Repsol starts producing electricity at Antofagasta Phase 1
Repsol starts producing electricity at Antofagasta Phase 1 Save to read list Published by Jessica Casey, Editor Energy Global, Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:00 Advertisement Repsol has started producing electricity at Antofagasta Phase 1, its largest wind farm to [...]
Spearmint Energy secures over US$250 million financing for 400 MWh of BESS
Spearmint Energy secures over US$250 million financing for 400 MWh of BESS Save to read list Published by Abby Butler, Editorial Assistant Energy Global, Thursday, 17 April 2025 10:00 Advertisement Spearmint Energy, a next-generation energy company, has closed more [...]
Việt Nam, Colombia mở rộng hợp tác ứng phó với thách thức di cư, biến đổi khí hậu
Chính trị Thời sự Việt Nam, Colombia mở rộng hợp tác ứng phó với thách thức di cư, biến đổi khí hậu (Chinhphu.vn) – Việt Nam, Colombia nhất trí tăng cường trao đổi kinh nghiệm và mở rộng hợp [...]
Strong Winds: Deciphering China’s booming wind industry
As per the Global Wind Energy Council, a total of 93.6 GW of wind turbine capacity was deployed in the world in 2021, bringing the cumulative global wind energy capacity to 837 GW. Over half of the new capacity [...]
Offshore Gets Attention: Government plans 37 GW bidding trajectory
The central government’s announcement of a 37 GW bidding trajectory for offshore wind power up to 2029-30 could be a potential game changer for the segment. In line with this, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is [...]
Getting Bigger: Innovations in wind turbine rotors and blades
Wind energy technology has undergone a sea change over the years. Turbine capacities have shifted from kW to MW with improved efficiency parameters. The technology is constantly evolving towards improved reliability, increased capacity factors, and reduced associated fixed and [...]
Increasing Innovation: Emerging trends in wind turbine drivetrains and towers
A wind turbine looks rather simple in appearance. However, it has several complex components that cumulatively build and support its overall functioning. A drivetrain is one such component, which converts mechanical energy into electricity. It comprises the entire power [...]
Positive Change: Wind technology advancements and policy initiatives
D.V. Giri, Secretary General, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association By D.V. Giri, Secretary General, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association India has a wind turbine manufacturing base of 15 GW per annum, with localisation of over 70 per cent and [...]
Turbine Upkeep: Key challenges and outlook for wind O&M
India has 41 GW of installed wind power capacity, which requires effective operations and maintenance (O&M) for maximum energy generation, reduced opex costs and enhanced equipment life. As asset size and scale are increasing, the wind power industry is [...]
Untapped Potential: Scope, challenges and outlook for distributed wind power
Distributed wind energy systems refer to distributed or decentralised wind turbines that are installed to meet the energy demand for a specific consumer, or to meet local loads. These installations may be off-grid or connected to the central grid, [...]