MOU ceremony in Navalmoral de la Mata (Cáceres, Spain) witnessed by Spanish Prime MinisterThe industrial park (cluster) contemplates the construction of a gigafactory of batteries for electric vehicles; a development and innovation center for the digitalization of renewable energy systems, a green hydrogen generation plant and the manufacture of electrolyzers, and a wind power generation … Continue reading Envision signs a Strategic Partnership agreement with Spain to build the first Net Zero Industrial Park in Europe
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Iberdrola increases its wind power and solar capacity by 3,150 MW to almost 39,000 MW worldwide
Iberdrola remains faithful to its commitment to promoting the energy transition as the only way to accelerate decarbonisation and eliminate dependence on fossil fuels. Accordingly, the company has increased its installed renewable capacity by 9% worldwide in the last 12 months, to almost 39,000 MW – specifically 38,722 MW ‘green’ – according to data published … Continue reading Iberdrola increases its wind power and solar capacity by 3,150 MW to almost 39,000 MW worldwide
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Acciona Energía ramps up growth with two new wind farms in Croatia
ACCIONA Energía has announced the construction of two new wind farms in Croatia, Opor (27MW) and Boraja II (45MW), linked to a 12-year ‘Contract for Difference’ (CfD) with the Croatian electricity and gas regulator Hrvatski Operator Trzista Energije (HROTE). This CfD was assigned through a tender and it is part of a scheme drawn up … Continue reading Acciona Energía ramps up growth with two new wind farms in Croatia
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NDAA Amendment Would Crush Offshore Wind Projects
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the House attached a provision to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) which would alter long standing rules for manning vessels in U.S. waters: “This provision is a gut punch to offshore wind projects, and it has nothing to do with making the Coast Guard any … Continue reading NDAA Amendment Would Crush Offshore Wind Projects
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Solar and wind power generation grows in Brazil
In the month of June, Brazil obtained a growth of 165.6 megawatts (MW) in the electrical matrix. Of this total, 87.6 MW are from wind farms, 49.6 MW from photovoltaic solar generation and 28.4 MW from thermoelectric plants. The calculations were made by the National Electric Energy Agency (Aneel). Wind energy represented 53% of the … Continue reading Solar and wind power generation grows in Brazil
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Wind Energy and Solar Power Industry Bodies Join Forces to Drive Investment into Africa’s Energy Transition
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), the industry representative body for the wind energy industry globally, and SolarPower Europe, a member-led association for the European solar PV sector, have signed an agreement with RenewAfrica, and the Africa Solar Industry Association (AFSIA), to jointly organise the Africa Renewables Investment Summit (ARIS) – an event that seeks … Continue reading Wind Energy and Solar Power Industry Bodies Join Forces to Drive Investment into Africa’s Energy Transition
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Boost for RWE’s hydrogen and offshore wind energy
Construction of a 433 MW offshore wind farm with potential integration of an electrolyser in German North Sea planned. Two innovative projects with RWE involvement have been pre-selected for funding by the EU Innovation Fund – one of the world’s largest programmes for demonstrating innovative low-carbon technologies. These are RWE’s FUREC project in the Netherlands and an … Continue reading Boost for RWE’s hydrogen and offshore wind energy
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Capital Energy secures €165 million from MEAG for wind power and solar energy
The funds will go to four wind farms and a solar plant that will be able to satisfy the consumption of more than 250,000 homes with clean electricity each year.The operation, which has had the legal advice of Cuatrecasas and Ashurst, opens a new way of attracting economic resources for Capital Energy, whose renewable portfolio … Continue reading Capital Energy secures €165 million from MEAG for wind power and solar energy
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Renewable Power Remains Cost-Competitive amid Fossil Fuel Crisis
New IRENA report shows almost two-thirds of renewable power added in 2021 had lower costs than the cheapest coal-fired options in G20 countries. The global weighted average cost of newly commissioned solar photovoltaic (PV), onshore and offshore wind power projects fell in 2021. This was despite rising materials and equipment costs, given that there is … Continue reading Renewable Power Remains Cost-Competitive amid Fossil Fuel Crisis
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Iberdrola Brazil signs a €100 million green loan with the World Bank
Neonergia, the Brazilian subsidiary of the electricity company chaired by Ignacio Galán, obtains 550 million Brazilian reais for a term of eight years with a price linked to ESG objectives. The funding differential will be reduced if the company increases the number of female electricians and cuts the percentage of carbon emissions Iberdrola, through its … Continue reading Iberdrola Brazil signs a €100 million green loan with the World Bank
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Adjusted assembly plan for the final four Hywind Tampen wind turbines
