US oil giant Chevron has become the latest fossil fuel production giant to plan significant investments in wind and solar capacity, in what seems initially as a token gesture towards lowering emissions but could involve a more significant commitment down the line. It has announced a deal with Canada-based renewable energy developer Algonquin to build … Continue reading Chevron to build 500 MW wind energy and solar to power facilities
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Wind power in Ecuador, Huascachaca wind farm
Wind energy is that obtained from the wind. It is a type of kinetic energy (energy of movement), produced by the effect of air currents. We can convert it into electricity through an electric generator or wind turbine. China is the leader in installed wind power in the world, with 31.01%, followed by the United … Continue reading Wind power in Ecuador, Huascachaca wind farm
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China’s wind energy and solar power generation capacity grows in first half
China experienced strong growth in renewable energy generation capacity in the first half of this year, according to data from the National Energy Administration. Photovoltaic generation capacity increased 20 percent year-on-year to reach 127.8 billion kilowatt hours, while wind power generation capacity increased 10.9 percent compared to the same period last year, to stand at … Continue reading China’s wind energy and solar power generation capacity grows in first half
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Wind energy in Andalusia, El Tesorillo wind farm is six months old
The wind farm, built by Naturgy, has produced 32 GWh of energy during the first six months of its commissioning, which is equivalent to the annual consumption of more than 12,500 homes.The energy produced by the installation in the first six months of 2020 has allowed the emission of more than 25,250 tons of polluting … Continue reading Wind energy in Andalusia, El Tesorillo wind farm is six months old
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Wind energy in Australia, Warradarge wind farm north of Perth
The last of 51 wind turbines at the Warradarge wind farm north of Perth in Western Australia has been installed, and what will be the second-biggest wind power facility in the state is expected to start sending its first output to the grid soon. The milestone was announced by global wind turbine manufacturer and developer … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia, Warradarge wind farm north of Perth
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Wind power expected to reach 24 GW in 2024 in Brazil
Brazil will reach 24 GW of installed wind energy capacity in 2024, predicts the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (ABEEólica). Currently, this energy source has 16 GW of installed capacity, with 637 wind farms and more than 7,700 wind turbines. This makes it the second source with the largest participation in the electrical matrix, with … Continue reading Wind power expected to reach 24 GW in 2024 in Brazil
Continue readingRWE to strengthen its European solar and wind energy business with acquisition of 2.7 GW project pipeline
Nordex has selected RWE as exclusive bidder for the acquisition of its European onshore wind and solar development business / Purchase price of about €400 million. Strategic enhancement adds to RWE’s existing 22 GW development pipeline. Expansion of position in attractive French onshore wind energy market. RWE wants to acquire the European onshore wind and … Continue reading RWE to strengthen its European solar and wind energy business with acquisition of 2.7 GW project pipeline
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EDP Renewables North America’s 200 MW Harvest Ridge Wind Farm has finished
Harvest Ridge Wind Farm will provide numerous benefits to Douglas County and its local communities. Over the life of the project, Harvest Ridge will contribute up to $50 million in taxes to support local public services such as schools, roads, fire districts, libraries and others. The wind farm will also provide a stable form of … Continue reading EDP Renewables North America’s 200 MW Harvest Ridge Wind Farm has finished
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Nordex announces potential sale of its European wind energy and photovoltaic development pipeline to RWE
Nordex has entered into exclusive discussions in relation to parts of its wind power and photovoltaic development pipeline with RWE. The sale price at closing would be EUR 402.5 million in cash before deduction of any customary fees, taxes and any other adjustments. The project development pipeline in the context of the transaction comprises approximately … Continue reading Nordex announces potential sale of its European wind energy and photovoltaic development pipeline to RWE
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The new Nordex wind power factory is approved in Motilla (Cuenca)
The factory will be ready in August and then the 300 people who will be the factory staff will be hired, but it is also expected to generate 200 jobs related to local component suppliers.The Provincial Commission for Spatial Planning and Urban Development (CPOTU) of Cuenca has authorized this project from the German wind turbine … Continue reading The new Nordex wind power factory is approved in Motilla (Cuenca)
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Record low price in latest Greek onshore wind energy auction
