Tag Archives: wind power

New ‘Nutzen statt Abregeln’ Initiative Puts Excess Renewable Energy to Work with First PtH Unit ‘Karoline’

(IN BRIEF) The Power-to-Heat unit “Karoline” has become the first participant in the newly launched “Nutzen statt Abregeln” program under §13k of the Energy Industry Act. This initiative, designed to minimize renewable energy curtailment and reduce redispatch costs, incentivizes the … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Researcher Moniek Tromp Innovates with Tabletop Spectroscope to Advance Sustainable Battery Research

(IN BRIEF) Moniek Tromp, a researcher at the University of Groningen, has developed a portable, tabletop spectroscope to accelerate her research on sustainable battery technology. This innovation allows her to conduct vital measurements on batteries in her own lab, bypassing … Read the full press release

EIB Group Boosts Sweden’s Green Transition with €1.9 Billion Financing in 2024

(IN BRIEF) In 2024, Sweden received approximately €1.9 billion in financing from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group, with over 65% directed toward climate and sustainability initiatives. This funding supported key projects in renewable energy, infrastructure, and digitalization, including wind … Read the full press release

Ilsenburger Grobblech and Siemens Gamesa Collaborate on Green Offshore Wind Towers for Thor Project

(IN BRIEF) Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH, in partnership with Siemens Gamesa, is supplying sustainable, low-emission steel plates for the Thor offshore wind farm. The GreenerTowers, with their reduced carbon footprint, represent a significant step in achieving sustainable wind energy solutions. The … Read the full press release

Chemetall Transition to 100% Renewable Electricity at Michigan Facility to Reduce CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, part of BASF’s Coatings division, has transitioned its Blackman Township production facility in Michigan to 100% renewable electricity, marking a significant step in its sustainability efforts. Partnering with BASF Renewable Energy, the facility will use wind and … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Secures Power Purchase Agreement for Ohio’s Blue Creek Wind Farm, Supporting Clean Energy and Local Communities

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola, through its U.S. subsidiary Avangrid, has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with American Municipal Power (AMP) to supply clean energy from the Blue Creek wind farm in Ohio. This partnership will support Ohio’s rural communities economically, … Read the full press release

Baltic States Achieve Historic Electricity Grid Synchronization with Europe, Boosting Energy Security

(IN BRIEF) Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania have successfully synchronized their electricity grids with the European Continental European Network, marking a significant step in their energy independence from Russia and Belarus. This achievement, celebrated as “Energy Independence Day,” strengthens the region’s … Read the full press release

EIB Provides €70 Million Loan for Stadtwerke Reutlingen’s Infrastructure Investment

(IN BRIEF) Stadtwerke Reutlingen has received a €70 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its electricity grid and expand its district heating network as part of Germany’s energy transition. The loan will fund infrastructure upgrades, including … Read the full press release

M&S Expands Fleet with 85 Zero and Low-Emission Vehicles as Part of Net Zero 2040 Commitment

(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the addition of 85 zero and low-emission vehicles to its logistics fleet as part of its Plan A strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2040. This includes five battery-electric heavy goods vehicles … Read the full press release

Equinor Secures Over USD 3 Billion Financing for Empire Wind 1 Project in U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has secured over USD 3 billion in financing for its Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project in the U.S., with financial close reached in December 2024. The project, which will power 500,000 homes in New York by … Read the full press release

AFRY Strengthens Renewable Energy Portfolio with Carelin Oy Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY has announced its acquisition of Carelin Oy, a leading provider of project management, energy, and asset care services in the Finnish renewable energy market. This strategic move aims to enhance AFRY’s offerings in the renewables sector, allowing … Read the full press release

AFRY Facilitates ENGIE’s Sicilian and Sardinian Wind Farms, Advancing Italy’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) AFRY, an international engineering and consulting company, has assisted ENGIE in the construction of two wind farms, Rampingallo and Porto Torres, located in Sicily and Sardinia, Italy. These wind farms, with a combined power output of 60 MW, … Read the full press release

RWE Innovates Sustainability in Wind Power with Orkoien Onshore Wind Project

(IN BRIEF) RWE, a leading energy company, has taken a pioneering step in promoting sustainability in wind power with its Orkoien onshore wind project near Pamplona, Spain. Over 14 months, RWE constructed a 5.7-megawatt onshore wind turbine while testing two … Read the full press release

Renewable Leader Vestas Secures Major Order for US Repowering

(IN BRIEF) Vestas, a global sustainable energy solutions provider, has secured a significant order to repower three undisclosed projects in the USA, reinforcing its commitment to renewable energy advancement. The order involves 72 V120-2.2 MW turbines and includes supply, delivery, … Read the full press release

Survey Challenges Wind Power Stereotypes: Majority in Wind Farm Vicinity Back Further Development

(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted in Northumberland, north-east England, revealed surprising results about attitudes towards wind power. Contrary to popular belief, three-quarters of respondents living near wind turbines supported onshore wind farms and wished to see further growth in … Read the full press release

Proximity Breeds Positivity: Residents Close to Wind Farms Embrace Renewable Energy, Survey Finds

Residents Living Near Wind Farms Supportive of Wind Power, Survey Finds

(IN BRIEF) A recent survey conducted in Northumberland, England, revealed that residents living in close proximity to wind farms hold a positive view of wind power. Contrary to popular belief, three-quarters of those surveyed expressed support for onshore wind farms … Read the full press release

EBRD Grants US$110 Million Loan to Enerjisa Uretim for Wind Power Expansion in Türkiye

(IN BRIEF) EBRD has approved a loan of US$110 million to Enerjisa Uretim in Türkiye to support the expansion of their wind power portfolio. Enerjisa Uretim’s projects will reduce CO2 emissions by 52,000 tonnes annually and promote employment opportunities for … Read the full press release

RWE Advances Growing Green Ambitions: Expands Renewable Energy Holdings and Achieves Strong Q1 Performance

(IN BRIEF) RWE, the European energy company, is rapidly implementing its Growing Green strategy with substantial investments in the first quarter of 2023. The company added 4.9 GW to its green portfolio, spending €8.0 billion on acquisitions, including the Con … Read the full press release

RWE Announces Preferred Suppliers for Denmark’s Largest Offshore Wind Farm, Thor

(IN BRIEF) RWE has announced the preferred suppliers for all main components of Thor, Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm, which is planned to have a capacity of over 1,000 MW. The project will be built in the North Sea and … Read the full press release

Albania Launches Tender for 300MW Solar Power as Part of EBRD Renewable Energy Auction

(IN BRIEF) The Albanian government, as part of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s (EBRD) Renewable Energy Auction program, is set to launch a tender for 300 MW of solar power, with the goal of adding at least 1 … Read the full press release