As the development of offshore wind projects continues to increase across the U.S., a letter signed by 13 clean energy and environmental organizations was sent to policymakers in coastal Atlantic states today, requesting the states complete the necessary planning and solicitation for offshore transmission systems to support the industry’s long-term growth. The groups urge these states to … Continue reading 13 Organizations Urge Atlantic States to Move Forward with Planning and Solicitations for Offshore Transmission Systems
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Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore wind energy infrastructure
The Energy Ministers of 8 Baltic Sea countries – Lithuania, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Poland and Sweden agreed the Vilnius Declaration, pledging closer collaboration to secure critical offshore energy infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. This comes after the Russian invasion of Ukraine and various acts of sabotage to energy infrastructure in the Baltic … Continue reading Baltic Sea countries pledge closer collaboration to secure critical offshore wind energy infrastructure
Continue readingGermany accelerates photovoltaic expansion, 13 additional gigawatts in 2024 and 18 gigawatts in 2025
The German government adopts the “Solar Package I” to promote the energy transition in Germany.The German government has adopted the “Solar Package I”, a legislative package designed to further accelerate the expansion of solar energy in Germany. The bureaucracy involved in the construction and operation of photovoltaic systems of all sizes will be reduced and … Continue reading Germany accelerates photovoltaic expansion, 13 additional gigawatts in 2024 and 18 gigawatts in 2025
Continue readingExpansion of onshore wind power: RWE and Nordex agree on delivery of wind turbines with 800 MW
RWE and Nordex signed a multi-year contract for the supply of wind turbines with a total capacity of 800 megawatts (MW). Over the next 2.5 years, RWE will purchase around 120 wind turbines from Nordex for its European markets. Both companies can look back on many years of cooperation – RWE already operates 53 wind … Continue reading Expansion of onshore wind power: RWE and Nordex agree on delivery of wind turbines with 800 MW
Continue readingRenewable energy giants join forces for Celtic Sea floating wind power
EDF Renewables UK, ESB and Reventus Power have collaborated on the Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic Sea, with the aim of boosting wind energy production. EDF Renewables UK, Irish company ESB and global investor Reventus Power have teamed up to develop the Gwynt Glas floating offshore wind farm in the Celtic … Continue reading Renewable energy giants join forces for Celtic Sea floating wind power
Continue readingFerrovial will build two photovoltaic plants in Soria capable of supplying 30,000 families
Ferrovial will build two photovoltaic plants for Aquila Clean Energy with the capacity to supply 30,000 homes annually in Matalebreras, Soria. Aligned with its commitment to renewable energies, the company will be responsible for designing, building and carrying out the operation and maintenance of the solar project for two years. Ferrovial will develop these two … Continue reading Ferrovial will build two photovoltaic plants in Soria capable of supplying 30,000 families
Continue readingIberdrola starts its first photovoltaic plant in California
Iberdrola, through Avangrid, its subsidiary in the United States, has begun construction of the Camino Solar project in Kern Countru (California). The photovoltaic plant will have 105,000 solar panels and, with a capacity of 57 MW, will generate clean, emission-free energy for 14,000 US homes, a population similar to that of Arcos de la Frontera … Continue reading Iberdrola starts its first photovoltaic plant in California
Continue readingAEROX Accelerates Wind Energy Sector Growth with Next-Generation Coatings for Turbine Blade Protection
After two years of collaboration under a Joint Research and Development Agreement (JRDA) with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC), a member of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, AEROX proudly announces the launch of its latest innovation in wind turbine blade protection: AROLEP® 940 and AROLEP® 940 bio coatings. Leveraging MCC’s BENEBiOL™, these cutting-edge coatings demonstrate outstanding erosion … Continue reading AEROX Accelerates Wind Energy Sector Growth with Next-Generation Coatings for Turbine Blade Protection
Continue readingEU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
The EU Commission today announced that it will launch an inquiry into Chinese suppliers of wind turbines under the new Foreign Subsidies Regulation. The announcement comes as Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are pushing hard and winning some orders in Europe. They offer cheap turbines and generous finance which distorts the integrity of the European market … Continue reading EU starts investigation into Chinese wind turbines under new Foreign Subsidies Regulation
Continue readingNordex receives orders for 295 MW of wind from EDF Renewables in South Africa
