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Wind energy in Bahia, six new wind farms in commercial activity

Leader in wind power generation in Brazil since last May, when it already had 34% (1,230 MW) of national production, Bahía ended the first half with six new wind farms in commercial activity. Caititu 2 and 3, Corrupião 3, Carcará and Ventos de São Januário 20 and 21 are developments located in the municipalities of … Continue reading Wind energy in Bahia, six new wind farms in commercial activity

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Ocean Winds is born, the new company specialized in offshore wind power called to become a global leader

Ocean Winds (OW) is the result of a joint venture announced in 2019 and controlled in equal parts by EDP Renováveis and ENGIE. The new company, headquartered in Madrid, will act as the exclusive investment vehicle of both companies to capture offshore wind energy opportunities worldwide. OW is the first brand to be created using … Continue reading Ocean Winds is born, the new company specialized in offshore wind power called to become a global leader

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EDF Renewables strengthens development of wind energy in Chile

EDF Renewables announces two important advances in wind energy in Chile. The first refers to the 60 MW extension of the Cabo Leones I wind farm located in northern Chile. The second refers to the allocation of land that allows up to 300 MW of wind power capacity. These future developments are part of the … Continue reading EDF Renewables strengthens development of wind energy in Chile

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Vestas wins 50 MW order for second phase of largest intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam

Vestas obtained an order for 50 MW of wind turbines with local construction company EPC, Bac Phuong JSC, for the second phase of the Dong Hai 1 intertidal wind project. This project comes after Vestas was awarded the first phase of the wind farm in December 2019. With this second phase, the 100 MW Dong … Continue reading Vestas wins 50 MW order for second phase of largest intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam

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Fugro launches investigations for Vattenfall at two UK offshore wind power plants

Fugro has begun a four-month marine site characterisation campaign for Swedish energy group Vattenfall at two major offshore wind farn development sites located over 40 km off the coast of Norfolk, UK. The resulting Geo-data from Fugro’s geotechnical investigations will feed into the ground model for the Norfolk Vanguard and Norfolk Boreas wind farms, which … Continue reading Fugro launches investigations for Vattenfall at two UK offshore wind power plants

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RWE selects a state-of-the-art power transmission system for its 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power plant

World’s number 2 in offshore wind power further strengthens its renewables business in the UK.GE Renewable Energy’s Grid Solutions and Sembcorp Marine chosen as preferred suppliers for the project’s high voltage direct current transmission system.Offshore construction works expected to start in 2023 / More than 50% of the system components will be manufactured in local … Continue reading RWE selects a state-of-the-art power transmission system for its 1.4 GW Sofia offshore wind power plant

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Montenegro wind farm deal to be published, minister says

A copy of the deal for the buying of a wind farm in Montenegro will be tabled in Parliament in the coming days, Michael Farrugia said. The Energy Minister said on Monday, in a reply to a parliamentary question from PN MP Jason Azzopardi, that he had “no issue” with publishing the agreement. The deal is … Continue reading Montenegro wind farm deal to be published, minister says

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Investments in wind energy in Brazil continue to grow

After 10 years of the first wind energy auction in Brazil, investments in wind turbines are getting stronger. US $ 3.45 billion (R $ 13.6 billion) was invested in new wind power projects in the sector, only in 2019, which represents 53% of the investments made in renewable energy in Brazil, with the installation of … Continue reading Investments in wind energy in Brazil continue to grow

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Africa can become a renewable energy superpower

The power of climate science denial in the UK, thankfully, has been in retreat over the past decade. Nigel Lawson’s Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF) may still boast a prime Westminster address, but its influence has waned. In fact, its decline aptly mirrors the fortunes of the coal industry, including US titans such as Peabody … Continue reading Africa can become a renewable energy superpower

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Wind energy in Aragon, GES builds 3 114 MW wind farms

With this wind power project GES strengthens its relationship with the specialized renewable energy funds, Copenhagen Infraestructure Partners (CIP). Global Energy System (GES), a comprehensive provider of engineering, construction and maintenance for renewable energy, wind and solar, builds the new Alenza cluster of three 114 MW wind farms, between the municipalities of Fuendetodos and Azuara, … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, GES builds 3 114 MW wind farms

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Cofrentes wind farm authorized to sell wind energy in Spain

