ENERCON’s preparations for wind power market launch are in full swing / Logistics are ready for delivery to prototype construction site in Germany ENERCON’s preparations for the market launch of the new E-175 EP5 E2 are in full swing: The prototype team is making further progress with the test campaign of the E2 generator at … Continue reading Test campaign of the new E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbines
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India to reach 97.86 GW of photovoltaic (PV) and 48.16 GW of wind power in 2024
India’s renewable energy sector has made remarkable progress, the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has reported. Between December 2023 and December 2024, the total installed renewable energy capacity reached 209.44 GW, reflecting a growth of 15.84% compared to 180.80 GW in December 2023. This achievement underlines India’s commitment to its clean energy … Continue reading India to reach 97.86 GW of photovoltaic (PV) and 48.16 GW of wind power in 2024
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PPC Renewables places three orders with Nordex for a total of 100 MW of wind power in Greece
Nordex surpasses the 1 GW mark of wind turbines in Greece. In December 2024, PPC Renewables, a 100 percent subsidiary of PPC Group, ordered 19 N149/5.X wind turbines from the Nordex Group in Greece. The wind turbines with hub heights of 100 meters are intended for three projects with a total nominal capacity of 100 … Continue reading PPC Renewables places three orders with Nordex for a total of 100 MW of wind power in Greece
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Europe gets 20% of its electricity from wind. But not enough new wind farms being built. Urgent action needed on permitting, grids and electrification
Europe gets 20% of its electricity from wind power, but not enough new wind farms are being built. Urgent action is needed on permitting, grids and electrification. Wind energy was 20% of all the electricity consumed in Europe. But Europe is not building enough new wind farms. The EU built only 13 GW last year, … Continue reading Europe gets 20% of its electricity from wind. But not enough new wind farms being built. Urgent action needed on permitting, grids and electrification
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Windey unveils a 16 MW floating wind turbine and plans a 16 MW onshore model
Windey has installed a 16 MW wind turbine on a floating offshore wind platform, according to a LinkedIn post and coverage by Windpower Monthly. While the announcement is somewhat unclear, Windey states that the platform, named Seahawk, has been tested for over a year and features doubly fed induction generator (DFIG) technology. The accompanying photo … Continue reading Windey unveils a 16 MW floating wind turbine and plans a 16 MW onshore model
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Wind power overtakes nuclear in Sweden for first time
Electricity production from wind power hits record high in Sweden in 2024, with wind power overtaking nuclear power for the first time in the last quarter, the Swedish Wind Energy Association (SWEA) said in a statement.In December, wind power was the largest source of electricity for the first time, ahead of hydro and nuclear power, … Continue reading Wind power overtakes nuclear in Sweden for first time
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DenkerWulf orders 148 MW of wind power from Nordex in Germany
At the end of 2024, DenkerWulf, one of Germany’s leading developers of onshore wind farms, has ordered 25 Delta4000 series wind turbines from the Nordex Group for seven projects. The orders also include premium system maintenance service for 20 years. The wind farms Dörphof-Thumby, Owschlag, Hohenaspe, Ottenbüttel, Galmsbüll-Norderhof, Quarnbek-Erweiterung and Bimöhlen-Hasenmoor are being built in … Continue reading DenkerWulf orders 148 MW of wind power from Nordex in Germany
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GE Vernova to supply 59 MW of wind power to Eurus in Japan
GE Vernova has been contracted by Japanese wind power company Eurus Energy Holdings Corp to deliver 58.8 MW of wind turbines for wind farm projects in Aomori Prefecture.The order is for 14 GE Vernova onshore wind turbines, each with an individual capacity of 4.2 MW, to be installed at the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms, … Continue reading GE Vernova to supply 59 MW of wind power to Eurus in Japan
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Envision Energy India secures strategic milestones in wind power and battery storage
Envision Energy India has secured a 1 GW wind power project and its maiden order for a 320 MWh battery energy storage system from Juniper Green Energy. This includes the supply of 200 wind turbines and energy storage solutions, contributing to a major renewable energy partnership aimed at achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030.Envision Energy … Continue reading Envision Energy India secures strategic milestones in wind power and battery storage
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UKA orders 80 wind turbines from the Nordex Group for projects over 540 MW in Germany
In December 2024, wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) ordered 80 wind turbines from the Delta4000 series from the Nordex Group for a total of 540 MW. The Nordex Group received orders for various turbines for 15 UKA wind energy projects in six German states – 64 turbines for … Continue reading UKA orders 80 wind turbines from the Nordex Group for projects over 540 MW in Germany
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Iberdrola, the world’s leading private utility in terms of R&D&I investment for the third year running