The seven first Hywind Tampen wind turbines will come on stream this year as planned. The final four will be installed next spring. Supply chain bottlenecks, most notably related to the global market for steel, preclude delivery of the final four tower sections for the wind turbines until September 2022. This will be too late … Continue reading Adjusted assembly plan for the final four Hywind Tampen wind turbines
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Mainstream and Aker Offshore Wind Combine to Create Global Frontrunner in Offshore Wind
The shareholders of Mainstream Renewable Power (“Mainstream”) and Aker Offshore Wind have entered an agreement to combine the two companies to create a stronger renewable company with a 27 GW portfolio across solar, onshore wind and bottom-fixed and floating offshore wind projects. Aker Horizons entered into an agreement with Aker Mainstream Renewables, a holding company … Continue reading Mainstream and Aker Offshore Wind Combine to Create Global Frontrunner in Offshore Wind
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Enel Green Power is building more than 1,130 MW of new renewable projects in Spain that will create 4,200 jobs
All renewable projects are proposed under a Shared Value Creation approach, incorporating primary or tertiary sector activities, conducting training courses to improve the employability of the local population, and promoting the energy transition in the municipalities. Enel Green Power España (EGPE) is building 27 renewable projects in Spain that will have a capacity of more … Continue reading Enel Green Power is building more than 1,130 MW of new renewable projects in Spain that will create 4,200 jobs
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American Clean Power Week: Celebrate How Renewables Are Building the Clean Energy Economy This August
On the heels of the Fourth of July holiday honoring America’s independence, ACP and the clean power industry are turning the focus to America’s energy independence through our second annual American Clean Power Week (ACPW). American Clean Power Week 2022 From August 15 – 19, the clean power industry will participate in a nationwide celebration … Continue reading American Clean Power Week: Celebrate How Renewables Are Building the Clean Energy Economy This August
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Nordex Group once again wins gold EcoVadis Gold medal
In recognition of our sustainability achievements, EcoVadis has once again awarded the Nordex Group with its Gold Medal! Nordex was able to improve on the good result achieved in 2021 (66 points) by an additional 5 points, thus achieving 71 out of 100 achievable points, putting us in the top 1% of the companies assessed … Continue reading Nordex Group once again wins gold EcoVadis Gold medal
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Negative bidding in German offshore wind power law threatens supply chain
The German Parliament has adopted a new Offshore Wind Law (WindSeeG). It makes important changes to the design of Germany’s offshore wind auctions. It established two different types of auctions, one of which involves negative bidding with no caps on the amounts developers bid. This is bad: uncapped negative bidding means additional costs for electricity … Continue reading Negative bidding in German offshore wind power law threatens supply chain
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Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
On 28 June WindEurope CEO Giles Dickson spoke at an EU Commission Forum on Protecting and Facilitating Investment in the Single Market, organised by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Financial Stability and Capital Markets (DG FISMA). The main topic of discussion was how to facilitate sustainable investments. Investments in wind energy keep rising. Last year Europe … Continue reading Investors want to finance more wind energy – Governments need to back this
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RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK celebrates official opening
RWE’s Clocaenog Forest onshore wind farm in North Wales was officially opened by Julie James MS, Welsh Government Minister for Climate Change. The Minister was joined by dignitaries, community and business leaders, representatives from Natural Resources Wales and RWE’s development team, to celebrate the occasion, in the beautiful setting of D?r Cymru Welsh Water’s Llyn … Continue reading RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK celebrates official opening
Continue readingEnel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
Endesa, through its renewable subsidiary Enel Green Power España (EGPE), is building 27 renewable projects in Spain that will have a capacity of more than 1,130 MW of new green energy in our country. To build these projects, so far this year, more than 4,200 professionals are working in these renewable facilities of the company. … Continue reading Enel Green Power Spain installs 1,130 MW of wind energy and solar power
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Germany approves the expansion of wind energy and solar power
The German Bundestag (lower house of Parliament) approved on Thursday a legislative package to accelerate the expansion of renewable energies. The proportion of electricity consumption generated from renewable sources is expected to rise from just under 50 percent today to at least 80 percent by 2030, according to the bill. The previous target was only … Continue reading Germany approves the expansion of wind energy and solar power
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