RWE will play a key role in helping achieve net zero ambitions in the UK, one of its most strategically important markets. The release of the British Energy Security Strategy encourages further large-scale green energy investment and gives investors such as RWE the confidence to grow its business even further. It is reassuring to see … Continue reading RWE stands ready to support the British Energy Security Strategy
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India expects 1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity addition
Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) said wind energy capacity addition in India during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and will be about 2,000-2,500 MW in the next year. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity addition in India was about 883 MW, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) Chairman Tulsi Tanti … Continue reading India expects 1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity addition
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RWE signs grid connection agreement with Energinet for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
RWE has signed an agreement with the Danish grid operator Energinet for its Thor Offshore Wind Farm. The agreement regulates the technical set-up, the power quality and the cooperation between RWE and Energinet, at the point of connection (POC) in Volder Mark. With a planned capacity of around 1,000 megawatts (MW) Thor will be Denmark’s … Continue reading RWE signs grid connection agreement with Energinet for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
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With the limitation of gas prices, the Iberian electricity market will have two reference prices
Just after RDL 6/2022 was published to prolong and modify the measures aimed at lowering energy prices, the governments of Spain and Portugal sent a proposal to modify the wholesale electricity market to Brussels. The most important thing about this proposal is that it maintains an unchanged marginalist price in order not to distort exchanges … Continue reading With the limitation of gas prices, the Iberian electricity market will have two reference prices
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The first quarter of the year registered the highest prices in history in the European energy markets
During the first quarter of 2022, European energy markets were influenced by the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Record gas prices were registered that caused hourly, daily, monthly and quarterly historical maximums in several electricity markets. Brent futures registered the highest prices since July 2008 and CO2 futures increased in the whole of … Continue reading The first quarter of the year registered the highest prices in history in the European energy markets
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Enercon welcomes the German federal government’s ‘Easter Package’
This past Wednesday (6 April), the federal cabinet passed a legislative package drafted by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck, that provides for a massive expansion of renewable energies in Germany. What has been named the ‘Easter Package’ contains various fundamentally revised energy laws aimed at significantly speeding up the expansion of … Continue reading Enercon welcomes the German federal government’s ‘Easter Package’
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Offshore wind power creates a new home for marine life
Vattenfall has joined forces with Dutch nature conservation organization De Rijke Noordzee on a study to find out how the nature inclusive design of turbine foundations can support marine life. The study is performed at Hollandse Kust Zuid, the biggest offshore wind farm in the world. By Robert Portier Water replenishment holes in the wind … Continue reading Offshore wind power creates a new home for marine life
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Ørsted and ESVAGT sign agreement on the world’s first green fuel vessel for offshore wind operations
The agreement between Ørsted and ESVAGT is a display of commitment from both companies to the decarbonisation of the maritime industry and will help reduce emissions from offshore operations. Renewable energy offers a clear path to reach the Paris Climate Agreement’s target of limiting temperature increases to 1.5 °C. However, some sectors – like the … Continue reading Ørsted and ESVAGT sign agreement on the world’s first green fuel vessel for offshore wind operations
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Germany gets ready to deploy more than 10 GW of new wind power per year
The German Government passed the so-called “Easter Package”, the most profound series of changes to German energy policy since the introduction of competitive auctions in 2017. By 2030 Germany aims for 80% renewables in total electricity consumption. Already from 2025 onwards Germany wants to install 10 GW of new onshore wind energy every year alone. … Continue reading Germany gets ready to deploy more than 10 GW of new wind power per year
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Renewables offer energy independence
The shareholders approved a gross dividend of €0.28 per share for the financial year which will be paid on April 21. José Manuel Entrecanales, Chairman of ACCIONA Energía’s, told the company’s General Shareholders’ Meeting today that the conflict in Ukraine underscores the importance of renewable energy for decarbonizing economies and enhancing “energy independence, price stability, … Continue reading Renewables offer energy independence
