The president of AES Tietê, Ítalo Freitas, supports the Federal Government’s proposal to end the subsidy granted to renewable energies; however, it considers that it would not be consistent for legislators to maintain or create incentives for technologies with a high carbon footprint, such as thermoelectric generation. “The function of the grant is to promote … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy have reached maturity
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Vestas appoints Eduardo Medina as President of Vestas North America and Javier Rodriguez Diez as President of Vestas Mediterranean
The wind energy market in the USA is entering a new phase, where demand will be driven by wind energy’s cost-competitiveness, the phase out of the production tax credit (PTC), and states looking to address the climate crisis. In this changing and growing market, Vestas must execute at unprecedented levels of activity, as well as … Continue reading Vestas appoints Eduardo Medina as President of Vestas North America and Javier Rodriguez Diez as President of Vestas Mediterranean
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Renewable energy providers applaud Governor Newsom’s call to “fast-track” California’s clean energy plans amidst record heat waves and fires
The American Wind Energy Association of California (AWEA-California) released this statement today on behalf of Director Danielle Osborn Mills, following the announcement by Governor Newsom that he intends to “fast-track” the state’s clean energy transition in the wake of this summer’s heat waves and fires. The state currently has a goal, established by SB 100 … Continue reading Renewable energy providers applaud Governor Newsom’s call to “fast-track” California’s clean energy plans amidst record heat waves and fires
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Thermion and Siemens introduce Delaro wind power plant
The Mexican renewable energy company Thermion, together with Siemens Financial Services, is developing the Delaro Wind Farm in Reynosa, Tamaulipas, which will have a total installed capacity of 117 megawatts (MW), which is already committed and sold to national and international companies. Thermion reported that Delaro is the first wind power project with Siemens Financial … Continue reading Thermion and Siemens introduce Delaro wind power plant
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Nordex installs the first N149 / 5.X wind turbine
On September 8, the Nordex Group installed the first N149 / 5.X turbine at the Genshagener Heide wind farm near Potsdam, Germany. In the spring of 2019, the Nordex Group had opened the market segment for 5 MW wind turbines with this type of wind turbine. This month, the first N149 / 5.X will start … Continue reading Nordex installs the first N149 / 5.X wind turbine
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GE Renewable Energy, EDF RE and Mitsui & Co., Ltd to Build 87 MW Taza Onshore Wind Farm in Morocco
GE Renewable Energy has been selected to supply 27 of its 3.2MW-85 onshore wind turbines to build the 87 MW Taza wind farm in Morocco. Wind power project is expected to start operations at the beginning of 2022.Wind energy is part of Morocco strategy aiming to reach 52% of RE by 2030, will power the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy, EDF RE and Mitsui & Co., Ltd to Build 87 MW Taza Onshore Wind Farm in Morocco
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Minas de Huascachaca, the largest wind power plant in Ecuador
A semi-desert area on the limits of Loja and Azuay, made up of plateaus, with dirt roads and little settled population, is the place where 16 wind turbines will be located in the coming months that will take advantage of the force of the wind to produce wind energy. This set of wind turbines – … Continue reading Minas de Huascachaca, the largest wind power plant in Ecuador
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Nordex carries out scheduled quality assurance testing of the gearboxes of the initial N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines
As part of the regular validation and certification process for its turbines in the Delta4000 series, the Nordex Group has replaced the gearboxes first installed in two N149/4.0-4.5 turbines in Wennerstorf, Lower Saxony, Germany. The turbines installed at this site in 2018 are the world’s first Delta4000 turbines of this model. The turbines have been … Continue reading Nordex carries out scheduled quality assurance testing of the gearboxes of the initial N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines
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Kosovo signs agreement for wind energy expansion
Kosovan grid operator Kostt has signed a connection agreement for a 20MW expansion of the 32.4MW Kitka wind farm, with the increase in capacity expected by 2022. The Kitka wind farm was built by Turkey’s Guris and came on line in 2018. The facility is Kosovo’s only operational wind farm. Kosovo aims to have 150MW … Continue reading Kosovo signs agreement for wind energy expansion
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Ecoener bets on hydro and wind power
Ecoener, a long-term renewable energy generating company, has announced the issuance of a green bond for an amount of 130 million euros through Ecoener Emisiones, S.A. The net amounts obtained will be used to finance hydraulic and wind energy projects in the Canary Islands and Galicia. Furthermore, this issue gives the company a stable and … Continue reading Ecoener bets on hydro and wind power
