The Swedish Baltic Sea port of Trelleborg is using ENERCON wind turbines to transition to renewable energies. The port operator is installing two E-82/2.35 MW WECs in order to supply ships located at the port with green shore-side power in future. Together with an own solar park, they are expected to meet the energy requirements … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
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North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
This past Halloween, wind energy researchers, educators, students, and industry members, as well as government and nonprofit representatives from around the world, gathered in a hotel ballroom in Broomfield, Colorado, for a critical purpose: an impromptu costume contest. It was the All Hallows’ Eve Banquet, capping off day two of the North American Wind Energy … Continue reading North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
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GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
At COP28, global leaders committed to tripling renewable power capacity by 2030, following the recommendations of IRENA’s flagship report World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023. Amongst renewable energy sources, offshore wind plays a significant role in accelerating the energy transition and achieving the tripling target. According to the report, the world must install nearly 500 gigawatts … Continue reading GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
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Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
IN November, wind energy production reached record highs in France and Italy and was the highest for a November month in Germany. Solar production also broke records for a November month in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. In this context, prices on the main European electricity markets remained stable, with prices rising in Nord Pool, … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
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Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
In the discussion about state subsidies for business energy, ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff points to the expansion of onshore wind energy as a long-term solution. At the Handelsblatt Industrial Summit 2023 in Minden (7–8 December) today, he highlighted the role of onshore wind energy as a partner to business and industry: ‘Onshore wind is … Continue reading Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
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Invenergy buys 3.6 GW New Jersey offshore wind power from Blackstone
Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has acquired a 3.6GW offshore wind power line project in New Jersey from Blackstone, a leading private equity firm. The project aims to strengthen New Jersey’s renewable energy infrastructure and accelerate the state’s transition to clean energy sources. Article: Invenergy has announced its … Continue reading Invenergy buys 3.6 GW New Jersey offshore wind power from Blackstone
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Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
Today the EU Member States agreed on their position for the upcoming negotiations with the European Parliament on the Net Zero Industry Act. The European Parliament adopted its own position in November. The Council and Parliament diverge on critical points as they head the final negotiations to be finalised by the end of Q1 2024. … Continue reading Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act
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France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects
France’s “Figaro” reported on November 23, that the French energy minister announced on the 23rd through 54 onshore wind farm project applications, the total power of the project is 931 megawatt-hours, the average price of the tender is 86.94 euros per megawatt-hour. Report source: https://renews.biz/89696/54-onshore-wind-farms-win-in-latest-french-tender/ The French media said the government has set ambitious targets … Continue reading France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects
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South Fork begins sending wind power to the LIPA grid
South Fork begins sending wind power to the LIPA gridThe South Fork Wind Farm, located off the coast of Long Island, has begun sending power to the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) grid. This milestone marks an important step forward for wind energy in the region. The 15-wind turbines wind farm, developed by Ørsted in … Continue reading South Fork begins sending wind power to the LIPA grid
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California, the EU Commission, Panama and Brazil join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance launched by Denmark, GWEC and IRENA
The Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) has welcomed Brazil, California, the EU Commission and Panama into its membership at a ceremony at COP28 in Dubai. The expansion adds 65 GW of declared target capacity to the Alliance, and positions it to play a crucial role in the expansion of offshore wind. The Global Offshore Wind … Continue reading California, the EU Commission, Panama and Brazil join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance launched by Denmark, GWEC and IRENA
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New Report Highlights Renewables as Climate Mitigation and Economic Diversification Opportunity for Gulf Countries
