As of 2018, Mexico has an installed wind power capacity of 4,935 MW with 54 wind farms and 2,447 wind turbines, and by 2019, ten wind farms with an installed capacity of 800 to 1,200 MW will be added. Currently, Mexico has a world level as one of the countries with the greatest potential for … Continue reading Oaxaca among the states with the greatest wind energy potential in Mexico
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Wind power in the Canary Islands: Inalsa wind farm with Enercon wind turbines
The president of the Consortium of Water and Inalsa, María Dolores Corujo, and the delegate in the Canary Islands of the Elecnor company, Miguel Ángel Moreno, signed the contract for the supply, installation, commissioning and maintenance of wind energy project. The project includes the installation of four Enercon E-70 model wind turbines of 2,300 kW … Continue reading Wind power in the Canary Islands: Inalsa wind farm with Enercon wind turbines
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Wind energy company Siemens Gamesa encourages science to stop climate change
The CEO of wind turbine manufacturer Siemens Gamesa encourages students to opt for science to curb climate change, during the presentation of a report on the benefits of wind energy.This new report highlights the social, health and economic benefits that the momentum of renewable energy would entailAccording to Markus Tacke, students’ lack of interest in … Continue reading Wind energy company Siemens Gamesa encourages science to stop climate change
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Wind energy in Egypt: wind farm in West Bakr is progressing
Lekela Power (IPP) is planning to start work on its Ras Ghareb wind energy project in the fourth half of 2019, according to Faisal Eissa, General Manager of the Egyptian subsidiary of this independent power producer (IPP). The wind farm in West Bakr is progressing. It is located in the Gulf of Suez, about 30 … Continue reading Wind energy in Egypt: wind farm in West Bakr is progressing
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Unprecedented momentum for green hydrogen
Hydrogen from renewable energy could play a central role in the global energy transformation, the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. ‘Hydrogen: a renewable energy perspective’ estimates that hydrogen from renewable power, so called green hydrogen, could translate into 8 per cent of global energy consumption by 2050. 16 per cent … Continue reading Unprecedented momentum for green hydrogen
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The Spanish wind energy industry responds to the challenges that lie ahead in the Energy Transition
The Spanish wind energy industry responds to the technical and innovation challenges that lie ahead in the Energy Transition. Rocío Sicre, president of AEE, said at the opening of the day that “the wind power sector is committed to addressing the technical challenges that we will face in the Energy Transition. For this, it will … Continue reading The Spanish wind energy industry responds to the challenges that lie ahead in the Energy Transition
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Wind energy in Brazil: Five new wind farms start operating in Pindaí
A national leader in the number of wind turbines and the commercialization of wind power projects, Bahia will consolidate its position with the start-up of five more wind farms in the municipality of Pindaí, in southwestern Bahia. Currently with 160 wind farms in operation, wind power generation in the state grew 49.9% in the first … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Five new wind farms start operating in Pindaí
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Coal miners visit Europe’s largest onshore wind farm in Romania
For the energy transition to succeed, it must be just. This means making sure that coal regions are not left behind. It means training fossil fuel workers so they can work in renewables. And it means showing that wind energy delivers jobs, prospects and a promising future for coal workers. It’s in this spirit that … Continue reading Coal miners visit Europe’s largest onshore wind farm in Romania
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Viesgo opens a new wind power plant in El Marquesado
Viesgo inaugurates its wind farm, in El Marquesado, in the area of ??Puerto Real, one of the most important wind energy projects of the company, in which it has invested 23 million euros. The president of Viesgo, Miguel Antoñanzas welcomed the attendees, including the General Secretary of Industry, Energy and Mines, Natalia González Hereza, and … Continue reading Viesgo opens a new wind power plant in El Marquesado
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Croatia’s HEP starts building 58 MW Korlat wind farm
Croatia’s power utility Hrvatska Elektroprivreda (HEP) has started building the Korlat wind farm near Benkovac. HEP’s first wind farm will have an installed capacity of 58 MW, which is more than the capacity of the currently biggest operational wind farm in Croatia. The Korlat wind farm is expected to produce around 170 GWh of electricity … Continue reading Croatia’s HEP starts building 58 MW Korlat wind farm
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Challenging times ahead for European wind energy?
