2024-12-22

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Avangrid Announces First Onshore Wind Project in Oklahoma, Will Expand Company’s U.S. Footprint to 25 states

Avangrid Announces First Onshore Wind Project in Oklahoma, Will Expand Company’s U.S. Footprint to 25 states

02/01/2024

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced its first renewable energy project in Oklahoma. Pontotoc Wind, a 147.5 MW wind farm with 33 turbines, powering 40,000 homes, will be constructed in Pontotoc County, Oklahoma and expand Avangrid’s presence in the U.S. to 25 states.

Bachmann electronic strengthens management with experienced business psychologist

Bachmann electronic strengthens management with experienced business psychologist

02/06/2024

- Beat Rünzler becomes "Chief Administration Officer"

Release of the Report “Multi-Energy ORLEN. The Company’s Growth from 2016 to 2023”

02/06/2024

"I can now proudly say that, through collective efforts, we have successfully secured our place as a fully-fledged member of the premier league of Europe’s major players,” declares Daniel Obajtek

Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil

Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil

02/07/2024

519 MW Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex in Bahia

PNE Group granted permits for the construction and operation of two wind farms in Schleswig-Holstein

PNE Group granted permits for the construction and operation of two wind farms in Schleswig-Holstein

02/07/2024

Permits to install 28.8 MW of renewable energy; Last year, permits for a total of 162 MW in accordance with BImSchG were granted in Germany

Quote from Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke on the EU Supply Chain directive

Quote from Federal Environment Minister Steffi Lemke on the EU Supply Chain directive

02/07/2024

RWE starts construction of utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands

RWE starts construction of utility-scale battery storage project in the Netherlands

02/08/2024

35 MW storage systems to be installed at RWE’s Eemshaven power plant; Facility to be virtually coupled with RWE power plants in the Netherlands; Commissioning in 2025

ENERTRAG Operation takes over technical management of the Krummendeich wind energy research park

ENERTRAG Operation takes over technical management of the Krummendeich wind energy research park

02/08/2024

European Commission 2040 climate target: Reducing net emissions by 90% by 2040

European Commission 2040 climate target: Reducing net emissions by 90% by 2040

02/08/2024

In February 2024, the European Commission presented its assessment for a 2040 climate target for the EU. The Commission recommended reducing the EU’s net greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040 relative to 1990.

BayWa r.e. secures wind farm financing at former coal mine

BayWa r.e. secures wind farm financing at former coal mine

02/08/2024

BayWa r.e. has completed the financing of its Broken Cross Wind Farm with the major retail and commercial bank NatWest Plc. Broken Cross is currently being constructed in South Lanarkshire southeast of Glasgow, Scotland and will consist of nine turbines, with a total planned capacity of 43.2 MW. The total financing volume for this project is around €46 million. As recently announced, a 6 year PPA for the project was signed between SmartestEnergy Limited and BayWa r.e. at the end of last year.

P&T Technologie becomes Energiequelle SAS

P&T Technologie becomes Energiequelle SAS

02/09/2024

French subsidiary of Energiequelle GmbH changes its name

Vestas Annual Report 2023 – A return to profitability

Vestas Annual Report 2023 – A return to profitability

02/12/2024

For the year 2023, Vestas achieved revenue of EUR 15,382m (outlook: EUR 14.5-15.5bn), with an EBIT margin before special items of 1.5 percent (outlook: 0-2 percent), and total investments1 of EUR 823m (outlook: approx. EUR 0.8bn). The value of the combined order backlog across Power Solutions and Service increased to EUR 60.1bn.

TÜV SÜD accredited for testing and certification of H2 generation systems according to ISO 22734

TÜV SÜD accredited for testing and certification of H2 generation systems according to ISO 22734

02/12/2024

TÜV SÜD Product Service GmbH is the first certification body to receive accreditation from the German accreditation body DAkkS for the testing and certification of hydrogen generation systems and electrolysis systems in accordance with ISO 22734:2019. This enables manufacturers of hydrogen systems to prove the safety, quality and performance of their products.

