Onshore wind in Germany continues to recover. The country installed circa 1.6 GW of new onshore capacity in the first six months of 2023. The latest onshore wind auction awarded another 1.4 GW of new capacity. Germany is also leading on the implementation of the EU emergency measures, leaving no stone unturned to speed up … Continue reading Germany installed 1.6 GW new onshore wind in the first semester; rigorously implements EU permitting measures
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Concern from the Spanish wind sector for the successive blockades of the processing of wind projects in Galicia
The Spanish wind sector observes with great concern the situation that is unfolding in Galicia with the succession of stoppages of wind projects, and urges the institutions to find an urgent solution to the current structural blockade.With the utmost respect for the decisions of the courts of justice, the sector recognizes that legal uncertainty is … Continue reading Concern from the Spanish wind sector for the successive blockades of the processing of wind projects in Galicia
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Germany adds 60% more onshore wind power in 1st half
Wind power is central to Germany’s transition to renewable energy as Berlin aims to reach at least 80% of electricity output by 2030 from green sources. German wind industry lobbies on Tuesday said the country added 60% more onshore wind capacity in the first half of 2023 than a year earlier at a total of … Continue reading Germany adds 60% more onshore wind power in 1st half
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RWE to develop wind farm in state of Hesse
Wind turbines in south of Germany will produce green electricity for around 22,000 households.RWE wins tender in the Hessian state forest. The company will begin planning a wind farm with an installed capacity of over 30 megawatts (MW) on land in the municipality of Staufenberg in the state of Hesse. Once commissioned, the wind turbines … Continue reading RWE to develop wind farm in state of Hesse
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Solar and Wind to Generate a Third of Global Electricity by 2030
Solar and wind power generation is expected to triple by 2030, according to a report by the Rocky Mountain Institute. This significant growth is set to disrupt the global electricity sector and presents a promising opportunity for renewable energy investors. “The fossil fuel era is over,” states the report published by RMI. It predicts that … Continue reading Solar and Wind to Generate a Third of Global Electricity by 2030
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The Potential of Wind Energy in Madagascar
Madagascar, the fourth largest island in the world, is known for its unique biodiversity and rich cultural heritage. However, it is also a country that has been plagued by chronic poverty, political instability, and inadequate infrastructure. One of the most pressing challenges faced by Madagascar is the lack of access to reliable and affordable electricity, … Continue reading The Potential of Wind Energy in Madagascar
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Iowa Reaches Milestone on Wind-Energy Production
Sixty-four percent of Iowa’s energy production now comes from wind – a new record for the state, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Green-energy advocates call it a big step along the road to fossil-fuel independence. Iowa has been a wind-energy leader for decades. The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) has a goal of becoming … Continue reading Iowa Reaches Milestone on Wind-Energy Production
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ACWA Power is awarded land for 10 GW of wind power in Egypt
ACWA Power, a Saudi-listed company and the world’s largest private water desalination company, the first mover into green hydrogen, and a leader in energy transition, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the New and Renewable Energy Authority (NREA) to allocate land for a 10 GW wind project in Egypt. The agreement was signed … Continue reading ACWA Power is awarded land for 10 GW of wind power in Egypt
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Acciona Energía participates in RenerCycle, provider of circular economy solutions for the wind energy sector
ACCIONA Energía has announced today its participation in RenerCycle, an initiative to develop circular economy solutions for the wind energy sector, as one of the leading partners in the consortium. The main activities of RenerCycle will revolve around the repair and reconditioning of wind turbine components, as well as the promotion of new business lines … Continue reading Acciona Energía participates in RenerCycle, provider of circular economy solutions for the wind energy sector
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Greece installs 250 MW of wind power in six months
Greece connected 77 wind turbines with a total output of more than 252 MW to the grid during the first six months of 2023, according to new statistics from the Hellenic Wind Energy Association. This corresponds to an increase of 5.4% compared to the end of 2022, and brings the country’s total connected wind capacity … Continue reading Greece installs 250 MW of wind power in six months
