Brazilian energy company Echoenergia has placed a 76 MW wind power order for the third and final phase of the Serra do Mel wind farm, which first phase included Vestas’ first V150-42 MW wind turbines in Brazil. The wind farm will be located in the State of Rio Grande do Norte and, once completed, will … Continue reading Vestas receives 76 MW wind turbines order for the final phase of the Serra do Mel wind farm in Brazil
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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for EDF wind farm
Vestas has received a 197 MW wind power order for the Folha Larga II wind farm, which will be located in the municipality of Campo Formoso in the state of Bahia, Brazil. The order, placed by long-term customer EDF, includes the supply and installation of 47 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines as well as a 20-year … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines for EDF wind farm
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Vestas 4 MW wind turbines debuts China’s distributed wind power market
Vestas has secured its first 4 MW platform order in China’s distributed wind energy market, leveraging its extensive global experience in developing small-sized wind farm projects connected to local grids. “We intend to bring our global expertise in developing wind energy solutions for local power grids to China to support our customers business case in … Continue reading Vestas 4 MW wind turbines debuts China’s distributed wind power market
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Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for 281 MW wind farm
Vestas has received a 281 MW order for three wind power plants in Brazil through a non-regulated power purchase agreement. The contract includes the supply and installation of 67 V150-4.2 MW turbines that will be locally produced under the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES) FINAME II rules at the Vestas’ factory in Ceará. “The V150-4.2 MW … Continue reading Wind energy in Brazil: Vestas V150-4.2 MW wind turbines for 281 MW wind farm
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Dutch Climate Agreement sets ambitious targets for wind energy and CO2 reductions
The Dutch Climate Agreement announced today sets ambitious CO2 reduction targets for 2030 and foresees significant further growth in onshore and offshore wind power. The Netherlands aims to cut CO2 emissions by 49% by 2030, a significant increase over its 2020 goal of 25%. The Agreement also fixes volumes for the expansion of wind energy … Continue reading Dutch Climate Agreement sets ambitious targets for wind energy and CO2 reductions
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Enel Green Power will fuel Oreo-maker Mondel?z International with green energy in the United States
Enel, through its US-based renewable company Enel Green Power North America (“EGPNA”), signed a 12-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with food and beverage company Mondel?z International (“Mondel?z”) under which the latter will purchase the energy delivered to the electricity grid from a 65 MW portion of EGPNA’s Roadrunner solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Texas. Mondel?z … Continue reading Enel Green Power will fuel Oreo-maker Mondel?z International with green energy in the United States
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Canada’s largest wind energy event to launch in 2020
The Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) and the Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA) have announced a joint partnership with Hannover Fairs (Canada) Inc. to create a unique new industry event that is dedicated to exploring the opportunities and challenges for wind energy, solar energy, energy storage, and other complementary technologies. These technologies will play a … Continue reading Canada’s largest wind energy event to launch in 2020
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How will Europe’s offshore wind energy supply chain meet growing demand?
On 24 June, WindEurope hosted its first Offshore Supply Chain Workshop. Over 60 experts gathered at the WindEurope office in Brussels to discuss the main obstacles to the rapid and optimal development of the industry in Europe. Offshore wind power will be a key factor in the decarbonisation of the EU economy and energy system … Continue reading How will Europe’s offshore wind energy supply chain meet growing demand?
