This week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030. This translates into 40% renewables in the power sector – wind energy could deliver half of this. The Plan outlines ambitious, yet realistic targets … Continue reading France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
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Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
Existing ENERCON and EWE wind farms and project pipelines to be consolidatedMove to create major German power producer focusing on renewable energies.In order to drive the expansion of onshore wind energy, the Aloys Wobben Foundation, sole shareholder of Aurich-based wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, and Oldenburg-based energy service provider EWE are aiming to set up a … Continue reading Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia, ensuring support continuity and stable operations to maximize the customer’s business case.* Under the agreement, the company will provide remote monitoring, supply chain access and specialty tooling, design and … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
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New Michael Moore-backed documentary full of errors, fundamentally misunderstands electric system
A new Michael Moore-backed documentary has been released that examines the climate crisis and the lack of progress made so far in combating the problem. Unfortunately, and somewhat strangely, the filmmakers chose to focus much of their attention erroneously critiquing a leading climate solution—renewable energy. The reality is wind and solar today are already avoiding … Continue reading New Michael Moore-backed documentary full of errors, fundamentally misunderstands electric system
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Vietnam Needs to Act Now to Mitigate Wind energy Disruptions
As the COVID-19 pandemic widens overseas, many Asian countries now going through a second wave of outbreak and massive lockdowns continue to be in effect across South East Asia (SEA). Amid the dark clouds, GWEC Asia has not slowed down our policy efforts and have taken massive steps forwards in one of our priority markets: … Continue reading Vietnam Needs to Act Now to Mitigate Wind energy Disruptions
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GE Renewable Energy Secures 10-Year Service Agreement with Idaho Wind energy Partners
Agreement includes full-service agreement for 122 GE 1.56-82.5 wind turbines. GE Renewable Energy today announced that it has been selected by DIF Capital Partners to provide a 10-year full-service agreement (FSA) for the 183 MW Idaho Wind Partners wind farms near Twin Falls, ID. The 11 wind farms, which are managed by Longroad Energy, include … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Secures 10-Year Service Agreement with Idaho Wind energy Partners
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Indian government supports wind energy supply chain as lockdown continues
After extending the lockdown until the 3 May, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order on 14 April, stipulating revised lockdown measures. In this order it was announced that selected additional activities will be allowed from 20 April, but manufacturing facilities are unlikely to resume activities until 3 May due to the extended … Continue reading Indian government supports wind energy supply chain as lockdown continues
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Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
According to a brief by the North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, a total of 110 employees associated with LM Wind Power’s factory in Grand Forks have tested positive after having a screening of about half of its 900 workers this week. Following the outbreak, the blade factory will be closed for at least 14 days. … Continue reading Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
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Vestas announces reduction of workforce in Denmark
To ensure a strong focus on execution and long-term competitiveness, Vestas announced on 20 April 2020 it will optimise its product portfolio and, due the extraordinary situation from the COVID-19 pandemic, its intention to reduce its workforce across functions in Denmark that do not directly support 2020 deliveries. As a consequence, Vestas plans to lay off … Continue reading Vestas announces reduction of workforce in Denmark
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Kansas continues to lead in wind energy
Kansas is once again one of the top wind energy producers in the country. The Kansas Department of Commerce announced results from the American Wind Energy Association’s Annual Market Report on Tuesday. It ranked No. 2 in the nation for wind energy production as a share of total electricity generation. According to the report, Kansas … Continue reading Kansas continues to lead in wind energy
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Ingeteam launches its new-generation wind power converters
The new DFIG converters can be modulated to bring customized solutions that will effectively minimize wind turbine LCoE. Ingeteam’s vast knowledge and experience have been mobilized to generate design processes that combine development and validation, to ensure the supply of optimized DFIG Power Converters in the wind market for high power applications in the range … Continue reading Ingeteam launches its new-generation wind power converters
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A majority of EU countries support green recovery plans for Europe
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, a clear majority of voices across Europe is calling out for an accelerated energy transition towards renewable energy sources. Different initiatives are asking European leaders to put the Green Deal at the heart of Europe’s economic response to the pandemic. Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ireland recently joined 13 … Continue reading A majority of EU countries support green recovery plans for Europe
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Renewable Energy Can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery
Advancing the renewables-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare by 2050, finds the first Global Renewables Outlook released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today. While a pathway to deeper decarbonisation requires total energy investment up to USD … Continue reading Renewable Energy Can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery
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EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
With this new agreement, EDPR has now secured 80% of the ~7.0 GW targeted wind energy and solar global capacity build-out for 2019-2022 period. EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, through its subsidiary EDP Renovables España S.L.U., has secured a … Continue reading EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
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Elecnor starts up the first wind power farm in the Valencian Community since 2012
The wind power plant is located in the municipality of Cofrentes and has involved an investment of 53 million euros.The new wind installation will generate a power equivalent to the electricity consumption of 43,000 families in one yearElecnor, through its wind energy development and exploitation subsidiary Enerfin, has just launched the Cofrentes Wind Farm, the … Continue reading Elecnor starts up the first wind power farm in the Valencian Community since 2012
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Wind energy in Argentina, the last wind turbines of the Chubut Note III wind farm arrived
This ship brings with it the parts of 13 wind turbines (except the towers) corresponding to the “Chubut Norte III Wind Farm” project and it is expected that the discharge will finish in the next 6 days, as long as the weather conditions allow it. This boat has complied, even before taking up moorings in … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, the last wind turbines of the Chubut Note III wind farm arrived
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First part of the hybrid wind energy park completed
All wind turbines of Vattenfall’s first hybrid wind power park have now been installed. Next up is the powerful solar panels and batteries to complete it. Haringvliet energy park south Holland is unique as wind energy, solar energy and energy storage are combined into one powerful hybrid energy production site. Now that the wind turbines … Continue reading First part of the hybrid wind energy park completed
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Wind power in Poland, Siemens Gamesa supplies 63 wind turbines
Company to install 63 wind turbines in three wind energy projects for customers including private investors as well as national and international utilities. The 184 MW won at the recent 2019 auction round takes the company’s installation volume in the country to 337 MW – enough to supply 530,000 Polish households. Siemens Gamesa has now … Continue reading Wind power in Poland, Siemens Gamesa supplies 63 wind turbines
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IEA has finalized a $65 million wind energy award in Iowa
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, has finalized a $65 million wind energy award in the state of Iowa. The contract was secured by White Construction, a subsidiary of IEA that manages utility-scale renewable energy and heavy civil infrastructure projects. IEA recognized approximately $56 … Continue reading IEA has finalized a $65 million wind energy award in Iowa
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Wind power capacity worldwide reaches 650,8 GW, 59,7 GW added in 2019
World wind energy capacity at 650,8 GW, Corona crisis will slow down markets in 2020, renewables to be core of economic stimulus programmesThe overall capacity of all wind turbines installed worldwide by the end of 2019 reached 650,8 Gigawatt, according to statistics presented today by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) during a webinar. 59’667 … Continue reading Wind power capacity worldwide reaches 650,8 GW, 59,7 GW added in 2019
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