Global power leader Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) joined today government leaders and partner Iberdrola, one of the world’s largest energy companies, to announce its plans for one of the world’s largest electrolyzer plants for the production of green hydrogen to be located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. This investment in Spain comes on the heels of … Continue reading Cummins Selects Spain for its Gigawatt Electrolyzer Plant & Partners with Iberdrola to Lead the Green Hydrogen Value Chain
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Top 10 countries in wind energy capacity
India comes fourth on the list. It has the second-highest wind power capacity in Asia, with a total capacity of 35 GW.China tops the chart with 221 gigawatt (GW) of installed wind capacity followed by the United States and Germany. Here are the top 10: ChinaChina has a installed wind farm capacity of 221 GW … Continue reading Top 10 countries in wind energy capacity
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Heavy hitters headline CLEANPOWER 2021 speakers
It’s been an exciting day of VIP speaker announcements for the CLEANPOWER 2021 Virtual Conference! 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 under the Obama administration; Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA); Richard Glick, Chairman of … Continue reading Heavy hitters headline CLEANPOWER 2021 speakers
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ACP CEO Heather Zichal Announces Distinguished Lineup for CLEANPOWER Conference
Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy to join Senator Joni Ernst, FERC Chairman Richard Glick, and Bezos Earth Fund’s Andrew Steer in Speaker Lineup. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its initial VIP speaker lineup for the 2021 CLEANPOWER Virtual Event on June 7-10. … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal Announces Distinguished Lineup for CLEANPOWER Conference
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Vestas wins order for EnVentus wind turbines in Asia Pacific for a 157 MW wind farm in Australia
Vestas has secured a 157 MW order from Neoen to deliver the engineering, procurement and construction of the Kaban Green Power Hub in Far North Queensland, Australia. The project will have 28 Vestas V162-5.6 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. This marks Vestas EnVentus’ first order for Asia Pacific and Australia, as well as … Continue reading Vestas wins order for EnVentus wind turbines in Asia Pacific for a 157 MW wind farm in Australia
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EDP Renewables starts commercial operations at ‘Reloj del Sol Wind Farm’ in Texas
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, through its subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC, has started commercial operation of the 209 MW “Reloj del Sol” wind farm. The wind farm has begun producing power in Zapata County, Texas. “Reloj del Sol” … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts commercial operations at ‘Reloj del Sol Wind Farm’ in Texas
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Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia launch WA’s largest wind farm
A joint venture between Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia has spawned the newly opened Yandin Wind Farm in the Wheatbelt region of Western Australia. The site for the wind farm is located on Yued lands near Dandaragan, 175km north of Perth, chosen for its ample local wind resources and proximity to the grid. The $450 million Yandin Wind Farm is was officially opened this week by Energy Minister Bill Johnston. “Congratulations to … Continue reading Alinta Energy and RATCH-Australia launch WA’s largest wind farm
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Spain, among the 10 most attractive countries for investment in wind energy
Investors continue to bet on the Spanish market for investment in renewables and keep our country tenth in the ranking, according to the 57th edition of the EY Renewable Energy Investor Attractiveness Index (RECAI). The United States and China hold the first and second place, respectively, followed by India. “Among the essential causes that explain … Continue reading Spain, among the 10 most attractive countries for investment in wind energy
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AC Energy to build Philippines’ largest wind farm
AC Energy aims to complete the project in the last quarter of 2022 and put the wind farm, which will consist of 32 wind turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa, into full commercial operation by 2023.AC Energy Corp, the power generation unit of Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corp, will build an 11.4 billion-peso ($239 million) wind farm … Continue reading AC Energy to build Philippines’ largest wind farm
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Investment in Mexico’s wind energy plummets 61% in 2021
As a result of president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s government’s efforts to favor state-owned company Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) over renewable energies, Mexico has registered a 61% drop in investments in wind power plants in 2021.The wind energy sector warned that the lack of long-term legal certainty, clear rules, permits and planning have kept investors … Continue reading Investment in Mexico’s wind energy plummets 61% in 2021
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Energiequelle orders 45 MW wind turbines from Nordex in Finland
