Category Archives: wind energy

Andalusia demands 11,430 MW of renewable energy, wind power, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic projects

The Local Minister of Finance, Industry and Energy, Juan Bravo, today held a meeting with the Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, to which he has transferred what are the most urgent needs that Andalusia presents in terms of infrastructure of the network of electric transport to improve the security of the electrical system … Continue reading Andalusia demands 11,430 MW of renewable energy, wind power, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic projects

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Enlight Renewable Energy Signs Agreements for the Acquisition and Construction of a 113 MW Wind Farm in Sweden

The project, which will include 27 wind turbines, is expected to yield annual revenues of EUR 10-12 million annually in the first 12 years, and EUR 17-24 million annually for the next 18 years The project has completed all material development and is ready to build, construction is expected to begin this year TEL AVIV, … Continue reading Enlight Renewable Energy Signs Agreements for the Acquisition and Construction of a 113 MW Wind Farm in Sweden

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GWEC becomes exclusive Global Partner of WindEnergy Hamburg until 2024

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and WindEnergy Hamburg are extending and expanding their cooperation, as GWEC becomes the exclusive Global Partner of the world’s leading wind industry expo until the end of the year 2024. An agreement between Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director at Hamburg Messe und Congress, and Ben Backwell, CEO of … Continue reading GWEC becomes exclusive Global Partner of WindEnergy Hamburg until 2024

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Senvion completes installation of first 2.3M130 wind turbine

Senvion has successfully completed the first installation of the new 2.3M130wind turbine in Gujarat, India. With a rotor diameter of 130 metres, it is one of the largest turbines ever installed in India. Its installed capacity of 2.3 MW will provide electricity to over 1,500 Indian households. The 2.XM platform combines robust, reliable and proven … Continue reading Senvion completes installation of first 2.3M130 wind turbine

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Community wind power is increasingly being marginalised

On the occasion of the 4th International Community Wind Symposium, which begins today, the two main organizers, the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the NRW Renewable Energy Association (LEE NRW), are launching a new study entitled “Community wind in the second year of auctions: a lot of shadow, little light” on the state of … Continue reading Community wind power is increasingly being marginalised

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Siemens Gamesa appoints Alfonso Faubel as Onshore wind energy CEO

The Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy appointed today Alfonso Faubel as the company’s new Onshore Business CEO, effective July 29. “We are very pleased that Alfonso Faubel is joining the company and look forward to working with him. His broad industry experience will support the onshore business unit in addressing the challenging … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa appoints Alfonso Faubel as Onshore wind energy CEO

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Wind energy in Australia: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has successfully secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the 227 MW Collector Wind farm, to be developed by RATCH-Australia Corporation. The contract includes the supply of Vestas’ 4 MW wind turbines and a long-term, full scope service agreement with an energy-based availability guarantee. This site-specific solution has been designed to maximise annual … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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Falling Renewable Power Costs Open Door to Greater Climate Ambition

Renewable power is the cheapest source of electricity in many parts of the world already today, the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows. The report contributes to the international discussion on raising climate action worldwide, ahead of Abu Dhabi’s global preparatory meeting for the United Nations Climate Action Summit in September. With … Continue reading Falling Renewable Power Costs Open Door to Greater Climate Ambition

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Vattenfall and Microsoft collaborate to enable low-carbon datacenters in Sweden

Microsoft today announced plans for their future datacenters in Gävle and Sandviken, north of Stockholm, to be among the most sustainably designed and operated to date. The company stated it is working with Vattenfall to power the future datacenters with 100 percent renewable energy and to develop innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. The … Continue reading Vattenfall and Microsoft collaborate to enable low-carbon datacenters in Sweden

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Vestas secures 147 MW wind energy order of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil

EDF Renewables in Brazil has placed a wind power order for the 147 MW Folha Larga wind farm to be located at the municipality of Campo Formoso, in the state of Bahia. The contract includes the supply and installation of 35 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines with 105m hub height. The nacelles will be manufactured at … Continue reading Vestas secures 147 MW wind energy order of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil

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Wind Power Industry creates Africa Task Force to speed up development

GWEC CEO Ben Backwell said: “Africa has a unique opportunity to leap-frog obsolete fossil fuel generation and create the power generation it needs from wind power and other renewables technologies. The continent has the resources and the human talent and skills to make this happen, and there is a huge pool of capital looking for the opportunity to invest. If we can help create the right regulatory frameworks and knowledge transfer, Africa’s growing economies will soon be powered by cheap, efficient wind power.”

