Renewable energy has begun to dominate new electric generation capacity additions over the past several years for a variety of reasons– plummeting technology costs, increasing efficiency, and corresponding demand from the public and private sector, among others. However, to fully realize a 21st century clean energy economy we need to update our electric system to … Continue reading New studies find grid modernization accelerates cost-effective renewable energy growth
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Ørsted starts construction of 298 MW Nebraska wind power project
Ørsted continues to expand its footprint in the Southwest Power Pool (SPP) via the acquisition and final investment decision of the 298 MW Haystack Wind Farm in Wayne County, Nebraska.Situated adjacent to Ørsted’s 230 MW Plum Creek wind farm, Haystack will utilize existing interconnection infrastructure in SPP North. Haystack is expected to come online in … Continue reading Ørsted starts construction of 298 MW Nebraska wind power project
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Vestas wins another order in Vietnam for a 50 MW wind farm
Vestas has secured a 50 MW order in Vietnam with local developer, Ia Bang Wind Power Joint Stock Company, owned by the Vietnam-based renewable power producer Gia Lai Electricity Joint Stock Company (GEC). This is Vestas’ second project with GEC and it will take its total order intake past 1.1 GW in Vietnam. The contract … Continue reading Vestas wins another order in Vietnam for a 50 MW wind farm
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Wind energy generates impact of R $ 260 billion in Brazil since 2011
From 2011 to 2019, more than R $ 88 billion were invested, of which R $ 67 billion were spent in the country.On the day that wind energy in the country reached 17 GW in installed power, a study commissioned by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association indicates that the socioeconomic and environmental impacts of wind … Continue reading Wind energy generates impact of R $ 260 billion in Brazil since 2011
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Mannar wind power plant to be completed in 2021 in Sri Lanka
Addressing the cabinet media briefing, he said that once completed, the wind power plant would add 120 MW of power to the national grid. “The power plant is being constructed on a grant of $ 200 million received by Sri Lanka. However, following the completion of 100 MW, it is now identified that out of … Continue reading Mannar wind power plant to be completed in 2021 in Sri Lanka
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Coherent policies are key to a competitive EU wind energy supply chain delivering the Green Deal
Today the EU is home to a world-leading wind energy supply chain. More than 248 factories across Europe produce the components we put in our turbines and 5 of the top 10 leading wind turbine manufacturers are EU-based. This translates into €37bn to EU GDP, over €8bn in goods and services exports every year and … Continue reading Coherent policies are key to a competitive EU wind energy supply chain delivering the Green Deal
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Nordex Delta4000 N155 / 4.X Wind Turbines for 240 MW Wind Power in Texas
First order in the US for N155/4.X Delta4000 wind turbines. Nordex now also offers this wind turbine type with an increased rating of more than 5 MW: the N155/5.X.Nordex has won an order for a 240 MW wind farm in Texas, USA to be installed in 2021. The project will be supplied with 50 N155/4.X … Continue reading Nordex Delta4000 N155 / 4.X Wind Turbines for 240 MW Wind Power in Texas
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Envision Commissions 40 MW Wind Farm in France
Developed in the Burgundy-Franche-Comte region by Envision Group’s French subsidiary, Velocita Energies, the Entre Tille et Venelle wind farm is thoughtfully integrated into the regional surroundings and will produce 107 GWh of clean electricity each year. This is equivalent to meeting the annual energy needs of 50,000 people. With this wind farm in France , … Continue reading Envision Commissions 40 MW Wind Farm in France
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140 MW Nxuba Wind Farm ready to feed into South Africa’s grid
With the commissioning of its final wind turbine at 140MW Nxuba Wind Farm in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Enel Green Power (EGP) commenced with the generation and delivery of energy, despite challenges attributed to COVID-19 containment measures and national lockdown. The Nxuba Wind Farm is one of five projects awarded to EGP South Africa … Continue reading 140 MW Nxuba Wind Farm ready to feed into South Africa’s grid
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Evendorf and Krusemark – double success for RWE in German onshore wind energy auction
RWE wins bid for 11.7-MW Evendorf wind farm in Lower Saxony . Krusemark repowering project in Saxony-Anhalt to be expanded by one turbine to 19.8 MW. Start of construction for both wind farms planned for 2021. In the latest German auction for onshore wind energy, RWE won not one, but two bids. Evendorf wind farm, … Continue reading Evendorf and Krusemark – double success for RWE in German onshore wind energy auction
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Trump buries dozens of clean energy studies
