Selected by EDF Renewables / SITAC Group Joint Venture to provide 112 wind turbines for low wind speed conditions. Sitac Kabini wind farm will have a total installed capacity of 300 MW. Wind farm will produce enough green energy to meet annual electricity requirements for 1.3 million people in India. GE Renewable Energy has received … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to deliver wind turbines for 300 MW wind farm in Gujarat, India
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Wind power could generate 20% of US electricity within a decade
Offshore wind energy to eliminate 825 million metric tonnes of CO2 and become ‘a major source of the entire U.S electricity supply by 2030’. The U.S. could generate 20% of its electricity from wind within 10 years, according to research from Cornell University. Called the “20% Wind Scenario,” as outlined by the U.S. Department of … Continue reading Wind power could generate 20% of US electricity within a decade
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Wind energy in Honduras, Cerro de Hula Wind Farm
The Cerro de Hula wind farm is one of the wind energy projects that contributes to the production of electricity nationwide (126MW) and that directly benefits Tegucigalpa and the communities of Santa Ana and San Buenaventura. Energy is one of the main assets in the economy of every country as it is a resource that … Continue reading Wind energy in Honduras, Cerro de Hula Wind Farm
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Impact of COVID-19 on China’s wind energy industry
This update has been jointly prepared by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Chinese Wind Energy Association (CWEA) based on consultation with their industry members and their own market intelligence. As China is the world leader in new onshore and offshore wind power installations, there have been rising concerns in over the impact … Continue reading Impact of COVID-19 on China’s wind energy industry
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Wind energy in Djibouti, Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for 59 MW wind farm
The 59 MW wind farm built by Siemens Gamesa will almost double the country’s current installed power generation capacity; wind power project will help reduce the cost of electricity, increase energy independence and decrease the country’s CO2 emissions; first Siemens Gamesa wind power project with the participation of an African investor. Energy access rates and … Continue reading Wind energy in Djibouti, Siemens Gamesa wind turbines for 59 MW wind farm
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Wind energy exceeds 25,700 MW installed in Spain
Spain leads the ranking of EU countries in onshore wind farm installation. Spain has increased wind power by 2,243 MW in 2019, multiplying by five the installed wind turbines capacity compared to the previous year, adding a total of 25,704 MW of wind power installed with wind turbines. Wind energy has produced 20.8% of the … Continue reading Wind energy exceeds 25,700 MW installed in Spain
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Wind energy in Chile, Nordex’s 33 wind turbines for 156 MW wind farm
Nordex has received a large order for building a wind farm with wind turbines from the Delta4000 generation in Chile. The 156 MW wind farm will comprise 33 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines. In addition to this, the customer has opted for the Premium Service for a period of 15 years. The wind farm is located 30 … Continue reading Wind energy in Chile, Nordex’s 33 wind turbines for 156 MW wind farm
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High wind power production in Germany once again caused negative prices
Solar energy production increased widely in European markets last week. However, in the case of wind power production, declines predominated, which led to the rise in prices in most markets. On the other hand, in the German market, high wind energy production once again caused negative prices over the weekend. This week, prices are expected … Continue reading High wind power production in Germany once again caused negative prices
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Wind energy, Senegal opens West Africa’s first big wind farm
Senegal inaugurated the first large-scale wind farm in West Africa on Monday, a wind power facility that will supply nearly a sixth of the country’s power when it reaches full capacity later this year. With the wind farm, Senegal will get 30% of its energy from renewable sources, which has been a goal of President … Continue reading Wind energy, Senegal opens West Africa’s first big wind farm
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Offshore wind power and the shipping sector can reinforce each other to reach the Green Deal targets
Wind energy currently makes up 15% of Europe’s energy mix. The majority of this is onshore wind farm plants. Offshore wind turbines is just 2% at the moment. But it’s growing rapidly thanks to decreasing costs and improving technology. So offshore wind power will be a major player in the future. But collaboration with the … Continue reading Offshore wind power and the shipping sector can reinforce each other to reach the Green Deal targets
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EU industrial strategy must recognise wind energy as a job creator
