Category Archives: wind energy

76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040

Over half of Africa’s people – about 600 million – lack access to even the bare minimum of electricity. The tough question to answer is how access can be extended without adding to global warming by relying on fossil fuels. We – a team from Rwanda and Germany who work in the field of renewable … Continue reading 76% of Africa’s energy could come from photovoltaics and wind energy by 2040

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Wind Turbine Order Surges to New Heights in 2023, Reaching 155 GW

Global wind turbine order intake has soared to unprecedented levels in 2023, registering 155 gigawatts (GW) procured for the year. This marks a notable increase of 16 GW in terms of wind turbine order compared to the previous year, according to findings from Wood Mackenzie’s ‘Global wind turbine order analysis: Q1 2024’ report. The surge … Continue reading Wind Turbine Order Surges to New Heights in 2023, Reaching 155 GW

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15 Biggest Wind Energy Companies in the World

n this article, we will look into the 15 biggest wind energy companies in the world. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, you can go directly to the 5 Biggest Wind Energy Companies in the World. Wind Energy Market: An Analysis According to a report by Precedence Research, the global wind energy market … Continue reading 15 Biggest Wind Energy Companies in the World

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European wind power records in 2023

In one of the latest editions of Windletter, specifically No. 72, Sergio Fernández Munguía has discussed the issue of wind energy in the year 2023 after the report published by the wind energy employers’ association in Europe, where the data and statistics of the sector are collected in 2023 and some future forecasts are made. … Continue reading European wind power records in 2023

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Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks

Last year, Spain added a renewable generation capacity of 8,400 megawatts to its electricity grid, made up of 5,899 megawatts of wind and photovoltaic energy, and around 2,500 photovoltaic megawatts for self-consumption. This dynamism in the renewable sector has not been accompanied by similar growth in grid infrastructure, resulting in areas where local grids lack … Continue reading Spain wastes 2.1 billion in photovoltaic and wind energy due to lack of demand and networks

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Relationship between climate change and social acceptance for wind power

Do climate change concerns influence social acceptance for wind farms? Here’s what we found out when we surveyed thousands of Europeans. In 2023, our planet experienced its hottest year since records began ‘by a huge margin’ (WMO). As each month came, records tumbled. Behind the sometimes abstract numbers were very real consequences: wild-fires, floods, devastated … Continue reading Relationship between climate change and social acceptance for wind power

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BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic

The wind power plant is part of the Rueda Sur Cluster, a pioneering project in terms of innovation that combines the simultaneous construction of three wind energy plants (135 MW) and two photovoltaic plants (53 MW), with an installed power of 188 MW. It will be located in the municipalities of Épila, Lumpiaque and Rueda … Continue reading BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic

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Vestas wins the wind order from Sempra Infrastructure to build a 319 MW wind farm in Mexico

Sempra Infrastructure, a Sempra subsidiary, has placed an order for 319 MW for the Cimarrón wind farm in Tecate, in the state of Baja California, Mexico. This is the third phase of the Energía Sierra Juárez Wind Complex that will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW. The order includes the supply and installation … Continue reading Vestas wins the wind order from Sempra Infrastructure to build a 319 MW wind farm in Mexico

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Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions

The energy systems today are more complex than ever. Countries are using more renewable energy solutions to move away from fossil fuels as the main source of energy in many contexts. This is good news for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. But as the shift takes place, a few issues emerge in keeping … Continue reading Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions

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Invenergy uses GE Vernova wind turbines to commission first onshore wind energy center in Japan

Project in Rusutsu, Hokkaido Japan reached commercial operation using 15 of GE Vernova’s 4.2-117 wind turbines. Total installed capacity of approximately 63 MW can provide power for the equivalent of 35,000 households on an annual basis. Invenergy and GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have reached commercial operation date (COD) … Continue reading Invenergy uses GE Vernova wind turbines to commission first onshore wind energy center in Japan

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Avangrid Announces Construction of its Fifth Wind Farm in Illinois

