José Manuel Entrecanales, chairman and CEO of ACCIONA, stated today that “it is worrying that the US, Europe, and other advanced economies only installed 20% of the world’s new renewable energy capacity in 2023,” when their share of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) exceeds 50%. In a panel discussion during the International Renewable Energy … Continue reading José Manuel Entrecanales: “it is worrying that the US and Europe only install 20% of the new wind power and photovoltaic capacity in the world”
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Enercon reaches 1 GW of installed wind power in Spain
Enercon celebrates an event in Gran Canaria to commemorate 1 GW of installed power in Spain, sharing its story about a long journey. The event, organized in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, was held to celebrate Enercon reaching the milestone of 1 GW of installed power with 66% of the market share in the Canary … Continue reading Enercon reaches 1 GW of installed wind power in Spain
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Nordex begins wind turbine order intake of 2.1 GW of wind in the first quarter of 2024
Nordex recorded an order intake of 338 wind turbines with a total capacity of 2,086 MW in the first quarter of 2024 (Q1 2023: 1,021 MW). The average sales price in euros per megawatt of capacity (ASP) amounted to 0.85 million euros/MW (first quarter of 2023: 0.90 million euros/MW). The Nordex Group received orders from … Continue reading Nordex begins wind turbine order intake of 2.1 GW of wind in the first quarter of 2024
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Record year for wind energy shows momentum but highlights need for policy-driven action
The global wind industry installed a record 117GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for new wind energy. Despite a turbulent political and macroeconomic environment, the wind industry is entering a new era of accelerated growth driven by increased political ambition, manifested in the historic COP28 adoption of a target … Continue reading Record year for wind energy shows momentum but highlights need for policy-driven action
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of April
In the second week of April, prices in almost all major European electricity markets were higher than in the previous week, although in most of them the weekly average was below €50/MWh. The Iberian MIBEL market had the lowest prices for the tenth consecutive week. All markets, except Italy, registered negative hourly prices. The Spanish … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of April
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2024 is a year of elections. What will they mean for clean energy?
Over half the world lives in a country that will be holding an election this year. The votes come at a time when resistance to the energy transition is building in many parts of the world, as concerns around energy security grow and some of the challenges of decarbonization come into focus. In the US, … Continue reading 2024 is a year of elections. What will they mean for clean energy?
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Curtailment of wind power and photovoltaic increase 219% as of March in Chile
Energy losses increase and reach more than 18% of the country’s wind and solar production in the first quarter The so-called energy discharges increased by 219% in the first three months of the year and already represent more than 54% of everything that was lost in 2023. The lack of growth in demand and gaps … Continue reading Curtailment of wind power and photovoltaic increase 219% as of March in Chile
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Cape Holland chosen by Deme to deliver innovative installation system for coastal Virginia offshore wind power project
CAPE Holland, a renowned innovator in offshore industry foundation installation equipment and a Venterra Group company, has secured a prestigious contract from global leading installation contractor DEME. The contract entails the provision of a CAPE VLT-640 Quad spread and a separate CAPE VLT-640 unit. This innovative CAPE Vibro Lifting Technology will be instrumental in safely … Continue reading Cape Holland chosen by Deme to deliver innovative installation system for coastal Virginia offshore wind power project
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Nordex receives order for 80 MW of wind power from Borusan EnBW Enerji in Türkiye
At the end of March, the Nordex Group received an order to supply 14 N163/5.X wind turbines from Borusan EnBW Enerji, a leading developer and operator of wind energy projects in Türkiye. The Delta4000 series turbines are projected for the 80 MW Pelit wind farm in the Sivas Province. The contract also includes a Premium … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 80 MW of wind power from Borusan EnBW Enerji in Türkiye
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GWEC statement on fostering a fair, open, and transparent trade environment for global wind energy
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the representative voice for the global wind industry, notes the announcement from the European Commission on 9 April that it will launch an enquiry into Chinese turbine suppliers under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. It is not a matter for GWEC to comment on any ongoing enquiry under the … Continue reading GWEC statement on fostering a fair, open, and transparent trade environment for global wind energy
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DNV to verify substation of Equinor’s Bandibuli/Firely floating wind farm in South Korea
