Although recycled steel plants run by renewables can make a dent in the industry’s carbon footprint, steel contributes as much as 6% to 7% of total greenhouse gas emissions. The steel industry has a massive carbon footprint, as much as 6% to 7% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, according to a Rocky Mountain Institute … Continue reading Nucor’s in Sedalia, Missouri, is set to be the first U.S. steel plant to run on wind energy
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Unexplored countries with high potential for wind energy
A lot of information is available online on countries who have the most installed wind energy capacity and how these countries are increasing their capacity every year. Think of countries like China, the United States, Germany, India or Spain. Information on countries with the most installed wind energy capacity is publicly available, very numerous and … Continue reading Unexplored countries with high potential for wind energy
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How China Moved From Leader To Laggard On Climate Change
When the economy was growing robustly, Beijing saw stronger environmental policies as core to its economic transformation. Today, with growth at its slowest pace since the early 1990s, that has changed. The FT reports. © Qilai Shen/Bloomberg Baoding, China | The smoggy city of Baoding is known for two things: donkey burgers, and solar panels. … Continue reading How China Moved From Leader To Laggard On Climate Change
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Wind energy in Russia, Murmansk’s wind farm progressing
Earlier this month, the Enel Group, whose subsidiary is building a wind farm near Murmansk, was singled out for a particular honor by the Russian government. While President Vladimir Putin’s skeptical quips about renewable energy continue to make colorful headlines, he nonetheless awarded the Order of Friendship to Enel CEO Francesco Starace for introducing environmentally … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, Murmansk’s wind farm progressing
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COP 25: Renewable Energy Ambition in NDCs Must Double by 2030
Countries are being urged to significantly raise renewable energy ambition and adopt targets to transform the global energy system in the next round of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), according to a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) that will be released at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid. The report … Continue reading COP 25: Renewable Energy Ambition in NDCs Must Double by 2030
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WindEurope to IEA Ministers: citizens and businesses want more wind energy
WindEurope’s CEO Giles Dickson took part in the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) biennial Ministerial Meeting in Paris on 5 December. He addressed the Ministers on consumer and citizen engagement. He noted the growing demand for clean energy among household and business consumers. Because of climate change. And because they also see that renewables are now … Continue reading WindEurope to IEA Ministers: citizens and businesses want more wind energy
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TÜV SÜD assesses new 254 MW wind energy project on behalf of DekaBank in Sweden
TÜV SÜD has assessed the technical basis of a large-scale wind-energy project in Scandinavia on behalf of DekaBank. Within the scope of the Stavro project, a total of 62 wind turbines will be built in North Sweden. In its role as lender’s technical advisor (LTA), TÜV SÜD contributes significantly to ensuring investment security. A total … Continue reading TÜV SÜD assesses new 254 MW wind energy project on behalf of DekaBank in Sweden
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200-MW South Dakota wind farm begins operations
Geronimo Energy, a subsidiary of National Grid, announced commercial operations for its Crocker Wind Farm, a 200-MW wind energy project located in Clark County, South Dakota. Crocker has virtual PPA with leading corporations, Walmart and Cargill. The project was built by Wanzek Construction and utilizes GE 2.7-116 wind turbines. “Crocker coming online represents the culmination … Continue reading 200-MW South Dakota wind farm begins operations
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Wind energy in in Namibia, Two wind farms totalling 90MW are set to be built
Namibia’s national power utility company NamPower has announced plans to build two wind farms that will be located near the coast in the Tsau//Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) national park, southwest of the country. The first wind farm will be developed by NamPower with an investment of $68 million once a meteorological mast (metmast) determines the annual energy … Continue reading Wind energy in in Namibia, Two wind farms totalling 90MW are set to be built
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Wyoming wind farm gets permit for 277 wind turbines
The Wyoming Industrial Siting Council has approved a permit to construct a 277-turbine wind farm on the border of Albany and Carbon counties. The Laramie Boomerang reports that when the council approved the permit application last month, it also required developer BluEarth Renewables to meet a number of conditions, including that the developer has to … Continue reading Wyoming wind farm gets permit for 277 wind turbines
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OEM leaders from wind, solar and storage come together to discuss what’s next
