Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Avangrid, has launched the Karankawa wind farm, of 307 megawatts (MW) and located in the State of Texas (United States), with which the energy company will supply wind power to the ‘giant’ of Nike sportswear. This wind turbines project is part of the company’s strategy chaired by Ignacio Sánchez Galán, especially … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply wind energy to Nike
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Wind turbines will create 43 million tonnes of waste by 2050
One of the biggest costs of wind energy actually comes after it’s lifecycle. Wind turbines are often too big and sturdy to be crushed, recycled or repurposed because they are built to withstand hurricane-force gusts. Bloomberg New Energy Finance estimates the US will remove 8,000 wind turbines in the next four years. This is because … Continue reading Wind turbines will create 43 million tonnes of waste by 2050
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Wind energy and the EU’s Innovation Fund
On 5 February WindEurope participated in a workshop event on the Innovation Fund. The event was organised by EASE, the association for energy storage, and featured presentations from the European Commission explaining how the Innovation Fund works. The Innovation Fund is one of the funding instruments supporting the European Commission’s strategic vision for a climate neutral … Continue reading Wind energy and the EU’s Innovation Fund
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Naturgy becomes one of the top investors in renewables in Spain
Naturgy has made headway on fulfilling its 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, with which it laid the foundations of its long-term value creation strategy. Proof of the company’s smooth progress can be found in its recorded results, which exceeded the market consensus up until September 30, with an ordinary EBITDA reaching 3.397 billion euros, 5% more than the previous year, … Continue reading Naturgy becomes one of the top investors in renewables in Spain
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Kenya Power, Lamu wind farm farm sign 20-year wind energy deal
Kenya Power has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a Lamu-based wind power company. The wind farm is owned by Baharini Wind Power Company which is backed by Belgium’s Elicio Company and Kenya’s Kenwind Holdings Limited. The initial plan includes setting up 38 wind turbines which will produce 90 megawatt (MW). The wind … Continue reading Kenya Power, Lamu wind farm farm sign 20-year wind energy deal
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Vestas wind power company earned 700 million euros net in 2019, up 2.4%
The Danish company Vestas Wind Systems, dedicated to the manufacture and sale of wind turbines, earned 700 million euros net in 2019, 2.4% more than the previous year, according to the balance presented today by the company. Operating profit improved 9% year-on-year, up to 1,004 million euros. Revenue amounted to 12,147 million, 20% more than … Continue reading Vestas wind power company earned 700 million euros net in 2019, up 2.4%
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Five key trends for offshore wind power in 2020
The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s energy analyst Tom Quinn has identified five key trends that he predicts will take off in 2020 in the world of offshore renewable energy. The long-awaited UK energy policy white paper will be published by the Government The UK Government is expected to publish a white paper on energy … Continue reading Five key trends for offshore wind power in 2020
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Wind energy in Argentina, first wind farm in Neuquén
The first wind power project in the province will start generating at the end of March. The company responsible for the work plans to put into operation only five wind turbines. In June, all wind turbines will be operational. A few days ago the assembly of the first tower was completed. A few meters from … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina, first wind farm in Neuquén
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Iberdrola sells its 8% of Siemens Gamesa wind energy company
Iberdrola has sold 8.07% of its stake in the manufacturer of Siemens Gamesa wind turbines to the German group Siemens, which until now had 59%, for 1,099.5 million euros. This price is equivalent to 20 euros per share of Siemens Gamesa and the sale will be consummated this Wednesday. Both parties have resolved the parasocial … Continue reading Iberdrola sells its 8% of Siemens Gamesa wind energy company
Continue readingWind energy in Finland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 160 MW wind farm
Luxcara, an independent asset manager in the global renewable energy market, and Vestas have closed turbine supply agreements and long-term service agreements for the three wind projects Välikangas, Pihtipudas and Sievi.Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that features 38 V150-4.2 MW turbines with site specific towers, capable of optimising annual energy production and offering … Continue reading Wind energy in Finland, Vestas’ wind turbines for 160 MW wind farm
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Brexit and wind energy
