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RWE Achieves Major Milestone in Offshore Wind Energy with Successful Auction

Posted on 13, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) RWE has successfully secured two offshore wind sites in the German North Sea, N-9.1 and N-9.2, with a total capacity of 4 gigawatts, during a recent federal auction. The company will pay €250 million for these sites, located … Read the full press release →

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VARD Signs Contract for Advanced Energy Construction Vessel for Wind Energy Construction AS

Posted on 6, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) VARD, a subsidiary of the Fincantieri Group, has signed a contract to design and build an advanced Energy Construction Vessel (ECV) for Wind Energy Construction AS, with delivery slated for Q2 2027. The vessel, built at Vard Vung … Read the full press release →

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Plenitude and Ferriera Valsabbia Ink 10-Year Deal for Renewable Wind Energy Supply

Posted on 2, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Plenitude has signed a 10-year Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Ferriera Valsabbia to supply energy from a 15MW wind farm in Sannicandro di Bari, Italy. Starting in September 2024, the wind farm will generate over 350 GWh … Read the full press release →

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EIB Grants €35 Million Green Loan to Haizea Wind Group to Advance Wind Energy Manufacturing in Europe

Posted on 2, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €35 million green loan to Haizea Wind Group, a Spanish wind energy component manufacturer. This investment aims to enhance innovation and digitalization in the wind sector, supporting the REPowerEU plan … Read the full press release →

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EIB Launches €5 Billion Initiative to Boost Wind Energy Sector with Deutsche Bank Partnership

Posted on 31, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has initiated a €5 billion program to support the wind energy sector, starting with a €500 million counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank. This will enable Deutsche Bank to issue up to €1 billion in … Read the full press release →

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REPowerEU Marks Second Anniversary with New Wind Energy Initiatives

Posted on 14, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Today marks the second anniversary of REPowerEU, the European Union’s response to Russia’s energy threat following the invasion of Ukraine. REPowerEU has significantly accelerated the deployment of wind energy across Europe, increasing its share in the electricity mix … Read the full press release →

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wpd Achieves Wind Energy Milestones in Sweden and Finland

Posted on 12, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) wpd, a leading developer of onshore wind energy projects in Europe, has achieved significant milestones in Sweden and Finland. In Sweden, they’ve commissioned the Stöllsäterberget wind farm and secured contracts for future projects. In Finland, wpd is progressing … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope and Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency Join Forces to Boost Wind Energy in Caspian Region

Posted on 4, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) WindEurope and the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy in Azerbaijan and the broader Caspian Sea area. This collaboration aims to leverage Azerbaijan’s … Read the full press release →

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TenneT Transmits Record Amount of Wind Energy from North Sea, Covering Needs of 9 Million Households

Posted on 30, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In 2023, TenneT, the transmission system operator, transmitted approximately 19.24 terawatt hours (TWh) of wind energy from the German North Sea to land, while in the Netherlands, it was 4.17 TWh. This energy could theoretically fulfill the annual … Read the full press release →

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PNE Group Continues to Advance its Wind Energy Expansion in Germany

Posted on 24, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) PNE Group has commissioned and added two new wind farms in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, with a combined rated output of 21.6 MW to its renewable energy portfolio. The wind farms are located in Hamwarde and near Stuvenborn and consist … Read the full press release →

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EIB Approves €5 Billion Initiative to Support Wind Energy Manufacturing and €20.4 Billion for Diverse Investments Across Europe

Posted on 14, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors has endorsed a €5 billion initiative aimed at bolstering wind energy equipment manufacturing companies as part of the European Wind Power Package. This strategic investment supports the transition to net … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies Signs Investment Agreement for Largest Wind Energy Project in Kazakhstan

Posted on 5, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has signed an Agreement on Investment (AoI) for its Mirny project during COP28 in Dubai. This project, the largest wind energy initiative ever undertaken in Kazakhstan, will provide low-carbon electricity to over 1 million people and reduce … Read the full press release →

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TenneT and Statnett Explore Hybrid Interconnector for North Sea Wind Energy

Posted on 17, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) On November 16, 2023, transmission system operators TenneT and Statnett signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hybrid interconnector linking Germany and Norway in the North Sea. Instead of connecting North Sea wind … Read the full press release →

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TenneT’s DolWin5 Project Advances: HVDC Platform Sets Sail for Norway to Revolutionize Offshore Wind Energy Transmission

Posted on 17, October 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TenneT, a leading offshore transmission system operator in Europe, has achieved a significant milestone in the DolWin5 grid connection project. The 900 MW offshore platform, DolWin epsilon, left Seatrium Limited’s shipyard in Singapore and is en route to … Read the full press release →

