Poland generated a record amount of energy from wind in January, with turbines meeting around a third of the country’s electricity needs at times. However, experts note that the figures could be even higher had the government not introduced restrictions in 2016 that have resulted in virtually no new onshore wind investments being launched since … Continue reading Poland generated record amount of electricity from wind power in January
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U.S. surpasses 200 gigawatts of total clean power
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q4 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows the U.S. surpassed more than 200 gigawatts (200,209 MW-ac) of total operating utility-scale clean power capacity in 2021, but significant policy issues continue to hold back growth for the industry and threaten the country’s ability to meet emissions goals. … Continue reading U.S. surpasses 200 gigawatts of total clean power
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RWE and Neptune Energy join forces to accelerate green hydrogen production in Dutch North Sea
RWE and Neptune Energy announced today that they have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop the offshore green hydrogen demonstration project “H2opZee” ahead of 2030. H2opZee is a demonstration project which aims at building 300 to 500 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer capacity far out in the Dutch North Sea, in order to produce green hydrogen … Continue reading RWE and Neptune Energy join forces to accelerate green hydrogen production in Dutch North Sea
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Iberdrola strengthens its leadership by increasing renewable capacity by 9.2% worldwide in 2021
The Iberdrola group has increased its renewable capacity by 9.2% in 2021, to over 38,000 MW ‘green’ – specifically 38.035 MW. The company has commissioned 3.484 MW of new renewables, in line with its strategy based on a decarbonised and competitive economy, as reported today by the company to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its leadership by increasing renewable capacity by 9.2% worldwide in 2021
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Rooftop Solar Power in Uganda
Bridget Kabugho’s eyes light up when she talks about her new business venture. As she peels cassava — starchy root vegetable found in many tropical countries — in front of her house in the Ugandan town of Kasese, she speaks passionately about how she started her own business selling footwear in the village market square … Continue reading Rooftop Solar Power in Uganda
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France sets 40 GW offshore wind energy target
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will have around 40 GW of offshore wind power capacity in operation by 2050. This capacity corresponds to around 50 offshore wind farms. The offshore wind energy target is part of a larger push by France to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050, including the construction of six new … Continue reading France sets 40 GW offshore wind energy target
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Sweden names 3 areas for 20-30 TWh annual offshore wind energy
Sweden presented plans on Tuesday to build offshore wind power plants that will generate 20-30 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year, with an aim to reach 120 TWh at a later stage. The areas are located in the waters both east and west of Sweden. “This way we secure the electricity supply, enable the (energy) transition and … Continue reading Sweden names 3 areas for 20-30 TWh annual offshore wind energy
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PPA for 11 wind farms with more than 170 MW
The PNE Group has achieved another success with the conclusion of further power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind farms with a total nominal capacity of more than 170 MW and an electricity generation volume of approx. 350 GWh. To date, PNE has already successfully negotiated contracts for over 1 TWh of green electricity. A large … Continue reading PPA for 11 wind farms with more than 170 MW
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Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements. These joint comments highlight areas of agreement from leading clean energy companies that would allow timely and … Continue reading Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
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Sulzer Schmid introduces new ultra-portable drone solution for highly flexible wind turbine blade inspections
Sulzer & Schmid Laboratories AG,a Swiss company pioneering UAV technology for wind blade inspections, has launched its new 3DX™ SmartPilot drone solution, specifically developed to enable inspection campaigns in geographies where site access or complex logistical barriers require a quick, highly portable blade inspection solution. Operators can now rely on the 3DX™ SmartPilotto deliver semi-autonomous … Continue reading Sulzer Schmid introduces new ultra-portable drone solution for highly flexible wind turbine blade inspections
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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects in Vattenfall’s proposed Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone have now been approved. The zone will produce enough power annually for the equivalent of 3.9million UK homes, with Norfolk … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
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Outokumpu Oyj increases wind power
Outokumpu has signed a 10-year power supply agreement for renewable wind power with Swiss electricity producer Alpiq. The amount of contracted wind power energy corresponds to over 60% of Outokumpu’s electricity consumption at its production sites in Germany. According to the agreement, deliveries will begin in January 2023. Increasing the share of low-carbon electricity is … Continue reading Outokumpu Oyj increases wind power
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Iberdrola, committed to the insertion of women in scientific careers
The electricity company develops training programmes for women in these disciplines in the countries where it is present: Spain, the United States, Mexico, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Iberdrola is committed to promoting the presence of women in careers related to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). For this reason, the electricity company is developing … Continue reading Iberdrola, committed to the insertion of women in scientific careers
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2022 may be a critical year for wind energy
Both GE and Siemens lost revenue from wind turbine sales last year, so what’s going on in the world of wind power? Can we expect better results this year? With Germany and other developed renewable energy regions experiencing low wind speeds in 2021, many are wondering if wind is the reliable form of energy that … Continue reading 2022 may be a critical year for wind energy
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World Bank highlights the great potential in wind energy in Colombia
Due to the enormous potential of Colombia in the development of wind energy, the World Bank Group designed a roadmap that projects the potential role that this offshore wind power activity can play in the energy sector in the medium and long term in Colombia. It provides recommendations on the next steps in terms of … Continue reading World Bank highlights the great potential in wind energy in Colombia
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Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
A team from the UNIGE and Empa demonstrate that a mix of photovoltaic and wind power is optimal for reducing the carbon footprint of Swiss electricity consumption. How can we reduce the carbon footprint of electricity consumption in Switzerland? The country relies on electricity imports from fossil fuel power plants, which are major emitters of … Continue reading Solar and wind power are key to decarbonizing Switzerland
Continue readingColombia will have its roadmap to produce wind energy in the sea
Next March, the Ministry of Mines and Energy will publish the roadmap that Colombia must follow to make offshore wind power generation a reality in the medium term. To date, Danish companies such as Orsted and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners have expressed interest in developing this type of project in the country. The Minister of Mines … Continue reading Colombia will have its roadmap to produce wind energy in the sea
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Ørsted and Eversource joint venture takes final investment decision on New York’s South Fork Wind Offshore Wind Farm
South Fork Wind, a 50-50 joint venture between Ørsted and Eversource, has taken final investment decision (FID) on the project that will be New York’s first offshore wind farm. The final investment decision codifies the companies’ commitment to the 130 MW offshore wind project. Today’s announcement comes as US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, … Continue reading Ørsted and Eversource joint venture takes final investment decision on New York’s South Fork Wind Offshore Wind Farm
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UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
The UK Government has today, Friday, awarded planning consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm. Consent for Norfolk Vanguard follows consent for sister project Norfolk Boreas. The decision completes consent for the entire Norfolk Offshore Wind Zone. The 3.6 GW Norfolk Zone boosts Government plans for 40GW of offshore wind by 2030. Both projects … Continue reading UK Government grants consent for Vattenfall’s Norfolk Vanguard Offshore Wind Farm
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RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its F.E.W Baltic II wind farm
RWE, one of the world’s leading companies in offshore wind, is further progressing with developing F.E.W. Baltic II, one of the first offshore wind farms in the Polish Baltic Sea. RWE selected Atlantique Offshore Energy, the marine energy business unit of the French company Chantiers de l’Atlantique, for engineering, procuring, constructing, installing and commissioning of … Continue reading RWE chooses Chantiers de l’Atlantique as key supplier for its F.E.W Baltic II wind farm
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