Ørsted has acquired the Irish solar project Garrenleen from renewable energy developer Terra Solar. The 160 MW solar farm is the company’s second solar project in Ireland and will be able to power up to 56,000 homes annually, making it one of the largest solar farms in the country. Subject to Ørsted’s final investment decision, … Continue reading Ørsted acquires Irish solar project
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Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Renewed Climate Ambition
New report confirms Malaysia’s ability to meet its net zero goal with increased use of local and affordable renewables. According to the report’s findings, transitioning to renewable energy will save Malaysia between USD 9 billion and USD 13 billion annually by 2050 in avoided energy, climate, and health costs. Developed by the International Renewable Energy … Continue reading Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Renewed Climate Ambition
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RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and one of the largest renewables developers, has significantly expanded its solar and battery capabilities by acquiring JBM Solar, a large independent developer of solar and battery storage systems. With this acquisition RWE reaffirms its UK strategy by continuing to grow and to diversify its UK portfolio by adding … Continue reading RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
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India can add 23.7 GW of clean energy by 2026
India can add another 23.7 GW of capacity within the next five years provided necessary enabling policies, facilitative instruments, and the right institutional interventions are put in place, according to a new report. The report, titled “Renewing wind growth to power the energy transition: India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2026”, was released by Global Wind … Continue reading India can add 23.7 GW of clean energy by 2026
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China’s solar and wind power industry continues to lead globally
China’s renewable energy industry continued to lead globally in 2022, National Energy Administration official Wang Dapeng said on Monday. China-made photovoltaic modules, wind turbines, gear boxes and other key components accounted for 70 percent of the global market share last year, Wang said at a press conference. China connected 37GW of new wind farms to … Continue reading China’s solar and wind power industry continues to lead globally
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Iberdrola signs a loan of 150 million euros with the EIB for solar and wind energy in Italy
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new agreement to accelerate Italy’s energy transition by developing new renewable energy plants. The EU Bank has granted a €150 million green loan for the construction of a portfolio of wind and photovoltaic (PV) projects with a total capacity of around 400 megawatts (MW). These … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a loan of 150 million euros with the EIB for solar and wind energy in Italy
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Iberdrola already reaches 40,000 MW of solar and wind energy
The biggest growth has been in photovoltaic, with more than 1,200 MW, followed by onshore wind,power which for the first time exceeds 20,000 MW. Iberdrola continues to make progress in its commitment to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the deployment of renewable energy around the world. The company has closed 2022 with almost … Continue reading Iberdrola already reaches 40,000 MW of solar and wind energy
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Pakistan orders speedy completion of solar and wind power projects
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday directed the speedy completion of solar and wind energy projects. While chairing a meeting on renewable energy in Lahore, he said it was a priority of the government to encourage the production of electricity through solar and wind energy sources. The renewable sources would produce low-cost and environment-friendly electricity, … Continue reading Pakistan orders speedy completion of solar and wind power projects
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EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for Millers Branch Solar Project
EDF Renewables North America today announced the execution of a 20-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science. The VPPA covers the full output of the 200-megawatt ac/256 MWdc Millers Branch Solar Project, which is located in Texas and slated for commercial operation in December 2025. With … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Thermo Fisher Scientific for Millers Branch Solar Project
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RWE starts construction of large-scale solar project in Spain
RWE is taking big steps towards expanding its solar business in Europe. The company has started construction works on a 92-megawatt ac (MWac) ground-mounted photovoltaic project in Andalucia in the province of Cádiz. The “Gazules” project consist of two solar farms – Gazules 1 and Gazules 2 – with a rated capacity of 46 MWac … Continue reading RWE starts construction of large-scale solar project in Spain
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Canada added 1.8 GW of solar and wind power in 2022
