Wind energy production increased in most of Europe, lowering electricity prices, except in the Iberian peninsula, where the decrease in wind energy contributed to a rise in prices. Meanwhile, demand for electricity continues to rebound in European markets as the de-escalation of confinement measures continues due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this time helped by lower … Continue reading Wind power production keeps prices low in European electricity markets
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Aracati will have two more new wind farms
The wind energy plants will have 25 wind turbines, with a power of 86.6 megawatts. The State Superintendence of the Environment (Semace) will authorize the installation and operation of two new wind power plants in Aracati. The technical opinions favorable to the enterprise were approved on Thursday (14) during a virtual meeting of the State … Continue reading Aracati will have two more new wind farms
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China invents anti-cloud tools at target-beating Concentrated Solar Power tower
Following strong early performance, Supcon Solar is implementing cloud impact measures at the 50 MW Delingha Concentrated Solar Power tower to further increase output. In March, China’s Supcon Solar said it had exceeded six-month output targets at its 50 MW Delingha Concentrating Solar Power tower plant in Qinghai Province and recorded average output «fulfilment rates» … Continue reading China invents anti-cloud tools at target-beating Concentrated Solar Power tower
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Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm
Martin Neubert, Executive Vice President and CEO of Ørsted Offshore, says: “The Netherlands has ambitious climate targets for both the energy and industrial sectors and is an important market to us. We deliver a strong bid with a high degree of risk mitigation. We commend the Dutch government for holding on to its tender timelines … Continue reading Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm
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Vestas wins 46 MW order with customised solution for high wind energy site in the Netherlands
E-Connection, a Dutch wind power project developer with more than 30 years of experience in developing, realising and managing complex wind energy projects, has placed an order for 11 turbines totaling 46 MW for the first phase of the wind project Oosterscheldekering Wind Optimization that consists of the four wind parks Binnenhaven, Roggeplaat-West, Noordland Buiten … Continue reading Vestas wins 46 MW order with customised solution for high wind energy site in the Netherlands
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Equinor : Base selected for world’s largest offshore wind farm
Equinor and SSE Renewables, the two companies behind the world’s biggest offshore wind farm Dogger Bank, have today announced plans to build a new Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Base at the Port of Tyne. Dogger Bank Wind Farm will be able to generate around 5% of the UK’s electricity needs Multi-million GBP Operations and Maintenance … Continue reading Equinor : Base selected for world’s largest offshore wind farm
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India must intensify policy reforms to revive wind energy growth beyond 50 GW by 2022
A new report, India Wind Outlook Towards 2022: Looking beyond headwinds, published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and MEC+(MEC Intelligence), finds that India’s total wind power capacity could reach 50 GW GW by 2022 as existing pipeline and new auctions face multiple challenges.India is the world’s fourth-largest onshore wind farm market by installations, … Continue reading India must intensify policy reforms to revive wind energy growth beyond 50 GW by 2022
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Iberdrola buys two onshore wind energy projects in Scotland
The company continues to agitate the energy sector, with a third operation in Europe that succeeds in taking over 100% of the French Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm and acquiring the French company Aalto Power. Located in Brittany, some 16 kilometers from the coast, the Saint-Brieuc park will have 62 Siemens Gamesa wind turbines, with 8 … Continue reading Iberdrola buys two onshore wind energy projects in Scotland
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Germany to expand offshore wind energy to 20 GW by 2030
Germany’s federal government and coastal states increased the capacity target of offshore wind power in the North Sea and Baltic Sea from 15 to 20 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) announced on Tuesday. “The determined, efficient, grid-synchronous and increasingly market-oriented expansion of renewable energies is a decisive element in … Continue reading Germany to expand offshore wind energy to 20 GW by 2030
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Vestas breaks annual wind turbine installation record
Vestas became the first wind turbine manufacturer to install more than 10 GW of wind capacity in a single year (2019), according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. The Danish OEM’s grid-connected capacity of 11.3 GW in 2019 is an increase of 1.5 GW on 2018, with installations completed in over 35 markets. The company’s … Continue reading Vestas breaks annual wind turbine installation record
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World map of wind power and solar energy
