China was the first country in the world to harness the power of wind. The first windmills were believed to be used as early as 200 B.C. during the Qin Dynasty, using wind power to grind grain and irrigate and drain water for agriculture. Travelers and merchants are believed by historians to have spread this … Continue reading China is taking wind energy seriously
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Vestas signs new EUR 2,000 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
Vestas has signed a EUR 2,000 million revolving multi-currency credit facility with a group of leading banks. The facility’s margin will be closely linked to Vestas’ sustainability KPIs, and will support Vestas’ ambitions to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy, and drive technological innovation. The facility, which is available for general corporate purposes, including guarantees … Continue reading Vestas signs new EUR 2,000 million sustainability-linked revolving credit facility
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Renault group signs agreement with Iberdrola to reach zero carbon footprint in its factories
Renault Group and Iberdrola today signed a strategic partnership to reduce the CO2 emissions of Renault’s energy consumption in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Iberdrola will supply green energy on a long-term basis, while implementing heat electrification and energy efficiency systems at the manufacturer’s facilities. Additionally, Iberdrola will analyse on-site renewable projects, electrify mobility … Continue reading Renault group signs agreement with Iberdrola to reach zero carbon footprint in its factories
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Enel Green Power Italia commissions a 14.4 MW wind farm in Partanna, Sicily
The wind farm will produce around 40 GWh/year from renewable sources while avoiding the emission of about 18,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. Enel Green Power Italia commissions the Partanna wind farm in Sicily. The facility is located in Contrada Magaggiari, in the province of Trapani, and has six 2.4 MW wind … Continue reading Enel Green Power Italia commissions a 14.4 MW wind farm in Partanna, Sicily
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Elecnor has been awarded the construction project for a new wind farm in Brazil for EUR 44 million
Elecnor, the Spanish group specialising in infrastructures, power, services and telecommunications, has been awarded the construction project for a new wind farm in Brazil for EUR 44 million. The Tucano wind farm which will be located in the municipalities of Tucano, Araci and Biritinga, is being promoted by the Brazilian company AES Brasil, part of … Continue reading Elecnor has been awarded the construction project for a new wind farm in Brazil for EUR 44 million
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Wind energy can power 3.3 million new jobs worldwide over next five years
Wind power will continue to deliver record growth of new installations over the next five years, and make crucial contributions to economic recovery around the world. A new analysis by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) shows that wind can power 3.3 million jobs over the next five years in a dynamic supply chain across … Continue reading Wind energy can power 3.3 million new jobs worldwide over next five years
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Five ACP members listed among the world’s 100 most influential companies
The hard work of ACP’s member companies is literally changing the world as we combat the climate crisis and build a 21st century clean energy economy. Their projects are shifting the ways we power our lives and deploying the technologies of the future. And people are taking notice—five ACP members were just featured on the … Continue reading Five ACP members listed among the world’s 100 most influential companies
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Door to 1.5°C Still Open Says Francesco La Camera Following Biden Leaders Summit on Climate
The door is still open to achieve the 1.5°C goal by mid-century but the priority now is to move away from pledges and firmly towards implementation, said Francesco La Camera, Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). His comments were made in the aftermath of the recently concluded Leaders Summit on Climate hosted by … Continue reading Door to 1.5°C Still Open Says Francesco La Camera Following Biden Leaders Summit on Climate
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Nordex receives an order for 35 MW of wind power from the Netherlands
Nordex Group has received an order for the delivery of 3- and 4-MW wind turbines in the Netherlands comprising 35 MW. Windpark Greenport Venlo B.V. has ordered five N133 / 4.8 wind turbines of the Delta4000 series with tower hub heights of 135 m and three N117 / 3675 turbines with tower hub heights of … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 35 MW of wind power from the Netherlands
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The E-160 EP5 E1 was converted at the Wieringermeer wind energy test site
On Friday afternoon, the project team successfully completed the conversion of the E-160 EP5 E1. The more powerful prototype of the E-160 EP5 E2 at the Wieringermeer wind energy test site in the province of North Holland has been fitted with a new generator and hub. In addition, changes were made to the E-module. The … Continue reading The E-160 EP5 E1 was converted at the Wieringermeer wind energy test site
