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COP-26: Abeeólica highlights that wind energy will receive large investments

The private sector took over COP-26 in the absence of some governments, not just the Brazilian. For the president of the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica), Elbia Gannoum, who has participated since the first day of the conference, this brings an optimistic reading of the event that discusses the course of the decarbonization of the … Continue reading COP-26: Abeeólica highlights that wind energy will receive large investments

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RWE invests in 44 MW wind farm in France

By deciding to invest in the Les Nouvions onshore wind farm, RWE is further expanding its renewables portfolio in France. The 44-megawatt wind farm is located in northern France in the Hauts-de-France region. Construction is expected to start in the beginning of 2022 and the project team has planned to fully commission the project in … Continue reading RWE invests in 44 MW wind farm in France

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IRENA Partners with Alliance of Small Island States to Accelerate Energy Transition in SIDS

The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) signed an agreement today at COP26, known as ‘Adaptation Day’, that will see the two organisations work closely to mobilise climate finance and to advance the deployment of renewable energy across Small Island Developing States (SIDS). According to IRENA analysis on … Continue reading IRENA Partners with Alliance of Small Island States to Accelerate Energy Transition in SIDS

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Pattern Energy Starts Construction of Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta

Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) announced today it has started construction of its Lanfine Wind power project in Alberta, Canada. The 150 megawatt (MW) project, which will provide enough clean energy to power approximately 25,000 homes in Alberta annually, is expected to enter full commercial operation by the end of 2022. “The Lanfine Wind … Continue reading Pattern Energy Starts Construction of Lanfine Wind Project in Alberta

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Materials Shortage Will Not Stop The Energy Transition

The signs of climate change are everywhere. More and more countries have rallied under the banner of net zero carbon dioxide emissions by mid-century. To achieve this goal, the world needs an energy transition. The pathway outlined in IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook: 1.5°C Pathway indicates that renewable power generation, energy efficiency and electrification of … Continue reading Materials Shortage Will Not Stop The Energy Transition

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Accelerating the Global Energy Transition for a 1.5°C Future

“Placing priority on the people most affected, opens an opportunity to transition from an economy focused model of development into an integrated model that considers the wellbeing of the people and planet”, said Passy Amayo Ogolla from SDG 7 Youth, setting the scene at the opening of this COP26’s Energy Action Event in Glasgow. Under … Continue reading Accelerating the Global Energy Transition for a 1.5°C Future

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World’s Top Wind Turbine Makers Expect Another Difficult Year

Some of the world’s largest wind-turbine producers expect another tough year ahead. Surging commodity prices and supply-chain headwinds are set to last into next year, according to Vestas Wind Systems A/S and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy SA. That’s making it harder for a business that’s so key to delivering the world’s climate goals to keep … Continue reading World’s Top Wind Turbine Makers Expect Another Difficult Year

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ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on House of Representatives passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

After passage of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Heather Zichal CEO of the American Clean Power Association issued the following statement: “Today, after action by the U.S. House of Representatives, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)will be signed into law by President Biden.  The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will invest … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on House of Representatives passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

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Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time

With the eyes of the world on the United Nations COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, Scotland, strategies for decarbonizing energy infrastructure are a trending topic. Yet critics of renewables question the dependability of systems that rely on intermittent resources. A recent study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine tackles the reliability question head-on.   In … Continue reading Wind and solar could power the world’s major countries most of the time

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Indonesia and IRENA Agree Partnership to Decarbonise Southeast Asia’s Largest Economy

Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), have today signed a partnership that will see the two parties work closely to identify and implement decarbonisation pathways aligned with a 1.5°C future. Indonesia took over as G20 President for the first time in history at the recently concluded Rome … Continue reading Indonesia and IRENA Agree Partnership to Decarbonise Southeast Asia’s Largest Economy

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GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore wind Energy