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Start of the construction work of the first phase of the Taza wind farm in Morocco
EDF Renewables, one of the world leaders in renewable energy, and Mitsui & Co. Ltd., a global trading and investment company with a diversified business portfolio, are announcing the start of the construction work of the first phase of the Taza wind farm, which lies around 15 km north-west of Taza in northern Morocco. This first phase … Continue reading Start of the construction work of the first phase of the Taza wind farm in Morocco
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Wind energy in Austria, GE Renewable Energy will supply wind farms with its Cypress wind turbines
GE Renewable Energy selected by PÜSPÖK Group to supply 30 Cypress onshore wind turbines units for two wind farms located in Burgenland region in Austria. The 157 MW wind power project is GE Renewable Energy’s first onshore wind farm order in Austria in recent years. Deal includes a multi-year service contract. GE Renewable Energy announced … Continue reading Wind energy in Austria, GE Renewable Energy will supply wind farms with its Cypress wind turbines
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Peru bets on wind power and solar energy
Peru is preparing to move towards a future without carbon emissions (carbon neutrality) towards the year 2050, which implies increasing the use of renewable energies by 80% for that period and that will mean an important economic benefit for the country. This was stated by Gabriel Quijandría, Vice Minister of Strategic Development of Natural Resources … Continue reading Peru bets on wind power and solar energy
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Corporate procurement as a new growth driver for wind energy in Asia
The shift of corporate procurement of renewable energy from trend to true market driver is already underway. With dedicated commitment and advocacy, it has the potential to accelerate the energy transition across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Months of industrial disruption, record-low power demand and fluctuating power and commodity prices have shown us that external forces … Continue reading Corporate procurement as a new growth driver for wind energy in Asia
Continue readingWind energy in Morocco, EDF Renewables launches the Taza wind farm
The consortium consisting of the French company EDF Renewables and the Japanese commodities trading company Mitsui & Co. Ltd. announced on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, the launch of the construction of the first phase of the Taza wind farm in Morocco. The two companies had been selected as “preferred bidder” in April 2012 after a … Continue reading Wind energy in Morocco, EDF Renewables launches the Taza wind farm
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Charting the Flows of Energy Consumption by Source and Country (1969-2018)
Charting Energy Consumption by Source and Country View the interactive version of this post by clicking here. Over the last 50 years, the world has seen a colossal increase in energy consumption—and with the ongoing transition to renewable energy, it’s interesting to look at how these sources of energy have been evolving over time. While … Continue reading Charting the Flows of Energy Consumption by Source and Country (1969-2018)
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The construction of wind turbines is in full swing at the Azov wind farm
Construction work at the Azov wind farm in Russia’s Rostov region is at an advanced stage, and specialists from Enel Green Power are playing a key role.Wind turbines are currently being built at Enel Russia’s Azov wind farm, which is located in the country’s Rostov region. This follows the installation of their foundations. The wind … Continue reading The construction of wind turbines is in full swing at the Azov wind farm
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Global/APAC Corporate PPA Market Progress and Outlook
Global corporate PPA volumes reached 8.9GW in 2020 through July. Though activity is currently marching ahead of 2019, a big second half will be required in order for the market to hit record volumes by year-end. More than in previous years, deals will have to be globally spread for a new record to be established … Continue reading Global/APAC Corporate PPA Market Progress and Outlook
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AES Tietê and Unipar will invest R $ 1.29 billion in wind energy in Brazil (Bahia)
AES Tietê and Unipar plan to invest R $ 1.29 billion in the construction project of a wind power park in Bahia, said the financial director of AES, Clarissa Sadock. To finance the installation of wind turbines, AES Tietê does not rule out issuing infrastructure debentures, he said. Of the total, R $ 620 million … Continue reading AES Tietê and Unipar will invest R $ 1.29 billion in wind energy in Brazil (Bahia)
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Naturgy increases its presence in wind energy in Australia with 107 MW
Naturgy increases its presence in Australian wind power with the award by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) of a 107 MW wind farm and a 20 MWh battery energy storage system.With this award, along with the one announced last week, Naturgy increases its current presence in Australia by more than 50% and reaffirms its commitment … Continue reading Naturgy increases its presence in wind energy in Australia with 107 MW
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