Iberdrola has been recognised for the third consecutive year as the world’s leading private utility in terms of investment in innovation and development, according to the European Commission in its report ‘The 2024 Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard‘, after allocating €384 M to the area in 2023. The European Commission has analysed the 2,000 largest companies … Continue reading Iberdrola, the world’s leading private utility in terms of R&D&I investment for the third year running
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RWE takes final investment decision for repowering of Muel wind farm in Spain
From 27 to 3 wind turbines / total installed capacity to increase from 16.2 MW to 19.8 MW. Construction due to start in spring, commissioning at end of 2025. Modern wind turbines for a higher green energy yield: RWE is driving forward the expansion of renewables in Spain with the investment decision for the Muel … Continue reading RWE takes final investment decision for repowering of Muel wind farm in Spain
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Wind power and photovoltaic make electricity cheaper in Germany
The new year began with stormy weather. Wind turbines were running at full speed and the sun was shining in many places. As a result, electricity production from wind and photovoltaics (PV) in Germany accounted for 125% of demand, according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. The oversupply drove down the price of … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic make electricity cheaper in Germany
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Rising gas prices and wind energy mark a mixed start to the year in European electricity markets
In the first week of 2025, TTF gas futures rose, reaching the highest settlement price since October 2023, above €50/MWh. This, coupled with rising CO2 prices and electricity demand, as well as declining photovoltaic energy production, supported higher prices in some of the main European electricity markets. In contrast, the increase in wind energy production … Continue reading Rising gas prices and wind energy mark a mixed start to the year in European electricity markets
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Wind power is UK’s main source of power and gas is at its lowest level in a decade
The UK plans a huge wind power development in the coming years to triple current offshore capacity.It is the first time that UK wind turbines have overtaken gas-fired power stations as the country’s main source of electricity, although they are still a long way from ambitious targets for a clean grid by 2030. Wind power … Continue reading Wind power is UK’s main source of power and gas is at its lowest level in a decade
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Large-scale wind and solar projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Accessible, reliable and affordable energy plays an essential role in human and economic development for the people of Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in improving livelihoods and access to opportunities. Renewables are crucial in this context, promising substantial socio-economic gains whilst also addressing the lack of access to electricity that hampers communities’ climate resilience, limiting their adaptive … Continue reading Large-scale wind and solar projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Solar photovoltaics (PV) and storage: better together
Grid and storage readiness is key to accelerating the energy transition. Connecting renewable energy to the power system needs grid infrastructure, both at transmission and distribution levels, including overhead lines, underground and submarine cables and power substations. Despite the obvious, this fact has been widely overlooked in several regions. Urgent actions must be taken to … Continue reading Solar photovoltaics (PV) and storage: better together
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China’s largest marine solar photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen power plant starts operation
A large-scale photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen park, located in the tidal flat area of ??eastern China, has officially started operation, according to its owner, Guohua Energy Investment Co., Ltd., belonging to CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy). The energy park, the largest of its kind in China, is officially known as the Rudong marine solar … Continue reading China’s largest marine solar photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen power plant starts operation
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Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to get rid of wind energy is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s energy policies on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, which made record donations to his presidential campaign. The US president-elect wrote in a social … Continue reading Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
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Chinese firm Windey Energy to build world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
A China-based company has revealed plans to develop the world’s most powerful onshore wind turbines. Windey Energy will develop the ultra-large 16 MW onshore wind turbine which will be the first of its kind in the world. The plan is part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region’s Science and Technology Innovation Major Demonstration Project. Windey … Continue reading Chinese firm Windey Energy to build world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
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