Our society and economy continue to grapple with the unprecedented challenges COVID-19 presents. Ensuring the wind energy workforce’s safety and protecting U.S. wind jobs remains the top priority, and when the economy can safely reopen, wind power stands ready to play a leading role in the recovery. However, communities across the country are struggling right … Continue reading American wind power supports COVID-19 relief efforts in communities across the country
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Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas’ wind turbines for a 67 MW wind farm
A 67 MW order for two projects in Vietnam underlines Vestas’ ability to deliver a tailormade and innovative solution featuring the tallest turbines in the country for a challenging site with complex installation requirements. Vestas will supply, transport, install and commission a total of 16 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in different power ratings to … Continue reading Wind energy in Vietnam, Vestas’ wind turbines for a 67 MW wind farm
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France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
This week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030. This translates into 40% renewables in the power sector – wind energy could deliver half of this. The Plan outlines ambitious, yet realistic targets … Continue reading France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
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Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
Existing ENERCON and EWE wind farms and project pipelines to be consolidatedMove to create major German power producer focusing on renewable energies.In order to drive the expansion of onshore wind energy, the Aloys Wobben Foundation, sole shareholder of Aurich-based wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, and Oldenburg-based energy service provider EWE are aiming to set up a … Continue reading Aloys Wobben Foundation and EWE are joining forces to develop wind energy
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Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has secured a long-term, 20-year contract to provide full-scope operation and maintenance services for a 135-MW Senvion wind farm in Victoria, Australia, ensuring support continuity and stable operations to maximize the customer’s business case.* Under the agreement, the company will provide remote monitoring, supply chain access and specialty tooling, design and … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa goes one step further in its wind energy strategy with the maintenance of 135 MW in Australia with Senvion wind turbines
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Vattenfall and Subsea 7 sign contract for wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
Vattenfall and Subsea 7 signed a contract for the Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) 1-4 offshore wind farm projects, located between 18-36 km off the Dutch coast in the North Sea. The contracted work scope includes the transport and installation of approximately 140 wind turbines monopiles foundations and 315 km of 66 kV inner array grid … Continue reading Vattenfall and Subsea 7 sign contract for wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid
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New Michael Moore-backed documentary full of errors, fundamentally misunderstands electric system
A new Michael Moore-backed documentary has been released that examines the climate crisis and the lack of progress made so far in combating the problem. Unfortunately, and somewhat strangely, the filmmakers chose to focus much of their attention erroneously critiquing a leading climate solution—renewable energy. The reality is wind and solar today are already avoiding … Continue reading New Michael Moore-backed documentary full of errors, fundamentally misunderstands electric system
Continue readingVietnam Needs to Act Now to Mitigate Wind energy Disruptions
As the COVID-19 pandemic widens overseas, many Asian countries now going through a second wave of outbreak and massive lockdowns continue to be in effect across South East Asia (SEA). Amid the dark clouds, GWEC Asia has not slowed down our policy efforts and have taken massive steps forwards in one of our priority markets: … Continue reading Vietnam Needs to Act Now to Mitigate Wind energy Disruptions
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GE Renewable Energy Secures 10-Year Service Agreement with Idaho Wind energy Partners
Agreement includes full-service agreement for 122 GE 1.56-82.5 wind turbines. GE Renewable Energy today announced that it has been selected by DIF Capital Partners to provide a 10-year full-service agreement (FSA) for the 183 MW Idaho Wind Partners wind farms near Twin Falls, ID. The 11 wind farms, which are managed by Longroad Energy, include … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy Secures 10-Year Service Agreement with Idaho Wind energy Partners
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France Greenlights 8.75 GW Offshore Wind Energy Target
France will put up to 8.75 GW of offshore wind energy capacity out to tender from 2020 to 2028, the Multiannual Energy Programme (Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie (PPE)) shows. The new PPE has entered into force on Thursday, 23 April. As proposed earlier, the PPE also increases the intended operating offshore wind power capacity from … Continue reading France Greenlights 8.75 GW Offshore Wind Energy Target
