The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is pleased to welcome Goldwind as its latest board level member. Goldwind is one of the world’s leading onshore and offshore wind turbine suppliers, operating across 6 continents with a total installed capacity of 51 GW. Ben Backwell, CEO of GWEC, said: “We are delighted to welcome one of … Continue reading GWEC welcomes Goldwind as a board level member
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Suzlon maintains wind power market leadership in FY19
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced it’s fourth quarter (Q4 FY19) and annual audited results for financial year 2018-19 (FY19) J P Chalasani, Group CEO, said, “We continued to maintain market leadership and deliver highest installations amidst a prolonged and challenging industry transition to the bidding regime. The achievement demonstrates our strong … Continue reading Suzlon maintains wind power market leadership in FY19
Continue readingWind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines V150-4.2 MW surpasses 1 GW of orders
Brazilian energy company Echoenergia has placed a 97 MW wind power order to supply and install 23 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines at the Serra do Mel wind farm, located in the State of Rio Grande do Norte. The order is an extension of the 101 MW Serra do Mel project, which was Vestas’ first V150-4.2 … Continue reading Wind power in Brazil: Vestas wind turbines V150-4.2 MW surpasses 1 GW of orders
Continue readingWind energy in Spain: first offshore wind farm project
Equinor will invest more than 860 million euros to install in the Canary Islands first large offshore wind power farm in Spain, a decision adopted after the Norwegian company has been authorized to settle in the Canary Islands Special Zone (ZEC). As reported by the regional government, this investment is the result of actions undertaken … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: first offshore wind farm project
Continue readingEnerjisa, Enercon secure 1,000 MW wind power bidding
Turkish Enerjisa and German Enercon Thursday won the bid to build Turkey’s second Renewable Energy Resources Zones (YEKA) wind farms. The farms will be built in four different locations in western Turkey – Bal?kesir, Çanakkale, Ayd?n and Mu?la. They will have an installed capacity of 250 megawatts (MW) each and a combined installed capacity of … Continue reading Enerjisa, Enercon secure 1,000 MW wind power bidding
Continue readingEU election results: the Parliament has a mandate to deliver on a net-zero carbon economy by 2050
From 23 to 26 May millions of Europeans went to the polls to elect their Members of the European Parliament. At 51% this year’s EU election turnout was the highest since 1999. And it was the first time turnout had gone up in the European elections. Voters increasingly see that Climate and Energy challenges are … Continue reading EU election results: the Parliament has a mandate to deliver on a net-zero carbon economy by 2050
Continue readingStudy points to offshore wind energy potential in Ceará (Brazil)
Study points to wind power potential in the Ceará seaInstallation of wind turbines at sea (offshore) and has the potential of generation in Ceará. According to a new survey, the state will have greater area for the production of renewable energy.Old demand from the energy sector of Ceará is one of the main bottlenecks for … Continue reading Study points to offshore wind energy potential in Ceará (Brazil)
Continue readingAndalusia demands 11,430 MW of renewable energy, wind power, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic projects
The Local Minister of Finance, Industry and Energy, Juan Bravo, today held a meeting with the Minister for the Ecological Transition, Teresa Ribera, to which he has transferred what are the most urgent needs that Andalusia presents in terms of infrastructure of the network of electric transport to improve the security of the electrical system … Continue reading Andalusia demands 11,430 MW of renewable energy, wind power, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic projects
Continue readingEnlight Renewable Energy Signs Agreements for the Acquisition and Construction of a 113 MW Wind Farm in Sweden
The project, which will include 27 wind turbines, is expected to yield annual revenues of EUR 10-12 million annually in the first 12 years, and EUR 17-24 million annually for the next 18 years The project has completed all material development and is ready to build, construction is expected to begin this year TEL AVIV, … Continue reading Enlight Renewable Energy Signs Agreements for the Acquisition and Construction of a 113 MW Wind Farm in Sweden
Continue readingSolar power, onshore wind energy to fall below cost of fossil fuel for first time
Renewable energy has become an increasingly competitive way to meet new power generation needs. This comprehensive cost study from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) highlights the latest trends for each of the main renewable power technologies. Released ahead of high-profile United Nations energy and climate discussions, Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2018 draws on the … Continue reading Solar power, onshore wind energy to fall below cost of fossil fuel for first time