On Ocean Day at COP 26, the UN Global Compact launched a roadmap to advance offshore renewable energy using a climate-smart approach to ocean management, together with the offshore wind industry and the marine planning community.  In order to limit global warming to a 1.5° C increase in line with  the Paris Agreement targets, a … Continue reading GWEC and UN Sign Global Compact to Advance Offshore wind Energy

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Siemens Gamesa ends challenging FY21 with strong backlog of €32.5bn

Financial performance reflects challenging supply chain conditions and ramp-up costs of Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform but also continuing strong execution in the Offshore and Service businesses Commercial activity: order backlog increased 7.6% y/y, with order intake of €12,185m in FY21 Clear increase in global commitments to combating climate change evidences the strong potential of renewables … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa ends challenging FY21 with strong backlog of €32.5bn

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A Look Back at American Clean Power Week 2021

Last week we celebrated the first-ever American Clean Power Week, highlighting the thriving clean energy industry – wind, solar, energy storage, and transmission infrastructure – that is powering homes and businesses, creating good-paying jobs, investing in communities, and helping to meet our national 100% carbon-free power goal by 2035. The week’s theme was “The United … Continue reading A Look Back at American Clean Power Week 2021

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Doosan Heavy completes South Jeolla wind farm

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction held a completion ceremony for a wind farm in Jangheung, South Jeolla on Wednesday. The ceremony at the 18 megawatts Jangheung wind farm was attended by Jin Jong-wook, the wind power business unit director of Doosan Heavy. Korea Western Power ordered the six 3 megawatt wind turbines and Doosan Heavy … Continue reading Doosan Heavy completes South Jeolla wind farm

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FAO-IRENA Report on Renewable Energy for Agri-food Systems Launched at COP26

The production, distribution and consumption of food uses about a third of the world’s energy and is responsible for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions, making its decoupling from fossil fuels a priority in the fight against climate change. A new report launched today on the sidelines of the UN’s Climate Change Conference … Continue reading FAO-IRENA Report on Renewable Energy for Agri-food Systems Launched at COP26

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European wind energy industry reinforces sustainability commitments

On 4-5 November the European wind industry meets in Brussels for WindEurope’s End-of-Life Issues and Strategies conference (EoLIS2021). The event underlines the need for governments to put in place repowering strategies and transitional arrangements to support the lifetime extension of wind farms. As more and more turbines reach the end of their operational life, the … Continue reading European wind energy industry reinforces sustainability commitments

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Iberdrola tops the OpenODS Index

The company is the top-ranked energy company for the second consecutive year because of its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). Once again, Iberdrola’s commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) has been recognised. The company has been selected as a benchmark organisation by the OpenODS Index, the first platform that classifies enterprises … Continue reading Iberdrola tops the OpenODS Index

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Morocco to Mobilize Global Investment of $1.6 Billion in Wind Energy

Morocco will mobilize global investment of around 14.5 billion dirhams ($1.6 billion) in a wind energy program, its foreign ministry said in a tweet on Tuesday. In another context, Morocco’s trade deficit grew 25.5 percent to 151.8 billion dirhams ($16.5 billion) in the first nine months this year, the foreign exchange regulator said on Tuesday. … Continue reading Morocco to Mobilize Global Investment of $1.6 Billion in Wind Energy

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UAE and IRENA Launch USD 1 billion Global Finance Platform to Accelerate Renewable Energy

The United Arab Emirates and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today announced the Energy Transition Accelerator Financing (ETAF) Platform, a new global climate finance facility to accelerate the transition to renewable energy in developing countries. The UAE committed USD 400 million in funding provided by the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) toward the platform’s … Continue reading UAE and IRENA Launch USD 1 billion Global Finance Platform to Accelerate Renewable Energy

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Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Third Quarter 2021

Revenue increased compared to third quarter 2020, while EBIT decreased as a consequence of supply chain challenges. Combined order backlog of more than EUR 47bn. Full-year guidance updated. In the third quarter of 2021, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 5,538m – an increase of 16 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before special items … Continue reading Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Third Quarter 2021

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