Latest European Onshore Wind Auctions Prove Technologies’ Importance

Credit to Author: Joshua S Hill| Date: Mon, 23 Dec 2019 20:34:18 +0000

A suite of recent onshore wind energy auctions in the European Union have highlighted the increasing importance of the technology as a contributor to the energy transition towards the EU 2030 Climate & Energy objectives. 

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Subsidy-Free Onshore Wind Farm Will Host First Siemens Gamesa 5-MW Turbines

Credit to Author: Sonal Patel| Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:06:05 +0000

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Three first-of-their-kind Siemens Gamesa 5-MW wind turbines will be installed on the island of Thyholm in Denmark at a project that will be operated without subsidies. The company announced on Dec. 19 it has entered into a contract with Torp Vind I/S for the delivery of three SG 5.0-132 models for the 15-MW Torp Vindmoellepark […]

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The Rule Of Climate Law — Denmark Shows How It’s Done

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2019 01:00:45 +0000

Binding climate legislation is now agreed upon among the vast majority of the Danish parliament. An astounding 167 seats out of 179 total are in agreement that any sitting government in the country is now obliged to work actively towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70% in 2030 against the 1990 benchmark, and to ultimately reach net zero in

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Planned Tax Increase For BEVs In Denmark Scrapped — Sales Surging

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 01:05:49 +0000

Denmark Planned Tax Increase For BEVs Scrapped — Hurray! Tax Increase For ICEVs Scrapped Too — What

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Ellen, World’s Largest Electric Ferry, Has Battery Equivalent To 50 Tesla Model S Batteries

Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Fri, 29 Nov 2019 03:45:57 +0000

Ellen electric ferryZero-emissions adaptation is everything in our changing world. Land, sea, and air traffic all need to switch to zero emissions. A favorable example of maritime adaptation comes to us from euronews.com, which invites us to meet Ellen. Ellen means “Sun Ray,” or some say “Bright One.” Although, Ellen is powered by wind, not solar

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Will The Forthcoming New Danish Climate Law Boost A Carbon Tax?

Credit to Author: Jesper Berggreen| Date: Fri, 18 Oct 2019 16:00:29 +0000

In the beginning of September the newly elected Danish government, comprised of the parties Socialdemokratiet, Radikale, Socialistisk Folkeparti, and Enhedslisten, started its work on a new climate law. Denmark already has a climate law in place from the former Venstre led government, but it was not overly ambitious and not legally binding

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Vattenfall & MHI Vestas Inaugurate 407 Megawatt Horns Reef 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Credit to Author: Joshua S Hill| Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 20:40:16 +0000

Swedish energy group Vattenfall and offshore wind turbine manufacturer MHI Vestas joined with the Crown Prince of Denmark and Danish Prime Minister last Thursday to open the country’s largest offshore wind farm, the 407 megawatt (MW) Horns Reef 3. 

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