Category Archives: wind energy

EDP Renewables inaugurates new hybrid photovoltaic and wind energy project in Portugal

The photovoltaic plant installed next to an operational wind farm nearly doubles renewable production at that location and accelerates the energy transition in the central region of the country. The projectis the second hybrid operation in Portugal. At the end of the first year, the first project of its kind in the country has already … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates new hybrid photovoltaic and wind energy project in Portugal

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DNV pilot paves way to a more sustainable wind turbine decommissioning

DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has successfully run a pilot that uses a new digital service to increase the sustainability of wind turbine decommissioning. ReWind automatically generates a decommissioning plan, such as where and how the blades can be recycled, based on data provided by the user.  The pilot ran from June … Continue reading DNV pilot paves way to a more sustainable wind turbine decommissioning

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RWE wins the largest number of onshore wind power projects in France’s latest tender

RWE has successfully awarded 8 of the 57 wind projects in the latest bidding round. With an assured capacity of 108.7 MW, the Group is the second largest developer in terms of total awarded wind capacity.These results build on RWE’s previous success in 2023, when the Group was already in a leading position. These results … Continue reading RWE wins the largest number of onshore wind power projects in France’s latest tender

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Laos gives green light to 1,200 MW wind power project

The Lao government has signed an agreement with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (SVARE) to develop a 1,200 MW wind power project in Sepon District, the central Savannakhet province bordering Vietnam. The Lao government has signed an agreement with Savan Vayu Renewable Energy Co., Ltd. (SVARE) on developing a 1,200 MW wind power project … Continue reading Laos gives green light to 1,200 MW wind power project

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EIB signs €36 million loan for construction of 50 MW wind farm in Bosnia

The loan comes in addition to the €21 million in grants allocated by the European Union in December 2023 through the Western Balkans Investment Fund (WBIF).EIB Global, the financial arm of the European Investment Bank (EIB) for activities outside the European Union, has signed a €36 million loan for the construction of a 50 MW … Continue reading EIB signs €36 million loan for construction of 50 MW wind farm in Bosnia

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RWE to supply seven German companies with wind power from Kaskasi wind farm from 2026

RWE Supply & Trading concludes Power Purchase Agreements with major industrial customers for around 1,000 gigawatt hours per year. High industrial demand for green electricity. RWE’s Kaskasi offshore wind farm will supply seven major German industrial customers with green electricity from 2026. Corresponding Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) have been signed between RWE Supply & Trading and … Continue reading RWE to supply seven German companies with wind power from Kaskasi wind farm from 2026

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Ethiopia seeks to harness its enormous renewable energy potential

Ethiopia has significant renewable energy potential, including hydroelectric, wind, solar and geothermal sources, with the capacity to generate more than 60,000 MW of electrical energy.The country is investing in several renewable energy projects, including the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), wind farms and geothermal plants, to improve energy security and support economic growth.While facing criticism … Continue reading Ethiopia seeks to harness its enormous renewable energy potential

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Adani Green Energy installs 51 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Khavda, Gujarat, India

India’s Adani Green Energy has brought online 551 MW of PV capacity in Khavda, Gujarat, supplying power to the national grid. Adani Green Energy (AGEL), India’s largest renewable energy (RE) company and the world’s second largest solar PV developer, achieved this milestone 12 months after commencing work on the Khavda RE park. Adani Green Energy … Continue reading Adani Green Energy installs 51 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Khavda, Gujarat, India

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73 wind turbines installed in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

ACWA Power is constructing two wind farms with a capacity of 500 MW each (a total of 1,000 MW) in the Peshku and Gijduvan districts of the Bukhara region. Within the framework of these projects, wind turbines from the Chinese company Envision are being installed, with a capacity of 6.5 MW each. To date, 73 … Continue reading 73 wind turbines installed in Bukhara, Uzbekistan

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RWE modernises two wind farms and increases power generation

