Both companies have signed a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) that also incorporates energy management agreements that Alcoa may have with other companies.Endesa will provide 1,151 GWh per year at a stable price that will come from part of the energy generated by 816 MW of wind farms in process in the north of Galicia. The … Continue reading Endesa and Alcoa agree PPA for wind energy in Galicia
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RWE has signed a contract to explore the feasibility of deploying up to 1 GW of floating wind in the Celtic Sea
The Celtic Sea region offers a huge opportunity to develop large-scale, commercial floating offshore wind and RWE as the largest energy producer and renewables operator in Wales, wants to play a part in its delivery. In anticipation of this, RWE has commissioned Swansea-based Marine Power Systems (MPS) to develop a project plan for delivering up … Continue reading RWE has signed a contract to explore the feasibility of deploying up to 1 GW of floating wind in the Celtic Sea
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European electricity markets prices registered historical highs in the third quarter of 2022
In the third quarter of 2022, prices of all analysed European electricity markets increased. The high gas and CO2 emission rights prices caused the quarterly averages to exceed €345/MWh in almost all European electricity markets. These prices are the highest registered so far in the European electricity markets. European electricity markets In the third quarter … Continue reading European electricity markets prices registered historical highs in the third quarter of 2022
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First offshore wind farm in France
The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, inaugurates today off the Atlantic coast of Saint-Nazaire, the first of a series of offshore wind farms that he intends to start up in the face of the energy crisis. In the morning, Macron will visit by boat the site of the 80 wind turbines, deployed at a distance … Continue reading First offshore wind farm in France
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6 points for Governments as you implement the EU’s new revenue cap on power generation
EU Energy Ministers have agreed a new revenue cap for inframarginal power generation of €180/MWh. National governments will now implement this. But they are allowed to deviate from the single EU-wide cap and set different caps for different technologies. Herein lies the danger. Poor implementation of the new rules would make it difficult to build … Continue reading 6 points for Governments as you implement the EU’s new revenue cap on power generation
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“ENERCON is back!”- Management is taking a positive view of the trade fair
ENERCON’s appearance this week at the international trade fair Hamburg WindEnergy exceeded the expectations of the management. “I am thrilled and proud,” ENERCON CEO Dr. Jürgen Zeschky summed up with satisfaction today on the last day of the trade fair. “With our new top model E-175 EP5, which had its premiere in Hamburg, and our … Continue reading “ENERCON is back!”- Management is taking a positive view of the trade fair
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BayWa r.e. and BT Group sign a Virtual PPA for an onshore wind farm in Scotland
BayWa r.e., a global company specializing in renewable energy, and BT Group, the UK’s leading telecommunications and network provider, have signed a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) for the Dalquhandy wind farm , in South Lanarkshire, Scotland. This is one of the first deals of its kind to take place in the UK. Under the … Continue reading BayWa r.e. and BT Group sign a Virtual PPA for an onshore wind farm in Scotland
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Wind power generated 20.8% of electricity in Spain until September
The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 3.5% in September. Wind power generated 20.8% until September, Concentrated Solar Power 1.8% and photovoltaic 11%.This decrease is observed once the effects of labor and temperatures during that month have been corrected.37.2% of electricity production in September in Spain was renewable and 58.2% did not emit CO2 … Continue reading Wind power generated 20.8% of electricity in Spain until September
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EDP Renewables Celebrates the Start of Construction on the Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm
With 1,400 megawatts of installed renewable energy capacity in Indiana, EDP Renewables will strengthen its position as the top wind energy producer in the state with this new 202-megawatt wind farm. EDP Renewables North America (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and operator in North America, announces the start of construction at the 202-megawatt (MW) Indiana … Continue reading EDP Renewables Celebrates the Start of Construction on the Indiana Crossroads II Wind Farm
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Significant increase in solar energy production in the third quarter in European markets compared to 2021
In the third quarter of 2022, the solar energy production increased in all analysed European markets compared to the same quarter of 2021. The largest increase, of 42%, was reached in the markets of France and Portugal. The increase in installed photovoltaic capacity in this period reached 28% in Spain and 46% in Portugal. In … Continue reading Significant increase in solar energy production in the third quarter in European markets compared to 2021
