Off the east coast of Scotland, in water more than 300 feet deep, five towering turbines weighing thousands of tons float in the North Sea. Installed in 2017, the turbines power about 36,000 homes a year. Wind farms have been erected on land and at sea for decades, but Hywind Scotland, operated by Norwegian oil … Continue reading Floating Wind Turbines Buoy Hopes of Expanding Renewable Energy
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New global ‘Wind Atlas’ boosts wind power
Wind energy scientists at Cornell University have released a new global wind atlas – a digital compendium filled with documented extreme wind speeds for all parts of the world – to help engineers select the turbines in any given region and accelerate the development of sustainable energy. This wind atlas is the first publicly available, … Continue reading New global ‘Wind Atlas’ boosts wind power
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Vattenfall issues EUR 500 million green bond
Vattenfall has issued a new EUR 500 million green senior bond. The issue was oversubscribed by more than 3.5 times. Vattenfall now has three green bonds outstanding with a total size of EUR 1.5 billion. The proceeds from the bond issue will be earmarked for investments in the four eligible categories specified in Vattenfall’s Green … Continue reading Vattenfall issues EUR 500 million green bond
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GE Awarded DOE Grant to Research 3-D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
GE Research, GE Renewable Energy, and LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business were recently selected by the Department of Energy to research the design and manufacture of 3-D printed wind turbine blades. The GE business units will partner with the Oakridge National Lab and the National Renewable Energy Lab on a 25-month $6.7M … Continue reading GE Awarded DOE Grant to Research 3-D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
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The production from the Horns Rev 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark topped 10 billion kWh
Since HRH The Crown Prince inaugurated Ørsted’s offshore wind farm Horns Rev 2 in 2009, the 91 wind turbines at the 35 km2-sized wind farm have generated enough wind power to cover 3 % of the total Danish power consumption. On 17 September 2009, HRH The Crown Prince inaugurated the Horns Rev 2 Offshore Wind … Continue reading The production from the Horns Rev 2 Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark topped 10 billion kWh
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GE Awarded DOE Grant to Research 3-D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
Group will focus on using Additive Manufacturing to 3-D print blade tips, enabling the design of larger rotors Project will advance the competitiveness of both onshore and offshore wind energy GE Research, GE Renewable Energy, and LM Wind Power, a GE Renewable Energy business were recently selected by the Department of Energy to research the … Continue reading GE Awarded DOE Grant to Research 3-D Printing of Wind Turbine Blades
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Wind energy and solar power capacity in Spain
After some time, Spain has returned to the world top ten in terms of renewable capacity. But looking at the numbers in detail, its position in the ranking improves if each particular renewable technology is analyzed individually. Spain is, without a doubt, one of the great world powers in terms of installed power from renewable … Continue reading Wind energy and solar power capacity in Spain
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Suzlon announces Q3 FY21 Results
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, announced its third quarter results for the financial year 2020-21 (Q3 FY21). Ashwani Kumar, CEO, Suzlon Group said, “The theme of the Q3 of FY 21 has been ramping up of operations and getting business back on track. This quarter, we were able to increase our pace … Continue reading Suzlon announces Q3 FY21 Results
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South Korea plans 8.2GW wind power plant, ‘the world’s largest’
South Korean President Moon Jae-in has announced plans to build the world’s largest wind farm with an unprecedented 8,200 MW capacity using powerful wind turbines. Moon attended a signing ceremony in the southwestern coastal city of Sinan, where the project is expected to be based. According to Reuters, he unveiled the 48.5 trillion won (36.05 … Continue reading South Korea plans 8.2GW wind power plant, ‘the world’s largest’
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Iberdrola strengthens its commitment to offshore wind energy and acquires 3 GW in Ireland
The company already operates offshore wind farms in UK and German waters, with new developments in the UK, US and France · Including Ireland, Japan, Sweden and Poland, Iberdrola’s offshore wind pipeline now exceeds 30 GW. Iberdrola has added to its offshore wind ambitions, with entry into the market in Ireland, as the company seeks … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its commitment to offshore wind energy and acquires 3 GW in Ireland
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RWE’s preliminary earnings for fiscal 2020 exceed outlook
