RWE expects to close the first quarter of 2023 with an adjusted EBITDA of €2.8 billion at Group level and adjusted EBITDA of €2.3 billion in the core business according to preliminary figures. The result for the first three months is thus significantly higher year-on-year. Adjusted net income is expected to reach €1.7 billion. The increase in earnings … Continue reading RWE with strong results in the first quarter of 2023
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The Netherlands’ response to ever-larger wind turbines
If we want large offshore wind farms spread along the coast or on the high seas, it will not come to us by manufacturing huge turbines, record-breaking blades or XXL supports. We need to move them. And that, when we are talking about gigantic pieces that weigh tons, is easier said than done. At Mammoet, … Continue reading The Netherlands’ response to ever-larger wind turbines
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Scandinavian cooperation launches novel one-stop maintenance concept for offshore wind farms
Integrated Wind Solutions’ subsidiaries ProCon Wind Energy, IWS Services and IWS Fleet jointly develop new O&M concept for offshore foundations and substations offering significant project-specific cost savings; one customer interface; all-in-one maintenance vessels; and inhouse competencies. A Scandinavian cooperation with the technical lead from ProCon Wind Energy (ProCon) with IWS Fleet and IWS Services has … Continue reading Scandinavian cooperation launches novel one-stop maintenance concept for offshore wind farms
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Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
Following recent stranded whales along the East Coast, claims were made that linked the mortalities to survey activities being conducted prior to the construction of wind energy projects—sometimes referred to as offshore wind farms—in the Atlantic Ocean. As of now, there is no evidence to support speculation that noise resulting from wind development-related site characterization … Continue reading Addressing Misinformation on Offshore Wind Farms and Recent Whale Mortalities
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Batteries and green hydrogen: the necessary complements to photovoltaic energy
The time for batteries has come. Their role in managing renewable energies to avoid curtailments and price cannibalisation is already beginning to look necessary. The situation is becoming urgent and both support and regulation must be accelerated to make possible large-scale deployment of batteries and green hydrogen. Energy storage systems have been making headlines in … Continue reading Batteries and green hydrogen: the necessary complements to photovoltaic energy
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The Poul La Cour Award 2023 goes to Peter Hauge Madsen for his outstanding achievements in advancing the European wind energy research community
This year’s Poul La Cour Award goes to Peter Hauge Madsen, former Head of the Department of Wind and Energy Systems at the Danish Technical University (DTU), for his leadership and dedication in advancing the European wind energy research community. It was back in the 1970s that Danish engineers and scientists began to harness the … Continue reading The Poul La Cour Award 2023 goes to Peter Hauge Madsen for his outstanding achievements in advancing the European wind energy research community
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ACP Statement on House Passing Auxin CRA
Following the House of Representatives’ passage of H. J. Res. 39, which uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to impose retroactive solar tariffs, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “The United States must reclaim its position as the global technology leader in the solar power supply chain. In recent … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passing Auxin CRA
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PowerChina to build Laos wind power project
The Monsoon wind power project will pave a new path for the development of wind power in Laos and provide new impetus for the development of the Lao economy and energy sector, Lao Minister of Energy and Mines Phoxay Sayasone said. A groundbreaking ceremony for the 600 MW Monsoon wind power project, the first of … Continue reading PowerChina to build Laos wind power project
Continue readingNorway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
A government appointed expert group draws up 20 offshore areas suitable for wind power development. Four of them are in the Barents Sea, and one is located along the maritime border to Russia. Norwegian authorities are increasingly under pressure to build new capacities for production of renewable power. In March this year, two areas in … Continue reading Norway outlines major wind power development in Arctic waters
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Greece must build on its successes in reducing fossil fuel dependence
Greece has enacted an impressive array of measures to support its ambitious climate goals while maintaining energy security. However, stronger actions are required to bring down its dependence on fossil fuels and reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. The report praises Greece … Continue reading Greece must build on its successes in reducing fossil fuel dependence
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New Zealand can use its clean electricity strengths to decarbonise its energy system
