Plant expansion announced today at an event attended by Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, and Québec Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Jonatan Julien Investment reinforces company and governments’ commitment to renewable energy and will support the creation of 200 new jobs GE Renewable Energy facility will support production of wind turbine blades needed … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy partners with Governments of Canada and Québec to invest in expansion of Blade facility in Gaspé
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Siemens Gamesa announces preliminary results for the third quarter of financial year 2021
Following the review of the preliminary closing of the third quarter of financial year 2021, the Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, S.A. (“SGRE”) decided today to update and adjust its guidance for the financial year 2021. This revision is mainly due to provisions for onerous projects affected by the following decisive factors: … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa announces preliminary results for the third quarter of financial year 2021
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EDPR and AWS enter into a collaboration agreement on renewable energy PPAs
This collaboration reinforces the strong commercial relationship already in place between EDPR and Amazon. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer in the world, has entered into a strategic collaboration agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) in relation to Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for future wind and solar projects and the provision … Continue reading EDPR and AWS enter into a collaboration agreement on renewable energy PPAs
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Lojas Renner signs agreement with Enel to buy sustainable energy from wind farm
Lojas Renner, Brazil’s largest fashion omni-retailer, will use wind power generation to supply 100% of the energy demand of 170 stores and its new distribution centre (DC) that is under construction in Cabreúva (SP), from a plant built and operated by the Brazilian renewable energy subsidiary of Enel Group, Enel Green Power Brasil Participações Ltda. … Continue reading Lojas Renner signs agreement with Enel to buy sustainable energy from wind farm
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The EU Commission wants 30 GW a year of new wind power up to 2030
The European Commission has tabled the Fit-for-55 package, a series of legislative proposals to deliver the EU’s increased climate target of 55% emissions reduction by 2030. The package includes a higher renewables target and new rules to support the expansion of renewables. It further strengthens the Emissions Trading System to drive the electrification of the … Continue reading The EU Commission wants 30 GW a year of new wind power up to 2030
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BCPG unveils 600 MW wind energy PPA in Laos
BCPG announced today that a minority-owned associate has entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) for a 600-MW wind power project in Laos. Impact Energy Asia Development Limited (IEAD), which is 45%-owned by the renewable energy arm of Bangchak Corporation has signed a 25-year contract with state-run Vietnam Electricity at a tariff of EUR 58.7 … Continue reading BCPG unveils 600 MW wind energy PPA in Laos
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Iberdrola and MAPFRE move forward with their strategic alliance via the incorporation of 100 new MW by way of a joint venture
They form ‘Energías Renovables Ibermap S.L.’ as a 325-MW co-investment vehicle -195 MW of operational wind power and 130 MW of photovoltaic energy under development- with the aim being to keep incorporating green projects until reaching the 1,000 MW mark. Iberdrola and MAPFRE are forging ahead with their strategic alliance in the energy field, which … Continue reading Iberdrola and MAPFRE move forward with their strategic alliance via the incorporation of 100 new MW by way of a joint venture
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Bac Lieu prioritises wind energy
The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has chosen renewable energy as one of its top priorities, aiming to restructure the economy towards green growth and sustainable development. To capitalise on its potential and strengths, the province has taken the initiative in proposing that the Government leave the Cai Cung coal-fired power plant complex out … Continue reading Bac Lieu prioritises wind energy
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Iberdrola’s onshore wind power now stands at 18,810 MW
Onshore wind power now stands at 18,810 MW, after growing by 11%, and solar energy almost doubles its capacity, to exceed 2,200 MW.Renewables continue to gain weight and place the emission-free production ratio at 79% globally. CO2 emissions are at 79 g / kWh and in Spain they fall to 50 g / kWh.Iberdrola is … Continue reading Iberdrola’s onshore wind power now stands at 18,810 MW
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Dutch SDE++ scheme would abate more emissions if it was technology-specific
The Dutch Government published the results of its SDE++ support scheme. This was the first time the mechanism accepted bids based on CO2 reductions delivered, rather than generating capacity added. Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) was therefore eligible to receive Government support. And it immediately received 70% of the total €4.6bn budget. €99m is going … Continue reading Dutch SDE++ scheme would abate more emissions if it was technology-specific
