Category Archives: wind energy

Coalition Applauds FERC Decision to Hold Carbon Pricing Discussion

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Wednesday seized a timely opportunity to facilitate a conversation on how competitive power markets can cost-effectively achieve carbon emissions reduction goals, says the Carbon Price Coalition, a diverse group of power generators, trade associations and think tank experts that in April called on FERC to explore the issue. … Continue reading Coalition Applauds FERC Decision to Hold Carbon Pricing Discussion

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Enel Green Power starts construction of wind farm expansion in United States

Enel Green Power’s expansion of the Cimarron Bend wind farm in Clark County, Kansas, which will involve an investment of over 281 million US dollars, will add 74 wind turbines, increasing the project’s capacity from 400 MW to 599 MW. The expansion is supported by a 150 MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Evergy and … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of wind farm expansion in United States

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Nebraska’s wind energy continues to grow

A newly released report indicates that Nebraska is a top five state in recruiting direct business purchases of wind energy.  Commercial and industrial companies bought 4,447 megawatts (MW) of U.S. wind capacity last year, setting a new record for annual procurements and bringing total corporate agreements for wind power to 16,857 MW, according to the … Continue reading Nebraska’s wind energy continues to grow

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Wind power in Finland, Nordex wind turbines for 43 MW wind farm

Nordex Group has received an order from its major customer ABO Wind for the supply and installation of nine N149/4.0-4.5 turbines for the Finnish project “Kokkoneva”. The turbines will be supplied in the 4.8 MW operating mode. The contract also includes a premium service contract of the turbines for the term of 15 years with … Continue reading Wind power in Finland, Nordex wind turbines for 43 MW wind farm

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Wind energy in Italy, Vestas wind turbines for Inergia

Vestas has secured an order from Inergia SpA, a leading producer of renewable energy in Italy, for the Stornara wind farm located in the Apulia region. Awarded in the Italian auction round in October 2019, the 18 MW order adds to the more than 1.1 GW of wind power contracts signed by Vestas in Italy’s … Continue reading Wind energy in Italy, Vestas wind turbines for Inergia

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Iberdrola will supply wind energy to Vodafone in Spain

Through a PPA, the energy company will provide long-term green electricity – generated by a wind project it is building in Aragon – at 13,500 points owned by the operator. This alliance represents an important leap in compliance with the strategic framework of a sustainable and responsible company with the planet, which establishes that in … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply wind energy to Vodafone in Spain

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Change of management at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Board of Directors and CEO Markus Tacke mutually agree to terminate CEO contract. Offshore head Andreas Nauen appointed new CEO with immediate effect. The Board of Directors and Markus Tacke have mutually agreed to terminate his CEO contract, effective June 17, 2020. Andreas Nauen (55), who has headed the company’s successful offshore activities, has been … Continue reading Change of management at Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

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Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas supplies wind turbines to a 48 MW intertidal wind farm

Vestas has secured its second full Engineering Procurement Construction (EPC) contract in Vietnam with a 48 MW Tra Vinh V1-3 project from REE Corporation, a Vietnamese publicly listed company. Vestas will provide a full turn-key solution with delivery, installation and commissioning of 12 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.0 MW operating mode, as well … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas supplies wind turbines to a 48 MW intertidal wind farm

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GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim co-develop record-tall wind turbine towers with 3D-printed concrete bases

Careers(link is external) Businesses GE 7.26 Press Release GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim co-develop record-tall wind turbine towers with 3D-printed concrete bases June 17, 2020 Historic multi-year collaboration between three leaders in their industry to increase renewable energy production and use Wind turbine towers have typically been limited to a height of under 100 … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy, COBOD and LafargeHolcim co-develop record-tall wind turbine towers with 3D-printed concrete bases

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Keeping the wind energy workforce safe: Cloth face coverings help prevent COVID-19 spread

Cloth face coverings can help slow the spread of COVID-19 and help those who may have the virus but don’t know it from transmitting it to others. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, such as grocery … Continue reading Keeping the wind energy workforce safe: Cloth face coverings help prevent COVID-19 spread

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Iberdrola launches a friendly takeover bid for Australian wind power company Infigen Energy

