50+ major companies call for corporate renewables to be built into the EU’s COVID-19 economic stimulus package – includes 40+ of Europe’s biggest corporate buyers of renewable electricity, such as Mars, Ingka Group and VF Corporation; Key asks include stimulating greater investment from the financial sector, and policies to support a faster roll-out of corporate … Continue reading Unlock corporate sourcing of renewables to deliver a cleaner, stronger EU, say multinationals
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GE Renewable Energy wind power agreement with Naturgy in Spain
Agreement covers maintenance for 13 Eco-80 wind turbines. Increases GE’s servicing contracts with Naturgy to nearly 100 wind turbines. GE Renewable Energy today announced that it has been selected by Naturgy to provide a 5-year full-service agreement (FSA) for the La Rabia Wind Farm in Spain. The wind farm includes 13 Eco-80 turbines. GE will … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy wind power agreement with Naturgy in Spain
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Highlights from the Wind Energy Powers American Business report
Many of the businesses across the country that power our everyday lives are increasingly choosing wind energy to power their operations. Once a niche market, corporate customers now routinely represent 40 percent or more of announced wind power contracts in a given year and are some of the most sought-after customers by wind project developers. … Continue reading Highlights from the Wind Energy Powers American Business report
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Corporate Customers Buying Record Amount of American Wind Power
Businesses purchased a record amount of U.S. wind power last year. In total, corporate buyers have signed contracts for nearly 17,000 megawatts (MW) of U.S. wind energy, enough to power more than five million American homes. Commercial and industrial companies bought 4,447 megawatts (MW) of U.S. wind capacity last year, setting a new record for … Continue reading Corporate Customers Buying Record Amount of American Wind Power
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Mainstream achieves 30% progress in wind energy project in Chile
Mainstream reported that it reached 30% progress in the first phase of the Andes Renovables project, which consists of the construction of four renewable energy parks in three regions of the country and that will generate a total of 571 MW of clean energy, equivalent to the consumption of 680 thousand homes. Specifically, the portfolio … Continue reading Mainstream achieves 30% progress in wind energy project in Chile
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EU Recovery Plan: it’s time to roll up our sleeves for a green recovery
The European Commission has tabled a Recovery Strategy of unprecedented scope: €1.85 trillion to counter the economic impacts of COVID-19. The plan is presented as a chance to accelerate the European Green Deal. But it will only be as green as the projects it funds and the jobs it creates. Society expects the huge resources … Continue reading EU Recovery Plan: it’s time to roll up our sleeves for a green recovery
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GE Renewable Energy hails its first onshore wind energy contract with PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Company in China
Contract includes 12 units of 2.5-132 onshore wind turbines with a two-year service agreement.The Xuanli Qingfeng wind farm will generate 30 MW of clean energy, enough to power more than 40,000 homes in Henan province. GE Renewable Energy continues to grow its onshore wind energy business in China with the first contract with Power China … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy hails its first onshore wind energy contract with PowerChina Guizhou Engineering Company in China
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The Rift Valley Energy Group has begun commissioning its Mwenga wind farm in Tanzania
A wind farm is now operational in Tanzania. With a capacity of 2.4 MW, the facility is located in Mwenga, in the Mufindi district. The plant is owned by the privately owned Rift Valley Energy Group. The company started commissioning its wind farm a few days ago after “mandatory pre-commissioning tests at the Mwenga site”. … Continue reading The Rift Valley Energy Group has begun commissioning its Mwenga wind farm in Tanzania
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Wind energy in Neuquén, first wind farm
Governor Omar Gutiérrez led the start-up of Vientos Neuquinos, the province’s first wind farm, this morning. It is located in Bajada Colorada, 40 kilometers from Picún Leufú in the direction of Piedra del Águila.Communal authorities from both towns and representatives of the company that carried out the work also participated in the act. Today the … Continue reading Wind energy in Neuquén, first wind farm
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Masdar to develop 500 MW wind power project in Uzbekistan
Masdar signed a power purchase agreement with the government of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate a 500 megawatt, utility-scale wind project. The wind farm will be built in the in the Zarafshon district of the Navoi region and commercial operations are targeted to start in 2024. Masdar did not disclose the total investment … Continue reading Masdar to develop 500 MW wind power project in Uzbekistan
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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 36 MW wind farm