AWEA’s just-completed Clean Energy Executive Summit is a one-stop shop to gather intel on the latest clean energy trends. At this year’s conference, attendees learned about current projections and industry forecasts, followed by a discussion of leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of wind, solar and storage technologies. These leaders spanned the pan-renewable spectrum and came … Continue reading OEM leaders from wind, solar and storage come together to discuss what’s next
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Vestas secures 137 MW wind power order in USA
Vestas has received an order for 137 MW of wind turbines, consisting of V110-2.0 MW and V110-2.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in the U.S. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 10-year service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance for the lifetime of the project. … Continue reading Vestas secures 137 MW wind power order in USA
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The renewable energy organizations see the Spanish Energy and Climate Plan ambitious but feasible
The main renewable energy organizations in Spain highlight that the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (Pniec) is «ambitious» but «feasible», and that proposals such as reaching 74% of renewable electricity generation in 2030 «could even be exceed». The president of Protermosolar, Luis Crespo, has pointed out that all actors must work «together and efficiently» … Continue reading The renewable energy organizations see the Spanish Energy and Climate Plan ambitious but feasible
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Greenalia will install 200 MW of wind energy in Galicia
The renewable energy company, Greenalia, will begin to inject wind power electricity into the grid before December 31 with the launch of its first wind farm in Vimianzo, the Miñón wind farm.It will begin with the production of 24 MW of power, in a wind farm of six wind turbines of last generation of the … Continue reading Greenalia will install 200 MW of wind energy in Galicia
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Repsol finalizes the purchase of the largest wind energy portfolio in Spain from Forestalia (850 MW)
Repsol finalizes the purchase of the largest wind power portfolio in Spain from Forestalia (850 MW)Repsol is about to close the purchase of more than 850 MW of wind power from Forestalia, one of the players in the sector that has broken into more force in recent years. Never before has a transaction of terrestrial … Continue reading Repsol finalizes the purchase of the largest wind energy portfolio in Spain from Forestalia (850 MW)
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ENGIE acquires Renvico and strengthens its growth in wind energy in Italy and in France
ENGIE announces the acquisition of Renvico from Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), via Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 4, and from KKR with its co-investors. The onshore wind installed capacity of the Renvico comprises 329 MW of operating wind farms of which 142 MW in Italy and 187 MW in France. Renvico further develops a … Continue reading ENGIE acquires Renvico and strengthens its growth in wind energy in Italy and in France
Continue readingWind energy, solar energy, oil, coal, natural gas and climate change
The greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change reached a record in 2019. Scientists’ warnings abound, and much of the world has long denied the effects of nature-causing gas emissions on climate change in the planet. Now, however, there is no way to ignore the protests: the facts and research show that we are close … Continue reading Wind energy, solar energy, oil, coal, natural gas and climate change
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EIB and Iberdrola sign two financing agreements for 690 million euros for wind energy in Brazil
The EU Bank will finance with 250 million euros 15 wind farms that the company will build in northeastern Brazil. This is the first agreement signed between the entity and Neoenergia, a Brazilian subsidiary of Iberdrola. The 440 million euros allocated to Iberdrola distribution networks in Spain will strengthen these infrastructures and make them smarter … Continue reading EIB and Iberdrola sign two financing agreements for 690 million euros for wind energy in Brazil
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Europe’s Just Transition Fund must rise to the challenge
On 3 December WindEurope Deputy CEO Malgosia Bartosik called for an ambitious Just Transition Fund – a “must have” if we want the energy transition to work for all Europeans. Bartosik spoke on a panel in Brussels about financing the energy transition alongside: MEP Jerzy Buzek; Marc Lemaître, Director General for Regional and Urban development … Continue reading Europe’s Just Transition Fund must rise to the challenge
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Wind power in Turkey, Nordex’ wind turbines for 77 MW wind farm
The wind turbine manufacturer has received an order from its new customer Karayel Elektrik: the Nordex Group is to install 16 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for the 76.8 MW “Vize-2” wind farm. The wind turbines, from the Delta4000 series, will be supplied in the 4.8 MW operating mode and the order also includes a Premium Service … Continue reading Wind power in Turkey, Nordex’ wind turbines for 77 MW wind farm
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