European electricity markets prices continued to fall thanks to wind energy and lower gas prices. In the third week of September, European electricity markets prices fell in a generalised way, continuing the trend of the two previous weeks. The drop in gas prices was once again one of the causes of these declines, to which … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in European electricity markets
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The renewable energy auction of electro?intensive consumers is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023
The situation of electro?intensive consumers in the midst of the energy crisis is very delicate. Given the lack of offers at sufficiently competitive prices, the electro?intensive industry is preparing its own PPA auction for renewable energy projects to cover part of its electricity demand for the next twelve years. On September 15, the 25th edition … Continue reading The renewable energy auction of electro?intensive consumers is scheduled for the first quarter of 2023
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Taiwan: Siemens Gamesa to massively expand offshore nacelle manufacturing activities
Successful offshore wind power nacelle facility to be tripled in size to around 90,000 square meters. Local manufacturing of SG 14-222 DD offshore wind turbines to take place; employment to also more than triple.Intended to initially supply machines for 1,044 MW Hai Long offshore wind power projects; prepared for future projects in Taiwan and Asia … Continue reading Taiwan: Siemens Gamesa to massively expand offshore nacelle manufacturing activities
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Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil
Polimix Energia Ltda has signed an agreement with Vestas for the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the Mundo Novo wind farm located in São Miguel do Gostoso in the municipality of Rio Grande do Norte in the northeast of Brazil. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil
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Governor Dan McKee, Sens. Reed and Whitehouse, BOEM Director Lefton to Keynote American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference 2022
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the conference agenda and keynote speakers for its Offshore WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition, held October 18-19 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. U.S. offshore wind development is a once-in-a-generation opportunity, and momentum continues leading into ACP’s Offshore WINDPOWER this fall with the White House setting a target last week of … Continue reading Governor Dan McKee, Sens. Reed and Whitehouse, BOEM Director Lefton to Keynote American Clean Power Offshore WINDPOWER Conference 2022
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Enertrag inaugurates 186 MW Dunowo wind farm in Poland
With the inauguration of the Dunowo project, which consists of the two wind fields Dargikowo and Karlino, ENERTRAG has commissioned one of the largest wind projects in Poland and the largest ENERTRAG project to date. The Dunowo wind project is located near the city of Koszalin in northwestern Poland and was successfully commissioned in the … Continue reading Enertrag inaugurates 186 MW Dunowo wind farm in Poland
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Two offshore wind farms are planned in Finland
Eolus is investigating the prerequisites for constructing two offshore wind farms in the finnish Bothnian sea. Eolus has applied for permission to the Finnish Government to investigate the conditions for establishing offshore wind power projects located in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. Permission for investigation is expected within the coming year. One of the sea areas … Continue reading Two offshore wind farms are planned in Finland
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Enercon France announces signing of a contract for a 14 MW wind farm with developer Valorem
ENERCON France has recently signed a contract with Valorem for the installation of 6 E-82 E4 wind energy converters on the site of Ceilhes-et-Rocozels (Hérault, France) with a total capacity of 14.1 MW. This is the first collaboration between ENERCON and VALOREM. Philippe TAVERNIER, Deputy General Manager of the VALOREM Group comments: ‘We are delighted … Continue reading Enercon France announces signing of a contract for a 14 MW wind farm with developer Valorem
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Nordex Group receives order from wpd for 31.5 MW in Germany
Nordex has received an order for 31.5 MW in Germany from its regular customer wpd. The Nordex Group is supplying seven N149/4.X turbines of the Delta4000 series for the “Kantow” wind farm. The order also includes a premium service contract for the maintenance of the turbines over 15 years with an extension option for a … Continue reading Nordex Group receives order from wpd for 31.5 MW in Germany
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New global alliance taps into offshore wind’s enormous potential
IRENA, GWEC & the Government of Denmark launch the Global Offshore Wind Alliance to drive installed global offshore wind capacity up 670% – from 57 GW in 2021 to 380 GW in 2030. Offshore wind has enormous untapped potential to drive the global energy transition and tackle the climate and energy crises. A new multi-stakeholder … Continue reading New global alliance taps into offshore wind’s enormous potential
