Today, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission announced a Proposed Rule, which, if finalized, would significantly reform regional transmission planning and cost allocation. The clean energy industry is developing thousands of megawatts of clean energy resources – but many projects are stymied by a lack of transmission capacity. FERC’s proposed rule has the potential to accelerate … Continue reading ACP applauds FERC proposed transmission reform
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GE Renewable Energy inaugurates 3D printing facility that will research more efficient ways to produce towers for wind turbines
3D printer the size of a three story building can print tower sections up to 20 meters high. First of its kind research in the US: experimenting with new production methods to make wind turbine towers more efficient and sustainable. GE Renewable Energy today held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to inaugurate a new research and development … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy inaugurates 3D printing facility that will research more efficient ways to produce towers for wind turbines
Continue readingRWE puts Krusemark-Ellingen wind farm into operation
More power for the Krusemark-Ellingen wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt: The decision has recently been taken to “repower” this project, which was initially constructed between 1998 and 2004, and the sixth and last new wind turbine has been put in place. The state-of-the-art Nordex turbines, each with a generation capacity of 3.3 megawatts (MW), replace the 15 existing Enercon … Continue reading RWE puts Krusemark-Ellingen wind farm into operation
Continue readingWhich financing opportunities does energy storage have?
A stable regulation is necessary for the development of energy storage technologies that are going to be key and essential for the energy transition towards 100% renewable electricity generation. Members of MITECO will analyse the financing opportunities for these facilities in the next webinar organised by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting. Much was discussed and published about … Continue reading Which financing opportunities does energy storage have?
Continue readingIberdrola acquires world’s largest onshore wind farm with 1,000 MW in Australia
Iberdrola takes another step forward in its commitment to renewables. The company has acquired the rights to its largest wind farm in the world, with 1,000 MW. The Mount James wind farm is located in North Queensland, Australia, some 80 kilometres north of Hughenden. The agreement marks an important step in Iberdrola’s commitment to Queensland. … Continue reading Iberdrola acquires world’s largest onshore wind farm with 1,000 MW in Australia
Continue readingTaiwan’s biggest offshore wind farm generates first power
Ørsted today announced the successful delivery of the first power from the Greater Changhua 2a Offshore Wind Farm. This represents a big achievement for Ørsted and the industry as Greater Changhua 1 & 2a is the largest offshore wind project in Taiwan and the company’s first large-scale offshore wind farm in the Asia-Pacific region. Located … Continue reading Taiwan’s biggest offshore wind farm generates first power
Continue readingChina installed half of the world’s new wind capacity in 2021
In 2021, China accounted for 51% of the world’s new global wind additions – taking global capacity additions to 92.5GW. That’s according to new research published by Rethink Energy, which claims that even though these additions were 25% less than 2020, figures still heavily surpassed the expectations of 86.4GW. No other single country came close … Continue reading China installed half of the world’s new wind capacity in 2021
Continue readingNew technology is accelerating the wind energy revolution
Wind energy production overtook coal and nuclear output in the United States in March.The fastest-growing wind and solar energy markets are the Netherlands, Australia, and Vietnam.New tech could help wind farms become smarter and more efficient. Wind energy production is steadily increasing, with several innovative projects being established around the world. While some countries continue … Continue reading New technology is accelerating the wind energy revolution
Continue readingOffshore wind additions in Europe will reach all-time highs in 2022
Europe’s installed offshore wind power capacity will hit a new high this year, driven mainly by UK projects, topping 4 GW for the first time and more than doubling the increases seen in 2021, new analysis from Rystad Energy suggests. .Capacity additions on the continent should reach 4.2 GW in 2022, surpassing the 1.8 GW … Continue reading Offshore wind additions in Europe will reach all-time highs in 2022
Continue readingPhilippines has potential for 21GW offshore wind power by 2040
The Philippines has the potential to install 21 gigawatt of offshore wind power by 2040, equivalent to about a fifth of its electricity supply by then, according to a study released by the Department of Energy and the World Bank on Wednesday. The installation of more wind power will help cut the country’s dependence on … Continue reading Philippines has potential for 21GW offshore wind power by 2040