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TenneT’s DolWin6 Offshore Grid Connection Expands German North Sea Wind Energy Capacity to Over 8 GW

Posted on 27, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Transmission system operator TenneT has successfully completed the DolWin6 offshore grid connection, adding over eight gigawatts of connection capacity for wind energy in the German North Sea. This marks the 13th German offshore grid connection managed by TenneT … Read the full press release →

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ENERCON Unveils Innovative E-nacelle for Enhanced Wind Energy Converters

Posted on 13, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ENERCON has introduced a new E-nacelle, a crucial component in wind energy converters, designed for improved efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This E-nacelle, based on innovative converter technology, eliminates the need for a steel frame, streamlining production processes. The company … Read the full press release →

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DNV Partners with Intercontinental Wind Energy for Quality Assurance and Offshore Wind Expansion in Taiwan

Posted on 31, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DNV has secured a contract to provide quality assurance, quality control, and technical support to Intercontinental Wind Energy Co., Ltd. (IWE) in Taiwan. This collaboration aims to assist IWE in becoming a Tier-1 supplier for offshore wind projects … Read the full press release →

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Peter Hauge Madsen Receives Poul La Cour Award for Dedication to Wind Energy Research

Posted on 29, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Peter Hauge Madsen, former Head of the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Danish Technical University (DTU), has won this year’s Poul La Cour Award for his leadership and dedication in advancing the European wind energy … Read the full press release →

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TenneT to build 40 GW of offshore wind energy to fulfill North Sea Energy Summit’s target

Posted on 31, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Transmission System Operator (TSO) TenneT has collaborated with Hitachi Energy, Petrofac, GE/SMOP and GE/McDermott to develop a new global market standard for 2 GW HVDC systems, a crucial component of TenneT’s innovative 2GW Program. This program consists of … Read the full press release →

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Germany, Sweden, and Finland Lead the Way in EU Wind Energy Growth in 2022

Posted on 11, January 2023 by

Despite Challenges, 15 GW of New Wind Farms Installed, One Third More Than 2021 Onshore Wind Leads the Way in EU’s Renewable Energy Push (PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 11-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope’s Annual Statistics 2021: EU needs 30 GW a year of new wind energy to meet its 2030 renewables target

Posted on 25, February 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 25-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced the release of its Annual Statistics 2021, which shows the insufficient speed of wind energy expansion … Read the full press release →

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Corporate Knights names the Danish wind energy leader Vestas the world’s most sustainable company in its 2022 ranking

Posted on 19, January 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) AARHUS, 19-Jan-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Vestas Wind Systems A/S (CPH: VWS), a Danish global leader in sustainable energy solutions, has announced it has been named the world’s most sustainable company in the 18th annual ranking of the world’s … Read the full press release →

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BMT’s fuel-efficient and economical Service Accommodation Transfer Vessel (SATV) design recognised at the ASEAN Wind Energy Innovation Excellence Awards

Posted on 10, November 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 10-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — BMT Group Ltd (BMT), a leading international multi-disciplinary engineering, science, and technology company, has announced that it has been named as the finalist of ASEAN Wind Energy Innovation Excellence Awards for Smart Technology … Read the full press release →

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Wind energy: WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris

Posted on 14, October 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 14-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, a Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced that its CEO  Giles Dickson has spoken at the 11th Colloque National Éolien in Paris, organised … Read the full press release →

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German developer wpd to plan Kon Plong onshore wind energy project in Vietnam

Posted on 23, July 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BREMEN, 23-Jul-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — wpd, a German developer and operator of wind farms on- and offshore and solar parks, has announced it will be planning the Kon Plong onshore wind energy project in the Vietnamese province of … Read the full press release →

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DNV GL report forecasts strong future scenario for floating wind energy

Posted on 1, December 2020 by

Floating wind will play an important role in decarbonizing the global energy system, contributing 2% of the world’s power supply by 2050, but more comprehensive industry standards and risk management is required for the technology to scale. (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Wind Energy Generation integrated into Flender GmbH, Siemens AG’s wholly-owned subsidiary

Posted on 1, September 2020 by

Important milestone for planned Flender listing The two Portfolio Companies’ businesses a perfect fit Combined company to strengthen global technology leadership (PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 1-SEP-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG, a German multinational conglomerate and Europe’s largest industrial manufacturing company, … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: Wind energy key for Europe’s recovery from COVID-19

Posted on 14, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 14-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope, Brussels based association active on promoting the use of wind power across Europe, has announced it has analysed the National Energy & Climate Plans (NECPs) and compiled the most important findings for … Read the full press release →

