In 2022, 5.9 GW of new renewable power have been added, which has allowed wind power and photovoltaic production records to be recorded. 2023 is going to be a key year for the ecological transition in Spain: according to Red Eléctrica estimates, renewable energies could reach 50% of annual electricity generation. These data, still subject … Continue reading Renewable energies could reach 50% of the ‘mix’ of electricity generation in Spain in 2023
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Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (‘GWNET’) are delighted to launch this year’s Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. This year’s program will be the biggest yet with at least 23 participants, from 13 countries. Having started in 2019 with an initial group of eight mentees, … Continue reading Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year
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Goldwind and Vestas in Photo Finish for Top Spot as Global Wind Power Additions Fall
Global commissioning of wind turbines fell 15% to 86GW in 2022, as supply chain constraints and uncertainty around subsidies hit project development. Wind capacity additions fell by 15% in 2022, following two years of record build, according to a new report by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF’s 2022 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares report finds … Continue reading Goldwind and Vestas in Photo Finish for Top Spot as Global Wind Power Additions Fall
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EDPR and Vestas will award scholarships to young people living in rural areas in the 3rd Edition of its “Keep it Local” program
EDP Renewables (EDPR), the world’s fourth-largest wind and solar energy producer, and Vestas, the leading company in the manufacture, sale, installation and maintenance of wind turbines, are launching the 3rd Edition of the ‘Keep it Local’ program to provide training scholarships for young people in low-population density areas in A Coruña, Albacete, Asturias, Burgos, Cantabria, … Continue reading EDPR and Vestas will award scholarships to young people living in rural areas in the 3rd Edition of its “Keep it Local” program
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RWE: Kaskasi offshore wind farm commences regular operation
342 megawatt wind farm can supply more than 400,000 homes. RWE tests the world’s first recyclable wind turbine rotor blades made by Siemens Gamesa. Today, the RWE wind farm Kaskasi, located around 35 kilometres north of the island of Heligoland, officially commenced regular operation in the presence of Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic … Continue reading RWE: Kaskasi offshore wind farm commences regular operation
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GreenIT and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop three floating offshore wind farms in Italy with 2 GW capacity
The partnership strengthens its commitment to the Italian offshore wind floating industry with three new projects located approximately 30 km off the coasts of Latium and Sardinia The three wind farms make the consortium one of the largest developers in the sector in Italy, with a pipeline totaling almost 3 GW, enough to satisfy the … Continue reading GreenIT and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop three floating offshore wind farms in Italy with 2 GW capacity
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Windey to supply wind turbines for 854 MW wind farm project in Serbia
Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Windey has signed an agreement with Serbia’s Fintel Energija, a unit of Italy’s Fintel Energia Group, for the delivery, assembly and maintenance of wind turbines for the 854 MW Mastrale Ring wind farm, Fintel said on Wednesday. Windey was contracted to supply 112 wind turbines of 7.7 MW each for the project … Continue reading Windey to supply wind turbines for 854 MW wind farm project in Serbia
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The knot is now to be broken in the expansion of wind power in Germany
The country needs more wind turbines – and it needs them faster. That is the goal of the federal government. The knot is now to be broken for an accelerated expansion of onshore wind power. Because the industry still sees brakes. These are now to be solved. That is the signal from the “Wind Summit” … Continue reading The knot is now to be broken in the expansion of wind power in Germany
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RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
RWE, the world’s second largest offshore wind player and largest generator of clean power in Wales, has unveiled its vision for the future of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea region and the opportunities it presents from new large-scale, commercial projects. Entitled “RWE’s Vision for the Celtic Sea”, the document was unveiled during day … Continue reading RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
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Elecnor participates in the largest wind power and solar energy project in South Australia
The new facilities are part of an ambitious energy project which includes wind farms (1,200 MW), solar power plants (600 MW) and energy storage (900 MW) The Elecnor Group, in a consortium with GE Renewable Energy, has started the construction of the first stage of Goyder South wind farm, in Australia, which will have 75 … Continue reading Elecnor participates in the largest wind power and solar energy project in South Australia
