The Serralta de Cabanillas wind farm begins to renew its wind turbines to increase its production by 30% and reduce CO2 emissions The Serralta wind farm, located in Cabanillas, plans to renew its wind turbines in the coming years to increase energy production by 30% and reduce CO2 emissions. The ultimate goal is to reduce … Continue reading Wind power in Navarra, Serralta de Cabanillas wind farm renews its wind turbines
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Vattenfall and Glennmont sign wind power balancing services deal
Vattenfall and the European clean energy investor Glennmont Partners have signed a long-term agreement to provide balancing services for Piiparinmäki, a new 211 MW onshore wind farm that will become the largest in Finland. The onshore wind farm Piiparinmäki, acquired by Glennmont Partners in September last year, is located in central Finland near Kajaani and … Continue reading Vattenfall and Glennmont sign wind power balancing services deal
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World Economic Forum and IRENA Partner for Sustainable Energy Future
The President of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, and the Director-General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) alongside the 75th session of the UN General Assembly and the Sustainable Development Impact Summit. The Forum’s Energy Transition Index has found that, without urgent stakeholder action, … Continue reading World Economic Forum and IRENA Partner for Sustainable Energy Future
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European Green Deal Call is launched
European Commission launches €1 billion European Green Deal Call for green and digital transition The European Commission has launched a €1 billioncall forResearch and Innovation (R&I) projects to reduce carbon emissions by 2050. The European Green Deal Call will be part of the Horizon 2020 (H2020) programme. According to the Commission it differs in important … Continue reading European Green Deal Call is launched
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Nordex receives new orders for 227 MW of wind power from Europe
In the current quarter, Nordex Group received new orders for wind turbines totaling 227 MW from Europe. The main sales market was Germany with 86 MW, followed by the Netherlands with approximately 70 MW, France with 42 MW and Belgium with 29 MW. The Group has installed more than 29 GW of wind power capacity … Continue reading Nordex receives new orders for 227 MW of wind power from Europe
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Vestas secures 46 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying wind turbine components in USA
Vestas has received a 46 MW order of 4 MW platform turbine components that qualify for the 60 percent PTC value from an undisclosed customer. These components will enable future wind energy projects that complete construction by the end of 2024. The PTC terms set in the PATH act, passed by Congress in 2015, made … Continue reading Vestas secures 46 MW order of 60 percent PTC qualifying wind turbine components in USA
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BNDES raises US $ 100 million to finance wind energy in Brazil
The BNDES reported that it raised, last Friday (18), US $ 100 million with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC). The funds raised will leverage support for the wind turbines of 12 wind farms in Bahía and Pernambuco. Together, they have a total installed capacity of 331.85 MW and investments that exceed R $ … Continue reading BNDES raises US $ 100 million to finance wind energy in Brazil
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This Wind Turbine Will Power The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
Last December, when Time magazine listed the Haliade-X among the best inventions of 2019, it was just one in a series of milestones for the mighty machine — the most powerful offshore wind turbine in operation today. Following its moment in the media spotlight, the Haliade-X proceeded to set a world record by generating 288 … Continue reading This Wind Turbine Will Power The World’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm
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GWEC calls on Vietnamese government to extend wind energy tariff
Vietnam is the fastest-growing wind energy market in South East Asia, with 500 MW of onshore and offshore wind power installed capacity, and an additional 4 GW due to be connected by 2025.The Wind Energy industry is expected to bring 65,000 jobs and around US$4 billion of investment into Vietnam by 2025, which will reduce … Continue reading GWEC calls on Vietnamese government to extend wind energy tariff
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Wind energy in Argentina, first wind farm in Neuquén
The first Neuquén Wind Farm, located in the Bajada Colorada area, will contribute a total of 100 megawatts (Mw) to the Argentine Electric Interconnection System from next week, with the start-up of new wind turbines, reported the Government of the province. The president of the Agency for the Promotion and Development of Investments of Neuquén … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, first wind farm in Neuquén
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Alberta could lead Canada in wind energy and solar power by 2025
