The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) will work together to support the transition to renewable energy through tailored weather, water and climate services. A Memorandum of Understanding signed today at the UN Climate Conference COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera and WMO’s Secretary-General Prof Petteri … Continue reading IRENA and World Meteorological Organization Join to Promote Clean Energy Transition
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ABO Wind connects first wind farm in Poland
For the first time, ABO Wind has connected a wind farm in Poland to the grid. The nine Siemens Gamesa SG114 wind turbines have a total output of 20 MW and supply as much green electricity as approximately 15 000 households consume. In addition, the wind turbines avoid the emission of more than 34 000 … Continue reading ABO Wind connects first wind farm in Poland
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RWE accelerates expansion of its green portfolio
RWE is actively forging ahead with the implementation of its Growing Green strategy. In the first nine months of 2022, the company expanded its green portfolio by 1.3 gigawatts (GW). Projects currently under construction and acquisitions already announced will expand the portfolio by a further 9.4 GW. That includes the purchase of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses, … Continue reading RWE accelerates expansion of its green portfolio
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Siemens Gamesa wind power ends 2022 with a record project portfolio
In an extremely challenging macroeconomic and geopolitical context, shaped also by Europe’s commitment to safeguard energy independence and an increase in global commitments to curb climate change, Siemens Gamesa ended a particularly complex fiscal year 2022. With the launch of the Mistral strategy program and a new operating model, Siemens Gamesa took decisive steps to … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa wind power ends 2022 with a record project portfolio
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Acciona Energía signs PPA to supply renewable energy to Stanwell Corporation
MacIntyre wind farm: ACCIONA Energía will supply 150MW of renewable electricity to Queensland’s publicly owned energy generator from the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere. ACCIONA Energía has signed an agreement for the supply of 150MW of 100% renewable energy to Queensland’s publicly owned energy generator Stanwell Corporation. The energy will come from ACCIONA … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs PPA to supply renewable energy to Stanwell Corporation
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European solar and wind energy production grew year on year in October
In the month of October, the solar energy production increased compared to the same month of 2021 in all analysed European markets. The largest increase, of 19%, was registered in the Italian market, followed by the 16% rise of the Portuguese market. Portugal also registered the highest year?on?year increase in wind energy production, of 27%. … Continue reading European solar and wind energy production grew year on year in October
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Iberdrola to invest record €47bn in the energy transition in 2023-2025
Growth based on investments in electricity networks and a selective approach to renewables Improving earnings quality and protecting balance sheet strength through geographical diversification and a prudent financial model Highlights:– Record investment plan of €47bn to 2025, driven by organic investments in all markets and PNM Resources transaction.– Strong financial ratios during the … Continue reading Iberdrola to invest record €47bn in the energy transition in 2023-2025
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Clean Power Slows During Third Quarter, But the Future is Bright for Growth with Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
While the Inflation Reduction Act is set to catalyze clean energy growth, the industry continues to deal with policy and regulatory challenges hindering development and deployment of clean power. These challenges and more were apparent in ACP’s latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report for the third quarter. ACP’s new market report shows that from July … Continue reading Clean Power Slows During Third Quarter, But the Future is Bright for Growth with Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
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Vestas secures 300 MW order of EnVentus turbines for Goose Creek Wind in the USA
Vestas has received a 300 MW order from Apex Clean Energy to power the Goose Creek Wind project in Illinois, USA. The order consists of 50 V162-6.2 MW turbines delivered in 6.0 MW operating mode. The order includes supply, delivery, and commissioning of the turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM … Continue reading Vestas secures 300 MW order of EnVentus turbines for Goose Creek Wind in the USA
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Nine New Countries Sign Up for Global Offshore Wind Alliance at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
COP27 has seen nine new countries including Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, the US join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), pledging to a rapid ramp up of offshore wind in order to tackle the climate and energy security crises. The alliance, initiated by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), … Continue reading Nine New Countries Sign Up for Global Offshore Wind Alliance at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh
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Europe takes emergency action to remove permitting bottlenecks for wind power
The European Commission is set to table an Emergency Regulation to simplify and accelerate the permitting of renewables projects. The Regulation would enact key measures initially set out in REPowerEU, Europe’s energy response to the war in Ukraine. The measures would bring clarity on binding permitting deadlines, make it easier to repower wind farms, and … Continue reading Europe takes emergency action to remove permitting bottlenecks for wind power
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UAE, Egypt ink major wind energy deal on COP27 sidelines
The United Arab Emirates and Egypt agreed Tuesday to develop one of the world’s largest wind farms in a deal struck on the sidelines of the UN’s COP27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. The 10-gigawatt (GW) onshore wind project in Egypt will produce 47,790 GWh of clean energy annually once it is completed, the UAE’s … Continue reading UAE, Egypt ink major wind energy deal on COP27 sidelines
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Iberdrola start a partnership with AXA IM for the development of wind energy
The French company would join as a minority shareholder for the development of a 1000 MW wind farm in Normandy, if Iberdrola is awarded the project. The Iberdrola group and AXA IM Alts today signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate in the deployment of offshore wind energy in France. Under this agreement, the French … Continue reading Iberdrola start a partnership with AXA IM for the development of wind energy
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Continuing to Rise, When They Need to Be Falling Steeply
Interview with an Expert: IRENA Consultant Kelly Rigg COP27 has started amid growing global challenges. The Ukraine conflict, combined with the COVID-19’s long-term repercussions, has made it clear that the energy transition needs to be accelerated to address both the energy and climate crisis. As tens of thousands of delegates converged on Sharm el-Sheikh, IRENA … Continue reading Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Continuing to Rise, When They Need to Be Falling Steeply
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RWE gives green light for 220-megawatt battery storage system in North Rhine-Westphalia
RWE continues to expand its battery storage technology business. The company has finalised its investment decision for a 220 megawatt (MW) battery storage project in Germany. A total of 690 lithium-ion batteries blocks are to be installed at the sites of RWE’s power plants in Neurath and Hamm in North Rhine-Westphalia. The total investment amounts … Continue reading RWE gives green light for 220-megawatt battery storage system in North Rhine-Westphalia
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New Report Warns World of Huge Untapped Renewable Energy Potential
Renewables are the backbone of the energy transition and a viable climate solution. Yet out of the 183 parties to the Paris Agreement with renewable energy components in their Nationally Determined Commitments (NDCs), only 143 have quantified targets with the vast majority focusing on the power sector. Only 12 countries had committed to a percentage … Continue reading New Report Warns World of Huge Untapped Renewable Energy Potential
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COP 27. Wind power as technology and AEE in Sharm el Sheikh
The Climate Summit COP 27 has just been inaugurated. More than 190 delegations, 40,000 attendees, will address the crisis caused by climate change until November 18 in the city of Sharm el Sheikh. The Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) will be present to value the contribution of wind power as a leading technology to combat … Continue reading COP 27. Wind power as technology and AEE in Sharm el Sheikh
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CNOOC Limited announce wind farm in China
ConocoPhillips China and CNOOC announced the commencement of the Penglai offshore wind farm on Sunday during the fifth China International Import Expo held in Shanghai. As a joint low carbon energy development effort, the project will harness wind energy to supply power to the Penglai oilfield, China’s largest offshore oil and gas production base under … Continue reading CNOOC Limited announce wind farm in China
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Türkiye’s new wind power capacity in 2023 represents an investment of one billion dollars
Türkiye could install another 1,000 megawatts (MW) in wind energy capacity next year, an addition that could attract $1 billion (TL 18.57 billion) in fresh investments, an executive said Saturday. Türkiye’s installed wind energy capacity will reach 12,000 MW heading toward the end of the year, a threshold that will be exceeded in the first … Continue reading Türkiye’s new wind power capacity in 2023 represents an investment of one billion dollars
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Accelerating the energy transition at the Climate Summit in Egypt, COP27
The company, which has participated in every COP since 2015, has invested 120 billion euros over 20 years in its commitment to clean energy. Iberdrola is organising 30 events at COP27 and will participate in the main climate ambition and decarbonisation events. It will hold meetings with climate leaders as a leading company in the … Continue reading Accelerating the energy transition at the Climate Summit in Egypt, COP27
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