DNV has been selected by Equinor to provide verification services for FEED (Front End Engineering and Design) of the substation of the Bandibuli/Firefly floating wind farm. The wind farm comprises two 75 km2 areas, 70 km offshore Ulsan in South Korea. DNV will leverage its verification services and expertise within offshore substations and floating structures … Continue reading DNV to verify substation of Equinor’s Bandibuli/Firely floating wind farm in South Korea
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RWE starts work on onshore cables as next step in construction of Thor Offshore Wind Farm
RWE is ready to take the next step in the construction of its Thor Offshore Wind Farm. From mid-April to the end of October, the onshore cable works will be carried out at and around the onshore substation south of Lemvig. The ground was broken at Thor offshore wind farm’s onshore substation in May last … Continue reading RWE starts work on onshore cables as next step in construction of Thor Offshore Wind Farm
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Construction starts in Rhenish lignite area – RWE builds Aldenhoven wind farm
A new wind farm is being built in the Rhenish lignite area. The ground is being prepared, the construction site is being set up and road works are beginning. RWE is erecting six wind turbines with a total output of 34.2 megawatts (MW) on recultivated areas of the Inden opencast mine in the Düren district. … Continue reading Construction starts in Rhenish lignite area – RWE builds Aldenhoven wind farm
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Juan Virgilio Márquez: “European wind energy cannot compete in prices with the subsidized Chinese industry”
The climate emergency and the war in Ukraine (due to the desire not to depend on Russian gas) have accelerated the economic opportunities of renewable energies. And Spain, with sun, wind and a powerful industry, especially wind energy, takes advantage of its advances. But beyond the photos of political leaders with helmets and turbines, not … Continue reading Juan Virgilio Márquez: “European wind energy cannot compete in prices with the subsidized Chinese industry”
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Made-in-Vietnam wind turbine towers bound for RoK
Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set to depart from Phu My Industrial Zone in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau by the end of April 2024, bound for Jeonnam 1 wind power project off the coast of the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Jeonnam province. Ten domestically-manufactured offshore wind turbine towers are set … Continue reading Made-in-Vietnam wind turbine towers bound for RoK
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Cape Verde invests in wind energy and storage
In Cape Verde, the Cabeolica company has obtained approval from the authorities to expand its wind energy production capacity on the island of Santiago. The company will also invest in electricity storage. Cape Verde’s renewable energy production capacity will increase in the near future. This promise has been made by the company Cabeolica, which has … Continue reading Cape Verde invests in wind energy and storage
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Iberdrola’s renewable energy production reaches 10-year highs in Spain
Continued investments by the Iberdrola in renewables and its commitment to decarbonization has seen clean energy production in Spain reach a decade high. In the first quarter of 2024, the group generated 10,489 GWh with clean energy, an increase of 19.4% compared to the same period last year. The company has not had such a … Continue reading Iberdrola’s renewable energy production reaches 10-year highs in Spain
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The EU investigates Chinese wind turbines while Scotland prioritizes a Mingyang factory
We continue with the information about Chinese manufacturers and their foray into the European Union, a territory in which they have entered very timidly so far. In the last edition, we talked about the installation figures of wind turbines worldwide by manufacturer and their corresponding market shares. One of the highlights was that Chinese OEMs … Continue reading The EU investigates Chinese wind turbines while Scotland prioritizes a Mingyang factory
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From solar photovoltaic and wind energy to electric vehicles: How China is overproducing green technology
China faces increased scrutiny from the West for its aggressive export practices: overcapacity and huge subsidies. The United States and the EU are working to ensure that their clean energy sectors are not eliminated by unfair competition. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China last weekend against overproducing clean-energy products such as solar panels, wind turbines … Continue reading From solar photovoltaic and wind energy to electric vehicles: How China is overproducing green technology
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Iberdrola installed a floating system on the coast of Brazil for offshore wind power studies
Protagonist of the energy transition in Brazil, Neoenergia, took an important step to advance studies on the development of offshore wind energy generation. The company has just installed the floating LiDAR sensor (acronym in English for Light Detection and Ranging) to collect data on wind and sea characteristics in an area on the north coast … Continue reading Iberdrola installed a floating system on the coast of Brazil for offshore wind power studies
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