SBoth leading industry players are now accelerating the low-CO2 steel revolution in India with a cumulative order of 907.20 MW of new wind turbines. uzlon has secured a third order of 204.75 MW from Jindal Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables, further accelerating the Low CO2 Steel revolution in India. This … Continue reading Suzlon expands its largest order with Jindal Renewables by 204.75 MW of wind power
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The Expanding Need of Energy Storage in the Shift to Renewable Energy
Energy storage is crucial to the worldwide energy shift for power grid integration of renewable sources. Storage systems stabilize the grid with lower wind and solar intermittency. For instance, battery energy storage systems can balance supply and demand while absorbing surplus energy during peak output and releasing it during high demand. It lessens fossil-fuel peaking … Continue reading The Expanding Need of Energy Storage in the Shift to Renewable Energy
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Wind power joins forces to give visibility to women in the wind sector on Women’s Day
Thanks to a campaign launched by the Spanish Wind Association (AEE) on the occasion of the celebration of World Women’s Day (March 8), more than 25 wind power professionals are presented in their work environments representing all women working in the wind sector in Spain. Wind power professionals are present in all links of the … Continue reading Wind power joins forces to give visibility to women in the wind sector on Women’s Day
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First wind farm in Ñuble with 22 wind turbines
At the end of February, construction began on the new Pemuco Wind Farm in the Ñuble region. The project, owned by the company Engie Chile, is the first with this type of technology to be built in the area. Located 47 km south of the city of Chillán, the new park -which involves an investment … Continue reading First wind farm in Ñuble with 22 wind turbines
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China’s wind turbine exports surge
Chinese manufacturers exported wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.19 gigawatts (GW) of wind power in 2024, up nearly 42% from the previous year, with the majority going to countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The top five destinations for wind turbine exports were Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Brazil, Egypt and Kazakhstan, … Continue reading China’s wind turbine exports surge
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More wind power from offshore wind – Gode Wind?3 starts commercial operation
After finished offshore construction and commissioning work, Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure’s Gode Wind?3 Offshore Wind Farm is now producing enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of 250,000?households in Germany. Final testing for the Gode Wind?3 Offshore Wind Farm, which is jointly owned by Ørsted and Nuveen Infrastructure, was completed on 28 February 2025, and … Continue reading More wind power from offshore wind – Gode Wind?3 starts commercial operation
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Innovative projects for a more circular business
A tiny house made from wind turbines, a car park with walls made from cut rotor blades, and a ‘watchful eye’ that facilitates plastic recycling. These are all examples of initiatives within Vattenfall that show how to reduce material use, by both reusing and extending its lifetime. Here you can read about some of the … Continue reading Innovative projects for a more circular business
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Wind power generated 24.7% of electricity in Spain up to February
The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 3.4% in February. This variation takes into account the correction of working hours and temperatures, in a month of February that this year has one less day compared to 2024. Renewables produce 54.1% of the total in Spain in this second month of the year. National electricity … Continue reading Wind power generated 24.7% of electricity in Spain up to February
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Clean Energy Dominates in 2024
93% of new energy capacity that came online last year was solar, wind, and storage. 49 GW of clean energy installed in 2024. Clean energy in the U.S. surpasses 300 GW of overall capacity. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released its Snapshot of Clean Power in 2024, a preview of the upcoming full … Continue reading Clean Energy Dominates in 2024
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EDF Renewables and Masdar sign PPA with Soluna to supply wind energy
EDF Renewables North America and Masdar have signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Soluna Holdings to supply up to 166 MW of wind energy from the Las Majadas Wind Project to a new Soluna data center. The data center, named Project Kati, will use behind-the-meter power from the wind project, reducing strain on the … Continue reading EDF Renewables and Masdar sign PPA with Soluna to supply wind energy
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UK unlocks floating offshore wind power with major investment for Scottish port
