Jordan was ranked third after Egypt and Morocco in the MENA region in terms of wind energy production during the year 2019, according to a report recently published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). According to the annual report, Jordan”s total wind energy production amounted to 190 megawatts (MW), placing it third in the … Continue reading Jordan among leading countries in MENA region for wind power production
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Wind energy benefits local communities
Wind power give ‘new airs’ to local communities. Among the benefits: better infrastructure and recreational, sports and cultural activities.Infrastructure and recreational, sports and cultural activities, are some of the benefits derived from the integral management system of the Vive Energía wind farms, in Dzilam de Bravo and Progreso, the first one inaugurated by Governor Mauricio … Continue reading Wind energy benefits local communities
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Queensland approves massive 1,200MW wind farm
The Queensland government has given development approval for a massive wind project of up to 1,200MW that will be located in state pine forest in the Wide Bay-Burnett region. The $2 billion project put forward by Forest Wind will comprise up to 226 turbines and would be located in state forest used as pine plantations … Continue reading Queensland approves massive 1,200MW wind farm
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Offshore wind energy could power much of coastal China
Under the Paris Climate Agreement, China committed to rely on renewable resources for 20 percent of its energy needs by 2030. Currently, the country is on track to double that commitment, aiming to hit 40 percent by the next decade. Wind power is critical to achieving that goal. Over the past 20 years, China’s wind … Continue reading Offshore wind energy could power much of coastal China
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EU Energy Commissioner receives Green Deal policy recommendations at emPOWER event
On Tuesday 18 February WindEurope in cooperation with SolarPower Europe, SmartEn and the Renewables Grid Initiative presented four policy recommendations to EU Energy Commissioner Kadri Simson at the emPOWER event. The recommendations focus on how a renewables-based energy system is the keystone to the European Green Deal. The recommendations focus on the goals of the … Continue reading EU Energy Commissioner receives Green Deal policy recommendations at emPOWER event
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Safety is a key value for the U.S. wind energy industry
Safety is a key value for the U.S. wind industry, and it’s an area where we’re always striving to do better. Crane operations have emerged as one of those places in need of improvements, and to combat this trend AWEA created the EHS Crane Task Force. Initiated in early 2019, the purpose of the task … Continue reading Safety is a key value for the U.S. wind energy industry
Continue readingElectrification, innovation and hydrogen gas reduce industry dependence on fossil fuels
Industry needs help in order to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions. Vattenfall is making it happen through cooperation and partnerships with industry. This year will see the inauguration of HYBRIT’s pilot plant in Luleå, Sweden. In this plant, a tonne of fossil-free steel will be produced from raw iron ore every hour. By means of … Continue reading Electrification, innovation and hydrogen gas reduce industry dependence on fossil fuels
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GWEC expands global team with hire of India Director Francis Jayasurya
Francis Jayasurya, an experienced professional in the India’s wind energy sector, has joined the GWEC team as India Director to support the organisation’s activities in driving forward India’s wind energy market. Ben Backwell, CEO at GWEC, said: “India is a key market for GWEC with massive potential for both onshore and offshore wind. We are thrilled … Continue reading GWEC expands global team with hire of India Director Francis Jayasurya
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Egypt begins construction of 250-megawatt wind power plant in Jabal al-Zeit
Electricity Minister Mohamed Shaker was among officials at an event on Thursday celebrating the start of construction on a new 250-megawatt wind power plant project in the Jabal al-Zeit area. The wind farm is being built in cooperation with Lekela Egypt. During the event, Shaker commented that reform policies in the energy sector have allowed … Continue reading Egypt begins construction of 250-megawatt wind power plant in Jabal al-Zeit
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EDP Renewables posts a 52% rise in net profit to reach €475 million
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), a global leader in the renewable energy sector and one of the largest wind energy producers in the world with presence in 14 countries, has announced its full-year results for 2019. At 31 December, the company managed a portfolio of operating assets containing 11.4 GW of which 10.8 GW are fully … Continue reading EDP Renewables posts a 52% rise in net profit to reach €475 million
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Wind energy in Spain, Naturgy inaugurates El Tesorillo Wind Farm
