Brazilian energy holding company Auren Energia has commissioned Nordex Group to supply and install 19 N163/5.X wind turbines. The 112 MW order includes maintenance service for the turbines for an initial period of fifteen years, with various extension options up to 30 years. The turbines are destined for the Cajuína 3 wind farm, part of … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for wind turbines from Auren Energia in Brazil for 112 MW of wind power
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Casa dos Ventos and ArcelorMittal Brasil advance the operation of the Babilônia Centro wind power plant
Casa dos Ventos, a leader in renewable energy generation and a protagonist of the Brazilian energy transition, and ArcelorMittal Brasil, the largest steel producer in the country, announce the entry into commercial operation of the Babilônia Centro Wind Complex, built and operated by both companies. The project, located in Bahia, already has 28 wind turbines … Continue reading Casa dos Ventos and ArcelorMittal Brasil advance the operation of the Babilônia Centro wind power plant
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Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
For the first time DNV has applied its independent Energy Transition Outlook model – incorporating the latest technology trends and policy developments – to Germany. The inaugural German Energy Transition Outlook (ETO) report finds that Germany is on track to electrify nearly half of its electricity demand by mid-century, yet it will fall short of … Continue reading Germany set to secure energy independence, but narrowly miss climate target
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New 140 MW wind farm in South Africa
African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) and Energy Infrastructure Management Services (EIMS Africa) have reached financial close on the Ishwati Emoyeni wind farm with NOA Group Trading. The wind energy project was led, co-sponsored and developed by ACED, with African Infrastructure Investment Managers’ IDEAS Fund and Reatile as shareholders. The IDEAS Fund is one of South … Continue reading New 140 MW wind farm in South Africa
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Greece ranks among Europe’s wind energy leaders
Greece is in the top 10 countries in the European Union with the largest share of wind energy, according to the European wind energy statistics announced by Wind Europe, the collective voice of the European wind energy industry. The total share of wind energy in electricity consumption in Europe was 19% in 2024. Denmark with … Continue reading Greece ranks among Europe’s wind energy leaders
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NLC India Limited Secures 200 MW Wind Power Project from SJVN
NLC India Limited turned successful in the e-reverse auction conducted by SJVN Limited on 17th January 2025. from SJVN at ?3.74/kWh NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna company under the Ministry of Coal, Government of India, has received a Letter of Award (LoA) for 200 MW Wind Power Project from SJVN Limited at a tariff … Continue reading NLC India Limited Secures 200 MW Wind Power Project from SJVN
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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Approaches Milestone of 10.5 GW Installed Energy Generating Capacity
Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it is approaching 10.5 Gigawatts (GW) in installed energy generating capacity spread across the Company’s portfolio. With assets in 24 states and growing, Avangrid’s generating capacity is capable of powering about 3.1 million average U.S. homes. “With Americans across the … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola) Approaches Milestone of 10.5 GW Installed Energy Generating Capacity
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New targets, old challenges in Turkish wind and solar tenders
In 2016, Türkiye launched the Renewable Energy Resource Zone (YEKA) auctions to develop large-scale solar and wind projects, simplify the allocation of suitable lands, and encourage local manufacturing of renewable energy equipment. Through this model, the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (MENR) identifies suitable sites, announces them as candidate YEKA areas, and gathers views … Continue reading New targets, old challenges in Turkish wind and solar tenders
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Acciona posts €422 million and closes the year with a record turnover of €19.19 billion
ACCIONA Energy. Total installed wind and photovoltaic capacity increases to 15.35 GW (+2 GW) and the asset rotation plan is progressing solidly. NORDEX. The wind turbine manufacturer earns €7,299 million (+12.5%), with an EBITDA margin of 4.1% and accumulates a backlog of €12,778 million (+21.3%). ACCIONA closed 2024 with a net profit of €422 million … Continue reading Acciona posts €422 million and closes the year with a record turnover of €19.19 billion
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The Battle for Rare Earths: Who Controls the Minerals of the Future?
The map reveals the countries with the largest rare earth mineral reserves and the most abundant elements in each region.Rare earth minerals are essential for many modern technologies, from electric vehicle batteries and wind turbines to medical equipment. A new map highlights where the main deposits of these valuable resources are and their impact on … Continue reading The Battle for Rare Earths: Who Controls the Minerals of the Future?
