Land use is a critical factor in the location of renewable energy facilities and is often scrutinised due to perceived conflicts with other land demands. Meanwhile, substantial areas are devoted to activities such as golf, which are accessible only to a select few and have a significant environmental and territorial footprint. Our study shows that … Continue reading Countries around the world use more land for golf courses than wind power or photovoltaic solar energy
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BloombergNEF: 10 things to watch in the wind energy sector in 2025
Cristian Bogdan Dinca, onshore wind analyst at BloombergNEF, has shared on his LinkedIn account the 10 key trends to watch in the wind sector this year. Here are the first five, and you can check out the rest on his LinkedIn account.
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Iberdrola and Kansai expand their strategic alliance to accelerate electrification in different countries
Iberdrola and the Japanese electricity company Kansai announced today the extension of their strategic alliance with the aim of accelerating electrification globally. This collaboration will focus on various electricity grid and renewable energy projects in different countries. Both companies see this new agreement as a strategic milestone that will allow them to jointly explore other … Continue reading Iberdrola and Kansai expand their strategic alliance to accelerate electrification in different countries
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China’s electricity expert talks about wind power, solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage in the country
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the leading experts on electrical generation in China to discuss the absurd scales of all forms of electrical generation and storage. In the first half of our conversation, we talked coal, gas, and nuclear. In the second half — lightly edited transcript below — … Continue reading China’s electricity expert talks about wind power, solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage in the country
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Kosovo receives four applications for wind power auction
German, Kosovar, French and Turkish companies submitted documentation to qualify for the first wind power auction in Kosovo*. The plan is for the government to have a share of up to 49% in selected projects. The Ministry of Economy of Kosovo* has publicly opened the applications within the qualifications call for the first wind power … Continue reading Kosovo receives four applications for wind power auction
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UK unveils CfD reforms aimed at boosting offshore wind energy
The UK government is trying to pave the way for more offshore wind projects, and today launched a consultation on proposed reforms for this year’s AR7 Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction. The UK is already home to the world’s three largest operational offshore wind farm projects, but must secure more to deliver clean energy by … Continue reading UK unveils CfD reforms aimed at boosting offshore wind energy
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Canada’s wind, solar, and energy storage capacity grows 46% in five years, reports CanREA
The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) announced that Canada’s wind, solar, and energy storage sectors have grown by 46% in the last five years, with an installed capacity of more than 24 GW at the end of 2024. CanREA released these statistics in a report marking its fifth anniversary. (On July 1, 2020, the Canadian … Continue reading Canada’s wind, solar, and energy storage capacity grows 46% in five years, reports CanREA
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Vietnam to develop offshore wind power after 2030
The Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade has proposed delaying the development of offshore wind power until after 2030, instead of meeting the initial target of 6,000 MW within the next five years. At a meeting of the appraisal council for the revised National Power Development Plan VIII (PDP VIII) on Wednesday, Minister of Industry … Continue reading Vietnam to develop offshore wind power after 2030
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Mingyang Smart Energy to build 425 MW wind and photovoltaic plants in Sindh
The Chinese company Mingyang Smart Energy Group Co., Ltd. and the Energy Department of Sindh signed the strategic cooperation agreement to enhance clean energy collaboration. Under the agreement, Mingyang Smart Energy will construct a 350MW wind-solar integrated power storage project and a 75MW wind power project in Sindh. These projects are expected to be completed … Continue reading Mingyang Smart Energy to build 425 MW wind and photovoltaic plants in Sindh
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The best wind turbines and innovations of 2024
Every year, the specialized media Windpower Monthly presents the prestigious “Wind Turbines of the Year” awards, considered among the most recognized in the industry. These awards provide a global perspective on the trends shaping the sector, from new models to the latest technological innovations. Although the detailed reports and in-depth insights are behind a paywall, … Continue reading The best wind turbines and innovations of 2024
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Türkiye to install 1 GW wind energy capacity in 2025