RWE’s operational performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 exceeded expectations. In particular, Supply & Trading performed far better towards year end than assumed. Overall, this resulted in an outperformance of the outlook for fiscal 2020, based on preliminary figures. RWE Group’s adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is expected to … Continue reading RWE’s preliminary earnings for fiscal 2020 exceed outlook
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The US wind energy industry closes a record in 2020
The U.S. wind energy industry had its strongest year ever in 2020 as the amount of new wind power capacity added increased by 85 percent over 2019. The industry added 16,913 megawatts (MW) of wind power capacity to the grid in 2020—enough to power more than 5 million American homes. Most of this growth came … Continue reading The US wind energy industry closes a record in 2020
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Vietnamese Quang Tri Province Approves Wind Power Projects
The Chairman of the People’s Committee of the Central Vietnamese province of Quang Tri, Vo Van Hung, signed the approval today to invest in three wind power projects with a total capital of almost 251 million dollars. Those wind power plants include Phong Nguyen, Phong Huy and Lien Lap, which comprise 12 wind turbines with … Continue reading Vietnamese Quang Tri Province Approves Wind Power Projects
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Denmark to build a North Sea island to serve as a wind power hub
Denmark has agreed to build an island in the North Sea that would gather and distribute electricity from wind energy farms.The 210-billion kroner ($34 billion) artificial island will be created about 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the country’s west coast and will connect to several European countries.The energy hub in the North Sea will be … Continue reading Denmark to build a North Sea island to serve as a wind power hub
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Vestas wins order for 30 MW wind power in Poland
Vestas has secured a contract to supply, install and commission 15 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines for a 30 MW project in Poland. The order includes a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement as well as a VestasOnline® Business SCADA solution, lowering turbine downtime and thus optimising the energy output. Deliveries and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 30 MW wind power in Poland
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Siemens Gamesa launches ambitious new diversity and inclusion action plan
The global renewable energy industry is growing at a faster rate than ever, creating more and more jobs throughout its supply chain requiring a diverse range of skills and experiences. The wind industry’s talent recruitment and hiring practices should reflect the industry’s role in driving sustainable and inclusive growth around the world. By tapping into … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa launches ambitious new diversity and inclusion action plan
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Spanish wind power appeals to establish adequate mechanisms to take care of its industrial value chain
At the first appointment of the wind sector in 2021, the conference ‘La Eólica y sus Mercados’, which the Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates today and tomorrow, experts from the sector will analyze renewable auctions, the next regulatory challenges and the market situation , among other outstanding topics. The Spanish wind energy sector considers it … Continue reading Spanish wind power appeals to establish adequate mechanisms to take care of its industrial value chain
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Vestas wind turbines for 75 MW of wind energy in Ireland
Vestas has secured an order for the 75 MW Cloncreen project in Ireland from the Irish climate solutions company Bord na Móna. The contract includes supply, installation and commissioning of 21 V136-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode in combination with a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, maximising power … Continue reading Vestas wind turbines for 75 MW of wind energy in Ireland
Continue readingVestas wins 36 MW order to extend wind farm in Scotland
Vestas has secured a 36 MW order for the second phase of the Sandy Knowe wind project in Scotland from ERG, one of the leading wind energy operators in the European market. The project will consist of ten V112-3.45 MW wind turbines in 3.6 MW operating mode. In November 2020, Vestas was awarded the contract … Continue reading Vestas wins 36 MW order to extend wind farm in Scotland
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IRENA and IHA Forge Partnership to Advance Sustainable Hydropower
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) collaborate to tackle climate change. In recognition of their shared objectives to increase the uptake of renewable energy, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the International Hydropower Association (IHA) have today signed a formal partnership agreement. Hydropower is the world’s largest source … Continue reading IRENA and IHA Forge Partnership to Advance Sustainable Hydropower
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