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Wind energy had its appointment in Buenos Aires

The leaders of the global wind power industry met Wednesday in Buenos Aires for the second edition of Argentina Wind Power, organized by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Argentine Wind Chamber, to discuss the future of the wind energy industry in Argentina. Sebastian Kind, National Undersecretary of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency, … Continue reading Wind energy had its appointment in Buenos Aires

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Solving wind farms’ ‘end of life’ challenges key to meeting renewables targets

More than 170 delegates from more than 100 organisations, European institutions and national governments gathered in the old Irish College in Leuven, Belgium for the first seminar dedicated to lifetime extension, repowering and decommissioning of wind assets. A significant share of Europe’s wind turbine fleet will come to the end of its operational life within … Continue reading Solving wind farms’ ‘end of life’ challenges key to meeting renewables targets

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Germany calls for consensus on wind energy

Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy Peter Altmaier (CDU) sought to address the crisis currently facing the German wind industry at a wind summit in Berlin on Thursday. “We want to preserve this industry and give it a perspective for the future,” said Altmaier after the summit. In the coming months, Germany’s national and … Continue reading Germany calls for consensus on wind energy

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Boosting wind energy in the world, with another 330 GW

The global wind power sector will install 330 GW of new power in the next 5 years. The global wind farm will grow over the next five years (2019-2023) 330 GW, as announced by the Global Energy Council (GWEC) in its GWEC’s Market Outlook report. The total global capacity that wind power will reach by … Continue reading Boosting wind energy in the world, with another 330 GW

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The wind energy of La Guajira

The Department is very close to a clean energy revolution since the government auction is going to be that detonator with long-term contracts that are the ones that are needed to make these projects viable, according to oil engineer Felipe Gamboa of Vestas. Latam North. Gamboa was one of the businessmen invited to the twelfth … Continue reading The wind energy of La Guajira

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WindEurope’s 5 priorities for the incoming European Commission

European citizens have succeeded in putting climate change onto the political agenda in a way never seen before. As Ursula von der Leyen’s European Commission takes shape, it will be looking to deliver an ambitious climate strategy that works for all Europeans. Here’s how they can do it. First, they should focus on both ambition … Continue reading WindEurope’s 5 priorities for the incoming European Commission

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UN: Global investments in renewable energy exceeded 2.6 trillion dollars in the last decade

4493/5000The capacity of renewable energies worldwide has quadrupled from 2009 to 2019 with a global investment of around 2.6 billion dollars (2.3 billion euros), as revealed by UN Environment on Thursday, highlighting the leadership of solar energy. At the beginning of 2010, renewables – not counting large hydroelectric plants – generated only 4% of the … Continue reading UN: Global investments in renewable energy exceeded 2.6 trillion dollars in the last decade

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Wind power in Sweden : Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

Vestas has secured an order from BayWa r.e. for the 95 MW wind farm Lyngsåsa in Kronoberg County, Sweden. To maximise the project’s power production, Vestas has developed a customised wind energy solution that features 22 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.3 MW power optimised mode.  The order underlines the strong relationship between BayWa … Continue reading Wind power in Sweden : Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm

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EIB and EDPR support the development of wind energy in Brazil

Climate action in Latin America: the EIB and EDPR support the development of renewable energies in Brazil. The EIB grants EUR 150 million to EDPR Brazil to finance wind power and solar energy plants. The agreement will help the country meet the climate objectives established in COP21. Employment: the project will create 1,900 jobs during … Continue reading EIB and EDPR support the development of wind energy in Brazil

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Nordex receives contracts for wind power projects over 195 MW from Europe

Nordex continues to benefit from its broad global market position. In addition to the recently reported wind farm projects from Spain and Scotland, the manufacturer has secured further wind turbines projects in Europe for more than 195 MW in recent weeks. Twelve different customers – including project developers, utilities and citizen wind farms – from … Continue reading Nordex receives contracts for wind power projects over 195 MW from Europe

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German Government clearly misses all three self-imposed goals associated with wind energy auctions

Within the scope of a 2.5-year study, the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the Renewable Energy Association of North Rhine-Westphalia (LEE NRW) investigated the effects of switching from fixed feed-in tariffs to auctions on the community wind sector, that is wind energy, which is owned and controlled locally by local groups. In addition to … Continue reading German Government clearly misses all three self-imposed goals associated with wind energy auctions