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Galán assures Lula da Silva that Iberdrola will be Brazil’s faithful ally in its energy transition
The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, today assured the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that Iberdrola will be a loyal ally in the country’s energy transition. This was expressed during their visit to the company’s first hybrid complex in Brazil. Located in the interior of Paraíba, in the northeast of the country, … Continue reading Galán assures Lula da Silva that Iberdrola will be Brazil’s faithful ally in its energy transition
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Record growth in wind power and solar despite the energy crisis
By the end of 2022, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3372 Gigawatt (GW), growing the stock of renewable power by a record of 295 GW or by 9.6 per cent. An impressive 83 per cent of all power capacity added last year was produced by renewables. Renewable Capacity Statistics 2023, released by the International … Continue reading Record growth in wind power and solar despite the energy crisis
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ONYX Insight has unveiled a new partnership with Nearthlab to supercharge predictive maintenance solutions across the wind industry
ONYX Insight, a major global provider of predictive maintenance solutions (PdM), and Nearthlab, a leading autonomous drone solution company, have entered into partnership to deliver a whole turbine predictive maintenance solution for wind farm operators. The industry is currently seeking to make operations more efficient amidst the backdrop of a labor, resource, and inflation-challenged environment. … Continue reading ONYX Insight has unveiled a new partnership with Nearthlab to supercharge predictive maintenance solutions across the wind industry
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Wind power in India can increase 4-5 times and add 6-8 GW per year
Positive policy moves by the new and renewable energy ministry can crank up the annual wind capacity addition by 6-8 gigawatt (GW) from fiscal 2026, around 4 times more than 1.6 GW of growth clocked in the past five fiscals, a report said. According to a Crisil analysis, the aggressive tariff bids in reverse auctions … Continue reading Wind power in India can increase 4-5 times and add 6-8 GW per year
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Infinity Power adds 1 GW African wind power portfolio
Infinity Power has completed the acquisition of the entire shareholding of Lekela Power, adding the group’s 1GW of African wind energy projects. The assets are located across South Africa, Egypt and Senegal. In addition, Lekela has a 1.8 GW project pipeline in various stages of development. The transaction was funded through equity investment from shareholders … Continue reading Infinity Power adds 1 GW African wind power portfolio
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World’s highest wind farm in Tibet generates over 100 mln kWh of electricity
An ultra-high altitude wind farm in southwest China’s Tibet Autonomous Region has generated over 100 million kWh of electricity since it began operation in December 2021. With its wind turbine generators built at altitudes of 5,000 to 5,200 meters, the Comai Trigu Wind Farm in Trigu Township of Comai County is the highest of its … Continue reading World’s highest wind farm in Tibet generates over 100 mln kWh of electricity
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Wind energy projects generated 64.54bn electricity units in April-Jan in India
The electricity produced from wind energy projects was 64.54 billion units during the April-January period of 2022-23, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy data. Tamil Nadu and Gujarat are the two states which lead in terms of generating electricity through wind energy. During April 2022-January 2023, Gujarat produced 17,062 million units of … Continue reading Wind energy projects generated 64.54bn electricity units in April-Jan in India
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Vietnam looks to offshore wind power in transition to renewable energy
Vietnam is developing a regulation framework for offshore wind activity as the country has embarked on a roadmap to reduce coal-fired power generation in an effort to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, Xinhua reported, quoting a Vietnam News Agency report on Thursday. Vietnam has untapped potential in the offshore wind because of the … Continue reading Vietnam looks to offshore wind power in transition to renewable energy
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Thai company wins grant for region’s largest cross-border wind farm in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given a Thai firm a nearly $700 million grant to build the largest cross-border wind farm in Southeast Asia as the Thai energy sector continues its evolution to renewables and greater sustainability. The $692.5 million funding by the ADB will go to Monsoon Wind Power Company to help construct … Continue reading Thai company wins grant for region’s largest cross-border wind farm in Laos
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Vestas wins order for 50 MW of wind power in Finland
Vestas has received a 50 MW order for the Lappfjärd Extension wind farm from Prime Capital AG in Kristinestad, Finland. The order includes the supply, installation and commissioning of eight V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement designed to ensure optimized asset performance. This order … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 50 MW of wind power in Finland
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