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Wind energy in Europe: 2024 Statistics and the outlook for 2025-2030
Europe installed 16.4 GW of new wind power capacity in 2024. The EU-27 installed 12.9 GW of this. 84% of the new wind capacity built in Europe last year was onshore. 2.6 GW of new offshore wind power capacity was connected to the grid. Europe now has 285 GW of wind power capacity, 248 GW … Continue reading Wind energy in Europe: 2024 Statistics and the outlook for 2025-2030
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Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024
Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024Germany installed more wind turbines than any other European country in 2024, maintaining its position as the leader in wind power, according to industry association WindEurope. With new onshore and offshore installations totalling more than 4 gigawatts (GW), Germany was ahead of the UK, which installed around … Continue reading Germany led Europe in wind turbine installations in 2024
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The Xunta warns that the central government is preparing a new binding environmental zoning that will aggravate the paralysis of wind power in Galicia
The regional minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Ángeles Vázquez, warned today that the central government is preparing a new binding environmental zoning that will aggravate the paralysis of the wind energy sector in Galicia. During her speech at the inauguration of the Galician Energy Forum, the regional minister argued that the Community is … Continue reading The Xunta warns that the central government is preparing a new binding environmental zoning that will aggravate the paralysis of wind power in Galicia
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Colombia obtains 69 areas for the first round of offshore wind energy
Colombia announced that it managed to obtain 69 areas for the first round of wind energy in the Colombian sea, an initiative led by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) and the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH). According to the Ministry of Mines and Energy, the deadline established for the nomination … Continue reading Colombia obtains 69 areas for the first round of offshore wind energy
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China’s installed power generation capacity to exceed 3,600 GWh by 2025
China aims to increase its total installed power generation capacity to more than 3,600 GW by 2025, according to the National Energy Administration. China will work to increase power output this year, keeping crude oil output above 200 million tons and adding more than 200 GW of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity, the … Continue reading China’s installed power generation capacity to exceed 3,600 GWh by 2025
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The EU is right to make electrification a key pillar of the Clean Industrial Deal
Today the European Commission presented the Clean Industrial Deal, the EU’s new strategy to make Europe’s economy more competitive. It stresses the essential role of electrification for Europe’s industrial competitiveness. And reinforces the need to accelerate the build-out of domestic decarbonised energy. Wind energy is home grown, competitive and scalable. It is uniquely placed to … Continue reading The EU is right to make electrification a key pillar of the Clean Industrial Deal
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Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
Europe built 16.4 GW of wind energy, 13 GW in the EU, according to WindEurope’s 2024 Statistics out today. That’s less than half of what the EU needs to deliver on its energy security targets. Poor permitting, slow grid build-out and insufficient electrification are holding back the expansion of wind. Our latest Outlook for 2025-30, … Continue reading Building more wind is key to deliver the EU Clean Industrial Deal
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EDP Renewables postpones offshore wind project in the US until 2029 due to Donald Trump
EDP Renewables announced the four-year postponement of the Southcoast Wind project, which plans to install 2.4 GW of offshore wind energy off the coast of Massachusetts. Initially scheduled to begin in 2025 and be operational in 2030, construction is expected to begin in 2029. The decision was made due to the uncertainty generated by the … Continue reading EDP Renewables postpones offshore wind project in the US until 2029 due to Donald Trump
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India must double renewable capacity additions to meet 2030 clean-energy targets
India must double its annual solar and wind capacity additions over the next five years to meet its 2030 clean energy targets, despite record additions in 2024, Global Energy Monitor (GEM) said in a report on Wednesday. India added nearly 28 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind capacity in 2024, with solar additions accounting for … Continue reading India must double renewable capacity additions to meet 2030 clean-energy targets
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires Morecambe, a fixed-bottom offshore wind project in the United Kingdom
Morecambe is a 480MW advanced stage fixed bottom offshore wind project with good fundamentals and located off the west coast of England. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its fund Copenhagen Infrastructure V (CI V), has signed a transaction to acquire the full ownership of offshore wind project Morecambe from COBRA Group, and Flotation … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners acquires Morecambe, a fixed-bottom offshore wind project in the United Kingdom
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