Continue readingGWEC becomes exclusive Global Partner of WindEnergy Hamburg until 2024
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and WindEnergy Hamburg are extending and expanding their cooperation, as GWEC becomes the exclusive Global Partner of the world’s leading wind industry expo until the end of the year 2024. An agreement between Claus Ulrich Selbach, Business Unit Director at Hamburg Messe und Congress, and Ben Backwell, CEO of … Continue reading GWEC becomes exclusive Global Partner of WindEnergy Hamburg until 2024
Continue readingSenvion completes installation of first 2.3M130 wind turbine
Senvion has successfully completed the first installation of the new 2.3M130wind turbine in Gujarat, India. With a rotor diameter of 130 metres, it is one of the largest turbines ever installed in India. Its installed capacity of 2.3 MW will provide electricity to over 1,500 Indian households. The 2.XM platform combines robust, reliable and proven … Continue reading Senvion completes installation of first 2.3M130 wind turbine
Continue readingCommunity wind power is increasingly being marginalised
On the occasion of the 4th International Community Wind Symposium, which begins today, the two main organizers, the World Wind Energy Association (WWEA) and the NRW Renewable Energy Association (LEE NRW), are launching a new study entitled “Community wind in the second year of auctions: a lot of shadow, little light” on the state of … Continue reading Community wind power is increasingly being marginalised
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa appoints Alfonso Faubel as Onshore wind energy CEO
The Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy appointed today Alfonso Faubel as the company’s new Onshore Business CEO, effective July 29. “We are very pleased that Alfonso Faubel is joining the company and look forward to working with him. His broad industry experience will support the onshore business unit in addressing the challenging … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa appoints Alfonso Faubel as Onshore wind energy CEO
Continue readingWind energy in Australia: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has successfully secured an engineering, procurement and construction contract for the 227 MW Collector Wind farm, to be developed by RATCH-Australia Corporation. The contract includes the supply of Vestas’ 4 MW wind turbines and a long-term, full scope service agreement with an energy-based availability guarantee. This site-specific solution has been designed to maximise annual … Continue reading Wind energy in Australia: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingVattenfall and Microsoft collaborate to enable low-carbon datacenters in Sweden
Microsoft today announced plans for their future datacenters in Gävle and Sandviken, north of Stockholm, to be among the most sustainably designed and operated to date. The company stated it is working with Vattenfall to power the future datacenters with 100 percent renewable energy and to develop innovative solutions to reduce their carbon footprint. The … Continue reading Vattenfall and Microsoft collaborate to enable low-carbon datacenters in Sweden
Continue readingVestas secures 147 MW wind energy order of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
EDF Renewables in Brazil has placed a wind power order for the 147 MW Folha Larga wind farm to be located at the municipality of Campo Formoso, in the state of Bahia. The contract includes the supply and installation of 35 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines with 105m hub height. The nacelles will be manufactured at … Continue reading Vestas secures 147 MW wind energy order of V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in Brazil
Continue readingWind Power Industry creates Africa Task Force to speed up development
GWEC CEO Ben Backwell said: “Africa has a unique opportunity to leap-frog obsolete fossil fuel generation and create the power generation it needs from wind power and other renewables technologies. The continent has the resources and the human talent and skills to make this happen, and there is a huge pool of capital looking for the opportunity to invest. If we can help create the right regulatory frameworks and knowledge transfer, Africa’s growing economies will soon be powered by cheap, efficient wind power.”
Continue readingNordex to install a 198 MW wind farm in the USA
Nordex has received an order from an international project developer in the United States. Starting in the spring of 2020 the company will be installing a wind farm with 63 AW125/3150 wind turbines with a combined rated output of 198 megawatts.
Continue readingNinh Thuan province builds more solar, wind power projects in Vietnam
The central province of Ninh Thuan aims to become a renewable-energy centre of the country, with assistance from the central government’s preferential policies. Bui Nhat Quang, Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said at a recent conference on renewable energy held in the province that the development of renewable energy such as wind and … Continue reading Ninh Thuan province builds more solar, wind power projects in Vietnam
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