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Braunschweig fire service trains for emergencies at RWE’s Eicklingen wind farm
What should you do in an emergency? Should first responders immediately call the emergency services, or take prompt action to save lives? Even at ground level, a lot of people do not know how best to react when an accident occurs. So what happens when you’re 85 metres in the air? That’s what the trained … Continue reading Braunschweig fire service trains for emergencies at RWE’s Eicklingen wind farm
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Innovative solutions to stabilise the power grid
Solar cells and wind turbines provide clean and renewable energy, but create new challenges in the power grid. Statkraft is delivering technology to help prevent blackouts in the UK and Ireland. In traditional power plants based on coal, gas or hydropower, kinetic energy from turbines is converted into electric power using generators. The large turbines … Continue reading Innovative solutions to stabilise the power grid
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WindEurope launches “Windflix”, an on-demand wind energy video platform
After the success of last year’s WindTV*, WindEurope is launching “Windflix”, a new on-demand wind energy video platform. It’ll offer informative and entertaining content on all aspects of wind energy. Windflix content will be available for free – and with no registration required. Today WindEurope launches “Windflix“, a new on-demand video platform on all aspects … Continue reading WindEurope launches “Windflix”, an on-demand wind energy video platform
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EDPR and Vestas boost employment by awarding 24 training scholarships for young people living in rural areas
The multinationals EDP Renewables and Vestas close the I Edition of the “Keep it local” program through which both companies offer the possibility of taking the AEE Wind Farm Maintenance Technician course to young people living in rural areas. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer worldwide, and Vestas, a leading company … Continue reading EDPR and Vestas boost employment by awarding 24 training scholarships for young people living in rural areas
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GE Renewable Energy selected by European Energy to supply 34 Cypress onshore wind turbines for three wind farms in Lithuania
European Energy will operate a total of 56 GE wind turbines in Lithuania at six wind farms, representing a total of 308 MW.GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by European Energy as the supplier for three additional wind farms in Lithuania, two in Telsiai and one in Rokiskis, in the northern … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy selected by European Energy to supply 34 Cypress onshore wind turbines for three wind farms in Lithuania
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Wind power and energy storage converge in the name of circular innovation
A partnership agreement between Enel Green Power and the Swiss energy storage company Energy Vault aims to integrate the recycling of decommissioned wind turbine blades into the weights used by their innovative gravitational energy storage system. Wind power – and the number of clean energy-producing wind power plants – has increased new capacity by a … Continue reading Wind power and energy storage converge in the name of circular innovation
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Wind farm Nieuwe Hemweg opens
Vattenfall, NS (the largest passenger rail transport company in the Netherlands) and ProRail have joined forces to open the Nieuwe Hemweg wind farm. Vattenfall has built six wind power turbines on the NS site in the Port of Amsterdam in recent months. These new turbines are replacing twelve old ones from the province of North … Continue reading Wind farm Nieuwe Hemweg opens
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GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power produces 44,444th blade in India
GE Renewable Energy announced today it has produced its 44,444th wind turbine blade at LM Wind Power’s wind turbine blade manufacturing sites in India. These blades have been manufactured in the two factories located near Bangalore, Karnataka and in Vadodara, Gujarat. Phani Gujjari, Head of Operations for LM Wind Power in India, said: “We know … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy’s LM Wind Power produces 44,444th blade in India
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Nordex receives an order for 923 MW in Australia for Acciona’s MacIntyre wind farm
Firm order of 923 MW out of potential order for approx. 1 GW as revealed on June 14, 2021.Of the potential 1 GW orders from Australia announced on June 14, 2021 via ad-hoc notification, the Nordex Group can confirm the order for the first “MacIntyre” project for 923 MW as a firm order. by July … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 923 MW in Australia for Acciona’s MacIntyre wind farm
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Nordex Receives Orders for 1,534 Megawatts of Wind Power in Q2 2021
The Nordex Group has closed the second quarter of 2021 with an order intake of 1,534.1 MW (Q2 2020: 888 MW). The intake of firm orders in the Projects segment (excluding the service business) reached a volume of 2,781.6 MW in the first half of 2021 (H1 2020: 2,531.9 MW). From April to June 2021, … Continue reading Nordex Receives Orders for 1,534 Megawatts of Wind Power in Q2 2021
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