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Equinor and Naturgy team up to explore offshore wind development in Spain
Equinor and Naturgy partner up and enter a development agreement prior to Spain’s first upcoming offshore wind auction off the coast of the Canary Islands. The Spanish government aims to transform its energy mix and plans to develop up to 3 GW offshore wind by 2030. The first Spanish offshore wind auction is expected to … Continue reading Equinor and Naturgy team up to explore offshore wind development in Spain
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Wind energy and of renewables in general to contribute to a peaceful world
The preparations of the 20th World Wind Energy Conference scheduled for 28-30 June 2022 in Rimini are progressing well and rapidly. The main theme of WWEC2022 is how a renewable energy world can be achieved by collaborating across sectors, across countries, within and across societies. In light of current events, WWEA, ANEV and Adria Congrex … Continue reading Wind energy and of renewables in general to contribute to a peaceful world
Continue readingThe Ukraine war will not derail Europe’s energy transition
As Europe struggles to build energy security in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, uncertainty looms on many fronts. By turning its back on Russian oil and gas, will Europe speed or slow down its response to the more global crisis – climate change? That is a complicated question, and hinges on the extent and … Continue reading The Ukraine war will not derail Europe’s energy transition
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Red Eléctrica and its French and Italian counterparts, NGOs and the wind industry promote offshore wind power in the Mediterranean
Through the creation of the ‘Offshore Coalition for Energy and Nature’ in the Mediterranean (MED OCEaN), an initiative promoted by the Renewables Grid Initiative (RGI).The OCEaN initiative has been working since 2020 in Northern Europe to promote the development of offshore wind energy and the network necessary for its connection, with solutions that also guarantee … Continue reading Red Eléctrica and its French and Italian counterparts, NGOs and the wind industry promote offshore wind power in the Mediterranean
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Incident at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
At Anholt Offshore Wind Farm in Denmark, a rotor including three blades has separated from the nacelle of one of the offshore wind turbines and fallen into the sea. No one has been injured. The relevant authorities have been notified about the incident. We are investigating the cause of the incident, and as an extraordinary … Continue reading Incident at Anholt Offshore Wind Farm
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Ørsted acquires majority stake in Scottish floating wind farm
Ørsted, the world leader in offshore wind, joins a floating wind joint venture set up by Simply Blue Group and Subsea 7. The Salamander project is a stepping-stone floating wind project off the east coast of Scotland, designed to provide the Scottish supply chain with an early capacity development opportunity before larger ScotWind projects kick … Continue reading Ørsted acquires majority stake in Scottish floating wind farm
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Repsol and Ørsted to explore joint development of floating offshore wind energy in Spain
Repsol and Ørsted have an ambition of jointly becoming a leading developer in Spanish offshore wind by combining their complementary strengths. The alliance combines Repsol’s expertise as a global multi-energy provider with Ørsted’s experience as the global leader in offshore wind. After several years of concept development and small-scale testing, floating offshore wind is now … Continue reading Repsol and Ørsted to explore joint development of floating offshore wind energy in Spain
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Naturgy and Equinor reach an agreement to jointly explore offshore wind energy in Spain
Equinor is the world’s leading floating offshore wind power developer and operates the first floating farm, Hywind Scotland (30MW), soon to be joined by Hywind Tampen (88 MW), which when commissioned in Q3 2022 will be the biggest in the world. The two companies agreed today, within the framework of the Wind Europe Congress that … Continue reading Naturgy and Equinor reach an agreement to jointly explore offshore wind energy in Spain
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Governments, industry and TSOs join forces to fast forward offshore wind power
30 parties today signed a statement outlining their commitment to work together for the accelerated deployment of offshore wind energy in Europe at Wind Europe’s 2022 Annual Event in Bilbao.7 European governments, 3 TSOs, 17 leading wind energy companies and 3 NGOs pledge to fast-forward fixed and floating offshore wind and offshore grids.Accelerating offshore wind … Continue reading Governments, industry and TSOs join forces to fast forward offshore wind power
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Without grid improvements, Europe will fall short of its wind power and climate targets
Electrification is the most cost-effective way to decarbonise Europe’s economy. Direct and indirect electrification will make up 75% of Europe’s energy demand by 2050. The European Commission wants wind to be half of the EU’s electricity by then. However, this can only happen if power grids are optimised and expanded in a timely manner. Hitachi … Continue reading Without grid improvements, Europe will fall short of its wind power and climate targets
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