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Wind energy breaking new ground

Wind energy continues to expand all over the world. It’s at the heart of government thinking on the energy transition. The technology continues to evolve and the costs continue to fall. And crucially it’s now moving beyond the power sector, and we’re beginning to think how wind can help decarbonise heating, transport and industrial processes. … Continue reading Wind energy breaking new ground

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Senvion signs 205 MW wind energy project in Chile

Senvion has signed a conditional contract with GPG and Grupo Ibereólica Renovables for the supply of wind turbines with a total wind power capacity of 204.7 MW. The Cabo Leones II wind farm is located in the Atacama region and is Senvion’s largest project in Chile. The contract includes the supply of 89 Senvion 2.3M130 … Continue reading Senvion signs 205 MW wind energy project in Chile

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Mitsui & Co. invests in Taiwanese offshore wind energy developer Yushan Energy Taiwan

Mitsui & Co., Ltd. completed all necessary procedures to enter into a definitive agreement to acquire a 50% share of Yushan Energy Taiwan Co., from Singapore’s Yushan Energy Co., a subsidiary of Enterprize Energy Group. Yushan Energy Taiwan Co. is currently developing an off-shore wind power plant in Taiwan, the company said in its press … Continue reading Mitsui & Co. invests in Taiwanese offshore wind energy developer Yushan Energy Taiwan

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Dominion Seeks Approval for Experimental Wind Turbines

Dominion Energy Virginia has submitted to the State Corporation Commission a proposal to build two wind-generating turbines 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach — arguably the most expensive research project ever funded by the Commonwealth. The experimental turbines will not produce 12 megawatts of electricity at a remotely economic cost. But they will … Continue reading Dominion Seeks Approval for Experimental Wind Turbines

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Dominion Energy Advance Offshore Wind Power Development

Approval sought to build two, 6-megawatt wind turbines off Virginia’s coast- $300 million project would be first constructed in a federal lease area- Research vessel to perform underwater studies before construction begins- Unique project one of many enabled by the Grid Transformation & Security Act. Dominion Energy Virginia and Denmark-based energy company ?rsted took significant … Continue reading Dominion Energy Advance Offshore Wind Power Development

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Pattern starts on new wind power plant in New Mexico

The Eastern New Mexico News reports officials celebrated Thursday the start of work on a new wind project in Grady, New Mexico. The San Francisco-based Pattern Energy, an affiliate of Pattern Development, is helping construct the 221-megawatt project and it’s expected to power around 90,000 homes each year. Facility Manager Ben Givens said the new … Continue reading Pattern starts on new wind power plant in New Mexico

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Northam announces Coastal Virginia offshore wind energy demonstration project

Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Dominion Energy is filing for State Corporation Commission approval to proceed with construction of the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind demonstration project. Dominion Energy is partnering with Ørsted, a Denmark-based energy company, to build the demonstration project, consisting of two six-megawatt wind turbines located approximately 27 miles off the coast … Continue reading Northam announces Coastal Virginia offshore wind energy demonstration project

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Innergex becomes owner of the five Cartier wind farms

Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce that it has signed a final agreement to acquire TransCanada’s 62% interest in five wind farms in the Gaspé peninsula in Quebec known as Baie-des-Sables, Carleton, Gros-Morne, L’Anse-à-Valleau and Montagne Sèche (the “Cartier Wind Farms”), as well as its 50% interest … Continue reading Innergex becomes owner of the five Cartier wind farms

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Alliant Energy Plans To Double Wind Energy, Eliminate Coal

Alliant Energy is the parent company of two public utility companies–Interstate Power and Light Company (IPL) and Wisconsin Power and Light Company (WPL)–and of Alliant Energy Resources, Inc. (AER), the parent company of Alliant Energy’s non-regulated operations. Alliant Energy today released its Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) and announced its goal to cut carbon emissions 80 … Continue reading Alliant Energy Plans To Double Wind Energy, Eliminate Coal

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Cactus Flats Wind Energy Plant in Texas is operational

“Cactus Flats highlights Southern Power’s ongoing commitment to the development of wind energy, and we are pleased to see this project achieve commercial operation,” said Southern Power President and CEO Mark Lantrip. “We look forward to supporting our customers’ sustainability efforts through the delivery of clean, safe, reliable and affordable wholesale energy.” Southern Power, a … Continue reading Cactus Flats Wind Energy Plant in Texas is operational

