China broke its own records for new wind power and photovoltaic (PV) solar power installations again last year, official data showed on Tuesday, accelerating from a breakneck pace set in 2023 as the country looks to peak its carbon emissions before 2030.Installed photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity climbed 45.2% and 18%, respectively, in 2024, … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic (PV), wind power installations soared to record in 2024
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Donald Trump to stop construction of new offshore wind power projects
“It’s amazing to see Republicans steal the issue of saving whales from Democrats,” Shellenberger said on X. The physical structures of wind turbines don’t affect right whales at all, but Trump is the king of fake news. President Donald Trump has promised to pause offshore wind turbine construction leases, which could save the Atlantic right … Continue reading Donald Trump to stop construction of new offshore wind power projects
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Laos-based 600 MW Monsoon wind power to export energy to Vietnam soon
The 600 MW Monsoon wind power project in Laos is reaching final phases of construction and will soon export electricity to Vietnam, investor Monsoon Wind Power reported. The investor made the statement on Wednesday regarding a recent on-site visit of Laos’ Party General Secretary and State President Thongloun Sisoulith. Laos’ Party General Secretary and State … Continue reading Laos-based 600 MW Monsoon wind power to export energy to Vietnam soon
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Chile inaugurates the second largest wind farm in Latin America with 140 wind turbines and 816 MW
This wind farm has an investment of 700 million dollars made by the national capital company, Colbún, which described this event as the “most important inauguration of the energy transition in Chile”.The Horizonte Wind Farm will be inaugurated on March 20, which is located 130 km northwest of Taltal, and is considered the largest in … Continue reading Chile inaugurates the second largest wind farm in Latin America with 140 wind turbines and 816 MW
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Mastellone Hnos. signed a wind power supply agreement with Pampa Energía in Argentina
The energy supplied through this agreement comes from Pampa Energía’s wind farms located in Bahía Blanca. Since December 2024, 80% of the energy used by the company comes from renewable sources, a significant jump from the 63% achieved previously in the year.Mastellone Hnos., recognized for brands such as La Serenísima, signed a new agreement for … Continue reading Mastellone Hnos. signed a wind power supply agreement with Pampa Energía in Argentina
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Brazilian wind power faces challenges but expects to recover in 2027
Brazil’s wind power sector is catching its breath after a whirlwind expansion led to oversupply and high costs that dampened demand in 2024. What does this mean? Brazil’s wind power ambitions hit a snag last year, with installations plummeting to 76 new wind farms from 123 the year before, marking the slowest growth since 2018. … Continue reading Brazilian wind power faces challenges but expects to recover in 2027
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Enercon celebrates 3 GW wind energy milestone in Türkiye
ENERCON has reached an incredible milestone – 3 GW of installed capacity in Türkiye! With over 1,205 wind energy converters, ENERCON now holds a significant market share of 20.63 percent in Türkiye. Since entering the Turkish market in 1997, the company has grown from 1.5 MW to an impressive 3 GW. ” Türkiye continues to … Continue reading Enercon celebrates 3 GW wind energy milestone in Türkiye
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The Villonaco III wind energy project in Ecuador will be ready in 2027
The Government of Daniel Noboa signed an addendum to the contract and with that managed to reactivate the Villonaco II wind energy project. However, construction will take at least 24 months. This means that the 110 Megawatts of this project, located in Loja, could be available from March 2027. The concession and investment contracts for … Continue reading The Villonaco III wind energy project in Ecuador will be ready in 2027
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Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
In 2024, the Nordex Group supplied 32% of newly-connected onshore wind power in Germany. According to the German Onshore Wind Energy Agency (Fachagentur Windenergie an Land), Nordex is the leading manufacturer in the market master data register, with 196 installed and commissioned turbines (based on the commissioning of onshore wind turbines reported by clients). The … Continue reading Nordex Group delivers more than 30% of the expansion of onshore wind energy in Germany in 2024
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Recent data from the International Energy Agency, the World Nuclear Association and Ember showed that solar power was deployed 100 times faster than nuclear power around the world in 2024 – and “five times faster than everything else combined” (hydro, coal, gas, nuclear and others), according to a new report by PV Mag. Net new … Continue reading
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Response from the Spanish Wind Energy Association to the SEO/Birdlife “Eco-illogical” campaign
