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How working in partnership can help the recyclability of wind turbines
WindEurope and Cefic – the European Chemicals Industry Council – met in Bilbao today to discuss circular design and the recyclability of wind turbines. The aim of the meeting was to further the collaboration and discuss current regulatory issues and promising methods for composite blade waste recycling. The event served as a platform to explore […]
New study launched to standardise EU Health and Safety in wind energy
WindEurope is to collaborate on a major study outlining potential areas to harmonise Health and Safety standards across Europe. The study, commissioned by the European Commission, will be conducted in collaboration with Berlin-based renewable energy policy consultant eclareon GmbH and global advisory firm The Renewables Consulting Group. In recent years, the rapid growth of the wind […]
What needs to change to solve the grid integration challenge?
In terms of grid integration, Europe’s agreed renewables target of 32% by 2030 raises significant challenges. Delivering a clean economy for all Europeans means being bold in ambition but also being efficient in new practises. Described by many as the ‘next frontier’ in wind energy, grid integration will form an integral part of the energy […]
John T. Olesen wins 2019 Poul la Cour Prize
The 2019 Poul la Cour Prize was awarded today to John T. Olesen, Chief Engineer, GE Renewable in Hamburg. The award ceremony took place at the 2019 WindEurope Conference & Exhibition in Bilbao, Spain. The Poul la Cour Prize has been awarded 14 times since 1992. The organisations behind the award are WindEurope and The […]
King Felipe VI of Spain: “wind energy is transforming Spain and Europe”
2 April 2019 His Majesty King Felipe VI of Spain made an official visit to the 2019 WindEurope annual event in Bilbao today and delivered the keynote speech at the official inauguration. The King’s speech focused on the economic benefits that come with addressing the challenge of climate change, which he described as “very alarming”. […]
Draft National Energy & Climate Plans won’t deliver 32% renewables target
Europe’s draft National Energy and Climate Plans are insufficient to deliver the EU’s 32% renewables target for 2030, according to analysis released today by WindEurope at its annual event in Bilbao. The analysis shows that some EU countries are pledging to deploy good volumes of wind in their Plans. But the Plans are badly lacking […]
His Majesty King Felipe VI confirmed as keynote speaker at the Official Inauguration session
Click here to see more: https://windeurope.org/confex2019/conference/sessions/?session_id=52
Last week to register online and be in the draw to win 2 free tickets to see Athletic Club Bilbao!
Click here to see the offer: http://windeurope.org/football
One week to go: countdown to WindEurope 2019 in Bilbao
In 7 days Europe’s flagship wind energy event will take place in Bilbao: the WindEurope 2019 Conference & Exhibition. More than 8,000 delegates will gather in the Spanish city from 2-4 April to network, do business, and discuss the theme of this year’s event: ‘Delivering a clean economy for all Europeans.’ “There couldn’t be a […]
Registrations for site visits and industrial tours now open (first-come, first-served!)
Click here to book your tour: https://windeurope.org/confex2019/networking/site-visits/
