The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, in response to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management’s (BOEM) decision to issue a Final Sale Notice for the first ever offshore wind lease in the Gulf of Mexico and President Biden’s speech in Philadelphia today hailing … Continue reading ACP Applauds Final Sale Notice for Gulf of Mexico Offshore Wind Lease
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European Parliament vote sends strong positive signal for renewables investments
Today the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) formally agreed its position on the ongoing EU electricity market design revision, largely backing the European Commission’s proposal for a targeted reform. The Committee voted to maintain the merit order system and to avoid inframarginal revenue caps which fragment the internal energy market and … Continue reading European Parliament vote sends strong positive signal for renewables investments
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Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power Program
Dominion Energy’s offshore wind program off the Virginia coast is an ambitious project aimed at revolutionizing renewable energy production in the United States. At the heart of this program are two colossal wind turbines, taller than the Washington Monument, located 27 miles off the coast of Virginia Beach. These turbines serve as a pilot project … Continue reading Dominion Energy’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Power Program
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Germany installed 1.6 GW new onshore wind in the first semester; rigorously implements EU permitting measures
Onshore wind in Germany continues to recover. The country installed circa 1.6 GW of new onshore capacity in the first six months of 2023. The latest onshore wind auction awarded another 1.4 GW of new capacity. Germany is also leading on the implementation of the EU emergency measures, leaving no stone unturned to speed up … Continue reading Germany installed 1.6 GW new onshore wind in the first semester; rigorously implements EU permitting measures
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Iowa Reaches Milestone on Wind-Energy Production
Sixty-four percent of Iowa’s energy production now comes from wind – a new record for the state, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Green-energy advocates call it a big step along the road to fossil-fuel independence. Iowa has been a wind-energy leader for decades. The Iowa Environmental Council (IEC) has a goal of becoming … Continue reading Iowa Reaches Milestone on Wind-Energy Production
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BP enters Germany’s offshore wind power with 4 GW
BP has been awarded the rights to develop two offshore wind farms in the German bidding round, marking its entry into offshore wind power in continental Europe.The two North Sea wind farms, located 130 km and 150 km offshore at sea depths of approximately 40 m, have a generating capacity of 4 GW. Subject to … Continue reading BP enters Germany’s offshore wind power with 4 GW
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EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
ENERGYLOOP, a company owned by FCC Ámbito and Iberdrola for the recycling of wind farm components, has signed a collaboration agreement with SURUS, a leading Spanish company in adding value through the execution of projects related to sustainability and the circular economy, with the aim of providing a joint solution for the recycling of wind … Continue reading EnergyLOOP and Surus join forces to tackle wind turbine blade recycling
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Circular economy for post-use wind blade composite materials
EGP is a partner in the EU’s DeremCo project, which will help the wind sector in creating a value chain for the reuse of composites material from wind blades. Enel Green Power, together with 30 European partners from Italy, Finland, Austria, Spain, Slovenia, Belgium and Portugal, collaborates within the EU-funded project DeremCo “De & Remanufacturing … Continue reading Circular economy for post-use wind blade composite materials
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Suzlon wins order for 100.8 MW of wind power from Everrenew Energy Private Limited
Supply 48 2.1 MW wind turbines to the wind farm to be installed at Velliyanani Phase II in Karur district and Vengaimandalam in Trichy district in Tamil Nadu with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW. Project to be commissioned in March 2024. Electricity generated from the project will be used for captive consumption and … Continue reading Suzlon wins order for 100.8 MW of wind power from Everrenew Energy Private Limited
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Nordex achieves orders for 1.6 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2023
In the second quarter of this year, Nordex recorded a demand of 1,620 MW (Q2/2022: 1,836 MW). Fixed contracting in the Projects segment (excluding the services business) thus reaches a volume of 2,641 MW in the first half of 2023 and increases in line with expectations with respect to the first quarter. The average sale … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for 1.6 GW of wind power in the second quarter of 2023
Continue readingGerman offshore auctions award 7 GW of new wind energy
Today Germany announced the results of its biggest offshore wind auction to date. 7 GW of new capacity were awarded. The auction design required project developers to pay for the right to build their wind farms. This uncapped negative bidding means costs will have to be passed on to consumers, and to the wind supply … Continue reading German offshore auctions award 7 GW of new wind energy
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Nordex receives an order for 56 MW of wind power in Türkiye
Nordex reinforces its wind market leadership in Türkiye with new orders. VRES Enerji has commissioned the manufacturer to supply 8 N163/6.X wind turbines for the 56 MW expansion of the Kartal wind farm in the Eski?ehir province in the northwest of the country; installation is scheduled for mid-2024. The order also includes a Premium Service … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 56 MW of wind power in Türkiye
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Ørsted and ESVAGT sign second contract for methanol-powered vessel
In 2024, the world’s first green fuels vessel for offshore wind operations will launch off the UK East Coast, as the result of a ground-breaking agreement between Ørsted and ESVAGT. Now the two companies are expanding their partnership on green offshore operations by signing an agreement for a second green service operation vessel. Ørsted and … Continue reading Ørsted and ESVAGT sign second contract for methanol-powered vessel
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Vestas wins an order for 55 MW of wind power in Japan
Vestas has won a 55 MW order with RENOVA, Inc. for the Reihoku Amakusa onshore wind farm in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan. Vestas will supply 13 Vestas V117-4.2 MW wind turbines to the project. The wind turbines will be installed with a tall tower solution with hub heights of 112 meters to unlock new wind resources … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 55 MW of wind power in Japan
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind from Greenbacker Capital Management in the US.
Vestas has received a 59 MW order from leading renewable energy asset manager Greenbacker Capital Management to power the Moscow Wind Power project in Maine, USA. The order consists of 14 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. “We look forward to partnering with Greenbacker and transforming this unique site, which housed a former Air Force radar defense … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 59 MW of wind from Greenbacker Capital Management in the US.
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Vestas wins a 45 MW wind order in Greece
EDF Renewables has placed a 45 MW order for the Karamoutzi and Karfoula wind farms, which will be located in Viotia, Greece. The contract includes the supply and installation of ten V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 4000 Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service agreement. “We are very proud to collaborate again with … Continue reading Vestas wins a 45 MW wind order in Greece
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Vestas wins an order for 151 MW of wind power in Spain
Vestas has won an order for 151 MW for several wind farms in Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of 26 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, three V163-4.5 MW wind turbines and another five V136-4.5 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.0 operation mode. The contract includes a 15-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 151 MW of wind power in Spain
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Solar and wind power surpass coal in the US
It’s a first for the two renewables combined without adding hydropower. For the first time, solar and wind have generated more U.S. power than coal as measured during the first five months of 2023, reports Benjamin Storrow of Climatewire: “Federal data shows renewable energy generation exceeded coal-fired power in 2020 and 2022, but only when … Continue reading Solar and wind power surpass coal in the US
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Exploring the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in France
France, a country known for its picturesque landscapes, fine wine, and rich culture, is also a key player in the global renewable energy market. With a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing the share of renewables in its energy mix, France has been exploring various clean energy sources, including offshore wind energy. Offshore … Continue reading Exploring the Potential of Offshore Wind Energy in France
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Harnessing Solar and Wind Power: The Future of Somalia’s Energy Landscape
Somalia, a country located in the Horn of Africa, has been plagued by decades of civil war, drought, and famine. Despite these challenges, the nation is now poised to harness its abundant renewable energy resources, particularly solar and wind power, to transform its energy landscape and propel itself towards a more sustainable and prosperous future. … Continue reading Harnessing Solar and Wind Power: The Future of Somalia’s Energy Landscape
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