Vestas has secured an order for the supply of wind turbines at the 25 MW Torshavn onshore wind project, located on the outskirts of the Faroese capital, from Vindrøkt Sp / f, owned by Røkt and Effo. Six Vestas V117-4.2 MW wind turbines will power the Torshavn project, which will more than double the total … Continue reading Vestas to expand wind power capacity in the Faroe Islands
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Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines at Peru’s largest wind farm
The Punta Lomitas wind farm is ENGIE’s first wind project in the country Punta Lomitas will be equipped with 50 units of the SG 5.0-145 onshore turbine, operating between 5 MW – 5.2 MW, for a total capacity of 260 MW Peru aims to reach 15% of clean energy generation by 2030, tripling its current … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines at Peru’s largest wind farm
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Wind energy in Burgos, Capital Energy advances in the development of the Cerevil and Cerecol wind farms
The development of both wind power facilities, located in 14 municipal terms -Merindad de Río Ubierna; Valley of the Navas; Rodilla Monastery; Rublacedo de Abajo; Villayerno; Morquillas; Ferrets; Burgos; Ash Knee; Santa María del Invierno; Santa Olalla de Bureba; Castil de Peones; Quintanavides and Alcocero de Mola-, will involve the investment of around 178 million … Continue reading Wind energy in Burgos, Capital Energy advances in the development of the Cerevil and Cerecol wind farms
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Africa’s untold story: how the digital revolution is also helping renewables
In Africa, disruptive technologies are accelerating innovation and development and facilitating the energy transition. These stories are being told in a series of webinars by RES4AFRICA focusing on the relationship between digitalization and clean energy. Stories about Africa are often peppered with platitudes and false myths that risk biasing the way we see this vast … Continue reading Africa’s untold story: how the digital revolution is also helping renewables
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Statkraft to build its first wind power plants in Chile
Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable energy generator, will build its first wind farms in Chile, expanding its renewable energy generation capacity in the South American country amid an increasing demand for hydro, wind and solar power in the southernmost nation in the world. Combined with the company’s existing hydropower assets, Statkraft will reach a generating capacity … Continue reading Statkraft to build its first wind power plants in Chile
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Spain, seventh country in the EU in investments in wind energy in 2020 with 1,500 million euros
Spain has been the European market with the highest activity in the acquisition of onshore wind power projects and installations, with 2,500 million euros for a total of 2.4 GW of wind power.European wind invested 43 billion euros in 2020, covering 20 GW of power for new wind farms to be built in the coming … Continue reading Spain, seventh country in the EU in investments in wind energy in 2020 with 1,500 million euros
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IRENA and China State Grid Agree to Advance Transition Through Power System Enhancements
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), have today signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see the two organisations work closely to support grid enhancements, system flexibility and sector-coupling in China and IRENA’s Clean Energy Corridor regions. The agreement aims to advance the global energy … Continue reading IRENA and China State Grid Agree to Advance Transition Through Power System Enhancements
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Nordex supplies the VSB Group with wind turbines for a total of 42 MW of wind power to Poland
In March, the Nordex Group received an order from the VSB Group to supply turbines in the 3MW class in Poland. The project developer has ordered 11 turbines for a wind cluster in Poland totalling about 42 MW of installed capacity. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the turbines covering a period … Continue reading Nordex supplies the VSB Group with wind turbines for a total of 42 MW of wind power to Poland
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EDP Renewables starts operation of Serracapriola wind farm in Italy
It is one of the first wind farms of the Italian auction held in October 2019 to be connected to the grid. It has seven wind turbines and an installed capacity of 28 MW. With the commissioning of this project, EDPR’s operational capacity in Italy rises to 299 MW. EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), global leader in … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts operation of Serracapriola wind farm in Italy
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Acciona’s shareholders approve Renewables Business’ IPO at Extraordinary Meeting
ACCIONA’s shareholders today authorized in an Extraordinary Meeting the sale of shares of Corporación ACCIONA Energías Renovables (ACCIONA Energía), through an initial public offering. The company’s Shareholders Meeting has authorized ACCIONA’s Board of Directors to carry out the flotation process “whenever it deems appropriate”, adopting the necessary decisions “including (…) fixing the size of the … Continue reading Acciona’s shareholders approve Renewables Business’ IPO at Extraordinary Meeting