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International ‘Collaboration Gap’ Threatens to Undermine Climate Progress and Delay Net Zero
New report sets out urgent priorities to rapidly make more clean technologies the most affordable options in key sectors. Against the backdrop of the energy crisis and the threat of a global food crisis, expert authors urge leaders at COP27 to follow through on actions that would accelerate progress towards net zero emissions by decades, … Continue reading International ‘Collaboration Gap’ Threatens to Undermine Climate Progress and Delay Net Zero
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Naturgy and Equinor advance in their alliance in offshore wind power and project a wind farm of 200 MW in the Canary Islands
The two energy companies have an agreement to work together in the analysis and search for opportunities for offshore wind power in Spain, whose first auction will foreseeably be in the waters of the Islands. Naturgy and Equinor are working together on the development of the Floating Offshore Wind Canarias (FOWCA) project, with which they … Continue reading Naturgy and Equinor advance in their alliance in offshore wind power and project a wind farm of 200 MW in the Canary Islands
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Hempel launches its first leading edge protection coating for wind blades
Hempel, the leading coatings supplier to the wind energy industry, today announced the launch of Hempablade Edge 171, a new coating for leading edge protection (LEP) on wind turbine rotor blades. With the highest rain erosion performance data on the market for a liquid LEP, and some of the lowest dry film thicknesses, Hempablade Edge … Continue reading Hempel launches its first leading edge protection coating for wind blades
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Mercedes-Benz plans to install wind turbines of more than 100 MW
Mercedes-Benz is taking another big step towards achieving its climate goals, as the automaker announced its plans to install a “double-digit” number of wind turbines at its Papenburg test track in Northern Germany. The new wind farm expects to generate over 100 MW output by 2025, amounting to over 15% of Mercedes-Benz’s annual electricity usage … Continue reading Mercedes-Benz plans to install wind turbines of more than 100 MW
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Ørsted completes acquisition of German and French onshore wind platform Ostwind
Ørsted has today completed the acquisition of a 100 % equity interest in OSTWIND Erneuerbare Energien GmbH, OSTWINDpark Rotmainquelle GmbH & Co. KG, OSTWIND International S.A.S., and OSTWIND Engineering S.A.S. from OSTWIND AG, a holding company located in Regensburg, Germany. Ørsted has entered into an agreement with Ostwind, a German developer, owner, and operator of … Continue reading Ørsted completes acquisition of German and French onshore wind platform Ostwind
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Vestas receives order for 104 MW of wind power in Spain
Vestas has received an order for 104 MW for the Pinta y Guindalera wind farm, which will be located in Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service agreement. The request has been made … Continue reading Vestas receives order for 104 MW of wind power in Spain
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OW East, LLC Announces Name of New York Bight Project as BLUEPOINT WIND
Ocean Winds East, LLC, (OW East) today announced Bluepoint Wind as the official name of its planned offshore wind power project in the New York Bight. The project will be located 38 nautical miles off the coast of New York and 53 nautical miles off the coast of New Jersey and will be able to … Continue reading OW East, LLC Announces Name of New York Bight Project as BLUEPOINT WIND
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Vietnam to reduce coal use and increase wind power by 2030
Vietnam will focus on reducing coal power sources by 2030, while increasing the use of wind power, according to the National Power Development Plan for the period 2021-2030, with a vision to 2045 (Power Planning VIII).Consequently, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce will review ongoing coal projects facing implementation difficulties to discuss their feasibility. In … Continue reading Vietnam to reduce coal use and increase wind power by 2030
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Netherlands offshore wind energy target: 70 GW by 2050
The Dutch cabinet has set an offshore wind power target of 70 GW by 2050 to increase sustainability and increase hydrogen production. These plans are based on the assumption of generating around 50 GW of wind power in 2040 and the cabinet is already working to deliver 21 GW by 2030, which is about 75% … Continue reading Netherlands offshore wind energy target: 70 GW by 2050
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EDP Renewables inaugurates a new wind farm in Italy
The inauguration ceremony was attended by EDPR CEO Miguel Stilwell d’Andrade, together with EDPR COO for Europe and Latam Duarte Bello, and EDPR Italy General Manager Roberto Pasqua. The undertaking reflects EDPR’s commitment to the energy transition and energy independence of Italy and Europe. The facility, which is situated in the center of Basilicata, has … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates a new wind farm in Italy
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