The federal decree published in January with laws for offshore wind projects encouraged the sector and Brazil shows potential for world leadership.Brazil’s nascent offshore wind market is far from complete and the country has more potential to be a world leader in the segment. A publication of Decree 10,946/2022, of January 25, with guidelines for … Continue reading Offshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil
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The EU asks to speed up offshore wind power
Europe’s dependence on Russia for natural gas and oil, in the Ukraine crisis, demonstrates the need to boost offshore wind power. The process of energy transition in which the planet is immersed reveals often contradictory situations. The EU asks that these offshore wind farms as the only way to ensure goodbye to fossil fuels, say … Continue reading The EU asks to speed up offshore wind power
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Oman ranks third in MENA for renewable energy transition
ished by Bloomberg. Climatescope is a market assessment and an index that evaluates the conditions for energy transition investment globally and the ability to attract capital for low-carbon technologies while building a greener economy. It also provides a snapshot of where clean energy policies and financing stand today and a guide to what can happen … Continue reading Oman ranks third in MENA for renewable energy transition
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Hydrogen – How exactly does this fuel of the future work?
Hydrogen – How exactly does this fuel of the future work? Hydrogen is a naturally occurring chemical element that can be found in almost unlimited quantities. It is 14 times lighter than air, can be combusted without producing any CO2 emissions and is not self-ignitious, corrosive or radioactive. In order to use its energy content, … Continue reading Hydrogen – How exactly does this fuel of the future work?
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State guarantees for PPA with electrointensive consumers
The guarantees by the State to facilitate PPA for electro?intensive consumers at competitive prices with renewable energy projects are already available. CESCE, the managing agent of these guarantees, offers insurance both to the financial entities that issue guarantees for electro?intensive consumers and to the sellers of the energy in the PPA. In the Spanish version … Continue reading State guarantees for PPA with electrointensive consumers
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Five things to know about the in Wind Energy program
The Women in Wind program has been running since 2019, helping accelerate the careers of women in the wind industry. Mentees have come from all parts of the globe – Vietnam to Russia, Brazil to Kenya… There have been many different voices in the scheme, helping build a global network of professionals in the wind industry. … Continue reading Five things to know about the in Wind Energy program
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Tenaris to invest $190 million on new wind farm in Argentina
Tenaris will spend $190 million on the construction of a new Argentine wind farm expected to come online by mid-2023, the company said in a statement on Thursday. The nearly 101 megawatt project will be built in the city of Adolfo Gonzales Chaves in Buenos Aires province and generate 509 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity … Continue reading Tenaris to invest $190 million on new wind farm in Argentina
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DNV technical advisor to aid electric vehicle growth plans in UK and Republic of Ireland
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has acted as technical advisor to Zenob? Energy as it secured a GBP 241 million structured finance deal to expand its electric vehicle (EV) offering. DNV conducted independent technical due diligence of Zenob? Energy’s portfolio of 430 electric buses and depots in the UK and Republic of … Continue reading DNV technical advisor to aid electric vehicle growth plans in UK and Republic of Ireland
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The auction of renewable energy PPA with electro?intensive consumers
The current situation of high prices in the energy markets is having a particularly serious effect on electro?intensive consumers. For secure coverage they need PPA at competitive prices. Fernando Soto, Director?General of AEGE, explained in a webinar organised by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting the auction that are organising to close PPA between renewable energy projects and … Continue reading The auction of renewable energy PPA with electro?intensive consumers
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HYBRIT: A unique hydrogen storage facility in Luleå is taking shape
Construction of the rock cavern storage facility for fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå has reached the halfway point. Right now the steel lining is being installed inside Svartöberget. The storage facility, which will be an important part of the value chain for fossil-free iron and steel production, is planned to be in operation by the summer. … Continue reading HYBRIT: A unique hydrogen storage facility in Luleå is taking shape
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European electricity markets down in the second week of February thanks to solar energy and gas prices