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Enercon initiates fund platform for institutional investors
In order to advance the marketing of onshore wind projects in Germany and Europe, ENERCON has initiated a fund platform for investors. The ‘ENERCON Wind Onshore Deutschland I’ fund has been launched as the first investment product. The fund has been designed as a closed-ended reserved alternative investment fund (S.A., SICAV-RAIF). The fund was able … Continue reading Enercon initiates fund platform for institutional investors
Continue readingStatkraft to build 102 MW wind farm project in Chile
Statkraft will build three onshore wind power plants with a combined capacity of 102 megawatt (MW) in Chile, its first such units in the South American country. In total, the Torsa wind power project is expected to produce more than 300 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable energy annually once fully operational by December 2022, enough … Continue reading Statkraft to build 102 MW wind farm project in Chile
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Azerbaijan aims developing use of wind energy
Plans to develop the use of offshore wind energy have been discussed in Azerbaijan, reports Trend referring to the Azerbaijan Ministry of Energy. The discussions were held with the participation of representatives from the Ministry of Energy, the World Bank, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and international consulting companies within the development of offshore wind … Continue reading Azerbaijan aims developing use of wind energy
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Nordex receives an order for 20 wind turbines for 72 MW wind power in Germany
Dirkshof ordered twenty N117 / 3600 turbines from the Nordex Group for the “Reussenkoege” city wind farm in Germany. The order also includes a premium service contract that covers a five-year period with a three-time option to extend for another five years. The “Reussenkoege” city wind farm is a repowering project in North Frisia, near … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 20 wind turbines for 72 MW wind power in Germany
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Enercon supplies 305 MW of wind power with E-160 EP5 wind turbines in Canada
ENERCON is proud to announce the first contract for the EP5 model in North America! The agreement with Potentia Renewables totals 305 MW and is a clear step towards the increased focus on international markets. The 55 E-160 EP5 E3 wind energy converter will be installed at the Jenner 1, Jenner 2 and Jenner 3 … Continue reading Enercon supplies 305 MW of wind power with E-160 EP5 wind turbines in Canada
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EDP Renováveis announces Asset rotation deal of a 405 MW wind energy in the US
It has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement with funds managed by Greencoat Capital to sell a 55% equity stake in a wind portfolio comprising two winds farms; The total consideration of the transaction corresponds to an Enterprise Value (100%) of $720 million, which translates into an Enterprise Value of $1.8 million/MW; This transaction is … Continue reading EDP Renováveis announces Asset rotation deal of a 405 MW wind energy in the US
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Capital Energy advances in the development of the Cunca wind farm
This wind energy facility, located in the municipality of Vila de Cruces, will have an installed power of 22.5 megawatts (MW) and its development will involve an investment of about 20 million euros.The five wind turbines of this fourth Capital Energy wind farm in Galicia will be capable of supplying clean energy to more than … Continue reading Capital Energy advances in the development of the Cunca wind farm
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Goldwind implements its first wind energy project in Italy
Goldwind’s Alcamo II wind farm in Italy has been completed. This is the first global cooperation project between Goldwind and RWE (Rhein Energy Group), which will provide Italian Sofidel Group with green and clean energy. Thanks to Goldwind’s rich experience in international projects, Alcamo II was completed on schedule with high standards under the circumstances … Continue reading Goldwind implements its first wind energy project in Italy
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Nordex secures an order for 187 MW of wind power in Turkey
Nordex is further expanding its presence in Turkey: at the end of March, Caba Grup ordered 39 N133 / 4800 wind turbines of the Delta4000 series for the second phase of construction of the “Istanbul” wind farm. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the wind turbines for a period of 15 years. … Continue reading Nordex secures an order for 187 MW of wind power in Turkey
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New RWE onshore wind farm in Italy produces green electricity for Sofidel
Long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) decisive lever for RWE’s 13.6 megawatt wind powe project in Sicily.Sofidel will be the sole corporate off-taker contracting 26 gigawatt hours per yearGreen energy from Alcamo II contributes to Italian Sofidel Group, one of the leading companies in tissue paper production, achieving its sustainability goals: 40% emissions per ton of … Continue reading New RWE onshore wind farm in Italy produces green electricity for Sofidel
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