In its latest onshore wind power auction, Greece awarded 20-year contracts for more than 472 MW of wind farm projects, including one at a new record low price. The Greek developer Ascent Power submitted the lowest ever bid in a Greek onshore wind auction with €53.86/MWh. This bid continues the latest cost reduction trend: the … Continue reading Record low price in latest Greek onshore wind energy auction
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Florida could be the next state to take advantage of wind energy
Despite its location in the Southeast, a new study shows how Florida, with help from new technology, could harness wind energy. FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, the joint college of Florida A&M (FAMU) and Florida State (FSU) Universities, have created an interdisciplinary team to examine wind characteristics in nine different sites in the state. Their report … Continue reading Florida could be the next state to take advantage of wind energy
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Iberdrola contributes to the development of Asturias with investments in 130 MW of wind energy
After the recent award of orders to Asturian companies worth € 200 million and the start of construction of 130 MW of wind power in the region, it launched a Citizen Innovation Platform to channel entrepreneurship initiatives and a waste recovery project. Iberdrola has defined the axes of its contribution to socio-economic development around the … Continue reading Iberdrola contributes to the development of Asturias with investments in 130 MW of wind energy
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Wind energy New Zealand, wind turbines are being installed at Waipipi Wind Farm
The largest wind turbines ever erected in New Zealand are beginning to appear in the southern Taranaki landscape between Waverley and Patea. The Waipipi wind farm covers 700 hectares of coastal land. Approaching from the north, the towering wind turbines of the Waipipi development of the Tilt Renewables first appear before reaching Patea and are … Continue reading Wind energy New Zealand, wind turbines are being installed at Waipipi Wind Farm
Continue readingBrazil firm Omega buys wind energy assets from Eletrobras
Brazilian renewable energy company Omega Geracao SA agreed to buy wind power assets from Eletrobras do Brasil for 1.5 billion reais ($ 290.98 million). Omega will buy Eletrobras’ 78% stake in the Santo Vitoria do Palmar wind farm, and its 99.9% stake is in play with wind power assets Hermenegildo 1, 2, 3 and Chui.
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Metallurgical Calviño will export wind towers for the first time to the United States
The company participated, together with GRI Renewable Industries, in the manufacture of 45 sections of wind towers that will depart from the Port of Dock Sud to North America. Previously, he had received a significant loan from Fogaba to obtain machinery.A Buenos Aires metallurgical company will export wind towers for the first time to the … Continue reading Metallurgical Calviño will export wind towers for the first time to the United States
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Siemens Gamesa appoints Beatriz Puente as Chief Financial Officer and names new CEOs for two Business Units
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy today announces three key appointments to its leadership team, with Beatriz Puente joining as Chief Financial Officer, while Lars Bondo Krogsgaard and Juan Gutiérrez are appointed as CEOs of the Onshore and Service business units respectively. “I am very pleased that we have been able to appoint three very talented and … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa appoints Beatriz Puente as Chief Financial Officer and names new CEOs for two Business Units
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Wind power in Mexico, 36 Envion wind turbines for the Peninsula wind farm
Envision will install the wind turbines of the Peninsula wind farm in Yucatan, Mexico, with a capacity of 90 MW. This wind energy project is a joint development of Envision Energy, the Mexican developer Vive Energia and the Spanish company ACS.It will supply more than 300 GWh of electricity per year to the local grid, … Continue reading Wind power in Mexico, 36 Envion wind turbines for the Peninsula wind farm
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Wind energy in Brazil can be multiplied by ten by 2050
The National Energy Plan 2050 estimates that wind farms can reach between 110 GW and 195 GW of operating capacity in the coming decades. Wind power is the second source of the Brazilian electric matrix, only behind hydroelectric power, according to the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). The installed capacity is 16 GW, according to … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil can be multiplied by ten by 2050
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COVID-19 impacts Siemens Gamesa in Q3
The direct impact of the coronavirus on the profitability of the wind turbine manufacturer amounts to 93 million euros. The quarterly performance also reflects the slowdown in the Indian and Mexican markets and problems in the execution of onshore wind projects in northern Europe.The strength of the offshore wind energy and services business units drive … Continue reading COVID-19 impacts Siemens Gamesa in Q3
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