The study carried out to prepare this map has been published in the journal Nature Scientific Scientific. The map shows the density of this type of infrastructure in different regions and the approximate energy production. This is the world’s first open-access dataset for wind and solar power generation facilities. The estimated share of renewable energy … Continue reading World map of wind power and solar energy
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Siemens Gamesa to supply innovative hybrid wind energy plant in the Philippines
Commercial hybrid project manages an existing 16MW wind power facility with battery storage integrated through Siemens Gamesa’s Hybrid Plant Controller (HPC). Siemens Gamesa is fast advancing on an innovative hybrid energy project in Puerto Galera on the island of Mindoro in the Philippines that will provide a stable electricity supply in a location with a … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to supply innovative hybrid wind energy plant in the Philippines
Continue readingVestas appoints Anders Nielsen as CTO and Tommy Rahbek Nielsen as COO to drive innovation and operational efficiency in the next phase of the energy transition
Driven by the position of renewables as the cheapest source of electricity in two-thirds of the world, the energy transition is, despite short-term uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic, in a new phase where higher penetration of renewables, accelerated electrification and new markets are creating novel and increasing demands for Vestas’ technology, manufacturing and solutions. To … Continue reading Vestas appoints Anders Nielsen as CTO and Tommy Rahbek Nielsen as COO to drive innovation and operational efficiency in the next phase of the energy transition
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GE, Siemens Gamesa and WEG lead installation of wind turbines in Brazil in 2019
North American GE Renewable Energy led the installation of new wind turbines in Brazil in 2019, followed by Siemens-Gamesa and local manufacturer WEG (WEGE3), according to a report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie released on Monday. While GE Renewable Energy maintained its position as the leader in Brazil wind energy, seeing the market share reach 55.8%, … Continue reading GE, Siemens Gamesa and WEG lead installation of wind turbines in Brazil in 2019
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Inox Wind signs agreement with Continuum Power to set up 250 MW of wind power project
Wind energy solutions provider Inox Wind has signed definitive agreements with Continuum Power Trading (TN) Pvt Ltd, part of Continuum Wind Energy group, to set up 250 MW of wind power projects. Under the contract, Inox Wind will supply, erect and commission 250 MW of wind power projects (in two phases of 126 MW and … Continue reading Inox Wind signs agreement with Continuum Power to set up 250 MW of wind power project
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Finland aims to boost wind power by leasing more state land for construction
Prime Minister Sanna Marin‘s government aims to expand wind power production by offering more state lands for construction. They are overseen by Metsähallitus, a state-owned company that administers more than 12 million hectares of state land and water areas. Juha Niemelä, Director General of Metsähallitus, says fostering more wind power is part of the company’s … Continue reading Finland aims to boost wind power by leasing more state land for construction
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Wind energy project in Castelli is advancing
As part of the “Ciudad Futura” program and in conjunction with the Castelli Electricity Cooperative, the renewable energy generation project continues with the installation of a wind turbine in the town of Cerro de la Gloria. Days ago, the wind turbine blades arrived at the Port of Zárate and were unloaded by the NRG Patagonia … Continue reading Wind energy project in Castelli is advancing
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Siemens Gamesa joins expanded EU Green Recovery Alliance to promote a sustainable economic path following the coronavirus crisis
Company joins group of 270 CEOs of leading companies, Members of the European Parliament (MEP), business leaders, trade unions and campaign groups calling for a green recovery.Alliance backs economic stimulus measures post-crisis focused on achieving carbon neutrality in the EU, in turn kick-starting economic growth and job creationA full statement from the Alliance and its … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa joins expanded EU Green Recovery Alliance to promote a sustainable economic path following the coronavirus crisis
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The Mexican government against wind energy and solar power
The government’s obsession with fossil fuels is clear, due to inscrutable causes unrelated to reason. However, it has reached implausible extremes. Now, through the National Energy Control Center (Cenace), and invading the powers of the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), it issued an agreement last Friday that prohibits operational tests of renewable power plants, and in … Continue reading The Mexican government against wind energy and solar power
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Broad alliance of European countries calls for an EU industrial policy for renewables
In a letter to EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton and EU Commissioner for Energy Kadri Simson, ministers from Lithuania, Poland, Greece, Spain, Latvia, Estonia, Austria and Luxemburg call for an EU industrial policy to expand renewables supply chains in Europe. “When Ministers from Poland, Greece, Spain, Austria, the Benelux and all 3 Baltic States say they … Continue reading Broad alliance of European countries calls for an EU industrial policy for renewables
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