As the coronavirus outbreak rages on, renewable energy is taking a hit. Factory shutdowns in China have disrupted global supply chains for wind turbines and solar panels, with consequences for clean energy progress this year around the world. The spread of COVID-19, now declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, is expected to slow … Continue reading How Coronavirus Is Disrupting Solar and Wind Energy Production
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WWEA welcomes Tasmania as a global renewable energy leader with its 200% renewable energy target
The Government of the Australian state of Tasmania has just announced a long-term strategy for the island in which it sets not a 100% but a 200% renewable energy target for the year 2040. The announcement made by Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein follows a previous commitment to 100% renewable energy by 2022. The new strategy … Continue reading WWEA welcomes Tasmania as a global renewable energy leader with its 200% renewable energy target
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The German wind energy market has fallen to just around 1 GW of new installations in 2019
The German wind power market has fallen to just around 1 GW of new wind farm installations in 2019, from an average of 4 GW a year not long ago. The German Government has correctly identified permitting issues as the main problem. In September 2019 Minister Altmaier presented an 18-point working plan to improve the … Continue reading The German wind energy market has fallen to just around 1 GW of new installations in 2019
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German offshore wind energy can deliver at least 20 GW by 2030
On March 13th the German Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy will discuss with industry representatives how to deliver the planned new 20 GW target for offshore wind by 2030. Germany has gone slow in its build-out of offshore wind. Germany now has an opportunity to put offshore wind back on track. They could comfortably … Continue reading German offshore wind energy can deliver at least 20 GW by 2030
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OX2 awards Nordex contract for 48 MW wind farm in Sweden
The Nordex Group has again received an order from Nordic developer OX2. The Nordex Group will supply 12 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for the 48 MW Ljungbyholm wind farm. The order also includes a premium service of the wind turbines with a term of 30 years. The “Ljungbyholm” wind power project will be built near the … Continue reading OX2 awards Nordex contract for 48 MW wind farm in Sweden
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Renewable energy generation jumped 77 percent during 2010’s
The Business Council for Sustainable Energy released its annual Sustainable Energy in America Factbook today, and the findings are striking—the 2010’s really were the decade renewable energy went mainstream. In fact, renewable energy generation increased by 77 percent between 2010 and 2019, transforming the way we power American homes and businesses. A clean energy transformation … Continue reading Renewable energy generation jumped 77 percent during 2010’s
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EDF to carry out offshore wind energy project in China
China Energy Investment Corporation (China Energy) reported that it has signed an agreement with French energy giant EDF Group to jointly develop an offshore wind farm in east China’s Jiangsu province. The joint venture wind turbines project has a total investment of 7.9 billion yuan ($ 1.13 billion) and is the first of its kind … Continue reading EDF to carry out offshore wind energy project in China
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Measures to Strengthen Preparedness and Continuity of Operations Due to COVID-19
Notification by the Director-General of IRENA I would like to inform IRENA Members, States-in-Accession and partner entities that, after careful consideration, the IRENA Secretariat has decided not to hold any physical meetings during March and April at its premises in Abu Dhabi, Bonn, New York and elsewhere. This exceptional measure aims to contain the spread … Continue reading Measures to Strengthen Preparedness and Continuity of Operations Due to COVID-19
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Iberdrola guarantees the electricity supply and activates its action plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Iberdrola, which provides an essential service for the population, reinforces the normal functioning of its facilities and critical and strategic activities with a battery of 65 specific measures.The group’s president, Ignacio Galán, has informed the staff of the measures taken and has appealed to the great sense of responsibility always shown by Iberdrola workers to … Continue reading Iberdrola guarantees the electricity supply and activates its action plan to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
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Wind energy becomes the first technology in Spain
Wind energy becomes the first installed power technology in the peninsula, ahead of the combined cycle that until now had been the leader. The year 2019 has marked a turning point in the transition of the peninsular electricity system towards a sustainable energy model. The integration of 6,528 MW of new renewable generation has meant … Continue reading Wind energy becomes the first technology in Spain
