This ship brings with it the parts of 13 wind turbines (except the towers) corresponding to the “Chubut Norte III Wind Farm” project and it is expected that the discharge will finish in the next 6 days, as long as the weather conditions allow it. This boat has complied, even before taking up moorings in … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, the last wind turbines of the Chubut Note III wind farm arrived
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First part of the hybrid wind energy park completed
All wind turbines of Vattenfall’s first hybrid wind power park have now been installed. Next up is the powerful solar panels and batteries to complete it. Haringvliet energy park south Holland is unique as wind energy, solar energy and energy storage are combined into one powerful hybrid energy production site. Now that the wind turbines … Continue reading First part of the hybrid wind energy park completed
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Wind power in Poland, Siemens Gamesa supplies 63 wind turbines
Company to install 63 wind turbines in three wind energy projects for customers including private investors as well as national and international utilities. The 184 MW won at the recent 2019 auction round takes the company’s installation volume in the country to 337 MW – enough to supply 530,000 Polish households. Siemens Gamesa has now … Continue reading Wind power in Poland, Siemens Gamesa supplies 63 wind turbines
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IEA has finalized a $65 million wind energy award in Iowa
Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives Inc. (IEA), an infrastructure construction company with specialized energy and heavy civil expertise, has finalized a $65 million wind energy award in the state of Iowa. The contract was secured by White Construction, a subsidiary of IEA that manages utility-scale renewable energy and heavy civil infrastructure projects. IEA recognized approximately $56 … Continue reading IEA has finalized a $65 million wind energy award in Iowa
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Wind power capacity worldwide reaches 650,8 GW, 59,7 GW added in 2019
World wind energy capacity at 650,8 GW, Corona crisis will slow down markets in 2020, renewables to be core of economic stimulus programmesThe overall capacity of all wind turbines installed worldwide by the end of 2019 reached 650,8 Gigawatt, according to statistics presented today by the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) during a webinar. 59’667 … Continue reading Wind power capacity worldwide reaches 650,8 GW, 59,7 GW added in 2019
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Clean Energy Sector Disappointed in FERC’s MOPR Decision
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) today largely rejected the clean energy sector’s Request for Rehearing on its order to impose a Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) in the PJM capacity market. While clarifying that voluntary RECs are not considered by the Commission to be a state subsidy, FERC otherwise affirmed its December 2019 decision.In … Continue reading Clean Energy Sector Disappointed in FERC’s MOPR Decision
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Ørsted signs long-term vessel contract for Greater Changhua offshore wind energy
Global offshore wind power leader Ørsted announces the signing of a 15-year contract with Ta San Shang Marine Co. Ltd., a joint venture of Taiwan’s Ta Tong Marine Group (TTM) and Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), chartering the shipping company to build the world’s first-ever Taiwan-flagged service operation vessel (SOV) for the operation and maintenance … Continue reading Ørsted signs long-term vessel contract for Greater Changhua offshore wind energy
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Top six wind power trends of 2019
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is causing great uncertainty throughout our economy, American wind power rests on a strong foundation as we seek to overcome these challenging times. And AWEA’s just-released Wind Powers America Annual Report 2019 shows just how strong that foundation is. Wind energy is powering more U.S. families and businesses than ever before … Continue reading Top six wind power trends of 2019
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Wind power is now America’s largest renewable energy provider
Wind power emerged from 2019 as America’s top choice for new power after building 9.1 gigawatts (GW), representing 39 percent of new utility-scale power additions. With these additions, operating wind power capacity in the U.S. now stands at over 105 GW, enough to power 32 million American homes. In addition, wind energy is now the … Continue reading Wind power is now America’s largest renewable energy provider
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Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind power grid connection
The Dutch wind farm will deliver fossil-free power to 3 million Dutch homes. Grid connection agreement important step on the way. Vattenfall and TenneT have signed an agreement for the offshore grid connection for wind farm Hollandse Kust Zuid 3&4, marking a key milestone for this project. Last year, both parties also signed an agreement … Continue reading Hollandse Kust Zuid offshore wind power grid connection
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African Union and IRENA to Advance Renewables in Response to COVID-19