New Zealand can leverage its vast renewable energy resources to cut emissions across its economy and meet national climate goals while maintaining energy security, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency. Since the IEA’s last review in 2017, New Zealand has set more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, including bringing them down by … Continue reading New Zealand can use its clean electricity strengths to decarbonise its energy system
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DNV launches new joint industry project to tackle earthquake challenges for wind farms
DNV has started a new joint industry project (JIP) to increase certainty in the design process for wind farms challenged by earthquakes. The so called ACE2 JIP is a follow-up project of “Alleviating Cyclone and Earthquake Challenges” (ACE) JIP and will deeply investigate issues related to earthquakes which was not conducted in the first project. … Continue reading DNV launches new joint industry project to tackle earthquake challenges for wind farms
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RWE and Acta Marine sign agreement for ‘green’ fuel service operation vessels (SOVs) to support North Sea offshore wind farms
RWE, the world’s second largest offshore wind player, and maritime support provider Acta Marine have entered a long-term vessel supply agreement that paves the way for the decarbonisation of offshore wind farm operations. The agreement is to build and operate two ‘green’ service operation vessels, which will be among the first in the world to … Continue reading RWE and Acta Marine sign agreement for ‘green’ fuel service operation vessels (SOVs) to support North Sea offshore wind farms
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Iberdrola commissions the largest photovoltaic plant in Oregon
AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced today that it has achieved commercial operation at its 162 MWac (205 MWdc) Pachwáywit Fields solar farm (also known as Montague Solar) in Gilliam County, Oregon, becoming the state’s largest photovoltaic plant. The facility will deliver clean, renewable energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions the largest photovoltaic plant in Oregon
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Nordex receives an order from Lithuania for 63 MW of wind power
Nordex has again received an order from Lithuania. The Nordex Group will supply eleven N163/5.X wind turbines for the 62.7 MW “Jurbarkas II” wind farm for the Lithuanian project developer, Green Genius. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the maintenance of the turbines for a period of 25 years. The wind farm … Continue reading Nordex receives an order from Lithuania for 63 MW of wind power
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Suzlon secures a 39 MW order for their 3 MW wind turbines series from a Thermax Group Company
Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced an order of its 3 MW product for the development of a 39 MW wind power project from First Energy 5 Private Limited (First Energy), a Thermax Group company. Suzlon will install 13 wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a Hybrid Lattice Tubular (HLT) tower and … Continue reading Suzlon secures a 39 MW order for their 3 MW wind turbines series from a Thermax Group Company
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ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
In response the U.S. House of Representatives’ 217-215 vote repealing key clean energy incentives as part of a debt limit package, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement: “No American industry enjoys being used as a pawn in partisan political negotiations. The American Clean Power Association is nevertheless confident that … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Passage of Debt Limit Bill
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ONYX Insight wins major grant to boost Innovative Blade Sensing Technologies
ONYX Insight has secured a significant grant to supercharge the adoption of blade sensing technologies for the wind industry in a bid to reduce downtime for wind operators across their turbine fleets. The Nottingham-based company has been awarded the funding by the UK’s Offshore Wind Growth Partnership (OWGP), part of the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult … Continue reading ONYX Insight wins major grant to boost Innovative Blade Sensing Technologies
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Ocean Winds secures €7.4 billion of investment and starts construction of 2 GW of offshore wind energy in April 2023
Present at Wind Europe 2023, Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy and created as a 50-50 joint venture in 2020 by EDP Renewables and ENGIE, announced today the Final Investment Decision taken on its Dieppe Le Tréport offshore wind farm in France. The project of around 500 MW in France represents … Continue reading Ocean Winds secures €7.4 billion of investment and starts construction of 2 GW of offshore wind energy in April 2023
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U.S. Wind + Solar Now Exceed Coal in Both Installed Generating Capacity and Actual Electrical Generation.
According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), wind and solar combined now provide more generating capacity and produce more electricity than coal. The latest issue of EIA’s “Electric Power Monthly” report (with data through February … Continue reading U.S. Wind + Solar Now Exceed Coal in Both Installed Generating Capacity and Actual Electrical Generation.
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