Dumat Al Jandal will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm and the largest in the Middle East when completed.Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia has marked a key construction milestone with the arrival of 20 wind turbines at Duba Port. The 400-megawatt, MW wind power project is being developed by a consortium … Continue reading Wind energy in Saudi Arabia, wind turbines arrive for wind farm
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Wind energy in Colombia, 41 Nordex wind turbines for wind farm
Nordex has received an order for the supply of 41 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for a wind farm in Colombia. The order also includes a service agreement for a period of two years with an option to extend initially by three and subsequently a further five years. The N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines with a rotor diameter of … Continue reading Wind energy in Colombia, 41 Nordex wind turbines for wind farm
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Duke harnesses technology to improve bat conservation
Climate change remains a tremendous threat to many species of wildlife and their surrounding habitats. As a leading climate solution that already reduces 42 million cars’ worth of CO2 emissions every year, wind energy can play a big role in helping species thrive. Aside from the role wind energy can play in reducing carbon emissions, … Continue reading Duke harnesses technology to improve bat conservation
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Wind power strengthens its leadership in the Canary Islands with a new generation record
Wind energy is one of the bastions of the energy transition in the Canary Islands and continues to demonstrate this with new records. According to data from Red Eléctrica de España, yesterday a new record high for wind power production was registered in Gran Canaria, reaching 157.45 MW. It is good news that it joins … Continue reading Wind power strengthens its leadership in the Canary Islands with a new generation record
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Wind energy in Ecuador, wind farm advances in Huascachaca
The construction of the Minas de Huascachaca Wind Farm (PEMH), which is located in the province of Loja, canton Saraguro, parish San Sebastián Yuluc, is an advance of 49%. The company Electro Generadora del Austro (Elecaustro) is in charge of this work. Its manager, Antonio Borrero, last weekend completed a technical visit to this project, … Continue reading Wind energy in Ecuador, wind farm advances in Huascachaca
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Siemens Gamesa appoints Jorge Magalhães to strengthen its technology leadership in Onshore
Siemens Gamesa has appointed Jorge Magalhães as Head of Technology of its Onshore business unit. His arrival bolsters the company’s technology leadership in a competitive industry where innovation is essential to continue lowering the cost of energy with high quality, safe and reliable solutions. Jorge is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of international … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa appoints Jorge Magalhães to strengthen its technology leadership in Onshore
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Wind energy recap, look out for solar
As someone new to the renewable energy industry, this month’s Wind 101 Webinar Series offered an insightful and well-rounded look into the world of wind. From an overview of the market, to wildlife, siting & permitting, I walked away from the series feeling informed and excited to learn more! Below is a recap of my key takeaways. PART I: … Continue reading Wind energy recap, look out for solar
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Shanghai Electric Shares China’s Wind Power Market Outlook in talk with Bloomberg NEF
With China’s first 8MW offshore wind turbine featuring “black start” technology entered its service recently, Shanghai Electric (SHA:601727/HK:02727) had an opportunity with BloombergNEF to share its strategy and insights into China’s wind power market, as well as the company’s development in delivering the wind energy systems with higher reliability, robustness and stability for a more secure, sustainable … Continue reading Shanghai Electric Shares China’s Wind Power Market Outlook in talk with Bloomberg NEF
Continue readingBlueprint may power up Saudi Arabia’s wind energy future
A five-year study of wind energy potential in Saudi Arabia has culminated in a comprehensive blueprint for progressing the Kingdom’s national wind energy strategy. Exhaustive high-resolution modeling was combined with a unique set of wind and weather observations and analysis of land-use restrictions, cost and technologies to guide the optimal buildout of wind turbines. The … Continue reading Blueprint may power up Saudi Arabia’s wind energy future
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The Governor of Baja California Sur celebrates the first wind power plant
The first wind farm to generate electricity with wind energy will be built in La Paz, which will produce an additional 50 MW to the state’s electrical system.“In Baja California Sur we will support any project that contributes to solving the most pressing needs for citizens, and that are friendly to the environment,” said Governor … Continue reading The Governor of Baja California Sur celebrates the first wind power plant
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Why wind energy and solar power are better for Congo and South Africa than Inga 3 hydroelectric plant?
Seven years ago the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) proposed the Inga 3 – a 4.8GW hydropower project on the Congo River – with great fanfare. Third in a series of dams that would form the Grand Inga complex on the Congo river, the project was touted as a solution to southern Africa’s energy deficit … Continue reading Why wind energy and solar power are better for Congo and South Africa than Inga 3 hydroelectric plant?
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Wind energy in Vietnam, wind turbines in Bac Lieu
The construction of two wind farms with a combined capacity of 100 MW began in Hoa Binh district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on July 26. The wind power plants are built with a total investment worth over 5.22 trillion VND (about 226.66 million USD). They are expected to generate about 400 … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, wind turbines in Bac Lieu
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Oman explores opportunities for green hydrogen with solar thermal and wind energy
Oman is exploring opportunities in the green hydrogen sector and for this purpose a committee has been set up under the leadership of Oman’s ministry of oil and gas, a senior official at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) said. Abdul-Amir Al Ajmi, External Affairs and Value Creation Director at PDO, said, “A committee, led by the … Continue reading Oman explores opportunities for green hydrogen with solar thermal and wind energy
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Wind energy in Castellón, four new wind farms
After years of lethargy, the Autonomous Administration gives a boost to the creation of new wind farms in Castellón. In total, there are 11 wind power projects presented. The Regional Ministry of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Trade and Labor, indicates that there are four wind farm proposals. The first of these is that of Barcella, … Continue reading Wind energy in Castellón, four new wind farms
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Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
Vestas will produce, at its factory located in Aquiraz (Ceará), its main onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, which was selected for the 151 MW Folha Larga wind farm project, located in Bahia, for a total of 252 MW in signed contracts in Brazil. The order includes 36 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and was made … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
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Wind energy in Croatia, Wpd to build 120 MW wind farm
The Tekol-Teri Vucipolje wind power plant project will become the responsibility of a joint venture established by wpd europe and T. T. Energija. They revealed that the 120 MW system would be part of a 1 GW complex in border areas in Croatia and BiH. Wpd europe and T. T. Energija have just established a … Continue reading Wind energy in Croatia, Wpd to build 120 MW wind farm
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Wind energy in Argentina, already operates the largest San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm
The Management Company of the Wholesale Electricity Market (CAMMESA) authorized the Commercial Operation of the San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm for a power of 203.4 MW. It is one of the largest wind power projects in the country, carried out by the PCR firm (Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.). PCR managed to start the … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, already operates the largest San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm
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Slovenia endorses plans for construction of new wind farm
The wind power facility will be built near Rogatec, in a mountain range right next to the Croatian border.With the entirety of Europe looking to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly, over the past couple of years countries have grown more and more eager to explore different energy alternatives that would allow them to reach … Continue reading Slovenia endorses plans for construction of new wind farm
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Wind energy deployment in Europe
26 European countries have submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the EU. WindEurope has analysed what those plans entail for wind energy deployment in Europe. The main hurdle remains permitting – many NECPs do not set out effective solutions to existing permitting bottlenecks. “For the first time, the NECPs offer a long-term … Continue reading Wind energy deployment in Europe
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Siemens Gamesa strengthens its position in Chile
The company will supply 22 units of its SG 5.0-145 wind turbine for the 110 MW extension of the Cabo Leones III wind power project; The agreement also includes a 10-year maintenance contract.Siemens Gamesa has been the chosen manufacturer for the three wind farms that make up the Cabo Leones cluster, a 599 MW wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its position in Chile
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