Wind Catching Systems, a Norwegian company, is nearing the completion of a massive floating wall of wind turbines that measures over half the length of the Eiffel Tower. Instead of one large turbine with blades of maximum length, the WCS project appears to be a solid wall of 150 wind turbines with rotors up to … Continue reading Norway’s massive floating wind turbine wall will be funded by the government this year
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Pakistan orders speedy completion of solar and wind power projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the speedy completion of solar and wind energy projects. While chairing a meeting on renewable energy in Lahore, he said it was a priority of the government to encourage the production of electricity through solar and wind energy sources. The renewable sources would produce low-cost and environment-friendly electricity, … Continue reading Pakistan orders speedy completion of solar and wind power projects
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Wind energy going strong in Oklahoma
Wind continues to sweep over the plains of Northwest Oklahoma, and more wind farms are being built to harness that energy. In this quadrant of the state, there are numerous wind energy centers, including NextEra Energy’s Skeleton Creek Wind, Solar, and Battery Storage Project in Alfalfa, Garfield and Major counties; American Electric Power’s North Central … Continue reading Wind energy going strong in Oklahoma
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Vestas wins a 68 MW order for a wind project in Estonia
The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of 15 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are honored to continue the partnership with Dirkhof to deliver this project to Aidu,” says Juan Furones, Vice President of Sales for Northern and Central Europe at … Continue reading Vestas wins a 68 MW order for a wind project in Estonia
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Pampa Energía will invest more than US$500 million in a new wind farm
This new project will be the company’s fifth in the southeast of the province of Buenos Aires. The goal is to supply more industries with wind power.of 300 MW in Bahía Blanca. The news was communicated during the tour of the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, for the works of the … Continue reading Pampa Energía will invest more than US$500 million in a new wind farm
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EDP Renewables inaugurates in Brazil its largest wind energy complex
The complex with 14 wind farms has a total installed capacity of 580 MW and could produce enough energy to supply more than 1.5 million people per year. EDP Renewables, a subsidiary of the EDP Group and the fourth largest generator of wind and solar energy in the world, has just inaugurated in Brazil the … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates in Brazil its largest wind energy complex
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
Renewable energy developer and fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans to invest 8 billion euros ($8.6 billion) in a large offshore wind farm in Portugal that is preparing its first auction for such concessions. CIP said it was aiming to create 2 gigawatt installed capacity at a wind farm called Nortada off the Atlantic … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
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Enefit Green awards Nordex an order for 255 MW of wind power in Estonia
Nordex has received an order for a 255 MW wind farm in Estonia from Enefit Green, one of the leading producers of renewable energy in the Baltic region. Nordex will supply 38 N163/6.X wind turbines for the Sopi I, Sopi II and Tootsi wind farms. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the … Continue reading Enefit Green awards Nordex an order for 255 MW of wind power in Estonia
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AMLO announces that 4 US-financed wind farms will be built in Mexico
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador revealed that there is a possibility that four of the 10 industrial parks that will be built in the Trans-Isthmic Corridor are destined for the development of wind energy and that they are financed by the United States. In a morning press conference, the president indicated that this is a … Continue reading AMLO announces that 4 US-financed wind farms will be built in Mexico
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Repsol begins the production of wind energy in its first renewable project in Castilla y León
Repsol has started producing electricity at its first renewable project in Castilla y León, Spain, named PI. Located in the provinces of Palencia and Valladolid, it consists of seven wind farms which will have a total installed capacity of 175 MW once completed. The company has successfully completed the grid connection of the first wind … Continue reading Repsol begins the production of wind energy in its first renewable project in Castilla y León
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Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Vestas is presenting a new solution that renders epoxy-based turbine blades as circular, without the need for changing the design or composition of blade material. Combining newly discovered chemical technology developed within the CETEC initiative, and partnerships with Olin and Stena Recycling, the solution can be applied to blades currently in operation. Once matured, this … Continue reading Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Continue readingVestas wind loses 1,572 million in 2022
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas recorded losses of 1,572 million euros in 2022, in contrast to the attributable net profit of 134 million the previous year, according to the company. Vestas’ accounts reflect an extraordinary adverse impact of 444 million euros related to the alignment of the manufacturing footprint and the departure from Russia, … Continue reading Vestas wind loses 1,572 million in 2022
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ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the President underscored how clean energy is growing our economy, lowering consumer energy costs, and cutting pollution. “Landmark investments in domestic clean energy are creating jobs, while protecting consumers from volatile global energy markets. … Continue reading ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
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Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
RWE has awarded £28,386 to local communities surrounding the Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm, a 60 megawatt onshore windfarm near Romney Marsh, through its Community Fund. Over 25 years Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund will invest over £1.5 million into communities closest to the wind farm. Community benefit funds at onshore and offshore … Continue reading Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
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Cencentrated solar power, wind power and PV in February
European electricity markets start February downwards helped by demand, renewable energy and gas. In the first week of February, prices of most European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, favoured by the decrease in demand in most markets, a lower weekly average price of gas, general increases in solar energy production and rises … Continue reading Cencentrated solar power, wind power and PV in February
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Pause to Danish offshore wind scheme is absurd
The Danish Government has put on hold Denmark’s “open door” offshore wind development procedure. Pausing this established and effective scheme creates investment uncertainty for 20 GW of offshore wind currently under planning and development. It seriously undermines Denmark’s 2030 targets for offshore wind, which are central to Europe’s wider targets. And it flies in the … Continue reading Pause to Danish offshore wind scheme is absurd
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Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign historic offshore wind partnership framework agreement for South Korea
Siemens Gamesa, the world-leading provider of wind power solutions, and Doosan Enerbility, formerly Doosan Heavy Industries, a market leading manufacturer of energy solutions, announce the signing of a binding framework agreement for a strategic partnership for the South Korean offshore wind market. Marc Becker, CEO of Siemens Gamesa’s offshore business and Hongook Park, CEO of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign historic offshore wind partnership framework agreement for South Korea
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Capital Energy awards Gestacur the construction work for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, La Herrada
The imminent development of this renewable infrastructure will involve an investment of around 53 million eurosThis company from Albacete will be in charge, throughout this year, of the engineering, supply, construction, start-up and restoration works of this new renewable energy facility, also promoting the hiring of local workers and companies.The wind farm will have an … Continue reading Capital Energy awards Gestacur the construction work for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, La Herrada
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ACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the leading trade organization representing the clean energy industry, has announced its 2023 incoming Board of Directors, as its new CEO Jason Grumet takes the helm of the organization. The membership of the 2023 Board represents the depth and reach of the clean power industry across the U.S. economy.? … Continue reading ACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
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Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
ACCIONA Energía and Grupo Violas, one of the premier Portuguese business groups with investments in various industries such as textiles, tourism, education, real estate, beverages, and logistics, have signed an agreement for the supply of 100% renewable energy for the next ten years in Portugal. Under this agreement, ACCIONA Energía will supply more than … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
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