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
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Equinor 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
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New 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
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Siemens 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
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Outlook 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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2022 Marks Third-Highest Year for U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, Wind, and Storage Installations
Over 25 Gigawatts of New Clean Power Installed in 2022, but Hurdles Are Delaying Over 60 Gigawatts Through Q1 202311% growth in the now nearly 140 gigawatt (GW) development pipeline reflects promise of new federal policies, while historically low Q4 2022 and Q1 2023 installations demonstrate lingering headwindsTotal clean power installations declined in 2022 for … Continue reading 2022 Marks Third-Highest Year for U.S. Utility-Scale Solar, Wind, and Storage Installations
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China’s first deep-sea floating wind power platform put into operation
China’s first deep-sea floating wind power platform was put into operation to generate green energy for the operation and production of offshore oilfields. The platform, built by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) and named Haiyou Guanlan, has been installed in an offshore oil field 136 kilometers from Wenchang City. With an installed capacity … Continue reading China’s first deep-sea floating wind power platform put into operation
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Suzlon wins 204 MW wind order from Serentica Renewables
This is the fifth order of the new Suzlon 3 MW wind turbines in less than a month. Significant order from Serentica Renewables, a decarbonisation platform that seeks to accelerate the energy transition for energy-intensive industries. Suzlon to supply 68 wind turbines of its latest 3 MW Series with a rated capacity of 3 MW … Continue reading Suzlon wins 204 MW wind order from Serentica Renewables
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Vestas Daimiel incorporates the V163 blade to its production lines
The V163 blade exceeds 80 meters in length and is part of the new Vestas V163-4.5 MW wind turbine. This turbine represents another step in the evolution of the 4MW platform. By increasing the swept area by 18 percent compared to the V150 rotor, it significantly increases power production at lower wind speeds, improving predictability … Continue reading Vestas Daimiel incorporates the V163 blade to its production lines
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Manufacturing plans for key clean energy technologies are expanding rapidly as investment momentum builds
ve scheme, these policies are transforming industrial policy geared toward clean energy technology. G7 governments have already recognised the importance of building resilient, secure and sustainable supply chains to accelerate the clean energy transition and reduce vulnerabilities associated with undue dependencies. There is much countries can do domestically to proactively address the risks posed to … Continue reading Manufacturing plans for key clean energy technologies are expanding rapidly as investment momentum builds
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The causes of the electricity demand drop in April to beginning of the century levels
The electricity demand in Mainland Spain was at levels from more than two decades ago, if the period of lockdown during the COVID crisis is not taken into account. This article analyses the main causes that led to this extraordinary drop in demand, including the destruction of industrial demand due to the energy price crisis, … Continue reading The causes of the electricity demand drop in April to beginning of the century levels
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Suzlon wins order for more than 69 MW of wind from its 3 MW wind turbines
This is the fourth order for the new Suzlon 3 MW series in less than a month. Supply 23 wind turbines with a nominal power of 3 MW each. Project to be completed in 2024 in Karnataka, with a total installed capacity of more than 69 MW. It will serve Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with … Continue reading Suzlon wins order for more than 69 MW of wind from its 3 MW wind turbines
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ACP Statement on Draft Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released a statement following the release of a discussion draft of Sen. Tom Carper’s (D-DE) Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act: “Sen. Carper’s PEER Act is an encouraging step forward to advance the deployment of clean energy and transmission in the United States. This proposal … Continue reading ACP Statement on Draft Promoting Efficient and Engaged Reviews (PEER) Act
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Iberdrola awards Windar the transition parts of the East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
Iberdrola has signed an agreement with Windar Renovables to build 95 transition pieces for the East Anglia Three offshore wind farm in UK waters. This is the largest order of this type of foundations to date and production will be carried out mainly at the Asturian company’s facilities located in Avilés, in addition to the … Continue reading Iberdrola awards Windar the transition parts of the East Anglia 3 offshore wind farm in the United Kingdom
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ACP Praises Landmark Court Opinion Upholding Permits for Vineyard Wind
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) praised a Massachusetts federal judge for her ruling yesterday that resoundingly upheld key federal approvals for the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm currently under construction off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. “The District Court held that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the National Marine Fisheries … Continue reading ACP Praises Landmark Court Opinion Upholding Permits for Vineyard Wind
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Oman to issue RfQs for three wind power projects this year
Three new wind-based Independent Power Projects (IPPs) will be initiated for procurement this year as part of the Omani government’s drive to promote the use of renewables for the nation’s energy requirements. According to Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), the sole national buyer of electricity and water output, a Request for Qualifications (RfQ) … Continue reading Oman to issue RfQs for three wind power projects this year
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Photovoltaic and wind energy are unstoppable in Europe in 2023
Between January 1 and May 15, 2023, photovoltaic energy production records were registered in almost all main European electricity markets when compared to the production of this period of the previous five years. These records are the result of the increase in installed capacity registered by this technology. The wind energy, which also increased its … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy are unstoppable in Europe in 2023
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Repsol will develop wind and solar projects totaling more than 1,700 MW in Italy
The company has a portfolio in the country of 943 MW of wind power and 825 MW of solar power, of which more than 60% are in an advanced stage of processing.Repsol will soon begin construction of its first two photovoltaic solar plants in Italy, specifically in the Puglia region.Italy is one of the countries … Continue reading Repsol will develop wind and solar projects totaling more than 1,700 MW in Italy
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ACP Names Frank Macchiarola Chief Policy Officer
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Frank Macchiarola will join the organization as Chief Policy Officer. Macchiarola currently serves as Senior Vice President of Policy, Economics and Regulatory Affairs at the American Petroleum Institute. In his new role at ACP, he will lead a policy team working to develop the regulatory and … Continue reading ACP Names Frank Macchiarola Chief Policy Officer
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Call for innovations in floating offshore wind: TetraSpar Demonstrator launches global competition
Winners of the TetraSpar Innovation Challenge get access to unique data and opportunities for testing onboard the TetraSpar floating structure owned by Shell, TEPCO RP, RWE and Stiesdal Offshore. RWE is well on track to become a leader in floating wind. To gain experience early, RWE is participating in multiple high-profile floating demonstration projects like … Continue reading Call for innovations in floating offshore wind: TetraSpar Demonstrator launches global competition
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