Brazil has the largest wind power park in South America with 230 wind turbines. The venture is located in Piauí with a generation capacity of 2.4 GW and investments of approximately R$ 2.5 billion.Brazil, a giant in South America, has focused on this goal through wind energy parks.Enel, a multinational company in the electricity sector … Continue reading The largest operating wind energy production complex in South America is located in Piauí and will be expanded to 2.4 GW
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Tamil Nadu Wind Energy Roadmap
Tamil Nadu could deliver 25 GW of new wind capacity, attract billions of dollars of investment, and generate over 100,000 jobs in the best-case scenarios of GWEC’s new roadmap for the state, which is developed in partnership with the SED Fund and Deloitte. Tamil Nadu Wind Energy Roadmap: Harnessing Net Zero Opportunities outlines how enacting … Continue reading Tamil Nadu Wind Energy Roadmap
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Siemens Gamesa to continue service at Clyde Extension wind farm in Scotland for another 15 years
Full scope service agreement signed with Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd. Siemens Gamesa has been selected by Clyde Wind Farm (Scotland) Ltd to service the Clyde Extension wind farm for an additional 15 years. Located in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, Siemens Gamesa’s skilled team has been chosen to oversee the full service and maintenance for the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to continue service at Clyde Extension wind farm in Scotland for another 15 years
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European electricity markets, Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy production
Gas gives no respite and continues to push European electricity markets prices with the drop in temperatures. In the week of November 28, prices of all European electricity markets rose. Daily prices above €350/MWh were registered in several markets and in the British £1000/MWh were exceeded in a few hours. Temperatures continued to drop, which … Continue reading European electricity markets, Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy production
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American Clean Power Association Names Jason Grumet as New CEO
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that it has named Jason Grumet as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer following unanimous approval by the Association’s Board of Directors. “ACP has quickly established itself as the voice of the clean energy industry and a highly effective advocate for policies that are unlocking America’s clean energy … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Names Jason Grumet as New CEO
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The first Endesa wind plants in Cuenca begin to produce wind energy
Endesa, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power Spain, has connected two of its three wind plants located in Campillo de Altobuey, Enguídanos, Puebla del Salvador, Minglanilla, Castillejo de Iniesta and Iniesta to the grid. These are the Campillo II and III plants that have already poured their first kilowatt into the grid, while the … Continue reading The first Endesa wind plants in Cuenca begin to produce wind energy
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Slovakia has excellent wind conditions but must remove barriers to wind energy
WindEurope participated in the annual event of the Slovak Association of Photovoltaic Industry and RES (SAPI). The event was held under the auspices Slovakia’s President Zuzana ?aputová. SAPI presented its study on the potential of wind energy in the country and a panel was dedicated to how the Government can boost the build-out of wind. … Continue reading Slovakia has excellent wind conditions but must remove barriers to wind energy
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Spain: RWE commissions Rea Unificado wind farm with innovative foundations
Powerful 4.53 megawatts wind turbines with 149 meter rotor diameter produced in Spain. Investment in Spain: expansion of renewables portfolio.RWE has commissioned its 17th Spanish onshore wind farm. Rea Unificado is a 40.8-megawatt (MW) site in Soria in the north-east of Spain. RWE installed nine Nordex turbines with a rated output of 4.53 megawatts and … Continue reading Spain: RWE commissions Rea Unificado wind farm with innovative foundations
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Iberdrola’s investment commitment to renewable energy in Portugal
Portugal’s Prime Minister António Costa has presented the new procedures to speed up renewable projects in the country from the Alcochete solar plant, which has just completed its construction. Iberdrola has reaffirmed its commitment to clean energy in Portugal and announced that it will accelerate its investments to expand the country’s renewable capacity during a … Continue reading Iberdrola’s investment commitment to renewable energy in Portugal
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Vestas secures 203 MW of wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received a 203 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 45 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized asset … Continue reading Vestas secures 203 MW of wind turbines in the US
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Vestas wins an order for 236 MW of wind power in Finland
