2020 was a record year for the global wind power industry, but a new report published by GWEC warns that the world needs to install new wind power capacity three times faster over the next decade to achieve global climate targets. The global wind industry installed a record 93 GW of new capacity in 2020 … Continue reading Global wind power growth must triple over next decade to achieve Net Zero
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Nordex supplies wind turbines for 96 MW of wind power in Mexico
Nordex has received an order for the delivery of 20 N155 / 4.X wind turbines in Mexico. The wind turbines will be delivered in a 4.8 MW project specific mode, resulting in a total nominal capacity of 96 MW for the wind farm. The order also includes a two-year full service of the wind turbines. … Continue reading Nordex supplies wind turbines for 96 MW of wind power in Mexico
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Siemens Gamesa boosts its presence in Italy with 97 MW of wind energy
Siemens Gamesa will increase its wind energy capacity in Italy after reaching agreements with several customers to install four wind farms in the south of the country for a combined 97 MW. Siemens Gamesa currently has over 2 GW of installed capacity in the country. The company signed two contracts with Alerion Clean Power, which … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa boosts its presence in Italy with 97 MW of wind energy
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Dogger Bank Wind Farm unveils design for Operations and Maintenance Base at the Port of Tyne
The biggest offshore wind farm in the world, Dogger Bank, will be operated from a state of the art facility at the Port of Tyne. The developers of the Dogger Bank Wind Farm have revealed the design for the multi-million pound Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base, that will serve the world’s biggest offshore wind farm. … Continue reading Dogger Bank Wind Farm unveils design for Operations and Maintenance Base at the Port of Tyne
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Wind power in Ceará, Brazil
In wind energy generation, Ceará stands out, with an installed capacity of 2,273 MW and 92 wind farms. Vestas manufactures wind turbines in Aquiraz and has created 400 different and 3,200 indirect jobs.Wind energy is renewable, non-polluting, profitable and creates jobs. Joaquim Rolim, coordinator of the Energy Core of the Federation of Industries of the … Continue reading Wind power in Ceará, Brazil
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Vattenfall to begin industrialization of future fossil-free steelmaking by establishing the world’s first production plant for fossil-free sponge iron in Gällivare
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall are now taking a new, decisive leap forward in their work to make fossil-free steel for the global market. Industrialization of the technology being developed through HYBRIT will start in Gällivare, northern Sweden, where the world’s first production plant for fossil-free sponge iron – from feedstock to steel – is being … Continue reading Vattenfall to begin industrialization of future fossil-free steelmaking by establishing the world’s first production plant for fossil-free sponge iron in Gällivare
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Siemens Gamesa launches “Planet Rescuers”, a videogame to promote STEM education with Minecraft Education Edition
Siemens Gamesa presents?Planet Rescuers, a global educational adventure on sustainability and energy where children ages 8 to 12 will embark on a journey through the popular Minecraft Education Edition universe with a single destination: a sustainable world. The project is part of Siemens Gamesa’s long-term Social Commitment strategy focused on promoting the United Nations SDG … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa launches “Planet Rescuers”, a videogame to promote STEM education with Minecraft Education Edition
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EnerOcean projects 180MW of floating offshore wind energy in the Canary Islands
The floating offshore wind energy developer EnerOcean requests the construction of two wind farms off Gran Canaria. The wind power projects would consist of up to 15 floating wind turbines.EnerOcean has reported the launch in Gran Canaria of CANARRAY, two floating offshore wind farm projects with the W2Power bi-turbine platform. This patented technology, W2Power, offers … Continue reading EnerOcean projects 180MW of floating offshore wind energy in the Canary Islands
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American Clean Power Association
On January 7, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) notified and filed an application to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) for the transfer of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) standards accreditation, with an expanded scope. On February 16, the ANSI Executive Standards Council (ExSC) approved ACP’s application. ANSI published the scope in their … Continue reading American Clean Power Association
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EnerOcean projects 180MW floating offshore wind power Canary Islands
Floating offshore wind energy developer EnerOcean requests the construction of two wind farms off Gran Canaria. The projects would consist of up to 15 floating turbines.EnerOcean has reported the launch in Gran Canaria of CANARRAY, two floating offshore wind projects with the W2Power bi-turbine platform. This patented technology, W2Power, offers the lowest cost floating wind … Continue reading EnerOcean projects 180MW floating offshore wind power Canary Islands