In the second week of February, spot and futures European electricity markets prices had a mostly downward behaviour. The drop in gas prices as well as lower demand and higher solar energy production in most markets favoured this trend. During the week negative hourly prices were registered in the Belgian market and the lowest since … Continue reading European electricity markets down in the second week of February thanks to solar energy and gas prices
Continue readingA Green Recovery powered by wind can create over 2.2 million jobs in five countries
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Capturing Green Recovery Opportunities from Wind Power in Developing Economies. The report, written in collaboration with BVG Associates, highlights the vast and largely untapped socioeconomic and environmental opportunities which could be unlocked by wind energy in a group of developing economies from 2022-2026. Five emerging economies in … Continue reading A Green Recovery powered by wind can create over 2.2 million jobs in five countries
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Acciona Energía enters the wind power sector in Peru with 131MW
ACCIONA Energía will invest around US$180m (€158m) in the new wind farm located in San Juan de Marcona, Ica region. ACCIONA Energía, the world’s largest 100% renewable energy company, is embarking on its first project in Peru with the construction of a 131.1 MW wind farm in San Juan de Marcona, in the Ica region. … Continue reading Acciona Energía enters the wind power sector in Peru with 131MW
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Iberdrola inaugurates the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles in southern Europe
The company, in partnership with Porsche, plans to boost electric mobility by setting up 35 ultra-fast charging stations, which will enable Iberdrola to expand its charging network, the most powerful in Spain. Iberdrola has inaugurated the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles that currently exists in southern Europe. Located in a strategic location on … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles in southern Europe
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Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Capturing Green Recovery Opportunities from Wind Power in Developing Economies. The report, written in collaboration with BVG Associates, highlights the vast and largely untapped socioeconomic and environmental opportunities which could be unlocked by wind energy in a group of developing economies from 2022-2026. The report focuses … Continue reading Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs
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Norway announces first offshore wind power auction
Last week the Norwegian Government announced that they will hold the country’s first offshore wind auction in the second half of 2022. The auction will have a total capacity of 1.5 GW. Further offshore wind auctions will follow. Despite the announcement, the Norwegian wind industry is not completely content. Norway is blessed with ideal conditions … Continue reading Norway announces first offshore wind power auction
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The three wind power plants of Enel Green Power Spain in Cuenca, in full activity
The three wind power plants that Endesa’s renewable subsidiary, Enel Green Power Spain, is building in Cuenca are already fully operational, with more than 120 professionals working in Campillo I, II, III, in the Cuenca towns of Campillo de Altobuey, Enguídanos, Puebla del Salvador, Minglanilla, Castillejo de Iniesta and Iniesta. In total, the plant will … Continue reading The three wind power plants of Enel Green Power Spain in Cuenca, in full activity
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Iberdrola will invest 10,000 million dollars in offshore wind power in Massachusetts
The chairman of the energy group has met with the governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, to detail his commitment to offshore wind power. Iberdrola continues to strengthen its global leadership in the offshore wind sector, this time in Massachusetts. The group will invest more than US$ 10 billion in the development of three offshore wind … Continue reading Iberdrola will invest 10,000 million dollars in offshore wind power in Massachusetts
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EDP Renewables net profit rises 18% to 655 million euros in 2021
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, has achieved a net profit of 655 million in 2021, 18% more than in the previous year. At the end of 2021, the company manages a portfolio of 13.6 GW, of which 12.5 GW are consolidated and 1.1 GW equity consolidated (Spain, Portugal, USA … Continue reading EDP Renewables net profit rises 18% to 655 million euros in 2021
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Clean Energy in America Reaches Milestone in 2021, But Installation Pace Must Accelerate to Reach Emissions Goals
The quarterly results are in: utility-scale solar and battery storage set annual installation records in 2021, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s newly released Clean Power Quarterly Fourth Quarter 2021 Report. While clean energy capacity passed the major milestone of 200 gigawatts (GW) – enough to support the energy needs of almost 2 … Continue reading Clean Energy in America Reaches Milestone in 2021, But Installation Pace Must Accelerate to Reach Emissions Goals
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