You probably already know plenty of easy ways to improve energy efficiency in your home. Turn off the light when you leave a room. Take shorter showers. That sort of thing. But you might not know there are simple things you can do today to help move America toward a clean energy future. Take a … Continue reading Three simple ways you can advance clean energy every day
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Loeriesfontein Wind Farm and the Khobab Wind Farm connect to Eskom grid
Last week, the Loeriesfontein Wind Farm and the Khobab Wind Farm, in the Northern Cape, marked a milestone as the wind farms officially connected to the Eskom grid. The wind farms have been synchronised via Eskom’s Helios Substation and commissioning of wind turbines is reported to have commenced. Commenting on the development, country construction manager … Continue reading Loeriesfontein Wind Farm and the Khobab Wind Farm connect to Eskom grid
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UK beats wind energy record
Renewables made up close to a third of electricity in the UK during the second quarter of 2017, breaking the country’s previous record (Q1 2017) for the highest percentage of electricity generated from sustainable sources. This is according to a recent government report. Wind energy saw the most growth, with onshore wind rising by 50 percent (2.0 TWh) to … Continue reading UK beats wind energy record
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Wind energy in Argentina: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
The Nordex Group has added a further chapter to its success story in Argentina with an order for 26 N131/3900 turbines for the “Pomona” wind farm. The contract will be executed on a full EPC basis, including civil and electrical engineering, procurement, construction and manufacturing, delivery and installation of the wind turbines. Preparations for construction … Continue reading Wind energy in Argentina: Nordex wind turbines for a wind farm
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DONG Energy to change company name to Ørsted
Following the profound strategic transformation from black to green energy and the recent divestment of the upstream oil and gas production, the name DONG Energy does not fit the company anymore. Consequently, DONG Energy has today called an Extraordinary General Meeting to ask the shareholders of the company to approve a change of the company … Continue reading DONG Energy to change company name to Ørsted
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WWEA and Yansa call for donations for Community Wind Farm as Earthquake Relief Project in Mexico
On 7 September, Southern Mexico was struck by a powerful 8.2-magnitude earthquake. Indigenous communities in Oaxaca and Chiapas, Mexico’s poorest states, were hit hardest by the disaster. Around a hundred thousand families lost their homes. The worst devastation happened in the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, an indigenous region where according to official figures, 50’000 homes were … Continue reading WWEA and Yansa call for donations for Community Wind Farm as Earthquake Relief Project in Mexico
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Wales’ largest onshore wind farm was officially opened
Vattenfall revealed a major boost for the Welsh economy at the inauguration. The Swedish energy group said that 52% of its £400mn investment to build the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Energy Project has gone to businesses in Wales, securing work for more than 1,000 workers in Wales over the past three years. The First Minister … Continue reading Wales’ largest onshore wind farm was officially opened
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Wind energy: Vestas wins 40 MW order from auction
The 40 MW order is for the Lavello wind park and is placed by Bel Lavello Vigi, a joint venture between Belenergia, mostly active in Italy, and Langa/Rgreen Invest, a leading French operator. The order takes Vestas’ announced orders in Italy in 2017 to 116 MW and order intake from Italian auctions to almost 790 … Continue reading Wind energy: Vestas wins 40 MW order from auction
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Wind power in Italy: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Two new orders in Italy underline Vestas’ leadership in the Italian market, where the company has close to 3.8 GW installed, representing over 40 percent of the country’s total wind capacity. The orders for 38 MW are for the Taverna Caduta and San Mauro projects that were amongst the winning wind projects at the … Continue reading Wind power in Italy: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Continue readingWind power in Argentina: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has won a 40 MW order that was awarded as part of Argentina’s RenovAr 1.5 auction. With this new project, Vestas has signed close to 700 MW in Argentina over the past twelve months. Parques Eólicos Vientos del Sur S.A., a subsidiary of Grupo Frali S.A., has placed an order to Vestas for the … Continue reading Wind power in Argentina: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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Wind energy in India: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
