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Europe’s largest battery powers up in Blackhillock, in Moray

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 15, 2025

million tonnes of CO from entering the atmosphere during this period by integrating more wind power onto the transmission network.” With every wind turbine put up, solar panel installed, and battery facility constructed, we are protecting families from future energy shocks. It will also prevent approximately 2.6

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Wind turbine processing centre opens in Glasgow

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 7, 2024

A circular supply chain for wind turbines in Scotland is one step closer, says sustainable materials firm EMR, thanks to a pilot processing centre the group has opened at its Glasgow South Street site. Re-Rewind is part-funded by the UK Government through Innovate UK.

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Nearly 5 GW of New Offshore Wind Power Approved for the U.S. Northeast

POWER Magazine

JULY 3, 2024

Over the past week, the offshore wind power sector in the U.S. On July 1, the […] The post Nearly 5 GW of New Offshore Wind Power Approved for the U.S. Northeast appeared first on POWER Magazine. received two major federal approvals that could add nearly 5 GW to the grid.

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U.S. onshore wind construction costs continue to decline

Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 17, 2021

Construction costs for U.S. onshore wind generators declined by 27% from 2013-2019 , according to data from the U.S. The average construction cost per kilowatt fell from $1,895 in 2013 to $1,391 in 2019. The report acknowledges that wind capacity and construction costs vary significantly by region.

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Wind-powered hydrogen production plant commissioned in Germany

Renewable Energy World

MARCH 12, 2021

The newly constructed facilities were presented to the public on March 11, 2021. Avacon operates seven newly constructed wind turbines with a total capacity of 30 MW on the Salzgitter AG site. million) and the construction of the electrolysis plant was funded by state-owned development bank KfW.

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Green Hydrogen Takes Center Stage in Schweinfurt – Here’s What It Means for Mobility

Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 4, 2025

Positioned close to the SuedLink high-voltage direct current grid connection, the plant will leverage renewable wind power from northern Germany and offshore installations as a primary energy source. Construction is expected to kick off later this year, with operations projected to begin by the end of 2026.

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Pattern Energy Completes Construction of Largest Single-Phase Renewable Energy Project in U.S. History

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JANUARY 6, 2022

Western Spirit Wind totals 1,050 MW of new wind power in New Mexico

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7.39-MW wind power plant in Japan begins operation

Renewable Energy World

MARCH 5, 2021

The project’s power generation is estimated to reach27,391,000kWh annually. The construction of Ichigo Yonezawa was funded by the Shinsei Bank Green Loan program, an initiative targeted specifically to finance projects with positive environmental benefits. Ichigo Yonezawa has a capacity of 7.39 The post 7.39-MW

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£147 million deal will double Scottish energy storage capacity

Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 25, 2024

Construction has commenced on a new energy storage facility in Scotland, part of a drive to maximise the efficacy of renewables and reduce the cost of wasted wind to consumers. The facility at Blackhillock: how it will look.

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Three billion tons less CO2 emissions by 2030 possible with photonics, says study

Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 2, 2020

Reinhart Poprawe, former Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT/RWTH Aachen University – Lecturer in Laser Technology LLT said: “Photonics makes it possible to constructively combine economy and environmental protection.

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Shetland wind power set to reach UK mainland via new HVDC link

Business Green

AUGUST 3, 2020

A major renewable energy infrastructure project is to bring wind power from Shetland to the UK mainland via Europe's first multi-terminal high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) interconnection, the firms behind the development announced yesterday. Major milestone reached for pioneering green grid project.

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Comment: Offshore wind needs to increase by 265% to meet govt targets

Envirotec Magazine

JUNE 15, 2023

To mark Global Wind Day 2023 on June 15, ABB – which describes itself as the largest supplier of electrical components to the wind industry around the world – discusses the measures needed to achieve the UK’s goals in relation to offshore wind power. This load factor = 0.402.

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South Korean Firm Touts Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Tower Concept

GreenTechMedia

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

The ability to add Odin tower structures onto existing city rooftops “is one strength that we think we have compared to other wind technologies,” said Hyokon Zhiang, an Odin Energy advisor, in a video interview. A higher-cost wind power technology for niche applications.

