Renewable energy has emerged as a key focus area for the state of Gujarat in India. With its abundant natural resources and favorable policies, Gujarat has become a leading player in the renewable energy sector. This article explores the various initiatives and projects undertaken by the state government to promote renewable energy, highlighting the significant … Continue reading Solar and wind power in Gujarat
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Florida can be a leader in the use of wind power and solar energy
Florida has the potential to become a leader in the use of clean, renewable energy sources. With its abundance of sunshine and access to wind resources, the state can take advantage of these natural advantages to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. Investing in renewable energy infrastructure not only benefits the environment but also creates … Continue reading Florida can be a leader in the use of wind power and solar energy
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Suzlon bags 225 MW wind energy project
Suzlon will deploy WTGs from its 3-3.15 MW product series, featuring the larger rated 3 MW, S144-140m wind turbines.Shares of Suzlon Energy Ltd were trading 2% higher on 5 January after the company announced receiving a new order for 225 megawatt of wind energy from Everrenew Energy. In its regulatory filing, the company said that … Continue reading Suzlon bags 225 MW wind energy project
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Germany’s installed PV and wind power capacity increased by 17 GW in 2023
Germany added 2.9 GW of onshore wind power in 2023, more than the previous year. The total installed capacity at the end of 2023 was 60.9 GW. By 2030, installed capacity is expected to increase to 115 GW. To achieve this goal, 7.7 GW must be added each year in Germany. In 2023, the majority … Continue reading Germany’s installed PV and wind power capacity increased by 17 GW in 2023
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Electricity market prices return to 2021 levels in 2023 thanks to falling gas prices and the rise in renewable energy
In 2023, annual electricity market prices fell to levels similar to those of 2021, being mostly below €100/MWh. The drop in gas prices, together with the reduction in demand and the increase in renewable energy generation with respect to 2022, led to the decrease in electricity market prices. During 2023, installed solar and wind energy … Continue reading Electricity market prices return to 2021 levels in 2023 thanks to falling gas prices and the rise in renewable energy
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Brazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics
The increase in the import tax on photovoltaic solar panels, announced by Brazil in 2023, puts at risk the installation of 18 GW of solar plants, responsible for 540 thousand green jobs. This was stated by Rodrigo Sauaia, general director of ABSOLAR (Brazilian Photovoltaic Solar Energy Association), in an interview with Canal Solar. According to … Continue reading Brazil penalizes the import of photovoltaics
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Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project announces reset
Equinor and bp today announced an agreement with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to terminate the Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) Agreement for the Empire Wind 2 project, an offshore wind project in the US with potential generative capacity of 1,260 MW. This agreement reflects changed economic circumstances on … Continue reading Empire Wind 2 offshore wind project announces reset
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The price of photovoltaic panels falls by 40% in 2023 in Brazil
The reduction in the final price for consumers of photovoltaic solar energy has been driven mainly by the increase in Chinese production capacity, which accounts for 90% of the world’s production of this photovoltaic equipment.The average 40% drop in the price of solar PV panels throughout 2023 in Brazil further increased the confidence of Brazilian … Continue reading The price of photovoltaic panels falls by 40% in 2023 in Brazil
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Wind power generated 23.5% of the electricity in Spain in 2023 and photovoltaics 14%
54.6% of the month’s electricity production was renewable and 78% free of CO2 equivalent emissions. It represents 24.6 percent more energy from renewable sources compared to December 2022.December closes a historic year for renewable energies, which have broken records for both production and participation in the national mix (50.4%).The peninsular demand was 3.7% higher in … Continue reading Wind power generated 23.5% of the electricity in Spain in 2023 and photovoltaics 14%
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Iberdrola starts commissioning Vineyard Wind I, the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S.
Iberdrola has started to commission the Vineyard Wind I offshore wind farm – the first large-scale project of this technology in the United States. The facility, with 806 MW of capacity, has already begun to supply green energy to Massachusetts, a state that will be supplied with wind energy to more than 400,000 homes – … Continue reading Iberdrola starts commissioning Vineyard Wind I, the largest offshore wind farm in the U.S.
