Equipos & Talento has developed this program, which contributes to accelerate gender equality in companies. EDPR receives this recognition, thus empowering women’s talent and diversity within its teams. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, joins the “Empowering Women’s Talent” program for the development of female talent promoted by Equipos & … Continue reading EDPR joins Equipos & Talento “Empowering Women’s Talent” program
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EC doubles down on wind energy and other renewables to remedy high energy prices
The European Commission has presented a toolbox to guide EU Member States on how to deal with the current high gas and electricity prices. The toolbox aims to protect vulnerable consumers and reduce Europe’s future exposure to the sort of prices we see today. To that end the Commission are clear that Europe needs to … Continue reading EC doubles down on wind energy and other renewables to remedy high energy prices
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Vattenfall commits to landfill ban and to recycle all wind turbine blades by 2030
Vattenfall has set?ambitious?targets in how to deal with wind turbine blades at?end of life. An immediate commitment to a landfill ban on decommissioned wind turbine blades has been made. The next decade there will be an intense work increasing the recycling rate of wind blade components. Vattenfall’s ambition is to enable a fossil-free living within … Continue reading Vattenfall commits to landfill ban and to recycle all wind turbine blades by 2030
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Vestas underlines sustainability leadership by outlining pathway to circularity
Vestas, the global leader in wind energy solutions and wind turbine manufacturing, launches a new circularity roadmap, detailing a comprehensive set of commitments that will be implemented across our value chain to accelerate our journey to achieve zero-waste turbines for 2040. Through the roadmap, Vestas aims to set a new benchmark for the wind industry … Continue reading Vestas underlines sustainability leadership by outlining pathway to circularity
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American Clean Power statement on FERC comment letter
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement after filing comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Committee on transmission and interconnection reforms: “Today, ACP filed comprehensive comments offering a roadmap for much-needed reforms to transmission and interconnection policy across the country. FERC’s forward-looking evaluation of transmission planning, cost allocation, and generator interconnection rules … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on FERC comment letter
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UL Wins Siemens Gamesa Contract to Certify Eind Turbines in the Onshore Wind Energy Industry
UL, the global safety science leader?and one of the world’s top testing, inspection and certification providers for renewable energy projects, has been awarded certification contracts by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) for the company’s most advanced turbine designs. Part of SGRE’s new 5.X onshore platform, the SG5.8-170 and SG5.8-155 wind turbines have a capacity of 5.8MW and rotor diameters of 170 and 155 … Continue reading UL Wins Siemens Gamesa Contract to Certify Eind Turbines in the Onshore Wind Energy Industry
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Mammoet contracted for Djibouti’s first wind energy farm
The new 59 MW wind farm will almost double the country’s current installed power generation capacity.Mammoet, the global specialist in heavy lifting and hauling, has been contracted to install 17 wind turbines at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s Goubet wind farm in Djibouti.In line with the commitment to deliver cleaner, more reliable and affordable energy in … Continue reading Mammoet contracted for Djibouti’s first wind energy farm
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GE Renewable Energy launches second 107-meter wind turbine blade mold at its Cherbourg factory, France
The company will recruit and train 200 new employees, taking the site’s total workforce to 800. Additionally, GE Renewable Energy plans to expand the site with the construction of an additional hall for finishing blades. Cherbourg plant has established as a world-class facility, having produced the first ever wind turbine blade longer than 100 meters. … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy launches second 107-meter wind turbine blade mold at its Cherbourg factory, France
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The EU needs to take ambitious action to reach its renewable hydrogen targets
On 29 September the first ever Renewable Hydrogen Summit took place online. As well as discussing the future of renewable hydrogen in Europe, the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition also appointed Ignacio Galán, Iberdrola’s CEO as its new chair and Nils Aldag Sunfire’s CEO, as Vice-chair. The European Commission has set new targets for renewable hydrogen in … Continue reading The EU needs to take ambitious action to reach its renewable hydrogen targets
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CTG keen to invest in solar, wind energy sectors in Pakistan
China Three Gorges Group (CTG) called on Pakistani ambassador to China on Friday and showed keen interest in investing in Pakistan’s wind power and solar energy sectors.According to Gwadar Pro, during the meeting, CTG delegation led by Vice-Presidents Wang Shaofeng and Qin Guobin informed the Ambassador about current status of its ongoing power projects in … Continue reading CTG keen to invest in solar, wind energy sectors in Pakistan
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Denmark eyes Germany among top wind farm clients
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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