Ørsted has reached important milestones for both phases of its combined 112 MW Bahren West onshore wind project in Brandenburg, Germany. Bahren West I is now Ørsted’s largest German onshore wind project in its portfolio. With its 50.4 MW capacity, the project can supply the equivalent of 35,000 German households. With the first stage of the … Continue reading Ørsted reaches German onshore wind milestones: Bahren West I Wind Farm now in operation, Bahren West II Wind Farm about to start construction
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures CfD contract for onshore wind farm in Romania and welcomes the European Investment Bank as co-investor
Following its successful participation in the November 2024 CfD auction, the Pestera II onshore wind power project in Romania is now in the final stages prior to start of construction. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) announced that Radramo Power SRL, the company holding the rights to the ~400MW Pestera II onshore wind project, has entered into … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures CfD contract for onshore wind farm in Romania and welcomes the European Investment Bank as co-investor
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Vessel Arrives in Puerto Madryn with Wind Turbines for La Flecha Wind Farm
After 34 days at sea, the vessel brought components for 11 wind turbines.The cargo includes the largest wind turbines unloaded in Puerto Madryn, with blades measuring 86 meters in length and generators weighing up to 120 tons. Once unloading is complete, the components will be stored in the bonded warehouses of the Puerto Madryn Port … Continue reading Vessel Arrives in Puerto Madryn with Wind Turbines for La Flecha Wind Farm
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US Electricity 2025 – Special Report
The US clean electricity transition continued as wind power and solar generated more than coal for the first time. Electricity demand growth sped up and solar generation rose more quickly than gas to help meet it. In 2024, wind and solar together generated more electricity than coal for the first time in the US, while … Continue reading US Electricity 2025 – Special Report
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Saipem unveils its advanced floating offshore wind technology
Saipem has introduced Star1, a cutting-edge floating wind foundation designed to support next-generation offshore wind turbines, including those exceeding 20 MW, Trend reports via the company. Star1 features a steel semi-submersible structure with a distinctive star-shaped design, consisting of three arms converging at the center, where the turbine tower is installed. This configuration enhances stability, … Continue reading Saipem unveils its advanced floating offshore wind technology
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Reviving retired wind turbine blades for sand control
After enduring harsh desert conditions, massive retired wind turbine blades are set to be locally repurposed as an innovative material used for sand control. Chinese “sand scientists” have proposed a groundbreaking solution: transforming used wind turbine blades into porous sand barriers. This initiative is a significant win in both countering desertification and addressing waste management … Continue reading Reviving retired wind turbine blades for sand control
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Voltalia signs a PPA for its 526 MW hybrid wind power and photovoltaic project in Uzbekistan
Voltalia has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with state-owned utility JSC Uzenergosotish for its 526 MW Artemisya hybrid project in Uzbekistan. The Artemisya project is located in the Bukhara region and combines 126 MW of solar power, 300 MW of wind power, and 100 MW/200 MWh of battery storage. The PPA will provide JSC … Continue reading Voltalia signs a PPA for its 526 MW hybrid wind power and photovoltaic project in Uzbekistan
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The nacelles for Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbines will be manufactured in South Korea.
Doosan Enerbility will build a plant for the assembly of Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbine in Changwon, South Korea. The two companies have signed an agreement that will allow Doosan Enerbility to design and build the manufacturing plant and production system for the wind turbines. Siemens Gamesa will promote technology transfer, support the … Continue reading The nacelles for Siemens Gamesa’s 14 MW offshore wind turbines will be manufactured in South Korea.