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Nordex receives an order for 106 MW of wind power from Capital Energy in Spain
At the end of 2023, Nordex received an order from Capital Energy for 106 MW in Spain. In spring 2025, the Nordex Group will deliver and install 18 N163/5.X wind turbines for the “Mareas I and II” wind farm near Mequinenza, in the province of Zaragoza. The Delta4000 series wind turbines will be installed on … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 106 MW of wind power from Capital Energy in Spain
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What we’ve known about Indian Concentrated Solar Power tender in Q1 2024
It was reported that India will carry out a round of renewable energy bidding in the first quarter of 2024, which requires bidders to submit a program must contain more than 50% of the CSP capacity. This news got great attention in the past weeks on the possibility of CSP revival in India. But how … Continue reading What we’ve known about Indian Concentrated Solar Power tender in Q1 2024
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Consumers Energy begins operations at 201 MW wind farm
Consumers Energy, a Michigan-based utility company, has announced the start of operations at its 201-megawatt (MW) Gratiot Farms Wind Project, located in the state’s Gratiot County. The wind farm consists of 60 wind turbines and is capable of generating enough clean energy to power approximately 66,000 households. The completion of the Gratiot Farms Wind Project … Continue reading Consumers Energy begins operations at 201 MW wind farm
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CIP and Avangrid Announce First Power from Vineyard Wind 1
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), a global leader in greenfield renewable energy investments, and Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that power from the Vineyard Wind project was delivered to the New England grid for the first time. As part of the initial commissioning process, … Continue reading CIP and Avangrid Announce First Power from Vineyard Wind 1
Continue readingRepsol begins to produce renewable photovoltaic electricity in Andalusia
Repsol has started producing electricity at Sigma, its first renewable project in Andalusia. Located in Jerez de la Frontera (Cádiz), it is made up of five solar plants with a total installed capacity of 204 MW. With an investment of close to 150 million euros, the Arco 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 make up the … Continue reading Repsol begins to produce renewable photovoltaic electricity in Andalusia
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Renewable energy fails in Southern Europe in the last week of the year
The last week of the year 2023 registered the expected drop in demand due to the Christmas holiday period. Increased solar energy production in countries such as Germany and France contributed to price declines in the EPEX SPOT market. However, wind and solar energy production fell in Italy and the Iberian Peninsula, contributing to price … Continue reading Renewable energy fails in Southern Europe in the last week of the year
Continue readingNordex receives orders for 553 MW of wind power from Sweden
Renewable Power Capital orders 80 wind turbines for four wind farms. At the end of 2023, the Nordex Group received orders for four wind farms in Sweden for a total of 553 MW from the renewable energy investment company, Renewable Power Capital, which operates throughout Europe. Orders also include a Premium Plus Service for the … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 553 MW of wind power from Sweden
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OX2 has handed over the Sulmierzyce wind farm in Poland
OX2 has handed over the Sulmierzyce wind farm in Poland to DIF Capital Partners. The wind farm comprises of 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 23 MW. The Sulmierzyce wind farm will produce about 68 GWh of energy and assuming an average annual household consumption of about 5,000 kWh, it will be … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Sulmierzyce wind farm in Poland
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World’s largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm in operation in Xizang
A large-scale wind power project, standing at an average altitude of 4,650 meters and with a total installed capacity of 100 megawatts, commenced operation on Monday in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. In recent years, Xizang has actively promoted the development of new energy sources such as photovoltaic and wind power. The region’s total installed … Continue reading World’s largest ultra-high-altitude wind farm in operation in Xizang
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Vestas has 1.1 GW of wind turbine orders in Europe at the end of December
In the final days of the fourth quarter, Vestas announced orders for 1,076 MW to supply wind turbines for several projects, including a repowering project, in several European countries. The contracts, disclosed between December 21 and 31, refer to projects in Italy, Germany, Spain, Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. The order is for the Hollandse … Continue reading Vestas has 1.1 GW of wind turbine orders in Europe at the end of December
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