Today we launched our ‘Wind Energy in Europe: Outlook to 2023’ report. It sets out our expectations for new installations (onshore and offshore) over the next five years. We’re hosting a webinar this afternoon breaking down the key findings. You can register for that here. There’s a lot to unpack. According to our Central Scenario, … Continue reading Challenging times ahead for European wind energy?
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Midelt, Enel Green Power’s best sustainable building site
Emissions kept at bay, total waste recycling and the refurbishment of a community water well: the building site for Midelt in Morocco is a poster child for sustainability and the creation of shared value. EGP keeps looking forward, thanks to its partnership agreement with IRESEN. Where there’s will, there’s a way: since day one, this … Continue reading Midelt, Enel Green Power’s best sustainable building site
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EDF Renewables brings into service 22 MW of wind power in Champagne
EDF Renewables continues its expansion in France by bringing into service the 22 MW Pays d’Anglure wind farm in the Marne département. This new project forms part of the EDF Group’s Cap 2030 strategy, which between 2015 and 2030 seeks to double EDF’s renewables capacity in France and worldwide, taking it to 50 GW net. … Continue reading EDF Renewables brings into service 22 MW of wind power in Champagne
Continue readingSignificant uncertainty over the growth of wind energy in Europe over the next five years
There is significant uncertainty over how much wind energy capacity will grow in Europe over the next five years, according to WindEurope’s new ‘Wind Energy Outlook to 2023’ released today. If Governments end up producing clear and ambitious National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) and they improve the permitting arrangements for wind farms and they keep investing … Continue reading Significant uncertainty over the growth of wind energy in Europe over the next five years
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GE Renewable Energy announces first Cypress onshore wind power contract in Brazil
GE’s largest onshore wind turbines will be installed at EDF Renewables’ wind farm in Bahia. Agreement includes 25 wind turbines and 20 years of operation and maintenance (O&M) services for all the equipment supplied by GE. GE Renewable Energy announced today it has signed an onshore wind energy contract with EDF Renewables in Brazil. This … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy announces first Cypress onshore wind power contract in Brazil
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New Africa Wind Energy Handbook to pave the way for wind energy growth in African Markets
Today, the Global Wind Energy Council has released the first segment of its Africa Handbook, a comprehensive guide that sets out for policy makers and stakeholders the opportunities and practical implementation steps necessary to create thriving wind energy sectors in African markets. This release comes on the occasion of Windaba 2019, the largest event of … Continue reading New Africa Wind Energy Handbook to pave the way for wind energy growth in African Markets
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Sen. Markey receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
AWEA presents awards to Members of Congress who exemplify America’s leadership and support for wind power. Senator Ed Markey (D-Mass.) has been named a U.S. Wind Champion for the 116th Congress by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) at an event hosted at Ørsted North America’s office in Boston. AWEA presents U.S. Wind Champion Awards … Continue reading Sen. Markey receives “U.S. Wind Champion Award”
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Wind power continues to grow
Europe, the region that most concentrates wind energy, projects a 66% increase in its installed wind farm capacity by 2023. Countries like Colombia are noted for their potential in the wind sector. Wind energy facilities in Europe will grow 66% by 2023, according to the most recent report by the WindEurope organization, which analyzes the … Continue reading Wind power continues to grow
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Acciona expands Nordex wind capital
Acciona has accepted a proposal from the Board of Directors of Nordex to fully subscribe, through a private placement, a 10% increase in the share capital of the wind turbine manufacturer. The capital increase, in compliance with German regulation, was priced using Nordex’s average share price of the past three days, €10.21, valuing the transaction … Continue reading Acciona expands Nordex wind capital
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Germany presents plan to strengthen onshore wind power
Germany’s Economy Ministry on Monday presented a schedule to help revive onshore wind turbine construction that has declined due to bureaucracy and citizens’ opposition, hampering efforts to build up renewable energy and meet climate targets. Among 18 measures to be completed in 2019 and 2020, the ministry said German states must agree to alter nighttime … Continue reading Germany presents plan to strengthen onshore wind power
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