Successful completion of construction on RWE’s first Ohio-based wind power project 250 megawatt facility represents more than $300 million investment Wind farm has capacity to generate clean energy for more than 60,000 households RWE Renewables has started commercial operation on its 250 megawatt (MW) onshore Scioto Ridge Wind Farm in the U.S. The project, located … Continue reading RWE’s U.S. Onshore Wind Farm Scioto Ridge in operation
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Proposed new Spanish measure against wind energy is plain wrong
The Spanish Government yesterday presented a new measure that, if approved, would impact the revenue of certain wind farms, which according to the Government, unduly benefit from rising carbon prices. It would apply specifically to wind farms that have been connected to the grid before 2005 and that no longer benefit from any support scheme. … Continue reading Proposed new Spanish measure against wind energy is plain wrong
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Ørsted accelerates growth to realise its full potential as a global wind energy major
In connection with the company’s Capital Markets Day, the Board of Directors today approved Ørsted’s new strategic ambition and financial guidance. Over the past decade, Ørsted has built a global market-leading position in renewable energy with a total of 12 GW of installed renewable capacity. Looking ahead, the global build-out of renewable energy is expected … Continue reading Ørsted accelerates growth to realise its full potential as a global wind energy major
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The Annual WindEurope Wind Energy Event returns to Bilbao in 2022
WindEurope and the Bilbao Exhibition Centre (BEC) today announced that the WindEurope Annual Event in 2022 will take place in Bilbao on 5-7 April. It will be the second time Bilbao has hosted the event, after 2019. It will be a full exhibition and conference, showcasing the latest in onshore and offshore wind, as wind … Continue reading The Annual WindEurope Wind Energy Event returns to Bilbao in 2022
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Siemens Gamesa’s crucial role in the green energy transition is recognized with top S&P Global Ratings ESG evaluation
S&P highlights Siemens Gamesa’s cutting edge technological solutions to tackle green energy challenges and bring significant environmental benefits to its customers The company achieved a final score of 84/100 and is ranked #5 worldwide and #1 in Spain. Siemens Gamesa is the first wind turbine manufacturer to receive this evaluation from S&P Press Contact You … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s crucial role in the green energy transition is recognized with top S&P Global Ratings ESG evaluation
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Nearly half a million workers to meet expansion of global wind energy market over next five years
New analysis from GWEC, GWO and RCG finds that 480,000 workers need to be trained to GWO standard to deliver onshore and offshore wind market forecasts safely from 2021-2025. Training is essential for jobs in construction, installation, operation and maintenance segments of the wind power value chain, and do not cover jobs in procurement, manufacturing … Continue reading Nearly half a million workers to meet expansion of global wind energy market over next five years
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Vestas to strengthen commercial setup and appoint Javier Rodriguez Diez to succeed Juan Araluce as Chief Sales Officer
The world needs a historical surge in investments in renewable energy to reach net zero by 2050[1], and as a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, Vestas seeks to play an instrumental part in helping the world eliminate CO2 emissions. The acceleration of deployment of renewables is key to these efforts, and Vestas is therefore … Continue reading Vestas to strengthen commercial setup and appoint Javier Rodriguez Diez to succeed Juan Araluce as Chief Sales Officer
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Suzlon secures new order for 252 MW wind turbines from CLP India
Supply 120 S120-140m HLT wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 2.1 MW each. Wind farm will be completed in 2022 in Sidhpur, Gujarat with a total installed capacity of 252 MW. Part of the bid won by CLP India within the framework of the Wind Tranche VIII Bid issued by the SECI.A wind project … Continue reading Suzlon secures new order for 252 MW wind turbines from CLP India
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Nordex wind turbines for wind power in France
The demands on the Nordex Group as a manufacturer of wind turbines are increasing with regard to its environmental performance – whether in the form of emission limits or the requirements for environmental product declarations (EPDs). More and more countries are setting ambitious climate targets and taking measures to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.France has … Continue reading Nordex wind turbines for wind power in France
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Capital Energy signs wind energy PPAs in Spain with Statkraft
The agreements, with a term of up to 10 years, contemplate the sale of all the wind energy produced by three Capital Energy wind farms with an installed capacity of 126 megawatts (MW).Thanks to the Power Purchase Agreements signed with Statkraft, the Spanish company continues to strengthen the financial structure of its three most mature … Continue reading Capital Energy signs wind energy PPAs in Spain with Statkraft
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Ørsted and HOFOR enters into agreement on green power for groundbreaking hydrogen project
