Nordex Group is currently installing the first N163/5.X turbines at the Karahka wind farm in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland, commissioned by a consortium consisting of Finnish energy supplier Helen Ltd and the Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund. The unique feature of this wind farm is that it employs Nordex’s first in-house developed hybrid concrete … Continue reading Nordex installs the first wind turbines with 168-meter hybrid towers of its own development
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Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community
The company will invest 40 million euros in this new wind installation, located in the province of Tarragona, which will generate energy equivalent to the consumption of 26,700 homes. Naturgy maintains its commitment to the development of renewable energies in Catalonia, after the incorporation of four new wind farms to its portfolio in the Community. … Continue reading Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community
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HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, inaugurated the ‘Wonders of Wind: Double Down to Reach 3xRenewables by 2030’ exhibit in the blue zone at COP28. Inspired by the global call to triple … Continue reading HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
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China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
A wind power facility with an electricity generating capacity of more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) a year was put into full-capacity production and connected to the grid in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, and is the country’s largest onshore wind power base currently in operation. A project of China’s leading nuclear … Continue reading China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
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Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
The Swedish Baltic Sea port of Trelleborg is using ENERCON wind turbines to transition to renewable energies. The port operator is installing two E-82/2.35 MW WECs in order to supply ships located at the port with green shore-side power in future. Together with an own solar park, they are expected to meet the energy requirements … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
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North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
This past Halloween, wind energy researchers, educators, students, and industry members, as well as government and nonprofit representatives from around the world, gathered in a hotel ballroom in Broomfield, Colorado, for a critical purpose: an impromptu costume contest. It was the All Hallows’ Eve Banquet, capping off day two of the North American Wind Energy … Continue reading North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
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Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
IN November, wind energy production reached record highs in France and Italy and was the highest for a November month in Germany. Solar production also broke records for a November month in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. In this context, prices on the main European electricity markets remained stable, with prices rising in Nord Pool, … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
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Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
In the discussion about state subsidies for business energy, ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff points to the expansion of onshore wind energy as a long-term solution. At the Handelsblatt Industrial Summit 2023 in Minden (7–8 December) today, he highlighted the role of onshore wind energy as a partner to business and industry: ‘Onshore wind is … Continue reading Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
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France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects
France’s “Figaro” reported on November 23, that the French energy minister announced on the 23rd through 54 onshore wind farm project applications, the total power of the project is 931 megawatt-hours, the average price of the tender is 86.94 euros per megawatt-hour. Report source: https://renews.biz/89696/54-onshore-wind-farms-win-in-latest-french-tender/ The French media said the government has set ambitious targets … Continue reading France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects
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Barbados develops its first wind power plant
Barbados has selected the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as lead transaction advisor as the Caribbean country seeks to build its first onshore wind farm with a capacity of 30 to 50 MW. The partnership agreement between Barbados and IFC was signed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28). The Lamberts project, which … Continue reading Barbados develops its first wind power plant
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TotalEnergies signs investment agreement for wind energy project in Kazakhstan
TotalEnergies has announced the signing of an investment agreement for the Mirny wind energy project in Kazakhstan. This project aims to develop a wind power plant in the Mirny region, which is expected to generate clean, renewable energy to supply thousands of homes in the country. The investment agreement has been signed between TotalEnergies and … Continue reading TotalEnergies signs investment agreement for wind energy project in Kazakhstan
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OX2 has handed over the Marhult wind farm in Sweden to Octopus Energy Generation
OX2 has handed over the Marhult wind farm in Uppvidinge municipality, Sweden, to Octopus Energy Generation. The wind farm comprises 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 32 MW. OX2 and Octopus Energy Generation signed a contract to construct the Marhult wind farm in February 2022. The yearly production is estimated to be … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Marhult wind farm in Sweden to Octopus Energy Generation
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GLOBAL CLIMATE TARGETS UNDER THREAT WITHOUT A SECURE WIND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN
New report outlines route for global supply chain resilience and growth, based on industry and government cooperation DOWNLOAD THE REPORT HERE Bottlenecks in the global wind industry supply chain could leave the world with only three-quarters of the wind energy installations needed for a 1.5°C pathway by 2030, i.e. a 650 GW gap to meet … Continue reading GLOBAL CLIMATE TARGETS UNDER THREAT WITHOUT A SECURE WIND ENERGY SUPPLY CHAIN
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New strategies to achieve renewable energy goals for 2030
Renewable energy capacity must triple by 2030 to meet the climate goals set out in the Paris Agreement. This means that solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power will need to be the main drivers of this growth. India has already made significant progress in increasing its solar capacity, increasing it 35-fold in recent years. Furthermore, … Continue reading New strategies to achieve renewable energy goals for 2030
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China’s wind, solar and hydropower capacity exceeds 1.4 TW
China has become a global leader in renewable energy with total installed capacity exceeding 1.4 TW, a milestone that shows the country’s commitment to renewable energy. China’s National Energy Administration (NEA) announced last week that renewable energy now accounts for approximately 49.9% of the country’s total electricity generation capacity. According to the NEA, this impressive … Continue reading China’s wind, solar and hydropower capacity exceeds 1.4 TW
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Vestas and DTEK sign MOU on Ukraine’s largest wind energy project
Vestas and DTEK today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) at COP28 to collaborate on the construction of the second phase of the Tyligulska wind farm in the southern part of Ukraine. The agreement outlines the conditions and desire to build the 384 MW second phase of the Tyligulska wind project. The first phase of … Continue reading Vestas and DTEK sign MOU on Ukraine’s largest wind energy project
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Solar Power Poised to Dominate Global Renewable Energy Market
Solar power is set to emerge as the leading choice in renewable energy development worldwide by the end of this year, as increasing installation costs of other technologies drive up their prices. According to a report by Fitch Solutions, global renewable energy capacity is projected to expand by approximately 380 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, with … Continue reading Solar Power Poised to Dominate Global Renewable Energy Market
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Ethiopia partners with AMEA Power for wind energy project
Ethiopia has taken a significant step towards achieving its renewable energy goals with the signing of an agreement with AMEA Power, a recognized player in the renewable energy sector. The deal involves the construction of a 300-megawatt wind farm, known as the Aysha project, which upon completion will serve as the country’s largest wind power … Continue reading Ethiopia partners with AMEA Power for wind energy project
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Civil society must not wait for regulation, but lead the transition
“We are seeing a surge in renewableenergy and the substitution of fossil fuels in the electric system is within our grasp. The capitaland technology required are there and available, and the demand and the opportunity inrenewable energy is greater than ever.” said José Manuel Entrecanales, chairman and CEO ofACCIONA, during his involvement today in a … Continue reading Civil society must not wait for regulation, but lead the transition
Continue readingKazakhstan signs deals for 3 GW of wind power
abia’s ACWA Power to build wind farms with a total capacity of 3 gigawatts (GW), the Kazakh government said. The farms will be built in the southern Zhambyl region, the southeastern Zhetysu region and either Kostanai or Akmola regions in the north, it said. The government gave no other details on the projects, but President … Continue reading Kazakhstan signs deals for 3 GW of wind power
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