Commissioning of Orkoien onshore wind farm in Spain. Technologies successfully tested for less environmental impact: Plastic mats minimise construction-related impact; SF6-free switchgear to avoid the use of greenhouse gas. RWE leads the way in promoting sustainability in wind power. Near Pamplona, Spain, the company has now commissioned its groundbreaking onshore wind project Orkoien. Over the … Continue reading RWE successfully implements new technologies for more sustainability in wind power
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Brussels Considers Investigating Chinese Wind Turbine Subsidies
Brussels is considering launching an investigation into China’s use of subsidies to promote its wind turbine manufacturers. This move comes in response to concerns that cheap Chinese imports are posing a threat to European wind power companies. Didier Reynders, the acting competition commissioner, stated that if there is evidence of excessive aid on the Chinese … Continue reading Brussels Considers Investigating Chinese Wind Turbine Subsidies
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Building Better Blades: Renewed Funding Supports Wind Turbine Blade Innovations at NREL
Wind turbines are getting bigger, and so are turbine blades, which need to be made of durable materials if they are going to keep functioning for 20 or more years. And at the end of their lifespan, it is essential that those durable materials be reused, not tossed in a landfill. Working out how to … Continue reading Building Better Blades: Renewed Funding Supports Wind Turbine Blade Innovations at NREL
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China wind farm sets high-altitude records
China’s push for clean energy is testing the limits of high-altitude wind turbines in the same mountain range as Mount Everest, up where the air is rather thin. China has expanded its highest-altitude wind farm, in the Tibet autonomous region, thousands of metres above sea level. Photo: China Three Gorges Corporation In the Tibet autonomous … Continue reading China wind farm sets high-altitude records
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Masdar Launches UAE’s first wind power project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation
Through the support and vision of its leadership, UAE demonstrates latest technology and innovation to capture low wind speeds at utility scale. Inauguration of the UAE’s first wind farms across four locations, with total combined capacity of over 100 megawatts, powering over 23,000 homes and displacing 120,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Development marks debut … Continue reading Masdar Launches UAE’s first wind power project with breakthrough low wind speed Innovation
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The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
Over the past decade, the LCOE (Levelized Cost Of Electricity) of renewable electricity generation technologies has dropped exponentially, driving the energy transition towards a 100% renewable system. The largest drops in LCOE since 2010 have been for onshore wind energy, 69%, solar photovoltaic energy, 89%, and offshore wind energy, 59%. This evolution of the renewable … Continue reading The drop in the LCOE of solar and wind power drives the energy transition
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EDP Renewables adds three new wind farms to its portfolio in Italy
San Giorgio, Greci and Casalbore will contribute to decarbonize the Campania region with a joint capacity of 80 MW; The use of this renewable portfolio will avoid the emission of more than 110 thousand tons of CO2 per year. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a leading wind and solar producer in the world, increased its renewable … Continue reading EDP Renewables adds three new wind farms to its portfolio in Italy
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The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years
New report, in partnership with the American Clean Power Association, uncovers insights on the surge in offshore wind power projects, the revival of onshore markets, and the booming repowering sector, all fueled by strategic policy shifts and significant investments. The US Wind Watch, a new report released by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and … Continue reading The Inflation Reduction Act is set to increase cumulative wind energy installations in the US by over 50% in the next 5 years
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Nordex another wind power order in Spain for 45 MW
At the end of September, Enerfin, the renewable energy subsidiary of the Elecnor Group, one of the main Spanish mechanical engineering and construction groups, awarded Nordex an order for 45 MW in Spain. The order also includes a Premium Service for the wind turbines for a period of 20 years. Nordex supplies eight N155/5.X wind … Continue reading Nordex another wind power order in Spain for 45 MW
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Wind energy playing key role in Africa’s energy supply but transformational potential still untapped
