Iraq is planning to build its first wind power plant with a generation capacity of 500 megawatts (MW) within a post-war drive to rehabilitate its electricity network and tackle a persistent supply shortage, the official Iraqi News Agency has reported. The National Investment Commission (NIC) has completed the feasibility study for the wind power project, … Continue reading Iraq unveils 500 MW wind farm
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Eurowind completes installation of Romania’s largest wind turbines
Danish renewable energy developer Eurowind Energy has completed the installation of eight Siemens Gamesa SG 6.6-170 wind turbines at the Pecineaga wind farm in Constan?a County, marking the deployment of the largest wind turbines in Romania, according to Economica.net. The wind turbines, each with a 170-meter rotor and a nominal capacity of 6.6 MW, are … Continue reading Eurowind completes installation of Romania’s largest wind turbines
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Proposed reforms by the UK Government to pave the way for wind power by 2030
These reforms would create an energy system with lower bills for households and businesses for the long-term, say the Government. The proposals being consulted on include: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero says that despite the three largest offshore wind farm projects, the nation must secure even more to deliver clean power by … Continue reading Proposed reforms by the UK Government to pave the way for wind power by 2030
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For now, US wind energy developers are in a state of paralysis
The Biden-era push into wind energy has stalled under President Trump, who has suspended federal permits and leases for wind projects, leaving major developers in limbo. As the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, companies including TotalEnergies, Shell and Orsted have shelved projects or recorded billions of dollars in impairments due to the uncertainty. “We’re not … Continue reading For now, US wind energy developers are in a state of paralysis
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India’s wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27
ndia’s annual capacity addition of wind power is projected to more than double to 7.1 gigawatt (GW) on average in the next two financial years, compared with 3.4 GW in fiscal year 2023-25 — driven by government measures to ramp up the pace, a report said on Monday, adding that this will take the country’s … Continue reading India’s wind power capacity poised to surge to 63 GW by 2026-27
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Swaywind will install 47 wind turbines to generate wind energy within a period of 12 months
Swaywind, a pioneer in wind energy solutions, has been awarded a major contract by Verdant Wind, a leading renewable energy developer, to install and manage 47 wind turbines within a 12-month timeframe. This ambitious project underscores Swaywind’s expertise in delivering large-scale wind energy solutions while meeting tight deadlines without compromising on quality. The 47 wind … Continue reading Swaywind will install 47 wind turbines to generate wind energy within a period of 12 months
Continue readingSwaywind partners with EcoGen Energy to launch 14 new offshore wind turbines
Swaywind, a leading wind farm company specializing in the construction and management of wind energy projects, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with EcoGen Energy, a renowned renewable energy solutions provider. Together, the companies will launch 14 new offshore wind turbines, marking a significant step forward in the expansion of clean energy infrastructure. This … Continue reading Swaywind partners with EcoGen Energy to launch 14 new offshore wind turbines
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Europe’s wind supply chain continues ramp up
On 15 October MEPs Barry Andrews, Annalisa Corrado and Bart Groothuis and EU Commission officials from DGs GROW and DG MARE joined WindEurope to visit Sif’s new monopile factory and Eneco’s new coastal wind farm in Rotterdam. The Port of Rotterdam also showed us how it’s driving every aspect of the EU’s Clean Industrial Deal. … Continue reading Europe’s wind supply chain continues ramp up
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Statkraft’s second wind farm in Burgos comes into operation
Statkraft has launched the Cernégula wind farm, the second wind farm it is developing in Castilla y León and in the province of Burgos, where the Páramo de Poza wind farm is already in operation. This wind farm, which began construction in December 2023, has 8 wind turbines and an installed capacity of 47 MW, … Continue reading Statkraft’s second wind farm in Burgos comes into operation
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More details unveiled about Egypt’s largest wind farm by ACWA Power
ACWA Power will be carrying out the largest wind farm in Egypt with a significant investment of approximately $2.30 billion, according to a press release. The new project is surpassing the company’s existing 1.1 GW Suez Wind Farm. In addition, the wind farm will be the largest single-asset Independent Power Producer (IPP) in Egypt, further … Continue reading More details unveiled about Egypt’s largest wind farm by ACWA Power
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Nick Krakoff: Wind energy is common sense, unlike the bills to thwart it
