Noticias Externas

1. Iberdrola inaugurates the Baixo Iguaçu hydroelectric power plant in Brazil

   With 350 MW installed capacity, the Baixo Iguaçu plant will control the water flow of the Iguaçu falls, one of the seven natural wonders of the world. The Chairman of Iberdrola highlighted the company’s commitment to Brazil while saying that “over the next five years alone, we will invest €6.5 billion in new projects to … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the Baixo Iguaçu hydroelectric power plant in Brazil →

2. Ayala Corporation expanding wind energy project in Indonesia

   The energy investment unit of Ayala Corporation will be doubling the capacity of its Sidrap wind farm development in South Sulawesi, Indonesia to 150 megawatts from currently at 75MW. In an interview with reporters, AC Energy President and Chief Executive Officer Eric T. Francia indicated “there’s expansion potential for Sidrap – we can double the … Continue reading Ayala Corporation expanding wind energy project in Indonesia →

3. Wind energy: Siemens Gamesa rated BBB by Fitch

   This rating follows those assigned by Standard & Poor’s (BBB-) and Moody’s (Baa3) and confirms the company’s leading position, underpinned by geographical diversification, technology strengths and a solid financial position. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has been assigned a BBB long-term credit rating with stable outlook by Fitch. The agency attributes the rating to Siemens … Continue reading Wind energy: Siemens Gamesa rated BBB by Fitch →

4. Masdar, EDF to build 800 MW hybrid concentrated solar power plant in Morocco

   The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) said the project, which will have a total installed capacity of 800 MW, is the world’s first advanced hybridisation of concentrated solar power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) technologies.   Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) said its consortium comprising EDF Renewables, a world leader in renewable energy electricity … Continue reading Masdar, EDF to build 800 MW hybrid concentrated solar power plant in Morocco →

5. Chinese energy expert calls for accelerated green, low carbon development

   A Chinese energy expert on Saturday challenged the global community to accelerate green and low carbon development. Cheng Zhiqiang, deputy secretary general of Global Energy Interconnection Development and Cooperation Organization (GEIDCO), said that sustainable urban development is faced with climate change, environmental pollution, health and poverty challenges. “The root cause of these challenges is the … Continue reading Chinese energy expert calls for accelerated green, low carbon development →

6. GWEC working with World Bank Group to hold forum on Offshore Wind Power in London

   Forum will bring together emerging markets with strong offshore wind energy potential, with representatives from 15 governments expected to attend. World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched program to fast-track the adoption of offshore wind energy in developing countries. GWEC Market Intelligence expects global offshore wind capacity to grow to 210GW in … Continue reading GWEC working with World Bank Group to hold forum on Offshore Wind Power in London →

7. Redundant Defense and Interior appropriations language risks delaying U.S. offshore wind power

   The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement in response to recent inclusion of language related to U.S. offshore wind development in the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of the Interior (DOI) FY 2020 appropriations bills: “The offshore wind industry is committed to compatibility with national security and wind projects are rigorously … Continue reading Redundant Defense and Interior appropriations language risks delaying U.S. offshore wind power →

8. Naturgy wins the largest wind energy project in the Canary Islands

   The Puerto del Rosario Wind Farm, in which 39.3 million euros will be invested, will have an installed capacity of more than 29 MW and is included in the new 217 MW wind power auction convened by the Ministry for Ecological Transition. The wind turbines project joins the eight wind farms that the company has … Continue reading Naturgy wins the largest wind energy project in the Canary Islands →

9. Senegal imports wind turbines for first wind farm

   British renewable power company Lekela expects the wind farm, located in Taiba Ndiaye, about 100 km from the capital Dakar, to reach 158.7 megawatts (MW) by 2020. President Macky Sall is keen to make Senegal a leader in renewables in Africa, with a 30 percent target for clean energy in the coming years, of which … Continue reading Senegal imports wind turbines for first wind farm →

10. Iberdrola signs a wind energy PPA in the US

    Iberdrola, through its subsidiary Avangrid Renewables, has signed a long-term wind power purchase agreement (PPA) with Dairyland Power Cooperative for 52 megawatts (MW) of the Tatanka Ridge wind farm in the county of Deuel, in the State of South Dakota (United States). According to the companies, this corresponding production of the wind farm represents consumption … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a wind energy PPA in the US →

11. Innogy starts construction for Polish wind farm with wind turbines from Nordex

    innogy SE – a strategic partner of the Nordex Group – is commencing construction works for the onshore wind farm Zukowice in Poland this week. Zukowice is a 33MW wind power project in Lower Silesia for which the contract was awarded in the first Polish onshore wind auction in November 2018. Now the Zukowice project … Continue reading Innogy starts construction for Polish wind farm with wind turbines from Nordex →

12. Microsoft and Eneco to drive offshore wind power

    Microsoft and renewable energy supplier Eneco have partnered to drive sustainable business transformations. Microsoft will use Eneco’s clean wind energy to power its data centres starting in 2022. After an earlier purchase in the year, Microsoft will buy 90 megawatts of offshore wind energy from the Dutch firm, bringing its total wind energy purchases in … Continue reading Microsoft and Eneco to drive offshore wind power →

13. Construction of Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm has started

    The 72 wind turbines have a total height of 188 metres and each foundation weighs up to 800 tonnes. The construction of Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm in the Baltic Sea has now started well on schedule, and the wind power plant will contribute significantly to Vattenfall’s goal of enabling fossil-free living within one generation. … Continue reading Construction of Kriegers Flak Offshore Wind Farm has started →

14. Enel Green Power starts construction of 90 MW Azov wind farm, Group’s first renewable project in Russia

    The Azov wind farm, which is also the Rostov region’s first-ever renewable project, is expected to enter into service in 2020. The wind power project is owned by Enel Russia, with Enel Green Power in charge of development and construction activities. The overall investment in this wind turbines plant amounts to approx. 132 million euros. … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of 90 MW Azov wind farm, Group’s first renewable project in Russia →

15. Naturgy consolidates in the wind energy of Australia

    GPG (Naturgy Group) and Vision conclude a financing agreement for the construction of a 180 MW wind farm in Australia. Naturgy, through Global Power Generation (GPG), its international subsidiary of power generation, has closed a financing of up to 284 million Australian dollars (176 million euros) to complete the development of the Berrybank wind farm, … Continue reading Naturgy consolidates in the wind energy of Australia →