The United Kingdom has officially left the EU. It has now entered a ‘transition period’, during which the UK and the EU will negotiate the terms of their future relationship. The transition period will last until the end of 2020. During the transition period, the UK will no longer be represented in the EU’s decision-making … Continue reading Brexit and wind energy
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CLEANPOWER 2020 Conference Partners Announced
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today announced its partners for CLEANPOWER, a new exhibition hub that will bring together the utility-scale wind power, solar power and energy storage industries. CLEANPOWER 2020, to be held June 1-4 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, is the next step in the evolution of AWEA’s WINDPOWER conference … Continue reading CLEANPOWER 2020 Conference Partners Announced
Continue readingA third of the electricity generated in 2018 in Andalusia was renewable, wind energy concentrated solar power and PV
34 percent of all electricity generated in Andalusia during 2018 renewable energy procedure, although the production of this type of energy fell by 9.5 percent over the previous year, with 12,187.2 gigawatts per hour. The reduction is due, among other reasons, the lower availability of resources due to weather factors and the reduction of the … Continue reading A third of the electricity generated in 2018 in Andalusia was renewable, wind energy concentrated solar power and PV
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Americas install over 13.4 GW wind energy capacity in 2019, tripling the region’s total wind power capacity over past decade
North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean installed 13,427 MW of wind energy capacity in 2019, an increase of 12 per cent from 2018’s wind turbines installations. Total installed wind farm capacity in North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean is now over 148GW, thereby tripling the wind power capacity in the region … Continue reading Americas install over 13.4 GW wind energy capacity in 2019, tripling the region’s total wind power capacity over past decade
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Siemens Gamesa’s strong commercial performance in Q1 FY2020
Rising demand for wind power as a response to the transition towards non-polluting energies drove Siemens Gamesa’s commercial activity in the first quarter of FY 2020. The company experienced an 82% increase in order intake, with firm orders rising to €4,628m, raising the order book to a record €28,089m, underlining solid long-term growth prospects. As … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s strong commercial performance in Q1 FY2020
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Mexico already has 6,238 megawatts of wind energy
Last year, the private sector installed 10 new wind power generation plants, reaching a record. However, to continue the expansion in 2020 requires certainty in public policies. At the end of 2019, 71 wind farm plants were registered in commercial operation, equivalent to an installed capacity of 6,238 megawatts, according to information from the Mexican … Continue reading Mexico already has 6,238 megawatts of wind energy
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Wind power in Yucatan, Progreso wind farm installation is progressing well
The installation of the Progreso wind farm, called “Renewable Energy of the Peninsula”, located on the road that joins this port with Mérida, advances. According to reports of the company responsible for the project, Vive Energía, this has an 80% progress, so it would soon be carrying out its first tests, to give way to … Continue reading Wind power in Yucatan, Progreso wind farm installation is progressing well
Continue readingMarubeni secures loan for offshore wind energy in Japan
Marubeni Corp and its partners have signed a project finance agreement with banks to build and operate offshore wind farms in northern Japan, the Japanese trading house said on Monday. Marubeni said the 100 billion yen ($921 million) plan to build the wind farms with 140 megawatt capacity at Akita Port and Noshiro Port in … Continue reading Marubeni secures loan for offshore wind energy in Japan
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Costa Rica celebrates 300 days living alone with renewable energy
For the third consecutive year, Costa Rica covered its electricity consumption almost exclusively thanks to renewable sources. This is confirmed by the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE Group), the state company responsible for electricity and telecommunications services: data from the National Center for Energy Control clearly show that Costa Rica has been using clean … Continue reading Costa Rica celebrates 300 days living alone with renewable energy
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Wind power advances in Lanzarote
Last year it was completed with a new historical top of wind energy production in Lanzarote, when a combined generation of over 67.5 million kilowatt hours was achieved, according to a statistical summary published by the Cabildo Data Center, together with the records of wind turbines Los Valles, Punta Grande (Las Caletas) and Teguise I … Continue reading Wind power advances in Lanzarote
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