Renewables represent 44% of the national total and increase their generation by 12.8% compared to 2019. The CO2 equivalent emissions associated with the production of electricity are reduced by 27.8%, reaching the lowest value since records are available (2007).53.8% of the Spanish generation park is renewable, with wind energy being the first technology installed in … Continue reading 2020, the year of the ‘greenest’ energy thanks to the record in wind energy and photovoltaic generation in Spain
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Offshore wind farm Rampion: Acquisition of 20% E.ON stake makes RWE majority shareholder
RWE’s share in the 400 megawatts wind farm off the coast of Sussex increases to 50.1%Acquisition takes place as part of the full implementation of the transaction between RWE and E.ON RWE has taken over a further 20% stake from E.ON in the British offshore wind farm Rampion. Consequently, RWE now holds a majority stake … Continue reading Offshore wind farm Rampion: Acquisition of 20% E.ON stake makes RWE majority shareholder
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Naturgy’s wind power in Castilla y León produced more than 1,126 GW of energy in 2020
The company has 21 wind farms in the Community in the provinces of Burgos, León, Palencia, Valladolid and Zamora, with an installed capacity of more than 550 MW.The wind energy generated by these nine renewable facilities has avoided the emission into the atmosphere of 891,687 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere and has a greenhouse … Continue reading Naturgy’s wind power in Castilla y León produced more than 1,126 GW of energy in 2020
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Nigeria to commission 10MW Katsina wind farm
The Federal Government (FG) on Thursday said it is set to commission the 10 Megawatts to wind farm sited at Lambar Rimi area of Katsina State. The project, which commenced in 2005 when the late Umaru Musa Yar’adua was governor of the state before it was taken over by the Federal Government in 2007. The … Continue reading Nigeria to commission 10MW Katsina wind farm
Continue readingAmerican Clean Power Association Statement on EPA Administrator Regan’s Confirmation
The American Clean Power Association (ACP)?issued the following statement?after?the Senate confirmed Michael Regan as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. “American Clean Power congratulates Michael Regan on his confirmation to lead the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Our nation’s environmental challenges, including the present and growing threat of climate change, require a strong and effective EPA. … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on EPA Administrator Regan’s Confirmation
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SAWEA sees big potential in offshore wind energy
As the country reels from continuous power cuts, the South African Wind Energy Association (SAWEA) has come out in support of feasibility studies into offshore wind energy, saying this could solve SA’s energy woes. Reacting to recent research on offshore wind energy by Stellenbosch University academics, SAWEA says although SA is still far from developing … Continue reading SAWEA sees big potential in offshore wind energy
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Nordex supplies 33 MW of wind power to RWE in France
Nordex has again received orders for wind turbines in France. RWE’s French subsidiary, RWE Renouvelables France, has ordered ten N117 turbines for two wind farms with a total capacity of 33 MW. Both projects in northern France are part of the sale of Nordex Group’s European wind and solar project development business to RWE in … Continue reading Nordex supplies 33 MW of wind power to RWE in France
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GE And Goldwind Take Global Wind Lead As Deployment Up Nearly 60% In 2020
With nearly 100GW deployed in 2020, global commissioning of new wind turbines was up 59% compared to 2019. After leading the ranking turbine supplier Vestas fell to third place in terms of number of turbines sold, as GE and Goldwind placed first and second, respectively. Undeterred by covid, 2020 saw 96.3GW of wind turbines deployed … Continue reading GE And Goldwind Take Global Wind Lead As Deployment Up Nearly 60% In 2020
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GE overthrows Vestas as the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer
General Electric became the world’s leading wind turbine installer last year. Renewable energy developers added a record 96.3 gigawatts of wind turbines in 2020, up 58 percent from the previous year, according to research by BloombergNEF. With solar power, wind power is becoming one of the cheapest ways to produce electricity and a key part … Continue reading GE overthrows Vestas as the world’s largest wind turbine manufacturer
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China leads world’s biggest increase in wind power capacity
Developers built wind farms with a total capacity of almost 100GW in 2020, a rise of nearly 60% on previous year.China built more new wind farm capacity in 2020 than the whole world combined in the year before, leading to an annual record for windfarm installations despite the Covid-19 pandemic. A study has revealed that … Continue reading China leads world’s biggest increase in wind power capacity
Continue readingSidenor and Naturgy sign PPA for the supply of wind energy and solar power
