ENERCON supports the ‘Husum Appeal’ with political demands from the wind energy sector. ‘Creating new added value with wind energy’ is the subject of the Prime Panel at the HUSUM WIND trade fair. ENERCON CEO Momme Janssen spoke on the high-profile panel where he emphasised the relationship between the economic welfare of the wind energy … Continue reading ENERCON CEO Momme Janssen in Husum: ‘A successful wind industry requires a functioning domestic market’
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EDP Renewables signs a PPA for 127.5 MW with Procter & Gamble
For 15 years, EDPR will supply the clean energy produced in Spain to P&G, avoiding estimated annual emissions of over 130 thousand tons of CO2. Two energy parks are expected to come into operation in 2023. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth largest renewable energy producer … Continue reading EDP Renewables signs a PPA for 127.5 MW with Procter & Gamble
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American Clean Power Statement on Ways and Means Committee Action to Advance Clean Energy Legislation
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee markup of the Build Back Better Act. “The House Ways and Means Committee markup of the clean energy tax provisions in the Build Back Better Act represents another critical step forward for the domestic clean energy economy. … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on Ways and Means Committee Action to Advance Clean Energy Legislation
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Vestas partners with Vitol Wind on a 240 MW repowering project in the USA
Vestas has received a 240 MW order to repower the Big Sky Wind project in Illinois, U.S., owned by Vitol Wind, marking the first cooperation between Vestas and Vitol Wind. The order consists of 104 V120-2.2 MW turbines and five V110-2.0 MW turbines in 2.2 MW operating mode, which will replace the project’s current technology … Continue reading Vestas partners with Vitol Wind on a 240 MW repowering project in the USA
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Vestas adds trio of Polish projects totalling 70 MW in orders
Vestas has received orders across three wind power projects totalling 70 MW in capacity from Eurowind Energy A/S in Poland. The three projects, called Zniny Damaslawek, Pniewy, and Miescisko, are all located in the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship in central Poland. The order from Eurowind Energy A/S, a leading developer and operator of sustainable energy projects in … Continue reading Vestas adds trio of Polish projects totalling 70 MW in orders
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American Clean Power statement on Illinois Governor signing historic energy bill
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after Illinois Governor Pritzker signed monumental renewable energy legislation, Senate Bill 2408, into law. “Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker made a historic move toward achieving the Illinois renewable energy vision by signing Senate Bill 2408 into law. Recent studies predict the result of this legislation … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on Illinois Governor signing historic energy bill
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RWE’s Sofia wind farm launches educational resources with Tees Valley Education
RWE has joined forces with Tees Valley Education (TVE), a Teesside primary school trust to launch a series of educational resources to teach students about renewable energy, and to prepare for the North East’s predicted growth as one of the UK’s leading offshore wind energy hubs. The five-school multi-academy trust has linked with RWE’s Sofia Offshore Wind Farm … Continue reading RWE’s Sofia wind farm launches educational resources with Tees Valley Education
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Sussex Energy Group forms partnership with Global Wind Energy Council to work on Energy Transition
The Sussex Energy Group (SEG) has established a unique partnership with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the international trade association for the global wind industry. With this partnership, SEG has become the first university-based research group to form a partnership with GWEC to support the development of the wind sector and help the world … Continue reading Sussex Energy Group forms partnership with Global Wind Energy Council to work on Energy Transition
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American Clean Power launches ads in seven states and D.C. urging Congress to pass clean power infrastructure bills to create jobs
As Congress continues work to pass historic infrastructure packages, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) launched the next phase of its Powering American Jobs campaign this week with advertisements in seven states and Washington D.C. The ads feature clean energy workers and urge Congress to pass infrastructure legislation with smart and predictable incentives that will boost … Continue reading American Clean Power launches ads in seven states and D.C. urging Congress to pass clean power infrastructure bills to create jobs
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GE Renewable Energy receives official planning approval for its Teesside blade manufacturing plant
Local Planning Authorities have approved the plans for the upcoming blade manufacturing plant in Teesside to be operated by LM Wind Power. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has received the official planning approval for its Teesside offshore wind blade manufacturing plant from the Local Planning Authorities. This is the first major milestone in … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy receives official planning approval for its Teesside blade manufacturing plant