The African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have agreed to work closely to advance renewable energy across the continent to bolster Africa’s response to Covid-19. The two organisations will focus on innovative solutions to drive the development of renewable energy including decentralised systems, and to increase access to energy across … Continue reading African Union and IRENA to Advance Renewables in Response to COVID-19
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Wind energy generated 26.8% of electricity in Spain in March
Wind power produced 26.8% of electricity in March, solar thermal 1.2% and photovoltaic 5%.Half of the monthly generation was of renewable origin and 75.6% was produced from technologies that do not emit CO2 into the atmosphere.The demand for electrical energy decreased in the Balearic Islands by 7.3% and in the Canary Islands by 8.9% compared … Continue reading Wind energy generated 26.8% of electricity in Spain in March
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Wind energy offers 12 measures for economic relaunch in Spain
The proposal of the wind power sector to the Government is made up of 12 measures, identifying 6 of them as shock measures that would allow to relaunch business activity, maintenance of employment and investment with tangible results in the near future. In addition, AEE representing the wind sector presents 6 additional measures with a … Continue reading Wind energy offers 12 measures for economic relaunch in Spain
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Siemens Gamesa employees lead company’s global response to Coronavirus
The impact of the crisis caused by the coronavirus has been felt across the world and is likely to continue for some time. In response, Siemens Gamesa has launched a social campaign to allow its teams to help in the global fightback against the pandemic. At the heart of the program will be an employee … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa employees lead company’s global response to Coronavirus
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Global offshore wind energy industry will require over 77,000 trained on-site workers by 2024
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have published the Powering the Future: Global Offshore Wind Workforce Outlook 2020-2024 report as part of the partnership between the two global associations. The research was conducted in collaboration with Renewables Consulting Group.The report provides a qualitative analysis of the workforce training needs … Continue reading Global offshore wind energy industry will require over 77,000 trained on-site workers by 2024
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Northwester 2 completes wind turbine installation of first 9.5MW platform
The 219 MW Northwester 2 wind energy project in Belgium has now seen all 23 wind turbines fully installed. In a joint operation with MHI Vestas and Jan De Nul Group, Parkwind completed the final installation of wind turbines at the Northwester 2 offshore wind farm. The 219 MW wind power project is located in … Continue reading Northwester 2 completes wind turbine installation of first 9.5MW platform
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Siemens Gamesa wind turbines score triple in Swedish wind power
These are the Siemens Gamesa 5.X. wind turbines, which can reach a power of up to 6.6 MW and already have orders from a wide variety of customers.The company will supply 13 SG 5.8-155 wind turbines to the Rödene wind farm, located near the Swedish town of Alingsås, in the southwest of the country. The … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa wind turbines score triple in Swedish wind power
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Phuong Mai Wind Power JSC selects GE Renewable Energy for its first wind energy project in Vietnam
GE (NYSE: GE) has signed a contract with Phuong Mai Wind Power JSC, a Special Purpose Vehicle entity jointly invested by Truong Thanh Development and Construction Investment Joint Stock Company (DECONNIN JSC) and Hanoi Construction – Industrial Investment JSC (HANOINCO., JSC) to provide 11 2.4MW-116 wind turbines and technical advisory service for Phuong Mai 1 … Continue reading Phuong Mai Wind Power JSC selects GE Renewable Energy for its first wind energy project in Vietnam
Continue readingPower Generators, Industry Groups, and Think Tanks Ask FERC to Examine Carbon Pricing to Reduce Emissions
As U.S. policy makers look for cost-effective ways to tackle climate change, a diverse coalition of power generators, trade associations, and think tank experts this week asked the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to examine the policy options and implications of carbon pricing policies in competitive wholesale electricity markets. The request, submitted before FERC by … Continue reading Power Generators, Industry Groups, and Think Tanks Ask FERC to Examine Carbon Pricing to Reduce Emissions
Continue readingFurloughed workers in the US and extending the PTC for wind energy
Similar to what happened in Europe, the global pandemic is also a major disruption for the wind sector in the US. Driven by parts and material delays directly caused by COVID-19 impacts on its international suppliers, Siemens Gamesa made the difficult decision on 6 April to furlough 100 employees at the Fort Madison, Iowa, facility … Continue reading Furloughed workers in the US and extending the PTC for wind energy
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