On June 7, 2018, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) opened its first ever wind power conference in Vietnam, gathering leading national and international industry players to discuss the development of the sector with government. Vietnam has some of the richest wind resources in Southeast Asia; however, Vietnam’s wind market is still in the early … Continue reading Vietnam Wind Power 2018
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OMM urges Westminster to consider offshore renewables industry ahead of EU Withdrawal Bill decision
Offshore Marine Management (OMM) is urging MPs to consider the impact of Brexit on the future of the offshore renewables industry, ahead of the return of the EU Withdrawal Bill to the House of Commons next week (Tuesday 12th June). The call comes after the House of Lords backed an amendment to the EU Withdrawal … Continue reading OMM urges Westminster to consider offshore renewables industry ahead of EU Withdrawal Bill decision
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Pressure rises for EU to raise green target to 35%
The European Union is considering whether to adopt a more ambitious renewables target than the current 27% after pressure from green groups. The EU agreed in 2015 that 27% of its energy should come from renewable sources by 2030, but since that time, the cost of renewable technologies has fallen and the scientific basis for … Continue reading Pressure rises for EU to raise green target to 35%
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ENGIE Confirms its Number One Position in the Solar and Wind Energy Sectors in France with the Acquisition of the LANGA Group
Founded in 2008, the LANGA group (langa.fr), based in Brittany, is one of the most active independent producers of renewable energy, simultaneously present in solar, wind, biogas and biomass. LANGA is involved in the entire value chain of its projects. It holds a portfolio in operation which by the end of 2018 is set to … Continue reading ENGIE Confirms its Number One Position in the Solar and Wind Energy Sectors in France with the Acquisition of the LANGA Group
Continue readingMaps Vietnam wind energy boost
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has drawn up a list of recommendations to help Vietnam raise its current wind capacity to 800MW by 2020 from 197MW currently. GWEC presented the statement, co-signed by Siemens Gamesa, Vestas, Mainstream Renewable Power and DNV GL, as it opened its first Vietnam Wind Power Conference in Hanoi. The recommendations include … Continue reading Maps Vietnam wind energy boost
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Leading corporate buyers & clean energy suppliers join forces to unlock huge untapped renewable energy sourcing opportunities in Europe
Google, Microsoft, IKEA Group, BT, Danone, Amazon, Enel Green Power, Engie, RES, Iberdrola and Facebook, Inc. have become Steering Group members of the RE-Source Platform, which pools resources and coordinates activities to promote a better framework for corporate renewable energy. The companies were announced today at the official launch of the Platform during the EU Sustainable Energy Week. … Continue reading Leading corporate buyers & clean energy suppliers join forces to unlock huge untapped renewable energy sourcing opportunities in Europe
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6 ways to enable hybrid projects in the North Sea: WindEurope CEO urges action at Horizon 2020 grids conference
On 6 June, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson took part in a high-level panel discussion on the potential benefits of meshed offshore grids in Europe. The panel discussion took place at the mid-term project conference organised by the Horizon 2020 project PROMOTioN (PROgress on Meshed HVDC Offsfhore Transmission Networks). Dickson said that a meshed offshore grid … Continue reading 6 ways to enable hybrid projects in the North Sea: WindEurope CEO urges action at Horizon 2020 grids conference
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Ban retroactive policy decisions that hinder the energy transition, WindEurope tells CEER conference
On 5 June, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the Council of European Energy Regulators’ (CEER) annual conference in Brussels: ‘Digitalisation, Decarbonisation & Dynamic Regulation.’ Dickson was taking part in a panel discussion on the cheapest way to decarbonise society. Panellists wanted to know if the wind industry is ready to play by market rules. … Continue reading Ban retroactive policy decisions that hinder the energy transition, WindEurope tells CEER conference
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Siemens Gamesa celebrates inauguration of production facility for offshore nacelles in Cuxhaven, Germany
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has officially inaugurated its nacelle plant in Cuxhaven, Germany, at a ceremony attended by the German Federal Minister of Economics and Energy, Peter Altmaier, together with additional politicians and members of the company’s Board. At this ultra-modern production facility, Siemens Gamesa assembles the nacelles for wind turbines used at sea. … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa celebrates inauguration of production facility for offshore nacelles in Cuxhaven, Germany
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Queensland approves billion dollar wind farm in Australias north
Development approval has been granted for a massive Australian wind farm project on Tuesday, that will power around 800,000 homes. Located 150 km northwest of Rockhampton in Clarke Creek, the Queensland (QLD) State Government gave the go-ahead to the one-billion-Australian-dollar (763 million U.S. dollars) Lacour Energy wind farm after rigorous environmental assessments that examined the … Continue reading Queensland approves billion dollar wind farm in Australias north