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Van Oord named preferred contractor for Fryslân nearshore wind farm

Supply of 89 SWT-DD-130 wind turbines with a total rated power output of over 380 MW. The consortium of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy and Van Oord has been selected by Windpark Fryslân B.V. as the preferred contractor for the construction of the Fryslân nearshore wind farm. The wind farm will contain 89 wind turbines with … Continue reading Van Oord named preferred contractor for Fryslân nearshore wind farm

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Two companies to build wind energy plants in Odesa region for 200 MW

According to UWEA estimates, the total investment in these two wind farm projects will be about EUR 270 million. Ukraine Power Resources and Yuzhne Energy intend to build wind power plants with an installed capacity of 120 and 72 megawatts in the Lymansky district of Odesa region, the press service of the Ukrainian Wind Energy … Continue reading Two companies to build wind energy plants in Odesa region for 200 MW

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Karelia’s first wind energy plant to be built on White Sea

The first wind power plant in Karelia will be built on the White Sea. Investments in the Russian-Chinese project will make 9 billion rubles ($142 million), the Region’s head Artur Parfyonchikov said in an interview with TASS on Thursday. “Presently, the most promising is a Russian-Chinese project on wind generation – on construction of a … Continue reading Karelia’s first wind energy plant to be built on White Sea

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Vestas secures 184 MW wind power order from Xcel Energy in Minnesota

The wind energy order includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as well as a 10-year service agreement, designed to ensure optimised performance for the lifetime of the project. Turbine delivery will begin in the third quarter of 2019. Vestas has received an order for 184 MW of V120-2.2 MW turbines delivered in 2.0 … Continue reading Vestas secures 184 MW wind power order from Xcel Energy in Minnesota

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EDP Renewables, Facebook Partner to Develop New Wind Farm

Long-term power purchase agreement will bring the Headwaters II Wind Farm to Randolph County, Indiana, in 2020. EDP Renewables, SA (EDPR), through its fully-owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), announces that it has secured a 139 megawatt (MW) 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Facebook for the energy produced from its Headwaters … Continue reading EDP Renewables, Facebook Partner to Develop New Wind Farm

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SENER & ACCIONA start the salt melting process at Concentrated Solar Power Kathu Solar Park

SENER and ACCIONA Industrial have achieved another relevant milestone initiating the salt melting process at the Kathu Solar Park Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) plant. The molten salt will be used to store heat from the solar field that can later be recovered to produce steam and generate electricity in the absence of solar radiation, extending … Continue reading SENER & ACCIONA start the salt melting process at Concentrated Solar Power Kathu Solar Park

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RanaWorks’ offshore wind farm in Germany

RanaWorks’ contracted the all-round installation support above water line during the installation of an offshore wind farm in German territorial waters. Structural repairs, installation of safety equipment and paint repairs are all combined in this assignment. The work will be executed at height by using working at height and rope access techniques. “This new order … Continue reading RanaWorks’ offshore wind farm in Germany

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Enel Green Power Signs Project Financing for 700 MW of New Wind Power Projects in South Africa

Enel Green Power RSA (“EGP RSA”), the Enel Group’s South African renewables company, signed with senior lenders Nedbank Limited and Absa[1] all project financing agreements for up to 950 million euros, namely up to 80% of the overall investment of around 1.2 billion euros on a portfolio of five new wind projects, totalling roughly 700 … Continue reading Enel Green Power Signs Project Financing for 700 MW of New Wind Power Projects in South Africa

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New Mexico wind energy company strikes deal with California

The company behind it, Pattern Energy Group, already operates one wind farm in eastern New Mexico sending power to California, and another is under construction. The deal is part of California’s goal to get 50 percent of electricity from renewable sources within the next couple of years. New Mexico wind is set to provide more … Continue reading New Mexico wind energy company strikes deal with California

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Mercedes Benz has announced Europe’s first automotive PPA with a Polish wind farm

It is also the first such deal signed in Poland. Mercedes Benz will buy electricity generated at the 45MW wind farm to power its manufacturing facility in Jawor, 10km away from the wind farm. The longer-term goal is to source all of its power needs from renewables. The Taczalin wind farm has been operational since … Continue reading Mercedes Benz has announced Europe’s first automotive PPA with a Polish wind farm

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