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ENGIE’s renewable energy capacity exceeds 1.5 GW in India
ENGIE was just awarded by Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a 200 MW onshore wind energy project in the state of Gujarat. ENGIE will sign a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Federal Government entity, SECI. This success follows an earlier award to the Group by Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL), for a … Continue reading ENGIE’s renewable energy capacity exceeds 1.5 GW in India
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Wind energy in Croatia: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
Nordex is further enlarging its footprint in Croatia. The state-owned energy supplier Hrvatska elektroprivreda (HEP Group) has now placed an order with the manufacturer for the supply of 18 N131/3600 wind turbines for the “Korlat” wind farm. Nordex is also responsible for service and maintenance of the wind turbines for a period of 20 years … Continue reading Wind energy in Croatia: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind power in Denmark: Vestas receives 58 MW repowering order
Vestas has received a 58 MW repowering order for the first phase of the 94 MW Overgaard 1 wind farm in Randers Municipality in Denmark. The order is placed by SE Blue Renewables, a joint venture between the Danish energy company SE and Denmark’s largest pension company, PFA Pension. The order includes supply, installation and … Continue reading Wind power in Denmark: Vestas receives 58 MW repowering order
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Aerox speeds up its international expansion with a new commercial office in China
Only 6 months after announcing the creation of its new branch in the USA, AEROX, the Spanish startup specialised in the design of polymers for the wind industry, goes one step further with its international expansion by establishing a technical assistance and commercial office in Shanghai, China. “Over the past few years, China has acquired … Continue reading Aerox speeds up its international expansion with a new commercial office in China
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Global Offshore Wind Power Report: sector has potential to grow to 200GW of capacity by 2030
New GWEC Market Intelligence Report shows offshore wind energy sector has grown 21% average each year since 2013, taking total to 23 GW installed capacity globally. GWEC sees potential for sector to install additional capacity of 200GW by 2030 under its upside scenario and 190 GW of capacity under business-as-usual scenario. Asian offshore wind turbines … Continue reading Global Offshore Wind Power Report: sector has potential to grow to 200GW of capacity by 2030
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Siemens Gamesa receives first offshore wind energy preferred supplier nomination in Japan
Obayashi Corporation to join upcoming auctions under the 2018 law promoting offshore wind in Japan with project reaching up to 455 MW in Akita prefecture Preferred supplier agreement for the projectincludes use of the SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine, together with a long-term Service agreement. Commercial operation date planned from 2024 onwards Additional MoU signed to promote benefits to the local society throughout the project, with focus on safety during installation and maintenance operations All deliveries … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa receives first offshore wind energy preferred supplier nomination in Japan
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World’s biggest offshore wind turbine heading to the UK for testing
Both components will be tested at the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult’s site in Blyth. GE’s Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle and 107-meter long blade will be shipped to the UK as part of an advanced technology testing program. GE Renewable Energy has confirmed that the Haliade-X 12 MW nacelle and 107-metre long blade will be … Continue reading World’s biggest offshore wind turbine heading to the UK for testing
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India plans to set up 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
India would have installed 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, says secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. India plans to set up 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030. This announcement was made by Anand Kumar, secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy on Tuesday at the 17th meeting of … Continue reading India plans to set up 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030
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Wind power in Kosovo: EBRD lends €18m to first wind farm
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting Kosovo’s first wind farm with an €18m loan. The 32.4MW wind farm, in Kitka has already begun operations, having been developed by the Turkish energy group Guris. It will raise annual national electricity generation by more than 1.4% and reduce emissions by 81,000 tonnes of … Continue reading Wind power in Kosovo: EBRD lends €18m to first wind farm
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High-Level Discussion on Renewables and Climate Change to Get Underway at 17th Council
More than 360 government representatives from 116 countries will gather in Abu Dhabi tomorrow to attend the Seventeenth Council of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Luxembourg will Chair the Agency’s two-day high-level meeting that takes place days ahead of the Abu Dhabi Climate Meeting, one of the central global preparatory meetings for the United … Continue reading High-Level Discussion on Renewables and Climate Change to Get Underway at 17th Council
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#AmericanWindWeek is a critical tool that can help support goals while growing U.S. wind power
#AmericanWindWeek 2019 serves as a springboard for continued advocacy, communications, and public support for wind energy. Despite the wind power’s phenomenal growth, many Americans, even some in communities that host wind farms and factories, don’t know much about it. #AmericanWindWeek is a chance to bring the wind community together– technicians, manufacturers, those benefiting from tax … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek is a critical tool that can help support goals while growing U.S. wind power
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GE Renewable Energy and Enerfín team up in Valencia to construct 50 MW Cofrentes wind farm
The scope of the wind power projects highlights GE Renewable Energy’s capabilities in Spain with operations, manufacturing of blades, services and digital monitoring to be done in country. Enerfín announced today the start of the construction of the 50 MW Cofrentes wind farm, which will be powered by 13 of GE Renewable Energy’s onshore wind … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and Enerfín team up in Valencia to construct 50 MW Cofrentes wind farm
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