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Vestas secures wind energy order for 420 MW of V120-2.2 MW wind turbines in USA

Vestas has received an order for 420 MW of V120-2.2 MW wind turbines for a wind farm in the USA. The order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines. Deliveries are expected in the second quarter of 2020, with commissioning expected in the fourth quarter of 2020. The project and customer are undisclosed at … Continue reading Vestas secures wind energy order for 420 MW of V120-2.2 MW wind turbines in USA

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Wind energy generated 24,8% of electricity in Spain in april

Renewable energies accounted for 41.9% of electricity demand in Spain in April 2019: wind power 24.8%, concentrated solar power or solar thermal 2% and photovoltaic 3.4%.   Generation structure of April 2019 Wind power generation was the leading technology for monthly electricity production in the Peninsula and represented 24.8% of the total. 41.9% of the … Continue reading Wind energy generated 24,8% of electricity in Spain in april

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Communities benefit from wind power

COMMUNITIES are celebrating another funding windfall thanks to two renewable energy schemes, which in future will operate under the same Community Benefit Society (CBS). A £1.44m loan has allowed Resilient Energy Alvington Court Renewables (REACR) to boost its community owned renewables portfolio through the acquisition of Resilient Energy Great Dunkilns (REGD) in St Briavels. Both … Continue reading Communities benefit from wind power

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Vestas – Interim financial report, first quarter 2019

Revenue on par with last year’s first quarter while earnings and free cash flow decreased. Solid order intake and combined order backlog at all-time high level. Guidance for 2019 maintained.  In the first quarter of 2019, Vestas generated revenue of EUR 1,730m – an increase of 2 percent compared to the year-earlier period. EBIT before … Continue reading Vestas – Interim financial report, first quarter 2019

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Pöyry to work in one of the biggest wind farm projects in Thailand

The 260 MW Hanuman Wind Farm Project owned by the Energy Absolute Public Company Limited (EA), the largest renewable energy company in the SET, chose Pöyry as its engineering provider to contribute engineering services for the WTG erection and commissioning of the wind farms. Recently entered commercial operation, the 260 MW Hanuman Wind Farm Project, … Continue reading Pöyry to work in one of the biggest wind farm projects in Thailand

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Emerson and Vayu Form Alliance to Optimize Wind Energy Farms with Machine Learning

Integrated technology solution minimizes energy loss, maximizes clean energy output and revenue for wind farm operators Emerson (EMR) has formed an alliance with Vayu, a Ystrategies Corp. (YSTR) company, to provide automation technology solutions for wind farm energy optimization in the Americas, Caribbean and Europe. The three-year collaboration combines the advanced power applications and networking … Continue reading Emerson and Vayu Form Alliance to Optimize Wind Energy Farms with Machine Learning

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PSI Repair Services Surpasses 40,000 Repaired Wind Turbine Parts Milestone

Visit PSI in Booth 1808 at the WINDPOWER Conference in Houston to learn about the latest repair and engineering services available to Wind Farm Operators. PSI Repair Services, Inc., a subsidiary of Phillips Service Industries and leading independent service provider (ISP) to the wind energy industry, announced today that it recently surpassed 40,000 repaired wind … Continue reading PSI Repair Services Surpasses 40,000 Repaired Wind Turbine Parts Milestone

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Navarre streamlines the authorization of wind power

With its entry into force, the General Directorate in the field of energy will be the only administrative interlocutor of the promoters and the demand for PSIS to wind energy will be eliminated. The Government of Navarre has approved, in its session today, a regional decree that streamlines the authorization of wind turbines in Navarre. … Continue reading Navarre streamlines the authorization of wind power

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Anders Runevad to step down as Vestas CEO

Vestas today announces that Anders Runevad is stepping down as Group Chief Executive Officer and President of Vestas on 01 August 2019, and will be replaced by Henrik Andersen, currently Group CEO of Hempel A/S and member of Vestas’ Board of Directors. The appointment follows Vestas’ long-term succession planning, which will see Anders Runevad staying … Continue reading Anders Runevad to step down as Vestas CEO

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New Task Force to tackle aviation-related issues in wind energy

WindEurope has launched a new Aviation Task Force, gathering a wide range of stakeholders to tackle one of the major challenge areas for wind power today. The launch of the Aviation Task Force is timely: according to many in the wind turbines sector, aviation-related issues are now the leading cause of permitting problems across several … Continue reading New Task Force to tackle aviation-related issues in wind energy

