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Powering Rural America’s Economy Through Wind Energy

From 11 to 17 August, it’s American Wind Week and we will celebrate the important impacts of this clean power across the country. Wind power is well known as an eco-friendly energy source—it prevented 201 million metric tons of CO2 from entering the atmosphere in 2018—and we’re proud to have 24 wind farms in 10 … Continue reading Powering Rural America’s Economy Through Wind Energy

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Gap Signs Wind Energy Agreement With Enel Green Power

90 MW Wind Power Deal Marks One of The Largest Offsite Renewable Energy Contracts by an Apparel Retailer. Gap Inc. announced that it has signed a 90 Megawatt (MW) virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for the Aurora Wind Power Project with Enel Green Power North America, marking one of the largest offsite renewable energy contracts … Continue reading Gap Signs Wind Energy Agreement With Enel Green Power

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Wind powers opportunity: American Wind Week 2019 kicks off August 11

America celebrates wind energy leadership at farms, factories, and ports across the nation. This August 11-17 marks the third annual American Wind Week, a national celebration of U.S. leadership in wind energy production that started in 2017 when wind became the country’s largest source of renewable electricity generating capacity. During Wind Week, the American Wind … Continue reading Wind powers opportunity: American Wind Week 2019 kicks off August 11

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Enel Green Power begins construction of new 34,6 MW wind farm in Malaga

The Los Arcos wind farm, located between the municipalities of Almargen, Teba and Campillos, is due to generate over 100 GWh per year once fully operational, expected in the last quarter of 2019. Enel Green Power has started construction on its 34.6 MW Los Arcos wind farm located in Malaga, between the municipalities of Almargen, … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins construction of new 34,6 MW wind farm in Malaga

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E.ON celebrates opening of Stella Wind Farm

E.ON celebrated the grand opening of its Stella Wind Farm, a 201 megawatt (MW) project, located in Kenedy County, Texas. “In addition to creating high-paying local jobs, the Stella Wind Farm will generate more than $25 million in local community benefits over the life of the project in the Kenedy County area,” said Silvia Ortin, … Continue reading E.ON celebrates opening of Stella Wind Farm

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Suzlon Energy offers to repay $1.2 bn for stressed debt settlement

India’s troubled wind-turbine maker Suzlon Energy Ltd. offered to repay about 85 billion rupees ($1.2 billion) to lenders as part of a bad-debt resolution plan, people with knowledge of the matter said. Creditors led by State Bank of India will have to take a haircut of as much as 44% on Suzlon’s debt if the … Continue reading Suzlon Energy offers to repay $1.2 bn for stressed debt settlement

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“Argentina Wind Power 2019”, the most important regional wind energy event

For the second consecutive year, “Argentina Wind Power 2019” will be held, the largest event in the country related to wind power, organized by La Nación, Global Wind Energy Council (Gwec) and the Argentine Wind Chamber. The exhibition and congress will be held on September 4 and 5, at the Argentine Catholic University, from 9 … Continue reading “Argentina Wind Power 2019”, the most important regional wind energy event

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Lekela funds first wind power project in Egypt

Lekela, the renewable power generation company that delivers utility-scale projects across Africa, has reached a financial close on the 250MW West Bakr project in Egypt Lekela claimed the West Bakr wind farm would increase Egypt’s wind energy capacity by 14 per cent. The company said construction will commence soon and once the project is fully … Continue reading Lekela funds first wind power project in Egypt

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Wind energy in Spain: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

Nordex notched up another success in Spain: the Alfanar Group has commissioned the manufacturer to supply and install 22 wind turbines for two wind farms with a total of 67.2 MW. Both orders also include full service for a period of 20 years.  The two wind farms are to be built in the province of … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm

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Nicaragua announces wind energy investment

A total of 100 million dollars will invest in Nicaragua the Amayo business consortium in the execution of the third phase of a wind power project in the department of Rivas with the capacity to generate 37.8 megawatts of energy. Sources linked to the company confirmed that the wind farm will have an investment of … Continue reading Nicaragua announces wind energy investment

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Equinor joins wind farm development in Argentina

