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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Wind power auctioning bounces back with 160% year-on-year rise in Q1 2021
According to the latest GWEC Market Intelligence, nearly 7 GW of wind power capacity was auctioned globally in Q1 2021 – a 160% year-on-year increase compared to Q1 2020, which saw only 2.7 GW auctioned due to a slowdown caused by the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Offshore wind accounted for the majority of … Continue reading Wind power auctioning bounces back with 160% year-on-year rise in Q1 2021
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ADB signs $116m green loan to develop 144 MW wind power in Vietnam
The loan forms part of a $173 million green loan project financing package arranged and syndicated by ADB as mandated lead arranger and bookrunner. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $116 million green loan with Lien Lap Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Lien Lap), Phong Huy Wind Power Joint Stock Company (Phong Huy), and … Continue reading ADB signs $116m green loan to develop 144 MW wind power in Vietnam
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Political will is needed to double wind power capacity in Mexico
The Mexican Wind Energy Association (Amdee) pointed out that Mexico could double its installed capacity in this type of energy in less than 5 years; however, it takes will, legal certainty and respect for the laws.The president of the Amdee, Leopoldo Rodríguez, said during his participation in Mexico WindPower 2021, that today there is no … Continue reading Political will is needed to double wind power capacity in Mexico
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Siemens Gamesa to supply largest wind farm in the Philippines
The 160 MW order with renewable players UPC Renewables and AC Energy Corporation marks turnaround in wind projects in the Philippines following suspension of new projects for multiple years. Balaoi and Caunayan wind farm will operate with 18 SG 5.0-145 and 14 SG 5.0-132 turbines and are expected to be installed in 2022. 5-year service … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply largest wind farm in the Philippines
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New video shows why wind energy is reliable, even when winds slow and the sun sets
What happens when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine? This is probably the most frequently asked question about clean energy—is it reliable? The answer is a resounding yes. The U.S. already has enough wind and utility-scale solar capacity to power 50 million American homes, and that number is growing fast. States like … Continue reading New video shows why wind energy is reliable, even when winds slow and the sun sets
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GE to Deliver Cypress turbines for 88 MW Wind Farm in Finland
GE Renewable Energy secures another win for its Cypress platform in the Nordics, and will supply 16 of its 5.5 MW-158 Cypress wind turbines to the Puskakorpi wind farm. Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners acquires the project from co-development partners Smart Windpower, Mincovest and GE Renewable Energy. Societe Generale selected by GE Energy Financial Services to … Continue reading GE to Deliver Cypress turbines for 88 MW Wind Farm in Finland
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IRENA and Siemens Energy Sign Partnership Agreement
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has today signed a partnership agreement with Siemens Energy aimed at advancing the global energy transition. Under the agreement, the organisations will strengthen collaboration on the application of technology to advance and deepen the transition to renewable energy around the world. The wide-ranging scope of collaboration extends to a … Continue reading IRENA and Siemens Energy Sign Partnership Agreement
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EDP plans to deploy more than 1 billion euros in Galicia over the next decade
This morning, the President of the Xunta de Galicia received a delegation from the energy group headed by Miguel Stilwell, CEO of the EDP Group. The company is one of the leading wind power operators in Galicia, where it operates 9 wind farms with a combined installed capacity of 264 MW. Miguel Stilwell presented EDP’s … Continue reading EDP plans to deploy more than 1 billion euros in Galicia over the next decade
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What to do with wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life
The problem of what to do with wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life has grabbed plenty of headlines over the past year. Although the handwringing may not match reality (for example 10 times as many plastic plates and cups end up in U.S. landfills compared to turbine blades), industry and research … Continue reading What to do with wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life
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RP Global sells its French wind farm project “Le Champvoisin” to clearvise
RP Global, a leading renewable energy developer and investor, announces the sale of its most recent project, the 12 MW wind farm “Le Champvoisin”, to the German independent power producer (IPP) clearvise AG. The deal follows the recent closing of the €24M project financing and includes a 20-year PPA from the French government, one of the … Continue reading RP Global sells its French wind farm project “Le Champvoisin” to clearvise
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American Clean Power Association Announces CLEANPOWER 2021 Panels
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released details of the Trade, Offshore, Tax Equity, and Transmission panels for the 2021 CLEANPOWER Virtual Event on June 7-10. How Trade Laws are Impacting Clean Energy DeploymentTuesday, June | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET While the future of clean energy remains bright, its strong momentum may … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Announces CLEANPOWER 2021 Panels
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Pattern Energy signs PPA with Uniper for wind power in New Mexico
Pattern Energy Group LP today announced a deal to supply up to 219 GWh of electricity annually from a wind farm in New Mexico to Uniper over a 15-year term.Western Spirit Wind will use 377 wind turbines by General Electric.The wind power purchase agreement (PPA) has been struck for electricity from the 1,050-MW Western Spirit … Continue reading Pattern Energy signs PPA with Uniper for wind power in New Mexico
Continue readingVietnam wind power sector attractive to investors
With an increasing demand for electricity in Vietnam, the wind power construction sector has flourished, with local and foreign firms getting in on the action. A top executive at Coteccons, one of the biggest realty firms in the country, told media the firm may invest in wind power construction due to the opportunities on offer. … Continue reading Vietnam wind power sector attractive to investors
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