BP enters Germany’s offshore wind power with 4 GW
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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind … Continue reading EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
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Circular economy for post-use wind blade composite materials
EGP is a partner in the EU’s DeremCo project, which will help the wind sector in creating a value chain for the reuse of composites material from wind blades. Enel Green Power, together with 30 European partners from Italy, Finland, Austria, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium and Portugal, collaborates within the EU-funded project DeremCo “De & Remanufacturing … Continue reading Circular economy for post-use wind blade composite materials
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Suzlon wins order for 100.8 MW of wind power from Everrenew Energy Private Limited
Supply 48 2.1 MW wind turbines to the wind farm to be installed at Velliyanani Phase II in Karur district and Vengaimandalam in Trichy district in Tamil Nadu with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW. Project to be commissioned in March 2024. Electricity generated from the project will be used for captive consumption and … Continue reading Suzlon wins order for 100.8 MW of wind power from Everrenew Energy Private Limited
Continue readingTotalEnergies Wins Two Maritime Leases to Develop two Giga Offshore Wind Farms in Germany
TotalEnergies has been awarded by the Bundesnetzagentur (German Federal Network Agency) two marine concessions, N-12.1 and O-2.2, at the end of the auction held in Germany. Located in the North Sea, 170 kilometers off the coast, concession N-12.1 covers an area of around 200 square kilometers. Located in the Baltic Sea 40 kilometers from the … Continue reading TotalEnergies Wins Two Maritime Leases to Develop two Giga Offshore Wind Farms in Germany
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Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast (RENEW) praised the efforts of Governor Mills, Senator Lawrence, and legislative leaders to craft an agreement on legislation that will foster development of innovative offshore wind facilities. The amended bill, which has been approved and funded by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, now heads to … Continue reading Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy
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HVDC Transmission Systems: A Key Player in Offshore Wind Energy Integration
HVDC transmission systems have emerged as a key player in the integration of offshore wind energy, a development that is reshaping the global energy landscape. This is a significant advancement in the pursuit of renewable energy sources, as the world grapples with the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to more sustainable alternatives. Offshore … Continue reading HVDC Transmission Systems: A Key Player in Offshore Wind Energy Integration
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Hydrogen DRI for Steel in a Resource-Constrained Europe: How Much Renewable Electricity is Needed to Decarbonise the Sector with Green Hydrogen
The European Union (EU) is the world’s second largest steel producer after China, with an annual production capacity of about 150 million metric tons in 2021 and home to over 500 steel production sites in 22 member states. The sector is a vital component of the EU’s economy, directly providing jobs for around 310.000 people … Continue reading Hydrogen DRI for Steel in a Resource-Constrained Europe: How Much Renewable Electricity is Needed to Decarbonise the Sector with Green Hydrogen
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RWE to build two new onshore wind farms in Italy
RWE is making good progress in expanding its wind business in Italy. Following the commissioning of Selinus wind farm at the end of 2022, the company has taken the final investment decision to build two new onshore wind farms in Apulia region with a planned capacity of 108 megawatts (MW) in total. Both of the … Continue reading RWE to build two new onshore wind farms in Italy
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Nordex achieves orders for 1.6 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2023
In the second quarter of this year, Nordex recorded a demand of 1,620 MW (Q2/2022: 1,836 MW). Fixed contracting in the Projects segment (excluding the services business) thus reaches a volume of 2,641 MW in the first half of 2023 and increases in line with expectations with respect to the first quarter. The average sale … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for 1.6 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2023
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CIP reaches first close on CI V at nearly EUR 6 billion – set to become the world’s largest fund of its kind
On June 30, 2023, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) reached first close on its fifth flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) at EUR 5.6 billion in capital commitments received – putting it on track to reach its target fund size of EUR 12 billion and become the world’s largest dedicated greenfield renewable energy fund. A … Continue reading CIP reaches first close on CI V at nearly EUR 6 billion – set to become the world’s largest fund of its kind
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South American onshore wind power to expand 122% through 2032
41+ GW of new onshore wind projects to be added in 10 years, Brazil to lead activity boosted by direct offtake. Free market expansion will be one of the main drivers of onshore wind growth in the next 10 years in South America. The total wind market is set to add 41.2 gigawatts (GW) of … Continue reading South American onshore wind power to expand 122% through 2032
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$5.1 Million Competition Aims To Strengthen a Circular Wind Energy Economy?in the United States
With more than 142 gigawatts of wind power installed across the United States as of June 2023, wind energy manufacturing is accelerating to help meet the nation’s ambitious clean energy goals. The potential growth of the wind energy industry raises a critical question: How can the nation?holistically consider the life cycle of a wind turbine—from … Continue reading $5.1 Million Competition Aims To Strengthen a Circular Wind Energy Economy?in the United States
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Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster
The pace of deployment of some clean energy technologies – such as solar PV and electric vehicles – shows what can be achieved with sufficient ambition and policy action, but faster change is urgently needed across most components of the energy system to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to the IEA’s latest evaluation … Continue reading Rapid progress of key clean energy technologies shows the new energy economy is emerging faster
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Diversifying Critical Material Supply Chains Minimises Geopolitical Risks
Geopolitics of the Energy Transition: Critical Materials examines the geopolitical risks and opportunities linked to a growing demand for materials in the coming years and calls for a holistic approach to diversify supply chains. The energy transition requires a dramatic increase in the supply of critical materials, yet their supplies chains remain vulnerable to a … Continue reading Diversifying Critical Material Supply Chains Minimises Geopolitical Risks
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Pattern Energy Begins Operations at Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, announced today it has completed construction and begun operation at its 150 megawatt (MW) Lanfine Wind power project in Alberta, Canada. “As one of the largest operators of wind power in Canada, Pattern continues to expand its presence with its first facility … Continue reading Pattern Energy Begins Operations at Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta
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