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‘Giant waves’ from hurricane Epsilon knock down Saitec floating wind turbine in Spain
Ten metre high waves broke and capsized a wind turbine prototype as a storm crashed into northern Spain causing damage along the coast
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Vestas' Q3 profits squeezed despite record turbine deliveries
Vestas CEO Henrik Andersen said the coronavirus pandemic continued to impact the Danish manufacturer in Q3
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Chinese contractor plans subsidy-free 800MW wind farm in Ukraine
If built, the 800MW project in Donetsk would be one of Europe’s largest onshore wind farms
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Wind power installations set for record year despite pandemic – GWEC
The Global Wind Energy Council argues wind power's expected record growth in 2020 demonstrates its resilience
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RWE acquires 2.7GW project pipeline from Nordex
RWE's latest acquisition adds to its existing 22GW development pipeline
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UK onshore wind fleet could reach 30GW by 2030
The UK’s onshore wind fleet could more than double to 30GW by 2030 if projects are consented in a timely manner and with the right planning framework in place, according to new analysis.
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Enercon lines up CEO replacement as Kettwig retires
Enercon board member Momme Janssen will replace Hans-Dieter Kettwig, who is due to retire at the start of next month
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Confidence rises in German onshore and global offshore wind markets
Positive assessment from industry experts around the world offers stark contrast to extremely negative results one year ago, despite the impact of the Covid-19 crisis
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The challenges facing Suzlon's new CEO
Suzlon's new CEO, Ashwani Kumar, will need to draw on all his 30 years of experience in the energy business to restore the Indian turbine manufacturer to profitability
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US wind power 'on track for record year' despite Covid-19
In the first nine months of the year, 6.3GW of new wind power capacity has been commissioned in the US – a 72% increase from one year earlier
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Engie buys 420MW Australian wind farm
The 420MW Hills of Gold project will be Engie's second wind farm in Australia and its largest in the country
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Japan needs 130GW of wind capacity to reach 2050 carbon-neutrality target
New prime minister Yoshihide Suga announced Japan will aim to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
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Equinor gains on wind, loses on oil and gas
Norwegian energy giant Equinor's renewable energy division's profits doubled in Q3, but this was outweighed by seven-figure write-downs of oil and gas assets
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New platform key to offshore wind leadership after MHI Vestas decoupling – Vestas CEO
Vestas aims to lead the offshore wind sector by 2025, following its acquisition of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' stake in their joint venture, CEO Henrik Andersen said
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Vestas buys out MHI from offshore wind joint venture
Vestas will acquire Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' stake in their offshore wind joint venture. MHI will buy a small stake in Vestas
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Scotland aims for 11GW offshore wind by 2030
The Scottish government hopes its increased offshore wind ambition will support its plans for renewables to power 50% of its electricity, heat and transport by 2030
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Rhode Island chases 600 MW of new offshore wind energy
US State is pursuing a competitive request for proposals (RFP) to procure up to 600 MW of new offshore wind energy, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announces.
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GE Renewable Energy turns first quarterly profit since 2018
GE Renewable Energy recorded a profit in Q3 2020 due to improved pricing, tighter capital spending and job cuts, according to its latest investor presentation
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Growing wind portfolio and major divestment pushes Ørsted through the Covid crisis
Danish developer Ørsted reports an 18% fall year-on-year fall in profits in Q3, but a 2% rise for the first nine months of the year
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‘Extreme weather, cyber-attacks and variable electricity’ among key threats to wind power, finds IEA report
Major study points to serious challenges to the security of supply with the share of wind and solar electricity generation globally set to rise from 7% to 45% by 2040
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- Energy Department Announces $3 Million for Industry HPC Access
- Lab-Corps Program Announces Second Round of Training for Entrepreneurial Teams at National Labs
- DOI Announces Milestone for Wind Energy Development Off New York's Shore
- Eagles are Making Wind Turbines Safer for Birds
- Energy Department Announces $25 Million for Next-Gen Electric Machines
- DOE’s Small Business Vouchers Pilot Selects 33 for Lab Collaboration
- Energy Department Announces Denver as Location for 2017 Solar Decathlon
- Mid-Winter Check In and Getting Ready for Spring
- Energy Department Announces $80 Million to Increase SuperTruck Efficiency
- Energy Department Announces $22 Million for Marine Energy Projects
- Energy Department Announces Finalists Vying for Wave Energy Prize
- Energy Department Solid-State Lighting Efforts Spark New Paradigm
- DOE Launches $40 Million Effort to Improve Materials for Clean Energy Solutions
- West Palm Beach, Florida, Announces Bigger Energy-Saving Goal, New Efficiency Upgrades
- Energy Department Recognizes Orlando Better Buildings Challenge Partners
- Offshore wind newcomer divests 80% of Swedish lake project
- Massachusetts governor vetoes higher offshore wind target
- European demand helps Nordex orders level in 2020 despite coronavirus
- Vestas halts 150 turbines following blade investigation
- Six groups join race for Denmark's Thor offshore wind farm