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Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the UK
If you’ve heard of Dogger Bank, a large sandbank around 130 km off the North East coast of England, it’s quite likely to have been as part of the shipping forecast on the radio. But soon, it will be home to the world’s largest offshore wind farm, capable of producing a whopping 3.6GW of electricity, … Continue reading Building the world’s largest offshore wind farm in the UK
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DNV issues Statement of Feasibility for Seaplace’s CROWN Spar offshore floating wind energy platform
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has issued a Statement of Feasibility to the Spanish ship design and offshore engineering company Seaplace for its CROWN Spar offshore wind floating platform concept. DNV’s Statement of Feasibility verifies new concepts and opens the door to innovative platform designs with a potential to further reduce the … Continue reading DNV issues Statement of Feasibility for Seaplace’s CROWN Spar offshore floating wind energy platform
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RWE marks financial investment decision for its UK flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
The 1.4 gigawatts offshore wind power project will require an investment of approximately £3bn Onshore enabling works start Spring 2021 and offshore construction in 2023 Final completion of the project expected by Q4 2026 RWE, one of the world’s leading players in offshore wind, has taken the Financial Investment Decision on its 1.4 gigawatt (GW) … Continue reading RWE marks financial investment decision for its UK flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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Ørsted signs a PPA wind power agreement with Nucor
Nucor will purchase energy from the Western Trail onshore wind farm, currently under construction and expected to be operational later this year. Nucor, a steel manufacturer, has signed a long-term agreement to purchase energy from the 367 MW wind farm in Texas. “Western Trail will utilise Nucor steel, demonstrating our ability to develop multilateral supply … Continue reading Ørsted signs a PPA wind power agreement with Nucor
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Wind Power and Solar Energy Can Improve Energy Security and Independence in Albania
IRENA’s renewables readiness assessment offers Albania recommendations to align energy policy with growth and climate agendas. A new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that Albania could significantly improve its energy security and reduce energy system vulnerability to climate impacts, by deploying its vast solar and wind resources. Full exploration … Continue reading Wind Power and Solar Energy Can Improve Energy Security and Independence in Albania
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Vestas wins order for 47 MW of wind power in Japan
Vestas has secured a 47 MW order with Shimizu Corporation for the Oritsume Minami 1 wind farm in Iwate prefecture, Japan. Owned by Japan Renewable Energy Corporation, the wind project will be built by Shimizu Corporation and will feature 13 V105-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode with 84-meter towers. Vestas will also … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 47 MW of wind power in Japan
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RWE officially launches Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund with first local awards
RWE’s Clocaenog Forest onshore wind farm in North Wales has officially launched its £19million community fund and announced the first successful applicants from the surrounding communities. The fund is directly linked to the company’s 100%-owned Clocaenog Forest wind farm, which will provide renewable electricity equivalent to the needs of 63,800 UK homes. The 96MW project, … Continue reading RWE officially launches Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund with first local awards
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Nordex Group continues to grow and increases consolidated sales to EUR 4.65 billion
Nordex Group continues to grow and increases consolidated sales to EUR 4.65 billion Guidance for 2021: Group expecting for sales of EUR 4.7 to 5.2 billion and EBITDA margin of 4.0 to 5.5 percent Strategic goals for 2022 confirmed Group meets 2020 guidance Financing measures successfully executed Comprehensive company program launched to enhance efficiency and … Continue reading Nordex Group continues to grow and increases consolidated sales to EUR 4.65 billion
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Hywind Scotland remains the UK’s best performing offshore wind farm
For its third consecutive year, Hywind Scotland – the world’s first floating offshore wind farm – reaches the highest average capacity factor for any wind farm in the UK. With an average capacity factor of 57.1% in the twelve months to March 2021, the floating offshore wind farm set a new record in the UK. … Continue reading Hywind Scotland remains the UK’s best performing offshore wind farm
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GE Renewable Energy secures a second wind farm project in Binh Thuan province, Vietnam
Wind farm includes supply and installation of eight units of its 3.8 MW-137 wind turbines.Thuan Nhien Phong (TNP) is GE’s second wind farm contract in Binh Thuan Province, Vietnam.The 30 MW wind farm can power the equivalent of 45,000 households in Vietnam. GE Renewable Energy announced that it has been awarded a contract by Vietnam … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy secures a second wind farm project in Binh Thuan province, Vietnam
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