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Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy cooperation: one step ahead in wind turbine technology developments

Posted on 16, May 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 16-May-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall and GE Renewable Energy to partner in the deployment of GE’s new wind turbine in Europe. Haliade-X is the largest offshore wind turbine on the market to date, with a capacity of … Read the full press release →

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Seamade NV orders 58 units of the SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbine from Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Posted on 4, December 2018 by

Project to utilize 58 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines; 17-year Long Term Service agreement with logistics included SeaMade is the name of two combined offshore wind projects, previously known as Mermaid (235 MW) and Seastar (252 MW) Clean energy … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope: EU’s newly-agreed renewable energy and energy efficiency target aims for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

Posted on 29, November 2018 by

The European Commission today called for the bloc to aim for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 in its new decarbonisation strategy. BRUSSELS, 29-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The EU’s newly-agreed renewable energy and energy efficiency targets put the bloc on track … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy secures preferred supplier agreement with Ørsted for its offshore wind power projects in Taiwan

Posted on 24, October 2018 by

900 MW projects to utilize approx. 112 SG 8.0-167 DD offshore wind turbines; Service agreement included Subject to final contract, Siemens Gamesa will establish a nacelle assembly facility near Taichung Harbor for start of production in 2021, going beyond the localisation requirements … Read the full press release →

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PwC joins the RE100 initiative of global businesses growing the global demand for renewable energy

Posted on 18, October 2018 by

PwC joins RE100 committing to 100% renewable power for its electricity consumption. New air travel offsetting programme targeting multiple benefits and backed by strict criteria. LONDON, 18-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — PwC’s new global environmental commitment to reduce carbon emissions, source 100% … Read the full press release →

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French renewable energy producer Neoen to break ground on its Numurkah solar farm in Goulburn Valley Highway in northwest Victoria, Australia

Posted on 30, July 2018 by

Full construction on Victorian solar farm commences in July, creating up to 300 jobs for the local economy With over 1,000 MW in assets in operation and under construction in Australia, Neoen ranks as the country’s number one independent producer … Read the full press release →

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Iberdrola to build its largest renewable energy facility in Latin America: the Paraíba wind farm complex in Brazil

Posted on 29, June 2018 by

The Paraíba complex will have a total installed power of 565 megawatts This big facility will consist of 18 wind farms, three of which are already operational while another 15 are at different phases of development, with a commitment to … Read the full press release →

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Societe Generale acquires French fintech Lumo, a renewable energy crowdfunding solution pioneer

Posted on 22, June 2018 by

PARIS, 22-Jun-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Lumo is a French fintech that since 2012 has been combining leading expertise in crowdfunding and renewable energies to accelerate the energy transition. It gives individuals and companies the opportunity to help finance a selection of … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy opens its nacelle plant in Cuxhaven, the largest production facility of its kind in Germany

Posted on 8, June 2018 by

Cuxhaven plant is an elementary component of Siemens Gamesa’s state-of-the-art offshore logistics concept and strengthens the company’s technological leadership Siemens Gamesa invests around 200 million euros; the plant will create around 850 jobs in 2018 Germany’s most modern and largest … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) exclusive supplier for the wind turbines for what will be the world’s biggest offshore wind farm

Posted on 20, February 2018 by

We have selected Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) as exclusive supplier for the wind turbines for Hornsea Project Two, which will be the world’s biggest offshore wind farm when operational in 2022. Fredericia, Denmark, 20-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The project will … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy reports seven orders for Safe Harbor equipment during Calendar Year 2017 in U.S.

Posted on 29, January 2018 by

Seven PTC qualifying orders signed in CY 2017 totaling 318 MW, with capacity ranging between 29 MW and 76 MW Projects qualified include new installation and repowering Zamudio, Spain, 29-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has been awarded seven … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to install 125 of its G97-2.1MW turbines at Gulf of Suez wind farm in Egypt

Posted on 8, January 2018 by

 It is the largest order ever won by the company in Egypt, a country which offers huge growth potential in wind power. Siemens Gamesa will install 125 of its G97-2.1 MW turbines at Gulf of Suez wind farm, located in … Read the full press release →

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EBRD provides US$ 85 million loan to finance renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey

Posted on 29, December 2017 by

New funds to finance investments in the private sector LONDON, 29-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — In response to growing demand for green energy the EBRD is providing a US$ 85 million loan to Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası (TSKB) to finance private mid-cap companies investing … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy unveils new geared turbine SG 4.2-145 as part of the new geared turbine platform Siemens Gamesa 4.X

Posted on 4, December 2017 by

First SGRE wind turbine launching, “One Segment/One Technology” philosophy New onshore model rated at 4.2 megawatts with 145-meter rotor, with 21% more AEP Offshore DD platform with167-meter rotor achieves 20% increase in AEP Wind Service to support multi-brand service solutions … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to supply close to 1 GW at three offshore wind power plants in Denmark

