ENERCON installs E-160 EP5 prototype
ENERCON has completed installation of the E-160 EP5 prototype. The first low-wind WEC model in the EP5 platform was constructed at the Wieringermeer wind energy test site in the Netherlands. Read more »
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Biofuels are essential for fulfilling the climate protection targets in the commitment period 2021 to 2030
The German Federal Government’s six month presidency of the Council of the European Union began on 1 July 2020. As a goal of its agenda, the Federal Government stated that it wishes to "work towards climate-friendly, sustainable and affordable mobility”. Read more »
ENERCON secures project orders for 220 MW in Lower Saxony
ENERCON has secured new project orders for 220 MW in Lower Saxony. A total of 6 wind farms with 41 wind energy converters are planned for installation from next year onwards in the districts of Oldenburg, Diepholz, Nienburg and Verden. Read more »
ENERCON and Energie Burgenland conclude supply contracts for 212 megawatts
ENERCON has agreed another close cooperation with the utility Energie Burgenland in its expansion of onshore wind energy in Austria. The two companies recently concluded contracts on the supply of 51 ENERCON wind energy converters. Read more »
EU-27 plus UK imported less palm oil: UFOP expects further decline and stresses need to improve statistics
The EU member states plus UK imported somewhat less palm oil in the marketing year that has now nearly ended than a year earlier. The Netherlands and Spain saw especially steep declines in imports. Read more »
ENERCON successfully markets 250-MW wind farm in Sweden
Swiss investor acquires majority share of 63 x E-138 EP3 WECs in large-scale Markbygden Phase II project. Read more »
ENERCON announces 345 MW agreement for Canadian projects
First major contracts of new EP3 platform WECs in North America Read more »
Fossil fuels burden the trade balance
Imports of mineral oil, gas and coal still make up large parts of import spending in many countries. Read more »
New IRENA report details how renewables can decarbonise the energy sector and improve the lives of billions
New publication provides insights on the innovations, policy and finance driving further investment in sustainable energy systems. Read more »
Global Leaders Gather to Move Paris Agreement from Negotiation to Action
IRENA’s sixth Assembly will set global renewable energy action agenda and accelerate the energy transition Read more »
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