Vestas has secured a 50 MW order with German developer and operator of renewable energy projects, wpd AG, for three projects – Chuangwei 2, Leadway 2 and Hsinyuan wind farms in Taiwan. The Hsinyuan wind farm includes six V136-4.2 MW wind turbines with 112m towers, featuring the largest onshore turbine rotors in Taiwan, which will … Continue reading Vestas extends partnership with wpd for 50 MW order, featuring Taiwan’s largest onshore rotors
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ACS completes the largest floating wind farm
Cobra has implemented this offshore wind energy project in Scotland, which is expected to generate up to 218 GWh of clean electricity per year. The Kincardine wind power project has come to an end, and it is nothing more and nothing less than the largest floating offshore wind farm in the world. Cobra Wind, a … Continue reading ACS completes the largest floating wind farm
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Tides of Change II: China’s efforts in offshore wind power crucial for carbon neutrality
Among China’s arduous efforts to honor its commitment to peaking carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, developing offshore wind power, one of the key technologies to meet the goals, is of great significance. According to a report released by the Global Wind Energy Council on Thursday, China led the … Continue reading Tides of Change II: China’s efforts in offshore wind power crucial for carbon neutrality
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Rosatom to start setting up wind power stations across Russia
The wind energy division of Russia’s energy giant Rosatom, NovaWind, is planning to construct wind power plants (WPPs) across Russia, TASS reported this week, citing a source in the company’s press service. “The current program for power supply agreements [under which the development of renewable energy sources is supported by the authorities] has been planned … Continue reading Rosatom to start setting up wind power stations across Russia
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Groundbreaking ceremony for first green hydrogen pilot plant in Magallanes, Chile
AME and Enel are partners in this project, co-developing renewable generation (wind energy) and green hydrogen production. The groundbreaking for Chile’s first industrial-scale pilot plant for green hydrogen production located in Cabo Negro, north of Punta Arenas, took place today. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Energy and Mining, Juan Carlos Jobet, along … Continue reading Groundbreaking ceremony for first green hydrogen pilot plant in Magallanes, Chile
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The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind
The wind has been powering our world for thousands of years. Mankind harnessed it as a form of energy to propel boats as early as 5,000 BC. Later, simple wind-powered water pumps were used in China, and windmills made of woven-reed blades started grinding grain in Iran. Nashtifan still has some of those windmills alive … Continue reading The story of how ancient Iranians harnessed the power of wind
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BayWa commissions its largest wind farm in Europe
BayWa r.e. has commissioned its largest wind farm in Europe, the 94.6MW Lyngsåsa wind farm in Southern Sweden. The wind farm consists of 22 Vestas V150 wind turbines and will supply the equivalent of 80,000 European households with electricity while saving 93,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. Håkan Wallin, CEO at BayWa r.e. Nordic … Continue reading BayWa commissions its largest wind farm in Europe
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SWEPCO Adds New Wind Power Capacity to its Louisiana Grid
Southwestern Electric Power Co. has put the second of three new wind facilities online to its grid, serving customers in Louisiana and Arkansas. The 287-megawatt Maverick facility located southwest of Enid, Oklahoma, has 103 wind turbines and is part of the North Central Energy Facilities project. District 5 Louisiana Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell says … Continue reading SWEPCO Adds New Wind Power Capacity to its Louisiana Grid
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RWE, NTE and Havfram: joint participation in floating offshore wind power project in Norway
RWE, NTE and Havfram have signed a collaboration agreement. Together, the three companies intend to participate in the Norwegian government’s tender process for floating offshore wind energy, which will begin later this year. Norway has ambitious climate targets: by 2030, the country aims to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50 to 55 per cent … Continue reading RWE, NTE and Havfram: joint participation in floating offshore wind power project in Norway
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USD 6.7 billion in wind power investment in Vietnam at risk without COVID-19 relief
Wind energy in Vietnam is on the cusp of growth, as projects are rushing to complete ahead of the expiry of the Feed-in Tariff (“FiT”) on 1 November 2021. But COVID-19 has caused significant delays for wind project construction, due to supply chain bottlenecks, limited worker mobility and other issues. Due to COVID-19 impacts, 4,000MW … Continue reading USD 6.7 billion in wind power investment in Vietnam at risk without COVID-19 relief
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American Clean Power Week to Celebrate ‘The United States of Clean Energy’ Oct. 25-29
