Naturgy has obtained prior administrative authorization and administrative construction authorization from the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge for two photovoltaic plants in the surroundings of the old La Robla coal plant (León), which will total 420 megawatts (MW) of installed potency. These are the ‘La Pradera’ facilities, with an installed power of … Continue reading Naturgy develops 420 MW of photovoltaics near the old La Robla coal plant
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Iberdrola obtains the preliminary license for an offshore wind project in Australia
Iberdrola has obtained prior authorization for an offshore wind farm, Aurora Green, which, if all permits are granted, could involve an investment of more than 6 billion euros.Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, has announced the intention to grant the subsidiary of the Spanish company an offshore feasibility license for its Aurora Green … Continue reading Iberdrola obtains the preliminary license for an offshore wind project in Australia
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Ørsted secures licences to develop large-scale offshore wind projects in Australia
The Australian Government has announced that it has granted a feasibility licence for Ørsted’s first offshore wind project in Australia and intends to grant a licence for a second project, subject to consultation. With the licences, Ørsted aims to develop large-scale offshore wind farms off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria, to be operational in the … Continue reading Ørsted secures licences to develop large-scale offshore wind projects in Australia
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ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced two proposed lease sale notices for wind energy areas off the Oregon coast and the Gulf of Maine: “We commend BOEM for advancing plans to auction offshore … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
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ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Biden Administration finalized the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule, which aims to expedite infrastructure project permits and modernize the environmental review process under NEPA: “There’s broad agreement, across industries and political aisles, that it simply takes too long to build critical … Continue reading ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
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China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023
Record levels driven by China’s wind power boom “China’s first batch of massive renewable bases have a 2024 deadline on the horizon which has accelerated installations to an unprecedent pace of 74.7 GW. This combined with a mature supply chain and ambitious provincial targets are pushing wind deployment to an unprecedented level in China,” said … Continue reading China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures two offshore wind feasibility licences in Australia and launches new platform company
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has secured nearly 1,300km2 of seabed in Australia to progress two offshore wind projects and launched a new platform company – Southerly Ten. CIP, on behalf of its Flagship Funds, today announced it was successful in Australia’s first offshore wind Feasibility Licence process securing two licences. CIP has site exclusivity to … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures two offshore wind feasibility licences in Australia and launches new platform company
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Mainstream Renewable Power consortium awarded feasibility licence for 2.5 GW offshore wind development in Australia
Mainstream Renewable Power today announced that Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind (“Gippsland Skies”), a consortium of Australian and international companies, comprising Mainstream Renewable Power, Reventus Power, AGL Energy and DIRECT Infrastructure, has been granted a feasibility licence by the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, for a fixed bottom 2.5 GW offshore wind project off … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power consortium awarded feasibility licence for 2.5 GW offshore wind development in Australia
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City of Cape Town wins Atlantis Solar Photovoltaic tender
The City of Cape Town has been awarded with a tender of Atlantis solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The construction of the project will begin in August 2024, as planned and will be completed with the coming 12 months. Reportedly, city’s first grid-connected 7MW solar plant, is one of its interventions to end the load, shedding … Continue reading City of Cape Town wins Atlantis Solar Photovoltaic tender
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Wind power company Envision signs a framework agreement for the supply of wind turbines with Hero Future Energies
Long-term cooperation is envisaged for the joint development of the renewable energy sector, including the supply of wind turbines and other areas of decarbonization, including BESS and green hydrogen.The agreement includes the supply of 588 MW of 3.3 MW wind turbines over the next 1.5 yearsEnvision Energy, a global leader in renewable energy solutions, and … Continue reading Wind power company Envision signs a framework agreement for the supply of wind turbines with Hero Future Energies
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Tripling renewable power by 2030: The role of the G7 in turning targets into action
