As of today, IRENA has published the full series of 30 Innovation Briefs under its Innovation Landscape report. It is the most comprehensive analysis available on innovation priorities that policymakers must address to successfully decarbonise the electricity systems with renewables and push for innovative renewables solutions in a COVID-19 recovery stimulus. With the new briefs … Continue reading 30 Innovative Solutions Show Path to Renewable-Powered Future
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Siemens Gamesa scores two new orders for 165 MW wind turbines for wind energy in Vietnam
The company will supply 36 SG 5.0-145 wind turbines, with flexible power, at the Tan Thuan and Thai Hoa wind farms and maintain them for 10 and 20 years, respectively.The Tan Thuan wind power project is Siemens Gamesa’s fourth in a nearshore environment in Vietnam and the largest wind farm of its kind to date … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa scores two new orders for 165 MW wind turbines for wind energy in Vietnam
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Situation of wind energy in Spain and in the world
Spain is a leader in wind power generation and is the country that installed the most onshore wind turbines throughout 2019 in the EU.– Wind power has contributed 20.8% of the electricity consumed in 2019 (in 2018 it was 19%), it has avoided 28 M TON CO2, and the import of 10.7 Mtoe of fossil … Continue reading Situation of wind energy in Spain and in the world
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Cargill invests in wind energy in the north and northeast of Brazil
The multinational Cargill signed a 10-year PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) with the company Omega Energia, which invests in 100% clean and renewable energy, with the aim of investing in wind energy produced by wind turbines to supply the plants in Ilhéus and Barreiras, in Bahia, and to the port terminals of Miritituba and Santarém, in … Continue reading Cargill invests in wind energy in the north and northeast of Brazil
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Wind energy is key to coal regions in transition
WindEurope recently participated in a panel discussion about the clean energy potential of coal regions in transition together with representatives from the European Commission, the Joint Research Centre, Bloomberg New Energy Finance and SolarPower Europe. The event was organised by the European Commission for the launch of the new Just Transition Platform. The transition of … Continue reading Wind energy is key to coal regions in transition
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American Wind Energy Association Statement on Biden Climate Plan
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement supporting the Biden campaign’s climate and clean energy plan: We strongly applaud the Biden campaign for taking an ambitious, comprehensive approach to climate change policy that recognizes the renewable energy industry’s ability to grow America’s economy towards a cleaner environment and a more prosperous … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Statement on Biden Climate Plan
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Supersized wind turbines could boost value of wind energy to the grid
A new study published by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has shown that “supersized wind turbines” can possibly enhance the value of wind energy to the electricity system by around $US4-5/MWh. The new study, published in the journal Wind Engineering, highlights how the recent upscaling of wind turbine size – which includes nameplate … Continue reading Supersized wind turbines could boost value of wind energy to the grid
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Wind energy in Finland, Nordex wind turbines for 40 MW wind farm
Wind farm to be equipped with seven Nordex N163/5.X wind turbines. First Finnish wind farm of the VSB Group. VSB has commissioned the Nordex Group to equip its first Finnish wind farm, named “Juurakko”, with the manufacturer’s latest 5 MW wind turbine technology for light-wind sites. As of spring 2022, the Nordex Group will install … Continue reading Wind energy in Finland, Nordex wind turbines for 40 MW wind farm
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Slovenia adopts national zoning plan for Rogatec wind farm
The Government of Slovenia has adopted a decision on the implementation of a national zoning plan for the Rogatec wind farm. The decision on the implementation of a national zoning plan for the Rogatec wind farm has been prepared on the initiative of the Ministry of Infrastructure. In October last 2019, the Ministry of the … Continue reading Slovenia adopts national zoning plan for Rogatec wind farm
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Vietnam continues to add more wind power
In Vietnam, we are thrilled to see non-stop good news for the industry over the past few weeks: the additional 7GW of wind farm projects being approved by the government in the PDP 7; the passing of the DPPA rules; as well as the ongoing process for the FIT2 of wind energy in post 2021. … Continue reading Vietnam continues to add more wind power
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Wind energy in Iran, Wind Power Coming to Sistan-Baluchestan
Located in the Mil-e Nader village in Zabol City, the wind farm will have 20 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 2.5 megawatts, manufactured by Mapna Company.A 50-megawatt wind farm in Sistan-Baluchestan Province will start partial operation by fall, managing director of Iran Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution Management Company (Tavanir) said. “With a … Continue reading Wind energy in Iran, Wind Power Coming to Sistan-Baluchestan