us of Wind in Africa report, which provides a stocktake of the wind industry in Africa and delivers a forecast of the continent’s wind energy pipeline. The Status Report provides the foundation for policy discussions and project development to build on and drive the region’s wind development forward through the rest of this decade. The … Continue reading Wind energy playing key role in Africa’s energy supply but transformational potential still untapped
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Vestas wins 139 MW wind power order in Poland
Vestas has received a firm order from Eviva Drze?ewo Sp. z o.o. z o.o., part of PAK-POLSKA CZYSTA ENERGIA Sp. z o.o. zoo. and ZE PAK S. A., for the Drze?ewo I-IV wind farm in Poland. The order consists of 23 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines and 40 V100-2.0 MW wind turbines, all in 2.2 MW … Continue reading Vestas wins 139 MW wind power order in Poland
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Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
Wind energy surpasses the barrier of 30 GW installed, a milestone possible thanks to a competitive and innovative value chain based in Spain.More than 25 years of innovation: Wind power in Spain leads electricity generation. On this day, the latest technological advances and future challenges are analyzed. The Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new … Continue reading Wind energy overcomes the barrier of 30 GW installed in Spain
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Vestas receives first order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Germany
Vestas has received its first firm order for a prototype of the V162-7.2 MW wind turbine, one of the latest additions to the Vestas EnVentus platform. The order was placed by Bürgerwindpark Janneby eG for the Janneby wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein. In September 2023, Vestas also installed a V162-7.2 MW prototype at the Østerild national … Continue reading Vestas receives first order for V162-7.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in Germany
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Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
Vestas, a leading wind turbine manufacturer, has announced a series of new contracts to supply a total of 1,220 MW of onshore and offshore wind turbines to projects in Europe and the United States. One of the major orders won by Vestas is a 960 MW contract for EnBW’s He Dreiht offshore wind farm in … Continue reading Vestas signs deals for 1,220 MW of wind turbines in Europe and the US
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Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the proposals of the wind sector before the next legislature.1.What do you consider to be the main challenges for the next legislature in relation to the development of wind power in Spain? The electricity sector is a regulated sector. And the regulation of the renewable sector, in … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez, general director of AEE, analyzes the wind energy proposals before the next legislature in Spain
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OX2 sells 115 MW wind farm Ånglarna in Sweden for 2.7 billion SEK
OX2 has sold the 115 MW wind farm Ånglarna in Sweden to a European utility for 2.7 billion SEK*. The sale will be recorded in the third quarter. The Ånglarna wind farm will consist of 18 turbines and be situated in the county of Falun in Sweden. OX2 acquired the project rights in May 2019 … Continue reading OX2 sells 115 MW wind farm Ånglarna in Sweden for 2.7 billion SEK
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Vestas wins order for 25 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye
Vestas wins order for 25 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye. Sanko Holding has placed an order for 25 MW for the Akyel wind farm, which will be located in the Karaman region of Türkiye. The contract includes the supply and installation of four V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 25 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye
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Protecting Wildlife at Wind Energy Facilities
A lot of work goes into planning a wind turbine facility, long before the turbines are installed. One big consideration is protecting the environment and putting in measures to give wildlife safe ways to navigate and places to live. Conservation also means educating the community about wildlife, so everyone can contribute to the effort. At … Continue reading Protecting Wildlife at Wind Energy Facilities
Continue readingVestas is awarded a wind farm for ten 62 MW wind turbines in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order from Bürgerwind Beuchte, part of Ebert Erneuerbare Energien Unternehmensgruppe, for the Beuchte wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order consists of ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a wind farm for ten 62 MW wind turbines in Germany
Continue readingVestas wins 38 MW wind power order in Japan
Vestas has secured a 38 MW order with Todo Corporation for the Iwaki Miwa wind farm in Fukushima prefecture, Japan. Owned by JR East Energy Development Co., Ltd., the wind farm will be built by Todo Corporation and will feature nine V117-4.2 MW wind turbines. Vestas will also offer 20 years of Active Output Management … Continue reading Vestas wins 38 MW wind power order in Japan
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