In a letter to EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton and EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, ministers from Lithuania, Poland, Greece, Spain, Latvia, Estonia, Austria and Luxemburg call for an EU industrial policy to expand renewables supply chains in Europe. “When Ministers from Poland, Greece, Spain, Austria, the Benelux and all 3 Baltic States say they … Continue reading Broad alliance of European countries calls for an EU industrial policy for renewables
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China-made wind turbines travel a long way to boost wind energy in Kazakhstan
In late April, three trucks carrying silvery wind turbine blades more than half a football pitch long were lumbering through the Ili River valley in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Passing through the Sayram Lake basin and zigzaging in the Tianshan Mountains, they were heading to the China-Kazakhstan border port of Horgos. The trucks … Continue reading China-made wind turbines travel a long way to boost wind energy in Kazakhstan
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The President of Mexico AMLO against wind energy
On May 3, Cenace published the “Agreement to guarantee the efficiency, Quality, Reliability, Continuity and security of the National Electric System, on the occasion of the recognition of the epidemic of disease due to the SARS-CoV2 virus (COVID-19)” , in which it established that they will apply actions and strategies to strengthen the reliability of … Continue reading The President of Mexico AMLO against wind energy
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Iberdrola has closed a transaction to acquire French wind energy company Aalto Power
Iberdrola has closed a transaction to acquire French renewables company Aalto Power for €100m. Aalto Power has 118MW of onshore wind power already in operation and a project portfolio of 636MW of onshore wind in various stages of development. The deal, which is subject to the authorisation of the French Ministry of Economy, is part … Continue reading Iberdrola has closed a transaction to acquire French wind energy company Aalto Power
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German Energy Minister, Herr Altmaier, you have less than 2 months
On 1 July you become President of the 27 EU Energy Ministers. 23 of them have a National Energy & Climate Plan for 2030. You do not. If you don’t complete your Plan soon, you will not be a credible President. Your Plan is delayed because the renewables numbers are unclear. You want 65% renewable … Continue reading German Energy Minister, Herr Altmaier, you have less than 2 months
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Wind Power will be a key building block for Economic Recovery
Major players in the wind sector have published a statement that highlights how wind energy is a key building block for economic recovery from the impact of COVID-19. Wind energy is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and could create nearly 4 million direct and indirect jobs as well as between $207bn … Continue reading Wind Power will be a key building block for Economic Recovery
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Wind energy companies in Spain continue to collaborate in the fight against COVID-19
Since the health crisis started by COVID-19 in the world, there have been many companies in the wind energy sector in Spain that are collaborating in the donation of products, as well as the provision of services to fight this pandemic. Below, we summarize some actions that several of the members of the Wind Business … Continue reading Wind energy companies in Spain continue to collaborate in the fight against COVID-19
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Siemens Gamesa Q2 performance impacted by the pandemic, but shows long term potential of wind energy
COVID-19 had a direct negative impact of €56 million on profitability, and intensified challenges experienced by the onshore business in India and Northern Europe. Siemens Gamesa’s performance in the second quarter of FY 2020 (January-March) reflected the unexpected effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on its operations and commercial activity, with a direct impact of €56mn … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa Q2 performance impacted by the pandemic, but shows long term potential of wind energy
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First Climate and Enel Green Power Panama sign agreement for the sale of International Renewable Energy Certificates
This is the first transaction to sell this kind of certificates to a counterparty, other than a Large Client, by an energy supply company in Panama. Enel Green Power Panamá, a renewable energy subsidiary of Enel Group, has signed an agreement for the sale of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) with First Climate, a German-based … Continue reading First Climate and Enel Green Power Panama sign agreement for the sale of International Renewable Energy Certificates
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Nordex SE: Withdrawal of guidance for financial year 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic; improved performance in Q1/2020
Against the background of the worldwide impacts of the continuing COVID-19 pandemic on its business, the management board of Nordex SE (“Nordex”; ISIN DE000A0D6554) has decided today to withdraw the guidance for the current financial year 2020. That guidance was given subject to the pandemic’s effects and published together with the annual financial statements for … Continue reading Nordex SE: Withdrawal of guidance for financial year 2020 due to COVID-19 pandemic; improved performance in Q1/2020
Continue readingMexico brake on solar and wind energy
The measures published last Friday by the National Center for Energy Control (Cenace), which suspends critical tests for new renewable energy generation projects, will delay the entry into operation of 28 wind and photovoltaic plants. Julio Valle, director of the Mexican Wind Energy Association (AMDEE), assured that the agreement of the National Center for Energy … Continue reading Mexico brake on solar and wind energy
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Los Gigantes wind farm in the community of Aragon
In Spain, Enel Green Power has started construction on two new plants: the Los Naranjos photovoltaic (PV) plant in the community of Andalusia, and the Los Gigantes wind farm in the community of Aragon. In Spain, Enel Green Power is adding two new plants to its portfolio, with the goal of helping the country reach … Continue reading Los Gigantes wind farm in the community of Aragon
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Vestas wind power lost 80 million euros until March
Vestas Wind (CSE: VWS) Systems, dedicated to the manufacture and sale of wind turbines, presented a net loss of 80 million euros in the first quarter on Tuesday despite solid sales and order book. The wind energy company explained the result due to the negative impact of the execution of narrow margin projects and the … Continue reading Vestas wind power lost 80 million euros until March
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Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April
Wind energy contributed 21.3% in April, concentrated solar power 1.2% and photovoltaic 6.8%. 47.9% of the monthly generation was from renewable sources and 72.6% were produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 27.6% and in the Canary Islands by 20.3% compared … Continue reading Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April
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Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuan
Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on May 2. Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind-power farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on May 2. The turbines will supply 179 million kilowatts per hour (kWh) of electricity per … Continue reading Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuan
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Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power
They will be located in Vilasantar, Aranga and a third wind farm between Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. In Galicia, 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power. So far in 2020, the Regionaal Ministry of the Environment has published the start of the environmental processing of a total of 19 wind farms in … Continue reading Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power
Continue readingVestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam
Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two wind power projects totalling 64 MW located in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province. Leveraging its extensive siting and project planning capabilities, Vestas was able to help the customer pick the right wind turbines for the wind farm projects’ specific wind conditions to achieve the … Continue reading Vestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam
Continue readingDigitalization and Innovation for Remote Centers of Excellence
The reorganization of teams and shifts, the creation of backup rooms, and remote control. These are the solutions implemented by Enel Green Power to face this emergency situation and to continue to manage all production units remotely. The seeds of the past bear fruit in the present. Our journey of constant innovation and the digital … Continue reading Digitalization and Innovation for Remote Centers of Excellence
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Wind energy in Russia, Enercon wind turbines for wind farm
Start of second wind power subproject in Russia with 84 L100 LP2 wind turbines. First wind farm Adygea already commissioned with 60 L100 LP2 wind turbines. The Red Wind joint venture with the Russian wind energy company NovaWind came into being under the management of Lagerwey, and began installation of the second subproject at the … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, Enercon wind turbines for wind farm
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India extends deadlines for wind energy projects
On 17 April, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued an order to grant a deadline extension for renewable energy projects equivalent to the period of lockdown plus 30 days additional blanket extension without the need for the developers to provide any evidence to provide a buffer period of ‘normalisation’ after lockdown. The … Continue reading India extends deadlines for wind energy projects
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