Today, Ørsted and HOFOR (Greater Copenhagen Utility) entered into an agreement that will secure green power for part of the potential 1.3 GW Green Fuels for Denmark project to produce sustainable fuels in the Greater Copenhagen area. Avedøre Power Station, where the power from Aflandshage can be brought onshore. As part of the agreement, Ørsted and … Continue reading Ørsted and HOFOR enters into agreement on green power for groundbreaking hydrogen project
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Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
Representatives from over 50 IRENA member countries gathered for the first meeting of the Collaborative Framework for Just and Inclusive Energy Transitions. The meeting took place during the last week’s IRENA Council and was co-facilitated by the United States and South Africa. As IRENA members are stepping up action to meet global climate objectives and … Continue reading Framework on Just and Inclusive Energy Transition
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Brazil already has 14.34 GW of wind energy in 568 wind farms and more than 7,000 wind turbines in 12 states
Wind power in Brazil reached 14 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity. The reference data were published on Monday by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association (Abeeólica) and show that the total production of this energy matrix is ??equivalent to the same installed capacity of the Itaipu hydroelectric plant.In total, there are 14.34 GW of installed capacity … Continue reading Brazil already has 14.34 GW of wind energy in 568 wind farms and more than 7,000 wind turbines in 12 states
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Casa dos Ventos obtains R $ 217 million from BNDES for wind energy in Rio Grande do Norte
Wind power project developer Casa dos Ventos obtained financing of R $ 216.7 million from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) for the construction of a wind farm in Rio Grande do Norte.The Santa Martina 9 wind power plant, which is part of the Rio do Vento complex, will have a capacity of … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos obtains R $ 217 million from BNDES for wind energy in Rio Grande do Norte
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American Clean Power Association Statement on the Biden Administration’s Proposed Budget to Congress
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement today following the Biden-Harris Administration’s budget request submitted to Congress. “The American clean power industry applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s budget for targeting funds to the most crucial initiatives needed to achieve America’s energy, climate, and economic goals. These funding levels for wind, solar, and energy storage … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on the Biden Administration’s Proposed Budget to Congress
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Three hydrogen projects with RWE participation preselected for Europe-wide funding programme
Three hydrogen projects in which RWE is involved have been shortlisted for funding from the Important Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) programme: a joint project with partners from the GET H2 initiative as well as the AquaPrimus 2 and HyTechHafen-Rostock projects. This was announced today by the German Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology … Continue reading Three hydrogen projects with RWE participation preselected for Europe-wide funding programme
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EDP Renewables enters Chile with 628 MW wind energy and solar portfolio
EDP Renewables, part of EDP group, increases its worldwide footprint with its 16th market. This expansion reinforces EDPR’s strategic presence in Latin America, where it currently has 0.4 GW of operating capacity in Brazil and it is developing 1.6 GW in the Brazilian and Colombian markets. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the … Continue reading EDP Renewables enters Chile with 628 MW wind energy and solar portfolio
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Iberdrola will install the first battery in a wind power project at the Elgea-Urkilla wind farm in the Basque Country
It will have an installed capacity of 5 MW and a storage capacity of 5 MWh. It has also planned another at the Abadiño TS, with 6 MW In Spain, it has built the first battery in a photovoltaic park – Arañuelo III, in Extremadura – and will install more batteries in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) … Continue reading Iberdrola will install the first battery in a wind power project at the Elgea-Urkilla wind farm in the Basque Country
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Senator Chuck Schumer and Bank of America Vice Chairman Anne Finucane join CLEANPOWER speaker lineup
We are just two weeks out from the CLEANPOWER 2021 Virtual Summit. In case you missed it, last week ACP announced an all-star lineup of speakers including John Kerry, former Secretary of State and current Special Presidential Envoy for Climate; Gina McCarthy, White House National Climate Advisor and former head of the Environmental Protection Agency … Continue reading Senator Chuck Schumer and Bank of America Vice Chairman Anne Finucane join CLEANPOWER speaker lineup
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GE Renewable Energy wins one of the Largest Onshore Wind Contracts in South-east Asia
Contract signed with BIM Wind JSC, a joint venture company between Philippines AC Energy and Vietnam BIM Energy Holding for an 88 MW wind farm Selection of the GE Cypress turbine, GE’s largest onshore wind turbine Wind farm expected to be commissioned by the end of third quarter of 2021 Order includes a 15-year full-service … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy wins one of the Largest Onshore Wind Contracts in South-east Asia
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