Siemens Gamesa Signs 48 MW Wind Turbine Agreement in Bosnia Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy The deadline for commissioning the project is 21 months and the expected annual production is from the wind farm upon completion is around 130 GWh. Siemens Gamesa has signed a $78.4 million agreement with the Bosnian public electric utility company (EPBiH) to supply 15 wind turbines for a future wind farm. The wind power company […] Read more
Declaration Calls For More Ocean-Based Renewables Updated On Thu, Feb 28th, 2019 by Saurenergy We must reconcile the desire to expand offshore renewables with the necessity to preserve our marine environment. The Belgian government recently organised a major international conference on ‘Climate Change and Oceans Preservation.’ The Belgian government asked WindEurope to run the panel on the happy co-existence of ocean energy and biodiversity. The panel comprised EU Commissioner […] Read more
Spain Amends Renewable Energy Targets to 74% By 2030 Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The Spanish government has raised the RE target for the country to 74% by 2030, taking the expected installed capacity in the electricity sector to 157 GW. Pointing to the far more favourable conditions and constituency for renewable energy in Spain, as compared to say, the US, the Spanish Council of Ministers has approved the […] Read more
EIB and Banco Santander to Provide €50 Mn to Improve Energy Efficiency Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The EIB-Santander credit line is part of the energy efficiency financing instrument funded by the European Commission to promote sustainable investments contributing to climate action. The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Santander España are providing businesses and the self-employed with a credit line – including EUR 50 million of EIB funds – for professional projects improving […] Read more
General Motors Partners With DTE To Source Wind Energy in Michigan Updated On Wed, Feb 27th, 2019 by Saurenergy The company will source 300,000 MWh of locally sourced Michigan wind energy through DTE’s MIGreenPower program. As part of its commitment to increasing its renewable energy footprint globally and finding clean energy solutions near its operations, General Motors Co. has partnered with DTE Energy for 300,000 MWh of wind energy in the state of Michigan. […] Read more
Wind Energy and Hydrogen Can Work Together For a Cleaner Europe Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy WindEurope recently hosted a workshop exploring the wind energy’s potential to decarbonize industries that are resource and energy-intensive – with a focus on hydrogen. Speakers included the IEA, the European Commission, the hydrogen sector, wind energy sector representatives and sectoral trade organizations. Late last year, the European Commission presented its strategic long-term vision for a […] Read more
Spain’s Iberdrola Steps Up Plans With Euro 34 Bn Investment Planned by 2022 Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy 47% of the overall amount (Euro 16 billion) will be invested in Networks and 39% (Euro 13.3 billion) in Renewables. Generation and Supply will receive 11% of the total (Euro 3.8 billion). Iberdrola is stepping up global growth with investment rising to Euro 34 billion in the 2018-2022 period. This breakthrough means an upward revision from […] Read more
Google Seeks Tax Exemption For Planned $600 Mn Wind-Powered Data Centre Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Google has asked Sherburne County and the city of Becker for property tax breaks that would save the company up to $15 million. Google’s plan to build a $ 600 million wind-powered data center in central Minnesota could hinge on the tech giant’s request for officials to waive 20 years’ worth of future taxes. Google has asked Sherburne County […] Read more
Retrofit Transmission Lines and Wind Turbines to Avoid Bird Collision : MNRE Updated On Tue, Feb 26th, 2019 by Saurenergy Transmission agencies and wind energy developers may identify critical power transmission lines and wind energy farms passing through the GIB habitats and accordingly take up risk mitigation measures against bird hits. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has issued an order with compliance to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Changes (MOEF&CC) […] Read more