Chinese researchers have recently evaluated the potential for solar and wind energy in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, finding that the Qaidam Basin has the potential to be the country’s renewable energy base. In addition to abundant hydropower and geothermal energy, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is rich in solar and wind energy resources. The plateau accounts for 45.6 … Continue reading Potential for solar and wind energy in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
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Renewable energies could reach 50% of the ‘mix’ of electricity generation in Spain in 2023
In 2022, 5.9 GW of new renewable power have been added, which has allowed wind power and photovoltaic production records to be recorded. 2023 is going to be a key year for the ecological transition in Spain: according to Red Eléctrica estimates, renewable energies could reach 50% of annual electricity generation. These data, still subject … Continue reading Renewable energies could reach 50% of the ‘mix’ of electricity generation in Spain in 2023
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OX2 to develop an offshore wind energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
OX2 has initiated the development of the offshore wind energy hub Neptunus in southern Baltic Sea. The wind energy hub is estimated to have a total installed capacity of 1.9 GW and will produce both electricity and hydrogen. The project will be included in OX2’s project development portfolio for the first quarter, 2023. The energy … Continue reading OX2 to develop an offshore wind energy hub outside the coast of southern Sweden
Continue readingGovernments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador launch regional assessment to support future decisions on offshore wind projects in the province
Harnessing the power of wind can help deliver clean, affordable electricity to our homes and businesses, create jobs and local economic growth, and fight climate change for generations to come. Now is the time to secure that strong, healthy future for Canadians. The Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador have launched the start of … Continue reading Governments of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador launch regional assessment to support future decisions on offshore wind projects in the province
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Inaugurated Australia’s largest photovoltaic plant equipped with Ingeteam technology
The official inauguration of the first phase of what will be Australia’s largest photovoltaic complex was held on Thursday, March 16. New England Solar Farm, located in New South Wales, is being developed in two phases by ACEN Renewables. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Australian Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Chris … Continue reading Inaugurated Australia’s largest photovoltaic plant equipped with Ingeteam technology
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Goldwind will install a factory of wind turbines for wind power in Brazil
GE and Siemens Gamesa have suspended their manufacture of wind turbines in Brazil, and China’s Goldwind is rushing to fill the gap by competing with Vestas, which has a factory in Ceará.Two more important steps for Bahía to increase its role in the production of wind energy were taken this Wednesday afternoon (22). Governor Jerônimo … Continue reading Goldwind will install a factory of wind turbines for wind power in Brazil
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Iberdrola to support Meta’s operations in Texas with new 321 MW solar farm
The project will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta’s operations in the region AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, has announced today the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta to procure renewable energy from True North, a 321 MWdc (240 MWac) solar farm … Continue reading Iberdrola to support Meta’s operations in Texas with new 321 MW solar farm
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Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year
The Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) and the Global Women’s Network for the Energy Transition (‘GWNET’) are delighted to launch this year’s Women in Wind Global Leadership Program. This year’s program will be the biggest yet with at least 23 participants, from 13 countries. Having started in 2019 with an initial group of eight mentees, … Continue reading Women in Wind Global Leadership Program welcomes biggest intake ever for fifth year
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Goldwind and Vestas in Photo Finish for Top Spot as Global Wind Power Additions Fall
Global commissioning of wind turbines fell 15% to 86GW in 2022, as supply chain constraints and uncertainty around subsidies hit project development. Wind capacity additions fell by 15% in 2022, following two years of record build, according to a new report by research company BloombergNEF (BNEF). BNEF’s 2022 Global Wind Turbine Market Shares report finds … Continue reading Goldwind and Vestas in Photo Finish for Top Spot as Global Wind Power Additions Fall
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EDPR and Vestas will award scholarships to young people living in rural areas in the 3rd Edition of its “Keep it Local” program
EDP Renewables (EDPR), the world’s fourth-largest wind and solar energy producer, and Vestas, the leading company in the manufacture, sale, installation and maintenance of wind turbines, are launching the 3rd Edition of the ‘Keep it Local’ program to provide training scholarships for young people in low-population density areas in A Coruña, Albacete, Asturias, Burgos, Cantabria, … Continue reading EDPR and Vestas will award scholarships to young people living in rural areas in the 3rd Edition of its “Keep it Local” program
