The energy generated by three onshore wind farms will support the gas company’s operations in Spain and Portugal. Under the agreement, Iberdrola will supply Air Liquide with green electricity from 25 MW of wind farms in northern Spain. The energy will be supplied from three onshore wind projects to support the gas company’s operations in … Continue reading Iberdrola and Air Liquide Sign Wind Energy PPA
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Acciona Energía Awarded Energy Management Contract for Madrid City Council
The contract, which will run until January 31, 2030, continues the work the company has been doing since 2017, when it was first awarded the contract for energy management of Madrid City Council. ACCIONA Energía has been awarded a €5.6 million contract to manage the energy of Madrid City Council’s public buildings for five years. … Continue reading Acciona Energía Awarded Energy Management Contract for Madrid City Council
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Wind power company Enercon expands its EP5 tower portfolio with new HST towers for its wind turbines.
New hybrid steel tower variants cover expected volume and make high hub heights available worldwide ENERCON is developing additional and taller hybrid steel towers (HST) for the current EP5 turbine types. With the additional steel tower variants, the tower portfolio will be expanded to cover the expected demand against the background of increasing customer demand … Continue reading Wind power company Enercon expands its EP5 tower portfolio with new HST towers for its wind turbines.
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RWE switches on large-scale battery energy storage system in Eemshaven
The 35-megawatt battery system is RWE’s first in the Netherlands. The battery is part of the system integration solutions for the OranjeWind wind energy project. RWE has commissioned one of the largest Dutch battery storage systems in the Netherlands at its Eemshaven power station. With a total capacity of 35 megawatts (MW) and a storage … Continue reading RWE switches on large-scale battery energy storage system in Eemshaven
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CIP Signs Another PPA for a 500 MW Offshore Wind Power Project in Taiwan
The wind farm, which will feature 33 wind turbines, is scheduled to enter commercial operation by the end of 2027. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has signed a corporate power purchase agreement (PPA) for its 500 MW Fengmiao 1 offshore wind farm in Taiwan with local telecommunications group Far EasTone Telecommunications. The contract was sealed through … Continue reading CIP Signs Another PPA for a 500 MW Offshore Wind Power Project in Taiwan
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“Wind Works for Europe” – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
On 26 February the European Commission launched the Clean Industrial Deal, its new vision for competitiveness and energy security. It aims to further strengthen Europe’s strategic clean tech manufacturing sectors. The European wind energy supply chain is currently investing over €11bn in new factories to meet the Clean Industrial Deal objectives. Today WindEurope launched its … Continue reading “Wind Works for Europe” – how wind energy helps Europe to re-industrialise
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Ørsted reaches German onshore wind milestones: Bahren West I Wind Farm now in operation, Bahren West II Wind Farm about to start construction
Ørsted has reached important milestones for both phases of its combined 112 MW Bahren West onshore wind project in Brandenburg, Germany. Bahren West I is now Ørsted’s largest German onshore wind project in its portfolio. With its 50.4 MW capacity, the project can supply the equivalent of 35,000 German households. With the first stage of the … Continue reading Ørsted reaches German onshore wind milestones: Bahren West I Wind Farm now in operation, Bahren West II Wind Farm about to start construction
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures CfD contract for onshore wind farm in Romania and welcomes the European Investment Bank as co-investor
Following its successful participation in the November 2024 CfD auction, the Pestera II onshore wind power project in Romania is now in the final stages prior to start of construction. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that Radramo Power SRL, the company holding the rights to the ~400MW Pestera II onshore wind project, has entered into … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures CfD contract for onshore wind farm in Romania and welcomes the European Investment Bank as co-investor
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Vessel Arrives in Puerto Madryn with Wind Turbines for La Flecha Wind Farm
After 34 days at sea, the vessel brought components for 11 wind turbines.The cargo includes the largest wind turbines unloaded in Puerto Madryn, with blades measuring 86 meters in length and generators weighing up to 120 tons. Once unloading is complete, the components will be stored in the bonded warehouses of the Puerto Madryn Port … Continue reading Vessel Arrives in Puerto Madryn with Wind Turbines for La Flecha Wind Farm
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US Electricity 2025 – Special Report
The US clean electricity transition continued as wind power and solar generated more than coal for the first time. Electricity demand growth sped up and solar generation rose more quickly than gas to help meet it. In 2024, wind and solar together generated more electricity than coal for the first time in the US, while … Continue reading US Electricity 2025 – Special Report
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RWE and TotalEnergies agree groundbreaking long-term offtake agreement for green hydrogen
In a groundbreaking step for the hydrogen market, TotalEnergies and RWE have for the first time agreed on conditions for the purchase of green hydrogen over a period of 15 years. The agreement stipulates that TotalEnergies will purchase around 30,000 metric tons of green hydrogen per year from RWE for its refinery in Leuna (Saxony-Anhalt) … Continue reading RWE and TotalEnergies agree groundbreaking long-term offtake agreement for green hydrogen
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Is the world giving up on green hydrogen?
