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
Continue readingWind 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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Australia’s 5 GW wind energy pipeline celebrated on Global Wind Day
Wind energy’s contribution to Australia’s electricity supply has doubled since 2014, after the sector added a record 837MW of new capacity to the grid over the course of 2019, and gears up to add gigawatts more. In a statement marking Global Wind Day on Monday, the Clean Energy Council paid tribute to Australia’s wind energy … Continue reading Australia’s 5 GW wind energy pipeline celebrated on Global Wind Day
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Accelerate renewables and close coal-fired plants: the energy transition track
Imagine that the energy transition is a train track. Two parallel rails are ready to connect the energy mix of the past to the next station, which is sustainable development. On one rail runs renewable energies, which are pervading the nation faster and faster every day. On the other rail runs something equally important, the … Continue reading Accelerate renewables and close coal-fired plants: the energy transition track
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Know The History And Objective of the Day That Highlights the Power of Wind Energy
The World Wind Day event is celebrated worldwide in more than 80 countries annually. World Wind Day aims to refocus on how wind power can change the world.It is an annual world event that is celebrated with great enthusiasm and great hope. The celebration of World Wind Day is celebrating the advantages of wind energy … Continue reading Know The History And Objective of the Day That Highlights the Power of Wind Energy
Continue readingEnel Green Power Spain connects 14.4 MW wind farm to the power grid in Teruel
The Oriche wind power plant, which involved a total investment of 14.8 million euros, is able to generate 48 GWh per year. Enel Green Power Spain has connected the Oriche wind farm to the power grid. The facility, with a capacity of 14.4 MW, is located in the districts of Allueva, Anadón and Fonfría in … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain connects 14.4 MW wind farm to the power grid in Teruel
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Wind farm developers in Ningo-Prampram help communities fight coronavirus
Enercon GmbH, Lekela Power B.V. and NEK Umwelttechnik AG, the companies behind the Great Ningo Wind Farms at Ayitepa and Konikablo, today donated goods for the people of Ningo-Prampram to protect themselves against the coronavirus. The items, which include face masks and sanitizers, were presented by the Community Liaison Team, namely Emmanuel Adjei Kordie, Jeff … Continue reading Wind farm developers in Ningo-Prampram help communities fight coronavirus
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Pakistan signs deal with Chinese wind turbine producer to expand wind energy
A major developer of wind energy in Pakistan, ACT Wind (Pvt) Limited, has signed a contract with Xinjiang Goldwind Science Technology Co., Ltd. to acquire 50MW suite of wind turbine for the Phase II ACT project. The suite is comprised of 20 turbines with each having a capacity of 2.5MW. It’s the second time the … Continue reading Pakistan signs deal with Chinese wind turbine producer to expand wind energy
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Germany adopts National Energy & Climate Plan and an ambitious Hydrogen Strategy
Just 20 days ahead of Germany’s EU Council Presidency starting in July, the German Government finally approved its 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). They also adopted a new National Hydrogen Strategy. Both will be critical in shaping the EU green recovery. They will also shape Germany’s approach to its EU Presidency, where its … Continue reading Germany adopts National Energy & Climate Plan and an ambitious Hydrogen Strategy
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GE Renewable Energy has completed work on Kipeto wind power project in southwest Kenya
The American group General Electric has completed work on the site of the Kipeto wind farm in southwest Kenya. With an expected capacity of 100 MW, the installation belonging to the Kipeto Energy consortium will be commissioned before the end of the year. The works are completed at the Kipeto wind energy project site located … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy has completed work on Kipeto wind power project in southwest Kenya
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Acciona will supply certified 100% renewable electricity to the facilities of Madrid Calle 30
ACCIONA has been awarded the public contract to supply energy to Madrid Calle 30. The one-year contract will begin in June 2020. ACCIONA will supply certified 100% renewable electricity to the facilities of Madrid Calle 30, the firm that manages Madrid’s main ring road, as well as its surrounding infrastructure and areas. The contract encompasses … Continue reading Acciona will supply certified 100% renewable electricity to the facilities of Madrid Calle 30
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