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the construction of what will be the company’s fifth wind farm in Illinois. Osagrove Flats, located in La Salle County, will include 34 wind turbines with a total capacity of 153 MW. “Avangrid has a long track record … Continue reading Avangrid Announces Construction of its Fifth Wind Farm in Illinois

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Nordex releases results reducing losses and “stabilizing” the business

Finally, after messing up and apologizing, the forecasts were met, and Nordex closed the year with a -186.5 million euros EBIT, within the range of between -150 and -300 million euros that we discussed in Windletter #70 (an estimate given by one of you, by the way). Net profit, on the other hand, stood at … Continue reading Nordex releases results reducing losses and “stabilizing” the business

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Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 440 MW of wind power in the Philippines

The company signed wind energy services contracts (WESC) with the country’s Department of Energy to guarantee development rights for the projects. The contracts grant Mainstream exclusive development rights for the 100 MW Santa Ana Cagayan Wind Project located in the Municipality of Santa Ana, Province of Cagayan and the 340 MW Panaon Wind Project located … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 440 MW of wind power in the Philippines

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Statistics of wind energy in Europe in 2023 and outlook to 2030

Annually, Wind Europe, the wind energy industry association in Europe, publishes a report that collects the data and statistics of the sector in 2023 and makes some future forecasts. Personally, I enjoy these reports a lot, as they allow getting a global idea of how the sector is in terms of generation, installations, turbine sizes, … Continue reading Statistics of wind energy in Europe in 2023 and outlook to 2030

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Advances in photovoltaics, wind power and hydraulics in Pakistan

Pakistan, a country with a growing population and increasing energy demand, has made significant progress in adopting renewable energy sources to meet its energy needs.The nation, known for its rich solar and wind resources, has been harnessing these abundant natural elements to transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. First, let’s talk about the … Continue reading Advances in photovoltaics, wind power and hydraulics in Pakistan

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A wind energy plant with the capacity to supply one million homes came into operation in Bahia, Brazil

The Novo Horizonte Wind Power Complex (BA), the first project in Brazil of Pan American Energy (PAE), a global energy company, entered commercial operation. Energy production began in three of the ten parks that make up the project. At the end of 2023, the company received authorization from the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel) to … Continue reading A wind energy plant with the capacity to supply one million homes came into operation in Bahia, Brazil

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New wind power project in La Pampa with 100 MW: 229 meter high wind turbines

Private investors and authorities from the National Directorate for Regulation and Development of the Electric Sector continue the administrative steps for the creation of a large wind farm meters from the Colorado River, southwest of La Pampa. It is an initiative, called Los Arroyos Wind Park, which foresees 100.8 megawatts: it can provide electricity to … Continue reading New wind power project in La Pampa with 100 MW: 229 meter high wind turbines

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American Clean Power Statement on State of the Union

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Executive Officer Jason Grumet after President Joe Biden delivered his annual State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Biden underscored our nation’s record-breaking production of clean, secure American energy. Clean energy is powering more American homes and businesses than ever before and … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on State of the Union

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Tender awarded for wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate

In the recent auction for onshore wind turbines by the Federal Network Agency, RWE was awarded the tender for the Kail wind farm in the Cochem-Zell district (bid deadline 1 February). Specifically, three wind turbines with a total capacity of 12.9 megawatts (MW) will be erected at the site near the Moselle River, about 50 … Continue reading Tender awarded for wind farm in Rhineland-Palatinate

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Suzlon secures new 72.45 MW wind order for Juniper Green Energy Private Limited’s 3 MW wind turbines

Supply 23 wind turbines with a nominal power of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm at the client’s premises in Dwarka district of Gujarat, with a total installed capacity of 72.45 MW.A project of this size can provide electricity to ~59 lakh homes and curb ~2.35 lakh tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. Suzlon Group, India’s … Continue reading Suzlon secures new 72.45 MW wind order for Juniper Green Energy Private Limited’s 3 MW wind turbines

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