Vestas has received a 50 MW order from Energiepark Bad Lauchstädt GmbH to power the Bad Lauchstädt TerraWatt project in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany. The order includes supply, installation, and commissioning of eight V162-6.2 MW turbines at a hub height of 169m, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement designed to … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 50 MW of wind power in Germany for the production of green hydrogen
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Wind energy can help Morocco meet 2030 targets
A report released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has highlighted Morocco’s shift towards prioritizing renewable energy, projecting that the country plans to have 5 GW of installed renewable wind energy installed by 2030.Despite the country’s “aggressive renewable energy targets,” the report argued, Morocco still largely relies on the international energy market, importing 90% … Continue reading Wind energy can help Morocco meet 2030 targets
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DNV embarks on a project to support KEPCO to bring offshore wind power to South Korea
DNV will support the development of an optimal design and network routing plan for integrating large-scale offshore wind into the power grid. DNV will also study how to minimize renewables integration costs. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, is assisting KEPCO (Korea Electric Power Corporation) Research Institute in the development of a long-term … Continue reading DNV embarks on a project to support KEPCO to bring offshore wind power to South Korea
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EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now
The European Commission presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan today. It consists of a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aiming to strengthen the EU’s industrial base for clean technologies, a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) to increase Europe’s capacity to source and refine critical raw materials, and more flexible State aid rules. As it stands … Continue reading EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now
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ACP Statement on Anti-Offshore Wind Disinformation
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement in response to disinformation regarding whale deaths on the East Coast. Much of this disinformation has been pushed by long-time opponents to offshore wind and irresponsible news outlets who have blamed these deaths on the offshore wind industry without any evidence. “Disinformation shouldn’t … Continue reading ACP Statement on Anti-Offshore Wind Disinformation
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RWE unveils supplier initiative to unlock business opportunities from offshore wind growth and investment
RWE, Wales’ largest renewable energy generator, has unveiled an innovative approach to supplier engagement, as it looks to expand investment opportunities in renewable energy to a wider pool of UK businesses. The developer’s dedicated approach to supplier engagement was launched at RWE’s Celtic Sea Supply Chain Engagement Day in Cardiff, where Stephen Crabb MP for … Continue reading RWE unveils supplier initiative to unlock business opportunities from offshore wind growth and investment
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Vattenfall gets international supply chain award
Sustainable businesses need sustainable supply chains. Two years ago, Vattenfall started a supplier CO2 reduction project and we have worked hard to implement measures throughout all of Vattenfall to minimize our carbon footprint in also our supply chain. It is efforts that has not only produced results, but has also been noticed and appreciated externally. … Continue reading Vattenfall gets international supply chain award
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OX2 signs an asset management agreement for a 36-turbine wind farm in Sweden
OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for a wind farm owned by Greencoat Renewables PLC (a company managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP) in Sweden. The deal is a long-term, full-service asset management agreement for the operating Ersträsk South wind farm, and will also include support for the future acquisition of another asset.OX2 will provide … Continue reading OX2 signs an asset management agreement for a 36-turbine wind farm in Sweden
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Iberdrola and Haizea Wind Group sign a €200 million contract for offshore wind power
Scottish Power, an Iberdrola group company, and Haizea Wind Group, a world leader in the manufacture of wind towers, have today signed a framework agreement worth over €200 million for Haizea Bilbao to supply 50 monopiles to the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom from its facilities in the Port of … Continue reading Iberdrola and Haizea Wind Group sign a €200 million contract for offshore wind power
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U.S. Energy Storage Market Continues to Expand Rapidly
Across all segments of the industry, the U.S. energy storage market installed 4.8 gigawatts (GW) of capacity in 2022, nearly equal to the combined 2020 and 2021 installed capacity of 5 GW, becoming a record year for battery storage. “Energy storage had its best year yet in 2022. Cumulative operating utility-scale storage capacity increased by … Continue reading U.S. Energy Storage Market Continues to Expand Rapidly
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How Much Energy Does a Single Wind Turbine Produce? It Depends
Wind energy is the leading renewable energy source in the U.S., and also the lowest-cost source of renewable energy. However, depending on the size or type of turbine, and the wind speeds in a given area, electricity production will vary. The wind energy industry is one of the fastest growing in the country today. Across … Continue reading How Much Energy Does a Single Wind Turbine Produce? It Depends
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Call for Innovations in offshore wind – RWE launches global Innovation Competition
RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has launched its second annual Innovation Competition. The company is looking for solutions in the domains of ecology, system integration and circularity in offshore wind. RWE is dedicated to exploring and supporting innovative solutions that can both accelerate the pace of deployment of offshore wind, as well as … Continue reading Call for Innovations in offshore wind – RWE launches global Innovation Competition
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Wind energy production breaks records in several European markets
In the second week of March, prices of almost all European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, influenced by the decrease in electricity demand and gas prices, as well as by the general increase in wind energy production. Regarding the production with this technology, on March 9 and 10 record hourly values were … Continue reading Wind energy production breaks records in several European markets
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Siemens Gamesa opens an offshore wind energy center in Spain
Siemens Gamesa bets on Sarriguren to open an offshore wind center in Spain. Its teams will be located both in the offices of the City of Innovation in Navarra and in Zamudio (Bizkaia). This initiative will strengthen the R&D capacity of Siemens Gamesa in Spain, where one of the company’s largest centers in this field … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa opens an offshore wind energy center in Spain
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RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
RWE Supply & Trading is to provide a significant share of the green electricity produced by the Polish onshore wind farm ”Windfarm Polska III“, including the certificates of origin, totalling around 180 gigawatt hours. The green electricity will be delivered to Polish industrial customers in the construction sector for a period of 10 years from … Continue reading RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
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Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
Nordex has received an order from a project company managed by e-wikom GmbH for the supply and installation of nine wind turbines totaling 50.4 MW for the Ostprignitz wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany. The service and maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years is also included in the order. In early 2024, Nordex will … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
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Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed a 373 MW order for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind farms, to be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, 12 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and five V162-6.2 MW Enventus wind turbines. Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
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Renewables: New job opportunities for the energy transition
The “human factor” is one of the key elements for achieving the objectives of the energy and environmental transition over the coming years. For this reason, we have launched the “Power your Growth” program, which is designed to train thousands of young people for the electricity sector. The transition to decarbonization requires first and foremost … Continue reading Renewables: New job opportunities for the energy transition
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Offshore wind sector needs to rethink its approach to vessel procurement
In particular, the industry needs to overcome its reliance on ‘traditional’ vessel options, such as SOVs, when moving into the long-term operational phase, according to innovative, simulation-driven marine engineering consultancy, BAR Technologies (BAR). BAR, which has recently launched the BARTech 50 – a new low emission hull form design capable of long-distance offshore transfer – … Continue reading Offshore wind sector needs to rethink its approach to vessel procurement
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Trade Groups Call for Continued Action on Mexico’s Discriminatory Energy Policies
The American Clean Power Association, National Association Manufacturers and American Petroleum Institute today sent a letter to United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai calling for continued action to hold Mexico accountable for its discriminatory energy policies by using every tool available under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). “The Government of Mexico’s escalating pursuit of discriminatory policies … Continue reading Trade Groups Call for Continued Action on Mexico’s Discriminatory Energy Policies
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