Posted on 4, December 2017 by

The company will install 113 SG 8.0-167 DD turbines at three offshore wind farms. Zamudio, Spain, 04-Dec-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been selected today by Vattenfall to supply close to 1 GW at three offshore wind … Read the full press release →

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RenewableUK’s Hugh McNeal on MHI Vestas Offshore Wind’s new facility at Fawley: powerful symbol of UK’s transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy

Posted on 13, November 2017 by

LONDON, 13-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK is highlighting today’s announcement by MHI Vestas Offshore Wind that it is opening a new plant at Fawley in Hampshire – on the site of a decommissioned oil-fired power station. The company is already manufacturing … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy to supply 310 wind turbines for five projects1 in the U.S.

Posted on 1, November 2017 by

The company will supply over 300 turbines to sites in the U.S., with a combined capacity of 784 MW Combined product offering results in five major projects New orders will leverage U.S. manufacturing facilities MADRID, 01-Nov-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens … Read the full press release →

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Lithuania to sell renewable energy to Luxembourg between 2018 and 2020

Posted on 27, October 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 27-Oct-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (26 October 2017) Lithuania and Luxembourg signed an agreement on a so-called statistical transfer of renewable energy. Under this agreement Lithuania will sell a specified amount of renewable energy to Luxembourg between 2018 and 2020. … Read the full press release →

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Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and University of Bristol form the Wind Blade Research Hub (WBRH)

Posted on 22, June 2017 by

£2.3 million research partnership between the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult and the University of Bristol could help unlock larger and more powerful wind turbines than ever before. BRISTOL, 22-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Forming the Wind Blade Research Hub (WBRH), the five-year … Read the full press release →

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Wind Power Becomes Leading Source of Renewable Energy

Posted on 19, June 2017 by

BRUSSELS, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (15 June 2017) we celebrate Global Wind Day. With over 500GW installed worldwide, wind power has become the leading source of new power generation in Europe and in many countries around the world. In 2016 … Read the full press release →

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WindEurope Urges Biomass Industry To Ensure Rigorous Accounting Methodology While Promoting Renewable Energy

Posted on 19, June 2017 by

WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson addressed the annual European Biomass Conference and Exhibition in Stockholm on 12 June. BRUSSELS, 19-Jun-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — On a panel with Paolo Frankl (Head of the Renewable Energy Division at the International Energy Agency) and Dana … Read the full press release →

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Michael Sen elected new member of the Board of Directors of Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy

Posted on 15, May 2017 by

MUNICH, 15-May-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Michael Sen, member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, will – additionally to his current duties – now be responsible for Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy within Siemens’ Managing Board. Until recently, Sen was a … Read the full press release →

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AkzoNobel announces new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050

Posted on 29, March 2017 by

AMSTERDAM, 29-Mar-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — AkzoNobel has committed to accelerating its sustainability agenda by announcing a new ambition to use 100% renewable energy and become carbon neutral by 2050. The company has been among the global leaders in sustainability for more … Read the full press release →

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EBRD to announce new €400m financing package for small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey

Posted on 6, December 2016 by

LONDON, 06-Dec-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will announce a new €400 million financing package for small-scale renewable energy and resource efficiency projects in Turkey in a Sustainable Energy Excellence Awards Ceremony on 7 … Read the full press release →

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Aalborg University: CORPE accelerates transition to more renewable energy by developing necessary cheap and reliable power electronics

Posted on 17, November 2016 by

Key persons from companies in Japan, China, Germany, Italy and Sweden were in attendance when one of the major ventures in Danish energy research presented its first five years of results and future partnering opportunities at Aalborg University. AALBORG, 17-Nov-2016 … Read the full press release →

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Green Climate Fund to make initial USD 78.4m investment in Deutsche Asset Management’s fund for renewable energy access in Africa

Posted on 21, October 2016 by

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, 21-Oct-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bank welcomes the Green Climate Fund’s (GCF) decision to make an initial 78.4 million US dollars investment in Deutsche Asset Management’s fund for renewable energy access in Africa. Deutsche Bank further appreciates GCF’s … Read the full press release →

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Nine out of ten BKW customers relied solely on renewable energy since the beginning of this year

Posted on 25, August 2016 by

BERN, 25-Aug-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Nine out of ten BKW customers have been relying solely on renewable energy for their electricity needs since the beginning of this year. This has helped strengthen the position of hydroelectric power – a domestic renewable … Read the full press release →

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Deutsche Bahn to increase renewable energy share in the traction current mix of its rail transport services to 45%

