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£147 million deal will double Scottish energy storage capacity

Envirotec Magazine

Construction has commenced on a new energy storage facility in Scotland, part of a drive to maximise the efficacy of renewables and reduce the cost of wasted wind to consumers. Kilmarnock South will enhance the country’s position as a leader in delivering energy that is cost-effective, clean and efficient.

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Is crisis at Siemens Energy symptom of a wider wind power problem?

The Guardian: Energy

Rising construction and financing costs are likely to require fresh policies from the UK and US One of the world’s biggest wind turbine makers has reignited concerns over the headwinds facing the industry after losing billions in market value this week.

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Statkraft - Statkraft is planning record investments in Norwegian hydro and wind power

Global Renewable News

Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy generator, is planning to invest up to six billion euros in upgrades to its Norwegian hydro and wind power facilities and construction of new onshore w.

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Wind-powered hydrogen production plant commissioned in Germany

Renewable Energy World

Salzgitter AG, subsidiary Avacon and Linde have announced commissioning of the “Wind Hydrogen Salzgitter – WindH2” project, which will use wind energy to produce hydrogen. The newly constructed facilities were presented to the public on March 11, 2021. SE; Marten Bunnemann, CEO of Avacon AG, and Prof.

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U.S. onshore wind construction costs continue to decline

Renewable Energy World

Construction costs for U.S. onshore wind generators declined by 27% from 2013-2019 , according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average construction cost per kilowatt fell from $1,895 in 2013 to $1,391 in 2019. gigawatts of wind capacity that year, the most of any region, according to EIA.

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7.39-MW wind power plant in Japan begins operation

Renewable Energy World

The project’s power generation is estimated to reach27,391,000kWh annually. The construction of Ichigo Yonezawa was funded by the Shinsei Bank Green Loan program, an initiative targeted specifically to finance projects with positive environmental benefits. Ichigo Yonezawa has a capacity of 7.39 The post 7.39-MW

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Comment: Offshore wind needs to increase by 265% to meet govt targets

Envirotec Magazine

To mark Global Wind Day 2023 on June 15, ABB – which describes itself as the largest supplier of electrical components to the wind industry around the world – discusses the measures needed to achieve the UK’s goals in relation to offshore wind power. Offshore wind currently powers 15.28