The Indian subsidiary of the global wind power major, Siemens Gamesa, has achieved a milestone of crossing 5,500 MW of installed capacity in India with its recent winnings of two orders for its wind turbines from the renewable energy company, ReNew Power. Siemens Gamesa’s factory near Chennai will be busy making 48 wind farm wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s Indian wind farm installations cross 5.5-GW mark
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Poland shifts on wind power ahead of climate meeting
Restrictive legislation introduced by Poland’s right-wing government in 2016 threw a spanner into the works for onshore wind energy, but the easing of some measures now promises to get the sector spinning. The change comes ahead of the COP24 World Climate Conference that opens December 2 in the southern Polish city of Katowice, a coal … Continue reading Poland shifts on wind power ahead of climate meeting
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Germany reaches political agreement on additional onshore wind energy
This week the German government reached a political agreement on an additional 4 GW of onshore wind power by 2021. The agreement will see Germany auction an additional onshore wind turbines capacity of 1 GW (in 2019), 1.4 GW (in 2020) and 1.6 GW (in 2021) over and above the 2.8 GW pa which … Continue reading Germany reaches political agreement on additional onshore wind energy
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Pakistan hosting Wold Wind Energy Conference(WWEC) 2018
Since its inception, Pakistan has played a dynamic role on the world stage and is now due to host the 7th World Wind Energy Conference (WWEC) on the 28th and 29th of November in Karachi. More than 20 countries including Germany, Eqypt, Japan and Canada are set to participate in the prestigious conference that was … Continue reading Pakistan hosting Wold Wind Energy Conference(WWEC) 2018
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Wyoming on track to double its wind power
Despite the recognizable landscape of wind turbines standing sentinel between Casper and Laramie, Wyoming still lags far behind the biggest wind states in the country. But that is expected to slowly change. Wyoming is one of seven states in the country on track to double the amount of energy it can produce from wind power, … Continue reading Wyoming on track to double its wind power
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Dominion Energy Moving Swiftly Toward Renewable Energy Goal
The company has already taken several steps in the three months since announcing the goal: Surveying non-residential customers about their renewable energy needs Seeking bids for up to 500 megawatts of solar and onshore wind Requesting approval for 240 megawatts of solar generation in Virginia Receiving approval for a Community Solar Pilot for residential, commercial, … Continue reading Dominion Energy Moving Swiftly Toward Renewable Energy Goal
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Vietnam Increases Feed-in-Tariffs for Wind Power Projects
According to Decision No.39/2018/QD-TTg (“Decision 39”) issued on 10 September 2018, the feed-in-tariffs (FiTs) for wind energy projects have been increased from US cents 7.8/kWh to VND 1,928/ kWh (US cents 8.5 per kWh) for onshore wind power projects and VND 2,223/kWh (US cents 9.8 per kWh) for offshore wind power projects. The new FiTs … Continue reading Vietnam Increases Feed-in-Tariffs for Wind Power Projects
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Record Wind Farm Construction Underway at Tri Global Energy
A record amount of wind turbines capacity is now under construction at Tri Global Energy (TGE), a leading U.S. originator and developer of utility-scale wind energy projects. For 15 consecutive quarters, TGE remains the dominant leader in Texas with 15 of the current 28 total wind power projects under construction in the state. TGE is … Continue reading Record Wind Farm Construction Underway at Tri Global Energy
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Working a wind farm
This is a guest post from Peter Lukens, Chair of the AWEA Environmental, Health, and Safety O&M Working Group. The working group develops operating guidelines, training modules, and support materials for the safe and healthful operations and maintenance of the wind industry. Peter is the Project Manager, Training, for Siemens Gamesa and has worked in … Continue reading Working a wind farm
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American Wind Energy Association comments on new PJM fuel security study
PJM, the nation’s largest power grid operator, issued a new study this morning analyzing fuel supply resilience on their system. Amy Farrell, the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) Senior Vice President for Government and Public Affairs made the following comment: “Energy regulators and grid operators confirm the reliability and resilience of the U.S. power system, … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association comments on new PJM fuel security study
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The wind energy contributes to reduce the price of electricity in October 2018 in Spain
