The first wind farm to generate electricity with wind energy will be built in La Paz, which will produce an additional 50 MW to the state’s electrical system.“In Baja California Sur we will support any project that contributes to solving the most pressing needs for citizens, and that are friendly to the environment,” said Governor … Continue reading The Governor of Baja California Sur celebrates the first wind power plant
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Why wind energy and solar power are better for Congo and South Africa than Inga 3 hydroelectric plant?
Seven years ago the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) proposed the Inga 3 – a 4.8GW hydropower project on the Congo River – with great fanfare. Third in a series of dams that would form the Grand Inga complex on the Congo river, the project was touted as a solution to southern Africa’s energy deficit … Continue reading Why wind energy and solar power are better for Congo and South Africa than Inga 3 hydroelectric plant?
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Wind energy in Vietnam, wind turbines in Bac Lieu
The construction of two wind farms with a combined capacity of 100 MW began in Hoa Binh district of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on July 26. The wind power plants are built with a total investment worth over 5.22 trillion VND (about 226.66 million USD). They are expected to generate about 400 … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, wind turbines in Bac Lieu
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Oman explores opportunities for green hydrogen with solar thermal and wind energy
Oman is exploring opportunities in the green hydrogen sector and for this purpose a committee has been set up under the leadership of Oman’s ministry of oil and gas, a senior official at Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) said. Abdul-Amir Al Ajmi, External Affairs and Value Creation Director at PDO, said, “A committee, led by the … Continue reading Oman explores opportunities for green hydrogen with solar thermal and wind energy
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Wind energy in Castellón, four new wind farms
After years of lethargy, the Autonomous Administration gives a boost to the creation of new wind farms in Castellón. In total, there are 11 wind power projects presented. The Regional Ministry of Sustainable Economy, Productive Sectors, Trade and Labor, indicates that there are four wind farm proposals. The first of these is that of Barcella, … Continue reading Wind energy in Castellón, four new wind farms
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Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
Vestas will produce, at its factory located in Aquiraz (Ceará), its main onshore wind turbine, the V150-4.2 MW, which was selected for the 151 MW Folha Larga wind farm project, located in Bahia, for a total of 252 MW in signed contracts in Brazil. The order includes 36 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and was made … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Vestas will produce wind turbines for Casa dos Ventos
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Amsterdam’s electric vehicle chargers receive rainbow makeover to help support LGBTQ youth
During the Dutch Pride Week, proceeds from Amsterdam’s public chargers will be donated to the Dutch LGBTQ association COC, to help support youth initiatives. For many of Amsterdam’s EV driving residents, it has become somewhat of a tradition: seeing the public chargers that they use to charge their EVs colorfully dressed up during the Dutch … Continue reading Amsterdam’s electric vehicle chargers receive rainbow makeover to help support LGBTQ youth
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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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