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Enel Green Power and FNM sign agreement for green hydrogen development

Examining and identifying the best way to supply green hydrogen – produced exclusively using renewable energy – for mobility by rail in Lombardy, as part of the “H2IseO” project. This is the aim of the memorandum of understanding signed by FNM and Enel Green Power. The agreement, signed by FNM Chairman Andrea Gibelli and Enel … Continue reading Enel Green Power and FNM sign agreement for green hydrogen development

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Guarantees of Origin are key to a cost-effective wind energy transition

On 12 January, WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at the “ENR Enterprise” conference on Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Guarantees of Origin (GOs) in France. GOs are used to trace green electricity in the power system. They are essential for PPAs as they prove the link between renewable energy producers and consumers – and give … Continue reading Guarantees of Origin are key to a cost-effective wind energy transition

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Vestas receives Baa1 credit rating, underlining Vestas’ strong liquidity profile and expectations for the wind power industry

Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (“Moody’s”) has assigned a Baa1 long-term issuer credit rating to Vestas Wind Systems A/S (“Vestas”), with a stable outlook. Moody’s states: “The sustained growth expectation combined with the gradual expansion into the offshore segment should support continued income growth and higher margin levels going forward. The rating further positively reflects Vestas’ … Continue reading Vestas receives Baa1 credit rating, underlining Vestas’ strong liquidity profile and expectations for the wind power industry

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China’s wind energy maintains growth in 2020

China’s renewable energy generation rose 8.4 percent year on year to 2.21 trillion kWh in 2020, the National Energy Administration (NEA) said Saturday. By the end of last year, the total national installed capacity of renewable energy generation had hit 934 million kilowatts, up 17.5 percent year on year. Meanwhile, the country wasted less renewable … Continue reading China’s wind energy maintains growth in 2020

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RES4Africa Foundation welcomes the Nordex Group as Supporting Member

RES4Africa’s member network grows: already engaged as renewAfrica partner, the Nordex Group decided to scale up its membership in RES4Africa Foundation following the positive collaboration of the past months. In addition to the renewAfrica Initiative, the Group will now support the Foundation in all its activities and programmes implemented throughout the African continent.Based in Germany, … Continue reading RES4Africa Foundation welcomes the Nordex Group as Supporting Member

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Enel Green Power breaks its own record for renewable capacity built in a single year

Enel Green Power built 3,106 MW of renewable capacity in 2020, beating its previous record, which it set in 2019 with 3,029 MW. Enel Green Power (EGP)[1] has set a new record in 2020 by building 3,106 MW of new renewable capacity all over the world, 77 MW more (+2.5%) compared to the renewable capacity … Continue reading Enel Green Power breaks its own record for renewable capacity built in a single year

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Wind energy in Italy, Enercon wind turbines for 190 MW wind farms

Supply agreement comprises 46 E-138 EP3 E2 and E-115 EP3 E3 wind energy converters for five projects in Italy and Great Britain. ENERCON has signed a framework agreement with the Italian energy group ERG covering 190 MW for five projects in Italy and Great Britain. As part of the agreement, ENERCON will supply a total of … Continue reading Wind energy in Italy, Enercon wind turbines for 190 MW wind farms

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Siemens Gamesa starts fiscal year 2021 with solid financial performance

Siemens Gamesa registered a solid start to fiscal year 2021, supported particularly by strong performance in Offshore and Service that led to an increase in revenue year-on-year and a positive EBIT margin pre-PPA and before integration and restructuring costs. The company also reported a strong financial position and an order book that evidences the company … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa starts fiscal year 2021 with solid financial performance

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RWE Renewables and SkySails Power harness high-altitude winds for innovative power generation

RWE Renewables GmbH and SkySails Power GmbH have high-flying ambitions. They are planning to fly a 120-sqm kite to a height of up to 400 metres above ground to utilise high-altitude winds for generating electricity. The two companies have now entered a collaboration agreement on this pilot project. RWE is purchasing an innovative airborne wind … Continue reading RWE Renewables and SkySails Power harness high-altitude winds for innovative power generation

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EDPR is awarded with 187 MW at the Spanish & Italian renewable auctions

The awards achieved in both auctions will consolidate EDPR’s portfolio in Spain and Italy and will allow its participation in the boost of the green energy that is expected in these markets over the next decade. EDPR, a world leader in the renewable energy sector and the third largest wind energy producer in the world, … Continue reading EDPR is awarded with 187 MW at the Spanish & Italian renewable auctions