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Offshore wind energy: EIB to loan EUR 250 million to TSO TenneT Holding B.V. for the Zuidwest 380 kV project

Posted on 9, March 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ARNHEM, Netherlands, 9-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — TenneT Holding B.V. and The European Investment Bank (EIB) sign EUR 250 million loan agreement to finance the western section of TenneT’s “Zuidwest 380 kV” project. The EIB financing will support the … Read the full press release →

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Caisse des Dépôts’ Banque des Territoires buys 50 per cent equity stake in Total Quadran portfolio of solar and wind energy for EUR 150 million

Posted on 29, January 2020 by
Caisse des Dépôts' Banque des Territoires buys 50 per cent equity stake in Total Quadran for EUR 150 million

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 29-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading energy player Total has just announced that Banque des Territoires (Caisse des Dépôts) will acquire a 50% equity stake in Total Quadran’s portfolio of solar and wind energy assets in France for … Read the full press release →

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Wind energy continues to grow as share in EU’s electricity mix

Posted on 21, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 21-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope report reveals that in 2018, wind energy provided 14% of the EU’s electricity, an increase from 12% in 2017. Wind power capacity rose in Europe by 11.3 GW in 2018: 8.6 GW … Read the full press release →

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Offshore wind energy in Europe as of 2019: 105 wind farms across 11 countries with a total capacity of 18.5 GW

Posted on 7, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) BRUSSELS, 7-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — According to new data made public by WindEurope, the size and scale of offshore wind continues to rise in Europe. As of February 2019, Europe already has 105 offshore wind farms across 11 countries with a … Read the full press release →

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The world’s largest wind energy gathering the Global Wind Summit will take place under the slogan “Breaking new ground”

Posted on 14, August 2018 by

Everywhere we look – geographically, politically, technologically and financially – wind energy is breaking new ground. BRUSSELS, 14-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Wind energy continues to expand all over the world. It’s at the heart of government thinking on the energy transition. … Read the full press release →

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PNE WIND’s wind energy project developer WKN AG awarded the first “Fairer Windparkplaner Schleswig-Holstein” seal

Posted on 30, May 2018 by

Independent inspection body awards “Faire Windparkplaner SH” seal for wind farm planners with fair practices Cuxhaven, Germany, 30-May-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The Husum-based wind energy project developer WKN AG and its subsidiary WKN WERTEWIND GmbH are the first companies to … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: Europe invested €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017

Posted on 18, April 2018 by

BRUSSELS, 18-Apr-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe invested a total of €51.2bn in wind energy in 2017.  The development of new farms accounted for €22.3bn of this. This is according to WindEurope’s ‘Financing and Investment Trends’ report released today. The rest of the investment … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with Finnish Energy Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen at Finnish Wind Energy Association conference

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson met with the Finnish Energy Minister Kimmo Tiilikainen on 26 October before presenting with the Minister at the annual conference of the Finnish Wind Energy Association. Finland has 2 GW of installed … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope and RenewableUK join forces to host Offshore Wind Energy 2017 from June 6-8, London

Posted on 26, May 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 26-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Offshore Wind Energy 2017, the globe’s largest dedicated offshore wind event ever, is just around the corner! Thousands of delegates, exhibitors, and visitors will be heading to London’s magnificent ExCeL Centre from June 6-8 for what promises to … Read the full press release →

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ENERCON opens two new production facilities in Magdeburg to produce components for its wind energy converters

Posted on 12, January 2015 by

Magdeburger Komponentenfertigung GmbH and Magdeburger Generatorenfertigung GmbH to produce components for ENERCON wind energy converters Magdeburg, Germany, 12-1-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — ENERCON has inaugurated two new production facilities in Magdeburg. In the presence of Saxony-Anhalt governor Reiner Haseloff (CDU), Magdeburg mayor … Read the full press release →

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ENERCON starts export of its new E-115 wind energy converter with first delivery currently being installed near Lelystad in The Netherlands

Posted on 9, September 2014 by

Aurich, Germany, 9-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ENERCON has launched export of its new E-115 wind energy converter. The first export wind turbines of the efficient 3 MW series are currently being installed near Lelystad in The Netherlands and their installation … Read the full press release →

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Wind energy technology leader Gamesa to supply 49.3 MW to the Chinese company CGN Wind Energy

Posted on 27, March 2014 by

The company will deliver 25 G97-2.0 MW turbines for a wind farm being built in Shandong province. The turbines are specially designed for low wind sites. Zamudio, Spain, 27-3-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Gamesa, a global technology leader in wind energy, has signed an agreement … Read the full press release →

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