CanREA’s new industry data shows that Canada is just starting to take advantage of its wind, solar and energy storage potential. The Canadian Renewable Energy Association (CanREA) has announced the industry’s year-end data, reporting that Canada’s wind and solar energy sectors grew significantly in 2022. “I am happy to see that, across Canada, the sector … Continue reading Canada added 1.8 GW of solar and wind power in 2022
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Enel Green Power España has built 20 wind power and solar plants this year in Spain
Endesa’s renewable subsidiary, Enel Green Power España, connected 919 MW to the grid last year, mainly from 16 new solar plants and 4 wind power plants, built applying sustainability projects associated with each installation and developed from the design phase. by the local community. The new infrastructures launched by Endesa in 2022 have involved an … Continue reading Enel Green Power España has built 20 wind power and solar plants this year in Spain
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Naturgy obtains environmental green light for more than 1,300 MW
Among the projects that have received a favorable DIA, eight wind farms in Galicia stand out, as well as the largest installation that the company will build in Spain, located in Extremadura.The company continues with its strategy of developing a portfolio of renewable generation projects, which will add to the more than 5.4 GW of … Continue reading Naturgy obtains environmental green light for more than 1,300 MW
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RWE and PPC to build solar projects with more than 200 megawatts in Greece
Two leading energy groups, RWE and PPC, have joined forces to help accelerate the Greek energy transition. Through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A., RWE Renewables (51%) and PPC Renewables (49%) have taken the final investment decision for five photovoltaic projects. Thodoros Skylakakis, Greek Alternate Minister of Finance: “An important investment that will contribute … Continue reading RWE and PPC to build solar projects with more than 200 megawatts in Greece
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New solar and wind power facilities in Piauí this year will total 601 MW together
Piauí will have several new solar and wind power plants this year, increasing the state’s energy security, as well as generating jobs and income for the region’s inhabitants. The state has the largest companies in South America. The forecast of the National Electric Energy Agency (ANEEL) for this year, with the expansion of the generation … Continue reading New solar and wind power facilities in Piauí this year will total 601 MW together
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Brazil hopes to have 10 GW installed in wind power and solar energy by 2023
Brazil is due to register a record in the expansion of centralized power generation capacity in 2023, with an increase of 10.3 gigawatts (GW), with more than 90% of this total in wind and solar power plants, according to a forecast of the Ministry of Mines and Energy and the regulator Aneel announced this Friday. … Continue reading Brazil hopes to have 10 GW installed in wind power and solar energy by 2023
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Ørsted to build large-scale solar PV project in Texas
Continuing its growth in onshore renewables, Ørsted has decided to build the 471 MW AC Mockingbird Solar Center in Texas. Covering an area of 4,900 acres (approx. 20 km2), Mockingbird will be able to generate enough renewable energy to power more than 80,000 homes annually, making it the largest solar PV project in Ørsted’s portfolio … Continue reading Ørsted to build large-scale solar PV project in Texas
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Iberdrola will install its first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Brazil
The Iberdrola group plans to install in Brazil, through its subsidiary Neoenergia, the company’s first floating photovoltaic plant in the world. The project will be built on the water surface of the Xaréu dam on the island of Fernando de Noronha, recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, where Iberdrola is developing various … Continue reading Iberdrola will install its first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Brazil
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RWE is expanding its solar business in Spain: Commissioning of Casa Valdes solar farm near Madrid
First energy produced at the end of 2022 – RWE has commissioned a 44-megawatt (MWac) solar farm in the Province of Guadalajara, close to Madrid. Casa Valdes is a ground-mounted photovoltaic plant and will be able to supply the equivalent of 30,000 Spanish homes with green electricity annually. RWE installed 97,740 bifacial high-performance modules at Casa … Continue reading RWE is expanding its solar business in Spain: Commissioning of Casa Valdes solar farm near Madrid
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The EIB finances Iberdrola’s solar plants in Portugal
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Iberdrola have signed a new agreement to accelerate Portugal’s energy transition via the development of new renewable energy plants. The EU bank will provide a €70 million green loan for the construction of a portfolio of projects with a total capacity of around 188 megawatts (MW). These new facilities, … Continue reading The EIB finances Iberdrola’s solar plants in Portugal
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