Following a year of record clean power installations in 2020, the pace of growth has continued into 2021 with the second quarter reaching a record high commissioning rate. Last quarter saw 5,620 MW of new wind, solar and energy storage capacity brought online across the country. This represents the highest second quarter on record and a 13 percent increase over 2020’s second quarter volume. Impressively, this brings the first half of the … Continue reading Clean power at record levels midway into the year
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DNV updates standard for floating wind turbine structures to allow for cost reduction and optimization
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has updated the DNV-ST-0119 standard for floating wind turbine structures. The updated standard includes numerous technical improvements that allow the industry to further optimize floating wind turbine structures while maintaining a sufficient level of safety. The main change is a completely revised section on floating stability. In … Continue reading DNV updates standard for floating wind turbine structures to allow for cost reduction and optimization
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U.S. added 5,620 MW of wind energy, solar power and battery storage in 2Q
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q2 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows that U.S. project developers commissioned 5,620 MW of clean power capacity in the second quarter of 2021, a 13 percent increase over 2020’s second quarter volume. Additions for the first half of 2021 totaled 9,915 MW, the highest record … Continue reading U.S. added 5,620 MW of wind energy, solar power and battery storage in 2Q
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Kansai EPCO and RWE team up for floating offshore wind energy in Japan
Kansai Electric Power (Kansai EPCO) and RWE Renewables (RWE) have signed an agreement to jointly study the feasibility of a large-scale floating offshore wind project off the Japanese coast. The two companies agreed to further strengthen their existing relationship and leverage the complementary strengths of both companies, in support of Japan’s goal of achieving carbon … Continue reading Kansai EPCO and RWE team up for floating offshore wind energy in Japan
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Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm to be inaugurated on September 6th
His Royal Highness the Danish Crown Prince and the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs Simon Kollerup will inaugurate Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm Kriegers Flak in the Baltic Sea. All 72 offshore wind turbines are in place to supply fossil-free power at Vattenfall’s newest and to date largest offshore wind farm, Kriegers … Continue reading Scandinavia’s largest offshore wind farm to be inaugurated on September 6th
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ACP brings together leaders in O&M and Safety
The ACP Operations & Maintenance and Safety Virtual Summit kicks off today! This important industry event is where leaders in the field connect to recognize unique challenges and identify solutions in health and safety, operations and maintenance, workforce training and development, and quality assurance. Special thanks to our program chairs, Carla Holly, Director, Regulatory Compliance, BP Wind Energy and Early Jr. … Continue reading ACP brings together leaders in O&M and Safety
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American Clean Power Association to further expand with U.S. Energy Storage Association merger
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA) today announced that ESA’s member companies approved the merger to join ACP effective January 1, 2022. “We are thrilled the member companies at the U.S. Energy Storage Association (ESA) have endorsed the planned merger with ACP. This will enhance our ability to … Continue reading American Clean Power Association to further expand with U.S. Energy Storage Association merger
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Naftogaz and RWE sign memorandum of understanding on hydrogen
NJSC Naftogaz of Ukraine and German energy trading company RWE Supply & Trading have signed a memorandum of understanding. Both companies agree to explore mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities along the full value chain of green hydrogen and its derivatives like ammonia produced in Ukraine. This includes the development of green hydrogen and ammonia production and … Continue reading Naftogaz and RWE sign memorandum of understanding on hydrogen
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How Solar Water Heaters Industry Benefits the Local Economy
Heating and cooling account for nearly half of global final energy consumption, but most of the energy use is currently generated from fossil fuels. With the declining costs of renewable energy, solar has become especially attractive for water heating. Just like other renewable energy technologies, solar water heaters have a role to reduce greenhouse gas … Continue reading How Solar Water Heaters Industry Benefits the Local Economy
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MingYang Smart Energy launches new 16 MW offshore wind turbine
Offshore wind is undergoing transformational improvement as a key solution to the energy transition. The continuous iteration and evolution of wind turbine technology have enabled developers to venture into deeper waters and to tap into further wind resources. The company is always motivated to drive this trend through innovation, and has reached a new milestone … Continue reading MingYang Smart Energy launches new 16 MW offshore wind turbine
