The weighted average LCOE of Concentrated Solar Power plants fell by 47% between 2010 and 2019, from USD 0.346/kWh to USD 0.182/kWh, excluding two much delayed projects that are not representative of today’s optimised technology configuration that were commissioned in 2019. The global weighted-average total installed costs of Concentrating Solar Power plants commissioned in 2019 … Continue reading The cost of Concentrated Solar Power fell by 47% between 2010 and 2019
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Port of Vancouver Receives Record Shipment of Wind Turbines
The Port of Vancouver USA received a shipment of wind turbine components on July 22 that included the longest wind turbine blades ever to enter the West Coast of the U.S. and transported across North America, to-date. The port received a total of nine wind turbines including blades, nacelles, generators, hubs, tower sections and … Continue reading Port of Vancouver Receives Record Shipment of Wind Turbines
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Wind energy fund benefits locals’ lives during pandemic
RWE is committed to investing in the communities around its renewables projects. In 2019, an annual community fund of £133,250 (index linked) was set up for the operational lifetime of Bad á Cheò Onshore Wind Farm, expected to be around 25 years. Funding is distributed to the local community following three local decision making panels, … Continue reading Wind energy fund benefits locals’ lives during pandemic
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Vattenfall hybrid solar and wind power plant in the Netherlands
In the south-west of the Netherlands, Vattenfall is currently constructing its largest hybrid energy park. Once operational this farm will consist of 6 wind turbines, 115,000 solar panels and 12 sea containers with batteries. The wind turbines have been installed, the construction of the solar panels started in June and the batteries are currently being … Continue reading Vattenfall hybrid solar and wind power plant in the Netherlands
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Wind energy in Saudi Arabia, wind turbines arrive for wind farm
Dumat Al Jandal will be Saudi Arabia’s first wind farm and the largest in the Middle East when completed.Dumat Al Jandal utility-scale wind farm in Saudi Arabia has marked a key construction milestone with the arrival of 20 wind turbines at Duba Port. The 400-megawatt, MW wind power project is being developed by a consortium … Continue reading Wind energy in Saudi Arabia, wind turbines arrive for wind farm
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US team build concentrated solar power heat concept at $30/MWh
A research team led by Tulane University and the University of San Diego has developed a hybrid solar energy converter that generates electricity and steam at a levelized cost of $30/MWh, Tulane University said in a statement July 15. The research project began in 2014, supported by $3.3 million of funding from the U.S. Department … Continue reading US team build concentrated solar power heat concept at $30/MWh
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Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution join forces to boost electric mobility in Spain
Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) reinforce their commitment to the electrification of transport with the signing of a strategic collaboration agreement to jointly promote the deployment of electric and sustainable mobility in Spain. The alliance has been supported in the meeting held between Iberdrola’s President Ignacio Galán and the Volkswagen Group CEO … Continue reading Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution join forces to boost electric mobility in Spain
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Wind energy in Colombia, 41 Nordex wind turbines for wind farm
Nordex has received an order for the supply of 41 N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines for a wind farm in Colombia. The order also includes a service agreement for a period of two years with an option to extend initially by three and subsequently a further five years. The N149/4.0-4.5 wind turbines with a rotor diameter of … Continue reading Wind energy in Colombia, 41 Nordex wind turbines for wind farm
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American Wind Energy Association Comments on Vineyard Wind Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) yesterday filed comprehensive comments on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) draft supplemental environmental impact statement for Vineyard Wind, the ?rst utility-scale offshore wind project in American federal waters. The full comments can be found here. AWEA today also issued the following statement: “We urge BOEM to move … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association Comments on Vineyard Wind Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
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The Offshore Wind Energy Podcast
Offshore wind power is one of the world’s fastest growing energy sources, with strong year on year growth expected across the next few decades. Many nations are banking on offshore wind to play a major role in reaching their decarbonization and sustainability targets and helping their economies recover from the COVID-19 crisis. On the technology … Continue reading The Offshore Wind Energy Podcast
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Duke harnesses technology to improve bat conservation
