In the third week of March, gas prices fell, dragging European electricity markets prices, which moved away from the highs registered in the second week of the month. Even so, the weekly average exceeded €200/MWh in most markets. During the weekend, when the demand is lower, negative prices were reached in some markets due to … Continue reading Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in europe
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GE Renewable Energy selected by OX2 to supply 24 Cypress wind turbines to the 146 MW Klevberget wind farm
GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by OX2 as the supplier for the 146 MW Klevberget wind farm, located in Ånge, Sweden. The project, which will use 24 turbines from GE’s Cypress onshore wind platform, represents GE’s fifth Cypress project with OX2 and includes a 35-year full-service contract. The Swedish wind … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy selected by OX2 to supply 24 Cypress wind turbines to the 146 MW Klevberget wind farm
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Nordex continues to grow in 2021 with consolidated sales of EUR 5.4 billion
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) today announced that it successfully maintained its growth trajectory in 2021, despite inflationary pressures and significant disruptions of the global supply chains in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company increased its production to more than 6 GW, boosted installations by 20 percent and achieved sales of EUR 5.4 … Continue reading Nordex continues to grow in 2021 with consolidated sales of EUR 5.4 billion
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Vestas obtains an order for 103 MW of wind power with Tenaris in Argentina
In association with Tenaris, Vestas secured a 103 MW deal for the Buena Ventura wind farm in the Province of Buenos Aires, in Argentina. The project will have 24 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in operational mode of 4.3 MW that Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas obtains an order for 103 MW of wind power with Tenaris in Argentina
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1,400 tonne substation for RWE Kaskasi wind farm installed
Installation of wind turbine foundations and transition pieces underway. Test of innovative foundation solutions and recyclable rotor blades. 342-megawatt wind farm to supply green electricity to over 400,000 households. Kaskasi is RWE’s sixth wind farm off the German coast, the 342 megawatt project is being built 35 kilometres north of the island of Heligoland and … Continue reading 1,400 tonne substation for RWE Kaskasi wind farm installed
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CRUL and IRENA Sign Partnership to Promote Research on Renewable Energy
The Lazio Region Universities Coordination Committee (CRUL) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a new partnership aimed at developing joint research on how to boost renewable energy as a key element in energy transition. The research will focus, among others on bioenergy, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean, solar … Continue reading CRUL and IRENA Sign Partnership to Promote Research on Renewable Energy
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Ørsted partners with AXA IM Alts and Crédit Agricole Assurances on Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement to divest a 50 % ownership stake in its 1.3 GW Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the UK to a consortium comprising AXA IM Alts, acting on behalf of clients, and Crédit Agricole Assurances. Hornsea 2 is currently under construction and will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm … Continue reading Ørsted partners with AXA IM Alts and Crédit Agricole Assurances on Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm
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ACP Challenges Biden Administration Decision to Approve New Duties on Solar Equipment
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) expressed profound disappointment in today’s decision by the Biden administration to initiate a new anti-circumvention case that will lead to new duties on solar panels and cells assembled by allied trading partners from Southeast Asia. ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement: “The Department of Commerce’s decision today … Continue reading ACP Challenges Biden Administration Decision to Approve New Duties on Solar Equipment
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Energy bill discounts for people who live near wind farms could be used to boost renewable power
Families living near windfarms may get discounts on their energy bills under Government plans to encourage more renewable electricity. Boris Johnson is planning to publish the UK’s energy security strategy next week in a bid to reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. The strategy will be … Continue reading Energy bill discounts for people who live near wind farms could be used to boost renewable power
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China’s first one-gigawatt offshore wind power project exceeds 1 billion kilowatt-hours
Electricity generation from China’s first gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm has exceeded 1 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh).The Shapa wind power project was first connected to the grid at full capacity on December 25, 2021, with a total installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts. Since then, it has produced more than 1,000 million kWh of clean electricity, enough … Continue reading China’s first one-gigawatt offshore wind power project exceeds 1 billion kilowatt-hours