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The clean energy transition is already happening—the proof is all around us
Here’s a myth that needs to be put to bed—we’re just starting the clean energy transition. In reality, clean energy arrived years ago and power sources like wind and solar are supplying affordable, reliable, clean electricity to millions of U.S. homes and businesses. Clean energy isn’t a niche product or novelty; it’s a major American … Continue reading The clean energy transition is already happening—the proof is all around us
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RWE’s US onshore wind farm Panther Creek III undergoes repower
133 wind turbines on site will see increased efficiency. Used blades to be sustainably recycled. Wind power project, located in Sterling County, Texas, began production in third quarter of 2009. Repower expected to be complete by third quarter of 2021. RWE Renewables has partnered with GE Renewable Energy to repower its Panther Creek III onshore … Continue reading RWE’s US onshore wind farm Panther Creek III undergoes repower
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EDP Renewables and MSD sign long-term 40 MW PPA for a wind power project in Spain
The contract duration is 15 years and the project, located in Albacete, is expected to start operations in 2023. EDP Renewables, a world leader in the renewable energy sector and the world’s third largest wind power producer, has signed a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with pharmaceutical company MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., … Continue reading EDP Renewables and MSD sign long-term 40 MW PPA for a wind power project in Spain
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Statkraft plans first wind farm in Germany
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, is planning to develop and construct its first own wind farm in Germany. Up to six wind turbines with a total capacity of up to 36 megawatts are to be installed in the Wesertal valley in northern Hesse by 2025. The concession agreement for the use of the … Continue reading Statkraft plans first wind farm in Germany
Continue readingBiden’s climate summit could mark a new beginning
On Earth Day, the world’s political leaders gathered at US President Joe Biden’s climate summit. If the world’s three largest economic blocs agree on the importance of carbon pricing, the summit will send a strong signal across the world. Opinion piece by Statkraft CEO, Christian Rynning-Tønnesen The period leading up to the UN Climate Change … Continue reading Biden’s climate summit could mark a new beginning
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Romanian coal miners skill centre to fully take off
It is crucial to take coal regions along in the European energy transition – we need a just transition. In practice this means that new jobs need to be created for fossil fuel workers – and they need to be trained to fill these jobs. This is the only way for coal regions to go … Continue reading Romanian coal miners skill centre to fully take off
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Ukraine will benefit from wind energy but policy fixes are needed for a quicker expansion
On 20 February WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson participated in the Ukrainian Wind Energy Association’s (UWEA) annual event on Ukraine’s “transition from green tariffs to market conditions”. He discussed how wind energy developments can be beneficial for Ukraine and how the country could design its future financing models. Ukraine has 1.3 GW of wind energy capacity … Continue reading Ukraine will benefit from wind energy but policy fixes are needed for a quicker expansion
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The best red states jobs plan in a generation
Fifty-one years ago, Americans marked the first Earth Day – led by a Republican Congressman serving as its pioneering co-chairman. It was truly a bipartisan day for the country. Months later, a Republican President, Richard Nixon signed into existence the Environmental Protection Agency and heralded the passage of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Endangered … Continue reading The best red states jobs plan in a generation
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Applauds Biden Administration on Successful Leaders Summit on Climate
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?today issued the following statement at the close of U.S. Climate Action Week and the Biden administration’s successful Leaders Summit on Climate. “This has been a groundbreaking summit for climate action, shining a light on the growing global marketplace for clean energy. The Summit showcased a powerful global demand signal … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Applauds Biden Administration on Successful Leaders Summit on Climate
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Decarbonisation through electrification
Although climate change is one of the biggest challenges of our time, it holds immense opportunities for creative and innovative solutions. Vattenfall has a unique position to seize these opportunities and transform itself and other emitting industries on an unprecedented scale. Vattenfall’s goal to enable fossil-free living within one generation means making its own energy … Continue reading Decarbonisation through electrification
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