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U.S.’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project prepares for construction

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Vineyard Wind, the 800-megawatt project offshore Massachusetts , has closed on $2.3 billion of senior debt financing, setting the stage for construction to begin. . said Vineyard Wind CEO Lars T. Vineyard Wind will issues notices to proceed to its contractors in the coming days and weeks, the company said.

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Is crisis at Siemens Energy symptom of a wider wind power problem?

The Guardian: Energy

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Rising construction and financing costs are likely to require fresh policies from the UK and US One of the world’s biggest wind turbine makers has reignited concerns over the headwinds facing the industry after losing billions in market value this week.

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China building twice as much wind and solar power as rest of world – report

The Guardian: Energy

JULY 10, 2024

Country on track reach 1,200GW of installed wind and solar capacity by end of 2024 – six years ahead of Beijing’s target The amount of wind and solar power under construction in China is now nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, a report has found. Continue reading.

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The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore

Renewable Energy World

AUGUST 19, 2021

Japan’s PowerX is developing the world’s first vessel to transport electricity generated by offshore wind farms to shore. The automated “Power Transfer Vessel” aims to support Japan’s goal of increasing offshore wind power generation from 20 megawatts to 10 gigawatts by 2030 and 30-45 GW by 2040.

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Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Saudi Arabia is constructing a futuristic city in the desert on the Red Sea called Neom. Europe, which has an economy saddled with high energy prices and is heavily dependent on Russian natural gas, is embracing green hydrogen by providing funding for construction of electrolysis plants and other hydrogen infrastructure. Wind Power.

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GE supplying turbines for three Oklahoma wind power farms totaling 1.48 GW

Renewable Energy World

APRIL 2, 2021

GE Energy Financial Services (“GE EFS”) invested in the Traverse project during the construction phase and provided creative structuring to enable financing of this build transfer opportunity, demonstrating GE’s ability to solve problems for our customers. The post GE supplying turbines for three Oklahoma wind power farms totaling 1.48

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'Nothing short of staggering': Global offshore wind power pipeline 'doubles in a year'

Business Green

JUNE 21, 2022

The global pipeline of offshore wind projects has almost doubled within only a year from 429GW of potential new capacity to 846GW, according to analysis today by RenewableUK. Australia, Italy, the USA and Finland also have significant floating wind pipelines, the data shows.

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Enel’s portfolio of renewable projects under construction tops 2 GW

Renewable Energy World

MAY 5, 2021

Today, global energy company Enel said that its US renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power North America , has started construction on five new renewable energy projects in the US with a total combined capacity of 1.5 The new wind, solar and hybrid projects announced today represent over 1.5 Projects in Texas.

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How a Single UK Turbine Could Prove a New Use Case for Wind Power

GreenTechMedia

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

We hope that projects like Ventonteague will raise awareness that even a single wind turbine can provide this kind of benefit to the power system,” McMullin said in an interview. million) in funding for the project, and has constructed and commissioned the infrastructure that will connect the turbine to the grid and the LEM.

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Nel and Samsung Unite for Nuclear-Powered Pink Hydrogen Project

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Pink Hydrogen News Nel Secures 5M Deal for Koreas First Nuclear-Powered Project Nel , a leader in hydrogen technology, has secured a 5 million deal with Samsung C&T Corporation and its Engineering Construction Group. Further cementing its industry position, Nel also received a EUR 135 million grant from the EU Innovation Fund.

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World’s largest battery storage facility will power The Red Sea Project with clean energy 24/7

Envirotec Magazine

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Battery storage is needed to support site-wide energy resilience, providing the power required at night when solar generation is not possible. The blend of solar and wind power generation will also guarantee a reliable supply of energy to the destination.

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Utility-scale contractor translates wind expertise to growing solar market

Solar Power World

JULY 27, 2022

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives (IEA) is a major force in heavy civil construction. Through its subsidiary White Construction, the company is consistently battling with market leader Mortenson for the top wind power EPC in the country.

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New Jersey to Build Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port

GreenTechMedia

JUNE 16, 2020

The first phase will cover 30 acres, including a staging and marshalling area for offshore wind components and a 25-acre manufacturing facility. Construction of the first phase is “targeted” to begin in 2021. Under Murphy, New Jersey has aggressively revived its offshore wind ambitions, setting a 7.5-gigawatt

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BASF to add 90 MW total of wind and solar power contracts in Texas

Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

German chemical company, BASF, and EDF Energy North America signed a 35-MW wind power purchase agreement (PPA) that will bring 25 MW of wind power to BASF’s Verbund site in Freeport, Texas, and 10 MW of wind power to the Pasadena, Texas, site.

