The promising innovation for the wind power industry is a change in the structure of wind turbines. Rare earths (TR), a group of 17 precious minerals, are increasingly essential for modern technology and the energy transition. From mobile phones and superconductors to wind turbines and electric cars, these minerals play a vital role in making … Continue reading Wind Turbine Technology to Reduce Reliance on Rare Earths
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Global wind orders in the first half reached a new high of 69.5 GW
Global wind turbine order intake reached new highs in H1, with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, a 12 percent increase year-over-year, according to a new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. A big driver of this activity was orders from outside of China, which saw more than 25 GW of order demand for a 47% increase year-over-year … Continue reading Global wind orders in the first half reached a new high of 69.5 GW
Continue readingEnercon announces a more powerful version of its E-175 EP5 wind turbines
Enercon announces a more powerful version of its E-175 EP5 wind turbines. The top model will be equipped with a larger permanent magnet generator with 6.X MW rated power. ENERCON expands its product portfolio with a type of powerful and high-performance system. In time for the Husum Wind wind energy fair (September 12-15), the manufacturer … Continue reading Enercon announces a more powerful version of its E-175 EP5 wind turbines
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Enel Green Power Chile begins commercial operations of the new wind power plants in Southern Chile
The Renaico II wind power project, after passing all tests to ensure its correct operation in terms of both safety and performance, received authorization from the National Electric Coordinator to begin its commercial operations.With this authorization, Renaico II, located in the Araucanía Region and which has a net installed capacity of 144 MW, will generate … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile begins commercial operations of the new wind power plants in Southern Chile
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Iberdrola reinforces its leadership in offshore wind power with the progress of Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle
Iberdrola is reaffirming its leadership in offshore wind with major advances in Saint-Brieuc (France) and Baltic Eagle (Germany). Iberdrola’s Chairman, Ignacio Galán, has recognized the work of employees at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm, the first large-scale offshore wind project in Brittany and the second in France to produce clean energy, and at the Baltic … Continue reading Iberdrola reinforces its leadership in offshore wind power with the progress of Saint-Brieuc and Baltic Eagle
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Vestas is awarded a 54 MW wind project in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order from Energiequelle GmbH for the Zeven-Wistedt wind farm in Lower Saxony, Germany. The order consists of nine V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in operational mode of 6.0 MW and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 54 MW wind project in Germany
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Vestas wins an order to repower 42 MW of wind power in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order to power an undisclosed retrofit wind farm in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The order consists of six V150-6.0 MW wind turbines and one V162-6.2 MW wind turbine in 6.0 MW operating mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under … Continue reading Vestas wins an order to repower 42 MW of wind power in Germany
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RWE’s 200-MW Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm under construction in Texas
Montgomery Ranch adds to RWE’s 4.1 (RWE pro rata 3.1) gigawatts of installed onshore wind capacity in the state and a total portfolio of 8 GW across the U.S..Wind power project will use 45 Vestas 4.5 megawatt wind turbines. Once operational, Montgomery Ranch will have enough capacity to generate clean power for more than 60,000 … Continue reading RWE’s 200-MW Montgomery Ranch Wind Farm under construction in Texas
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Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for a 1 GW+ onshore wind project in the US.
Vestas has entered into a conditional agreement for the supply of turbines for an onshore project in the US with a capacity above Vestas’ current disclosure threshold of 1 GW. Where the agreement results in a firm and unconditional order, Vestas will disclose it in a company announcement in accordance with the company’s disclosure policy.
