The Spanish electricity market registers negative prices for the first time and, together with Portugal, continues to have the lowest prices in Europe. In the last week of March, the Iberian MIBEL market registered the lowest prices in Europe for the eighth consecutive week and the Spanish market registered negative prices for the first time … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of March
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ACP Statement on New England 1 and 2 Offshore Wind Record of Decision
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the Record of Decision for Avangrid’s New England 1 (791 megawatts) and New England 2 (1,080 megawatts) offshore wind projects: “The Record of … Continue reading ACP Statement on New England 1 and 2 Offshore Wind Record of Decision
Continue readingOX2 and Ingka Investments offshore wind farm Aurora receives Natura 2000 permit
The County Administrative Board of Gotland has granted a Natura 2000 permit for the offshore wind farm Aurora that OX2 and Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group, the largest IKEA retailer, are developing outside the islands of Gotland and Öland in Sweden. If the government gives final approval, construction could start by 2028 … Continue reading OX2 and Ingka Investments offshore wind farm Aurora receives Natura 2000 permit
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More than 3,000 new industrial projects choose Andalusia for being one of the national photovoltaic powers
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union, a solar energy sector association in Spain, today organized its General Assembly of Members in Andalusia in which the election of the new territorial delegate of UNEF took place. The event, which was attended by more than 50 people and the institutional presence of the Junta de Andalucía, was held under … Continue reading More than 3,000 new industrial projects choose Andalusia for being one of the national photovoltaic powers
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Global wind power production is “very predictable”, finds Eoltech study
Eoltech, a leading wind and solar resource assessment consultancy, released today the findings of a new study that aimed at assessing the variations of the global wind resource over the last 15 years. The data show that worldwide wind power production is very predictable, with annual variations remaining within a ± 3 % range. These … Continue reading Global wind power production is “very predictable”, finds Eoltech study
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China could drive Africa’s renewable energy revolution
African countries depend on fossil fuels. Only 2% of Chinese loans are allocated to renewable energies such as photovoltaics and wind.China has a unique opportunity to drive an energy revolution in Africa, but first it must reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green energy investments there, research from Boston University showed on Tuesday.Beijing has … Continue reading China could drive Africa’s renewable energy revolution
Continue readingBiden administration approves eighth offshore wind project
The Biden Administration has given the green light to its eighth offshore wind farm with the approval of the 2,600-megawatt New England Wind project located off Massachusetts. With approval, the Department of the Interior has given the green light to offshore wind projects with the potential to generate approximately 10 gigawatts of wind energy, enough … Continue reading Biden administration approves eighth offshore wind project
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Record investment in offshore wind marks strong growth
Offshore wind investment surged to a new high in 2023, according to BloombergNEF’s Renewable Energy Investment Tracker 1H 2024. The record comes despite rising costs and interest rates forcing some firms to delay or cancel projects last year. Global offshore wind investment reached a record $76.7 billion, jumping 79%. This offset the 17% year-on-year decline from the … Continue reading Record investment in offshore wind marks strong growth
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Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases by 1.9% in March. Renewables reach a record monthly production (14,591 GWh) and also coverage in the mix (65.2%). Generation without emissions accounts for 82.2% of the total and reaches its highest share since records began. For the sixth consecutive month, wind energy continues to be the … Continue reading Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
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Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
Macquarie’s subsidiary Cero Development Hellas received a green light for adding batteries with an overall capacity of 749 MWh to its project for a 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Central Greece. Renewable energy investors are increasingly turning to batteries to keep their solar power projects on track. As electricity consumption in Greece is stagnating and … Continue reading Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
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Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub
Empire Wind and the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity (BCTC) today announced the signing of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the construction of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT). The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as … Continue reading Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub
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SSE 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
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Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
Norwegian Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill is preparing its technology for 24-hour continuous flights followed by multi-device demonstrations, marking a significant breakthrough for the industry. Kitemill CEO Thomas Hårklau said rapid advances will be made in 2024 after securing more than €2million in funding from Dutch investment entity Expanding Dreams. Together with smaller investors and … Continue reading Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
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Vattenfall to participate in the Dutch offshore wind tender IJmuiden Ver with ‘Zeevonk’
Vattenfall has decided to enter a bid for the sites, Alpha and Beta, of the Dutch IJmuiden Ver offshore wind tender. IJmuiden Ver consists of two sites, each with a 2 GW capacity. Plans for site Alpha focus on biodiversity criteria, while Beta is focused on system integration. With entering the bids, Vattenfall wants to … Continue reading Vattenfall to participate in the Dutch offshore wind tender IJmuiden Ver with ‘Zeevonk’
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China’s photovoltaic product exports amounted to US$47.59 billion in 2023
Chinese photovoltaic (PV) solar power industry urged to stay united in face of US pressure. Industry body says companies should avoid ‘disorderly and vicious’ competition. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently said she would push for measures to address overcapacity in China. The US has said it will target overcpacity in the Chinese solar power … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic product exports amounted to US$47.59 billion in 2023
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China adds record 36.72 GW photovoltaic solar power in Jan-Feb 2024
China‘s photovoltaic (PV) solar power surge continues with a record-breaking installation of 36.72 GW in the first two months of 2024, as per the data released by the National Energy Administration on March 25th. By February’s end, China’s total power capacity reached 2.97 terawatts (TW), up by 14.7% from last year. Solar power alone contributed … Continue reading China adds record 36.72 GW photovoltaic solar power in Jan-Feb 2024
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Vestas secures 554 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received a 554 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 123 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity factor wind turbine. The orders include the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, … Continue reading Vestas secures 554 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
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Vestas wins an order for 81 MW of wind power in Italy
The Italian renewable energy producer Edison Rinnovabili has placed an order for 81 MW for the repowering of the Roio del Sangro, Monteferrante Guado, Monteferrante Casone and Montazzoli wind farms, in Abruzzo, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 18 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year operation and maintenance service … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 81 MW of wind power in Italy
Continue readingVestas secures an order for 77 MW of wind power in South Korea
Vestas has secured a 77 MW order with GS E&R for the YD1 wind farm in Gyeongsang-do, South Korea. The order includes the supply and installation supervision of 18 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 4.3 MW operational mode. “We would like to thank GS E&R for their confidence in our proven solutions and we … Continue reading Vestas secures an order for 77 MW of wind power in South Korea
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Vestas secures an order for 88 MW of wind power for three projects in Sweden
Vestas has received an order from Eolus for the Fågelås, Boarp and Dållebo projects in Sweden. The projects consist of seven V162-6.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 6.4 MW power mode, four V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and four V150-4.5 MW respectively and include supply, delivery and commissioning in turbine service. Upon completion, Vestas will service … Continue reading Vestas secures an order for 88 MW of wind power for three projects in Sweden
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