Wind turbines to feature a combined installed capacity of 22.8 megawatts. Green electricity for over 13,000 homes. Collaboration with local citizens’ energy cooperative. Construction of RWE’s next German onshore wind farm, the 22.8-megawatt Sandbostel-Bevern project in Lower Saxony, has commenced. A total of four Nordex wind turbines are being erected in the Rotenburg (Wümme) district, … Continue reading More wind power for Lower Saxony: RWE is constructing Sandbostel-Bevern wind farm
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Siemens Gamesa named one of the most sustainable companies by the Sustainability Yearbook 2021
The company has been included in the Sustainability Yearbook, with a Bronze Class designation thanks to its high score (#2 out of 126 companies in the sector). The report produced annually by S&P recognizes the efforts of companies around the world in the area of sustainability. Siemens Gamesa is thrilled to be featured once again … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa named one of the most sustainable companies by the Sustainability Yearbook 2021
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Wind powers change in England’s industrial heartland
On the banks of the River Humber in northern England, the winds of change are blowing through Hull, where factory workers busily craft wind turbine blades in a green revolution. Hull, known for a once-thriving fishing industry, the poet Philip Larkin, rugby league, and the city’s eponymous football club recently bought by Turkish TV personality … Continue reading Wind powers change in England’s industrial heartland
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RWE’s preliminary earnings for fiscal 2021 exceed outlook
RWE’s operational performance in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 exceeded expectations. In particular, the Hydro/Biomass/Gas segment as well as Supply & Trading performed far better towards year end than assumed. Overall, it resulted in an outperformance of the outlook for fiscal 2021, based on preliminary figures. RWE Group’s adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, … Continue reading RWE’s preliminary earnings for fiscal 2021 exceed outlook
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Innergex Renewable Energy acquires 332 MW of wind power in Chile
Innergex Energía Renovable Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Company”) announces that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of the common shares of Aela Generación S.A. and Aela Energía SpA (both known as “Aela”), a 332 MW portfolio comprised of three recently built and operating wind assets in Chile for a purchase price … Continue reading Innergex Renewable Energy acquires 332 MW of wind power in Chile
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Partnership behind ‘Green Fuels for Denmark’ accelerates project and investigates production of green jet fuel by 2025
As a result of the increased Danish ambitions within Power-to-X, the partnership behind the Power-to-X flagship project ‘Green Fuels for Denmark’ in Copenhagen has decided to bring forward parts of the project in order to produce green fuels for heavy transport two years earlier than previously planned. Specifically, the partnership has decided to bring forward … Continue reading Partnership behind ‘Green Fuels for Denmark’ accelerates project and investigates production of green jet fuel by 2025
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American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden’s extension of Section 201 exclusion on solar panel tariffs
American Clean Power Association CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement today after the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to extend the Section 201 exclusion currently in place on tariffs on imported bifacial solar panels: “As the nation’s leading voice for clean energy project development, we applaud President Biden’s decision today on a crucial issue facing the … Continue reading American Clean Power Association applauds President Biden’s extension of Section 201 exclusion on solar panel tariffs
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EDP Renewables has been awarded 39MW of wind power in Italy
The new wind farm, located in the region of Sicily, will start operating in 2023. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, has been awarded 39MW of wind power in the seventh auction called by the Italian government through the Gestora de Servizi Energie (GSE). The new wind farm, located in … Continue reading EDP Renewables has been awarded 39MW of wind power in Italy
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GE Will Recycle Wind Turbine Blades In Spain
Wind power is a fast-growing source of renewable energy, but that doesn’t mean the industry isn’t trying to lower its carbon footprint. One way to do it involves recycling wind turbine blades. Last year, GE Renewable Energy signed preliminary agreements with German and French-Swiss companies to dismantle, shred and co-process the blades from some of … Continue reading GE Will Recycle Wind Turbine Blades In Spain
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American Clean Power Association Announces Board Officers for 2022
Now entering its second year as the leading trade organization representing the renewable energy industry, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced its newly elected Board Officers for 2022. “We are pleased to have such a strong leadership team of officers leading the ACP Board of Directors. They will play a critical role in assuring … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Announces Board Officers for 2022
