Ingeteam, in its firm commitment to provide equipment that contributes to the decarbonisation of the planet, will be presenting at The Smarter E – Intersolar – Power 2 drive and at EVS36, its new range of RAPID 60 chargers, for fast charging, 60 kW, to meet the potential of the most demanding vehicles. They have … Continue reading Ingeteam presents the RAPID 60, its latest electric mobility innovation
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Spain does not take advantage of the full potential of wind and solar energy due to lack of storage
The Spanish electrical system wastes an important – and growing – part of its potential for electricity from renewable sources. It is a fact that worries experts. The system dispenses with windmills or solar plants, or orders their operation to stop because there is not enough demand to absorb that supply. Given the current low … Continue reading Spain does not take advantage of the full potential of wind and solar energy due to lack of storage
Continue readingØrsted to acquire Eversource share of uncontracted offshore wind seabed
Ørsted has signed an agreement to acquire Eversource Energy’s 50 % interest in the uncontracted federal offshore wind lease area currently owned jointly by the two companies. In addition to the seabed, which is in early-stage development, the agreement also includes contracts and partnerships for key operational assets in the US Northeast. The USD 625 million … Continue reading Ørsted to acquire Eversource share of uncontracted offshore wind seabed
Continue readingBW Ideol teams up with Elawan Energy for multi-GW floating offshore wind projects in the Iberian Peninsula
BW Ideol has signed a Head of Terms with Elawan Energy, an ORIX company based in Spain, for the joint development of a multi-GW floating offshore wind pipeline off Spain and Portugal, subject to further negotiation of the final agreement between the Parties.Elawan Energy is a leading player in the field of renewable energy in … Continue reading BW Ideol teams up with Elawan Energy for multi-GW floating offshore wind projects in the Iberian Peninsula
Continue readingChina’s newly installed capacity of wind, photovoltaic power rises
China saw a steady increase in the newly installed capacity of clean energy in the first four months of 2023, as the country stepped up efforts to ensure sufficient energy supply and cut emissions. China’s newly installed capacity of wind and photovoltaic power reached 62.51 million kW from January to April, data from the National … Continue reading China’s newly installed capacity of wind, photovoltaic power rises
Continue readingIngeteam renews the UL Certification for its Indar wind turbine generators
Ingeteam has renewed its UL certification to market its Indar wind generators in the U.S. and Canada. The company, which has held this certification since 2012, owns a factory in Milwaukee, WI from where it manufactures generators to be installed in North American wind farms. To obtain this validation, a certifying company must confirm that … Continue reading Ingeteam renews the UL Certification for its Indar wind turbine generators
Continue readingRWE strengthens its position in the German offshore wind market by becoming sole owner of 1.6-GW Nordseecluster
RWE is strengthening its position in the German offshore market. The company has become the sole owner of a 1.6-gigawatt (GW) cluster of offshore wind farms in the German North Sea. The Nordseecluster, consisting of four sites located north of the island of Juist, was formerly co-developed with Canadian company Northland Power, which has now … Continue reading RWE strengthens its position in the German offshore wind market by becoming sole owner of 1.6-GW Nordseecluster
Continue readingVestas wins an order for 37 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye
Vestas has received an order for a 37 MW wind farm in Turkey. The contract includes the supply and installation of six V162-6.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 4000 (AOM 4000) service agreement. “With this order, we have secured more than 130 MW of signed EnVentus projects in Turkey, … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 37 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Türkiye
Continue readingVestas secures 72 MW order in Argentina
Vestas has received an order for a project in Argentina that includes supply of 16 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. Deliveries and commissioning are planned for 2024. Customer and project names are undisclosed at the customer’s request. Vestas pioneered Argentina’s wind energy market … Continue reading Vestas secures 72 MW order in Argentina
Continue readingGermany: Statkraft grows with green hydrogen, wind and solar power
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy, is on a growth path. At this year’s E-world energy & water in Essen, the Norwegian energy company announced its expansion targets for the German market. Statkraft will be instrumental in increasing the share of renewable energy in Germany by 2030 and supporting the market ramp-up of green … Continue reading Germany: Statkraft grows with green hydrogen, wind and solar power