In 2025, the US will consolidate its position as a blue-focused hydrogen market, driven by policy developments under a second Trump administration. A surge in blue hydrogen investment – with at least three large-scale blue hydrogen projects reaching FID – will see the US emerge as the world’s leading blue hydrogen producer. So what about … Continue reading Is the world giving up on green hydrogen?
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Saipem unveils its advanced floating offshore wind technology
Saipem has introduced Star1, a cutting-edge floating wind foundation designed to support next-generation offshore wind turbines, including those exceeding 20 MW, Trend reports via the company. Star1 features a steel semi-submersible structure with a distinctive star-shaped design, consisting of three arms converging at the center, where the turbine tower is installed. This configuration enhances stability, … Continue reading Saipem unveils its advanced floating offshore wind technology
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Reviving retired wind turbine blades for sand control
After enduring harsh desert conditions, massive retired wind turbine blades are set to be locally repurposed as an innovative material used for sand control. Chinese “sand scientists” have proposed a groundbreaking solution: transforming used wind turbine blades into porous sand barriers. This initiative is a significant win in both countering desertification and addressing waste management … Continue reading Reviving retired wind turbine blades for sand control
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Voltalia signs a PPA for its 526 MW hybrid wind power and photovoltaic project in Uzbekistan
Voltalia has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility JSC Uzenergosotish for its 526 MW Artemisya hybrid project in Uzbekistan. The Artemisya project is located in the Bukhara region and combines 126 MW of solar power, 300 MW of wind power, and 100 MW/200 MWh of battery storage. The PPA will provide JSC … Continue reading Voltalia signs a PPA for its 526 MW hybrid wind power and photovoltaic project in Uzbekistan
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The nacelles for Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbines will be manufactured in South Korea.
Doosan Enerbility will build a plant for the assembly of Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbine in Changwon, South Korea. The two companies have signed an agreement that will allow Doosan Enerbility to design and build the manufacturing plant and production system for the wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa will promote technology transfer, support the … Continue reading The nacelles for Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbines will be manufactured in South Korea.
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Wind energy in Europe: 2024 statistics and outlook to 2030
Annually, WindEurope, the wind energy industry association in Europe, publishes a report compiling data and statistics from the previous year, along with some forecasts for the future. Personally, I love these reports, as they provide a general overview of wind energy in the old continent, showing which countries are performing better or worse, the challenges … Continue reading Wind energy in Europe: 2024 statistics and outlook to 2030
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New Report Finds Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Future Demand
Electricity demand in the United States is projected to surge by an unprecedented amount over the coming decade, according to a report released today by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This rapid growth, driven by a diverse set of factors, signals an extraordinary opportunity for the American economy and electricity sector: meeting this growing demand will require an … Continue reading New Report Finds Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Future Demand
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Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
Europe adds 13.8 GW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2024, WindEurope says. In wind turbine installations, Germany led with 644 wind turbines, followed by France with 387 wind turbines and Türkiye with 272 wind turbines. Türkiye has moved up eight places to rank third in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase, adding … Continue reading Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
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In the first week of March, wind energy production increased in the German and Iberian markets compared to the previous week
Price declines and solar energy records mark the first week of March in European electricity markets. In the first week of March, prices declined in European electricity markets. Germany, France and Italy broke all?time records for solar photovoltaic energy production for a day in March, while wind energy production increased in Germany and the Iberian … Continue reading In the first week of March, wind energy production increased in the German and Iberian markets compared to the previous week
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