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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Renewables Can Diminish Expensive Kyrgyz Energy Imports
Rising fossil fuel imports are adding to the financial burdens of Kyrgyztan’s energy sector, according to a new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). ‘Renewables Readiness Assessment: The Kyrgyz Republic’ identifies concrete actions that can help address the country’s energy challenges, develop a more diverse energy sector and improve the livelihoods … Continue reading Renewables Can Diminish Expensive Kyrgyz Energy Imports
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IEA predicts renewable energy to overtake coal by 2025
A report by the International Energy Agency says energy insecurity amid war in Ukraine is spurring a renewable power surge. Experts predict the sector will soon surpass coal as the world’s largest electricity source. The global capacity for producing renewable energy will soar by some 75% in the next five years, the International Energy Agency … Continue reading IEA predicts renewable energy to overtake coal by 2025
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Scaling solar in Brazil
Equinor has made final investment decision on the 531 MW Mendubim solar project in Brazil. The project underpins Equinor’s ambitions to accelerate growth in renewables and develop as a market-driven power producer in selected markets. Mendubim is developed as a joint venture between Scatec, Hydro Rein and Equinor, and is located in the state of … Continue reading Scaling solar in Brazil
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Statkraft and Fastweb sign 12-year solar PPA in Italy
Statkraft and Fastweb, one of the leading telecommunications operators in Italy, have signed an exclusive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the supply of electricity produced by renewable sources. The 12-year agreement covers the output of a photovoltaic plant to be constructed in the region of Lazio, Province of Latina, which will cover 13 per cent … Continue reading Statkraft and Fastweb sign 12-year solar PPA in Italy
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ACP Statement on Auxin Solar Circumvention Case
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) expressed disappointment following a decision today that could lead to new duties and lack of certainty for the U.S. solar industry. After the Commerce Department decided that the Auxin circumvention case related to solar panels and cells assembled by allied trading partners from Southeast Asia will proceed, with a … Continue reading ACP Statement on Auxin Solar Circumvention Case
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Clean Power Slows During Third Quarter, But the Future is Bright for Growth with Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
While the Inflation Reduction Act is set to catalyze clean energy growth, the industry continues to deal with policy and regulatory challenges hindering development and deployment of clean power. These challenges and more were apparent in ACP’s latest Clean Power Quarterly Market Report for the third quarter. ACP’s new market report shows that from July … Continue reading Clean Power Slows During Third Quarter, But the Future is Bright for Growth with Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
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Industry offers robust recommendations in six areas to ensure the clean energy incentives
Industry offers robust recommendations in six areas to ensure the clean energy incentives in the IRA make clean energy investments a reality; clear and workable guidance from Treasury essential to provide sufficient market certainty for developers. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from JC Sandberg, Interim CEO and Chief Advocacy … Continue reading Industry offers robust recommendations in six areas to ensure the clean energy incentives
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Equinor acquires leading Danish solar developer BeGreen
Equinor has signed an agreement to buy BeGreen, a leading solar project developer in North-West Europe. The acquisition strengthens Equinor’s capabilities and portfolio within solar PV. “BeGreen represents an important building block to our industrial renewables position in Europe, in line with our ambition to be a leading company in the energy transition. BeGreen has … Continue reading Equinor acquires leading Danish solar developer BeGreen
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Iberdrola starts up the world’s first wind-solar hybrid plant in Australia
The 317 MW total capacity project combines a 210 MW wind farm and a 107 MW photovoltaic plant. The plant will be able to generate enough clean energy to power 180,000 homes and will prevent the emission of 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Iberdrola has started the commissioning in Australia of its first wind-solar … Continue reading Iberdrola starts up the world’s first wind-solar hybrid plant in Australia
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Dutch project to combine solar and farming
In the Netherlands Vattenfall is constructing a solar park where solar panels are combined with cultivation. The aim of the so-called Symbizon project is to show that farming and solar panels can go well together. In densely populated Netherlands land use is a hot issue. The Symbizon agri-PV project in Almere just outside Amsterdam aims … Continue reading Dutch project to combine solar and farming
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More than 70,000 installations already enjoy self-consumption thanks to Iberdrola’s network
The installations connected to the grid of i-DE, Iberdrola’s distribution company in Spain, have a combined capacity of more than 900 MW, the equivalent of two large combined cycle plants. 98% of self-consumers feed energy into the grid during the day and recover it when they need it. Iberdrola has now exceeded 70,000 self-consumption installations … Continue reading More than 70,000 installations already enjoy self-consumption thanks to Iberdrola’s network
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Equinor’s first solar plant in Poland ready
The construction of the 58 MW St?pie? solar plant in Poland is completed, and the plant is ready for operation. St?pie? was developed and will be operated by Wento, Equinor’s 100% subsidiary. In 2021, Equinor bought the Polish solar developer Wento and its pipeline of solar projects across Poland. Less than 1.5 years after the … Continue reading Equinor’s first solar plant in Poland ready
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Solar PV Employs More Women Than Any Renewables
New IRENA report shows that solar PV industry has the highest share of full-time women employees, reaching 40% in 2021. Solar photovoltaic (PV) has emerged to be the leading employer in the renewable energy sector, both in global number of employees and in gender balance. In 2021, the solar PV industry employs 4.3 million people—one-third … Continue reading Solar PV Employs More Women Than Any Renewables
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Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save the world as much as $12tn by 2050
Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save the world as much as $12tn (£10.2tn) by 2050, an Oxford University study says. The report said it was wrong and pessimistic to claim that moving quickly towards cleaner energy sources was expensive. Gas prices have soared on mounting concerns over energy supplies. But the researchers … Continue reading Switching from fossil fuels to renewable energy could save the world as much as $12tn by 2050
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Enel Green Power Chile gets authorization to begin commercial operation of the Sol de Lila solar power park
The National Electric Coordinator delivered its formal authorization for Enel Green Power Chile to begin commercial operations of its Sol de Lila solar power park, located in the Region of Antofagasta and the Atacama Desert, which will have an installed capacity of 161 MW and inject 100% renewable energy into the National Electric System.Sol de … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile gets authorization to begin commercial operation of the Sol de Lila solar power park
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Naturgy acquires its first hybrid PV solar and energy storage project in Australia
Naturgy marks an important milestone with this project, representing its first foray in Australia into photovoltaic technology, through a hybrid PV-Battery project, which is the first one of this kind for the company worldwide.The Cunderdin project will be the largest DC-coupled solar PV and battery project to be built in Australia.The company extends its asset … Continue reading Naturgy acquires its first hybrid PV solar and energy storage project in Australia
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Ørsted acquires its first solar project in Ireland
Ørsted has completed the acquisition of the Ballinrea solar PV project in Ireland from experienced renewable energy developer Terra Solar. The 65 MW solar project will be located in Cork, the second-largest city in Ireland, and will become Ørsted’s first solar project in the country. Ballinrea Solar Farm is expected to generate enough green energy … Continue reading Ørsted acquires its first solar project in Ireland
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RWE strengthens its Polish renewables business with acquisition of 3 gigawatts solar pipeline
RWE has further strengthened its European renewables business by acquiring Alpha Solar, a Polish photovoltaic (PV) development company. With this, RWE takes over a solar project pipeline in Poland with a total capacity of approx. 3 GWac. The acquisition represents a strategic enhancement for RWE and adds to its existing global development pipeline of 10 gigawatts in … Continue reading RWE strengthens its Polish renewables business with acquisition of 3 gigawatts solar pipeline
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