Vattenfall and Microsoft have jointly developed a first-of-its-kind solution, providing customers a new level of transparency into their electricity consumption making it possible to go from year-based data to hourly based data on source of origin. The solution, 24/7 Matching, is being piloted at Vattenfall and Microsoft Headquarters in Sweden. The new 24/7 solution is built … Continue reading Vattenfall and Microsoft pilot world’s first hourly matching (24/7) of renewable energy
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Wind energy in Philippines, green light for San Vicente wind farm
The Philippines Department of Energy has granted PetroGreen Energy the right to develop the San Vicente wind farm in the Palawan region of the Asian country. PetroGreen Energy deputy chief operating officer Maria Victoria Olivar said the company will now proceed with feasibility studies to determine the commercial viability of the proposed project. She said: … Continue reading Wind energy in Philippines, green light for San Vicente wind farm
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Vestas develops solution for 48 MW wind farm extension in Kazakhstan
Vestas has secured a 48 MW order from Kazakh developer TSATEK Green Energy LLP for the second phase of the Astana wind project, expanding the wind park from 52 MW to 100 MW. For this order, Vestas has developed a solution that includes 14 V117-3.45 MW turbines equipped with Vestas Low Temperature Operation. With the … Continue reading Vestas develops solution for 48 MW wind farm extension in Kazakhstan
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Wind energy in Spain, Enel Green Power connects Pena Ventosa Reformado wind farm
Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has connected the 8-megawatt (MW) Reformado de Pena Ventosa wind farm to the network, which has meant an investment of 9.3 million euros. It is the first that goes into production of the three that the company finalizes in Galicia.José Bogas, CEO of Endesa, said that … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, Enel Green Power connects Pena Ventosa Reformado wind farm
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Enel Green Power starts construction of 299 MW wind farm in U.S.
The Aurora wind power project, which will involve an investment of around 450 million US dollars, is due to generate approximately 1.3 TWh annually upon completion, due by the end of 2020. The wind energy facility is Enel Green Power’s second wind farm in North Dakota and, once completed, it will sell its energy to … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of 299 MW wind farm in U.S.
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Tax policy parity with other sectors critical to meet consumer demand for wind energy
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement applauding the release of the Growing Renewable Energy and Efficiency Now (GREEN) Act by Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA), Chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means. The legislation includes an extension of the Wind Production Tax Credit (PTC) at 60% for five years … Continue reading Tax policy parity with other sectors critical to meet consumer demand for wind energy
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A study gives hope to wind energy
A study in which the Desertification Research Center (CIDE) participates has revealed that, after decades of weakening winds, these have been reinforced on a planetary scale, which has positive consequences for wind energy production. This study has been published in the latest issue of the journal Nature Climate Change, in which CIDE, a joint center … Continue reading A study gives hope to wind energy
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Wind speed has increased by 7% and boosts wind power
The average daily wind speeds are in much of the world after approximately 30 years of gradual deceleration, which has been a boost for wind energy, according to a new study published in the journal ‘Nature Climate Change’. The research, led by a team from Princeton University (United States), shows that wind speeds in the … Continue reading Wind speed has increased by 7% and boosts wind power
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GE Renewable Energy announces 350 MW wind turbines order for Foard City Wind farm in Texas
GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (“Innergex”) to supply 139 2.X-127 onshore wind turbines on 89-meter towers for Innergex’s approximately 350 MW Foard City Wind project located in Foard County, Texas. The order also includes a 20-year full-service agreement. The Foard City wind farm reached commercial … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy announces 350 MW wind turbines order for Foard City Wind farm in Texas
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GWEC launches Global O&M services report in wind power
O&M plays a massive role in the development of the wind energy industry and the energy transition as it ensures the long-term sustainability and growth of wind power globally. Not only this, but the aftersales and service business has become a strong second leg for the wind energy industry to stand one, with leading wind … Continue reading GWEC launches Global O&M services report in wind power
