Denmark is expecting Germany to be a key market for its green energy. “Germany will need all the renewable energy it can get,” Denmark’s environment minister said. Denmark’s Climate Minister Dan Jorgensen told German current affairs magazine Der Spiegel on Saturday that he expects the demand for green fuel and electricity produced by Denmark’s future wind farm … Continue reading Denmark eyes Germany among top wind farm clients
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Nordex statement on the collapse of a wind turbine in Haltern AV9 wind farm (Germany)
After the site of the incident in Haltern AV9 wind park in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has been thoroughly secured, an interdisciplinary group of experts have now taken the next step into the root-cause analysis on site. On 29 September 2021, a N149/4.0-4.5 turbine almost completely collapsed in the 9MW wind park. The turbine was installed … Continue reading Nordex statement on the collapse of a wind turbine in Haltern AV9 wind farm (Germany)
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Iberdrola bids to construct and operate a 1,500 km power line in Chile with investment over $2.5 billion
The company continues its commitment to develop modern electricity networks, which accounts for half of planned investments to 2025 and 2030, and to investing in new growth markets. Iberdrola leads a consortium made up of the Spanish network infrastructure specialist Elecnor, with over a decade of experience in Chile, and the Dutch pension fund APG … Continue reading Iberdrola bids to construct and operate a 1,500 km power line in Chile with investment over $2.5 billion
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Senator Edward Markey to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced that Sen. Edward Markey will be a speaker for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition taking place October 13-15 at the Omni Boston Hotel at Seaport. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA), October 14 at 10:30 a.m. EDT Senator Markey has amassed an unparalleled record of energy and environmental legislative … Continue reading Senator Edward Markey to Headline American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference
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RWE and PPC form Joint Venture to realise renewable energy projects
Greece is one of the sunniest countries in Europe and has ambitious growth plans for renewable energies. Two highly experienced energy groups, RWE and PPC, have joined forces to help accelerate the Greek energy transition by developing large-scale solar projects with a total capacity of up to 2 gigawatts (GW) in the country. Through this … Continue reading RWE and PPC form Joint Venture to realise renewable energy projects
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GE Renewable Energy to supply 810 MW of onshore wind turbines for JSW Energy’s wind power projects in India
GE to supply wind turbines for 810 MW of JSW Energy’s ongoing wind farm projects in India. JSW selected GE’s 2.7-132 onshore wind turbine, a model primarily designed and manufactured in India, ideally suited for the countryThese wind turbines will produce enough green energy to meet annual electricity requirements for ~2.1 million households in India*.GE … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to supply 810 MW of onshore wind turbines for JSW Energy’s wind power projects in India
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WindEurope CEO visits German cement plant that’s running on blade waste
On 4 October WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson visited Holcim’s Lägerdorf plant in Germany, together with Claudia Grotz of Siemens Gamesa and Chair of WindEurope’s Sustainability Working Group. They met the Geocycle team who are using wind turbines blade waste to generate heat and ash to help make cement. It’s currently the only such cement plant … Continue reading WindEurope CEO visits German cement plant that’s running on blade waste
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European Energy has acquired 85.8 MW of Vattenfall’s wind energy assets and projects
Vattenfall and European Energy have today announced the transaction of eight wind and solar assets, totaling 85.8 MW. The sites are located in Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and UK. European Energy will take over the day-to-day operations of the renewable assets from Vattenfall. The deal amounts to 57.8 MW of operational assets as well as … Continue reading European Energy has acquired 85.8 MW of Vattenfall’s wind energy assets and projects
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Nordex receives orders for 71 MW of wind power from Poland
The Nordex Group once again scores points with orders in Poland. For two projects totaling 70.9 MW, the Nordex Group supplies 20 N117 / 3600 wind turbines. Both orders that the Nordex Group received at the end of September also include a Premium Service for the maintenance and service of the turbines for a period … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 71 MW of wind power from Poland
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GE Renewable Energy signs MoU with General Motors to develop supply chain of rare earth and other materials to support EV and renewable energy growth