Posted on 29, April 2016 by

“We have a special obligation,” says Management Board Member Ronald Pofalla DB customers travel 100 million green train-kilometers a year BERLIN, 29-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Bahn has upped its climate protection targets for 2020. “We aim to cut specific CO2 … Read the full press release →

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RenewableUK: Windcat won Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award for 2016 for its WindGrip system

Posted on 1, February 2016 by

LONDON, 01-Feb-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK is today announcing that Windcat has won the Renewable Energy Health & Safety Award for 2016 in recognition of their WindGrip system. The award was presented yesterday; on the eve of RenewableUK’s annual Health and Safety Conference in … Read the full press release →

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BNP Paribas to double the financing resources allocated to the renewable energy sector

Posted on 23, November 2015 by

BNP Paribas will: More than double its financing in the renewable energy sector Reinforce its carbon risk management policies Support its clients in making a safe transition to more sustainable energy use PARIS, 23-11-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — BNP Paribas is … Read the full press release →

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Eren renewable energy lève 200 m€ auprès de Bpifrance, Nextworld, Salvepar et FFP pour accélérer sa croissance

Posted on 13, October 2015 by

EREN Renewable Energy annonce une levée de fonds de près de 200M€ auprès d’un consortium d’investisseurs diversifié, pour soutenir ses ambitions de croissance dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables. PARIS, 13-10-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — EREN Renewable Energy (« EREN RE »), … Read the full press release →

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EBRD, IEA, FAO and Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources host workshop in Istanbul for energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies

Posted on 19, June 2015 by

Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources hosts workshop for post-Soviet and southern and eastern Mediterranean countries LONDON, 19-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Energy efficiency, renewable energy and other low-carbon technologies are the focus of a joint workshop by the European … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: EU on track to meet its 20% 2020 renewable energy targets

Posted on 18, June 2015 by

BRUSSELS, 18-6-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has published the progress report on 2020 renewable energy targets, showing that the EU is on track to meet its 20% renewable energy targets. With a projected share of 15.3% of renewable … Read the full press release →

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The European Commission: Portuguese scheme to promote renewable energy technologies is in line with EU state aid rules

Posted on 23, April 2015 by

BRUSSELS, 23-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — The European Commission has found a Portuguese scheme aimed at promoting renewable energy technologies to be in line with EU state aid rules. The scheme will support demonstration projects producing renewable energy from the ocean … Read the full press release →

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AREVA and EVOPRO to formalize global cooperation in nuclear and renewable energy

Posted on 9, February 2015 by

PARIS, 9-2-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — AREVA and EVOPRO, a leading Hungarian engineering company specialized in industrial automation systems, have signed today a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize global cooperation in nuclear and renewable energy. The ceremony took place at Hungarian … Read the full press release →

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GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA strengthens its commitment to Houston Museum of Natural Science by again donating Renewable Energy Certificates

Posted on 12, December 2014 by

HOUSTON, 12-12-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — GDF SUEZ Energy Resources NA, a leader in U.S. retail energy, is further strengthening the Houston Museum of Natural Science’s commitment to environmental responsibility by again donating Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to the nonprofit organization. The gift … Read the full press release →

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RenewableUK condemns the unprecedented interference of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles in renewable energy projects in England

Posted on 25, September 2014 by

LONDON, 25-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — RenewableUK has condemned the unprecedented interference of the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government Eric Pickles in renewable energy projects in England. He has now intervened in 50 wind farm planning applications since … Read the full press release →

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ABB developed and tested 525kV extruded HVDC cable system to make renewable energy installations more efficient and cost-effective

Posted on 21, August 2014 by

525 kV voltage sets world record for extruded HVDC cable technology, doubling power flow and extending range to enable greater integration of distant renewables and interconnections Zurich, Switzerland, 21-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has … Read the full press release →

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Smart-Holding’s pilot project in renewable energy sector Vin-Pellet biofuel pellet plant named Best Buildings and Facilities Constructed in Ukraine in 2013

Posted on 14, August 2014 by

Vinnitsa, Ukraine, 14-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Vin-Pellet biofuel pellet plant (Turbov village, Vinnitsa region) won the competition Best Buildings and Facilities Constructed in Ukraine in 2013 held annually by the State Architectural and Construction Inspectorate of Ukraine under the Ministry of Regional Development, Construction, Housing … Read the full press release →

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Enel Green Power, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and Idaho National Laboratory to explore the potential of EGP’s innovative Stillwater hybrid power plant

Posted on 5, August 2014 by

The renewable specialist starts its collaboration with two US National Laboratories NREL and INL to use empirical data from the Stillwater Geothermal/Solar Project The parties will jointly explore and quantify the benefits of integrating renewable energy technologies at the same … Read the full press release →

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