The wind power installation has created 200 jobs and will be able to produce 84 Gwh of energy per year, the equivalent of the annual electricity consumption of 33,000 homes.The wind farm is composed of 12 wind turbines and will contribute to reducing around 66,000 tons per year of pollutant and greenhouse emissions and 1.6 … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain, Naturgy inaugurates El Tesorillo Wind Farm
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Wind power in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 83 MW wind farm
Nordex has received an order to supply 24 AW132/3465 wind turbines for the fourth construction phase of a wind farm complex in Brazil. The contract also includes a service agreement for maintenance and repair of the wind turbines for a period of 15 years. The site of the wind farm is located in the state … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil, Nordex wind turbines for 83 MW wind farm
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WEC Energy Group to increase ownership interest in three Midwest wind farms
WEC Energy Group (NYSE: WEC) announced that the company has agreed to increase its ownership interest from 80% to 90% in three Midwest windfarms: Blooming Grove Wind Farm, Thunderhead Wind Energy Center and the Upstream Wind Energy Center. The total investment is $118 million for an additional 75 megawatts of capacity. “This agreement marks another … Continue reading WEC Energy Group to increase ownership interest in three Midwest wind farms
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Wind energy in Portugal already generates 26% of electricity
In Portugal, renewables represent two thirds of all the generation capacity installed in the country. The first technology is hydroelectric, which accounts for 37% of all capacity, followed by wind power with 26%. The photovoltaic solar has a somewhat more testimonial role with a share of 1.6%. Portugal’s starting point, in the face of the … Continue reading Wind energy in Portugal already generates 26% of electricity
Continue readingWind energy gains ground in Europe
Fifteen percent of total European electricity consumption comes from wind power. That is thanks to the installation of an additional 15.4 GW of wind farm capacity in 2019, which takes the total of wind energy capacity across the continent to 205 GW, according to the latest annual WindEurope report. But while these figures are are … Continue reading Wind energy gains ground in Europe
Continue readingBBVA and Nordex sign three wind energy factoring operations
BBVA has certified as green three non-recourse factoring operations from the wind turbine manufacturer Nordex. Closed in 2019 for approximately €265 million, the operations will deduct invoices from wind turbine supplies that the Germany company will provide the builder of various wind farms. Through factoring, a short-term working capital financing option that involves the early … Continue reading BBVA and Nordex sign three wind energy factoring operations
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WindESCo Partners with IntelStor on Wind Energy Data Analytics
WindESCo Incorporated (“WindESCo”) headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts has signed an agreement with IntelStor LLC to provide services on data and market analysis which will complement the company’s industry leading wind turbine performance analytics and smart sensing solutions. IntelStor will use its advanced algorithms and market analytics to evaluate the existing installed base of more than … Continue reading WindESCo Partners with IntelStor on Wind Energy Data Analytics
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Industrial scale renewable hydrogen project advances to next phase
GBP 7.5 million funding secured for phase two of Gigastack, which is to demonstrate low-cost, zero-carbon hydrogen in the UK to industrial scale. Project consortium includes ITM Power, Ørsted, Phillips 66 Limited and Element Energy. GBP 7.5 million funding has been awarded for the next phase of Gigastack, a new renewable hydrogen project, as part … Continue reading Industrial scale renewable hydrogen project advances to next phase
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Electric flight from Mannheim to Berlin in a 19-seater aircraft
Following on from the first electrically powered small aircraft, the next big step for electric flight will be in the commuter class, with 19-seater aircraft. The German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has teamed up with Bauhaus Luftfahrt to work on the CoCoRe (Cooperation for Commuter Research) project, which examines the … Continue reading Electric flight from Mannheim to Berlin in a 19-seater aircraft
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Vestas led wind turbines for wind energy in 2019
The commissioning of wind turbines for wind power increased by 21% to 61GW in 2019, with Danish manufacturer Vestas once again taking first place despite its market share being reduced and despite Vestas installing less capacity than the previous year. Only four wind turbine manufacturers accounted for 55% of the total wind capacity commissioned last … Continue reading Vestas led wind turbines for wind energy in 2019
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