The appearance of the pandemic, announced by the WHO on March 11, caused a massive drop in the demand for fuels in the world. This situation, coupled with the blazing world war on oil prices between Russia and Saudi Arabia, brought the Canadian oil industry to the brink of bankruptcy, hitting the province of Alberta … Continue reading Alberta could lead Canada in wind energy and solar power by 2025
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Finance for Renewables in Developing Countries Is on the Rise
Global finance to developing countries in support of clean and renewable energy reached USD 21.3 billion in 2017. This almost doubles the level from 2010 when international financial flows were at USD 10 billion, according to latest figures of a new indicator under the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG). The new indicator, jointly monitored by … Continue reading Finance for Renewables in Developing Countries Is on the Rise
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Eliminating CO2 Emissions from Industry and Transport in Line with 1.5°C Climate Goal
Renewable energy holds the key to most of the options available to reach zero emissions in industry and transport, IRENA’s new report Reaching Zero with Renewables shows. Presented today by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera at the high-level Clean Energy Ministerial-Mission Innovation meeting, it sends a strong message that limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. will … Continue reading Eliminating CO2 Emissions from Industry and Transport in Line with 1.5°C Climate Goal
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WindEurope elects Philippe Kavafyan, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind CEO, as new chairman
WindEurope’s Board of Directors has elected Philippe Kavafyan, CEO of MHI Vestas Offshore Wind, as the association’s new Chair for an 18-month term. Kavafyan takes over the Chair from Vattenfall’s Gunnar Groebler. The Board also appointed Nicolas Couderc, EDF Renewables Executive Vice-President, as the Association’s new Vice Chair. The coming two years will be crucial … Continue reading WindEurope elects Philippe Kavafyan, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind CEO, as new chairman
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Six Facts to Know About American Wind Power During National Clean Energy Week, Climate Week NYC
Fresh off AWEA’s celebration of American Wind Week 2020 in August, today marks both the beginning of National Clean Energy Week (NCEW) and Climate Week NYC. Established in 2017, NCEW is a nonpartisan week of virtual activities that highlights the value and benefits of clean energy for families and businesses across America. This year’s NCEW … Continue reading Six Facts to Know About American Wind Power During National Clean Energy Week, Climate Week NYC
Continue readingLargest wind energy project with foreign investment in Vietnam
They undertake the largest wind energy project with foreign investment in VietnamConstruction of the B&T wind farm group, the largest foreign-funded renewable energy project in Vietnam, began in central Quang Binh province.Spanning more than 2,244 hectares in Quang Ninh and Le Thuy districts, the Philippine invested cluster has a total value of around $ 384.6 … Continue reading Largest wind energy project with foreign investment in Vietnam
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Wind power in Aragón, Endesa’s new wind farm
Endesa, through its renewable energy division Enel Green Power España, has connected an 18 MW wind farm to the electricity grid in the towns of Blesa and Moyuela, in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 21.93 million euros. The Cañaseca wind farm has 5 wind turbines of … Continue reading Wind power in Aragón, Endesa’s new wind farm
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Wind energy is the cheapest renewable source in Brazil
A CCEE survey, looking at the last five years, showed that the final cost of wind turbines in wind farms is the lowest.The cheapest renewable generation in Brazil is wind energy, according to a survey by the CCEE – Electric Power Chamber of Commerce, which analyzed data from the last five years of the chamber … Continue reading Wind energy is the cheapest renewable source in Brazil
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Wooden tower set to reduce carbon dioxide footprint from future wind turbines
Vattenfall and Modvion have entered into collaboration on using wooden towers for onshore wind turbines, a venture expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in manufacturing by at least 25 percent. Vattenfall will be assessing Modvion’s wooden tower for potential use in future wind farms. “During their life cycles, Vattenfall’s wind turbines already have very … Continue reading Wooden tower set to reduce carbon dioxide footprint from future wind turbines
Continue readingVestas promotes wind turbine protection
Vestas, a Danish wind turbine manufacturer, vendor, installer and repairer, and Hempel, a coating solutions provider, have entered into a new strategic partnership to cooperate on wind turbine surface protection solutions. Vestas and Hempel hope to reduce surface treatment costs and support sustainable coating solutions for wind turbines. At the same time, Hempel continues to … Continue reading Vestas promotes wind turbine protection
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