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Wind energy in Croatia, Wpd to build 120 MW wind farm

The Tekol-Teri Vucipolje wind power plant project will become the responsibility of a joint venture established by wpd europe and T. T. Energija. They revealed that the 120 MW system would be part of a 1 GW complex in border areas in Croatia and BiH. Wpd europe and T. T. Energija have just established a … Continue reading Wind energy in Croatia, Wpd to build 120 MW wind farm

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Wind energy in Argentina, already operates the largest San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm

The Management Company of the Wholesale Electricity Market (CAMMESA) authorized the Commercial Operation of the San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm for a power of 203.4 MW. It is one of the largest wind power projects in the country, carried out by the PCR firm (Petroquímica Comodoro Rivadavia S.A.). PCR managed to start the … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, already operates the largest San Jorge and El Mataco Wind Farm

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Slovenia endorses plans for construction of new wind farm

The wind power facility will be built near Rogatec, in a mountain range right next to the Croatian border.With the entirety of Europe looking to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly, over the past couple of years countries have grown more and more eager to explore different energy alternatives that would allow them to reach … Continue reading Slovenia endorses plans for construction of new wind farm

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Australian mining town picked for first large Concentrated Solar Power plant

Vast Solar in talks to build Concentrated Solar Power plant in Queensland. Vast Solar is in talks to build a 50 MW hybrid Concentrated Solar Power -PV-gas plant in the off-grid Mount Isa mining town in Queensland, Australia, local media reported. The A$600 million ($420.0 million) plant would combine Concentrating Solar Power with 14 hours … Continue reading Australian mining town picked for first large Concentrated Solar Power plant

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Wind energy deployment in Europe

26 European countries have submitted their National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the EU. WindEurope has analysed what those plans entail for wind energy deployment in Europe. The main hurdle remains permitting – many NECPs do not set out effective solutions to existing permitting bottlenecks. “For the first time, the NECPs offer a long-term … Continue reading Wind energy deployment in Europe

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Siemens Gamesa strengthens its position in Chile

The company will supply 22 units of its SG 5.0-145 wind turbine for the 110 MW extension of the Cabo Leones III wind power project; The agreement also includes a 10-year maintenance contract.Siemens Gamesa has been the chosen manufacturer for the three wind farms that make up the Cabo Leones cluster, a 599 MW wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa strengthens its position in Chile

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California offshore wind power auction could begin in 2021

Adam Stern, executive director of the Menlo Park, CA-based trade association, Offshore Wind California, told AJOT that “progress has been made in the federal approval process” conducted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) so that auctions of offshore wind sites, “may begin in 2021.” Three prospective offshore sites are: Morro Bay Diablo Canyon … Continue reading California offshore wind power auction could begin in 2021

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Enercon installs wind energy E-160 EP5 prototype

The next step is to take measurements of the new type of wind power converter at the Wieringermeer site. Netherlands: second prototype installation under coronavirus conditions The German wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON has completed the installation of the E-160 EP5 prototype. The first low wind WEC model on the EP5 platform was built at the … Continue reading Enercon installs wind energy E-160 EP5 prototype

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AWEA Recognizes House Rules Committee for NDAA leadership

American Wind Energy Association Recognizes House Rules Committee for its leadership on National Defense Authorization Act and Jones Act.The House Rules Committee convened to consider expanding the Jones Act, the federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States, to cover construction at sea and potentially require U.S.-flagged installation vessels to service offshore wind … Continue reading AWEA Recognizes House Rules Committee for NDAA leadership

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El Salvador advances in wind energy projects

The bet of the current government of El Salvador to diversify the energy matrix continues. For this year 2020, in the Municipality of Metapán, in the coming months, the first wind power plant in El Salvador will come into operation, in charge of the company VENTUS, it is a million dollar investment that will generate … Continue reading El Salvador advances in wind energy projects

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Working towards a European standard for decommissioning wind turbines

European wind turbines manufacturers and suppliers sell their technologies on different markets across the EU. Harmonising national standards that apply to the decommissioning of wind turbines will be key to ensuring cost- and resource-efficient processes. That’s why WindEurope is intensifying its efforts towards a European standard. This November WindEurope will publish a comprehensive document on … Continue reading Working towards a European standard for decommissioning wind turbines