Last week, WindEurope was one of the co-signatories of a letter calling for a robust industrial strategy to implement the Green Deal. Europe can only reach climate-neutrality through the sustained growth of wind energy to power the economy. This will be essential to ensure Europe’s long-term security of energy supply and technology leadership. The letter … Continue reading EU industrial strategy must recognise wind energy as a job creator
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AWEA releases proper lifting techniques guidance
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year, and back injuries account for one of every five workplace injuries or illnesses. There are many steps you can take to improve the workplace and work practices, making workers safer and more resilient. Understanding body mechanics and how … Continue reading AWEA releases proper lifting techniques guidance
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Garanti BBVA to power its corporate buildings and branches with wind energy
BBVA’s Turkish franchise announced its decision to turn to renewables to power its corporate buildings, subsidiaries and branches. Garanti BBVA has signed the 100 percent Renewable Energy Agreement, according to which, in 2020, it will source the 90 million kWh it requires to power a total of 813 branches and 45 corporate buildings from renewable sources. … Continue reading Garanti BBVA to power its corporate buildings and branches with wind energy
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Wind energy in Argentina, Genneia obtained $ 31 million for the Chubut Norte II wind farm
The leading renewable energy company received the first tranche of a corporate loan granted by the German Development Bank kfW. It will be destined for the Pomona II wind power plants that are already in operation and Chubut Norte II wind farm that is under construction. The first 31 million dollars over a total amount … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, Genneia obtained $ 31 million for the Chubut Norte II wind farm
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The use of serrated teeth in wind turbine blades increases their wind energy production
Elena Llorente Trujillo has investigated in her doctoral thesis, read at UPNA, the effect produced by adding this type of elements to wind turbines. Elena Llorente Trujillo has investigated in her doctoral thesis how the installation of serrated teeth on the trailing edge of the blades influences the aerodynamic performance of wind turbines. “These devices … Continue reading The use of serrated teeth in wind turbine blades increases their wind energy production
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Construction of wind power plant begins in Vietnamese province of Soc Trang
BPP Vinh Chau (BPPVC), a subsidiary of Banpu Power of Thailand, began construction of a wind energy plant in the city of Vinh Chau, in the Vietnamese province of Soc Trang.The first phase of the wind farm has a capacity of 29.4 MW with seven wind turbines and an investment of more than 56.1 million … Continue reading Construction of wind power plant begins in Vietnamese province of Soc Trang
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Jordan among leading countries in MENA region for wind power production
Jordan was ranked third after Egypt and Morocco in the MENA region in terms of wind energy production during the year 2019, according to a report recently published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). According to the annual report, Jordan”s total wind energy production amounted to 190 megawatts (MW), placing it third in the … Continue reading Jordan among leading countries in MENA region for wind power production
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Wind energy benefits local communities
Wind power give ‘new airs’ to local communities. Among the benefits: better infrastructure and recreational, sports and cultural activities.Infrastructure and recreational, sports and cultural activities, are some of the benefits derived from the integral management system of the Vive Energía wind farms, in Dzilam de Bravo and Progreso, the first one inaugurated by Governor Mauricio … Continue reading Wind energy benefits local communities
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Queensland approves massive 1,200MW wind farm
The Queensland government has given development approval for a massive wind project of up to 1,200MW that will be located in state pine forest in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. The $2 billion project put forward by Forest Wind will comprise up to 226 turbines and would be located in state forest used as pine plantations … Continue reading Queensland approves massive 1,200MW wind farm
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EU Energy Commissioner receives Green Deal policy recommendations at emPOWER event
On Tuesday 18 February WindEurope in cooperation with SolarPower Europe, SmartEn and the Renewables Grid Initiative presented four policy recommendations to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson at the emPOWER event. The recommendations focus on how a renewables-based energy system is the keystone to the European Green Deal. The recommendations focus on the goals of the … Continue reading EU Energy Commissioner receives Green Deal policy recommendations at emPOWER event
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