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Wind energy in Europe: 2024 statistics and outlook to 2030
Annually, WindEurope, the wind energy industry association in Europe, publishes a report compiling data and statistics from the previous year, along with some forecasts for the future. Personally, I love these reports, as they provide a general overview of wind energy in the old continent, showing which countries are performing better or worse, the challenges … Continue reading Wind energy in Europe: 2024 statistics and outlook to 2030
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New Report Finds Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Future Demand
Electricity demand in the United States is projected to surge by an unprecedented amount over the coming decade, according to a report released today by S&P Global Commodity Insights. This rapid growth, driven by a diverse set of factors, signals an extraordinary opportunity for the American economy and electricity sector: meeting this growing demand will require an … Continue reading New Report Finds Urgent Need to Expand Energy Supply to Meet Rapidly Growing Future Demand
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Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
Europe adds 13.8 GW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2024, WindEurope says. In wind turbine installations, Germany led with 644 wind turbines, followed by France with 387 wind turbines and Türkiye with 272 wind turbines. Türkiye has moved up eight places to rank third in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase, adding … Continue reading Türkiye ranks 3rd in Europe for onshore wind energy capacity increase
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In the first week of March, wind energy production increased in the German and Iberian markets compared to the previous week
Price declines and solar energy records mark the first week of March in European electricity markets. In the first week of March, prices declined in European electricity markets. Germany, France and Italy broke all?time records for solar photovoltaic energy production for a day in March, while wind energy production increased in Germany and the Iberian … Continue reading In the first week of March, wind energy production increased in the German and Iberian markets compared to the previous week
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Ocean Winds Secures Electricity Business License for 1,125MW Hanbando Offshore Wind Project
Ocean Winds has obtained the Electricity Business Licence (EBL) following review by the Electricity Regulatory Commission under the Ministry of Power and Energy (MOTIE) for its 1,125 MW Hanbando Offshore Wind Project.Once the EBL has been obtained, the company will commence the Environmental Impact Assessment, site investigations and key engineering studies. Hanbando Offshore Wind, our … Continue reading Ocean Winds Secures Electricity Business License for 1,125MW Hanbando Offshore Wind Project
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2.5 GW Mareld Floating Offshore Wind Farm in Sweden Granted Natura 2000 Permit
Freja Offshore, a joint venture owned by Hexicon and Mainstream Renewable Power, has received the Natura 2000 permit for the Mareld offshore wind farm, located approximately 40 kilometres west of Lysekil, within Sweden’s exclusive economic zone. The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland has granted a Natura 2000 permit for Freja Offshore’s Mareld offshore wind … Continue reading 2.5 GW Mareld Floating Offshore Wind Farm in Sweden Granted Natura 2000 Permit
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European electricity market prices rose in February driven by gas and falling wind energy production
Prices in the main European electricity markets rose in February 2025, in many cases reaching their highest level since March 2023. This rebound was driven by rising gas prices, which also marked their highest monthly average since that date. In addition, wind energy production fell, in some markets registering its lowest level for February in … Continue reading European electricity market prices rose in February driven by gas and falling wind energy production
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Brazil president Lula signs law authorizing offshore wind power development
Brazil also has considerable experience with wind energy. It ranked sixth for onshore wind installed capacity in the 2023 Global Wind Energy Report and was third for most new wind power plants.Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has signed into law a bill authorizing the development of offshore wind farms, a statement said late … Continue reading Brazil president Lula signs law authorizing offshore wind power development
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Vietnam’s Mekong Delta province attracts 10 wind power projects worth $776 mln
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu attracted 10 wind power projects with a total investment of VND19.8 trillion ($776.3 million) at its investment promotion conference on Friday. Bac Lieu authorities granted letters of interest and investment commitment documents to the 10 projects at the event, with a total capacity of 550 MW. They are … Continue reading Vietnam’s Mekong Delta province attracts 10 wind power projects worth $776 mln
Continue readingEDPR mulls selling offshore wind power business
The Portuguese company owns 50% of Ocean Winds with France’s Engie.EDP Renováveis ??(EDPR) is mulling selling its stake in offshore wind company Ocean Winds. The company owns 50% and the remaining 50% is held by France’s Engie. The news was revealed by Bloomberg. No final decision has been made and one possibility is to sell … Continue reading EDPR mulls selling offshore wind power business
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Ocean Winds obtains licence for 1,125 MW offshore wind farm in South Korea
Ocean Winds, a joint venture between ENGIE and EDP Renewables, has obtained an Electric Business Licence (EBL) for the 1,125 MW Hanbando fixed-bottom offshore wind farm in South Korea. The licence has been granted by the Electricity Regulatory Commission of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). The EBL grants the offshore wind project … Continue reading Ocean Winds obtains licence for 1,125 MW offshore wind farm in South Korea
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Inox Wind Secures Significant 153 MW Wind Turbine Order in Tamil Nadu
Inox Wind Ltd has received an order to supply 51 wind turbines, each with a 3 MW capacity, totaling 153 MW, in Tamil Nadu from a global clean energy player. The company will provide limited scope EPC and multi-year O&M services for the project. Inox Wind Ltd (IWL) announced a major order on Friday for … Continue reading Inox Wind Secures Significant 153 MW Wind Turbine Order in Tamil Nadu
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