Equinor and YPF Luz today announced that the companies have entered an agreement where a subsidiary of Equinor will subscribe to shares in Luz del León. Luz del León is the company in charge of the Cañadón León wind farm project, currently under construction, located in the province of Santa Cruz in Argentina. The shareholders … Continue reading Equinor joins wind farm development in Argentina

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American wind power nears 100 gigawatts

Everyone likes a nice, round number, and American wind power is approaching a big one: 100 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity. AWEA’s just-released U.S. Wind Industry Second Quarter Market Report shows record-breaking, continued growth for the U.S. wind industry. The country added 736 megawatts (MW) of wind capacity to the grid as developers commissioned four … Continue reading American wind power nears 100 gigawatts

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El Hierro covers its electricity demand for 24 days in a row with wind energy

The island of El Hierro has once again broken a world record with renewable energies in isolated territories by achieving 24 consecutive days of consecutive generation exclusively from the Gorona del Viento Hydroelectric and Wind Power Plant. For 596 consecutive hours – between July 13 and August 7 – all the electrical energy consumed in … Continue reading El Hierro covers its electricity demand for 24 days in a row with wind energy

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Enel Green Power Spain starts wind power plant in Malaga

Endesa, through its renewable energy subsidiary Enel Green Power España (EGPE), has begun construction of the Los Arcos wind energy plant, with 34.6 megawatts (MW) of power, in Malaga, specifically among the municipalities of Almargen, Teba and Campillos. The construction of this wind farm will involve an investment of 35.5 million euros and will be … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain starts wind power plant in Malaga

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YPF Luz partners with Equinor to develop wind energy in Argentina

YPF Luz and Equinor, announced an agreement in which Wind Power, a subsidiary of Equinor, will subscribe shares in Luz del León, the company in charge of the Cañadón León Wind Farm project, currently under construction, located in the province of Santa Cruz. Equinor is a leading Norwegian energy company that develops oil, gas, wind … Continue reading YPF Luz partners with Equinor to develop wind energy in Argentina

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IEA Announces $98 Million Wind farm in Nebraska

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), a leading infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, today announced a new wind energy project award valued at approximately $98 million. The award is for construction of the Milligan 1 Wind Farm in Saline County in southeast Nebraska. This is a 300-megawatt project that is expected … Continue reading IEA Announces $98 Million Wind farm in Nebraska

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IEA to build 300 MW Kansas wind farm

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA), an infrastructure construction company, announced a new wind energy project. The deal is for construction of the Neosho Ridge Wind power project in Neosho County, Kansas — an approximate 300 MW wind farm that is expected to provide enough energy to power up to 100,000 homes. The wind farm will … Continue reading IEA to build 300 MW Kansas wind farm

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Wind power generated 20.3% of electricity in Spain until July

In August, renewable energy produced 29.8% of electricity in Spain: wind energy 14%, solar thermal 3.3% and photovoltaic 4.1%. Until July, concentrating solar power produced 2.4% of electricity in Spain, wind turbines 20.3% and photovoltaic 3.6%. The group of renewables generated 37.2% until July. The demand for national electricity in July is estimated at 24,283 … Continue reading Wind power generated 20.3% of electricity in Spain until July

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Wind power in Cuba: Wind turbines towers will be manufactured in Las Tunas

The Paco Cabrera Metallic Structures Company, known as Metunas, will be the first in the country to manufacture tubular towers for the assembly of wind turbines, after completing the installation of the required equipment. In that industry, one of the main ones in the eastern province of Las Tunas, a workshop is set up with … Continue reading Wind power in Cuba: Wind turbines towers will be manufactured in Las Tunas

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Wind energy in Colombia: La Guajira has a new license for wind power generation

The wind farm that ANLA will follow up is part of the generation of Non-Conventional Renewable Energies.In order to increase the generation of clean energy in the country by 1,500 MW during this four-year period, the National Environmental Licensing Authority (ANLA) granted an environmental license to another wind power generation project that will be developed … Continue reading Wind energy in Colombia: La Guajira has a new license for wind power generation

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