Continue readingWind turbine orders reach 69.5 GW of wind power in the first half of 2023
Global order intake for wind turbines hit new highs in the first half of 2023 with 69.5 gigawatts (GW) of activity, up 12% year-on-year, according to new Wood Mackenzie analysis. Orders from outside of China, which saw more than 25 GW of order demand for a 47% year-on-year increase in the first half, were a … Continue reading Wind turbine orders reach 69.5 GW of wind power in the first half of 2023
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Egypt’s NREA signs land allocation agreement for 3 GW of wind power in Sohag
Land allocation agreement signed with a consortium comprised Orascom Construction PLC, ENGIE, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. The Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) has signed a land allocation agreement with a consortium comprised Orascom Construction PLC, ENGIE, and Toyota Tsusho Corporation to establish a three-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in west Sohag, according to a … Continue reading Egypt’s NREA signs land allocation agreement for 3 GW of wind power in Sohag
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Statkraft strengthens repowering position with second Breeze series wind farm acquisition
Statkraft, Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy, has acquired a wind power portfolio from Breeze Two Energy in Germany and France, growing its repowering portfolio with 337 MW and 39 wind farms. Statkraft has added 39 wind farms in operation to its European onshore wind power portfolio in an acquisition that mirrors the first of … Continue reading Statkraft strengthens repowering position with second Breeze series wind farm acquisition
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Statkraft signs agreement to purchase two wind farms (260 MW) in Brazil
Statkraft Energias Renováveis SA (SKER), Statkraft’s subsidiary in Brazil has signed an agreement with EDP Renováveis S.A. (“EDPR”) to acquire the two operational wind farms, Jerusalém and Boqueirão, located in the state of Rio Grande do Norte. The two wind farms consist of 62 wind turbines and have an installed capacity of 260 megawatts (MW). … Continue reading Statkraft signs agreement to purchase two wind farms (260 MW) in Brazil
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RWE and Stanwell sign MoU for two wind energy projects in Queensland, Australia
RWE and Stanwell Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver two Queensland onshore wind projects with a combined capacity of up to 1.8 gigawatts (GW). Under the MoU, Stanwell will investigate and assess energy offtakes and potential equity investment in RWE’s Theodore Wind Farm, a project of up to 1,100 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading RWE and Stanwell sign MoU for two wind energy projects in Queensland, Australia
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Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know
Renewable Energy Technologies: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future In an era marked by growing concerns over climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has gained unprecedented importance. Renewable energy technologies have emerged as a beacon of hope, promising a cleaner and more secure energy future for our … Continue reading Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know
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U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released three annual reports showing that wind power continues to be one of the fastest growing and lowest cost sources of electricity in America and is poised for rapid growth. According to the new reports, wind power accounted for 22% of new electricity capacity installed in the United … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Projects Strong Growth in U.S. Wind Power Sector
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India can become a global supply chain powerhouse by accelerating its domestic wind energy market
India could become a key player in the global wind energy supply chain, according to the report From local wind power to global export hub: ‘India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2023-2027’ published today by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC Intelligence (MEC+). The report emphasises the huge supply chain opportunities for India in … Continue reading India can become a global supply chain powerhouse by accelerating its domestic wind energy market
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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
Brush up on your knowledge of wind! This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About Energy” series. 10. Human civilizations have harnessed wind power for thousands of years. Early forms of windmills used wind to crush grain or pump water. Now, modern wind turbines use the wind … Continue reading Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Wind Power
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Suzlon wins an order for 201.6 MW of wind from O2 Power
One of the largest orders for new 3 MW Suzlon series wind turbines. Suzlon will supply 64 of its largest wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm will end in 2025, with a total installed capacity of 201.6 MW.Suzlon Group, India’s largest provider of renewable energy solutions, today announced a … Continue reading Suzlon wins an order for 201.6 MW of wind from O2 Power
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Suzlon wins order for 31.5 MW of wind power from Integrum Energy Infrastructure Private Limited
To supply 15 wind turbines with a rated capacity of 2.1 MW each. Wind farm to be installed in Maharashtra and Karnataka with a total installed capacity of 31.5 MWSuzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced a new order win for the development of a 31.5 MW wind power project for Integrum … Continue reading Suzlon wins order for 31.5 MW of wind power from Integrum Energy Infrastructure Private Limited
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