Perovskites are a family of materials with a specific crystal structure, named after the mineral with that structure and when used to create solar cells, they have shown potential for high performance and low production costs. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $20 million in funding to advance perovskite solar photovoltaic technologies. Perovskites are … Continue reading Department of Energy announces $20 million to advance Perovskite solar technologies
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Apollo Infrastructure Funds Announce Strategic Investment in US Offshore Wind Developer US Wind Inc.
Apollo Global Management, Inc. (NYSE: APO) (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, “Apollo” or the “Firm”) today announced that certain funds managed by its affiliates (“Apollo Funds”) have made a structured investment in US Wind Inc. (“US Wind”), an offshore wind energy development company. Apollo Funds have committed to invest through convertible debt and equity up … Continue reading Apollo Infrastructure Funds Announce Strategic Investment in US Offshore Wind Developer US Wind Inc.
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Wind energy in Sri Lanka, construction of the largest wind power plant has been completed
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) says that the construction of the Mannar Island Wind Power Plant, the largest wind farm in the country, has been completed. The Chairman of the CEB Vijitha Herath said the plant will generate 100 megawatts of electricity. He added that steps would be taken to add this to the national … Continue reading Wind energy in Sri Lanka, construction of the largest wind power plant has been completed
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Continued expansion of wind energy is critical to jobs
Wind energy is a key technology to Europe’s recovery from COVID-19. New wind projects are cost-competitive and shovel-ready. And to achieve the Green Deal objective of climate neutrality by 2050, Europe needs five times more wind energy than it has today. In its Recovery Strategy the EU Commission encouraged Member States to invest in green … Continue reading Continued expansion of wind energy is critical to jobs
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: Businesses power up with wind
Do you know how much of your day is powered by wind? The answer is probably more than you think! To close out #AmericanWindWeek2020, we’re celebrating our corporate buyers of wind power. And here’s a final reminder to visit AmericanWindWeek.org, follow #AmericanWindWeek and #WindBuildsTheFuture on social media, and check out AWEA’s social press kit. Fortune … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: Businesses power up with wind
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New interactive map of the industrial centers of wind energy in Spain
AEE has produced an interactive map that includes the 227 wind power facilities spread over 16 of the 17 Autonomous Communities. With this tool, in addition to providing useful information about our industrial centers, AEE wants to highlight the role of the Spanish wind power industry as one of the main hubs for wind power … Continue reading New interactive map of the industrial centers of wind energy in Spain
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Energy potential of concentrated solar power for Europe
In the light of the EU 2030 climate & energy framework, MUSTEC (Market uptake of solar thermal electricity through cooperation) aims to explore and propose concrete solutions to overcome the barriers that hinder the deployment of concentrating solar power (CSP) cooperation projects. Concentrated solar power has a high potential in supplying renewable electricity on demand … Continue reading Energy potential of concentrated solar power for Europe
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Opdenergy closes financing with SMBC for 87 million for photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Opdenergy has closed a financing of 103 million dollars (about 87 million euros) with Sumitomo Misui Banking Corporation (SMBC) for two renewable projects in Chile, the group reported. Specifically, the funds obtained will be used for the construction of the La Estrella wind farm, located in the Libertador General Bernardo O’Higgins Region and which will … Continue reading Opdenergy closes financing with SMBC for 87 million for photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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Masdar and EDF Renewables Agree to Partner in Eight Renewable Energy Projects in United States
The clean energy assets include wind energy, solar PV, and battery storage projects with a total combined capacity of 1.6 GW. EDF Renewables North America andMasdar, one of the world’s leading clean energy developers and a subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, today announced Masdar’s second strategic investment in the United States (US) in a deal … Continue reading Masdar and EDF Renewables Agree to Partner in Eight Renewable Energy Projects in United States
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Ørsted’s report for the first half year 2020
Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the interim report for the first half-year (H1) of 2020. Our operating profit (EBITDA) amounted to DKK 9.8 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. Earnings from offshore and onshore wind farms in operation increased by 17% to DKK 8.2 billion driven by ramp-up of power … Continue reading Ørsted’s report for the first half year 2020