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates called upon countries to achieve a tripling of installed renewable power generation capacity by 2030 in order to keep the world on a pathway compatible with the 1.5°C climate goal. Despite the addition of … Continue reading Tripling renewable power by 2030: The role of the G7 in turning targets into action
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Iberdrola supplies 900 GWh of photovoltaics to Salzgitter in Germany
Iberdrola Deutschland and Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH have concluded a further power purchase agreement (PPA) for 15 years. From 2025, Iberdrola Deutschland will supply Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH with around 60 gigawatt hours (GWh) of green electricity per year. The solar power will come from Iberdrola’s second large-scale PV plant in Germany, which will be built in … Continue reading Iberdrola supplies 900 GWh of photovoltaics to Salzgitter in Germany
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Photovoltaic energy reaches all time highs in the Iberian Peninsula
European electricity market prices continue to recover, while photovoltaic energy reaches all time highs in the Iberian Peninsula. In the fourth week of April, prices continued to recover in the main European electricity markets. Even so, most markets registered negative prices for a few hours, especially on Sunday, April 28. In the MIBEL market, weekly … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy reaches all time highs in the Iberian Peninsula
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Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
Wind power generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Electric Power Monthly U.S. electricity generation from wind turbines decreased for the first time since the mid-1990s in 2023 despite the addition of 6.2 gigawatts (GW) of new wind capacity last year. Data from our Power … Continue reading Wind generation declined in 2023 for the first time since the 1990s
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China will build photovoltaic solar power plant in Nicaragua
The Chinese state-owned company China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC) will build a photovoltaic solar power plant with a capacity of 67.3 megawatts in Nicaragua, the government of the Central American country announced on Monday. The solar energy project will be implemented with an 80 million dollar Chinese credit, said Vice President Rosario Murillo to … Continue reading China will build photovoltaic solar power plant in Nicaragua
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Matrix Renewables signs renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hyundai Motor Group for solar photovoltaic project in Texas
Matrix Renewables, the global renewable energy platform backed by TPG, has announced the signing of a renewable power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with affiliates of Hyundai Motor Group for 147 MWac of its Stillhouse Solar project, with 284 total MW of solar photovoltaic energy, which is located in Bell County, Texas (USA). The Stillhouse Solar project … Continue reading Matrix Renewables signs renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hyundai Motor Group for solar photovoltaic project in Texas
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YPF Luz and Cementos Avellaneda begin the construction of a wind energy plant in Olavarría
The Cementos Avellaneda Wind Farm will have an installed capacity of 63 MW. One part will self-supply 47% of the electrical energy of the Cementos Avellaneda plant and another will be sold in the MATER by YPF Luz.The wind power plant will have an installed power of up to 63 MW and will be located … Continue reading YPF Luz and Cementos Avellaneda begin the construction of a wind energy plant in Olavarría
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Ørsted will sell its wind power and photovoltaic business in France
Ørsted and ENGIE have signed a share purchase agreement under which ENGIE will acquire OSTWIND International S.A.S., OSTWIND Engineering S.A., and their subsidiaries (jointly Ostwind France), Ørsted’s onshore wind and solar business in France. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 of 2024. Kieran White, Senior Vice President and Head of Onshore in Region … Continue reading Ørsted will sell its wind power and photovoltaic business in France
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US residential photovoltaic: cloudy skies will lead to a market reset in 2024
The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022 heralded long-term growth for the segment, increasing and extending the investment tax credit (ITC). However, the tangible benefits of this legislation are taking longer than expected to materialise. At the end of 2022, high interest rates started to afflict the industry. Throughout 2023, the residential … Continue reading US residential photovoltaic: cloudy skies will lead to a market reset in 2024
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RWE starts construction of its first photovoltaic plant in Italy
RWE has started the construction of its first solar plant in Italy. Bosco, an 8.3 megawatt (MWac) ground-mounted solar plant, will be installed in Partinico Municipality near Palermo, Sicily. On a 16-hectare site, around 15,000 bifacial modules1 will have the capacity to generate enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of 7,000 Italian homes. Commissioning … Continue reading RWE starts construction of its first photovoltaic plant in Italy
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