Goldwind Wins Breakthrough Wind Turbine Order in the Philippines
Wind Power News 12:25 pm on May 7, 2024
Goldwind secures Philippines wind farm deal for 17 GW 165-6.0MW turbines, signaling a breakthrough in the country's renewable energy sector and progress towards its targeted 2030 power mix of 50% from renewables.
- Goldwind wind farm order: Significant deal for Kalayaan 2 project, with Blue Circles developer.
- Philippines' Renewable Energy Goals: Aims to achieve a renewables share of 35% by 2030 and 50% by 2040.
- Current State of Wind Power in the Philippines: Laguna province project marks Goldwind's first foray into Philippine wind power, with a total operational onshore capacity at 443 MW.
- Sustainability and Market Positioning: Goldwind highlights this agreement as a milestone reflective of the Philippines' commitment to renewable energy expansion.
- International Energy Agency (IEA) Report: The country already had 22.4% of electricity generation from renewables in 2021.
- Goldwind Order: Orders placed by Blue Circles developer for onshore wind farm in Laguna, Philippines.
- Project Details: Involves 17 Goldwind turbines, with commercial operations starting in 2026.
- Philippine Renewable Energy Goals: Targets for renewables accounting for 35% by 2030 and 50% of its power mix by 2040.
- Operational Onshore Capacity: The Philippines has a total onshore wind capacity of 443 MW prior to this project.
- IEA Renewable Percentage: As per the IEA, renewables constituted 22.4% of electricity generation in 2021.
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