By Peter Fairley This story was produced in collaboration with Grist, a nonprofit media organization covering climate, justice, and sustainability for a national audience. Cover illustration by Amelia Bates/Grist. It was a scorching August day at the Hoover Dam as three Trump administration officials gathered for a little celebration honoring pollution-free hydroelectricity. Inside the dam’s … Continue reading Trump buries dozens of clean energy studies
Continue readingNordex wind turbines for wind energy in Brazil
Brazil offers excellent wind conditions, with wind energy now one of the country’s most important sources of energy. Mid 2020, the installed capacity in Brazil reached 16 GW. This represents a significant rise in recent years and has seen the wind energy sector become an increasingly important element of the Brazilian electricity market. After hydroelectric … Continue reading Nordex wind turbines for wind energy in Brazil
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Wind energy in Kazakhstan, EBRD backs 100 MW wind farm
A group of financial institutions including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) are providing over $95m for a 100 MW wind farm in Kazakhstan. EBRD will deliver funding of $24.8m under the Bank’s Kazakhstan Renewables Framework 2 for the project near the town of Zhanatas in the south of the country. The money … Continue reading Wind energy in Kazakhstan, EBRD backs 100 MW wind farm
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Energy Transition Policies to Maximise Socio-economic Benefits
IRENA supports its Members to deploy renewables and reap the full benefits of energy transition through integrated policies COVID-19 has put a lot of pressure on the energy sector, but renewable energy has been shown to be resilient, providing clean, reliable, easy to mobilise and cost-effective energy solutions. IRENA’s Post-COVID recovery: An agenda for resilience, … Continue reading Energy Transition Policies to Maximise Socio-economic Benefits
Continue readingTrump Ripped by Bird Expert for Claiming Wind turbines Kill ‘All the Birds’
President Trump‘s claim wind energy “kills all the birds” is a bunch of hot air … according to one of the country’s largest bird conservation orgs. which says Trump’s the real danger. Trump raised eyebrows, and drew a laugh from Joe Biden, during Thursday’s debate, when he declared wind power kills birds. Kevin Fahey, the … Continue reading Trump Ripped by Bird Expert for Claiming Wind turbines Kill ‘All the Birds’
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Trump claims wind energy “kills all the birds.” Cats and windows are actually much more to blame
Cats, glass windows and vehicles: These pose the biggest threats to birds in the United States. But President Donald Trump is continuing to falsely claim that wind turbines are to blame for the deaths of the nation’s birds. During Thursday night’s final presidential debate between the president and former Vice President Joe Biden, Mr. Trump reiterated his stance … Continue reading Trump claims wind energy “kills all the birds.” Cats and windows are actually much more to blame
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Setting the record straight on wind energy after the final 2020 Presidential Debate
Last night was the final Presidential Debate in the 2020 election, and notably climate change for the first time was announced as an official topic prior to the event. That led to an illuminating discussion about renewable energy, and unfortunately, a series of incorrect statements about wind energy from President Trump. At this point, it’s … Continue reading Setting the record straight on wind energy after the final 2020 Presidential Debate
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Hybrid renewable power plants make a good business case but need clearer legislation to become more widespread
On 8 October WindEurope spoke in a “Hybrid Power Plants” conference organised by Solar Plaza. The conference focused on hybrid wind/solar and wind/solar/storage power plants and how can help speed up the energy transition. A hybrid renewable power plant combines at least two renewable generation technologies sharing one single connection point to the grid and … Continue reading Hybrid renewable power plants make a good business case but need clearer legislation to become more widespread
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New 150 MW wind farm in Ukraine
Wind Power GSI Volyn LLC intends to build a wind power plant with a capacity of 150 MW in Ivanychi and Volodymyr-Volynsky districts of Volyn region.According to the website of the unified register of environmental impact assessment, within the framework of the project, it is planned to install 28 wind turbines in the territory of … Continue reading New 150 MW wind farm in Ukraine
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Climate Investment Platform: Plugging the Energy Investment Gap in Developing Countries
IRENA and Climate Investment Platform partners are working closely to advance renewables deployment efforts in developing countries Access to renewable energy finance remains a key challenge for developing nations. While many countries across Africa, Asia and Small Island Developing States remain highly disadvantaged by a lack of adequate energy infrastructure, they are presented with a … Continue reading Climate Investment Platform: Plugging the Energy Investment Gap in Developing Countries
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