At the end of March, EDF Renewables (South Africa), a subsidiary of EDF Renouveables and Electricité de France (EDF), placed orders with the Nordex Group for two wind energy projects in South Africa. The Korosun 2 cluster, formed by the Umsobomvu and Hartebeesthoek projects, will comprise 50 N163/5.X wind turbines with a total capacity of … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 295 MW of wind from EDF Renewables in South Africa
Continue readingApril starts with new photovoltaic energy records
In the first week of April, prices fell in the main European electricity markets, with most of them below €50/MWh. Photovoltaic energy reached an all?time production record in Portugal and the second highest value ever in Italy. In France, wind energy registered the second and third highest production for an April month. In addition to … Continue reading April starts with new photovoltaic energy records
Continue readingSSE partners with Bord na Móna on 800MW onshore wind JV in Ireland
Two of Ireland’s leading low-carbon energy companies SSE and Bord na Móna have today announced a 50:50 joint venture which will target the delivery of up to 800MW of new renewable onshore wind energy for Ireland. This partnership marks one of the largest onshore renewable energy joint ventures in the history of the state. More … Continue reading SSE partners with Bord na Móna on 800MW onshore wind JV in Ireland
Continue readingGerman onshore wind sees record auction volumes, permitting improvements and crucial new port investments
Things are really looking up again for onshore wind in Germany. Last year they were building over twice as much new onshore wind as they were each year over 2018-22. Permitting reforms mean more new projects are being approved than at any time since 2016. And they now plan to auction a massive 15 GW … Continue reading German onshore wind sees record auction volumes, permitting improvements and crucial new port investments
Continue readingIberdrola’s Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm named Climate Change Project of the Year
This offshore wind farm, developed by Avangrid, is under construction off the coast of Massachusetts, and already deluvers clean energy to 30,000 homes and businesses in the region. This is thanks to the five turbines that came into operation in the first quarter of the year. Vineyard Wind 1 is the first large-scale offshore wind project in … Continue reading Iberdrola’s Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm named Climate Change Project of the Year
Continue reading40 years since the first Ecotècnia wind turbine
The history of wind energy is fascinating, and I’ve always believed that it’s particularly poorly documented, especially in the case of Spanish wind energy. It’s a real shame that in a pioneering country and in a sector with only 40-50 years of history (at least what we call modern wind energy), many of the significant … Continue reading 40 years since the first Ecotècnia wind turbine
Continue readingRecord Year for Wind Power in 2023
The year 2023 ended with a new record for new wind turbine installations: In total, the world added 116’065 Megawatt of new capacity within one year, more than ever before. According to preliminary statistics published today by the World Wind Energy Association, global wind power capacity has now passed one million Megawatt and has reached … Continue reading Record Year for Wind Power in 2023
Continue readingThe United States is experiencing a photovoltaic energy explosion unlike any other in history
When reading about climate change, good news is hard to come by—hard but not impossible. Take, for example, this new report from the Solar Energy Industries Association, which states that renewables hit a milestone not seen since World War II this year. The U.S. added 32.4 gigawatts of solar capacity, which shatters the 2021 record … Continue reading The United States is experiencing a photovoltaic energy explosion unlike any other in history
Continue readingIreland’s largest offshore wind power project off Wicklow coast will have ’60 to 75′ wind turbines
THE FINAL DESIGN of Ireland’s largest offshore wind project, which will be located off the Co Wicklow coast, is set to be revealed later today. Codling Wind Park will have between 60 and 75 turbines, down from previous estimates of 100, and it is anticipated that the development will generate 1,300 megawatts (MW) of clean … Continue reading Ireland’s largest offshore wind power project off Wicklow coast will have ’60 to 75′ wind turbines
Continue readingEnel Green Power begins commercial operation of the Aroeira wind power plant, in Bahia, Brazil
Inaugurated this Friday (4/5), the wind energy complex with 81 wind turbines will be capable of generating 1,800 GWh annually.Enel Green Power Brasil, renewable generation arm of the Enel Group in the country, announced this Friday (4/5) the commercial operation of the Aroeira Wind Complex (348 MW), in Bahia. The complex covers the municipalities of … Continue reading Enel Green Power begins commercial operation of the Aroeira wind power plant, in Bahia, Brazil
Continue readingPhotovoltaics advances in Angola
The Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, and the governor of Lunda Sul, Daniel Félix Neto, led the inauguration ceremony of the Saurimo Photovoltaic Park, in Lunda Sul. The event was attended by esteemed government officials, including the Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Carlos, and ambassadors from the United States of America, … Continue reading Photovoltaics advances in Angola
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