The Regional Ministry of Economy authorized the registration of the Cofrentes wind farm in the register of production facilities, required so that it can sell the wind power it generates to the electricity market. The wind power installation has thirteen wind turbines with a total power of 49.79 megawatts (MW), the maximum allowed by the … Continue reading Cofrentes wind farm authorized to sell wind energy in Spain

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Wind energy in Brazil reached 14.71 GW, with 583 wind farms and more than 7 thousand wind turbines in 12 states

Ceará ended 2018 with 2,050.5 MW of installed wind power capacity, in 80 wind farms. The State has the third largest installed capacity in the country, behind Bahía, with 3,572.5 MW and Río Grande do Norte, with 4,043.1 MW. The data was published by the Brazilian Association of Wind Energy (Abeeólica) In Brazil, the installed … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil reached 14.71 GW, with 583 wind farms and more than 7 thousand wind turbines in 12 states

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New Jersey releases its strategic plan to develop 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy over 15 years

Under the plan, offshore wind power will provide 23% of electricity to customers statewide by 2050 with wind turbines. The state has developed a roadmap for how it will build 7,500 megawatts of offshore wind capacity in 15 years, a goal that, according to the Murphy administration, will help New Jersey become a hub for … Continue reading New Jersey releases its strategic plan to develop 7,500 MW of offshore wind energy over 15 years

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South Korea to increase wind energy generation to 12 gigawatts by 2030

Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction plans to see its offshore wind power business generate around 1 trillion won ($831 million) in annual revenue by 2025. CEO Park Gee-won said his company would contribute to creating South Korea’s ecosystem for offshore wind turbines as a leading company in the field and pledged to be actively get … Continue reading South Korea to increase wind energy generation to 12 gigawatts by 2030

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GE’s new ship is transforming offshore wind energy maintenance

So we rowed through the narrow strait in tears, On one side Scylla, on the other, shining Charybdis with a dreadful gurgling noise sucked down the water.”* If you enjoy tales from the deep, you will know all about Ulysses, the hero of Homer’s epic poem, “The Odyssey.” The many ordeals he and his crew … Continue reading GE’s new ship is transforming offshore wind energy maintenance

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Wind energy will play an important role in making renewable energy the base for Japan

Japan will build more offshore wind farms as part of its shift away from fossil fuels, industry minister Hiroshi Kajiyama said Friday.Kajiyama said over the next decade, Japan will aim to add infrastructure with the capacity to generate 1 gigawatt each year, eventually reaching a combined 30 gigawatts by 2040. Japan currently generates just 20,000 … Continue reading Wind energy will play an important role in making renewable energy the base for Japan

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Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy

After announcing long-term agreements with the technological multinational TIVIT, the shoe manufacturer Vulcabras Azaleia and, more recently, with the Anglo-American mining company, Casa dos Ventos, one of the pioneers and important investors in the development of wind projects in Brazil, celebrates association with Grupo Moura, the largest battery manufacturer in South America. The agreement envisages … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos and Grupo Moura announce partnership in self-production of wind energy

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Norvento launches Norvento Gridmaster Converter

Norvento opens the door to battery energy storage for industries by launching the Norvento Gridmaster Converter (nGM), after 3 years of hard R&D work in the power electronics field. The converter can manage the exchange of energy from the grid and a battery system. It can work both in on-grid and off-grid installations. So, Norvento … Continue reading Norvento launches Norvento Gridmaster Converter

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Moon vows bold investment in offshore wind power industry

President Moon Jae-in pledged Friday to expand South Korea’s offshore wind power capacity hundredfold by 2030 as a key engine for the nation’s transition to renewable energy and environmentally-friendly growth. Moon visited a wind power plant and a turbine research center on the southwestern coast in his first field inspection since unveiling a “New Deal” … Continue reading Moon vows bold investment in offshore wind power industry

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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas supplies 121 MW of wind turbines

Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that has enabled our long-term customer Polenergia Farma Wiatrowa 3 Sp. z o.o.to secure a 121 MW wind farm in Poland from a competitive auction round. Together with Vestas’ previously announced orders from Poland’s technology-neutral energy auctions, this auction win showcases onshore wind energy’s competitiveness and underlines … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas supplies 121 MW of wind turbines

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