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Offshore wind’s once-in-a-generation opportunity
Greg Alvarez We’ve talked a lot in this space about offshore wind’s potential benefits, from job creation to supply chain opportunities and harnessing a new clean energy source next to many of the country’s largest population centers. Now, a first-of-its-kind report measures just how big offshore wind’s windfall could be. New jobs by the thousands … Continue reading Offshore wind’s once-in-a-generation opportunity
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U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Poised for Exponential Growth
The U.S. offshore wind energy industry is set to deliver significant economic benefits over the next decade, according to the new report, U.S. Offshore Wind Power Economic Impact Assessment, released today by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). In addition to providing clean, affordable, and reliable power, AWEA estimates that developing 30,000 megawatts (MW) of … Continue reading U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Poised for Exponential Growth
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We need a more strategic approach to wind energy
Today the European Commission presented its European Industrial Strategy which aims to boost the competitiveness of European industry as it embarks on the twin green and digital transitions. The document is clear on the need for the EU to adopt a more strategic approach to the renewable energy industries in the context of “a substantial … Continue reading We need a more strategic approach to wind energy
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Iberdrola has accelerated its electric mobility plans
The company will install 150,000 charging points in households, companies and on public highways (urban and interurban) over the next five years · It is investing in ultra and super-fast infrastructure (150 kW and 350 kW) that will have vehicles charged and back on the road in between five and 15 minutes. Iberdrola has installed … Continue reading Iberdrola has accelerated its electric mobility plans
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Financing contract for the Pomerania wind farm project is signed
UAB Ignitis Grup?, (hereinafter – the Company, Ignitis Group) identification code 301844044, registered office placed at Žvej? str. 14, Vilnius, Republic of Lithuania. The total nominal value of issued bonds 600 000 000 EUR; ISIN codes XS1646530565; XS1853999313. Pomerania Wind Farm sp. z o.o, which is part of Ignitis Group, signed an agreement with the … Continue reading Financing contract for the Pomerania wind farm project is signed
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Solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy production and electricity demand in Europe
Brent oil prices have fallen to a minimum of the last three years after the failed OPEC + talks with which it was intended to cut production to counteract the decline in demand for the coronavirus. Gas prices are also at historic lows and you have to go back to 2009 to find prices as … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic, solar thermal and wind energy production and electricity demand in Europe
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HEINEKEN Mexico and Enel Green Power Mexico close a 100% renewable energy agreement
For a decade, the agreement will provide the Dutch firm with 28.8 GWh of solar and wind energy each year, for operations at its beer plant in Meoqui, Chihuahua. The amount is equivalent to planting more than 405,000 trees or avoiding emissions of more than 16,100 tons of CO2 per year In line with its … Continue reading HEINEKEN Mexico and Enel Green Power Mexico close a 100% renewable energy agreement
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Wind energy in Turkey, GE Renewable Energy to supply Cypress wind turbines for 70 MW Guney wind farm
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Sanko Enerji to build the 70 MW Guney wind farm in Turkey. The wind power project will include 12 Cypress wind turbines, GE’s largest onshore wind turbine in the field and 2 units of 3 MW. GE will produce the Cypress’ revolutionary two-pieces blades at its manufacturing site … Continue reading Wind energy in Turkey, GE Renewable Energy to supply Cypress wind turbines for 70 MW Guney wind farm
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Iberdrola increases offshore wind energy ambition in France
Iberdrola, which already had 70% of the Ailes Marines wind power consortium, acquires 30% of the remaining capital from Avel Vor (RES and Caisse des Dépôts) in order to promote a 496 MW wind turbines project that will be launched in 2023 after an investment of almost 2.4 billion euros.Iberdrola, which has a 12.4 GW … Continue reading Iberdrola increases offshore wind energy ambition in France
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The wind power company Nordex closes 2019 in line with its guide
The German wind turbine manufacturer presented its preliminary figures for the 2019 financial year and confirmed its guidance. The Company increased consolidated sales to EUR 3.28 billion (previous year: EUR 2.46 billion), within the forecast range of EUR 3.2 to 3.5 billion. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) rose significantly by 21.7 percent … Continue reading The wind power company Nordex closes 2019 in line with its guide
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