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Mainstream Renewable Power completes financial close for two wind farms in South Africa
Global wind and solar company Mainstream Renewable Power announced the successful completion of financial close for two wind farms in South Africa that have a combined capacity of 250 MW. A consortium led by Mainstream was awarded the contracts for the wind farms by the Department of Energy in South Africa under the fourth round … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power completes financial close for two wind farms in South Africa
Continue readingRenewable power accounted for 70% of net additions to global power generating capacity in 2017
A record amount of solar capacity and renewable power was installed across the world in 2017 – as the cost of both wind and solar became competitive with fossil fuels – but it still is not enough, a major new report has found. The REN21 Renewables 2018 Global Status Report (GSR) portrays a dynamic renewable … Continue reading Renewable power accounted for 70% of net additions to global power generating capacity in 2017
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Enel Russia plans to put into operation wind farm in Rostov region
Enel Russia intends to commission a wind farm in the Rostov region in December 2020, Yulia Matyushova, financial director of Enel Russia, said during the company’s annual shareholders meeting. The wind park located in the Murmansk region is expected to be put into operation in December 2021. “The first wind farm will be commissioned in … Continue reading Enel Russia plans to put into operation wind farm in Rostov region
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Record year for solar and renewables
A record amount of solar capacity and renewable power was installed across the world in 2017 – as the cost of both wind and solar became competitive with fossil fuels – but it still is not enough, a major new report has found. The annual Renewables 2018 Global Status Report from REN21, a renewables policy … Continue reading Record year for solar and renewables
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Hydro Group helps connect the world’s first carbon-free island
Aberdeen-headquartered subsea cable and connector specialist Hydro Group plc has been awarded a contract with Korea Research of Ships & Ocean Engineering (KRISO), worth in the region of £750,000. The scope of work saw Hydro Group deliver subsea cable and connectors to the first phase of KRISO’s floating wind and wave hybrid energy platform, in … Continue reading Hydro Group helps connect the world’s first carbon-free island
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Wigton Wind Farm offering renewable energy training course
Registration is now open for Wigton Wind Farm Limited’s upcoming training course in photovoltaic system design, from June 18 to 22. The week-long course, to be held at Wigton’s renewable energy training laboratory in Rose Hill, Manchester, will entail theoretical and practical instructional delivery, and is open to all interested persons. Speaking at a Jamaica … Continue reading Wigton Wind Farm offering renewable energy training course
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Lake Turkana wind power project set to come on line by September
The Lake Turkana Wind Power project is expected to be connected to the national grid by September following the handing over to a Chinese contractor to set up the remaining section of high voltage wires for evacuation of the green energy. According to the Energy Regulatory Commission Director-General Pavel Oimeke, the project delayed due to challenges … Continue reading Lake Turkana wind power project set to come on line by September
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Corolla students and their wind turbines breeze to Chicago
Two teams of students from Corolla’s Waters Edge Village School traveled to Chicago in May to compete in the National KidWind Challenge, a national wind turbine engineering contest. The teams — Turbinders and Flying Force of Nature — qualified by winning first or second place in their age division at a KidWind Challenge event in … Continue reading Corolla students and their wind turbines breeze to Chicago
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Vestas receives 306 MW order from EnerAB derived from a corporate PPA and surpasses 2.1 GW of total order intake in Mexico
EnerAB, a joint venture between The AES Corporation and Grupo BAL, has placed a 306 MW order with Vestas for the Mesa la Paz wind park that derives from a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA). In recent years, Vestas has increased its manufacturing footprint and commercial offering in Mexico to provide full value chain solutions, … Continue reading Vestas receives 306 MW order from EnerAB derived from a corporate PPA and surpasses 2.1 GW of total order intake in Mexico
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Vestas receives 100 MW order in the U.S. for project co-developed with RES America Developments
As Vestas continues to expand strategic initiatives to reflect the evolving energy market, the company is leveraging its unparalleled experience in wind energy solutions to support customers across the entire wind power plant value chain, including co-developing projects together with strategic partners and key customers. By doing so, Vestas aims to engage earlier with customers … Continue reading Vestas receives 100 MW order in the U.S. for project co-developed with RES America Developments
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