The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing to work together to support Asia’s energy transition and mobilize greater private capital for renewable energy. The agreement was signed today by AIIB President Jin Liqun and IRENA Director-General, Francesco La Camera, at a … Continue reading Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank and IRENA Team-Up to Accelerate Asia’s Energy Transition
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EDP Renewables signs a 15-year PPA for 297 MW of wind power in Canada
The company has closed the agreement with TransCanada Energy to sell the green energy from its Shap Hills wind farm, avoiding estimated annual emissions of 700 thousand tons of CO2. With this new PPA, EDPR now has 0.4 GW of secured capacity in Canada. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the fourth largest renewable energy producer in … Continue reading EDP Renewables signs a 15-year PPA for 297 MW of wind power in Canada
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Clean Power Sources are ‘Getting it Done’
After a year of catastrophic weather events and increasingly dire warnings from experts on the need for climate action, it feels like the spotlight should be on climate change every week. Climate takes center stage this week as today marks the official start of Climate Week NYC, an annual international climate summit that has taken … Continue reading Clean Power Sources are ‘Getting it Done’
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Wind energy compensates part of the hydroelectric losses in Brazil
Virtually non-existent in the Brazilian energy matrix during the 2001 crisis, wind power has already become the second most used in Brazil, representing 10.8% of the consumption of the National Interconnected System (SIN), according to data from the National System. Electric Operator (ONS). This proportion, however, will increase until November, a period to which what … Continue reading Wind energy compensates part of the hydroelectric losses in Brazil
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Wind Energy, Solar and Hydrogen Can Increase Energy Security in Paraguay
Diversifying the energy mix by tapping into abundant solar and wind resources, and establishing clear guidelines to increase the application of renewables across all end-use sectors can improve energy security, support economic growth and enhance climate resilience in Paraguay, according to a new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). IRENA’s Renewables … Continue reading Wind Energy, Solar and Hydrogen Can Increase Energy Security in Paraguay
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Vestas intends to cease production at three European factories
To accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and improve wind energy’s competitiveness, Vestas continues to develop and optimise the products and solutions we offer our customers as well as expand partnerships with specialised partners in our supply chain. The ongoing integration of our onshore and offshore business is a key part of this development, which … Continue reading Vestas intends to cease production at three European factories
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REWE Group and Ørsted sign long-term power purchase agreement for future German offshore wind farm
REWE Group, one of Germany’s leading food retailers, has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement with Ørsted to procure 100 MW of green electricity from Ørsted’s Borkum Riffgrund 3 offshore wind farm which is set to become operational in 2025. Having procured electricity from renewable energy sources since 2008, the agreement with Ørsted represents REWE … Continue reading REWE Group and Ørsted sign long-term power purchase agreement for future German offshore wind farm
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ABANCA and Endesa sign a long-term Galician wind energy supply agreement
ABANCA and Endesa have signed a renewable energy collaboration agreement to cover most of the electricity demand of the financial institution with Galician energy for the next ten years. The contract guarantees ABANCA the supply of renewable energy under conditions of price stability and will entail the construction in Galicia of a new Endesa wind … Continue reading ABANCA and Endesa sign a long-term Galician wind energy supply agreement
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ACWA Power bags contract to build wind power plant in Uzbekistan
Half-owned by the Public Investment Fund, ACWA won the contract after it bid the lowest tariff of $2.57 per kilowatt hour.Saudi Arabia-based utility provider ACWA Power will build and operate a 100 megawatt wind farm in Uzbekistan, in a tender supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. Half-owned by the Public Investment Fund, … Continue reading ACWA Power bags contract to build wind power plant in Uzbekistan
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Vietnam’s offshore wind power has technical potential of about 160 GW
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been implementing big wind power projects, including ThangLong Wind in the south-central province of Binh Thuan with a capacity of up to 3,400 MW and total investment amounting to US$11.9 billion.These projects are expected to contribute to ensuring energy security and protecting the environment, and mark steps forward … Continue reading Vietnam’s offshore wind power has technical potential of about 160 GW
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Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
