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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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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Proposals From US Wind Turbine Manufacturers
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a request for proposals (RFP) under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP) to support the development of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology. The 2025 RFP includes significant program changes aimed at streamlining the process of innovative design development, optimization, testing, and certification … Continue reading Proposals From US Wind Turbine Manufacturers
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Nordex receives orders for 638 MW of wind power in Türkiye in Q4, exceeds 1 GW of orders in 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, Nordex received orders for a total of 97 wind turbines from Türkiye, the majority of which were placed by the end of December. The orders totalling 638 MW also include service contracts for the wind turbines over a period of several years. With these orders, the Nordex Group achieved … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 638 MW of wind power in Türkiye in Q4, exceeds 1 GW of orders in 2024
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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
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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Test campaign of the new E-175 EP5 E2 wind turbines
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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