Energy storage is one of the vectors of the energy transition and a necessary partner in the deployment of renewable energies. In Spain, the regulatory framework for storage is expected to be approved in 2024 or early 2025. This situation represents a window of opportunity for companies that want to lead the sector or find … Continue reading Boosting renewable energies in Spain means strategic opportunities for energy storage companies
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China’s installed renewable energy capacity surges in Jan.-Oct.
China’s installed capacity of clean energy surged in the first 10 months of the year amid the country’s pursuit of green development. By the end of October, the installed capacity of solar power in the country expanded 47 percent year on year to 540 million kilowatts, while that of wind power stood at about 400 … Continue reading China’s installed renewable energy capacity surges in Jan.-Oct.
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The Turkish wind energy supply chain keeps getting stronger
WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson attended the Turkish Wind Energy Congress on 7 and 8 November. The Turkish wind industry has big ambitions. The Government wants lots more wind, not least to strengthen Turkey’s energy independence. They need to get their auctions right and keep supporting their supply chain. Turkey has 12 GW of wind today … Continue reading The Turkish wind energy supply chain keeps getting stronger
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Nordex receives bioconstruct order for 41 MW of wind power in Germany
bioconstruct GmbH has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the supply and installation of six N163/6.X wind turbines for the “Bösel-West” wind farm in Lower Saxony. The order also includes the Premium Service for the maintenance of the 40.8 MW wind farm for a period of 20 years. The Nordex Group will start … Continue reading Nordex receives bioconstruct order for 41 MW of wind power in Germany
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Naturgy launches a wind power and photovoltaic plant in Extremadura that will supply renewable energy to 55,000 homes
The Merengue II wind farm is the company’s second in the region and the Puerta del Jerte photovoltaic plant, the second of this technology.The two new facilities, located in the Cáceres municipality of Plasencia, have allowed the creation of more than 860 direct and indirect jobs and will produce energy equivalent to the annual electricity … Continue reading Naturgy launches a wind power and photovoltaic plant in Extremadura that will supply renewable energy to 55,000 homes
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Vestas secures 270 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received a 270 MW order for the undisclosed wind farm owned by a subsidiary of ENGIE North America in the United States. The order consists of 60 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a twenty-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas secures 270 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
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Development of Mauritania’s high-quality renewable resources could catalyse the country’s efforts to boost sustainable economic growth
The sustainable development of Mauritania’s high-quality wind and solar resources could serve as a catalyst for the country to achieve its vision of strong and inclusive economic growth, according to a new IEA report published today. Renewable Energy Opportunities for Mauritania finds that the country could deploy these resources at scale to generate low-cost renewable … Continue reading Development of Mauritania’s high-quality renewable resources could catalyse the country’s efforts to boost sustainable economic growth
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Repowering of wind farms: a great opportunity for wind power in Europe
WindEurope’s annual “End of Life Issues and Strategies” event (EoLIS 2023) showcases what happens to wind farms when they reach the end of their operational life. The event covers how you dismantle and dispose of old turbines sustainably. And how you repower them – replacing old turbines with new ones. Repowering can play a key … Continue reading Repowering of wind farms: a great opportunity for wind power in Europe
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Vestas secures 239 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received an order for 239 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 53 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. The orders include the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance … Continue reading Vestas secures 239 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
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The wind power and solar energy produced in 2023 in Spain already exceeds that of all of last year
On Friday, November 17, the national electricity system reached a total of 116,844 GWh of renewable generation in the accumulated year of 2023, thus exceeding the figure for all of 2022. Renewables have exceeded their production for the entire year 2022 in Spain in November, according to data published daily by Red Eléctrica, a Redeia … Continue reading The wind power and solar energy produced in 2023 in Spain already exceeds that of all of last year
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Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production