The remainder of 2021 is shaping up to be an active time for climate, clean energy, and the drive toward reducing our global carbon footprint. Between key fall events including Climate Week NYC, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) and the ongoing Congressional work on the infrastructure bills in Washington, the important role … Continue reading American Clean Power Week to Celebrate ‘The United States of Clean Energy’ Oct. 25-29
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Capital Energy advances in the development of two new wind power farms in Galicia
The Territorial Xefatura da Second Vice Presidency of the Department of Economy, Business and Innovation of Coruña makes both facilities public information Santiago de Compostela, September 9, 2021.- Capital Energy, a Spanish energy company born in 2002 and whose vocation is to become the first 100% vertically integrated renewable operator on the Iberian Peninsula, continues … Continue reading Capital Energy advances in the development of two new wind power farms in Galicia
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RWE successful in German offshore wind energy auction
Two offshore wind leases with a total of 525 megawatts awarded RWE operates five offshore wind farms off the German coast; a further project – Kaskasi – is under construction RWE is pleased with its double success in the German offshore auction: As announced by the German Federal Network Agency today, the Essen-based energy company was awarded … Continue reading RWE successful in German offshore wind energy auction
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Iberdrola will develop a 6,000 MW offshore wind energy portfolio in Taiwan
Establishes holding company and project offices in Taiwan to participate in the forthcoming Zonal Development offshore wind procurement Approximately 6 GW of development potential across three areas following significant planning and development site selection exercises undertaken in the past year Ambition to establish a long-term operation in Taiwan, contributing to local economy, skills and workforce … Continue reading Iberdrola will develop a 6,000 MW offshore wind energy portfolio in Taiwan
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Ørsted and T&T sign MoU on strategic collaboration for offshore wind projects in Vietnam
The collaboration between Ørsted and T&T brings together a multi-GW pipeline of greenfield offshore wind projects located off the coasts of the Binh Thuan and Ninh Thuan provinces. Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thanh Binh, Deputy General Director of T&T Group and Mr. Martin Neubert, COO & Deputy Group CEO of Ørsted, signed the Memorandum of Understanding … Continue reading Ørsted and T&T sign MoU on strategic collaboration for offshore wind projects in Vietnam
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World installs 6.1GW of Offshore Wind Energy in 2020, led by China
Offshore Wind capacity grew steadily in 2020, but governments will need to act decisively to improve policy in order to scale up installations at the pace required to help the world meet its carbon emissions targets and avoid the worst effects of global heating, according to the Global Wind Energy Council, which launches its flagship … Continue reading World installs 6.1GW of Offshore Wind Energy in 2020, led by China
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Turkey reaches 10 GW wind energy milestone
Turkey has rapidly developed into a leading market for wind energy. The country lately celebrated an important milestone: it reached a cumulative wind energy capacity of 10,000 MW. Turkey’s large territory and excellent wind speeds offer ideal conditions for wind energy production. Over the past decade the country has developed a strong wind energy supply … Continue reading Turkey reaches 10 GW wind energy milestone
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Goldwind’s 5-Megawatt Plus Onshore Test Turbine Marks Grid Connection Milestone
Goldwind Science & Technology (“Goldwind”) (SZSE: 002202) (HK: 2208), announced today that it has completed the installation and grid connection of its GW 5S Smart Wind Turbine test unit — marking a milestone in Goldwind’s evolution of high-performance and large-megawatt (MW) permanent magnet direct-drive (PMDD) onshore wind turbines. Goldwind president Mr. Cao Zhigang states, “Goldwind has … Continue reading Goldwind’s 5-Megawatt Plus Onshore Test Turbine Marks Grid Connection Milestone
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Electric City 2021: Driving Europe’s electrification with wind energy
By 2050 most of the EU energy system will be electrified. Direct electrification, complemented with the indirect electrification of harder-to-abate sectors, is the most cost-effective and energy efficient way to cut energy sector emissions to net zero. WindEurope’s Annual Event “Electric City 2021”, in Copenhagen on 23-25 November, will be a perfect place for companies … Continue reading Electric City 2021: Driving Europe’s electrification with wind energy
Continue readingIRENA and Hydrogen Council Forge Alliance to Scale Up Hydrogen Across the Energy System
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Hydrogen Council, a global CEO coalition, have signed a Partnership Agreement to jointly advance green hydrogen across the energy system and make a significant contribution to global net zero goals. Signed by Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, and Daryl Wilson, Executive Director of the Hydrogen Council, … Continue reading IRENA and Hydrogen Council Forge Alliance to Scale Up Hydrogen Across the Energy System
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