Wind farms in Ireland have generated 35% of the country’s electricity in the first five months of 2024, according to the latest report from Wind Energy Ireland. The May Wind Energy report revealed that electricity demand in Ireland increased slightly to 3,241 gigawatt-hours (GWh) in May 2024, up from 3,181 GWh in the same month…
The Nordex Group has achieved a significant milestone in the Nordic region, exceeding the 5 GW threshold of installed capacity with the installation of a N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland. The company’s 1,234 turbines, operating in Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and Norway, generate clean electricity for approximately 2 million households. The Nordic…
Hydro-Québec announced on Thursday that it will start constructing and operating wind farms, a role previously reserved for private sector developers. This move aims to add 10,000 megawatts of new wind capacity to the province’s energy network by 2035, surpassing the capacity of the Manic-Outardes hydroelectric complex. cap-chat-wind-farm-in-gaspe-region Hydro-Québec projects a 20% savings in energy…
Saudi Arabia has signed two groundbreaking agreements to purchase electricity from wind farms at record-low prices, furthering its renewable energy ambitions. The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) and a consortium led by Japan’s Marubeni Corporation concluded these deals during the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 Business Forum in Japan. Key Projects Wa’ad Alshamal Wind Farm: AlGhat Wind…
The wind industry achieved a monumental feat in 2023, surpassing all previous records with a staggering 117 GW of new wind power capacity installed globally. This remarkable accomplishment represents a 50% increase year-over-year (YoY) and signifies significant progress towards combating climate change. Resilience in a Challenging Year This achievement is even more impressive considering the…
China is solidifying its position as a global leader in the wind energy revolution. A new report by BloombergNEF reveals that worldwide wind capacity additions reached an all-time high of 118GW in 2023, with China driving staggering growth. Chinese wind turbine manufacturers, particularly Goldwind and Envision, dominated the market. Goldwind retained the top spot for…