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Onshore wind continues to evolve with the new Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform upgrade to 7-MW
The company has increased the power of its Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform, one of the most competitive in the onshore wind turbine segment, and which can now offer up to 7 MW. Since their launch, more than 4.5 GW of these wind turbines have been sold. The new SG 7.0-170 turbine will offer one of … Continue reading Onshore wind continues to evolve with the new Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform upgrade to 7-MW
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Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
Jane Jamila Nakasamu is on a mission to bring clean energy solutions to the rural communities in Zambia. The 26-year-old has been working tirelessly in promoting bioenergy as an alternative to charcoal and firewood in lower-income families, to increase access to clean cooking. “We work closely with women in these communities to enable a mindset … Continue reading Women Entrepreneurs Invited to Be in the Vanguard of Africa’s Energy Transition
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Vattenfall signs grid contract with Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions
Vattenfall has signed a contract with Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions AS to deliver grid connection infrastructure for the Norfolk Boreas Offshore Wind Farm off the British coast. The contract gives Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions the responsibility for engineering, procurement, construction and installation of the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) onshore and offshore substations … Continue reading Vattenfall signs grid contract with Siemens Energy and Aker Solutions
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Ørsted to implement new organisational structure and changes to executive management
To continue to drive growth under increasingly different local market requirements, while leveraging the synergies of a global organisation, Ørsted has decided to implement a new organisational structure and changes to executive management. The current corporate structure with a Commercial area and an Onshore business unit will be replaced by three regions: Europe, Americas, and … Continue reading Ørsted to implement new organisational structure and changes to executive management
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The acceleration of the increase in wind power in the Spanish energy mix is essential
More than 175 people are attending today a new edition of the benchmark technical event for the sector, the Wind Farm Operational Analysis conference, which the Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) is holding in Madrid. The program is divided into 6 technical sessions, in addition to 3 Keynotes, with the main experts and professionals in … Continue reading The acceleration of the increase in wind power in the Spanish energy mix is essential
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Ceará wins wind power plant with 58 wind turbines
Allonda Energia, a renewable energy company, is developing its new wind energy complex in Ceará. The undertaking will have 58 wind turbines and promises to generate 300 jobs for the inhabitants of the region. Allonda, the company responsible for providing real sustainable environmental solutions, announced this week that it will install a wind energy complex … Continue reading Ceará wins wind power plant with 58 wind turbines
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Siemens Gamesa takes next steps in Mistral strategy
To adapt footprint and capacity to market demands, around 2,900 positions globally will be impacted. Siemens Gamesa today announced the next step in the implementation of its new operating model, which forms part of the Mistral strategy program and is designed to unlock the company’s full potential and enable profitable growth in the long term … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa takes next steps in Mistral strategy
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Vestas signs agreement for 846 MW of wind power in Brazil
Engie signed an agreement with Vestas for the Serra de Assuruá wind farm in the state of Bahia, in the municipality of Gentio do Ouro, Brazil. The project has a capacity of 846 MW once fully installed, making it the largest wind project in Latin America. The firm order includes the initial supply, installation, operation … Continue reading Vestas signs agreement for 846 MW of wind power in Brazil
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Capital Energy signs the first agreement linked to wind energy with the City Council of Peguerinos
The agreement, by which the company and the town council will promote actions that improve the quality of life of the residents, is linked to the development of the Ágata wind farm This initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the commissioning of … Continue reading Capital Energy signs the first agreement linked to wind energy with the City Council of Peguerinos
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Vestas secures order for 74 MW project in Finland
Vestas has received a 74 MW order for a wind project Finland. The project includes 12 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and a 30-year full maintenance contract (AOM 5000) to maximise annual energy production. “This order strengthens our presence in Finland and highlights the versatility and strong performance of the EnVentus platform technology, while we can … Continue reading Vestas secures order for 74 MW project in Finland
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