Response from the Spanish Wind Energy Association to the SEO/Birdlife “Eco-illogical” campaign: Renewables are part of the solution to climate change and also a responsible example of harmonious coexistence with biodiversity in Spain. From the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE), we recognize the commitment of SEO/BirdLife to the defense of biodiversity and we share the … Continue reading Response from the Spanish Wind Energy Association to the SEO/Birdlife “Eco-illogical” campaign
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Suomen Voima and Statkraft sign the first PPA in Sweden for hydro and wind power
Suomen Voima and Statkraft have signed a 15-years power purchase agreement (PPA), effective as of January 2025. The contract corresponds to an estimated annual volume of 100 GWh, produced in the Nedre Bjurfors hydropower plant and the Björkhöjden wind farm. Both plants are owned and operated by Statkraft and are in the Swedish bidding area … Continue reading Suomen Voima and Statkraft sign the first PPA in Sweden for hydro and wind power
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Mexico plans to eliminate the dirtiest energy and switch to solar photovoltaic, wind power and hydroelectric power
With priority given to the combined cycle (gas) which is equivalent to 58.9 percent of electricity generation for 2024-2030, the Mexico Plan contemplates increasing the generation of clean energy from 22.5 percent in 2024 to 37.8 percent in 2030, as well as eliminating the use of coal. The Government of Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo detailed in … Continue reading Mexico plans to eliminate the dirtiest energy and switch to solar photovoltaic, wind power and hydroelectric power
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Germany approved record number of 2,400 new wind turbines in 2024
Last year, regulators in Germany approved more new onshore wind turbines than ever before, according to figures from two industry groups released on Wednesday. Around 2,400 wind turbines with a total output of around 14 gigawatts received first-time approval from the authorities nationwide in 2024, the German Wind Energy Association and the VDMA Power Systems … Continue reading Germany approved record number of 2,400 new wind turbines in 2024
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Nordex achieves record order intake of 8.3 GW of wind power in fiscal year 2024
Orders received for wind turbines increased to 3.3 GW in the fourth quarter of 2024. Stable prices continued with an average sales price of 0.90 million euros per MW in 2024. Order intake in fiscal year 2024 was driven primarily by Germany, Turkey, Canada, South Africa and Spain. Nordex has significantly increased its order book … Continue reading Nordex achieves record order intake of 8.3 GW of wind power in fiscal year 2024
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NREL’s Most Powerful Research Wind Turbine Yet
Travelers heading south on Highway 93 out of Boulder, Colorado, do not have to venture far before the majestic Flatirons to the west begin to peter off, pausing at the edge of Eldorado Canyon. The canyon, a narrow inlet into the Rocky Mountains, produces some of the region’s gustiest winds. Just a few miles to … Continue reading NREL’s Most Powerful Research Wind Turbine Yet
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Gas, wind energy and demand again marked a mixed evolution of European electricity market prices in the second week of 2025
In the second week of 2025, gas prices, wind energy and demand again marked a mixed evolution in the main European electricity markets. Declining gas prices and increased wind energy production drove prices down in some markets, while in others, rising demand favored the increase in prices. In the British N2EX market, on January 10 … Continue reading Gas, wind energy and demand again marked a mixed evolution of European electricity market prices in the second week of 2025
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Chile sets wind and photovoltaic records in 2024
In December 2024, Chile generated 42% of its electricity from wind and photovoltaic, surpassing the previous monthly record of 39.6% set in September 2024. This is according to the latest figures from global energy think tank Ember, which show that throughout 2024, solar and wind generated a record 33% of Chile’s electricity, up from 30% … Continue reading Chile sets wind and photovoltaic records in 2024
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Vattenfall signs contract for wind farm service vessels
Vattenfall has signed a contract with French ship owner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs for up to three large Service Operation Vessels to be used at existing and planned offshore wind farms in the North Sea. The 90 meter Service Operation Vessels will be used to support offshore wind farm operations and maintenance in the North Sea … Continue reading Vattenfall signs contract for wind farm service vessels
Continue readingNordex secures orders for 247 MW wind turbines from Canada and reaches 1 GW of wind energy sales in North America in 2024
Nordex’s order intake for North America increased by 350% compared to the previous year. At the end of December, Nordex Group received orders for 36 N163/6.X wind turbines for projects in Canada. The Delta4000 series wind turbines are destined for wind farms in Nova Scotia. Nordex Group will deliver the wind turbines, each with a … Continue reading Nordex secures orders for 247 MW wind turbines from Canada and reaches 1 GW of wind energy sales in North America in 2024
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