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Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant

Morocco is looking for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on an offshore wind energy project that could be the first in Africa. The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched a tender for technical assistance for the study. The preferred site is on the Atlantic Ocean … Continue reading Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant

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Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power

Saipem, an energy company traditionally focused on oil and gas contracts, sees business opportunities in low-carbon areas such as green ammonia and offshore wind. Speaking to the press following the publication of its first half results yesterday, CEO Alessandro Puliti stated that the group had recently been awarded a €250 million project for the construction … Continue reading Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power

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Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc

The US region saw 10% YoY increase to more than 37 GWdc of shipments in 2023. Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world. The top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market … Continue reading Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc

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DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector

Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $33 million for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) … Continue reading DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector

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Iberdrola: Record investments of €5.28 Bn (+16%) and strong operational performance drive H1 reported net profit of €4.13 Bn

Record renewables production and robust performance in our networks business has helped to deliver a strong set of results for the first half of 2024. We have also invested more than ever before in the first 6 months which will drive benefits in the second half of the year, in terms of new renewables capacity … Continue reading Iberdrola: Record investments of €5.28 Bn (+16%) and strong operational performance drive H1 reported net profit of €4.13 Bn

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Naturgy consolidates record results and improves expectations for 2024

Naturgy has managed to consolidate in the first half of 2024 the record results obtained last year, now in a more competitive scenario marked by a sharp global decline in energy prices. The Group recorded an EBITDA of 2,846 million euros and a net income of 1,043 million euros, both at the same level as … Continue reading Naturgy consolidates record results and improves expectations for 2024

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TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future

Synergies leveraged to realise OranjeWind offshore wind farm with an installed capacity of 795 megawatts as first system integration project on Dutch market. Each partner has 50% stake in OranjeWind offshore wind farm, for which final investment decision has been taken. Partners are committed to delivering their allocated part of flexible system integration solutions, including … Continue reading TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future

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Biden to Kamala Harris switch holds out hope of continuity for US wind power

Wind energy switches gears from grappling with the uncertainties of a second Trump term to possibility of continued momentum under progressive vice president. Most analysts agree that the calculation for US renewable energy, and not least offshore wind, in the upcoming election is simple: a Democratic presidency would benefit the sector, while a Republican, particularly … Continue reading Biden to Kamala Harris switch holds out hope of continuity for US wind power

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European market prices continue their upward trend in summer while photovoltaic energy registered records in Portugal and France

In the third week of July, prices in most major European electricity markets continued to rise compared to the previous week. However, the drop in prices over the weekend meant that weekly price increases did not exceed 10%. Portugal broke the historical record for photovoltaic energy production again on July 16, while on July 18, … Continue reading European market prices continue their upward trend in summer while photovoltaic energy registered records in Portugal and France

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Combined photovoltaic and wind energy will cover up to three-quarters of the increase in the coming years

Growth in demand in 2024 and 2025 is forecast to be among the highest levels in the past two decades, new IEA report finds, with solar PV alone expected to meet half of the increase The world’s demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heatwaves … Continue reading Combined photovoltaic and wind energy will cover up to three-quarters of the increase in the coming years

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Vestas wins 136 MW wind power repowering order in US

Vestas has received an order for 136 MW to repower an undisclosed wind farm in the United States. The order consists of 62 V120-2.2 MW™ wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year operational support agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of the asset. … Continue reading Vestas wins 136 MW wind power repowering order in US

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Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033

Infinity Power, a joint venture between Netherlands-headquartered Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Leone to develop 1-gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the West African country in phases by 2033. Infinity Power said in a statement that it will collaborate closely … Continue reading Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033

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Re-elected EU Commission President commits to clean industrial deal

‘The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe’ – WindEurope welcomes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to home-grown renewables as part of the agenda for her second mandate. It’s great she’s announced a new Clean Industrial Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do it … Continue reading Re-elected EU Commission President commits to clean industrial deal

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Nordex will offer the N169/5.X wind turbine for the US wind power market

Nordex is expanding its wind turbine portfolio in the 5 MW segment and launching a turbine variant of the proven Delta4000 platform, which is especially tailored to the needs of the US market. The N169/5.X has a rotor diameter of 169 meters and a nominal power of up to 5.5 megawatts. As is common with … Continue reading Nordex will offer the N169/5.X wind turbine for the US wind power market

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Vestas installs the prototype of the V172-7.2MW™, its most powerful onshore wind turbine

OEMs continue working on the next generation of their onshore products, now in the 7.X MW range. Vestas has announced on LinkedIn that it has completed the installation of the prototype of its V172-7.2MW™, the largest and most powerful in its onshore portfolio and based on the EnVentus platform. As usual, the prototype has been … Continue reading Vestas installs the prototype of the V172-7.2MW™, its most powerful onshore wind turbine

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Acciona Energía signs PPA with Iberostar Group for the supply of renewable electricity in Spain

ACCIONA Energía announced today a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 80GWh/year of 100% renewable electricity to Iberostar Group for 11 years. The supply will cover all the electricity requirements of Iberostar offices and hotels, and those of its World2meet travel division, throughout Spain. The electricity will come from ACCIONA Energía’s renewable energy facilities … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs PPA with Iberostar Group for the supply of renewable electricity in Spain

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The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access

Obtaining access to the electrical grid is currently one of the main bottlenecks hindering the deployment of more renewable megawatts in Europe. And when I say grid access, I mean that the Transmission System Operator (TSO) of the corresponding country tells you how many megawatts and at which point of the grid you can connect … Continue reading The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access

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4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore

The largest photovoltaic energy transmission project in the world has just received approval from Australian environmental authorities. Known as “Australia-Asia Power Link”, this revolutionary initiative aims to send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore through a 4,300 kilometer long submarine cable. Led by SunCable, the project promises to transform the way renewable energy is transmitted … Continue reading 4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore

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Concentrated Solar Power plant generates electricity by chasing sunlight 24 hours a day

In Guazhou County of northwest China’s Gansu Province, a Concentrating Solar Power with energy storage power station can generate power for 24 hours non-stop. Its main project has begun commissioning and will be put into operation by the end of this year, according to the China Three Gorges Corporation. The solar thermal energy storage power … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power plant generates electricity by chasing sunlight 24 hours a day

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Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050

Brazil has a technical potential of more than 1,200 GW in offshore wind energy, according to a World Bank study. The research, carried out by DNV, suggests that the country could install up to 96 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050, provided appropriate strategies are implemented and key infrastructure is improved. The report “Scenarios … Continue reading Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050

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