On the heels of the Fourth of July holiday honoring America’s independence, ACP and the clean power industry are turning the focus to America’s energy independence through our second annual American Clean Power Week (ACPW). American Clean Power Week 2022 From August 15 – 19, the clean power industry will participate in a nationwide celebration … Continue reading American Clean Power Week: Celebrate How Renewables Are Building the Clean Energy Economy This August
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Nordex Group once again wins gold EcoVadis Gold medal
In recognition of our sustainability achievements, EcoVadis has once again awarded the Nordex Group with its Gold Medal! Nordex was able to improve on the good result achieved in 2021 (66 points) by an additional 5 points, thus achieving 71 out of 100 achievable points, putting us in the top 1% of the companies assessed … Continue reading Nordex Group once again wins gold EcoVadis Gold medal
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Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
On 28 June WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at an EU Commission Forum on Protecting and Facilitating Investment in the Single Market, organised by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability and Capital Markets (DG FISMA). The main topic of discussion was how to facilitate sustainable investments. Investments in wind energy keep rising. Last year Europe … Continue reading Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
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10 GW of new wind power per year: German parliament adopts new onshore wind energy law
The German Parliament has adopted a new Onshore Wind Law (WindLandG) which aims to expand onshore wind by a massive 10 GW a year from 2025. It’s part of an “Easter Package” of measures which also enshrines the principle that the expansion of renewables is a matter of “overriding public interest”. Last week the German … Continue reading 10 GW of new wind power per year: German parliament adopts new onshore wind energy law
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RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK celebrates official opening
RWE’s Clocaenog Forest onshore wind farm in North Wales was officially opened by Julie James MS, Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change. The Minister was joined by dignitaries, community and business leaders, representatives from Natural Resources Wales and RWE’s development team, to celebrate the occasion, in the beautiful setting of D?r Cymru Welsh Water’s Llyn … Continue reading RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK celebrates official opening
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Enel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
Endesa, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power España (EGPE), is building 27 renewable projects in Spain that will have a capacity of more than 1,130 MW of new green energy in our country. To build these projects, so far this year, more than 4,200 professionals are working in these renewable facilities of the company. … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
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Germany approves the expansion of wind energy and solar power
The German Bundestag (lower house of Parliament) approved on Thursday a legislative package to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. The proportion of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources is expected to rise from just under 50 percent today to at least 80 percent by 2030, according to the bill. The previous target was only … Continue reading Germany approves the expansion of wind energy and solar power
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Archeology and renewable energy in Chile: thousands of years of history at Renaico
The discovery of archaeological remains on the site of our wind farm tells a new story about the place and the civilizations that lived there long ago. Link copied to clipboard The construction of the first Enel Green Power wind farm in the Araucanía region in southern Chile brought to light an unexpected past. This … Continue reading Archeology and renewable energy in Chile: thousands of years of history at Renaico
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Nordex receives order for 456 MW of wind power from Brazil
80 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Feijão” wind farm. A joint venture between Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group and Hydro Rein has placed an order with Nordex Group for the supply and installation of 80 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Feijão” wind farm in Brazil. The order also includes a Premium Service for the … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 456 MW of wind power from Brazil
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IRENA Presents Plan for China to Reach Carbon Neutrality through Renewables
As part of the strategic partnership with China, IRENA has launched a 13-Point Plan for the world’s biggest producer and consumer of energy in support of the country’s climate commitments. China aims for its carbon emissions to peak before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060. While China’s scale, and the need to balance economic … Continue reading IRENA Presents Plan for China to Reach Carbon Neutrality through Renewables
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Vattenfall’s wind power reduces carbon footprint
The carbon footprint of Vattenfall’s wind power has now been reduced to 13 grammes per kilowatt hour generated, compared to 15 grammes in 2016, and the reduction trend only continues. The new Swedish wind farm Blakliden Fäbodberget landed at a record low 8 g CO2/kWh. In this case, this is a 47 per cent reduction in … Continue reading Vattenfall’s wind power reduces carbon footprint
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Nordex achieves orders for 1.8 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2022
Nordex saw strong demand in the second quarter. Including a US wind farm of around 200 MW, and the total capacity amounted to 1,836 MW (Q2 2021: 1,534 MW).Firm order intake for wind turbines in the Projects segment (excluding the services business) thus reaches a volume of 3,002 MW in the first half of 2022 … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for 1.8 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2022
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Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
At the end of June 2022, Nordex received two orders from the Finnish subsidiary of Falck Renewables for 10 wind turbines totaling 59 MW in Finland. Five N163/5.X turbines will be delivered for the “Mustalamminmäki” and “Koiramäki” projects, respectively. The two orders also include a Service contract for the maintenance of the turbines for a … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 59 MW of wind power in Finland from Falck Renewables
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UK awards almost 11 GW in biggest-ever wind energy auction
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has announced the results of the UK’s fourth Contract-for-Difference (CfD) auction round (AR4) for renewables. New renewables projects of almost 11 GW were awarded. That’s double what was awarded in the last round and nearly as much as the previous three rounds combined. Wind energy got 8.5 … Continue reading UK awards almost 11 GW in biggest-ever wind energy auction
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Ground breaking ceremony for the first Enercon wind energy converters installed on the island of La Gomera
On Monday, 27 June, the ground breaking ceremony for five wind farms owned by Ecoener, one of the market leaders of installed capacity in the Canary Islands, took place on the island of La Gomera. Among those present were Ecoener’s Chairman, Luis de Valdivia, the President of the Canary Islands, Ángel Víctor Torres, along with many … Continue reading Ground breaking ceremony for the first Enercon wind energy converters installed on the island of La Gomera
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Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
The wind farm, scheduled to be commissioned in the first half of 2024, will be equipped with ten SG 5.0-145 turbines The contract also includes the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 25 years The wind farm will provide enough electricity to power 40,000 households and avoid the emission of 132,000 tonnes of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa signs first contract with Turkish energy investor Kinesis Enerji in Spain for a 50 MW wind farm
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Photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy in Europe
Prices and solar energy production set records in European markets in the first half of 2022. In the first half of 2022, European electricity markets prices rose and registered a half?yearly record. In most markets, the price for the six months exceeded €200/MWh. Electricity futures also rose. These increases were caused by the maximums registered … Continue reading Photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy in Europe
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WEG to launch a 7 MW wind turbine
The prototype should be ready for operation by 2024 and regular production to start in 2025 WEG has just announced the launch of its new wind turbine platform. Featuring 7 MW and a 172 meters rotor diameter, the wind turbine will be the largest machine in operation in the Brazilian market. With its greater power … Continue reading WEG to launch a 7 MW wind turbine
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RWE inaugurates its third wind farm in France
Les Hauts Bouleaux, a wind farm with a total capacity of 18 megawatts, will supply more than 9,000 French households with green electricity every year Valuable help from local residents during the construction phase RWE inaugurates its second wind farm in the Hauts-de-France region and its third in France. The municipality of Thieux is the site … Continue reading RWE inaugurates its third wind farm in France
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Siemens Gamesa secures deal to supply 75 MW for South Korea’s third largest wind farm
The 75 MW order includes the supply of 15 units of the SG 5.0-145 turbine, one of the most powerful models available in South Korea Long-term service agreement of 20 years signed to optimize wind farm performance Renewables underpinned by South Korean government to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for power generation Press Contact You … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa secures deal to supply 75 MW for South Korea’s third largest wind farm
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