Climate change remains a tremendous threat to many species of wildlife and their surrounding habitats. As a leading climate solution that already reduces 42 million cars’ worth of CO2 emissions every year, wind energy can play a big role in helping species thrive. Aside from the role wind energy can play in reducing carbon emissions, … Continue reading Duke harnesses technology to improve bat conservation
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IRENA develops guidelines for cooperation with the private sector
IRENA has developed Guiding Principles for Engaging in Cooperation Activities with the Private Sector (the “Guidelines”). The Guidelines aim to facilitate cooperation with the private sector to support the achievement of IRENA’s mandate, goals and objectives, while maintaining a principled approach that manages risks and ensures IRENA’s impartiality, integrity and independence. The Guidelines will be … Continue reading IRENA develops guidelines for cooperation with the private sector
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Wind power strengthens its leadership in the Canary Islands with a new generation record
Wind energy is one of the bastions of the energy transition in the Canary Islands and continues to demonstrate this with new records. According to data from Red Eléctrica de España, yesterday a new record high for wind power production was registered in Gran Canaria, reaching 157.45 MW. It is good news that it joins … Continue reading Wind power strengthens its leadership in the Canary Islands with a new generation record
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East Anglia reaches major milestone with wind farm completion
East Anglia has cemented its position as a major centre for renewable energy with the completion of the East Anglia ONE offshore windfarm – an incredible achievement, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. All 102 Siemens Gamesa offshore wind turbines – situated 43km off the Suffolk coast – are now fully operational, with the capacity to … Continue reading East Anglia reaches major milestone with wind farm completion
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Wind energy in Ecuador, wind farm advances in Huascachaca
The construction of the Minas de Huascachaca Wind Farm (PEMH), which is located in the province of Loja, canton Saraguro, parish San Sebastián Yuluc, is an advance of 49%. The company Electro Generadora del Austro (Elecaustro) is in charge of this work. Its manager, Antonio Borrero, last weekend completed a technical visit to this project, … Continue reading Wind energy in Ecuador, wind farm advances in Huascachaca
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Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
MHI Vestas Offshore Wind confirms that the final of three V164 8.4 MW wind turbines is now generating power to the Portuguese grid. The third and final V164-8.4 MW wind turbine installed on Principle Power’s semi-submersible WindFloat floating platform has now completed testing at the WindFloat Atlantic project site, and is generating clean, renewable wind … Continue reading Full power at first floating wind energy project in continental Europe
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Acciona inaugurates the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic plant in Spain
Guillermo Fernández Vara, President of the Junta (Regional Government) of Extremadura, and ACCIONA President José Manuel Entrecanales today inaugurated the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic solar plant in Spain on the Sierra Brava reservoir (Extremadura). The inauguration ceremony was also attended by Olga García, Regional Minister for Ecological Transition and Sustainability of the Junta de Extremadura, … Continue reading Acciona inaugurates the first grid-connected floating photovoltaic plant in Spain
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Siemens Gamesa appoints Jorge Magalhães to strengthen its technology leadership in Onshore
Siemens Gamesa has appointed Jorge Magalhães as Head of Technology of its Onshore business unit. His arrival bolsters the company’s technology leadership in a competitive industry where innovation is essential to continue lowering the cost of energy with high quality, safe and reliable solutions. Jorge is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of international … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa appoints Jorge Magalhães to strengthen its technology leadership in Onshore
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Wind energy recap, look out for solar
As someone new to the renewable energy industry, this month’s Wind 101 Webinar Series offered an insightful and well-rounded look into the world of wind. From an overview of the market, to wildlife, siting & permitting, I walked away from the series feeling informed and excited to learn more! Below is a recap of my key takeaways. PART I: … Continue reading Wind energy recap, look out for solar
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Offshore Wind Power Now So Cheap It Could Pay Money Back to Consumers – Pivotal to Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
The latest round of offshore wind farms to be built in the UK could reduce household energy bills by producing electricity very cheaply. Renewable energy projects, including onshore and offshore wind and solar farms, have so far been subsidised by government support schemes. This has led to some to complain that clean energy is pushing … Continue reading Offshore Wind Power Now So Cheap It Could Pay Money Back to Consumers – Pivotal to Reach Net-Zero Carbon Emissions
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