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Bahia leads the production of wind power in Brazil

The state has six more wind farms that went live in the first half of 2020, and therefore promises to further boost the local economy. The wind farms are located in the municipalities of Pindaí, in the southwestern region and Campo Formoso, in the northern region. According to the Bahia Infrastructure Secretariat, the State leads … Continue reading Bahia leads the production of wind power in Brazil

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Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for Vietnam’s 78 MW nearshore wind energy project

The 78 MW Hiep Thanh wind farm is Siemens Gamesa’s fifth in a nearshore environment in Vietnam and consolidates the company as one of the leaders in this segment.The wind farm will be equipped with 18 wind turbines of the SG 5.0-145 model, with flexible power; Siemens Gamesa will take care of its maintenance for … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply wind turbines for Vietnam’s 78 MW nearshore wind energy project

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GES builds 3 wind power farms of 114 MW in Zaragoza for CIP

GES expands its relationship with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) with a new contract for the construction of three new wind farms with a total installed capacity of 113MW in Aragon, part of CIP’s Monegros portfolio (487 MW).GES is in charge of the engineering and full BOP (construction, civil and electrical works) for these three wind … Continue reading GES builds 3 wind power farms of 114 MW in Zaragoza for CIP

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Wind power is emerging as the main source of renewable energy

We have been harnessing the wind’s energy for thousands of years. But we’ve been using it to generate electricity for only the last few decades. Initially, wind power was considered a science experiment at best. But not anymore. Today, it’s the cheapest form of renewable energy. In fact, wind power is the cheapest form of … Continue reading Wind power is emerging as the main source of renewable energy

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Vestas wins 40 MW order with Japan Wind Development for wind power project in Nagasaki

Vestas has secured a 40 MW order with Japan Wind Development (JWD) for the Hirado Minami Wind Farm in Japan’s Nagasaki prefecture, following last month’s project win with Japan Wind Development and Tokyu Land Corporation. The order includes the supply and supervision of 11 V105-3.6 MW wind turbines, delivered with customised 72.5-meter towers. The solution … Continue reading Vestas wins 40 MW order with Japan Wind Development for wind power project in Nagasaki

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Cargill begins producing only with wind energy in the north and northeast regions of Brazil

100% of the energy for the Company’s port plants and terminals in Bahía and Pará will be renewable, coming from the Omega Energia wind farm Cargill is investing in wind energy to supply the plants in Ilhéus and Barreiras, in Bahía, and in the port terminals of Miritituba and Santarém, in Pará. The 10-year power … Continue reading Cargill begins producing only with wind energy in the north and northeast regions of Brazil

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American Wind Energy Association Urges U.S. Electric Grid Operators to Prepare to Harness the Benefits of Hybrid Energy Projects

The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today stressed the need for the U.S. Regional Transmission Operators and Independent System Operators (collectively referred to as ISOs) to update their policies to accommodate the growing number of hybrid renewable energy and storage projects requesting interconnection to the nation’s electric grids. The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today stressed … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Urges U.S. Electric Grid Operators to Prepare to Harness the Benefits of Hybrid Energy Projects

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AWEA Recognizes House Rules Committee for NDAA leadership

American Wind Energy Association Recognizes House Rules Committee for its leadership on National Defense Authorization Act and Jones Act. The House Rules Committee convened to consider expanding the Jones Act, the federal law that regulates maritime commerce in the United States, to cover construction at sea and potentially require U.S.-flagged installation vessels to service offshore … Continue reading AWEA Recognizes House Rules Committee for NDAA leadership

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Enel Green Power is among Mexico’s most ethical companies

The Fortune ranking sees Enel Green Power reach 14th place among Mexico’s most ethical businesses Our first attendance delivered an impressive result: Fortune magazine ranked Enel Green Power at the 14th spot among Mexico’s 30 most ethical businesses. This is a remarkable achievement that fills us with pride, for both the ranking’s strict access criteria … Continue reading Enel Green Power is among Mexico’s most ethical companies

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