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The cost of generating wind energy and solar power has fallen

It’s the moment the global sustainable energy market has been waiting for. Battery technology, the essential element in ensuring continuity of supply from weather-dependent sources such as wind and solar, has suddenly become cost competitive. Since 2010, the benchmark price for solar has dropped 84%, offshore wind by more than half and onshore wind by … Continue reading The cost of generating wind energy and solar power has fallen

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IEA publishes new review of Morocco’s energy policies’s energy policies

Morocco is pursuing an ambitious energy transition pathway. But reductions in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, in line with the country’s commitments to the Paris Agreement, will require the scaling up of private and public investments. The IEA’s review provides detailed recommendations to maintain the momentum for reform and increase ambitions for the country’s energy … Continue reading IEA publishes new review of Morocco’s energy policies’s energy policies

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Siemens Gamesa increased net income in the first half to €67 million, with a record wind energy order backlog of €23.6 billion

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) today reported the results of the first half (October-March) and the second quarter (January-March) of fiscal year (FY) 2019. Revenue increased by 6% year-on-year in the first half of FY 2019, to €4,651 million and by 7% in the second quarter, to €2,389 million, supported by strong performance in Offshore … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa increased net income in the first half to €67 million, with a record wind energy order backlog of €23.6 billion

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Siemens Gamesa, first global wind turbine manufacturer with an investment grade rating

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has become the first wind turbine manufacturer to attain an investment grade rating. The company obtained a BBB- long-term credit rating, with positive outlook, from Standard & Poor’s (S&P), and a Baa3 outlook stable rating from Moody’s. Siemens Gamesa has debuted in the public rating arena within investment grade. S&P … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa, first global wind turbine manufacturer with an investment grade rating

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Wind energy in Spain: Navarre authorizes four new wind power plants

Each wind farm consists of eight wind turbines with an annual production equivalent to the electricity consumption per year of 25,000 homes. The Government of Navarre has authorized the construction of four wind farms in the municipalities of Cadreita and Valtierra. Each of the facilities consists of eight wind turbines, with a total production of … Continue reading Wind energy in Spain: Navarre authorizes four new wind power plants

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AC Energy to build wind farm in Vietnam

Ayala Corp said Monday its energy unit would build a wind farm in Vietnam’s southeast coast, the first phase of which will cost $92 million. AC Energy signed a shareholder’s agreement with The Blue Circle for the Mui Ne Wind Farm Binh Thuan province. The first phase will have 40 megawatts in capacity, which can … Continue reading AC Energy to build wind farm in Vietnam

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Hawaii aims for 100% renewables

The US State of Hawaii has been an innovator in renewable energy in recent years and has steadily been reducing its heavily reliance upon fossil fuels to supply its electricity needs, But still 70% of its electricity is supplied by oil.[1] In 2014, a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2045 was set for the … Continue reading Hawaii aims for 100% renewables

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Offshore wind power contracts pledged for Scottish companies

Mr Mackay said: “Scotland has all the natural resources to make it an ideal location for offshore wind but recent projects have failed to deliver significant economic opportunities for Scottish businesses. “I will continue to champion the strengthens and potential of our indigenous supply chain. But now it is time for the offshore sector to … Continue reading Offshore wind power contracts pledged for Scottish companies

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‘Wind Turbines Don’t Cause Cancer, They Cause Jobs’: 2020 Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee

“Wind turbines don’t cause cancer. Trump is wrong. They cause jobs,” he said during a chat on ‘Real Time.’ California Governor – and 2020 presidential candidate – Jay Inslee is taking aim at President Trump’s stance on the environment as the mounts his campaign to unseat the Republican incumbent. During an interview with Bill Maher … Continue reading ‘Wind Turbines Don’t Cause Cancer, They Cause Jobs’: 2020 Presidential Candidate Jay Inslee

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WINDPOWER 2019: Wind energy + new customers

WINDPOWER 2019 is in just two weeks! That gives you 14 days to get your schedule together to ensure a successful event. Every year CEOs tell us WINDPOWER is the most important four days in their business cycle. There is no other time that you can meet with every customer, every supplier and every partner … Continue reading WINDPOWER 2019: Wind energy + new customers

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