The Alta da Coutada Wind Farm has been over equipped with state-of-the-art wind turbines, increasing its installed capacity to 187 MW, which further accelerates the country’s energy transition. This project was already EDP Renewables’ largest in Portugal and will now be able to provide enough clean energy to power 130,000 homes. Six state-of-the-art wind turbines … Continue reading EDP Renewables over equipped its largest wind farm in Portugal
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Suzlon wins new 99 MW wind order from Vibrant Energy
This is the third order of the new Suzlon 3 MW series in less than a month. To supply 33 wind turbines with a rated capacity of 3 MW each. Wind farm to be commissioned by FY25. A wind farm of this size can provide electricity to ~307 thousand households and curb ~2.92 lakh tonnes … Continue reading Suzlon wins new 99 MW wind order from Vibrant Energy
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Naturgy incorporates 900 MW of wind and solar energy with the purchase of Ardian’s assets in Spain
The energy company acquires from the Ardian infrastructure fund its portfolio of 422 MW of wind power already operational in Spain, as well as the hybridization projects on the same plants that add up to an additional 435 MW of solar power and are in an advanced state of development.In this way, Naturgy boosts its … Continue reading Naturgy incorporates 900 MW of wind and solar energy with the purchase of Ardian’s assets in Spain
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IberBlue Wind announces second floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Andalusia
The project, called “La Pinta”, will be off the coast of Granada and Almeria, and will have up to 55 wind turbines with an installed capacity of circa 990MW. The global investment required for the construction and maintenance of the wind farm will exceed €2,500 million and generate over 3,300 jobs. IberBlue Wind, a joint venture … Continue reading IberBlue Wind announces second floating offshore wind farm off the coast of Andalusia
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OX2 receives permission to build 400 MW offshore wind power on the west coast of Sweden
The Swedish government announced today that OX2 has received permission to build the northern part of the project Galatea-Galene on the west coast of Sweden, with a potential capacity of 400 MW. The total project Galatea-Galene comprised 1.7 GW. OX2 is Sweden’s leading developer of renewable energy and besides Galatea-Galene the company is developing two … Continue reading OX2 receives permission to build 400 MW offshore wind power on the west coast of Sweden
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Capital Energy awards the transformers of six of its wind farms to the company Faramax
These projects are located in Castilla y León, Castilla-La Mancha and AragónThe equipment will be manufactured at the plant that this company has in Cáceres and supplied, foreseeably between this year and 2024, to be coupled to the electrical energy evacuation infrastructures of La Herrada, Las Mareas I, Las Mareas II, Hazapierna, Praderas Altas and … Continue reading Capital Energy awards the transformers of six of its wind farms to the company Faramax
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Statkraft supplies ALPLA with solar and wind power through a 10-year PPA
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, and ALPLA, an international packaging manufacturer, have signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind and solar with an annual volume of 76 GWh and a term of 10 years. The green electricity is generated in six solar parks and one wind farm from Statkraft’s renewable energy … Continue reading Statkraft supplies ALPLA with solar and wind power through a 10-year PPA
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IRENA Launches Report for the G20 on Low-Cost Energy Transition Finance
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), in partnership with the Indian G20 Presidency, launched a comprehensive report today on how low-cost finance can accelerate the energy transition. Titled “Low-Cost Energy Transition Finance”, and developed in close collaboration with India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), the report provides a toolbox to increase the availability … Continue reading IRENA Launches Report for the G20 on Low-Cost Energy Transition Finance
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Vattenfall goes the extra mile for dolphins in Denmark
Concerns have been raised that the installation of the monopiles of the Danish Vesterhav North wind farm could cause a small pod of dolphins to leave the area. The dolphins have, however, neither left the area nor changed behaviour. In 2020, wildlife and underwater photographer Lars Mikkelsen discovered the pod of seven dolphins during a … Continue reading Vattenfall goes the extra mile for dolphins in Denmark
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How is wind formed?
We look for it on hot summer days and avoid it on cold winter days. We are talking about the wind, with which we have always had a love-hate relationship. There has also been an element of mystery and awe, even veneration in the case of the ancient world. Quetzalcoatl was the Aztecwind god, while … Continue reading How is wind formed?
