The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is pleased to welcome GE Renewable Energy as its latest board level member. GE Renewable Energy is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of onshore and offshore wind turbines and provider of energy system solutions. The company operates across 35 countries with a total installed wind capacity of 62 … Continue reading Global Wind Energy Council welcomes GE Renewable Energy as its latest board level Member
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Cross-border energy markets are a reality
On Tuesday 14 May On Tuesday 14 May WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke on a panel on European energy markets at the European Economic Forum in Katowice, Poland. Dickson told attendees that cross-border coupling of energy markets is not a future goal: it’s a present reality. There is already an integrated European market for energy … Continue reading Cross-border energy markets are a reality
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Acciona, a pioneer in the hybridization of solar panels with wind power towers
The company has installed flexible organic photovoltaic modules in a wind turbine tower in the Breña Wind Farm (Albacete) to cover the consumption of the wind turbines auxiliary systems. The project will allow the testing of organic PV panels and their application to optimize the efficiency of wind energy. The Energy Division of ACCIONA has … Continue reading Acciona, a pioneer in the hybridization of solar panels with wind power towers
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Vestas secures 228 MW wind power order from PacifiCorp
Ekola Flats is part of PacifiCorp’s Energy Vision 2020 initiative, a USD 3.1 billion investment to expand wind power via repowering existing wind energy projects, adding 1,150 MW of new wind resources by the end of 2020, and building a 140-mile transmission line segment in Wyoming to enable wind generation. Vestas has received an order … Continue reading Vestas secures 228 MW wind power order from PacifiCorp
Continue readingWind energy in Spain: Elecnor will build 6 wind farms with GE wind turbines
The wind power plants will have a total installed capacity of 231 MW. The contract, which amounts to 47 million euros, includes the construction of 3 substations and 2 evacuation lines for the wind farm plants. Elecnor has been awarded a contract of 47 million euros for the construction of 6 wind farms in Zaragoza. … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Elecnor will build 6 wind farms with GE wind turbines
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New report: Strengthening America’s “Electric Highway” will fast-track U.S. economic growth
The United States urgently needs a 21st Century update of its aging power grid and the solution, well-planned transmission investment, will more than pay for itself according to a new report released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). Grid Vision: The Electric Highway to a 21st Century Economy outlines why an interconnected, modern transmission grid is … Continue reading New report: Strengthening America’s “Electric Highway” will fast-track U.S. economic growth
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AWEA’s Amy Farrell gives remarks at Politico’s Reinventing American Energy event
This morning Amy Farrell, AWEA’s Senior Vice President for Government & Public Affairs, gave the opening remarks at Politico’s Reinventing American Energy event. She focused on the need to update and expand America’s electric grid to meet 21st century needs, and explained why transmission expansion is at the heart of this effort. You can watch … Continue reading AWEA’s Amy Farrell gives remarks at Politico’s Reinventing American Energy event
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Wind energy in Navarre: the wind farms of Ablitas and Cabanillas of ENHOL are modified
In Ablitas I wind farm the wind turbines are reduced from 7 to 4, and in Cabanillas II the evacuation line is modified. The Government of Navarre has adopted two agreements by which the wind farms of Ablitas and Cabanillas wind power plants, promoted by the company ENHOL, are modified. Specifically, Ablitas I reduces wind … Continue reading Wind energy in Navarre: the wind farms of Ablitas and Cabanillas of ENHOL are modified
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Wind power in Venezuela: Pdvsa will reactivate 14 wind turbines from the Paraguaná wind farm and Zulia wind farm continues to abandon
The state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela (Pdvsa) reported that it will reactivate 14 wind turbines at the Paraguaná Wind Farm and that it will soon supply electricity to the Paraguaná Refining Center (CRP) and surrounding communities. “The Paraguaná Wind Farm (PEP) began a new phase of operations aiming at the regional electric strengthening with … Continue reading Wind power in Venezuela: Pdvsa will reactivate 14 wind turbines from the Paraguaná wind farm and Zulia wind farm continues to abandon
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Renewable energy students tour Suzlon Wind Turbine Training Center
On April 27, renewable energy students Nick Hieb, Jason Coddington, Katelyn Donnagan, Alex Reis, Domonic Lange, Katrina Keller, and John Lechner, along with facutly advisor Matt Aldeman toured the Suzlon Wind Turbine Training Center in Elgin. The students were able to see the training center’s classroom and training equipment up close. The Suzlon Wind Turbine … Continue reading Renewable energy students tour Suzlon Wind Turbine Training Center