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Ninh Thuan province builds more solar, wind power projects in Vietnam

The central province of Ninh Thuan aims to become a renewable-energy centre of the country, with assistance from the central government’s preferential policies.   Bui Nhat Quang, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said at a recent conference on renewable energy held in the province that the development of renewable energy such as wind and … Continue reading Ninh Thuan province builds more solar, wind power projects in Vietnam

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Wind power in Mexico: New wind farm in Oaxaca

The wind power plant has 132 wind turbines of the highest technology, located in an area of ??approximately 5 thousand 332 hectares distributed in two polygons: Polygon Bii Nissa with 60 wind turbines for 180 MW and Polígono Xtipa Bii with 72 wind turbines for 216 MW. It also has two substations, one in each … Continue reading Wind power in Mexico: New wind farm in Oaxaca

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Turkey poised to conclude 1,000 MW wind energy tenders

Turkey is holding its second round of tenders for wind power plants under its Renewable Energy Resource Areas (YEKA) system, the pro-government Daily Sabah newspaper reported on Monday. Bids in the tenders were evaluated on April 18, and the results will be announced on May 30. The four power plants will be located in the … Continue reading Turkey poised to conclude 1,000 MW wind energy tenders

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Enel Green Power has started construction of the 140MW Oyster Bay wind farm in South Africa.

The €180m project is located in the municipality of Kouga in the Eastern Cape province and will comprise 41-turbines. It is expected to be fully operational in the second quarter of 2021, when it will generate about 568 gigawatt-hours a year of electricity. The wind farm is backed by a 20-year power supply agreement with … Continue reading Enel Green Power has started construction of the 140MW Oyster Bay wind farm in South Africa.

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Immense Growth due to the Rising Direct Drive Wind Turbine Market Demand, Business Overview, Growth Prospects and Progress Rate to 2025

The Global Direct Drive Wind Turbine Market report offers a detailed analysis of the global Direct Drive Wind Turbine market. It also highlights the novel contributors and existing players in the Global industry. The report provides a brief overview of markets and estimates the size and valuation of the Direct Drive Wind Turbine industry in … Continue reading Immense Growth due to the Rising Direct Drive Wind Turbine Market Demand, Business Overview, Growth Prospects and Progress Rate to 2025

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Global Special Epoxy Resins for Wind-power Blades Market Report to Share Key Aspects of the Industry with the details of Influence Factors

The global Special Epoxy Resins for Wind-power Blades market is valued at million US$ in 2018 is expected to reach million US$ by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of during 2019-2025. Access Report Details at: https://www.themarketreports.com/report/global-special-epoxy-resins-for-wind-power-blades-market-research-report This report focuses on Special Epoxy Resins for Wind-power Blades volume and value at global level, … Continue reading Global Special Epoxy Resins for Wind-power Blades Market Report to Share Key Aspects of the Industry with the details of Influence Factors

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Small Wind Turbines Market Report 2019: Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2019-2028

The latest market intelligence study on Small Wind Turbines market performs an extensive analysis of the competitive landscape and growing investment pocket of Small Wind Turbines market for the forecast period, 2019 – 2028. This report undertakes a comprehensive study of the Small Wind Turbines market  to track its growth over the years to forecast … Continue reading Small Wind Turbines Market Report 2019: Companies Profiles, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2019-2028

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Wind Power Generation Systems Market 2019 Competition is Assessed Based on Development Pursuits of Leading Players in Both Regional and Global Markets by 2024

With the slowdown in world economic growth, the Wind Power Generation Systems industry has also suffered a certain impact, but still maintained a relatively optimistic growth, the past four years, Wind Power Generation Systems market size to maintain the average annual growth rate of 15 from XXX million $ in 2014 to XXX million $ … Continue reading Wind Power Generation Systems Market 2019 Competition is Assessed Based on Development Pursuits of Leading Players in Both Regional and Global Markets by 2024

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