Iberdrola is making progress in the construction of Vineyard Wind I, the largest commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States. The company has received the first shipment of components for the 62 wind turbines that will make up the farm at the port of New Bedford. Specifically, these are the tower sections, manufactured in … Continue reading Iberdrola receives the first shipment of components for the Vineyard Wind wind turbines
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OX2 and Ingka Investments enter conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export cables for two offshore wind farms in Sweden
OX2 and Ingka Investments enters into conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export power cables. NKT’s facility in Karlskrona will deliver the cables for the recently awarded Galene project in Sweden. The agreement also covers the Triton offshore wind farm. The agreement will enable OX2 and Ingka Investments to start realising the … Continue reading OX2 and Ingka Investments enter conditional agreement with NKT for delivery and installation of export cables for two offshore wind farms in Sweden
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Wind industry aims to provide a third of Japan’s power by 2050
Japan’s wind power body has set a mid-century goal to increase capacity to 140 gigawatts (GW) from less than 5 GW now, it said on Monday, to meet a third of the country’s electricity demand and help it to hit its 2050 carbon neutrality target. Offshore wind is meant to be central to Japan’s expansion … Continue reading Wind industry aims to provide a third of Japan’s power by 2050
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Spain does not take advantage of the full potential of wind and solar energy due to lack of storage
The Spanish electrical system wastes an important – and growing – part of its potential for electricity from renewable sources. It is a fact that worries experts. The system dispenses with windmills or solar plants, or orders their operation to stop because there is not enough demand to absorb that supply. Given the current low … Continue reading Spain does not take advantage of the full potential of wind and solar energy due to lack of storage
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China’s newly installed capacity of wind, photovoltaic power rises
China saw a steady increase in the newly installed capacity of clean energy in the first four months of 2023, as the country stepped up efforts to ensure sufficient energy supply and cut emissions. China’s newly installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power reached 62.51 million kW from January to April, data from the National … Continue reading China’s newly installed capacity of wind, photovoltaic power rises
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Vestas secures 72 MW order in Argentina
Vestas has received an order for a project in Argentina that includes supply of 16 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Deliveries and commissioning are planned for 2024. Customer and project names are undisclosed at the customer’s request. Vestas pioneered Argentina’s wind energy market … Continue reading Vestas secures 72 MW order in Argentina
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Scaling Up Renewables to Empower Lives and Livelihoods Requires an Integrated Effort
Over 2.5 billion people worldwide rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, making the sector a key driver for development. It is estimated that 1 billion people use health facilities without electricity, while others must access facilities suffering from an unreliable electricity supply. Over the years, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has steadily increased its … Continue reading Scaling Up Renewables to Empower Lives and Livelihoods Requires an Integrated Effort
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Vestas Daimiel incorporates the V163 blade to its production lines
The V163 blade exceeds 80 meters in length and is part of the new Vestas V163-4.5 MW wind turbine. This turbine represents another step in the evolution of the 4MW platform. By increasing the swept area by 18 percent compared to the V150 rotor, it significantly increases power production at lower wind speeds, improving predictability … Continue reading Vestas Daimiel incorporates the V163 blade to its production lines
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Iberdrola awards Windar the transition parts of the East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
Iberdrola has signed an agreement with Windar Renovables to build 95 transition pieces for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in UK waters. This is the largest order of this type of foundations to date and production will be carried out mainly at the Asturian company’s facilities located in Avilés, in addition to the … Continue reading Iberdrola awards Windar the transition parts of the East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
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Oman to issue RfQs for three wind power projects this year
Three new wind-based Independent Power Projects (IPPs) will be initiated for procurement this year as part of the Omani government’s drive to promote the use of renewables for the nation’s energy requirements. According to Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), the sole national buyer of electricity and water output, a Request for Qualifications (RfQ) … Continue reading Oman to issue RfQs for three wind power projects this year
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Photovoltaic and wind energy are unstoppable in Europe in 2023
Between January 1 and May 15, 2023, photovoltaic energy production records were registered in almost all main European electricity markets when compared to the production of this period of the previous five years. These records are the result of the increase in installed capacity registered by this technology. The wind energy, which also increased its … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy are unstoppable in Europe in 2023
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EDP Renewables over equipped its largest wind farm in Portugal
The Alta da Coutada Wind Farm has been over equipped with state-of-the-art wind turbines, increasing its installed capacity to 187 MW, which further accelerates the country’s energy transition. This project was already EDP Renewables’ largest in Portugal and will now be able to provide enough clean energy to power 130,000 homes. Six state-of-the-art wind turbines … Continue reading EDP Renewables over equipped its largest wind farm in Portugal
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Suzlon wins new 99 MW wind order from Vibrant Energy
This is the third order of the new Suzlon 3 MW series in less than a month. To supply 33 wind turbines with a rated capacity of 3 MW each. Wind farm to be commissioned by FY25. A wind farm of this size can provide electricity to ~307 thousand households and curb ~2.92 lakh tonnes … Continue reading Suzlon wins new 99 MW wind order from Vibrant Energy
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ACP Statement on President Biden’s Veto of Auxin CRA
Following President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 39 to overturn the waiver on solar tariffs from Southeast Asia, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “The American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden for standing up for American workers by vetoing this misguided, job-killing legislation. Our nation’s solar industry has … Continue reading ACP Statement on President Biden’s Veto of Auxin CRA
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Naturgy incorporates 900 MW of wind and solar energy with the purchase of Ardian’s assets in Spain
The energy company acquires from the Ardian infrastructure fund its portfolio of 422 MW of wind power already operational in Spain, as well as the hybridization projects on the same plants that add up to an additional 435 MW of solar power and are in an advanced state of development.In this way, Naturgy boosts its … Continue reading Naturgy incorporates 900 MW of wind and solar energy with the purchase of Ardian’s assets in Spain
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IberBlue Wind announces second floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Andalusia
The project, called “La Pinta”, will be off the coast of Granada and Almeria, and will have up to 55 wind turbines with an installed capacity of circa 990MW. The global investment required for the construction and maintenance of the wind farm will exceed €2,500 million and generate over 3,300 jobs. IberBlue Wind, a joint venture … Continue reading IberBlue Wind announces second floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Andalusia
Continue readingACP Statement on Atlantic Shores Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Atlantic Shores Project 1 and Atlantic Shores Project 2 offshore of New Jersey, and … Continue reading ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores Draft Environmental Impact Statement
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Hydrogen Panel Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced a green hydrogen panel, as well as additional speakers, for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER® will take place at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from May 22-25. Thursday, May 25, 2023: 9:00am CDT – Featured Panel on “The Promise … Continue reading Hydrogen Panel Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
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Jüchen A 44n wind farm under construction
After dismantling old wind farm, main components to be reused. Six new wind turbines with 27 MW to be erected this year. Green electricity for more than 26,000 households. The construction site is bustling with activity: a heavy crane has been positioned, excavators are driving back and forth, the site is being meticulously prepared, and … Continue reading Jüchen A 44n wind farm under construction
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Floating wind is making great strides
The world’s largest floating wind energy event, FOWT 2023, took place on 10-12 May in Nantes. Government representatives, the wind industry and other stakeholders came together to discuss how to drive the further expansion of floating offshore wind. Nearly all of Europe’s existing offshore wind is “bottom-fixed” right now. But that only makes sense commercially … Continue reading Floating wind is making great strides
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