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RWE: Kaskasi offshore wind farm commences regular operation
342 megawatt wind farm can supply more than 400,000 homes. RWE tests the world’s first recyclable wind turbine rotor blades made by Siemens Gamesa. Today, the RWE wind farm Kaskasi, located around 35 kilometres north of the island of Heligoland, officially commenced regular operation in the presence of Robert Habeck, German Federal Minister for Economic … Continue reading RWE: Kaskasi offshore wind farm commences regular operation
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Wind Power Installations 2022 Stay Below Expectations
Delays across the globe result in the lowest growth since 2019. 88,6 Gigawatt of additional capacity added in 2022, equaling a growth rate of 10,5%, after 13,4% in 2021. Global wind power capacity stands at 934 Gigawatt – 1000 Gigawatt expected to be exceeded in 2023. The development of new wind turbine installations around the … Continue reading Wind Power Installations 2022 Stay Below Expectations
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GreenIT and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop three floating offshore wind farms in Italy with 2 GW capacity
The partnership strengthens its commitment to the Italian offshore wind floating industry with three new projects located approximately 30 km off the coasts of Latium and Sardinia The three wind farms make the consortium one of the largest developers in the sector in Italy, with a pipeline totaling almost 3 GW, enough to satisfy the … Continue reading GreenIT and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners to develop three floating offshore wind farms in Italy with 2 GW capacity
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Windey to supply wind turbines for 854 MW wind farm project in Serbia
Chinese manufacturer Zhejiang Windey has signed an agreement with Serbia’s Fintel Energija, a unit of Italy’s Fintel Energia Group, for the delivery, assembly and maintenance of wind turbines for the 854 MW Mastrale Ring wind farm, Fintel said on Wednesday. Windey was contracted to supply 112 wind turbines of 7.7 MW each for the project … Continue reading Windey to supply wind turbines for 854 MW wind farm project in Serbia
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The knot is now to be broken in the expansion of wind power in Germany
The country needs more wind turbines – and it needs them faster. That is the goal of the federal government. The knot is now to be broken for an accelerated expansion of onshore wind power. Because the industry still sees brakes. These are now to be solved. That is the signal from the “Wind Summit” … Continue reading The knot is now to be broken in the expansion of wind power in Germany
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RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
RWE, the world’s second largest offshore wind player and largest generator of clean power in Wales, has unveiled its vision for the future of floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea region and the opportunities it presents from new large-scale, commercial projects. Entitled “RWE’s Vision for the Celtic Sea”, the document was unveiled during day … Continue reading RWE underlines commitment to floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea
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Elecnor participates in the largest wind power and solar energy project in South Australia
The new facilities are part of an ambitious energy project which includes wind farms (1,200 MW), solar power plants (600 MW) and energy storage (900 MW) The Elecnor Group, in a consortium with GE Renewable Energy, has started the construction of the first stage of Goyder South wind farm, in Australia, which will have 75 … Continue reading Elecnor participates in the largest wind power and solar energy project in South Australia
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Galán assures Lula da Silva that Iberdrola will be Brazil’s faithful ally in its energy transition
The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, today assured the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that Iberdrola will be a loyal ally in the country’s energy transition. This was expressed during their visit to the company’s first hybrid complex in Brazil. Located in the interior of Paraíba, in the northeast of the country, … Continue reading Galán assures Lula da Silva that Iberdrola will be Brazil’s faithful ally in its energy transition
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IPCC Synthesis Report: significant change required but future is in our control
On Monday 20. March, the IPCC released its final synthesis report (SYR) of the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). An important topic for the report is the status of the 1.5°c target. Is it still feasible and what action must be taken to limit warming to 1.5°c? Read the full report here The Synthesis Report (SYR) … Continue reading IPCC Synthesis Report: significant change required but future is in our control
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RWE: 22% more electricity generated from wind and solar than in previous year
RWE continued to consistently pursue its ‘Growing Green’ investment and growth strategy in a very challenging year 2022, once again noticeably stepping up the pace. The company further expanded its good market position, both through organic growth in its core business and through strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses (Con Edison … Continue reading RWE: 22% more electricity generated from wind and solar than in previous year
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