Continue readingRWE selects Port of Thorsminde as Operations & Maintenance base for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
RWE has selected Port of Thorsminde from which to carry out the operation and maintenance of its Thor Offshore Wind Farm. Both companies have now signed a corresponding Letter of Intent (LoI) to support the arrangement. With a planned capacity of 1,000 megawatts (MW) Thor will be Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm to date. The wind … Continue reading RWE selects Port of Thorsminde as Operations & Maintenance base for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
Continue readingNordex achieves orders for 1.2 GW of wind power in the first quarter of 2022
Nordex recorded an order intake for 229 wind turbines with a total capacity of 1,165 MW in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1/2021: 1,247 MW). The share of the efficient and high-margin Delta4000 series rose to 91 percent (Q1/2021: 73 percent). The Nordex Group received orders from ten European countries. Overall, the European region accounted … Continue reading Nordex achieves orders for 1.2 GW of wind power in the first quarter of 2022
Continue readingACP market survey of U.S. solar projects shows major delays, potential layoffs
On April 19, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) released new data from a survey of over 150 individual solar projects on the immediate impacts of a Department of Commerce inquiry that could apply retroactive tariffs to most solar modules used in the U.S., finding a 65% or more reduction of planned and forecasted crystalline-silicon solar … Continue reading ACP market survey of U.S. solar projects shows major delays, potential layoffs
Continue readingGreenalia: Lamas de Feás Wind Farm
The Lamas de Feás Wind Farm is part of the Galician Wind Sector Plan, in the municipalities of Baltar, Calvos de Randín and Os BlancosThe project foresees an investment of 27 million euros and a mobilization of more than 300 jobsThe annual production of the Wind Farm is estimated at more than 103,000 MWh, and … Continue reading Greenalia: Lamas de Feás Wind Farm
Continue readingBoralex, Énergir and Hydro-Québec join forces to develop three wind projects of 400 MW each on the Seigneurie de Beaupré territory
Boralex inc. (“Boralex”) (TSX: BLX), Énergir and Hydro-Québec (collectively “the partners”) are pleased to announce a partnership to develop three wind projects of 400 MW each on the Seigneurie de Beaupré territory. The partnership is in line with Hydro-Québec’s intention to develop a portfolio of wind energy projects with experienced partners in Québec. Under the … Continue reading Boralex, Énergir and Hydro-Québec join forces to develop three wind projects of 400 MW each on the Seigneurie de Beaupré territory
Continue readingAES Chile puts into operation Los Olmos wind farm that will provide energy to Google
The wind farm located in Mulchén, Biobío Region, has an installed capacity of 110 MW, through 23 wind turbines of 4.8 MW of power.The park located in Mulchén, Biobío Region, has an installed capacity of 110 MW, through 23 wind turbines of 4.8 MW of individual power. Its commercial operation began on January 19, 2022. … Continue reading AES Chile puts into operation Los Olmos wind farm that will provide energy to Google
Continue readingEDPR and Meta expand on partnership through long-term contract for a new Texas solar park
Cattlemen marks the second PPA EDP Renewables and Meta have executed, with the first being a 139-MW PPA for the 200-MW Headwaters II Wind Farm in Indiana. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, through its fully owned subsidiary EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), and Meta (NYSE: FB) have … Continue reading EDPR and Meta expand on partnership through long-term contract for a new Texas solar park
Continue readingChina identifies enough wind potential in mountainous Tibet for clean energy
China has identified enough wind energy potential in Tibet to power the UK, Germany and France combined, and plans to further develop the region to help meet its ambitious climate targets. Tibet has enough sites with strong, steady wind to install 600 gigawatts of turbines, with another 420 gigawatts possible in parts of the plateau … Continue reading China identifies enough wind potential in mountainous Tibet for clean energy
Continue readingIberdrola begins construction of the Askio III wind farm
Iberdrola advances in the development of its renewable projects in Greece with the start of construction of the 50.4 MW Askio III wind farm. This facility will be located next to the Askio mountain, near the city of Kozani (in the region of Western Macedonia). During its construction, the project will generate an average of … Continue reading Iberdrola begins construction of the Askio III wind farm
Continue readingIberdrola starts a wind farm in Greece
Iberdrola has laid the first stone of what will be the Askio III wind farm located in Greece. The company has detailed that this new installation, whose completion is scheduled for next fall, will have 50.4 megawatts (MW) and will be able to supply electricity to more than 54,000 homes. This wind farm will have … Continue reading Iberdrola starts a wind farm in Greece
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