Energiequelle, an international wind farm developer, has once again commissioned the Nordex Group to supply and install turbines in Finland. As of mid-2023, the Nordex Group is to supply eight N163/5.X turbines for the 45.6 MW “Lumivaara” project. The order also includes a Premium Service agreement for the turbines with a term of 30 years. … Continue reading Energiequelle orders 45 MW wind turbines from Nordex in Finland
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More research into innovative materials and recycling key to delivering 2050 climate neutrality with wind energy
On 4 May, the European Technology and Innovation Platform on Wind Energy (ETIPWind) with the support of WindEurope gathered cross-sectoral experts – from the wind energy sector, composite, copper, cement, rare earth industries and the European Commission – to tackle the development of new materials used in wind turbines and turbine recycling. The EU has … Continue reading More research into innovative materials and recycling key to delivering 2050 climate neutrality with wind energy
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GE Announces 302 MW Agreement with Lincoln Land Wind
Agreement includes 107 GE 2.82-127 wind turbines and 20-year FSA. Project to be completed by the end of 2021. GE and Ares have announced more than 800 MW together over the last 12 months. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected to provide 107 of GE’s 2.82-127 onshore wind turbines for the … Continue reading GE Announces 302 MW Agreement with Lincoln Land Wind
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RWE to launch innovative airborne wind energy testing site in Ireland
RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy players, is to establish its first test centre to investigate the potential of innovative airborne wind energy technologies. Planning permission to build the new facility in County Mayo, Ireland, has now been granted and construction of the site infrastructure is expected to begin later this year. RWE … Continue reading RWE to launch innovative airborne wind energy testing site in Ireland
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Enel Green Power begins construction of a 180 MW wind farm in Villar de los Navarros
The TICO WIND wind power plant will come online in early 2022 and will have the capacity to generate around 471 gigawatt-hours (GWh) per year. Enel Green Power España (EGPE) has begun the construction of a new 180 megawatt (MW) wind farm in the Zaragoza town of Villar de los Navarros. The associated investment stands … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins construction of a 180 MW wind farm in Villar de los Navarros
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Capital Energy in Soria adds 305 MW of wind energy
The commissioning of all these renewable energy facilities and their associated electricity evacuation infrastructures, located in 16 municipal districts of the province of Soria and eight of Zaragoza, will involve an investment of around 293 million eurosThe 55 wind turbines at the Corpal, San Cristóbal, Pedrecha and Cabezuelas wind farms will be capable of supplying … Continue reading Capital Energy in Soria adds 305 MW of wind energy
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New coalition of the wind energy industry and the academic world for the total recyclability of wind turbine blades
A coalition of industry and academic leaders have developed a new technology to enable circularity for thermoset composites, the material used to make wind turbine blades. The new technology delivers the final technological step on the journey towards a fully recyclable wind turbine value chain. To enable the adoption of this new technology, and to … Continue reading New coalition of the wind energy industry and the academic world for the total recyclability of wind turbine blades
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Public Sector Wind Power Purchase Agreements Support Europe’s Decarbonization
The Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management (Rijkswaterstaat) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a 22 turbine wind farm in the Port of Rotterdam that is being developed by the utility Eneco. The wind farm will be on land owned by the Rijkswaterstaat. It will generate 400 GWh of electricity a … Continue reading Public Sector Wind Power Purchase Agreements Support Europe’s Decarbonization
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The wind breaks in one day all the brands of wind energy production of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
The favorable wind weather conditions in recent days and the recent installation of two new wind farms in Arrecife and Puerto del Rosario have made the Lanzarote-Fuerteventura system, interconnected for more than 30 years, surpassed yesterday , May 13, 2021, all the maximum wind and renewable energy production, according to data from the Electricity Control … Continue reading The wind breaks in one day all the brands of wind energy production of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
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New partnership to help set up solar, wind power plants in Oman
New solar and wind power plants could soon be set up in Oman, under an agreement between local company Anvwar Asian Investments (AAI), and a consortium of international investors. The move is expected to reduce Oman’s dependence on fossil fuel-based sources of energy, such as oil and gas, which is also part of the objectives … Continue reading New partnership to help set up solar, wind power plants in Oman
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