oday, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) unveiled a report on the progress of renewable energy in countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). Renewable Energy Markets: GCC 2023 suggests that GCC countries can leverage existing resources to develop innovative renewable energy-based solutions not only to mitigate climate change, but also to diversify their economies, … Continue reading New Report Highlights Renewables as Climate Mitigation and Economic Diversification Opportunity for Gulf Countries
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Barbados develops its first wind power plant
Barbados has selected the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as lead transaction advisor as the Caribbean country seeks to build its first onshore wind farm with a capacity of 30 to 50 MW. The partnership agreement between Barbados and IFC was signed at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (COP28). The Lamberts project, which … Continue reading Barbados develops its first wind power plant
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The drop in temperatures boosted European electricity market prices in the last week of November
In the last week of November, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. This increase was due to the drop in temperatures, which in most markets was more than 3°C, and which boosted electricity demand. In addition, renewable energy production was lower than the previous week. On November 30, … Continue reading The drop in temperatures boosted European electricity market prices in the last week of November
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Iberdrola joins forces with Masdar to co-invest 15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States
Today (5th December) at COP28 in Dubai, global green energy giants Iberdrola and Masdar announced a €15 billion strategic partnership agreement to evaluate the joint development of offshore wind and green hydrogen projects in key markets including Germany, UK and the USA. After the parties’ successful co-investment in Baltic Eagle, in Germany, the new milestone … Continue reading Iberdrola joins forces with Masdar to co-invest 15 billion in offshore wind and green hydrogen in Germany, the United Kingdom and the United States
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Launch of Global Offshore Wind Accelerator as a Flagship Initiative of $250+ Million Fund for Sustainable Oceans
Launched at COP28, Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP) is a new global non-profit that accelerates the global clean energy transition by unlocking the tremendous potential of offshore wind power. Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP) is a flagship initiative supported by the newly announced Ocean Resilience and Climate Alliance (ORCA), a $250 million+ USD funder collaborative focused on … Continue reading Launch of Global Offshore Wind Accelerator as a Flagship Initiative of $250+ Million Fund for Sustainable Oceans
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Ørsted completes divestment of 50 % of Gode Wind 3
Ørsted has completed the divestment of 50 % of the Gode Wind 3 offshore wind farm to funds managed by Glennmont Partners from Nuveen. Gode Wind 3 has a capacity of 253 MW and was awarded to Ørsted in 2017 and 2018 as two separate projects with a weighted average feed-in tariff of EUR 81 … Continue reading Ørsted completes divestment of 50 % of Gode Wind 3
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Vattenfall and BASF to partner on German offshore wind power plants Nordlicht 1 and 2
Vattenfall and BASF are in advanced and exclusive discussions to partner on the Nordlicht 1 and 2 projects through a sale of 49 percent of the project shares to BASF. Both parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally express their joint ambition. Vattenfall will use its share of the fossil free electricity to supply … Continue reading Vattenfall and BASF to partner on German offshore wind power plants Nordlicht 1 and 2
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Wind energy sector launches Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda to boost Europe’s competitive edge
The European Technology & Innovation Platform on wind energy (ETIPWind) launched its new Strategic R&I Agenda for 2025-2027. It calls for €1.8bn of public investment in wind energy Research and Innovation to boost the development of a resilient, competitive and sustainable European wind supply chain.On 4 December leading wind industry Chief Technology Officers, wind energy … Continue reading Wind energy sector launches Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda to boost Europe’s competitive edge
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Tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible and will mobilise investments of 2.2 trillion dollars per year
The Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, assured this morning at COP28 that the objective of tripling the installed renewable capacity by 2030 is feasible. There are 118 countries that have already signed up to this objective at the Climate Summit being held in Dubai. They have also committed to double the energy efficiency ratio, … Continue reading Tripling renewables by 2030 is feasible and will mobilise investments of 2.2 trillion dollars per year
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Are the West’s “big three” able to cope with the huge growth in offshore wind power?
The rapid growth of offshore wind has raised questions about the ability of the industry’s “big three” Western wind turbine companies, namely Siemens Gamesa, Vestas and GE Renewable Energy, to keep up with demand. This article examines the current status of these companies and their readiness to meet the needs of offshore wind expansion. As … Continue reading Are the West’s “big three” able to cope with the huge growth in offshore wind power?
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