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Renewable Technology Innovations in Focus at IRENAs Innovation Day in Bangkok

Artificial intelligence and big data, the Internet of Things and batteries are innovative solutions that will enable massive solar and wind use and amplify the transformation of the power sector based on renewables. By 2050, over 60 per cent of total power generation could come from wind and solar renewables globally, driven by the imperative … Continue reading Renewable Technology Innovations in Focus at IRENAs Innovation Day in Bangkok

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Steps to put wind energy in Germany back on track

German onshore wind energy growth has collapsed with new installations now almost coming to a halt. A crisis meeting on Thursday 5 September – convened by the German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs & Energy, Peter Altmaier – needs to identify urgent steps to put wind energy back on track. Germany is likely to install … Continue reading Steps to put wind energy in Germany back on track

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Wind energy accounted for 19.3% of electricity until August in Spain

Wind energy accounted for 19.3% of electricity until August in Spain. In August, 28.1% of the Spanish generation was renewable energy, wind power 12.5%, concentrating solar thermal 3.5% and photovoltaic 4.7%, and more than half did not emit CO2 into the atmosphere. In the first eight months of the year, renewables reach 36% of the … Continue reading Wind energy accounted for 19.3% of electricity until August in Spain

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Wind power in Yucatán: wind turbines arrive for Progreso Wind Farm

Dr. Benigno Villarreal del Río, General Director of the Vive Energía Company and President of the Peninsular Renewable Energy Group (APER) announced that yesterday the first components of the Progreso Wind Farm arrived in Yucatán, a project called “Energy Renewable of the Peninsula ”. This wind farm that materializes with Mexican and Sino-European investment, is … Continue reading Wind power in Yucatán: wind turbines arrive for Progreso Wind Farm

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Industry and government remain confident in a bright future for wind energy in Argentina

Today, leaders in the global and local wind industry, investors, and government stakeholders from across the political spectrum gathered in Buenos Aires on the occasion of the second edition of Argentina Wind Power, organised by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), Cámara Eólica Argentina and Grupo La Nacion, to discuss the future of the burgeoning … Continue reading Industry and government remain confident in a bright future for wind energy in Argentina

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ESVAGT Delivers Deutsche Bucht Service Vessel to MHI Vestas

With construction nearly complete at Deutsch Bucht Offshore Wind Farm in the German Exclusive Economic Zone, MHI Vestas Offshore Wind received the purpose-built ‘ESVAGT Albert Betz’ Service Operation Vessel (SOV) today at a christening ceremony in Eemshaven. “With ‘ESVAGT Albert Betz’, MHI Vestas and ESVAGT have raised the bar once again in the efficient operation … Continue reading ESVAGT Delivers Deutsche Bucht Service Vessel to MHI Vestas

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Vestas debuts the EnVentus wind turbines on the German wind energy market

Vestas has received an 11 MW order from long-term customer NOTUS energy Plan GmbH & Co. KG for two V150-5.6 MW wind turbines and a 25-year service contract for the Beesenberg II wind farm in Brandenburg, Eastern Germany. The wind turbines will be integrated to the already installed wind power plant Beesenberg and Lübbenow, where … Continue reading Vestas debuts the EnVentus wind turbines on the German wind energy market

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Pattern Development Begins Operations at Grady Wind Power Facility in New Mexico

New Mexico’s newest wind power facility is now up and running. Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (“Pattern Development”) today announced it has completed construction and begun operations at its 220 megawatt (MW) Grady Wind facility located in Curry County, New Mexico. This is the third and final phase of a 544 MW suite of wind … Continue reading Pattern Development Begins Operations at Grady Wind Power Facility in New Mexico

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VSB and Nordex Group commission 4.5 MW wind turbine

Project developer, VSB, and turbine manufacturer, the Nordex Group, today commissioned the 238.5 metre high N149/4.0-4.5 turbine in Pustleben, Thuringia, Germany. Due to its dimensions, the system is very profitable and sets standards in terms of cost-effectiveness, even at locations with medium wind speeds. The electricity generation costs of the plant are lower than those … Continue reading VSB and Nordex Group commission 4.5 MW wind turbine

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