The company continues to agitate the energy sector, with a fourth operation that follows the acquisition of 100% of the French Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, the acquisition of the French company Aalto Power and the purchase of two wind projects in Scotland. Thanks to the purchase through a friendly operation of this listed company, which … Continue reading Iberdrola launches a friendly takeover bid for Australian wind power company Infigen Energy

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Wind energy in Brazil is expected to have 24.2 GW by 2024

With 16 GW of wind power installed in the country, wind energy is expected to reach 24.2 GW in 2024, considering auctions already held and contracts signed for wind farm plants on the free market. Infovento 2019, a newsletter produced by the Brazilian Wind Energy Association and published on Monday, June 15, World Wind Day, … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil is expected to have 24.2 GW by 2024

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REN21 Report shows renewables’ progress limited to power sector

Growth in renewable power has been impressive over the past five years. But too little is happening in heating, cooling and transport. Overall, global hunger for energy keeps increasing and eats up progress, according to REN21’s Renewables 2020 Global Status Report(GSR), released today. The journey towards climate disaster continues, unless we make an immediate switch … Continue reading REN21 Report shows renewables’ progress limited to power sector

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Top 15 wind power asset owners account for over one-third of global wind energy capacity

In the early days of the modern wind power industry, project development from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s was largely driven by citizen investors, first in Denmark and later in the Netherlands and Germany. Today, after nearly four decades of wind project development, wind power now plays a central role in energy portfolio planning … Continue reading Top 15 wind power asset owners account for over one-third of global wind energy capacity

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Vestas wins first Enventus order in USA for 336 MW wind energy project from Taaleri Energia, AIP and Akuo Energy

Vestas has received a 336 MW order from the Taaleri SolarWind II fund and co-investors, AIP and Akuo Energy for the Escalade wind project in Texas, USA which will feature the first Enventus platform turbines in the USA. The project is the first North American wind project for Taaleri Energia and the Taaleri SolarWind II … Continue reading Vestas wins first Enventus order in USA for 336 MW wind energy project from Taaleri Energia, AIP and Akuo Energy

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Enel Green Power Chile begins construction of its new wind power plant in La Araucanía

Enel Green Power Chile, a subsidiary of Enel Chile, began construction work on its new Renaico II wind power plant, located in the commune of the same name in the Araucanía Region. This new wind energy plant is made up of two wind farms: Las Viñas wind farm of 58.5 MW and Puelche wind farm … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile begins construction of its new wind power plant in La Araucanía

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Covid-19 Did Not Stop Russia’s Largest Wind Farm

In September 2019, construction of a gigantic windmill park along the coast of the Kola peninsula north of Murmansk, Russia commenced. When finished, the park will consist of 57 windmills producing 750 gigawatt hours annually. Italian Enel and its subsidiary Enel Green Power are to construct the windmill park, and Bellona is advisor to the … Continue reading Covid-19 Did Not Stop Russia’s Largest Wind Farm

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Pattern Energy Adds Clines Corners Development to 1,000+ MW of Western Spirit Wind Set for 2020 Construction

Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) today announced it has completed the acquisition of the Clines Corners wind power development opportunity located in Torrance and Guadalupe Counties, New Mexico, from Orion Wind Power Resources, LLC, a joint venture between Orion Renewable Energy Group LLC (Orion) and MAP® Energy (MAP®). The Clines Corners development opportunity will … Continue reading Pattern Energy Adds Clines Corners Development to 1,000+ MW of Western Spirit Wind Set for 2020 Construction

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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas wind turbines for a 35 MW wind farm

Vestas has worked closely with KGAL Investment Management to develop a customised wind energy solution that has enabled our customer to succeed in a competitive auction. Awarded at the Polish wind-solar-energy auction in December 2019, this order marks another win for Vestas in the auction round. So far, Vestas has supported our customers to win … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas wind turbines for a 35 MW wind farm

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Global Wind Day: the wind energy of the future will lead the Green Recovery

The wind of renewables is blowing stronger and stronger and now represents the future of energy, to contribute to the sustainable development of the planet. We are reminded of this by Global Wind Day 2020, which is celebrated every 15 June around the world to highlight the importance of wind energy.  2019 was truly an … Continue reading Global Wind Day: the wind energy of the future will lead the Green Recovery

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