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Vestas enters into a wind power service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Croatia
Leveraging industry-leading multibrand service capabilities, Vestas has secured a service agreement for the Croatian wind energy project Orjak in northern Croatia from VJETROELEKTRANA ORJAK d.o.o., a daughter company of ECOwind Handels-und Wartungs-GmbH, which is a subsidiary of global renewable energy developer BayWa r.e. Vestas will deliver the maintenance of the project’s five Senvion MM92-2.05 wind … Continue reading Vestas enters into a wind power service agreement for Senvion wind turbines in Croatia
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EU Energy System Integration and Hydrogen Strategies: no climate neutrality without renewables-based electrification
With today’s presentation of the EU Energy System Integration Strategy and the EU Hydrogen Strategy, the EU sets course for a greener future by promoting direct electrification across the whole economy and the use of renewable hydrogen in hard-to-abate sectors. “It’s good these new EU Strategies recognise the primary role of direct electrification. Electrifying heating, … Continue reading EU Energy System Integration and Hydrogen Strategies: no climate neutrality without renewables-based electrification
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Nordex obtains a major order for 312 MW of wind energy in Spain
Largest wind farm in Spain generating electricity at market price. First Spanish project for Enlight Renewable Energy.Nordex has obtained a large order from Spain end of June: the Group will supply and install N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines in the 4.8 MW operating mode for the 312 MW “Gecama” wind farm. The customer is Enlight Renewable Energy, … Continue reading Nordex obtains a major order for 312 MW of wind energy in Spain
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Wind energy in Lower Saxony, Enercon wind turbines for 220 MW wind farm plants
Framework agreement signed with Schierloh Engineering and VR Energieprojekte Wildeshauser Geest / Partners install 6 wind farms with a total of 41 EP5 and EP3 wind turbines. ENERCON has secured new wind power project orders for 220 MW in Lower Saxony. A total of 6 wind farms with 41 wind energy converters are planned for … Continue reading Wind energy in Lower Saxony, Enercon wind turbines for 220 MW wind farm plants
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Siemens Gamesa leads the way in India with the launch of its next generation wind turbine
The company continues to shape the market with this new generation wind turbine in the 3MW segment, which is specifically designed for the Indian winds. The new SG 3.4-145 can operate at up to 3.6 MW with flexible rating strategy and delivers 48% more Annual Energy Production (AEP) than its predecessor in the country, the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa leads the way in India with the launch of its next generation wind turbine
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Enel Green Power and Norfund join forces to develop renewable projects in India
Enel Green Power and Norfund entered into a long-term, joint investment partnership to finance, build and operate new renewable projects in India.The agreement is aimed at boosting the development of renewables in India, in line with the sustainability, decarbonization and renewables targets of the companies and the country’s renewable energy goals.Enel Green Power will be … Continue reading Enel Green Power and Norfund join forces to develop renewable projects in India
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Iberdrola receives €800 million in financing from EIB and ICO to boost the green recovery in Spain
These funds will go to building photovoltaic plants and wind power farms in several locations, most of which are in rural transition regions. Iberdrola today signed an agreement with the European Investment Bank (EIB) and the Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO) to drive the green recovery by developing new renewable energy capacity in Spain. To … Continue reading Iberdrola receives €800 million in financing from EIB and ICO to boost the green recovery in Spain
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IRENA Outlines Key Actions Needed to Accelerate solar and wind energy in Lebanon
Lebanon has the potential to generate up to 30 per cent of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030, according to a new report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The Renewable Energy Outlook: Lebanon report suggests that scaling-up renewable energy adoption can help the country meet growing energy demand, support economic growth, … Continue reading IRENA Outlines Key Actions Needed to Accelerate solar and wind energy in Lebanon
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Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
The Board of Directors of the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), meeting yesterday 07/08, has appointed the previously vice-president of AEE on behalf of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, Juan Diego Díaz Vega.The new president replaces José López-Tafall Bascuñana, after a brief presidency motivated by his appointment as ANFAC CEO.The period that begins is key because … Continue reading Juan Diego Díaz Vega, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
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