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Wind power in Chile, AES hybrid wind farm
The wind farm would have an installed capacity of 350 MW, that is, it would represent 40.6% of the capacity of the generation plant, and would be made up of 50 7 MW wind turbines with a hub height of 170 m and blades of 85 m in length, reaching a rotor diameter of 175 … Continue reading Wind power in Chile, AES hybrid wind farm
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Ceará has the greatest potential in Brazil for offshore wind energy
Of the seven existing offshore wind energy projects in Brazil with wind turbines, four are installed in the state of ceará, which has favorable conditions to attract investment. An unexplored treasure in Brazil. This is how experts currently value offshore wind energy, obtained through the force of the wind at sea. With gigantic power generation … Continue reading Ceará has the greatest potential in Brazil for offshore wind energy
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New RWE achieved strong results for H1 2020
RWE is rigorously pursuing its growth and investment strategy. By year-end, the company will commission new wind and solar farms with a total capacity of 1.3 gigawatts (GW), even though the commissioning of some assets will be deferred to next year due to the coronavirus, especially in the USA. In terms of business performance, RWE … Continue reading New RWE achieved strong results for H1 2020
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power reaches 796 GWh generated in July in Spain, 10% more than last year
Solar thermal energy has reached 796 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity generation in July, which represents 10% more than in the same month last year, according to data from Red Eléctrica (REE) collected by the Spanish Association for Promotion of the Thermosolar Industry (Protermosolar). In addition, this Concentrated Solar Power generation has accounted for 3.57% … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power reaches 796 GWh generated in July in Spain, 10% more than last year
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DNV GL acts as Lenders’ Technical Advisor for financing the largest wind farm in Spain
DNV GL, the world’s largest resource of independent energy experts and certification body, successfully completed a technical due diligence on behalf of Banco de Sabadell S.A. and Bankia S.A for financing the construction of the Gecama wind farm. The project’s 312 MW of total installed capacity is the largest single wind farm in Spain. Gecama … Continue reading DNV GL acts as Lenders’ Technical Advisor for financing the largest wind farm in Spain
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Vestas secures final order for its largest V150-4.2 MW wind turbines project in Germany, as the country’s wind energy market picks up
Demonstrating the slow and stepwise growth that currently characterises the German wind power market as it recovers from a historic low in 2019 due to a lack of permits, Vestas has received its second and final order for the 34 MW Dreieck Spreeau wind farm, located in Brandenburg, eastern Germany. The 8 MW order, placed … Continue reading Vestas secures final order for its largest V150-4.2 MW wind turbines project in Germany, as the country’s wind energy market picks up
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Nordex Group: half-year sales rise to EUR 2 billion, earnings impacted by COVID-19
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) has doubled its sales year-on-year to EUR 2.0 billion in the first half of 2020 (H1 2019: EUR 990.8 million). This rise is due to the significant increase of the activity level. Gross revenue, which also includes changes in inventories, grew to EUR 1,990.0 million (H1 2019: EUR 1,603.6 million). … Continue reading Nordex Group: half-year sales rise to EUR 2 billion, earnings impacted by COVID-19
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GWEC and ECCT sign MoU to drive Taiwan’s offshore wind power development
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop opportunities and areas for cooperation through joint advocacy initiatives and other activities to boost efforts in driving offshore wind farm developments in Taiwan. Both organisations share the view that the promotion and … Continue reading GWEC and ECCT sign MoU to drive Taiwan’s offshore wind power development
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#AmericanWindWeek 2020: Wind powers community investment
We’re on to day four of #AmericanWindWeek 2020, and you can find all the exciting news from the first half of the week by visiting AmericanWindWeek.org, following #AmericanWindWeek and #WindBuildsTheFuture on social media, and checking out AWEA’s social press kit. Today is all about community investment and giving back. The COVID-19 pandemic has presented our … Continue reading #AmericanWindWeek 2020: Wind powers community investment
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Commissioning of the first floating wind energy platform in Santander
The Basque engineering company Saitec has installed its BlueSATH device in its final location in the Abra del Sardinero in Santander The floating marine platform has been transported from the Pontejos de Astander Dock (Astillero, Cantabria), where it was moored for set-up; to its final location, located 800 meters away from the Cantabrian coast. Afterwards, … Continue reading Commissioning of the first floating wind energy platform in Santander
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