Company modernises wind farms in Salzgitter and Peine district. Total capacity to increase from 30.6 to 61.8 MW; electricity production will more than triple. Successful start to construction: First foundation poured for new wind turbine. Ground frost, gusts of wind, cold – the RWE team braved the adverse conditions. Over the next few weeks, a … Continue reading RWE modernises two wind farms and increases power generation

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Launch of New Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance and Repair Services

OEG Energy Group Limited (“OEG”, the “Group”), a leading offshore solutions business, is pleased to announce that Specialist Marine Consultants (“SMC”), an OEG Renewables (OEGR) business, has added a new service with the launch of SMC Blades Limited, a maintenance division headed up by a management team with over 25 years’ experience in the market.The … Continue reading Launch of New Wind Turbine Blade Maintenance and Repair Services

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Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition

The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new edition of the ‘Wind and Market’ conference, with the participation of more than 200 experts to analyze challenges and opportunities facing a new period in the consolidation and advancement of renewable energies in the electrical system , in our economy and society.Regulation, planning, procedures and, ultimately, … Continue reading Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition

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Zimbabwe plans 200 MW wind power plant for Plumtree

A Zimbabwean company, Optate Africa, says it intends to establish a 200-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in Mayobodo, Mangwe, in Plumtree, Matabeleland South Province. As reported by the Chronicle, the project is to be carried out in partnership with GE, a wind turbine manufacturing and development company. Optate Africa says the project results will be … Continue reading Zimbabwe plans 200 MW wind power plant for Plumtree

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European wind energy production protagonist in the second week of February with a historic record in Germany

In the week of February 5, European electricity market prices remained at levels similar to those they have registered since the second half of January. The MIBEL market registered the lowest weekly averages. Wind energy was the protagonist of the week in most markets and registered an all?time high in Germany on the 6th. Gas … Continue reading European wind energy production protagonist in the second week of February with a historic record in Germany

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EDP Renewables is awarded long-term contracts for the sale of 100 MW of wind energy in Italy

These contracts are for three renewable projects totaling 100 MW in southern Italy; This move strengthens the implementation of Italy’s energy transition, aligning with the country’s goal of reaching 80 GW of installed capacity by 2030. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy development, was awarded three Contracts for Difference (CfD) totaling … Continue reading EDP Renewables is awarded long-term contracts for the sale of 100 MW of wind energy in Italy

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First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers

Vestas shows the way back to profitability while Nordex ties Back to black. Good news for the sector and for Western manufacturers in particular, who are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. After some years of journey, Vestas has managed to return to profitability in the results of the year 2023, … Continue reading First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers

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SSE Renewables Launches 64MW Jubera Onshore Wind Farm in Spain

SSE Renewables, a division of UK-based utility SSE Plc, has embarked on an ambitious project – the construction of the 64MW Jubera onshore wind farm. With an estimated completion time of up to two years, this wind farm is set to generate a significant amount of renewable energy, enough to power around 55,000 homes annually. … Continue reading SSE Renewables Launches 64MW Jubera Onshore Wind Farm in Spain

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Nordex has wind power orders for 7.4 GW

Consolidated sales of wind turbines increase to 6.5 billion euros.2023 EBITDA margin reaches breakeven. Working capital ratio at -11.5 percent. Nordex (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) today released preliminary results for fiscal year 2023 and confirms its guidance for the year. According to these preliminary results, the company recorded an increase in consolidated sales of 6.5 billion euros … Continue reading Nordex has wind power orders for 7.4 GW

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SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain

SSE Renewables, part of the SSE energy group, has started the construction of its first onshore wind farm in Spain, called ‘Jubera’, of about 64 megawatts (MW) and located in La Rioja.which is currently developing a 320 MW portfolio of projects in “advanced” phase of development in Spain as part of a secured 2.4 gigawatt … Continue reading SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain

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1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India

Renewable Energy Implementation Agencies (REIAs) in India, including Solar Energy Corporation of India, NTPC Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and NHPC Ltd., have floated tenders for several hybrid projects aimed at integrating solar PV and wind energy. These tenders cover hybrid solar-wind projects, projects that guarantee supply during peak hours and Round the Clock (RTC) renewable energy … Continue reading 1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India

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