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ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores Draft Environmental Impact Statement
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Atlantic Shores Project 1 and Atlantic Shores Project 2 offshore of New Jersey, and … Continue reading ACP Statement on Atlantic Shores Draft Environmental Impact Statement
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Hydrogen Panel Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced a green hydrogen panel, as well as additional speakers, for CLEANPOWER 2023, the nation’s premier renewable energy conference. CLEANPOWER® will take place at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana from May 22-25. Thursday, May 25, 2023: 9:00am CDT – Featured Panel on “The Promise … Continue reading Hydrogen Panel Announced for CLEANPOWER 2023
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Jüchen A 44n wind farm under construction
After dismantling old wind farm, main components to be reused. Six new wind turbines with 27 MW to be erected this year. Green electricity for more than 26,000 households. The construction site is bustling with activity: a heavy crane has been positioned, excavators are driving back and forth, the site is being meticulously prepared, and … Continue reading Jüchen A 44n wind farm under construction
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Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction
Ireland successfully held its first-ever offshore wind auction. Four projects with a combined capacity of 3 GW were awarded. The average price of the winning bids was €86/MWh, much lower than expected. The successful completion of the auction is a breakthrough for renewables in Ireland and critical to achieving the targets set in Ireland’s 2030 … Continue reading Ireland makes history with its first offshore wind auction
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Hitachi Energy to supply HVDC technology for US wind project
Hitachi Energy has been selected by Pattern Energy to supply its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and other advanced technologies for the SunZia Transmission Project. It will connect the 3,500-megawatt (MW) SunZia wind project in New Mexico to the power grid in Arizona and Southern California, which will be among the world’s largest transmission links delivering … Continue reading Hitachi Energy to supply HVDC technology for US wind project
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OX2 sells stake in its Finnish offshore wind development portfolio to Ingka Investments
OX2 has agreed with Ingka Investments to sell a 49 percent stake in its three offshore wind projects in Finland. The three projects will have a potential to reach total installed capacity of about 6,000 MW. The transaction is expected to impact OX2’s operating income positively with approximately 300 MSEK* in 2023. The sale is … Continue reading OX2 sells stake in its Finnish offshore wind development portfolio to Ingka Investments
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ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today issued the following statement from JC Sandberg, ACP’s Chief Advocacy Officer, after the U.S. Department of Treasury released guidance for the implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) domestic content provisions: “The IRA’s domestic content incentive represents a monumental opportunity to continue growing our domestic clean energy supply … Continue reading ACP Welcomes IRA Domestic Content Guidance
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RWE delighted with provisional Contract for Difference win for Dublin Array in first Irish offshore auction
RWE, one of the world’s leading offshore wind companies, was today delighted to be provisionally awarded a Contract for Difference (CfD) in the first Irish Offshore Renewable Electricity Support Scheme (ORESS1) auction, run by Irish Grid operator EirGrid. The weighted average strike price of provisionally successful offers was €86.05/MWh. The provisional offer is for RWE’s … Continue reading RWE delighted with provisional Contract for Difference win for Dublin Array in first Irish offshore auction
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The Elecnor Group makes a net profit of EUR 27.4 million in the first quarter of 2023
The Elecnor Group expects to top the sales and profit figures achieved the previous year, as it has indeed managed to do year after year throughout the past decade The Elecnor Group has concluded the first quarter of 2023 with a consolidated net profit of EUR 27.4 million, which represents an improvement of 7.7% on … Continue reading The Elecnor Group makes a net profit of EUR 27.4 million in the first quarter of 2023
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Iberdrola installs the first wind turbine at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
The first wind turbine in the sea of Brittany The installation of the first of 62 wind turbines equipping the Saint-Brieuc wind farm was carried out on May 12 by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, contractor of Iberdrola. This operation was carried out from the jack-up vessel Brave Tern of the Norwegian company Fred Olsen windcarrier. … Continue reading Iberdrola installs the first wind turbine at the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
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