In the second week of October, the wind energy production increased compared to the previous week in the French, Italian and Portuguese markets. The largest increase, of 33%, was registered in France. In contrast, the solar energy production decreased in all markets. But, when comparing the solar energy production of the first sixteen days of … Continue reading Wind energy production rises in some European markets in the second week of October
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The Future of Solar Energy: what’s in Store
As the world becomes increasingly aware of the dangers posed by climate change, an increasing number of people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. One of the most promising and environmentally-friendly sources of energy is solar power. In this article, we will take a look at five impressive projects that have made … Continue reading The Future of Solar Energy: what’s in Store
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EU’s record growth in wind and solar avoids €11bn in gas costs during war
A new study by E3G and Ember finds that wind and solar produced a quarter of EU electricity since the war began, with record growth from last year alone avoiding €11 billion in gas costs. However, the EU still spent an estimated €82 billion on fossil gas during this period to supply 20% of its … Continue reading EU’s record growth in wind and solar avoids €11bn in gas costs during war
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Energy Transition Outlook: Energy crisis reinforcing two speed energy transition in short term
Heightened focus on energy security and rising prices reinforcing decarbonization difference between Europe and the rest of the world Long term trends of the energy transition remain with rapid rise of renewables and growing electrification outweighing short term shocks Growing and greening of electricity production remains the driving force of the transition, with renewables accounting … Continue reading Energy Transition Outlook: Energy crisis reinforcing two speed energy transition in short term
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Iberdrola starts up the world’s first wind-solar hybrid plant in Australia
The 317 MW total capacity project combines a 210 MW wind farm and a 107 MW photovoltaic plant. The plant will be able to generate enough clean energy to power 180,000 homes and will prevent the emission of 400,000 tonnes of CO2 per year. Iberdrola has started the commissioning in Australia of its first wind-solar … Continue reading Iberdrola starts up the world’s first wind-solar hybrid plant in Australia
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“Overriding public interest” is essential to the expansion of wind energy
The EU wants a massive expansion in renewable energy. It wants wind energy to grow from 190 GW today to 510 GW by 2030. But Europe is not building enough wind farms to reach this target. We should be building 39 GW a year. We’re only building 18 GW. The main problem is permitting bottlenecks. … Continue reading “Overriding public interest” is essential to the expansion of wind energy
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ACP Urges Comprehensive Interconnection Reform
Today the American Clean Power Association (ACP) filed detailed comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) highlighting multiple opportunities to improve the interconnection process for clean energy and storage projects. At present, over 1.4 terawatts of clean energy resources are in interconnection queues across the country, but regular delays and the assignment of unreasonable … Continue reading ACP Urges Comprehensive Interconnection Reform
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RWE responds to proposed UK Government ‘Cost-Plus Revenue Limit’
RWE plays a key role in helping achieve the UK’s net zero ambitions, which represents one of our most strategically important markets, and has reacted with disappointment at the Government’s decision to implement a revenue limit (the “Cost-Plus Revenue Limit”) on low-carbon technologies. Tom Glover, RWE UK Country Chair, said: “RWE understands that this is … Continue reading RWE responds to proposed UK Government ‘Cost-Plus Revenue Limit’
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October starts with rising prices in the iberian market due to the fall of renewable energies
In the first week of October, prices fell in almost all European electricity markets compared to the previous week. The drop in gas prices and demand supported these declines. The largest decline, 59%, was in the Nordic market where a weekly average of €59.98/MWh was registred. However, in the MIBEL market of Spain and Portugal, … Continue reading October starts with rising prices in the iberian market due to the fall of renewable energies
Continue readingPhotovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in several European markets
Solar energy production increases in several European markets in the first week of October. In the first week of October, solar energy production increased in several European markets compared to the previous week, which is remarkable at a time when seasonal declines are usually registered. In the case of wind energy production there were declines … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in several European markets
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Dutch project to combine solar and farming