Siemens Gamesa, the wind division of Siemens Energy, has revealed plans to implement cost-saving measures of approximately 400 million euros ($436 million) by 2026. The company aims to streamline its organization and optimize overhead costs, according to presentation slides released ahead of its capital markets day. To achieve its cost-cutting goals, Siemens Gamesa intends to … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Announces Cost-Cutting Measures and Strategic Shifts in Wind Turbine Production
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Invites US Manufacturers To Develop and Commercialize Distributed Wind Energy Technology
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a notice of intent under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP) calling for U.S. manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology to develop project ideas and teams in preparation for a 2024 request for proposals (RFP). NREL has issued a Competitiveness Improvement Project notice of intent in … Continue reading Invites US Manufacturers To Develop and Commercialize Distributed Wind Energy Technology
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OX2 has handed over the Karskruv wind farm in Sweden to Orrön Energy
OX2 has handed over the Karskruv wind farm in Uppvidinge municipality, Sweden, to Orrön Energy. The wind farm comprises a total of 20 Vestas turbines with a total installed capacity of 86 MW. OX2 and Orrön Energy signed an agreement in April 2021 to construct the wind farm Karskruv. The total yearly production is estimated … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Karskruv wind farm in Sweden to Orrön Energy
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Acciona Energía has renewed its position as the “greenest” electricity generation company for the ninth consecutive year
ACCIONA Energía has been ranked the world’s “greenest” power generation company for ninth year in a row, by the “Top 100 Green Utilities” ranking prepared annually by Energy Intelligence, an independent consulting firm specializing in energy markets. ACCIONA Energía has topped the index every year since 2015. The twelfth edition of “Top 100 Green Utilities” … Continue reading Acciona Energía has renewed its position as the “greenest” electricity generation company for the ninth consecutive year
Continue reading56 MW of wind power from Croatia: Nordex receives order for N163/6.X wind turbines
More than 3,000 MW sold worldwide since the launch of the 6 MW wind turbine type N163/6.X in 2021. Nordex has received an order for 56 MW in Croatia. The largest wind farm developer and operator in the country, ENCRO d.o.o, and Adris Grupa, a leading independent investment company in Croatia, have ordered eight N163/6.X … Continue reading 56 MW of wind power from Croatia: Nordex receives order for N163/6.X wind turbines
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Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete
The 10 wind turbines of this Capital Energy renewable facility, model SG 5.0 – 145 with 5.2 MW of unit power, will be capable of supplying clean energy to almost 51,000 homes and will avoid the emission of around 50,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. yearThe construction of La Herrada, which the Albacete company … Continue reading Capital Energy receives the Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for the La Herrada wind farm, in Albacete
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Enercon is naming CEO successor
On 1 January 2024, Dr Jürgen Zeschky will effect his planned move from his position as CEO to the Board of Directors of the Aloys Wobben Trust; he will support ENERCON’s future development from this new position. At the same time, Udo Bauer will succeed him as ENERCON CEO. With many years of experience in … Continue reading Enercon is naming CEO successor
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Portugal was supplied only with wind power, hydro or solar energy for six days in a row
From household electrical appliances to factories used in industry, everything ran on wind energy, hydro or solar power for six days in a row. Between 4:00 a.m. on October 31 and 9:00 a.m. As of November 6, the nation of ten million people relied solely on renewable energy, as 1,102 GWh were generated.This exceeded national … Continue reading Portugal was supplied only with wind power, hydro or solar energy for six days in a row
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Statkraft acquires Spanish based renewables business Enerfin from Elecnor Group
The acquisition of Enerfin adds 1.5 GW of operational wind power, wind and solar capacity currently under construction plus a sizeable pipeline of projects in development to Statkraft’s portfolio. This reinforces the Norwegian company’s position as a major international renewable energy player, and significantly strengthens its position in Spain and Brazil. Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator … Continue reading Statkraft acquires Spanish based renewables business Enerfin from Elecnor Group
Continue readingStatkraft buys Enerfín and becomes the third wind power generator in Brazil
The acquisition of the Spanish company includes 9 wind farms, with 632 MW of capacity in the country.Statkraft announced the purchase of Enerfín, a renewable subsidiary of the Spanish company Elecnor. The transaction will expand the company’s wind farm portfolio to 2 GW in Brazil, one of the three largest in the country, according to … Continue reading Statkraft buys Enerfín and becomes the third wind power generator in Brazil
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