After 2026, energy storage systems to debut, enhancing grid stability and optimizing use of wind power. Türkiye’s wind energy installation is forecast to increase by 1 gigawatts (GW) in 2025 to reach 14 GW. The country currently has 13 GW of installed capacity with plans to raise its solar and wind energy installed capacity to … Continue reading Türkiye to install 1 GW wind energy capacity in 2025
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Acwa Power signs 2 GW Egypt wind power contract
ACWA Power Signs USD 2.3 billion Deal to Develop the Largest Wind Farm in Egypt.The PPA with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company comprises of a 2.0 GW Wind Project, surpassing ACWA Power’s existing 1.1 GW Suez Wind Farm.ACWA Power, the world’s largest private water desalination company, leader in energy transition, and first mover into green … Continue reading Acwa Power signs 2 GW Egypt wind power contract
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The first wind turbine branded Nordex
Just one year after Nordex was established 1985, the very first Nordex-branded turbine was installed in 1986: the N27. With its 250kW generator, it was the world’s most powerful turbine at that time. A light-wind version of the N27 with 150kW followed. Developed by the visionary brothers Carsten and Jens Pedersen and Nordex’s inaugural employee, … Continue reading The first wind turbine branded Nordex
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DNV launches joint industry project on ground investigations for offshore wind turbines
DNV has launched a joint industry project to collaborate in delivering a recommended practice that provides clear guidance on the expectations for projects adopting a holistic approach to improve ground characterization for offshore wind developments. This initiative will be part of the ambitious join industry project (JIP) Ground Investigation for Floating Wind (GIFT). DNV has … Continue reading DNV launches joint industry project on ground investigations for offshore wind turbines
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The big question for onshore wind: what to do with ageing wind turbines?
With wind power a foundation of the energy transition, we forecast how the ageing global fleet will be addressed. As the global onshore wind energy sector matures, the industry faces the challenge of how to manage ageing turbines as they reach the end of their operational lives. Our latest forecast for the market shows that … Continue reading The big question for onshore wind: what to do with ageing wind turbines?
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Siemens Gamesa to expand its blade manufacturing plant in France for 14 MW wind turbines
Siemens Gamesa is committing around EUR 200 million to expand its offshore wind blade factory in Le Havre, France, to support the production of blades for 14 MW wind turbines.The expanded facility will focus on producing 115-metre-long blades (B115) for 14 MW turbines, with more than 16 GW of firm orders secured, according to the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa to expand its blade manufacturing plant in France for 14 MW wind turbines
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Ørsted starts offshore construction of 920 MW offshore wind farms in Taiwan
Ørsted now commences the offshore construction for the Greater Changhua 2b and 4 offshore wind farms in Taiwan. The landmark project will deliver 920 MW of clean energy, which significantly contribute to Taiwan’s energy transition goal. The Greater Changhua 2b and 4 wind farms will use the piling-free technology of suction bucket jacket foundation technology … Continue reading Ørsted starts offshore construction of 920 MW offshore wind farms in Taiwan
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Japan’s installed wind power hit 5.8 GW in 2024
Japan has installed 703.3 MW of new wind turbines in 2024, bringing the total wind power capacity in operation to 5,840.4 MW, the Japan Wind Power Association (JWPA) announced citing preliminary data. A total of 170 wind turbines comprising 23 new wind farms were connected to the grid in 2024. With these additions, Japan ended … Continue reading Japan’s installed wind power hit 5.8 GW in 2024
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The Xunta is launching the repowering of the 25 oldest wind farms in Galicia, which will allow the removal of 800 wind turbines
The regional minister for Economy and Industry, María Jesús Lorenzana, today visited one of the five wind farms currently in Galicia that have already been repowered in Zas. Of those 25 wind farms that are more than 25 years old, five are already being voluntarily repowered, and the remaining 20 have a period of 18 … Continue reading The Xunta is launching the repowering of the 25 oldest wind farms in Galicia, which will allow the removal of 800 wind turbines
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The Spanish Wind Energy Association urges the Government to transpose the community regulations during 2025
“Spain must implement the “higher public interest” in wind energy projects and transpose it into Spanish regulations during 2025 so that the wind energy sector can develop.” This is one of the requests that the directors of the Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) have made to the Government in the Ondas del Viento program.The European … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association urges the Government to transpose the community regulations during 2025
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