Prysmian signs contracts worth in aggregate around €5 billion with Amprion

Prysmian signs contracts worth in aggregate around €5 billion with Amprion

02/15/2024

The package deal is the largest ever in value for Prysmian; the contracts, effective immediately, are now added to Prysmian’s order backlog and cover cable capacities for DC34 and offshore grid connection systems BALWIN1, BALWIN2.

Majority Leader Gonzalez Introduces the Climate Resilient Schools Act

Majority Leader Gonzalez Introduces the Climate Resilient Schools Act

02/15/2024

Majority Leader Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1182 the Climate Resilient Schools Act that would require the California Energy Commission (CEC) to develop a comprehensive Master Plan to advance healthy, sustainable, and climate-resilient schools. Specifically, the bill will require the CEC to establish a steering team to facilitate stakeholder engagement in developing the Master Plan.

WWEA welcomes new member ENERCON

WWEA welcomes new member ENERCON

02/15/2024

The World Wind Energy Association is pleased to announce that German wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON has joined the Association as a Corporate Member.

Large construction site for the energy transition: RWE modernises two wind farms and increases power generation

Large construction site for the energy transition: RWE modernises two wind farms and increases power generation

02/15/2024

Company modernises wind farms in Salzgitter and Peine district; Total capacity to increase from 30.6 to 61.8 MW

The Antaris 5.5 kW on a lattice mast!

The Antaris 5.5 kW on a lattice mast!

02/19/2024

Here the Antaris was installed on a customer's own 12m high lattice mast.

Prysmian unveils new global brand to support its commitment to lead the energy transition and digital transformation challenges.

02/22/2024

– Prysmian, leader in the energy transition and digital transformation, launches today, in collaboration with Interbrand — a leading brand consultancy for nearly 50 years — the group's new brand: a new crucial asset that aims to support and amplify Prysmian’s new business strategy.

Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region

02/22/2024

Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to cooperate on developing a world-class offshore wind power industry in the region. The aim of the agreement is to establish a successful local wind power industry driven by Ørsted’s 1.6 GW offshore wind project off the coast of Incheon. Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region.

Koehler Renewable Energy assigns wpd windmanager

Make your own electricity from wind!

02/26/2024

This is the approach taken by paper manufacturer Koehler Group, which has enlisted the help of the wind industry.

Prysmian signs a contract worth around €1.9 billion with Eastern Green Link 2 Limited.

Prysmian signs a contract worth around €1.9 billion with Eastern Green Link 2 Limited.

02/27/2024

Effective immediately, the contract is now added to the Prysmian order backlog. The award follows earlier Prysmian selection as preferred bidder and commitment to assure the required capacity.

Statkraft discloses fourth quarter results 2023

Statkraft discloses fourth quarter results 2023

02/27/2024

And the annual report for 2023 on Friday 1 March 2024 at 08:00 a.m. CET.

Independently confirmed for the first time

Drone Inspection by Deutsche Windtechnik - a valid solution

02/27/2024

The method was validated by TÜV Nord and can be used for periodic inspections

8.2 Renewable Energy Experts Hamburg starts second stage of innovative floating solar project in Uganda

8.2 Renewable Energy Experts Hamburg starts second stage of innovative floating solar project in Uganda

02/28/2024

Interdisciplinary consultancy mandate aims to promote solar energy in the country and meet the needs of the population, environment and economy

Vestas secures 153 MW order in the USA

Vestas secures 153 MW order in the USA

02/29/2024

The order consists of 34 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines.

Nordex Group increases consolidated sales in 2023 to EUR 6.5 billion and achieves positive operating result

Nordex Group increases consolidated sales in 2023 to EUR 6.5 billion and achieves positive operating result

02/29/2024

The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production

The EU built a record 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023 – wind now 19% of electricity production

02/29/2024

The EU built 17 GW of new wind energy in 2023, slightly up on 2022 – and more than ever in a single year in fact. But it’s not enough to reach the EU’s 2030 targets. The EU should be building 30 GW of new wind every year between now and 2030. The actions set out in the EU Wind Power Package and European Wind Charter will help increase the annual build-out – national implementation is key. Wind was 19% of all electricity produced in Europe’s last year.

Outstanding results: Sound margins expansion & strong cash generation.

Outstanding results: Sound margins expansion & strong cash generation.

02/29/2024

Well on track to deliver on mid-term targets, in line with the “Connect, to lead” strategy

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