The commitment to wind energy in the peninsula and the Canary Islands helps reduce the price of electricity and reduce CO2 emissions in Spain. The wind power, which has blown quite intensely in October (new record for this month: 4.33 TWh), has contributed to contain the price of the wholesale electricity market, which has gone … Continue reading The wind energy contributes to reduce the price of electricity in October 2018 in Spain
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Romania should opt for wind energy, which is cheapest
Romania should opt for the installation of new wind turbines in the future as additional power plants are needed and the wind source is cheaper than coal, natural gas or nuclear sources, Giles Dickson, CEO of Wind Europe told on Tuesday a profile conference organized in Bucharest.There is enough space in Romania for the installation … Continue reading Romania should opt for wind energy, which is cheapest
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Vestas to create local jobs in restart of South Africa’s wind energy market
Enel Green Power has awarded Vestas a wind power order for the 148 MW South African Oyster Bay wind farm. It marks a very positive re-start of the South African wind energy market and follows a 294 MW order for two other wind turbines projects in South Africa, taking Vestas’ total announced order intake from … Continue reading Vestas to create local jobs in restart of South Africa’s wind energy market
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Nordex receives wind energy order for 57 MW from Germany
The Nordex Group has secured a wind power order for a total of 57.6 MW for a cluster of wind farms in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany. The “Hoort” wind farm is a joint project by LOSCON GmbH, a wind farm developer, and mea Energieagentur Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbH (mea), a wholly owned subsidiary of the municipal utility WEMAG … Continue reading Nordex receives wind energy order for 57 MW from Germany
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MDU Resources Reports Higher Third Quarter Earnings, Acquires Wind Farm Expansion
MDU Resources Group, Inc. (NYSE: MDU) today reported third quarter earnings from continuing operations of $107.4 million, or 55 cents per share, compared to third quarter 2017 earnings from continuing operations of $89.6 million, or 46 cents per share. Including discontinued operations, MDU Resources reported third quarter earnings of $107.3 million, or 55 cents per … Continue reading MDU Resources Reports Higher Third Quarter Earnings, Acquires Wind Farm Expansion
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Wind power in the Canary Islands has grown by 137.11% in the last three years
Wind energy installed in the Canary Islands has grown by 137.11% in the last three years, reaching 390 megawatts, amount equivalent to the annual consumption of 343,615 households, which represents 43% of the 801,779 homes in the Canary Islands. These are some of the data that the Minister of Economy, Industry, Trade and Knowledge, Pedro … Continue reading Wind power in the Canary Islands has grown by 137.11% in the last three years
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Tasmanian wind farm installs new aerial surveillance technology to protect Aussie eagles
A Tasmanian wind farm will set up sophisticated aerial detection technology at its Castle Hill Wind Farm, to help protect Australia’s native wedge-tail eagle. Developed by IdentiFlight in partnership with the operator of the clean energy facility Goldwind Australia, the site is the first location in Australia to implement the warning system. Using tower-mounted … Continue reading Tasmanian wind farm installs new aerial surveillance technology to protect Aussie eagles
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Iberdrola awarded €9 billion procurement contracts in 2018, providing jobs for 400,000 people
Brazilian company WEG was distinguished by Iberdrola as 2018 Supplier of the Year at an event which also recognised another 11 companies from eight nationalities in different categories. Iberdrola handed over its 2018 Global Supplier of the Year Awards, whose purpose is to incentivize, promote and acknowledge the work of its suppliers, key to achieving … Continue reading Iberdrola awarded €9 billion procurement contracts in 2018, providing jobs for 400,000 people
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Siemens Gamesa secures 176.8 MW wind energy order from ReNew Power for two wind power projects in India
Siemens Gamesa secures 176.8 MW order from ReNew Power for two wind farm projects in India. Siemens Gamesa, a renewable energy leader in India, has secured two wind orders from ReNew Power, India’s largest renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), for the construction of a 100.8 MW wind farm located in the Kutch district, in … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa secures 176.8 MW wind energy order from ReNew Power for two wind power projects in India
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Development of Wind Energy in Colombia: Challenges and Opportunities
Green growth in Colombia is becoming a major priority for the country as recent reports from the Ministry of Mines and Energy warn of the impact of El Nino on the economy, which has already decreased the country’s GDP by 0.2% in 2015. It is clear that policies need to be put in place for … Continue reading Development of Wind Energy in Colombia: Challenges and Opportunities
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