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Iberdrola and 50Hertz sign construction agreement for Baltic Eagle offshore substation

Renewable Energy World

MAY 20, 2021

Substation to be shared by two offshore wind farms with a combined capacity of 826 MW. The offshore substation will house the technical equipment to collect the electricity produced by the wind turbines and connect it to the onshore transmission grid in Lubmin.

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Duke Energy’s Sustainable Solutions planning its first wind farm in Iowa

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Duke Energy’s newly formed Sustainable Solutions unit, merged from several entities only months ago, is building a 207-MW wind power project in Iowa. Construction on the Ledyard Windpower site in Kossuth County will be Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions’ first renewable energy project in Iowa. wind capacity to more than 3,100 MW.

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Wind Industry Experiences Third Strongest Year on Record With 9,143 MW of Wind Power Added to U.S. Grid

altenergymag

JANUARY 29, 2020

Additional AWEA 2019 Q4 Market Report Highlights: • Wind Farm Construction and Advanced Development Pipeline Up 24% Year-over-Year, representing potential $62 billion in new investment. Demand for Wind Power sets new record as Utilities and Businesses Announce 8,726 MW in Power Purchase Agreements.

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ACORE Commends Congress for Including Commonsense Emergency Relief Measures for the Renewable Sector in Year-End Spending and COVID Relief Package

altenergymag

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Congress has reached a bipartisan deal that contains important emergency relief measures for the renewable energy industry, including a two-year extension of the investment tax credit (important for solar power), a one-year extension of the production tax credit (important for wind power), and a new 30% investment tax credit for offshore wind projects (..)

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South Korea announces ambitious 8.2GW wind complex

Renewable Energy World

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

The agreement is said to involve 33 public and private entities, including Korea Electric Power Corp (KEPCO), equipment manufacturers such as Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, and engineering and manufacturing companies such as SK E&S, Hanwha Engineering & Construction Corp, CS Wind Corp, and Samkang M&T Co.

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220-MW Grady Wind power facility in New Mexico now operational

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

New Mexico’s newest wind power facility is now up and running. Pattern Energy Group 2 LP (Pattern Development) announced it has completed construction and begun operations at its 220-MW Grady Wind facility located in Curry County, New Mexico.

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A windy success for a small South African community

Smart Energy International

MARCH 25, 2022

The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has acknowledged that South Africa continues to be the number one wind power market in Africa with 2.5GW of cumulative wind power capacity installed in the country. This is supported by the national Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP).

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The 800-MW Vineyard Wind 1 moves closer to starting construction

Renewable Energy World

MARCH 8, 2021

Later this week, BOEM will publish a Notice of Availability for the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Federal Register, which analyzes the potential environmental impacts of making a decision on Vineyard Wind’s Construction and Operation Plan. In response to the announcement, Vineyard Wind CEO Lars T.

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GE Renewable Energy and LafargeHolcim agree to develop circular wind industry

Renewable Energy World

JUNE 14, 2021

GE Renewable Energy and LafargeHolcim have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore circular economy solutions using materials from decommissioned wind turbines. We are delighted to work with LafargeHolcim on these critical projects, which will help to improve the sustainability of wind power now and well into the future.”.

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World behind on almost every policy required to cut carbon emissions, research finds

The Guardian: Energy

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Retire about 240 average-sized coal-fired power plants a year, every year between now and 2030. Construct the equivalent of three New Yorks’ worth of public transport systems in cities around the world each year this decade. Increase the rate of growth of solar and wind power from its current high of 14% a year to 24% a year.

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UK officials approve GE’s offshore wind blade plant

Renewable Energy World

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

UK planning authorities have approved plans for GE Renewable Energy's offshore wind blade manufacturing plant in Teeside. Construction on the manufacturing plant is expected to begin later this year. There is still a lot of work in front of us but this an important milestone for the construction and future opening of the facility.

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India’s wind market is ready for its comeback

Renewable Energy World

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The news underscores the resurgence of India's wind power market, which was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. GW of wind capacity was installed in 2020, compared to a forecast of 3.3 GW, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. India, the world's fourth-largest wind power market, is ready for its comeback.