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DecomBlades consortium awarded funding for wind turbine blade recycling project

A consortium consisting of ten project partners has received funding from Innovation Fund Denmark for the three-year ‘DecomBlades’ project which seeks to provide basis for commercialization of sustainable techniques for recycling wind turbine blades. Ten months after becoming carbon neutral, the Science Based Targets initiative verifies that Siemens Gamesa’s emission reduction strategy is aligned with … Continue reading DecomBlades consortium awarded funding for wind turbine blade recycling project

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A gust of growth in China makes 2020 a record year for wind energy

The 2020 new wind power capacity figures for China, released yesterday by the National Energy Administration (NEA), are truly formidable. The NEA announced that a staggering 71.7 GW of new wind capacity was installed last year – more than double China’s previous annual growth record and far exceeding GWEC’s Q3 2020 expectations. Ben Backwell, CEO … Continue reading A gust of growth in China makes 2020 a record year for wind energy

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The wind power sector values the results of the auction in Spain

The megawatts awarded to wind power in the auction held on January 26, 2021 will represent an investment of more than 1,000 million euros, helping to guarantee employment for more than 30,000 people.The design of the next auctions must be fine-tuned to guarantee the rate of advance of each technology identified in the PNIEC, generating … Continue reading The wind power sector values the results of the auction in Spain

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Onshore wind energy scores lowest ever price under new Spanish auction design

Spain auctioned a total of 3 GW of renewable energy capacity in its January 2021 tender. The first tender under the new Spanish auction design resulted in the lowest ever prices for new wind energy in Europe. The lowest wind energy bid was awarded at a price of €20/MWh. The wind bids ranged from €20/MWh … Continue reading Onshore wind energy scores lowest ever price under new Spanish auction design

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Record 15 GW of new wind turbines ordered in 2020

Despite the ongoing pandemic, both onshore and offshore orders saw an increase in sales. European countries ordered 8.2 GW of onshore wind turbines – a 13% increase compared to 2019. Offshore orders grew six-fold compared to the previous year to 6.4 GW. The 104 orders came from 19 different countries over the year. The United … Continue reading Record 15 GW of new wind turbines ordered in 2020

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Lake Turkana Wind Power, Clir to enhance Africa’s largest wind farm

Clir Renewables has announced a partnership agreement with Lake Turkana Wind Power (LTWP), leaders in African renewable energy generation. The company said it will enhance LTWP’s wind farm performance tracking and support its Kenya-based team. Clir Renewables is a Software as a Service company in the renewable energy industry. The cloud-based AI platform provides asset … Continue reading Lake Turkana Wind Power, Clir to enhance Africa’s largest wind farm

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Capital Energy closes with GE the supply of wind turbines for a 39 MW wind farm in Andalusia

Capital Energy has closed a wind power purchase agreement with the manufacturer General Electric (GE) for the acquisition of wind turbines for the Loma de los Pinos wind farm, located in the province of Seville, whose installed power will be 39 megawatts (MW ) and that will involve a total investment of more than 36 … Continue reading Capital Energy closes with GE the supply of wind turbines for a 39 MW wind farm in Andalusia

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RWE to divest a stake of 24% in four onshore wind farms in Texas to Greencoat

RWE, one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies, has signed an agreement with Greencoat to sell a 24% stake in four RWE onshore wind farms in Texas. This accounts for a total pro-rata installed capacity of 207 megawatts (MW). The agreed purchase price of around USD 160 million corresponds to an enterprise value of around … Continue reading RWE to divest a stake of 24% in four onshore wind farms in Texas to Greencoat

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Siemens Gamesa supplies its 5.X wind turbines to Finnish wind power

Siemens Gamesa to supply 14 SG 5.8-155 turbines optimized for the Alajoki-Peuralinna site in central Finland, with high towers for maximum wind production, with a total height reaching 240 meters. The deal strengthens partnership with wind power company Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy, following both onshore and offshore projects between the two companies Deal in Finland adds … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa supplies its 5.X wind turbines to Finnish wind power

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Women in Wind Global Leadership Program kicks off call for application for 2021

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) have opened the call for applications for the third edition of their joint Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. The program is designed to accelerate the careers of women in the wind industry, facilitating empowerment and career development by … Continue reading Women in Wind Global Leadership Program kicks off call for application for 2021

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