Wind Now Provides 14% of Europe’s Electricity Updated On Fri, Feb 22nd, 2019 by Saurenergy Wind energy provided 14% of the EU’s electricity last year, up from 12% in 2017, according to statistics released by WindEurope. Wind power capacity rose in Europe by 11.3 GW in 2018. Continued growth in capacity and the use of more powerful turbines are helping to drive up wind’s share in the electricity mix. Denmark […] Read more
Africa and Middle East Installed 962 MW New Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Feb 11th, 2019 by Saurenergy The report forecasts that a further 6.5 GW capacity will be added by 2023. According to the latest data released by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), countries in Africa and the Middle East region installed 962 MW of new onshore wind power capacity in 2018, an increase of more than 300 MW compared to […] Read more
Indian Wind Power Sector to Benefit From US-China Tariff Scuffle : Wood Mackenzie Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood Mackenzie. India’s wind energy sector could benefit in the form of new investments as the ongoing tariff scuffle between US and China continues to escalate. The assumption comes from a new report released by global research and consultancy firm Wood […] Read more
Nike Signs First Wind Power PPA in Europe Updated On Thu, Feb 7th, 2019 by Saurenergy The global sporting brand now benefits from the supply of over 200 megawatts (MW) of renewable wind power. Nike, the global sporting brand, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Spain’s Iberdrola to source 40 MW of wind power from the Cavar wind complex in Navarra, northern Spain to power its facilities in Europe. […] Read more
China Added 44.3 GW of Solar and 20.59 GW of Wind Capacity in 2018 Updated On Mon, Jan 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy Total capacity, including hydro and biomass as well as solar energy and wind power, rose to 728 GW by end-2018, the NEA said during a briefing. According to official numbers, China’s renewable energy capacity increased by 12 percent in 2018 year-on-year compared to 2017. The leading country in the world for both solar and wind […] Read more
Siemens Gamesa’s turbine named Best Offshore Turbine for 2018 Updated On Thu, Jan 3rd, 2019 by Saurenergy This machine stands out for its excellent track record, the size of the order book and the interest it has aroused in emerging offshore markets. Windpower Monthly magazine recently named the Siemens Gamesa wind turbine as Best Offshore Turbine for 2018. Siemens Gamesa’s SG 8.0-167 DD wind turbine has been awarded as the “Best Rotor […] Read more
Shell and EDF Renewables Form JV to Develop Wind Farm Updated On Thu, Dec 20th, 2018 by Saurenergy The lease area holds the potential to produce approximately 2,500 MW of wind energy – enough to power close to one million homes. Forming an equal partnership joint venture, EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies have joined hands to co-develop wind energy area in New Jersey. The lease area holds the potential to […] Read more
Siemens Bags Wind Turbine Order for 263 MW in Four Countries Updated On Fri, Nov 30th, 2018 by Saurenergy The type of turbines that will be supplied will be within a performance range between 2.3 and 4.1 MW, the company said in a statement. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has announced securing major turbines order, total 263 MW spread across Sweden, Norway, Germany and Turkey. The type of turbines that will be supplied will […] Read more
EIB Expands Cooperation with SBI in Wind Energy Financing Updated On Sat, Nov 24th, 2018 by Saurenergy With this collaboration, the promoters of wind projects in the country will benefit from long-term low cost financing under the dedicated EUR 600 million renewable energy financing programme that is already supporting large-scale solar investment across the country. The European Investment Bank (EIB) will increase its support for India’s wind energy projects by expanding the existing lending programmes […] Read more
