Wind energy business & policy in your region

News and in-depth analysis of wind power, wind farms and wind industry companies and policy around the world.

North America

Supply chain constraints threaten US installations

By Craig Richard, 10 January 2019

A rush to meet deadlines for securing production tax credits (PTCs) in the US could lead to project cancellations and postponements and put billions of dollars of revenue at risk, analysts predict.

AEP subsidiary launches 1.2GW RfP

By Craig Richard, 8 January 2019

Swepco -- a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP) -- has launched a request for proposals (RfP) for 1.2GW of wind power to be online by the end of 2021.

Weather-risk hedge used at new Enel project

By Craig Richard, 7 January 2019

Enel Green Power has started construction of the largest wind farm in its portfolio in the US and is leveraging a new off-take strategy to ensure a reliable revenue stream.

Shell's entrance could transform the US offshore industry

By Liz Burdock, 4 January 2019

Last month's blockbuster Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) triple auction in Massachusetts had significant implications for the wider US offshore wind industry, Liz Burdock of the Business Network for Offshore Wind writes.

South America

Reduced allocation in rescheduled Colombia auction

By Craig Richard, 8 January 2019

The country's first renewable energy auction will go ahead on 26 February after Colombia's energy planning authority rescheduled plans to carry out the tender this month.

Nordex increasing Argentina production

By David Weston, 21 December 2018

Turbine manufacturer Nordex has agreed with Fábrica Argentina de Avione to establish a nacelle and hub assembly plant in Córdoba, central Argentina.

Vestas to build 4.2MW nacelles in Brazil

By Craig Richard, 25 October 2018

BRAZIL: Vestas has signed a framework agreement to produce nacelles for its V150-4.2MW turbines in the state of Ceará.

Equinor and Petrobras sign Brazilian offshore MoU

By Craig Richard, 28 September 2018

BRAZIL: State-owned oil majors Equinor and Petrobras have signed a three-year memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the country's offshore wind sector.

Middle East & Africa

First Tunisia tender rewards European firms

By Jan Dodd, 15 January 2019

Four projects of 30MW each have been awarded under the first round of the 'authorisation regime', representing an investment of TND400 million (€115.2 million), the Tunisian government announced.

EDF-Masdar win 400MW Saudi Arabia project

By David Weston, 11 January 2019

The 400MW Dumat Al Jandal project in Saudi Arabia will be built by a consortium of the French energy firm and the Middle Eastern developer after securing a $21.30/MWh offtake deal.

Second Kenyan site reaches financial close

By David Weston, 18 December 2018

Just like London buses, after waiting ages for one, two come along. Private investment firm Actis has completed financing on the 100MW Kipeto project in Kenya, for what will be the second wind site in the country.

A 'legacy for future generations' begins construction

By Craig Richard, 7 December 2018

Developer Lekela has broken ground on Senegal's first utility-scale wind farm, the 158.7MW Taiba N'Diaye project.

Europe

Enel launches €1 billion green bond

By Craig Richard, 15 January 2019

Enel has launched a €1 billion green bond to finance clean energy projects including development of renewable energy projects, smart grid technology and demand response initiatives.

Nordex wins 4.75GW of orders in 2018

By David Weston, 15 January 2019

Nordex recorded a 73% year-on-year increase in orders in 2018 as we chart the German company's growth since 2014.

Swedish certificate proposal 'threatens investments'

By Craig Richard, 15 January 2019

The Swedish Energy Agency's (SEA) proposal to run the country's green certificate system until the end of 2030 could drive down prices and bankrupt early investors, the country's wind industry body has warned.