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Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says

GreenTechMedia

JANUARY 14, 2020

gigawatts of wind power capacity to come online in 2020 surpasses 2012’s record of 13.2 gigawatts of new wind this year, with some projects delayed into 2021 amid a historic wind construction boom. gigawatts, and pushes total U.S. Wood Mackenzie is expecting 15.2 Meanwhile, EIA’s forecast of 13.5

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State Power Investment Corp to invest $5.85 billion in Chinese green hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The company intends to produce H2 using wind power installed in northeast China. State Power Investment Corp (SPIC) of China has announced that it will make a $5.85 billion (42 billion yuan) investment into green hydrogen produced using wind energy installed in northeast China. The projects will be powered by a 3.5-gigawatt

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Huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027

Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2023

New figures appear to clarify the workforce challenge facing the global wind industry with nearly 600,000 technicians needed during the next five years – with more than 240,000 of these roles new recruits to the industry. That growth would require an extra 84,600 technicians to support the expansion of wind power.

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Uniper signs long-time PPA with Pattern for Western Spirit wind energy

Renewable Energy World

MAY 27, 2021

Pattern Energy Group LP and international energy company Uniper this week announced they have signed a 15-year power purchase agreement for up to 219,000 MWh per year of wind energy generated in New Mexico. Western Spirit Wind is expected to be completed by the end of 2021. “A

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Power Construction Corporation of China - Power Construction Corporation of China Helps Vietnam to Start a New Chapter in Sea Wind Power

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APRIL 10, 2023

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Europe’s largest battery powers up in Blackhillock, in Moray

Wind turbine processing centre opens in Glasgow

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U.S. onshore wind construction costs continue to decline

Wind-powered hydrogen production plant commissioned in Germany

Green Hydrogen Takes Center Stage in Schweinfurt – Here’s What It Means for Mobility

Pattern Energy Completes Construction of Largest Single-Phase Renewable Energy Project in U.S. History

7.39-MW wind power plant in Japan begins operation

£147 million deal will double Scottish energy storage capacity

Three billion tons less CO2 emissions by 2030 possible with photonics, says study

Shetland wind power set to reach UK mainland via new HVDC link

Comment: Offshore wind needs to increase by 265% to meet govt targets

South Korean Firm Touts Novel Vertical-Axis Wind Turbine Tower Concept

U.S.’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project prepares for construction

Is crisis at Siemens Energy symptom of a wider wind power problem?

China building twice as much wind and solar power as rest of world – report

The automated vessel designed to transport electricity from offshore wind farms to shore

Could green hydrogen be key to a carbon-free economy?

GE supplying turbines for three Oklahoma wind power farms totaling 1.48 GW

'Nothing short of staggering': Global offshore wind power pipeline 'doubles in a year'

Enel’s portfolio of renewable projects under construction tops 2 GW

How a Single UK Turbine Could Prove a New Use Case for Wind Power

Nel and Samsung Unite for Nuclear-Powered Pink Hydrogen Project

World’s largest battery storage facility will power The Red Sea Project with clean energy 24/7

Utility-scale contractor translates wind expertise to growing solar market

New Jersey to Build Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Port

BASF to add 90 MW total of wind and solar power contracts in Texas

Iberdrola and 50Hertz sign construction agreement for Baltic Eagle offshore substation

Duke Energy’s Sustainable Solutions planning its first wind farm in Iowa

Wind Industry Experiences Third Strongest Year on Record With 9,143 MW of Wind Power Added to U.S. Grid

ACORE Commends Congress for Including Commonsense Emergency Relief Measures for the Renewable Sector in Year-End Spending and COVID Relief Package

South Korea announces ambitious 8.2GW wind complex

220-MW Grady Wind power facility in New Mexico now operational

A windy success for a small South African community

The 800-MW Vineyard Wind 1 moves closer to starting construction

GE Renewable Energy and LafargeHolcim agree to develop circular wind industry

World behind on almost every policy required to cut carbon emissions, research finds

UK officials approve GE’s offshore wind blade plant

India’s wind market is ready for its comeback

Three-Quarters of New US Generating Capacity in 2020 Will Be Renewable, EIA Says

State Power Investment Corp to invest $5.85 billion in Chinese green hydrogen

Huge global demand for new wind technicians by 2027

Uniper signs long-time PPA with Pattern for Western Spirit wind energy

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