Category Archives: wind energy

Iberdrola guarantees the electricity supply and activates its action plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Iberdrola, which provides an essential service for the population, reinforces the normal functioning of its facilities and critical and strategic activities with a battery of 65 specific measures.The group’s president, Ignacio Galán, has informed the staff of the measures taken and has appealed to the great sense of responsibility always shown by Iberdrola workers to … Continue reading Iberdrola guarantees the electricity supply and activates its action plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

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Wind energy becomes the first technology in Spain

Wind energy becomes the first installed power technology in the peninsula, ahead of the combined cycle that until now had been the leader. The year 2019 has marked a turning point in the transition of the peninsular electricity system towards a sustainable energy model. The integration of 6,528 MW of new renewable generation has meant … Continue reading Wind energy becomes the first technology in Spain

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We need a more strategic approach to wind energy

Today the European Commission presented its European Industrial Strategy which aims to boost the competitiveness of European industry as it embarks on the twin green and digital transitions. The document is clear on the need for the EU to adopt a more strategic approach to the renewable energy industries in the context of “a substantial … Continue reading We need a more strategic approach to wind energy

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Iberdrola has accelerated its electric mobility plans

The company will install 150,000 charging points in households, companies and on public highways (urban and interurban) over the next five years · It is investing in ultra and super-fast infrastructure (150 kW and 350 kW) that will have vehicles charged and back on the road in between five and 15 minutes. Iberdrola has installed … Continue reading Iberdrola has accelerated its electric mobility plans

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Financing contract for the Pomerania wind farm project is signed

UAB Ignitis Grup?, (hereinafter – the Company, Ignitis Group) identification code 301844044, registered office placed at Žvej? str. 14, Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania. The total nominal value of issued bonds 600 000 000 EUR; ISIN codes XS1646530565; XS1853999313.  Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o, which is part of Ignitis Group, signed an agreement with the … Continue reading Financing contract for the Pomerania wind farm project is signed

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Solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy production and electricity demand in Europe

Brent oil prices have fallen to a minimum of the last three years after the failed OPEC + talks with which it was intended to cut production to counteract the decline in demand for the coronavirus. Gas prices are also at historic lows and you have to go back to 2009 to find prices as … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy production and electricity demand in Europe

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HEINEKEN Mexico and Enel Green Power Mexico close a 100% renewable energy agreement

For a decade, the agreement will provide the Dutch firm with 28.8 GWh of solar and wind energy each year, for operations at its beer plant in Meoqui, Chihuahua. The amount is equivalent to planting more than 405,000 trees or avoiding emissions of more than 16,100 tons of CO2 per year In line with its … Continue reading HEINEKEN Mexico and Enel Green Power Mexico close a 100% renewable energy agreement

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Wind energy in Turkey, GE Renewable Energy to supply Cypress wind turbines for 70 MW Guney wind farm

GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Sanko Enerji to build the 70 MW Guney wind farm in Turkey. The wind power project will include 12 Cypress wind turbines, GE’s largest onshore wind turbine in the field and 2 units of 3 MW. GE will produce the Cypress’ revolutionary two-pieces blades at its manufacturing site … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey, GE Renewable Energy to supply Cypress wind turbines for 70 MW Guney wind farm

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The wind power company Nordex closes 2019 in line with its guide

The German wind turbine manufacturer presented its preliminary figures for the 2019 financial year and confirmed its guidance. The Company increased consolidated sales to EUR 3.28 billion (previous year: EUR 2.46 billion), within the forecast range of EUR 3.2 to 3.5 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose significantly by 21.7 percent … Continue reading The wind power company Nordex closes 2019 in line with its guide

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ENGIE invests in hydrogen technology platform H2SITE

ENGIE, through its corporate venture capital arm ENGIE New Ventures, announces its strategic investment in H2SITE. Headquartered in Bilbao, Spain, H2SITE is a spinoff created by Tecnalia research and technology center and Eindhoven University of Technology. It aims at commercializing a membrane reactor based system able to produce high purity hydrogen, on customer’s premises, from … Continue reading ENGIE invests in hydrogen technology platform H2SITE