GE Renewable Energy (NYSE: GE) and General Motors (NYSE: GM) today announced they have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to evaluate opportunities to improve supplies of heavy and light rare earth materials and magnets, copper and electrical steel used for manufacturing of electric vehicles and renewable energy equipment. The initial focus of the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy signs MoU with General Motors to develop supply chain of rare earth and other materials to support EV and renewable energy growth
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PNE Group sells further wind farm projects in Poland
The PNE Group, an internationally active project developer for wind energy and photovoltaics plants, has achieved further sales success in Poland. The “Krzecin” and “Kuslin” wind farms, with a planned nominal capacity of 58.8 MW, were sold to a subsidiary of Octopus Renewables Infrastructure Trust plc, which is managed by Octopus Renewables Limited, part of … Continue reading PNE Group sells further wind farm projects in Poland
Continue readingNordex wins order for 67 MW of wind power in Ukraine
Business in Ukraine continues to improve for the Nordex Group: at the end of September, the regular Turkish customer, Eksim Holding from Istanbul, ordered 14 N149 / 4.X wind turbines for its first wind farm in Ukraine. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for a period of 15 years. The “Skole” wind farm, … Continue reading Nordex wins order for 67 MW of wind power in Ukraine
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Vestas receives an order for 65 MW of wind power in France
Vestas has received a 65 MW order for the Les Moulins du Lohan wind farm, to be located in Morbihan, France. The order, placed by Boralex, a pioneer in renewables and the leading independent producer of onshore wind power in France, includes the supply and installation of 17 V126-3.45 MW wind turbines operated at a … Continue reading Vestas receives an order for 65 MW of wind power in France
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Senvion India bags order to supply wind turbines for JSW Energy’s 591-MW wind farm
The wind turbines will be deployed in JSW Energy’s ongoing pipeline of wind energy projects.Senvion, a manufacturer of wind turbines, on Monday said it has been awarded a 591-megawatt (MW) project to deliver its wind turbines for JSW Energy. The wind turbines will be deployed in JSW Energy’s ongoing pipeline of about 2.5 gigawatt (GW) … Continue reading Senvion India bags order to supply wind turbines for JSW Energy’s 591-MW wind farm
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American Clean Power launches “Safer Together” campaign
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today launched its inaugural safety campaign, “Safer Together.” With rapid growth in all 50 states and more than 415,000 Americans employed in the renewable energy sector, workplace safety is more important than ever. ACP is dedicated to providing value and critical workplace resources to the industry and the communities … Continue reading American Clean Power launches “Safer Together” campaign
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Statkraft acquires wind power portfolio in Germany and France
Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, has acquired the wind power portfolio of wind farm operator Breeze Three Energy in Germany and France further strengthening its position in Europe. Norway-based Statkraft adds 39 wind farms across Germany and four wind farms in France to its European onshore wind power portfolio. The acquisition marks the … Continue reading Statkraft acquires wind power portfolio in Germany and France
Continue readingVestas wins 42 MW order for a repowering project in Italy
Vestas has received a 42 MW order for the repowering of the Monreale Partinico wind park, located in Sicily, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of ten V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, that will replace the site’s current 19 V52-850 kW turbines. Vestas will also service the wind park through a multi-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins 42 MW order for a repowering project in Italy
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GES will build a 49.5 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
GES, a comprehensive provider of engineering, construction and maintenance for renewable energies, has closed a new contract to build the Las Majas 6A wind farm, in the province of Zaragoza, for the company Forestalia, which will have a total installed power of 49.5 megawatts. The wind power installation will consist of 13 wind turbines of … Continue reading GES will build a 49.5 MW wind farm in Zaragoza
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Russia has massive hydropower and wind energy potential
Wind power and hydropower are the renewable energy sources with the best chance of successful deployment in Russia, a new paper has suggested. The country has great potential for renewable energy generation thanks to the size of its territory and its climatic and terrain diversity. It also has swathes of unoccupied land that could be used … Continue reading Russia has massive hydropower and wind energy potential
Continue readingVestas secures an order for 189 MW of wind power with Casa dos Ventos in Brazil
Vestas has signed a new agreement with Casa dos Ventos for a 189 MW wind project in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. As the fifth contract between the companies, the order takes the cooperation to surpass the 1.7 GW mark and highlights Casa dos Ventos’ position as Vestas’ largest customer in Latin America and one … Continue reading Vestas secures an order for 189 MW of wind power with Casa dos Ventos in Brazil
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