The expansion of Port of Cromarty Firth will make it the first port able to make floating offshore wind turbines on site and at scale in the UK, backed by a grant from the Floating Offshore Wind Manufacturing Investment Scheme (FLOWMIS). Grant funding from UK government into Scotland’s floating offshore wind sector to drive growth … Continue reading UK unlocks floating offshore wind power with major investment for Scottish port
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New decree encourages development of wind and solar energy in Vietnam
The research and development of technology in Vietnam’s wind and solar power sectors are being actively encouraged and supported, according to a recently issued government decree. The research and development of technology in Vietnam’s wind and solar power sectors are being actively encouraged and supported, according to a recently issued government decree. The decree, which … Continue reading New decree encourages development of wind and solar energy in Vietnam
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Iberdrola explores electrification of UK offshore wind operations
Offshore windfarms could be serviced by battery-powered zero-emission vessels charged from the windfarm’s very own turbines in the future, a study by leading green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables, and Stillstrom by Maersk has found. The study is the first in a series of three commissioned by ScottishPower Renewables (SPR) to explore options for decarbonising offshore … Continue reading Iberdrola explores electrification of UK offshore wind operations
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The wind energy employers’ association EGA regrets the lack of progress in wind power development in Galicia
The sector regrets the lack of progress in wind energy development in Galicia in the last five years and assures that the 2,500 megawatts (MW) in projects halted by the judiciary, in reference to the precautionary suspensions of the High Court of Justice of Galicia, are “rigorously authorized” by the Xunta.“It is urgent to fully … Continue reading The wind energy employers’ association EGA regrets the lack of progress in wind power development in Galicia
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Acciona creates world-first surfboards made from decommissioned wind turbine blades
ACCIONA has partnered with professional surfer Josh Kerr and his surfboard brand Draft Surf, to create the world’s first surfboards made from a retired wind turbine blade. Crafted from a decommissioned blade from ACCIONA’s Waubra wind farm in Victoria, an initial range of ten prototype boards have been made as part of ACCIONA’s Turbine Made … Continue reading Acciona creates world-first surfboards made from decommissioned wind turbine blades
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In the last week of February, wind energy production increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week
In the last week of February, weekly prices in most major European electricity markets were above €100/MWh. In almost all of them, the weekly average was higher than the previous week, although the increases did not exceed 12%. Spain, Portugal and France registered the highest photovoltaic energy production for a February day and wind energy … Continue reading In the last week of February, wind energy production increased in most major European markets compared to the previous week
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Global offshore wind to see significant growth in 2025 with 19 GW added
The global offshore wind industry is projected to see a strong rebound in 2025, with 19 gigawatts (GW) added and total investments expected to reach $80 billion.This follows a slowdown in 2024, when new installations declined to about 8 GW, down 2 GW from the previous year. The resurgence is primarily driven by a record … Continue reading Global offshore wind to see significant growth in 2025 with 19 GW added
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Polaris takes controlling stake in Puerto Rico wind farm
Polaris (NYSE:PII) Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX:PIF), a Canadian company specializing in renewable energy projects, has finalized the acquisition of a controlling interest in the Punta Lima Wind Farm in Puerto Rico, previously owned by Santander (BME:SAN) Bank N.A. The 26-megawatt wind farm, located in the Municipality of Naguabo, is operational and holds a 20-year power … Continue reading Polaris takes controlling stake in Puerto Rico wind farm
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From Wind to Win: Vattenfall’s recycled turbine blades hit the ski slopes
Imagine the thrill of gliding down the piste on skis that not only offer top-notch performance but also contribute to a sustainable future. In a groundbreaking collaboration, Vattenfall, Gjenkraft and EVI are using discarded wind turbine blades to create high-performance skis. This project showcases the potential of circular economy principles and offers new inspiration to … Continue reading From Wind to Win: Vattenfall’s recycled turbine blades hit the ski slopes
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Clean Power 2030 builds stability by cutting import reliance
The UK has a new Clean Power 2030 Action Plan, which aims to cut the use of gas power, but electrification is urgent to tackle energy imports across the rest of the economy. To stabilise energy bills the UK must cut imported fuels across the economy. ? Download PDF This report reviews the forecasted changes … Continue reading Clean Power 2030 builds stability by cutting import reliance
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