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Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April

Wind energy contributed 21.3% in April, concentrated solar power 1.2% and photovoltaic 6.8%. 47.9% of the monthly generation was from renewable sources and 72.6% were produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 27.6% and in the Canary Islands by 20.3% compared … Continue reading Demand for electrical energy in Spain falls 17.3% in April

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Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuan

Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on May 2. Technical operation for 16 wind turbines began at a wind-power farm in the south-central province of Ninh Thuan on May 2. The turbines will supply 179 million kilowatts per hour (kWh) of electricity per … Continue reading Wind power plant set to operate in Ninh Thuan

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Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power

They will be located in Vilasantar, Aranga and a third wind farm between Arteixo, Culleredo and A Laracha. In Galicia, 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power. So far in 2020, the Regionaal Ministry of the Environment has published the start of the environmental processing of a total of 19 wind farms in … Continue reading Greenalia has 19 wind farms pending with 116 wind turbines with 526 megawatts of wind power

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Vestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam

Vestas has secured another order in Vietnam for two wind power projects totalling 64 MW located in complex mountainous terrain in Quang Tri province. Leveraging its extensive siting and project planning capabilities, Vestas was able to help the customer pick the right wind turbines for the wind farm projects’ specific wind conditions to achieve the … Continue reading Vestas wins new order for two wind energy projects in complex terrain in Vietnam

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Digitalization and Innovation for Remote Centers of Excellence

The reorganization of teams and shifts, the creation of backup rooms, and remote control. These are the solutions implemented by Enel Green Power to face this emergency situation and to continue to manage all production units remotely. The seeds of the past bear fruit in the present. Our journey of constant innovation and the digital … Continue reading Digitalization and Innovation for Remote Centers of Excellence

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Wind energy in Russia, Enercon wind turbines for wind farm

Start of second wind power subproject in Russia with 84 L100 LP2 wind turbines. First wind farm Adygea already commissioned with 60 L100 LP2 wind turbines. The Red Wind joint venture with the Russian wind energy company NovaWind came into being under the management of Lagerwey, and began installation of the second subproject at the … Continue reading Wind energy in Russia, Enercon wind turbines for wind farm

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India extends deadlines for wind energy projects

On 17 April, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued an order to grant a deadline extension for renewable energy projects equivalent to the period of lockdown plus 30 days additional blanket extension without the need for the developers to provide any evidence to provide a buffer period of ‘normalisation’ after lockdown. The … Continue reading India extends deadlines for wind energy projects

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New York holds off on plans to solicit offshore wind energy bids

On April 23, 2020, the New York State Public Service Commission issued a 2020 Offshore Wind Order, authorising the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to procure at least 1,000 MW of offshore wind capacity, which was also part of the announcement included in Governor Cuomo’s 2020 State address. While NYSERDA fully … Continue reading New York holds off on plans to solicit offshore wind energy bids

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Siemens Gamesa acquires Ria Blades plant and completes Senvion assets acquisition

Ria Blades factory in Vagos, Portugal, is a leading manufacturing facility that will become an export hub for international markets, reducing the company’s current production dependency on Asian suppliers. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy today announced the final acquisition of all shares in Ria Blades, S.A., the business entity which owns and operates the onshore wind … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa acquires Ria Blades plant and completes Senvion assets acquisition

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COVID-19 and impacts on global wind energy supply chain

Of all the possible shocks any of us thought we would have to deal with only a few short weeks ago, a deadly, global pandemic in the form of COVID-19 just wasn’t on anybody’s radar. Like many other manufacturing or service enterprises, supply chains in the wind sector will continue to be impacted in the … Continue reading COVID-19 and impacts on global wind energy supply chain

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U.S. Wind power Industry Delivers Strong First Quarter

The US wind industry installed over 1,800 megawatts (MW) of new wind power capacity in the first quarter, while the volume of projects under construction set a new record, according to the newly released Wind Powers America First Quarter Report 2020. The American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) report reveals that U.S. project developers installed more than double … Continue reading U.S. Wind power Industry Delivers Strong First Quarter

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Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes

Enel Green Power Spain (EGPE), Endesa’s renewable energy subsidiary, has begun the construction of a new 21.3 MW wind farm in the towns of Blesa and Moyuela, in the provinces of Teruel and Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 20 million euros.   This wind farm, with 6 wind turbines of 3.55 … Continue reading Wind energy in Aragon, Endesa started construction wind farm Los Gigantes

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All wind turbines installed at East Anglia ONE wind farm

ScottishPower Renewables and Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) have completed turbine installation at the East Anglia ONE offshore wind farm – another major milestone for the project as it approaches completion. Beginning in June 2019, a total of 102 Siemens Gamesa SWT-7.0-154 offshore wind turbines have been installed at the site, located 43 km off … Continue reading All wind turbines installed at East Anglia ONE wind farm

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Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm

Photo of the first wind turbines at Ørsted’s Dutch offshore wind farm Borssele 1 & 2. 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 … Continue reading Ørsted submits bid for Holland Coast North Offshore Wind Farm

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Wind energy in Turkey, Enercon wind turbines for Soma and Karaburun wind farms

ENERCON has successfully realised the two biggest wind energy projects in Turkey. With 564.1 MW installed power, the Soma and Karaburun wind farms are some of the largest in Turkey and Europe. Over several stages of installation, more than 564.1 MW of power were installed in the Soma and Karaburun wind farms in Turkey using … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey, Enercon wind turbines for Soma and Karaburun wind farms

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Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 wind energy recovery

WindEurope recently attended an online Parliamentary Workshop organised by the European Forum for Renewable Energy Sources (EUFORES) in cooperation with the Italian Senate. Members of the Italian and European Parliaments, representatives of the European Commission, government officials, and experts in the energy field discussed the energy transition in Italy in the context of the COVID-19 … Continue reading Solving permitting issues is key to Italy’s post COVID-19 wind energy recovery

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IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables

As COVID-19 rapidly devastates communities and livelihoods, effective response measures are urgently needed to address the immediate as well as the longer-term impacts of the crisis. Over 100 leading players in renewable energy, gathered under the IRENA Coalition for Action, have come together in a joint call for action, putting forward concrete recommendations on how … Continue reading IRENA’s Coalition for Action Calls for Green Recovery Based on Renewables

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Wind energy MHI Vestas to manufacture wind turbine blades in Taiwan

MHI Vestas finalises contract with Swancor to source blade materials in Taiwan, further realising ambitious localisation plans. In another step forward for MHI Vestas’ industry-leading localisation plans in Taiwan, the company has confirmed a purchase agreement with Swancor to source several key blade manufacturing components locally. This contract strengthens Swancor’s presence in the offshore wind … Continue reading Wind energy MHI Vestas to manufacture wind turbine blades in Taiwan

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Wind energy in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 58.8 MW wind farm

Nordex Group has received another order for AW132/3465 wind turbines from Brazil. The manufacturer will supply 17 wind turbines for its regular customer Voltalia Brasil, for its 58.8 MW Ventos Serra do Mel 4 (VSM4) wind farm. The order also includes a service agreement for service and maintenance of the wind turbines for a period … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 58.8 MW wind farm

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Enel Green Power Greece is a Best Workplace 2020

The Greek division of Enel Green Power has been named one of the best places to work in Greece for 2020 – a result of its commitment and passion. Sustainability has always been at the heart of Enel Green Power’s corporate strategy. In every one of our initiatives, we try to use a development model … Continue reading Enel Green Power Greece is a Best Workplace 2020

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