Vestas has received an order for 236 MW wind turbines from Suomen Hyötytuuli Oy, a long-term customer of Pori, to power the Siikajoki wind farm in North Ostrobothnia in Finland. The order consists of 38 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, installation and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as the Vestas … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 236 MW of wind power in Finland
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Global renewable power capacity is set to grow as much in the next five years as it has over the past two decades
The global energy crisis is driving a sharp acceleration in installations of renewable power, with total capacity growth worldwide set to almost double in the next five years, overtaking coal as the largest source of electricity generation along the way and helping keep alive the possibility of limiting global warming to 1.5 °C, the IEA … Continue reading Global renewable power capacity is set to grow as much in the next five years as it has over the past two decades
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Scaling solar in Brazil
Equinor has made final investment decision on the 531 MW Mendubim solar project in Brazil. The project underpins Equinor’s ambitions to accelerate growth in renewables and develop as a market-driven power producer in selected markets. Mendubim is developed as a joint venture between Scatec, Hydro Rein and Equinor, and is located in the state of … Continue reading Scaling solar in Brazil
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EDP Renewables and Cleveland-Cliffs Sign PPA for Headwaters wind farm in Indiana
This contract will enable the continued development and planned construction and operations of the 200 MW Headwaters III Wind Farm and strengthens EDP Renewables’ position as the leading wind energy operator in Indiana. EDP Renewables SA (EDPR), through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE: CLF), the … Continue reading EDP Renewables and Cleveland-Cliffs Sign PPA for Headwaters wind farm in Indiana
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Europe’s chemical and wind industries call for electricity markets to support investments in renewables
n an open letter sent to the European Commission, WindEurope and Cefic identify key priorities for the upcoming Electricity Market Reform. Marco Mensink, Director General of Cefic, stated: “Electrically heated steam cracker, electrolysers, heat pumps: many of the technologies that we need to create a carbon-neutral chemical industry depend on the access to abundant and … Continue reading Europe’s chemical and wind industries call for electricity markets to support investments in renewables
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IRENA Members Address the Geopolitical Challenges of Energy Transformation
“It is abundantly clear we need to understand the geopolitical implications of the energy transition, so that we can proactively shape its outcomes,” remarked IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera at the opening of the sixth meeting of the Collaborative Framework on the Geopolitics of Energy Transformation. The virtual meeting was attended by nearly 40 participants … Continue reading IRENA Members Address the Geopolitical Challenges of Energy Transformation
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Rivian Inks Wind Energy PPA with Apex Clean Energy to Power Illinois Manufacturing
Rivian and Apex Clean Energy today announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) for 50 megawatts (MW) of electricity from the renewable energy company’s proposed Goose Creek Wind farm in Piatt County, Illinois. As Rivian’s first large-scale procurement, the agreement supports the company’s long-term vision of enabling high-impact renewable energy projects that reduce … Continue reading Rivian Inks Wind Energy PPA with Apex Clean Energy to Power Illinois Manufacturing
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Vietnam Wind Power 2022
Vietnam has some of the best wind resources globally. The Power Development Plan 8 (PDP 8), currently in draft form, has targets of 7 GW of offshore wind and 21 GW of onshore wind by 2030. The wind industry is ready and able to deliver on these targets and help Vietnam increase its energy security, … Continue reading Vietnam Wind Power 2022
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IWES and Nordex intensify collaboration in grid integration of wind turbine generators
The increase in electricity generated from renewable energy has a major impact on the electrical grid. Wind turbine generators feed the electricity into the grid via power-electronic converters. Therefore, the validation of the system characteristics and the grid-supporting performance of wind turbines are becoming increasingly important for grid stability. The so-called fault-ride-through capacity of a … Continue reading IWES and Nordex intensify collaboration in grid integration of wind turbine generators
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Solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power and wind energy production in November
MIBEL eludes the price rises registered in the European markets in November. In November, prices of most European markets were higher than those of October, except for MIBEL, which registered the lowest price since August 2021, including the adjustment price due to the gas cap. In most markets, the increase in wind energy production failed … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power and wind energy production in November
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