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Indian government supports wind energy supply chain as lockdown continues
After extending the lockdown until the 3 May, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an order on 14 April, stipulating revised lockdown measures. In this order it was announced that selected additional activities will be allowed from 20 April, but manufacturing facilities are unlikely to resume activities until 3 May due to the extended … Continue reading Indian government supports wind energy supply chain as lockdown continues
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Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
According to a brief by the North Dakota governor Doug Burgum, a total of 110 employees associated with LM Wind Power’s factory in Grand Forks have tested positive after having a screening of about half of its 900 workers this week. Following the outbreak, the blade factory will be closed for at least 14 days. … Continue reading Workers in LM Wind Power US factory test positive for COVID-19
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Vestas announces reduction of workforce in Denmark
To ensure a strong focus on execution and long-term competitiveness, Vestas announced on 20 April 2020 it will optimise its product portfolio and, due the extraordinary situation from the COVID-19 pandemic, its intention to reduce its workforce across functions in Denmark that do not directly support 2020 deliveries. As a consequence, Vestas plans to lay off … Continue reading Vestas announces reduction of workforce in Denmark
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Japan’s offshore wind energy market moving forward, but concerns over delays remain
On 16 April, the Japanese government declared a nationwide “State of Emergency” to stem the spread of COVID-19, which is an expansion of the declaration made by the Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for seven prefectures on 7 April 2020. The level of restriction in Japan is moderate compared to other countries. Almost all the factories, … Continue reading Japan’s offshore wind energy market moving forward, but concerns over delays remain
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Ming Yang secures 400 MW offshore wind energy order in China
MingYang Smart Energy has secured a contract to deliver wind turbines for the Huizhou Gangkou Phase 1 and 2 offshore wind power project with a total capacity of 400MW. The company won the contract from General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) and MingYang will supply 64 MySE6.25-180 wind turbines for the wind farm.Delivery of the first … Continue reading Ming Yang secures 400 MW offshore wind energy order in China
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Ingeteam launches its new-generation wind power converters
The new DFIG converters can be modulated to bring customized solutions that will effectively minimize wind turbine LCoE. Ingeteam’s vast knowledge and experience have been mobilized to generate design processes that combine development and validation, to ensure the supply of optimized DFIG Power Converters in the wind market for high power applications in the range … Continue reading Ingeteam launches its new-generation wind power converters
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Wind Turbines Shipped for Virginia’s Offshore Wind Farm
Dominion Energy, along with Ørsted, is getting closer to being able to construct wind turbines off Virginia’s coast. Dominion announced that the turbine components and monopolies for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind (CVOW) pilot project have shipped from Germany and Denmark, and are on the way to Canada. “This is a monumental step toward the … Continue reading Wind Turbines Shipped for Virginia’s Offshore Wind Farm
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A majority of EU countries support green recovery plans for Europe
In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, a clear majority of voices across Europe is calling out for an accelerated energy transition towards renewable energy sources. Different initiatives are asking European leaders to put the Green Deal at the heart of Europe’s economic response to the pandemic. Malta, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ireland recently joined 13 … Continue reading A majority of EU countries support green recovery plans for Europe
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Renewable Energy Can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery
Advancing the renewables-based energy transformation is an opportunity to meet international climate goals while boosting economic growth, creating millions of jobs and improving human welfare by 2050, finds the first Global Renewables Outlook released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today. While a pathway to deeper decarbonisation requires total energy investment up to USD … Continue reading Renewable Energy Can Support Resilient and Equitable Recovery
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EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
With this new agreement, EDPR has now secured 80% of the ~7.0 GW targeted wind energy and solar global capacity build-out for 2019-2022 period. EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the world’s largest wind energy producers, through its subsidiary EDP Renovables España S.L.U., has secured a … Continue reading EDP Renováveis secures a PPA projects totalling 59 MW in Spain
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