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WINDPOWER 2019: Take charge of your professional development
Have you checked off any of your professional development goals for the year? Believe it or not, we are nearly halfway through 2019! Long days, short years, right? If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’ve probably thought about attending a conference, getting that certification or knocking out those CLE hours. There’s no better … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2019: Take charge of your professional development
Continue readingAWEA statement on the Renewable Energy Transferability Act
Transferability addresses a common barrier to the effective implementation of energy tax policy. In some cases, the owner of an energy facility that earns tax credits does not have taxable income that would make the tax incentive valuable. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement reacting to Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) and … Continue reading AWEA statement on the Renewable Energy Transferability Act
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IRENA analysis smart charging electric vehicles on the energy transition
Today the average car runs on fossil fuels, but growing pressure for climate action, falling battery costs, and concerns about air pollution in cities, has given life to the once “over-priced” and neglected electric vehicle. With many new electric vehicles (EV) now out-performing their fossil-powered counterparts’ capabilities on the road, energy planners are looking to … Continue reading IRENA analysis smart charging electric vehicles on the energy transition
Continue readingPowering the future, together – AWEA WINDPOWER 2019
Natural Power will be exhibiting at AWEA WINDPOWER which takes place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas on May 20-23. Holly Burnett, Senior Vice President at Natural Power, will be speaking at the pre-conference seminar ‘Wind 101: introduction to wind energy’ on Monday afternoon. This is billed as the perfect primer … Continue reading Powering the future, together – AWEA WINDPOWER 2019
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Iberdrola starts the construction of the El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza
The wind power project with wind turbines from Siemens Gamesa, with an installed capacity of 23 MW, reinforces the commitment to renewable energies in the region, where it already operates more than 320 MW. It will generate wind power to supply 10,500 households / year and avoid the emission of 17,300 t CO2 / year. … Continue reading Iberdrola starts the construction of the El Pradillo wind farm in Zaragoza
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Nordex starts new financial year in line with planning
Nordex announced that it generated sales of EUR 398.9 million in the first quarter of 2019 (Q1 2018: EUR 487.9 million). Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) amounted to EUR 3.3 million (Q1 2018: EUR 20.0 million), resulting in an EBITDA margin of 0.8 percent (Q1 2018: 4.1 percent). Business in the first … Continue reading Nordex starts new financial year in line with planning
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Nordex receives first wind farm order for 74 Delta4000 wind turbines from the USA
Utility orders 74 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for a wind energy project with a proposed capacity of 350 MW. The Nordex Group has received an order for 74 wind turbines from the N149/4.0-4.5 Delta4000 series, which will be the first of its kind installed at a U.S. wind power project. The wind turbines, which will be … Continue reading Nordex receives first wind farm order for 74 Delta4000 wind turbines from the USA
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Andalusia aims to 25,650 MW of renewable energy between wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic
The analyzed potential to install renewable energy projects is distributed, by technologies, as follows: 81% corresponds to photovoltaic projects, 8.2% to wind power, 6.3% to solar thermal, 3.5% to investments in offshore wind energy and 0.6% in biomass. The Junta de Andalucía, through the Agency of Finance, Industry and Energy, has proposed to Red Eléctrica … Continue reading Andalusia aims to 25,650 MW of renewable energy between wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic
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First wind turbines unveiled at Tasmanian wind farm
The first wind turbine at the Cattle Hill Wind Farm in Tasmania has been unveiled. The remaining 48 wind turbines are to be installed at the site throughout the rest of the year. Once complete, the wind farm will produce enough clean energy to power approximately 63,500 Tasmanian homes while also supporting the Tasmania-First Energy … Continue reading First wind turbines unveiled at Tasmanian wind farm
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Wind energy may flow to Maryville in future
If trustees agree, the village of Maryville may soon get its electricity at a lower cost from a wind farm in the central or northern part of the state. Bluestem Energy Solutions out of Omaha, Nebraska, gave a presentation during Maryville’s caucus meeting Wednesday, detailing three options for community renewable energy sources — on-site solar, … Continue reading Wind energy may flow to Maryville in future
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