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Germany gives the green light to the Acciona opa on Nordex wind energy
The German regulator gives the green light to Acciona’s OPA over 100% of the capital of its Nordex wind turbine manufacturing subsidiary, an operation that would value this company at more than 1,100 million euros. The group of José Manuel Entrecanales was forced to launch an offer after injecting 99 million euros of liquidity to … Continue reading Germany gives the green light to the Acciona opa on Nordex wind energy
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NamPower source N$1b for wind power plants in Namibia
NamPower plans to construct two wind energy plants worth N$1 billion in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park in order to boost Namibia’s local power generation capacity. As mandated to ensure power supply in the country, NamPower currently has an installed capacity of about 489.3 megawatts and imports over 60 percent of its needs to … Continue reading NamPower source N$1b for wind power plants in Namibia
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Wind energy in Kenya, Mombasa Cement sets up 36MW wind farm in Kilifi
Tired of inefficient supply and rising cost of electricity, Mombasa Cement has built a 36-megawatt wind firm in Vipingo, Kilifi County, to power its manufacturing operations. The company, which produces the Nyumba brand of cement, said the facility – whose construction got underway early this year – will help it overcome power inefficiencies that increasingly … Continue reading Wind energy in Kenya, Mombasa Cement sets up 36MW wind farm in Kilifi
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Iberdrola will build a hybrid solar and wind energy project in Australia
Iberdrola will definitely open the doors to a new international market with its landing in Australia where it plans to build a hybrid solar and wind power project that will have a capacity of 320 megawatts (Mw), whose investment will amount to about 500 million Australian dollars (about 310 million euros). The installation, consisting of … Continue reading Iberdrola will build a hybrid solar and wind energy project in Australia
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Budweiser Aquiraz Plant to be 100% Wind energy Powered
Budweiser’s wind power project has an environmental side to be highlighted: with it, 20,000 tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) will no longer be emitted each year. By 2022, the entire Ceará Budweiser beer factory, located in Aquiraz, in the Fortaleza Metropolitan Region, will be 100% powered by wind power. To this end, Ambev will invest … Continue reading Budweiser Aquiraz Plant to be 100% Wind energy Powered
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Wind energy in Ukraine, 100 MW Orlivska wind farm with Vestas´ wind turbines
DTEK has commissioned the 100 MW Orlivska Wind Power Plant in Ukraine. In doing so, the company has put 1 GW of renewable energy in operation by 2020. DTEK in the partnership with the Danish company Vestas, the world’s leading wind turbine producer, has accomplished the construction of the Orlivska Wind Power Plant, a 100 … Continue reading Wind energy in Ukraine, 100 MW Orlivska wind farm with Vestas´ wind turbines
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On 14 and 15 November the 13th Strategic Energy Technology plan (SET-Plan) conference took place in Helsinki. The SET-Plan provides an important framework to promote the EU’s goals in energy Research and Innovation (R&I). To deliver on its ambitious climate and energy targets, Europe needs strong and fit-for-purpose innovation programmes. These will develop and improve … Continue reading More Research & Innovation essential for decarbonisation & delivering a just energy transition
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Robert Bryce continues pushing anti wind energy fallacies
Robert Bryce has a long history of promoting untruths about renewable energy. So much so that more than 50 journalists and educators once submitted a petition to then-New York Times Public Editor Arthur Brisbane, imploring the paper to call out the special interest funding ties of op-ed writers. They used Robert Bryce as their poster … Continue reading Robert Bryce continues pushing anti wind energy fallacies
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Wind energy in Georgia, first wind farm
Investment firm Georgia Capital PLC said it will acquire Qartli Wind Firm in Georgia for USD14.4 million. Qartli is the only operational wind farm in Georgia. It operates a 21 megawatts installed capacity wind power plant, with a 47% average capacity factor. The wind farm is currently jointly owned by state companies Georgian Energy Development … Continue reading Wind energy in Georgia, first wind farm
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30% progress of Minas de Guascachaca wind power plant in Ecuador
A 30% advance has the construction of the Minas de Guascachaca Wind Power Plant, which will produce electricity with wind turbines. It is in the San Sebastián de Yuluc parish, in the Saraguro canton, in the province of Loja. This wind farm will consist of wind turbines, which will produce an installed capacity of 50 … Continue reading 30% progress of Minas de Guascachaca wind power plant in Ecuador
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