The companies sign an electricity supply contract under the PPA modality with a supply equivalent to 350 GWh per year from solar and wind energy for 10 years.The agreement reinforces Sidenor’s commitment to decarbonisation and the fight against climate change. Sidenor and Naturgy have signed a renewable energy supply agreement. By virtue of this agreement, … Continue reading Sidenor and Naturgy sign PPA for the supply of wind energy and solar power
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HIDROSTANK pullboxes in the first wind farm in Saudi Arabia
HIDROSTANK has recently supplied its innovative modular pullboxes at the Dumat Al Jandal wind farm, the first wind farm in Saudi Arabia and the largest in the Middle East when completed. The project has marked a key construction milestone with the arrival of 20 wind turbines at the port of Duba. The 400 megawatt MW … Continue reading HIDROSTANK pullboxes in the first wind farm in Saudi Arabia
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Siemens Gamesa strengthens its leadership in New Zealand wind power with 41 wind turbines
The 176 MW order includes the supply of 41 units of Siemens Gamesa 4.3-MW onshore wind turbines, one of the most powerful turbine models available in New Zealand. Siemens Gamesa will supply 41 of its wind turbines for New Zealand’s second largest wind farm to Meridian Energy, strengthening its leading position in the country’s wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its leadership in New Zealand wind power with 41 wind turbines
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Siemens to install 22 transformers at offshore wind farm in China
22 fluid-immersed distribution transformers for Yuhuan Offshore Wind Power Project.First 66 kV offshore wind farm supporting China’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2060.Siemens Energy will install 22 units of distribution transformers at China’s first commercial 66 kilovolts (kV) offshore wind farm, Yuhuan Offshore Wind Power Project Phase 1, located in Taizhou, Zhejiang Province, southeastern China. … Continue reading Siemens to install 22 transformers at offshore wind farm in China
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GET H2: New alliance aims to create the basis of a European infrastructure for green hydrogen
Consortium of seven companies to launch hydrogen economy with production, transport, storage and industrial offtake of climate-friendly green hydrogen from renewable energies in 2024 Bundled projects could avoid up to 16 million tonnes of CO2 by 2030 Public funding sought through “Important Projects of Common European Interest” (IPCEI) programme Regulatory changes before the end of … Continue reading GET H2: New alliance aims to create the basis of a European infrastructure for green hydrogen
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Renewables Can Lower Energy Costs and Boost Energy Security in Antigua and Barbuda
IRENA report shows renewable generation, green hydrogen and EVs are the most cost-effective energy strategy for the Caribbean island. Antigua and Barbuda can significantly reduce its dependence on imported fossil fuels while driving down electricity costs for citizens, by meeting its energy needs exclusively through indigenous renewable energy resources, green hydrogen and full electric vehicle … Continue reading Renewables Can Lower Energy Costs and Boost Energy Security in Antigua and Barbuda
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Russia: Launch of a study on the wind power market
As of early 2021, more than 1 GW of wind power plants are in operation in Russia, more than 700 MW of which was commissioned in 2020, despite all the difficulties and restrictions caused by the new COVID-19 pandemic. The year 2020 can be considered the year of formation as regards Russian wind power generation … Continue reading Russia: Launch of a study on the wind power market
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American Clean Power Association Statement on?Interior Completing Vineyard Wind Power Review
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) ?today issued the following statement?after?the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management released the final environmental analysis for the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project. “By any measure, this is a breakthrough for offshore wind energy in the United States. Not even two months into a new Administration, years … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Statement on?Interior Completing Vineyard Wind Power Review
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Women in Wind Energy
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2021, the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (GWNET) have announced the participants for the third edition of their jointly organised Women in Wind Global Leadership Program which aims to enhance gender diversity across the wind sector. This year’s participants … Continue reading Women in Wind Energy
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The clean energy industry steps up to aid Texans in need
Last month’s Texas blackouts and infrastructure failures offer a stark reminder that many of the systems we depend on every day are not equipped to withstand the extreme events climate change is making more and more frequent. The clean energy industry is committed to overcoming these challenges by supplying an ever-greater share of zero-emission electricity … Continue reading The clean energy industry steps up to aid Texans in need
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