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January 2022: A month of macrovolatility in the European electricity markets
In January, the average price of the European electricity markets exceeded €165/MWh in most cases. These prices were lower than those of December but much higher than those of January 2021. During the month there were hours with negative values in some markets and others with very high values, as in the British case where … Continue reading January 2022: A month of macrovolatility in the European electricity markets
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Hyperlight Energy signs license with NREL for Concentrated Solar Power receiver that replaces steel with plastic
Improved receiver design is part of company’s technical roadmap, pushing up the performance curve while maintaining world-leading low cost. Hyperlight Energy, a developer of Hylux™, the world’s lowest-cost concentrated solar power (CSP) technology, today announced that it has signed an exclusive license agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for … Continue reading Hyperlight Energy signs license with NREL for Concentrated Solar Power receiver that replaces steel with plastic
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Brazil’s BNDES will invest $117 million for wind farms construction
Brazilian state development bank BNDES said on Wednesday it will finance up to $117 million (655 million reais) for the construction of seven wind farms in the northern state of Bahia. Located in the Ventos de São Vítor Wind Complex in the semi-arid area of the state, BNDES said the investment is part of its … Continue reading Brazil’s BNDES will invest $117 million for wind farms construction
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Louisiana sets 5 GW offshore wind power goal
The target has been set out within the state’s Climate Action Plan, intended to complement ongoing efforts to implement the state’s Coastal Master Plan, which serves as a model around the world for comprehensively adapting to the impacts of climate change, and other ongoing efforts of the state. The Climate Action Plan stated: “Given the … Continue reading Louisiana sets 5 GW offshore wind power goal
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Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant showcased at Dubai Expo on Spain Day
Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant for industrial use has attracted all the attention at the Dubai Expo on Spain Day. The project, developed by Iberdrola and located in the Spanish pavilion, was visited by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, who presided over the day. The plant is being finalised in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). With an … Continue reading Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant showcased at Dubai Expo on Spain Day
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa’s performance still challenged by market dynamics
Supply chain disruptions and challenges during the launch of the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform impact financial performance. Services continues with a solid performance and Offshore maintains its leadership position. The wind turbine order book increased by 12% y/y to 33,604 million euros, with an 8% increase in order intake in the quarter. The commitments agreed … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s performance still challenged by market dynamics
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Jochen Eickholt to replace Andreas Nauen as CEO of Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has appointed Jochen Eickholt, a member of the executive board at Siemens Energy as its Chief Executive Officer. Eickholt will take the reins at Siemens Gamesa on March 1, replacing Andreas Nauen. “Siemens Gamesa is experiencing significant challenges in its Onshore business in a very difficult market and we have appointed … Continue reading Jochen Eickholt to replace Andreas Nauen as CEO of Siemens Gamesa
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Green hydrogen train will become a reality thanks to Iberdrola and CAF
They sign an agreement whose main objective is the global promotion of emission-free green hydrogen rail transport. Millán García-Tola: “This alliance reinforces Iberdrola’s commitment to decarbonisation”. Iberdrola and the CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) group have formed an alliance to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway sector and in passenger … Continue reading Green hydrogen train will become a reality thanks to Iberdrola and CAF
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Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in Europe
January 2022: A month of macrovolatility in the European electricity markets. In January, the average price of the European electricity markets exceeded €165/MWh in most cases. These prices were lower than those of December but much higher than those of January 2021. During the month there were hours with negative values in some markets and … Continue reading Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in Europe
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Wind power generated 22.1% in January in Spain
Renewables covered 40% of the electricity demand, adding wind energy, hydraulic, biomass, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic.The national electricity demand for the month of January is estimated at 22,704 GWh, 5% lower than that registered in January 2021. If the effects of the calendar and temperatures are taken into account, the figure is 3.2% lower … Continue reading Wind power generated 22.1% in January in Spain
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