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GE Renewable Energy awarded contract by SPIC Brasil for São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant modernization
Located in the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás in Brazil, São Simão hydroelectric plant has 1,710 MW of installed capacity, enough to supply 6 million homes Scope of the project includes six generating units and auxiliary systems of the hydroelectric plant. Execution of the project will require components and services from other companies, generating … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy awarded contract by SPIC Brasil for São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant modernization
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ACP Statement on Carolina Long Bay Offshore Wind Auction Announcement
American Clean Power Association Vice President for Offshore Wind Josh Kaplowitz today issued the following statement after the Department of Interior announced that it has completed its environmental review of the Carolina Long Bay offshore wind energy area, and will hold an auction for two lease areas off the North Carolina and South Carolina coasts on May 11, 2022: … Continue reading ACP Statement on Carolina Long Bay Offshore Wind Auction Announcement
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US to Auction Offshore Wind Power Rights in the Carolinas
The federal government plans to auction off the rights to produce power from wind energy in two areas offshore of North Carolina and South Carolina.The Department of the Interior says the leases are part of President Joe Biden’s goal of increasing clean energy generation. The sites being put up for auction on May 11 are … Continue reading US to Auction Offshore Wind Power Rights in the Carolinas
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Vestas obtains an order for 36 MW of wind power in the United Kingdom
Vestas has secured a 36 MW order from Scottish developer Muirhall Energy Limited for the Greengairs East wind farm. Vestas will supply and install eight V136-4.5 MW wind turbines at the Greengairs Wind Farm located near Caldercruix, North Lanarkshire in Scotland. “We are pleased to begin our partnership with Muirhall Energy with Greengairs East, the … Continue reading Vestas obtains an order for 36 MW of wind power in the United Kingdom
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Hydrogen fast track: OGE and RWE present national infrastructure concept “H2ercules”
Germany is facing tremendous challenges in the decarbonisation and diversification of its energy supply. Quick solutions that will ensure security of supply as well as support the path towards climate neutrality are needed. In this context it is essential to ramp up the hydrogen economy as quickly as possible. In order to speed up the … Continue reading Hydrogen fast track: OGE and RWE present national infrastructure concept “H2ercules”
Continue readingVestas secures 51 MW wind order from O2 Power in India
Vestas has secured a 51 MW order from O2 Power Private Limited for a wind power project located in Karnataka, India. As part of the contract, Vestas supplies, installs and commissions a total of 23 V120-2.2 MW wind turbines to O2 Power. “O2 Power is one of the fastest growing renewable energy companies in India, … Continue reading Vestas secures 51 MW wind order from O2 Power in India
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Optimizing Photovoltaic plant returns by adding Concentrated Solar Power
Photovoltaic (PV) solar power is undoubtedly one of the marvels of modern energy generation. Crystalline solar PV panels have become synonymous with clean energy around the world, from the rooftops of Germany to the massive solar farms of the Middle East. As the industry body SolarPower Europe observed in its 2021 Global Market Outlook, “The … Continue reading Optimizing Photovoltaic plant returns by adding Concentrated Solar Power
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RWE’s Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund makes first awards to local businesses
RWE’s largest onshore wind farm in the UK, Clocaenog Forest (96MW) near Denbigh, has made its first awards to local businesses. The fund will open for applications from businesses once a year – a first for the Wales renewable energy leader. The wind farm’s community fund is already the largest to be delivered from any … Continue reading RWE’s Clocaenog Forest Wind Farm community fund makes first awards to local businesses
Continue readingEuropean electricity markets prices moved away from the highs after the drop in gas prices
In the third week of March, gas prices fell, dragging European electricity markets prices, which moved away from the highs registered in the second week of the month. Even so, the weekly average exceeded €200/MWh in most markets. During the weekend, when the demand is lower, negative prices were reached in some markets due to … Continue reading European electricity markets prices moved away from the highs after the drop in gas prices
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Jochen Eickholt, ratified as executive director of the wind power company Siemens Gamesa
The company is working under new leadership to return to profitability and deliver the full potential of wind power necessary to address the challenges of the climate emergency and energy security. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy held its 2022 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting today in Bilbao. At the meeting, shareholders approved all items on the agenda, … Continue reading Jochen Eickholt, ratified as executive director of the wind power company Siemens Gamesa
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