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Infigen enters Power Purchase Agreement from Collector Wind Farm in Australia

Infigen has entered into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for output from the Collector Wind Farm in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales. The Collector Wind Farm is currently under construction and is owned by RATCH Australia. Infigen’s strategy is to grow the volume of renewable energy sold to commercial and industrial customers. The … Continue reading Infigen enters Power Purchase Agreement from Collector Wind Farm in Australia

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Two new wind energy plants in Peru

This year, three power generation plants with non-conventional renewable resources (RER) will start commercial operations in different parts of the country, the General Directorate of Electricity (DGE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mines (Minem) reported. This is the Duna Wind Power Plant, located in Cajamarca, with an investment that exceeds 25 million dollars; the … Continue reading Two new wind energy plants in Peru

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Global Ambassadors to accelerate greater gender diversity in the wind energy sector

Today on International Women’s Day, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) have announced this year’s participants for their jointly organised Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. After receiving over 110 highly competitive applications for this year’s program, GWEC and GWNET have chosen 15 participants from 13 … Continue reading Global Ambassadors to accelerate greater gender diversity in the wind energy sector

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Virginia poised to embrace wind energy future

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) applauds leaders in the Assembly for supporting the measure, which will drive substantial clean energy investments across Virginia. In particular, AWEA thanks Delegate Sullivan and Senator McClellan for their sponsorship of the bill, along with Senator Lucas, Senator Mason, and Delegate Hayes for their forward-thinking emphasis on transitioning Virginia … Continue reading Virginia poised to embrace wind energy future

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Siemens Gamesa receives an MSCI ESG rating of A

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy recently received a rating of A (on a scale of AAA-CCC) in the MSCI ESG ratings assessment, enabling the company´s inclusion in the MSCI indices and with an investment grade rating. The MSCI ESG ratings measure companies, according to exposure to industry-specific environmental, social and government (ESG) risks and the ability … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa receives an MSCI ESG rating of A

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Vestas wins request for repowering with wind turbines at the Danish wind power auction

Vestas has received a 36 MW repowering order for the Overgaard II wind energy project from Wind Estate A/S, one of Denmark’s leading energy companies. The order is derived from Denmark’s second energy neutral auction in 2019, and it is Vestas’ fourth repowering order from the two auction rounds for a total of more than … Continue reading Vestas wins request for repowering with wind turbines at the Danish wind power auction

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Record of wind power production in Spain in 2020 lowered prices in the MIBEL market

Earlier this week, on March 2, Spain’s wind energy production set the 2020 record so far with 366 GWh. The increase in wind power production led to the fall in MIBEL market prices, which has been positioned since that day with the second lowest price in Europe, something that is usually unusual. In the rest … Continue reading Record of wind power production in Spain in 2020 lowered prices in the MIBEL market

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Navarra declares three renewable interest projects for wind energy and photovoltaic

Navarra declares three renewable interest projects for wind power and photovoltaic energy.The Government of Navarra has adapted three agreements that declare three business projects related to wind farms and photovoltaic solar plants, promoted by the companies Enerfin, Nordex and Suno, as foral interest investments.The three projects fall under the strategic area ‘Renewable energies and resources’ … Continue reading Navarra declares three renewable interest projects for wind energy and photovoltaic

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Wind energy in Uzbekistan, ACWA Power to build 1GW wind farm

The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan has signed a deal with ACWA Power worth potentially over $1bn for a wind farm with capacity of up to 1GW. The agreement is valued at between $550m and $1.1bn for a wind power project of 500 MW to 1GW. The wind energy deal is part of a clutch … Continue reading Wind energy in Uzbekistan, ACWA Power to build 1GW wind farm

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Wind energy in Serbia, the largest wind farm in Europe

Residents of the village of Cantavir, near Subotica, have signed most of the land lease agreements for the construction of the largest wind farm in Europe. The value of the wind farm to be built near Cantavir is 700 million euro. The wind power plant, once built, should provide enough electricity to supply half of … Continue reading Wind energy in Serbia, the largest wind farm in Europe

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