The European Commission presented its Green Deal Industrial Plan today. It consists of a Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) aiming to strengthen the EU’s industrial base for clean technologies, a Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) to increase Europe’s capacity to source and refine critical raw materials, and more flexible State aid rules. As it stands … Continue reading EU Green Industry Plan falls short for now
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OX2 signs an asset management agreement for a 36-turbine wind farm in Sweden
OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for a wind farm owned by Greencoat Renewables PLC (a company managed by Schroders Greencoat LLP) in Sweden. The deal is a long-term, full-service asset management agreement for the operating Ersträsk South wind farm, and will also include support for the future acquisition of another asset.OX2 will provide … Continue reading OX2 signs an asset management agreement for a 36-turbine wind farm in Sweden
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How Much Energy Does a Single Wind Turbine Produce? It Depends
Wind energy is the leading renewable energy source in the U.S., and also the lowest-cost source of renewable energy. However, depending on the size or type of turbine, and the wind speeds in a given area, electricity production will vary. The wind energy industry is one of the fastest growing in the country today. Across … Continue reading How Much Energy Does a Single Wind Turbine Produce? It Depends
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RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
RWE Supply & Trading is to provide a significant share of the green electricity produced by the Polish onshore wind farm ”Windfarm Polska III“, including the certificates of origin, totalling around 180 gigawatt hours. The green electricity will be delivered to Polish industrial customers in the construction sector for a period of 10 years from … Continue reading RWE to market green electricity from Polish wind farm to local industry
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Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
Nordex has received an order from a project company managed by e-wikom GmbH for the supply and installation of nine wind turbines totaling 50.4 MW for the Ostprignitz wind farm in Brandenburg, Germany. The service and maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years is also included in the order. In early 2024, Nordex will … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 50 MW of wind power from e-wikom in Germany
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Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed a 373 MW order for the Brandvalley, Rietkloof and Wolf wind farms, to be located in Western Cape and Eastern Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 64 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, 12 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and five V162-6.2 MW Enventus wind turbines. Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 373 MW of wind power in South Africa with V163-4.5 MW wind turbines
Continue readingAccelerating wind energy deployment can be a key tool for developing countries
A new report from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) highlights the enormous potential of embracing the potential of wind energy. In just five years, five developing countries could add 3.5 GW of capacity, an extra US$12.5 bn for their economies and create 130,000 FTE work-years. The five countries – Argentina, Colombia, Egypt, Indonesia and … Continue reading Accelerating wind energy deployment can be a key tool for developing countries
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Wind industry commits to make its supply chains even more sustainable
On 6 March a broad coalition of wind and solar companies and industry and other associations signed an agreement with the Dutch Government on International Responsible Business Conduct (RBC) Agreement for the Renewable Energy Sector. By signing they commit themselves to make their entire international value chains more sustainable. The signatories will now tackle and … Continue reading Wind industry commits to make its supply chains even more sustainable
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China drives global wind turbine orders to new record in 2022
Wind market sees 44 GW in global orders in Q4 2022, 134.6 GW for FY 2022 Global wind turbine order intake hit new highs in 2022, with 44 gigawatts (GW) procured in Q4 and 134.6 GW for the year, both records. Dominated by activity in China, annual investment reached an estimated $74.2 billion, according to … Continue reading China drives global wind turbine orders to new record in 2022
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Wind power and solar utility-scale buildout gains speed in Brazil, Chile and Colombia, while Mexico falls behind
Latin America has the potential to increase its utility-scale solar and wind power capacity by more than 460% by 2030 if all 319 gigawatts (GW) of prospective new projects in the region come online, according to a new report from Global Energy Monitor. Together with existing distributed and smaller-scale solar capacity, Latin America will be … Continue reading Wind power and solar utility-scale buildout gains speed in Brazil, Chile and Colombia, while Mexico falls behind
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China pushes wind power to a new record
Wind power received 44 GW in global orders in the fourth quarter of 2022, 134.6 GW for fiscal year 2022.Global order intake for wind turbines reached new records in 2022. 44 GW were purchased in the fourth quarter and 134.6 GW in the year, both new record volumes. Dominated by activity in China, annual investment … Continue reading China pushes wind power to a new record
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Brazil could add 217 GW in solar and wind energy capacity by 2030
Brazil could add 217 GW in solar and wind generation capacity by 2030, shows an analysis by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM). This potential would be reached if all the new large projects (centralized generation) planned in the country were executed by the end of the decade. According to the study, Brazil has a prospective … Continue reading Brazil could add 217 GW in solar and wind energy capacity by 2030
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China accelerates wind power capacity
China has been the world’s largest and fastest-growing producer of renewable energy for more than a decade but has widened its global lead in the energy transition through a steep acceleration in the rollout of wind capacity since 2021. China added more wind generation capacity in the past two years than over the previous seven, … Continue reading China accelerates wind power capacity
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Defying Russian invasion, Ukraine completes 114 MW wind farm
In the spring of this year, 19 Vestas 6 MW wind turbines will start generating 114 MW of wind power.The Tyligulska wind farm, which is located in the Mykolaiv region of southern Ukraine, is another step towards DTEK’s goal of achieving 30 GW of installed renewable energy capacity in Ukraine by 2030. Maxim Timchenko, CEO … Continue reading Defying Russian invasion, Ukraine completes 114 MW wind farm
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Nordex received orders for 6.33 GW of wind power
Wind turbine manufacturer Nordex has released preliminary results for fiscal 2022 confirming its revised annual guidance. Based on these preliminary results, the Company generated consolidated sales of EUR 5.7 billion (previous year: EUR 5.4 billion) and reached the upper end of the guidance range of EUR 5.2 to 5.7 billion. . Earnings before interest, tax, … Continue reading Nordex received orders for 6.33 GW of wind power
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Wind power installs 1,670 MW in Spain about to reach the milestone of 30 GW wind
Installed wind power in Spain reaches 29,813 MW with 1,670 new MW in 2022, doubling the figure installed the previous year, although at a rate below what is necessary to achieve the objectives of the National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC). The annual installation rate should incorporate 2,500 MW of wind energy per year. … Continue reading Wind power installs 1,670 MW in Spain about to reach the milestone of 30 GW wind
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Learning about renewables made easy
Our power plants are an attractive destination for school trips. They provide a close-up look at the world of energy and an understanding of how it works, while also promoting interest in scientific and technological subjects. In 2022, we hosted more than 23,000 young visitors at our Italian plants. School field trips are an excellent … Continue reading Learning about renewables made easy
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Bert Nordberg, Chair of the Board of Vestas Wind Systems, will not stand for re-election
The Chair of the Board of Directors of Vestas Wind Systems A/S, Bert Nordberg, has informed Vestas that he will not stand for re-election as board member in connection with the Annual General Meeting on 12 April 2023. Bert Nordberg steps down after having chaired the Board of Vestas Wind Systems A/S during the period … Continue reading Bert Nordberg, Chair of the Board of Vestas Wind Systems, will not stand for re-election
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Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in Iowa
Vestas has received a 56 MW order from RPM Access to power the Prescott wind farm in Iowa, USA. The order consists of 13 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.3 MW operating mode. “Working together with experienced regional partners like RPM Access is vital to achieving a clean energy transition in key markets like … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in Iowa
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Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Renewed Climate Ambition
New report confirms Malaysia’s ability to meet its net zero goal with increased use of local and affordable renewables. According to the report’s findings, transitioning to renewable energy will save Malaysia between USD 9 billion and USD 13 billion annually by 2050 in avoided energy, climate, and health costs. Developed by the International Renewable Energy … Continue reading Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Renewed Climate Ambition
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