Wind power project remains on schedule to complete wind turbine commissioning in 2021 and final project completion in 2022.Each of the 90 state-of-the-art wind turbines can power a typical home in the UK for 29 hours with just one rotation. Triton Knoll, the most powerful offshore wind farm being constructed by RWE, has installed its … Continue reading Triton Knoll installs its final wind turbine
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Vattenfall shortlisted to participate in the first floating offshore wind energy tender in France
Vattenfall prequalifies, together with partners wpd and BlueFloat Energy, for the upcoming 250MW floating offshore wind tender off the coast of South Brittany in France. On 15 September, the French government officially announced the list of prequalified candidates for the upcoming offshore wind tender in South Brittany, the first commercial floating tender in France. Vattenfall … Continue reading Vattenfall shortlisted to participate in the first floating offshore wind energy tender in France
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GE Renewable Energy, Fraunhofer IGCV, and voxeljet AG plan to develop world’s largest sand binder jetting 3D printer for offshore wind turbines
Project to accelerate and optimize the production of a key casting components1 of the GE Haliade-X Offshore Turbine 3D Printing provides flexibility to produce large turbine components near offshore wind projects, lowering transportation costs and bringing environmental benefits Trials of new technology expected to begin in Q1 2022 GE (NYSE: GE), Fraunhofer IGCV and voxeljet … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy, Fraunhofer IGCV, and voxeljet AG plan to develop world’s largest sand binder jetting 3D printer for offshore wind turbines
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ENERCON CEO Momme Janssen in Husum: ‘A successful wind industry requires a functioning domestic market’
ENERCON supports the ‘Husum Appeal’ with political demands from the wind energy sector. ‘Creating new added value with wind energy’ is the subject of the Prime Panel at the HUSUM WIND trade fair. ENERCON CEO Momme Janssen spoke on the high-profile panel where he emphasised the relationship between the economic welfare of the wind energy … Continue reading ENERCON CEO Momme Janssen in Husum: ‘A successful wind industry requires a functioning domestic market’
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EDP Renewables signs a PPA for 127.5 MW with Procter & Gamble
For 15 years, EDPR will supply the clean energy produced in Spain to P&G, avoiding estimated annual emissions of over 130 thousand tons of CO2. Two energy parks are expected to come into operation in 2023. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth largest renewable energy producer … Continue reading EDP Renewables signs a PPA for 127.5 MW with Procter & Gamble
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American Clean Power Statement on Ways and Means Committee Action to Advance Clean Energy Legislation
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement on the House Ways and Means Committee markup of the Build Back Better Act. “The House Ways and Means Committee markup of the clean energy tax provisions in the Build Back Better Act represents another critical step forward for the domestic clean energy economy. … Continue reading American Clean Power Statement on Ways and Means Committee Action to Advance Clean Energy Legislation
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Vestas partners with Vitol Wind on a 240 MW repowering project in the USA
Vestas has received a 240 MW order to repower the Big Sky Wind project in Illinois, U.S., owned by Vitol Wind, marking the first cooperation between Vestas and Vitol Wind. The order consists of 104 V120-2.2 MW turbines and five V110-2.0 MW turbines in 2.2 MW operating mode, which will replace the project’s current technology … Continue reading Vestas partners with Vitol Wind on a 240 MW repowering project in the USA
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Vestas adds trio of Polish projects totalling 70 MW in orders
Vestas has received orders across three wind power projects totalling 70 MW in capacity from Eurowind Energy A/S in Poland. The three projects, called Zniny Damaslawek, Pniewy, and Miescisko, are all located in the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship in central Poland. The order from Eurowind Energy A/S, a leading developer and operator of sustainable energy projects in … Continue reading Vestas adds trio of Polish projects totalling 70 MW in orders
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Vineyard Wind secures $2.3 bln loan
Vineyard Wind, which is on track to be the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, closed on a $2.3 billion loan and will begin construction in Massachusetts as soon as this week, the project’s developer said on Wednesday. The senior debt financing allows the project, a joint venture between Avangrid Inc and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, … Continue reading Vineyard Wind secures $2.3 bln loan
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American Clean Power statement on Illinois Governor signing historic energy bill
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after Illinois Governor Pritzker signed monumental renewable energy legislation, Senate Bill 2408, into law. “Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker made a historic move toward achieving the Illinois renewable energy vision by signing Senate Bill 2408 into law. Recent studies predict the result of this legislation … Continue reading American Clean Power statement on Illinois Governor signing historic energy bill
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