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The mayor of Lebrija visits the Loma de los Pinos wind farm, which Capital Energy is building
This renewable wind energy facility is expected to start operating during the first half of 2022 The councilor has been accompanied in said act by the regional director of the company in Andalusia, Salvador Caro; the first deputy mayor of the aforementioned municipality, David Pérez; and the Town Planning delegate, Antonio MarchalLoma de los Pinos … Continue reading The mayor of Lebrija visits the Loma de los Pinos wind farm, which Capital Energy is building
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Iberdrola, ranked on the FTSE4Good index since 2009
The group chaired by Ignacio Galán has met the demanding requirements of this sustainability benchmark for another year. For another year, Iberdrola has been included in the prestigious international index FTSE4Good, designed to facilitate investment into the most sustainable companies in the world, taking environmental, sustainability and governance (ESG) criteria as a reference. The company … Continue reading Iberdrola, ranked on the FTSE4Good index since 2009
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Vietnam targets 21,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2045
Vietnam is striving to produce about 3,000 – 5,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2030 and 21,000 MW by 2045. Addressing a webinar on August 18, Chairman of the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) Phan Xuan Dung said the country will benefit from the development of offshore wind power, whose cost … Continue reading Vietnam targets 21,000 MW of offshore wind power by 2045
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Point of no return or opportunity to consolidate a new path?
Opinion article by Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio S. Galán, published in ‘Expansión’ on August 19. A few days ago, the sixth report by the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change was published. It was based on 14,000 research articles, involved 234 scientists from 65 countries and incorporated 78,000 comments. Thanks to advances in climate science, … Continue reading Point of no return or opportunity to consolidate a new path?
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YPF will open the Cañadón León wind farm at the end of 2021
The company Yacimiento Petroliferos Fiscales (YPF) of Argentina reported that at the end of 2021 the Cañadón León wind farm will begin to operate, in the province of Santa Cruz, with which 37% of the company’s electricity demand will be covered by renewable energy.The company added that it has renewable wind energy contracts for a … Continue reading YPF will open the Cañadón León wind farm at the end of 2021
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Dubai to build UAE’s first wind farm
DEWA has already identified the location for a wind farm and actual wind speed for a full year is currently being measured using a 150-metre metal tower. Dubai has launched a project to study the feasibility of generating electricity by utilising wind energy in Hatta. The project was launched Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, … Continue reading Dubai to build UAE’s first wind farm
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HYBRIT: The world’s first fossil-free steel ready for delivery
SSAB has now manufactured the first fossil-free steel in the world and delivered it to a customer. The test delivery is an important step toward a fully fossil-free iron and steel production value chain and a milestone for the HYBRIT partnership between SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall. In July, SSAB Oxelösund rolled the first steel produced … Continue reading HYBRIT: The world’s first fossil-free steel ready for delivery
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Construction Costs Of US Onshore Wind Turbines Drop 27% In 6 Years
A surge in wind turbine installation in the US “Wind Belt” coincided with a 27 percent decline in average costs to build and install the emission-free power source throughout the United States during a six-year period ending in 2019, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday. “The average U.S. construction cost for onshore wind … Continue reading Construction Costs Of US Onshore Wind Turbines Drop 27% In 6 Years
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Spain plans tender for 3.3 GW of solar and wind power
The Spanish government on Tuesday announced a tender for 3.3 GW of renewable energy capacity to be held in October with a focus on projects with accelerated execution timelines. Of the total targeted capacity, 1,500 MW is set aside for onshore wind energy and 700 MW for solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. Neutral-technology and distributed solar … Continue reading Spain plans tender for 3.3 GW of solar and wind power
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Iberdrola commissions the Herrera II wind energy complex
The onshore wind farm has the most powerful wind turbines in Spain, with 4.5 MW unit capacity, almost seven times more than the first machines installed two decades ago. A total of 800 local workers and numerous national suppliers have been involved in the construction of the project. The complex will produce enough clean energy … Continue reading Iberdrola commissions the Herrera II wind energy complex
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