Demonstrating its ability to support customers in submitting winning auction bids, Vestas has won its fourth order from the latest Polish auction round for a total order intake of more than 350 MW. This 36 MW wind power project consists of ten V126-3.45 MW wind turbines delivered in 3.6 MW Power Optimised Mode combined with … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 36 MW wind farm
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Sri Lanka to commission 20MW wind power in Jaffna
Sri Lanka has completed construction of two 10 MegaWatt renewable power plants in the Jaffna peninsula, and they will be formally commissioned later this month, officials said. “We hope to connect the two 10MW plants to the national grid later this month,” Power Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. Ceylex Engineering, a affiliate of LTL Holdings won … Continue reading Sri Lanka to commission 20MW wind power in Jaffna
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Wind energy grows in Turkey
The share of renewable energy sources in Turkey’s installed electricity capacity reached 45.2% in 2019, compared with 44.7% in 2018, according to the Turkish Energy Market Regulatory Authority’s (EMRA) latest report. The EMRA’s Electricity Market Report 2019 showed that Turkey’s licensed installed capacity increased 2.1% to 84,957 megawatts last year. Natural gas got the lion’s … Continue reading Wind energy grows in Turkey
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CLEANPOWER 2020 brings industry together, virtually
While the utility-scale renewable industry wasn’t able to meet in Denver this year, that didn’t stop us from coming together for a valuable, shared experience during a challenging time. The CLEANPOWER 2020 Stronger Together Virtual Event consisted of the Clean Power Decade webinar, live streamed general sessions and unique networking opportunities. The event kicked off … Continue reading CLEANPOWER 2020 brings industry together, virtually
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Wind energy expected to power parts of Cambodia soon?
Energy generated from commercial wind turbine in Cambodia is expected to become a reality soon, as a power firm and the electricity authority are in talks to finalise the power purchase agreement. Singapore-based The Blue Circle has conducted talks over the price tariff with Electricité du Cambodge (EDC) on the power purchase agreement and the … Continue reading Wind energy expected to power parts of Cambodia soon?
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TPI Composites is an only independent manufacturer of composite wind blades with a global footprint
On 30 May, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order to further extend the lockdown until 30 June 2020, their will be an ease of lockdown restrictions under the country’s re-opening strategy, beginning with Unlock Phase 1. All activities that were prohibited previously will be opened in areas outside Containment Zones in a … Continue reading TPI Composites is an only independent manufacturer of composite wind blades with a global footprint
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Lockdown 5.0: Restrictions continue to disrupt wind power project development India
On 30 May, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order to further extend the lockdown until 30 June 2020, their will be an ease of lockdown restrictions under the country’s re-opening strategy, beginning with Unlock Phase 1. All activities that were prohibited previously will be opened in areas outside Containment Zones in a … Continue reading Lockdown 5.0: Restrictions continue to disrupt wind power project development India
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South Africa lifts wind energy project construction shutdown
South Africa went into a 21-day national lockdown starting on 27 March 2020, which was subsequently extended until the end of April. Under the new district-based lockdown, gradually a three-phased approach has been adopted to begin re-opening the country from 1 May. During the first phase of the lockdown measures, while supply and maintenance of … Continue reading South Africa lifts wind energy project construction shutdown
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Germany extends wind power project execution deadline
In lieu of a complete lockdown, Germany issued stringent restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 virus through social distancing measures, closure of border, schools, and non-essential businesses on 22 March. The government announced further easing of containment measures with the exact timeline to be determined at state level on 6 May, with re-opening being … Continue reading Germany extends wind power project execution deadline
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The US Internal Revenue Service (ISR) extends project execution deadline for 2016 and 2017 wind energy projects
On 27 May, the US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced it will provide one additional year of safe harbour flexibility for wind power projects that began construction in 2016 and 2017, in order to address the significant short-term challenges for these projects due to COVID-19. Following the Production Tax Credit (PTC) five-year phase-out schedule … Continue reading The US Internal Revenue Service (ISR) extends project execution deadline for 2016 and 2017 wind energy projects
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