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Iberdrola reaches 41,246 MW of solar and wind power
Iberdrola has reinforced its commitment to the energy transition, with data published today by the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV). showing the company has increased its renewables installed capacity by 6.5% worldwide in the last 12 months, reaching a total of 41,246 MW. Thanks to the investments new renewables capacity and new installed capacity, in … Continue reading Iberdrola reaches 41,246 MW of solar and wind power
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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind … Continue reading EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
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Circular economy for post-use wind blade composite materials
EGP is a partner in the EU’s DeremCo project, which will help the wind sector in creating a value chain for the reuse of composites material from wind blades. Enel Green Power, together with 30 European partners from Italy, Finland, Austria, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium and Portugal, collaborates within the EU-funded project DeremCo “De & Remanufacturing … Continue reading Circular economy for post-use wind blade composite materials
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Suzlon wins order for 100.8 MW of wind power from Everrenew Energy Private Limited
Supply 48 2.1 MW wind turbines to the wind farm to be installed at Velliyanani Phase II in Karur district and Vengaimandalam in Trichy district in Tamil Nadu with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW. Project to be commissioned in March 2024. Electricity generated from the project will be used for captive consumption and … Continue reading Suzlon wins order for 100.8 MW of wind power from Everrenew Energy Private Limited
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Verbund Green Power Iberia and Capital Energy commission the 39 MW Loma de los Pinos wind farm in Seville
It is the first of three wind farms, along with El Barroso (Jerez) and Ayamonte (Huelva), which are scheduled to come into operation this year in AndalusiaThis renewable energy facility will supply some 100,000 MWh of clean energy per year, equivalent to the consumption of more than 36,000 Andalusian homes, and will prevent the emission … Continue reading Verbund Green Power Iberia and Capital Energy commission the 39 MW Loma de los Pinos wind farm in Seville
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RWE to build two new onshore wind farms in Italy
RWE is making good progress in expanding its wind business in Italy. Following the commissioning of Selinus wind farm at the end of 2022, the company has taken the final investment decision to build two new onshore wind farms in Apulia region with a planned capacity of 108 megawatts (MW) in total. Both of the … Continue reading RWE to build two new onshore wind farms in Italy
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Nordex achieves orders for 1.6 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2023
In the second quarter of this year, Nordex recorded a demand of 1,620 MW (Q2/2022: 1,836 MW). Fixed contracting in the Projects segment (excluding the services business) thus reaches a volume of 2,641 MW in the first half of 2023 and increases in line with expectations with respect to the first quarter. The average sale … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for 1.6 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2023
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CIP reaches first close on CI V at nearly EUR 6 billion – set to become the world’s largest fund of its kind
On June 30, 2023, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) reached first close on its fifth flagship fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V) at EUR 5.6 billion in capital commitments received – putting it on track to reach its target fund size of EUR 12 billion and become the world’s largest dedicated greenfield renewable energy fund. A … Continue reading CIP reaches first close on CI V at nearly EUR 6 billion – set to become the world’s largest fund of its kind
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South American onshore wind power to expand 122% through 2032
41+ GW of new onshore wind projects to be added in 10 years, Brazil to lead activity boosted by direct offtake. Free market expansion will be one of the main drivers of onshore wind growth in the next 10 years in South America. The total wind market is set to add 41.2 gigawatts (GW) of … Continue reading South American onshore wind power to expand 122% through 2032
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$5.1 Million Competition Aims To Strengthen a Circular Wind Energy Economy?in the United States
With more than 142 gigawatts of wind power installed across the United States as of June 2023, wind energy manufacturing is accelerating to help meet the nation’s ambitious clean energy goals. The potential growth of the wind energy industry raises a critical question: How can the nation?holistically consider the life cycle of a wind turbine—from … Continue reading $5.1 Million Competition Aims To Strengthen a Circular Wind Energy Economy?in the United States
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