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New Study: Economic Effects of Climate Protection Drastically Underestimated

09/07/2018

Climate protection measures like the energy transition necessitate investment - however, the resulting positive effects on the economy have so far been drastically underestimated. By 2030, such investments could generate 26 trillion dollars.

Facebook Speeding Up Switch to Renewables

09/04/2018

By the end of 2020, internet giant Facebook wants to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 75% and operate the company's data centers worldwide with 100% renewable energy.

No Rest for Australia

08/30/2018

Seven Prime Ministers in 11 years, that's quite a record in Down Under. Just as men and women at the top of the country change frequently, energy and environmental policy in Australia is changing all the time - a permanent struggle for stability for the expansion of renewables and compliance with climate protection targets.

Protests and Complaints: France and Wind Energy

08/24/2018

Energy transition is a difficult topic in the nuclear nation of France. And no change in sight in the foreseeable future...

Trump Administration: Energy Efficiency No Longer Necessary

08/20/2018

In a little-noticed memo last month, U.S. President Donald Trump issued the slogan that it is no longer necessary to save natural ressources such as oil. Reason: There's more than enough for everyone.

Icebreaker Project - A New Challenge

08/17/2018

The idea of installing wind turbines in the Great Lakes in the north of the country has existed in the U.S. for several years. But developers may face problems to which even Europeans with their highly developed offshore industry still have no answers.

Siemens Gamesa Secures Another Order in Norway

08/13/2018

Siemens Gamesa announces an order for the supply of wind turbines with a capacity of 208 MW for one of Norway's largest wind farms

Setback for Japanese Offshore Wind Efforts

08/10/2018

After the nuclear catastrophe in Fukushima, the Japanese government opted for floating wind turbines in the affected region. The project now has to endure a severe setback.

U.S. Blow Off $4.5 Billion Wind Project

08/03/2018

If you got it, flaunt it: In line with this motto, the country's largest wind energy project with an estimated investment value of $4.5 billion was rejected by a Texas commission last week.

Wind Energy in Russia Gears Up

08/01/2018

Turbine manufacturer Vestas has supplied first components for Russia's second wind farm.

Saudi Arabia Reveals High Wind Potential

07/27/2018

Saudi Arabia is one of the richest countries in the world with its oil reserves. Declining oil prices and rising domestic energy demand though are forcing the kingdom to look for alternative sources. A new study certifies that the country has 'high wind potential' and an initial call for tenders is already underway.

innogy Takes Over 2000 MW Pipeline in the U.S.

07/26/2018

German developer innogy takes over the onshore business of U.S. company EverPower Wind Holdings. With the purchase innogy now owns onshore wind projects with a total output of more than 2,000 megawatts (MW). The projects are in different development phases.

Renewables Are Coming to Town!

07/20/2018

In North Queensland, Australia, an innovative energy park is currently being built, consisting of a wind farm and a solar park as well as storage facilities.

Like a Bull in a China Shop

07/20/2018

Looking into the news columns can make you desperate at the moment. The tone in politics has become noticeably rougher with the great role model sitting at the top spot in the US. Though behaving like a bull in a china shop when it comes to climate change is quite common these days.

EnBW Conquers Sweden

07/17/2018

Energy supplier EnBW's newly founded subsidiary is investing in their first Swedish wind farm.

Wind Power for Nessie?

07/13/2018

The fact that it is indeed possible to change an industrial nation's energy supply to renewable energy without power outages has been sufficiently proven. However, the next stage of the energy transition is now imminent: What to do with the electricity not needed right away?

TPI Composites and Vestas Expand Partnership

07/10/2018

TPI Composites, the only independent manufacturer of composite wind blades with a global manufacturing footprint, has announced to expand their partnership with Danish turbine manufacturer Vestas.

Iberdrola to Construct Greece Wind Farm

07/09/2018

Iberdrola has won the rights to construct another wind farm in the latest Greece renewables auction.

Snapshot With a Turbine?

07/06/2018

Summer time is travelling time. People working in wind industry often take a closer look at where and how often they come across turbines at their holiday destinations. By now at quite exotic places on this earth energy production from wind can be witnessed and kept hold of in a snapshot in front of a turbine.

Germany Fights Over End of Coal

06/29/2018

The so-called 'Coal Commission' started its work on Tuesday with a lot of noise. However, it will probably be quite some time before an agreement can be reached to end coal in Germany.

Vestas Wins Contract for Citizen Wind Farm from German Auction

06/28/2018

Four turbines are being replaced in a repowering project in Rakow near the Baltic Sea

Wind Industry Booming Around the World

06/26/2018

Industrialised countries are no longer the only ones expanding their use of renewable energies. However, the figures behind the success stories differ from country to country.

Climate Protection: Economy Tops Politics

06/22/2018

Some appalling figures have reached us from politics in recent days. Hardly any country in Europe will achieve its climate protection goals for 2020, while there are more and more refugees elsewhere. Nevertheless, something is changing - albeit from an unexpected direction.

First Australian Wind Farm with InteliLight®

06/20/2018

Vestas has received an order for the 228 MW Lal Lal Wind Farm, located in Victoria, Australia. The 60 V136-3.6 MW turbines will be equipped with Australia’s first radar-activated aviation lights.

EnBW Enters French Onshore Wind Market

06/19/2018

German utility EnBW has announced to expand to France with one of Europe's still growing renewable energy markets.

TenneT: Power Distribution in the North Sea

06/15/2018

The German-Dutch transmission system operator has brought big names on board. TenneT is now collaborating with innogy and Vattenfall in two studies to further investigate the possibilities of optimal international networking for the distribution of electricity in offshore wind projects.

U.S. Democrats Reject Donations from Fossil Fuel Companies

06/14/2018

Democratic National Committee (DNC) will no longer accept campaign contributions sponsored by fossil fuel companies.

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