RWE has taken an important step in the construction of its offshore wind project Thor in the Danish North Sea: the first batch of eight monopile foundations for the wind turbines were offloaded and stored at the base port of Eemshaven in the Netherlands. The monopiles are up to 100 meters in length and weigh … Continue reading First foundations for RWE’s Danish offshore wind farm
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Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
European electricity market prices rise in the third week of October due to lower renewable energy production and higher demand. In the third week of October, prices in the main European electricity markets remained at similar levels to those observed during the month. Most markets registered higher weekly averages than those of the previous week, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power in the third week of October
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9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the third week of October of 9 projects with photovoltaics and hybridization, 104.3 MW belonging to RIC Energy.Declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic solar plant project called PS Carbeso Solar of 44.43 MW on land on non-urbanizable land, in the municipality of Pujalt and its evacuation … Continue reading 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects announced for 192.8 MW in the third week of October in Spain
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Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
Colombia is building a greener energy future with the expansion of photovoltaics. Although it already has 80 photovoltaics in operation, they expect this number to increase.The push towards a more sustainable energy transition continues to gain strength in Colombia, so in the midst of the inauguration of the Palmaseca photovoltaic plant (Valle del Cauca), the … Continue reading Colombia is betting on photovoltaics (PV)
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China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
The EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar photovoltaic panels from China in 2023. In 2023, the EU imported €19.7 billion worth of solar panels, €3.9 billion of liquid biofuels, and €0.3 billion worth of wind turbines from extra-EU countries, according to the Eurostat data.The European Union’s green transition is hampered by its dependence on … Continue reading China dominates EU solar photovoltaic (PV) market: 98% of solar panels come from China
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Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
Sonangol and the Chinese company QINGHAI LIHAO CLEAN ENERGY signed a Memorandum of Understanding last Friday, October 18, to develop a project within the photovoltaic solar energy industrial chain in Angola. This initiative aims to establish the production of photovoltaic panels using quartz ore as the primary raw material.The planned factory will have an annual … Continue reading Angola plans photovoltaic panel factory
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China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
China’s photovoltaic (PV) industry maintained robust growth momentum during the first six months of this year. Data showed that during this period, the country’s output of polysilicon, silicon wafers, solar cells, and modules all rose by over 30 percent year-on-year, and exports of PV modules increased by nearly 20 percent from the same period last … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry continues to rise, thanks to technological innovation
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LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
The latest edition of the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) study highlights a pivotal moment in the energy landscape, revealing that the levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) from renewable energy sources, in particular photovoltaic (PV) systems combined with battery storage, will continue to decline until 2045. This downward trend in LCOE presents a … Continue reading LCOE for photovoltaics (PV) projected to decline until 2045
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Statkraft applies for 2.1 GW offshore wind permit outside Stockholm, Sweden
Statkraft has submitted a planning application for the 2.1 GW Baltic Offshore Delta North bottom-fixed offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea. The Delta North windfarm is located in Sweden’s economic zone, approximately 100 kilometres east of Stockholm and 55 kilometres east of Sandhamn island. The greater Stockholm region will have the potential to receive … Continue reading Statkraft applies for 2.1 GW offshore wind permit outside Stockholm, Sweden
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Vestas secures 70 MW wind power order in Germany
Vestas is pleased to announce a new wind turbine order as part of its fourth quarter order, demonstrating its commitment to advancing wind energy in Europe. The order comes from Terrawatt Planungsgesellschaft mbH for the Ostharingen wind farm in Goslar, Germany. The project will have a total capacity of 70 MW and will feature five … Continue reading Vestas secures 70 MW wind power order in Germany
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Indonesian installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity tops 700 MW
The Institute for Essential Services Reform says Indonesia’s photovoltaic (PV) industry has faced a downturn over the past two years, but policy reforms should accelerate solar deployment in the coming years. The think tank’s latest report says there are currently 16.92 GW of projects in the pipeline across the country.Indonesia’s total installed solar capacity reached … Continue reading Indonesian installed photovoltaic (PV) capacity tops 700 MW
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A new European project will develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life and increase their circularity
The REWIND research project will also implement new methodologies for recycling and reusing composite materials for the construction and automotive sectors. AIMPLAS, the Technological Institute of Plastics, coordinates this research and leads the thermal and chemical recycling efforts. Globally, it is estimated that 2.5 million tonnes of composite materials are currently used in wind turbines … Continue reading A new European project will develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades at the end of their useful life and increase their circularity
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Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
Türkiye is setting ambitious goals for its energy sector, with plans to raise the share of renewable energy in electricity production to 47.8% by 2025, according to the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources’ 2025 budget proposal. The ministry also targets a reduction in natural gas’s contribution to electricity production to 18.9%.Expansion of renewable energy … Continue reading Türkiye aims to increase wind energy and photovoltaic
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LONGi sets new milestone with over 27% efficiency for silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cells
LONGi recently published a research paper titled “Silicon heterojunction back contact solar cells by laser patterning” in Nature, reporting a breakthrough that pushes the photoelectric conversion efficiency of silicon solar cells beyond 27% for the first time. This achievement establishes a new milestone for photovoltaic technology based on silicon materials. The study highlights the immense … Continue reading LONGi sets new milestone with over 27% efficiency for silicon solar photovoltaic (PV) cells
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India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
According to the latest data from India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the country’s total installed power capacity reached 452.69 GW as of October, with renewable energy contributing 201.45 GW, or 46.3% of the total.Photovoltaic solar energy leads the renewable segment with 90.76 GW, accounting for 45.1% of the renewable mix, followed by … Continue reading India records 90GW of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity
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Philippines awards certificates to three offshore wind energy projects (1.65 GW)
The Philippines’ Department of Energy has awarded certificates of confirmation of commerciality to three offshore wind projects in the country, totalling a capacity of 1.65 GW. The projects are being developed by a consortium of Triconti Windkraft Group, Sea Wind Holdings, and Stream Invest Holding. The projects include the 450 MW Frontera Bay wind power project and … Continue reading Philippines awards certificates to three offshore wind energy projects (1.65 GW)
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Arauco wind farm in Argentina installs new wind turbines
The Arauco Wind Farm in La Rioja successfully completed the transportation and unloading of the components necessary for the installation of the new wind turbines that will make up the second stage of the PEA 3 project, which has been financed with funds from the sale of the Arauco Park II to the company Pampa … Continue reading Arauco wind farm in Argentina installs new wind turbines
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As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
The higher incentives offered by Odisha have attracted Saatvik Solar, one of India’s largest solar module manufacturers, to set up its cell and module manufacturing project in the eastern state while putting its plans in Gujarat on the back burner. “We had purchased a 60-acre land for a solar project at Gandhidham in Kutch district … Continue reading As incentives rise, solar photovoltaic (PV) makers choose states strategically
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Chinese wind turbines lead global wind energy building
Chinese wind turbines are having increasingly more presence globally. In the first half of 2024, China received 5 GW of wind turbine orders abroad, yielding a 47% increase YOY, revealed by the ongoing 2024 China Wind Power (CWP2024) in Beijing, one of the world’s most influential wind energy event. “By the end of 2023, China … Continue reading Chinese wind turbines lead global wind energy building
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France to tender 9.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power
France will tender two fixed and three floating wind farms with a total capacity of 9.2 gigawatts (GW) in the coming months, the energy ministry announced in a decision published on Friday.The projects will be built off the coast of Fécamp in northwestern France, as well as in the waters of Brittany, the western Gulf … Continue reading France to tender 9.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind power
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