New Hampshire shouldn’t shut the door on thousands of new jobs, lower electricity rates and an independent, home-grown energy future, but that’s exactly what two bills in front of the Legislature would force us to do. The most radical legislation, House Bill 575, would have actually made offshore wind a crime, but in a victory … Continue reading Nick Krakoff: Wind energy is common sense, unlike the bills to thwart it
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Chinese renewable energy investments hit record $940 billion in 2024
Chinese investments in wind, solar and electric vehicles have risen again in 2024, reaching $940 billion, a value close to the total global investments in fossil fuels last year, according to a report by Carbon Brief. China’s policy contrasts with US retreat under TrumpThe report reveals that Chinese investments exceeded $940 billion in 2024, being … Continue reading Chinese renewable energy investments hit record $940 billion in 2024
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Wind turbine installation vessels for fourth-generation offshore wind power delivered in eastern China
Two homegrown fourth-generation wind turbine installation vessels, the latest generation in the world, have been delivered in Nantong City of east China’s Jiangsu Province, boasting strong resistance to wind and waves and a 30 percent increase in installation speed compared with the third generation. With certification for unrestricted navigation, the two vessels, officially known as … Continue reading Wind turbine installation vessels for fourth-generation offshore wind power delivered in eastern China
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Shanghai Electric Wind Power expands its presence in overseas markets
Shanghai Electric Wind Power Group Co Ltd, the wind power arm of Shanghai Electric Group Co Ltd, bagged overseas orders of wind turbine equipment with a combined capacity of 1 GW last year, thanks to its enhanced capability under the going global strategy. “Facing the fierce competition, going global with capability enhancement becomes effective solution … Continue reading Shanghai Electric Wind Power expands its presence in overseas markets
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EDF abandons Atlantic Shores offshore wind power project over Trump
French energy giant EDF announced it has written down $940 million in the value of its stake in the Atlantic Shores wind energy project off New Jersey, after its erstwhile partner Shell pulled out of its $1 billion investment in January. With the new Trump administration’s hostility to offshore wind projects, Shell’s continuing pivot away … Continue reading EDF abandons Atlantic Shores offshore wind power project over Trump
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Countries around the world use more land for golf courses than wind power or photovoltaic solar energy
Land use is a critical factor in the location of renewable energy facilities and is often scrutinised due to perceived conflicts with other land demands. Meanwhile, substantial areas are devoted to activities such as golf, which are accessible only to a select few and have a significant environmental and territorial footprint. Our study shows that … Continue reading Countries around the world use more land for golf courses than wind power or photovoltaic solar energy
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BloombergNEF: 10 things to watch in the wind energy sector in 2025
Cristian Bogdan Dinca, onshore wind analyst at BloombergNEF, has shared on his LinkedIn account the 10 key trends to watch in the wind sector this year. Here are the first five, and you can check out the rest on his LinkedIn account.
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Iberdrola and Kansai expand their strategic alliance to accelerate electrification in different countries
Iberdrola and the Japanese electricity company Kansai announced today the extension of their strategic alliance with the aim of accelerating electrification globally. This collaboration will focus on various electricity grid and renewable energy projects in different countries. Both companies see this new agreement as a strategic milestone that will allow them to jointly explore other … Continue reading Iberdrola and Kansai expand their strategic alliance to accelerate electrification in different countries
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China’s electricity expert talks about wind power, solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage in the country
Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with one of the leading experts on electrical generation in China to discuss the absurd scales of all forms of electrical generation and storage. In the first half of our conversation, we talked coal, gas, and nuclear. In the second half — lightly edited transcript below — … Continue reading China’s electricity expert talks about wind power, solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage in the country
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Kosovo receives four applications for wind power auction
German, Kosovar, French and Turkish companies submitted documentation to qualify for the first wind power auction in Kosovo*. The plan is for the government to have a share of up to 49% in selected projects. The Ministry of Economy of Kosovo* has publicly opened the applications within the qualifications call for the first wind power … Continue reading Kosovo receives four applications for wind power auction
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