Atria Brindavan Power Private Limited places 40 MW firm and unconditional order for the first phase of the Basavane Bagewadi Wind Farm in the Bijapur district of Karnataka state. The order includes supply and installation of 18 V110-2.2 MW turbines, a 15-year full-scope Active Output Management 5000 (AOM5000) service agreement as well as a VestasOnline® … Continue reading Wind energy in India: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm
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AWEA statement on the DOE resiliency proposal
The following is a statement from Amy Farrell, Senior Vice President, Government and Public Affairs, for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) on the U.S. Department of Energy’s proposed rulemaking for the grid resiliency pricing rule: “We worry today’s proposal would upend competitive markets that save consumers billions of dollars a year. The best way … Continue reading AWEA statement on the DOE resiliency proposal
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Analyst software tool streamlines wind energy assessment
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, has launched WindFarmer: Analyst, its new software tool designed for optimised wind resource assessments. The software provides an intuitive step-by-step approach to calculating the potential energy yield of a wind farm project, delivering increased calculation transparency and accuracy. The new wind resource … Continue reading Analyst software tool streamlines wind energy assessment
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Vestas receives 174 MW wind energy order in the United States
MidAmerican Energy places 174 MW order for its 2,000 MW Wind XI project in Iowa. With reference to Vestas Wind Systems A/S’ company announcement No. 22/2016 of 17 June 2016, Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order from MidAmerican Energy Company, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, for 100 V110-2.0 MW turbines for the … Continue reading Vestas receives 174 MW wind energy order in the United States
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Wind energy supplied 15 of electricity in Spain in September
Renewable energies generated 30.3%, wind energy 15%, concentrated solar power (CSP) 3.4% and photovoltaic energy 3.9%. Wind energy production in September reached 2,764 GWh, up 7% on that of the same month last year, accounting for 15% of total production. 54.9% of electricity production this month came from technologies that do not emit CO2. Generation … Continue reading Wind energy supplied 15 of electricity in Spain in September
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Siemens Gamesa awarded 96.6 MW onshore wind power order in Norway
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy will supply the Sørfjord Vindpark onshore wind power plant in Northern Norway with 23 units of their Onshore Direct Drive OptimaFlex wind turbines. The SWT-DD-130 turbines will each feature a rated capacity of 4.2 MW and a 130 meter diameter rotor. All turbines will be installed on towers with 80 meter … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa awarded 96.6 MW onshore wind power order in Norway
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Offshore wind power plant of China Huaneng Group
Photo taken on Sept. 27, 2017 shows wind-mill generators in an offshore wind power plant in Rudong County of Nantong, east China’s Jiangsu Province. The offshore wind power plant of China Huaneng Group, which has a total installed capacity of 300 MW and is now under a full test run, will soon put into operation. … Continue reading Offshore wind power plant of China Huaneng Group
Continue readingWales’ biggest onshore wind farm to power 15% of Welsh households
Wales’ biggest onshore windfarm is set to provide enough electricity to power 15% of welsh households. There are 76 turbines at the £365 million site built between Neath and Aberdare. Vattenfall revealed a major boost for the Welsh economy at the inauguration. The Swedish energy group said that 52% of its £400mn investment to build … Continue reading Wales’ biggest onshore wind farm to power 15% of Welsh households
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WindEurope urges Estonia to stimulate regional cooperation on offshore wind power in the Baltic
The Baltic Sea is a promising market for offshore wind energy in Europe. The basin offers extremely favorable climate and logistical conditions such as strong and stable winds, low waves, shallow waters and close distances to shore. According to the recently launched WindEurope analysis on wind energy scenarios for 2030, the Baltic Sea, where 1.5 GW of offshore wind … Continue reading WindEurope urges Estonia to stimulate regional cooperation on offshore wind power in the Baltic
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Siemens Gamesa debuts in Pakistan with 25 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa has achieved a new milestone in its Asian strategy with its maiden order in Pakistan. The company, in consortium with Sumec Hardware and Tools, has secured an order from the independent power producer Zephyr Power for the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of a 50 MW wind farm in Gharo, in the district … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa debuts in Pakistan with 25 G114-2.0 MW wind turbines
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