Continue readingVestas extends partnership with wpd for 50 MW order, featuring Taiwan’s largest onshore rotors
Vestas has secured a 50 MW order with German developer and operator of renewable energy projects, wpd AG, for three projects – Chuangwei 2, Leadway 2 and Hsinyuan wind farms in Taiwan. The Hsinyuan wind farm includes six V136-4.2 MW wind turbines with 112m towers, featuring the largest onshore turbine rotors in Taiwan, which will … Continue reading Vestas extends partnership with wpd for 50 MW order, featuring Taiwan’s largest onshore rotors
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Rosatom to start setting up wind power stations across Russia
The wind energy division of Russia’s energy giant Rosatom, NovaWind, is planning to construct wind power plants (WPPs) across Russia, TASS reported this week, citing a source in the company’s press service. “The current program for power supply agreements [under which the development of renewable energy sources is supported by the authorities] has been planned … Continue reading Rosatom to start setting up wind power stations across Russia
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Groundbreaking ceremony for first green hydrogen pilot plant in Magallanes, Chile
AME and Enel are partners in this project, co-developing renewable generation (wind energy) and green hydrogen production. The groundbreaking for Chile’s first industrial-scale pilot plant for green hydrogen production located in Cabo Negro, north of Punta Arenas, took place today. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Energy and Mining, Juan Carlos Jobet, along … Continue reading Groundbreaking ceremony for first green hydrogen pilot plant in Magallanes, Chile
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The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind
The wind has been powering our world for thousands of years. Mankind harnessed it as a form of energy to propel boats as early as 5,000 BC. Later, simple wind-powered water pumps were used in China, and windmills made of woven-reed blades started grinding grain in Iran. Nashtifan still has some of those windmills alive … Continue reading The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind
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BayWa commissions its largest wind farm in Europe
BayWa r.e. has commissioned its largest wind farm in Europe, the 94.6MW Lyngsåsa wind farm in Southern Sweden. The wind farm consists of 22 Vestas V150 wind turbines and will supply the equivalent of 80,000 European households with electricity while saving 93,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. Håkan Wallin, CEO at BayWa r.e. Nordic … Continue reading BayWa commissions its largest wind farm in Europe
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SWEPCO Adds New Wind Power Capacity to its Louisiana Grid
Southwestern Electric Power Co. has put the second of three new wind facilities online to its grid, serving customers in Louisiana and Arkansas. The 287-megawatt Maverick facility located southwest of Enid, Oklahoma, has 103 wind turbines and is part of the North Central Energy Facilities project. District 5 Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says … Continue reading SWEPCO Adds New Wind Power Capacity to its Louisiana Grid
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Week to Celebrate ‘The United States of Clean Energy’ Oct. 25-29
The remainder of 2021 is shaping up to be an active time for climate, clean energy, and the drive toward reducing our global carbon footprint. Between key fall events including Climate Week NYC, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the ongoing Congressional work on the infrastructure bills in Washington, the important role … Continue reading American Clean Power Week to Celebrate ‘The United States of Clean Energy’ Oct. 25-29
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Capital Energy advances in the development of two new wind power farms in Galicia
The Territorial Xefatura da Second Vice Presidency of the Department of Economy, Business and Innovation of Coruña makes both facilities public information Santiago de Compostela, September 9, 2021.- Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company born in 2002 and whose vocation is to become the first 100% vertically integrated renewable operator on the Iberian Peninsula, continues … Continue reading Capital Energy advances in the development of two new wind power farms in Galicia
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World installs 6.1GW of Offshore Wind Energy in 2020, led by China
Offshore Wind capacity grew steadily in 2020, but governments will need to act decisively to improve policy in order to scale up installations at the pace required to help the world meet its carbon emissions targets and avoid the worst effects of global heating, according to the Global Wind Energy Council, which launches its flagship … Continue reading World installs 6.1GW of Offshore Wind Energy in 2020, led by China
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Turkey reaches 10 GW wind energy milestone
Turkey has rapidly developed into a leading market for wind energy. The country lately celebrated an important milestone: it reached a cumulative wind energy capacity of 10,000 MW. Turkey’s large territory and excellent wind speeds offer ideal conditions for wind energy production. Over the past decade the country has developed a strong wind energy supply … Continue reading Turkey reaches 10 GW wind energy milestone
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