In the Netherlands Vattenfall is constructing a solar park where solar panels are combined with cultivation. The aim of the so-called Symbizon project is to show that farming and solar panels can go well together. In densely populated Netherlands land use is a hot issue. The Symbizon agri-PV project in Almere just outside Amsterdam aims … Continue reading Dutch project to combine solar and farming
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The wind power association requests that no new taxes be adopted that could affect investment in renewables
Renewable energies are the solution to high energy prices, the guarantee of greater energy security for the country and mean less dependence on gas imports. Any measure that is adopted and delays investment in renewables does nothing but postpone the solution to the current problem of energy prices and dependence on foreign sources. In Spain, … Continue reading The wind power association requests that no new taxes be adopted that could affect investment in renewables
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China now has 30 Concentrated Solar Power Projects with Thermal Energy Storage Underway
The development of Concentrated Solar Power is entering into a fast track in 2022 here in China. Within the Multi-Energy RE complexes combining with PV and/or Wind, CSP is playing a role as stabilizer and regulator, easing the power fluctuation and curtailment of PV and Wind, through its thermal energy storage. By 2024 China is building … Continue reading China now has 30 Concentrated Solar Power Projects with Thermal Energy Storage Underway
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Solar and wind power will be the primary source for new electricity generation out to 2050
Renewable energy is the world’s fastest growing energy source and essential to getting the world to net zero According to the US Energy Information Agency renewables will be the “primary source for new electricity generation” out to 2050. Rapidly growing our renewables business is core to our strategy: by 2030, we aim to have developed … Continue reading Solar and wind power will be the primary source for new electricity generation out to 2050
Continue readingEuropean businesses want to source renewables to tackle energy crisis; but emergency measures risk threatening PPA market
In the midst of Europe’s energy crisis, caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its subsequent cuts of gas exports to Europe, the RE-Source 2022 event started today. Organised by the RE-Source Platform, Europe’s largest corporate renewable electricity sourcing event will gather 1,000 key players in Amsterdam to exchange on renewable Power Purchase Agreements … Continue reading European businesses want to source renewables to tackle energy crisis; but emergency measures risk threatening PPA market
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European electricity markets prices registered historical highs in the third quarter of 2022
In the third quarter of 2022, prices of all analysed European electricity markets increased. The high gas and CO2 emission rights prices caused the quarterly averages to exceed €345/MWh in almost all European electricity markets. These prices are the highest registered so far in the European electricity markets. European electricity markets In the third quarter … Continue reading European electricity markets prices registered historical highs in the third quarter of 2022
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More than 70,000 installations already enjoy self-consumption thanks to Iberdrola’s network
The installations connected to the grid of i-DE, Iberdrola’s distribution company in Spain, have a combined capacity of more than 900 MW, the equivalent of two large combined cycle plants. 98% of self-consumers feed energy into the grid during the day and recover it when they need it. Iberdrola has now exceeded 70,000 self-consumption installations … Continue reading More than 70,000 installations already enjoy self-consumption thanks to Iberdrola’s network
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6 points for Governments as you implement the EU’s new revenue cap on power generation
EU Energy Ministers have agreed a new revenue cap for inframarginal power generation of €180/MWh. National governments will now implement this. But they are allowed to deviate from the single EU-wide cap and set different caps for different technologies. Herein lies the danger. Poor implementation of the new rules would make it difficult to build … Continue reading 6 points for Governments as you implement the EU’s new revenue cap on power generation
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Significant increase in solar energy production in the third quarter in European markets compared to 2021
In the third quarter of 2022, the solar energy production increased in all analysed European markets compared to the same quarter of 2021. The largest increase, of 42%, was reached in the markets of France and Portugal. The increase in installed photovoltaic capacity in this period reached 28% in Spain and 46% in Portugal. In … Continue reading Significant increase in solar energy production in the third quarter in European markets compared to 2021
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Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
Jane Jamila Nakasamu is on a mission to bring clean energy solutions to the rural communities in Zambia. The 26-year-old has been working tirelessly in promoting bioenergy as an alternative to charcoal and firewood in lower-income families, to increase access to clean cooking. “We work closely with women in these communities to enable a mindset … Continue reading Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
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