Continue readingSuzlon wins 300 MW wind order from Torrent Power
This is the Torrent Group’s fourth order from Suzlon. This is also the sixth and largest order for the new Suzlon 3 MW wind turbines to date. Suzlon will supply 100 wind turbines with a nominal capacity of 3 MW eachThe wind farm will be completed in phases by 2025 in Karnataka. This order is … Continue reading Suzlon wins 300 MW wind order from Torrent Power
Continue readingACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Final 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 final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the proposed Ocean Wind 1 project offshore of New Jersey. This is the final step before … Continue reading ACP Statement on Ocean Wind 1 Final Environmental Impact Statement
Continue readingEach MW of concentrated solar power can replace each MW of natural gas and achieve the decarbonization of the electricity sector
Each MW of solar thermal power can replace each MW of gas and achieve a total transition of the electricity sector, which would imply the substitution of current natural gas plants, as can be seen from the study carried out by Protermosolar in collaboration with the Comillas Pontifical University, which analyzes the technical and economic … Continue reading Each MW of concentrated solar power can replace each MW of natural gas and achieve the decarbonization of the electricity sector
Continue readingEnel Green Power gets permission for wind farms of 513 MW in eastern Romania
Renewable electricity division Enel Green Power Romania, in the process of being taken over by the Greek PPC, has obtained the permit to connect to the national grid a number of 4 wind farms in Potoc commune, Caras Severin County, with a cumulative installed power of 513 MW. The estimated deadline for completion and commissioning … Continue reading Enel Green Power gets permission for wind farms of 513 MW in eastern Romania
Continue readingGE Vernova announces $50 Million investment & ~200 wind manufacturing jobs in New York
GE Vernova today announced that it will invest $50 million at its Schenectady, NY, facility and hire approximately 200 new full-time employees including skilled union operators, manufacturing engineers, and front line leadership to establish a new manufacturing assembly line for its onshore wind business. The site will assemble three key components for GE Vernova’s 6.1 … Continue reading GE Vernova announces $50 Million investment & ~200 wind manufacturing jobs in New York
Continue readingScaling Up Renewables to Empower Lives and Livelihoods Requires an Integrated Effort
Over 2.5 billion people worldwide rely on agriculture for their livelihoods, making the sector a key driver for development. It is estimated that 1 billion people use health facilities without electricity, while others must access facilities suffering from an unreliable electricity supply. Over the years, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) has steadily increased its … Continue reading Scaling Up Renewables to Empower Lives and Livelihoods Requires an Integrated Effort
Continue readingEquinor put Trollvind on hold
Equinor will postpone a further development of the Trollvind offshore wind initiative indefinitely. This decision is based on several challenges facing the project, including technology availability, rising cost and a strained timetable to deliver on the original concept. The authorities have been informed about the decision. Equinor has previously announced reduced activity in the project … Continue reading Equinor put Trollvind on hold
Continue readingNew episodes of negative or zero prices in European electricity markets
In the third week of May, negative or zero hourly prices were registered in most of the European electricity markets, especially during the weekend. In the Nord Pool market, the value of -€5.67/MWh registered in an hour of Sunday 21 is the lowest one in history. For the week as a whole, prices decreased in every … Continue reading New episodes of negative or zero prices in European electricity markets
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa and Grupo Daniel Alonso agree to sell Windar to Bridgepoint
Grupo Daniel Alonso, owner of 68% of Windar, and Siemens Gamesa, which owns the remaining 32%, have reached an agreement to sell the company to Bridgepoint. Orlando Alonso will continue as President and CEO of Windar, and will retain an indirect minority stake in the company. The acquisition of Windar, a leading global manufacturer of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Grupo Daniel Alonso agree to sell Windar to Bridgepoint
Continue readingOutlook for wind improving significantly in Central and Eastern Europe
On 17 May WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson opened the Energy Day of the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) Sustainable Finance Summit in Prague and highlighted the wind energy potential in the region. The share of wind in the region’s electricity mix is below the 17% average for Europe. But there is a clear increase in … Continue reading Outlook for wind improving significantly in Central and Eastern Europe
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