In the first week of April, the photovoltaic energy broke records in the Spanish, French and Italian markets. This technology and the wind energy contributed to lower the prices of most European electricity markets. Negative values or the lowest in recent months were registered in several of them. Gas prices fell, also favouring the drop … Continue reading Photovoltaic broke records and together with wind energy lowered European electricity markets prices
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Capital Energy develops the Los Corrales wind farm with 85 MW
The company signs an agreement with the Ujué City Council linked to the commissioning of the Los Corrales wind farm, which will have a capacity of 85 MWThe company and the council will promote actions tailored to the needs of Ujué and that will be framed within specific lines of action, such as the improvement … Continue reading Capital Energy develops the Los Corrales wind farm with 85 MW
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RWE targets up to 1.5 billion Euros gross investments by 2030 to help deliver Ireland’s net zero ambitions
RWE, a global leader in renewable energy with a clear ambition to be carbon neutral by 2040, is committed to investing €50 billion gross through to 2030 to expand its powerful and green generation capacity to 50 gigawatts, with up to €1.5 billion gross already earmarked for Ireland through current projects being developed. The company … Continue reading RWE targets up to 1.5 billion Euros gross investments by 2030 to help deliver Ireland’s net zero ambitions
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Nordex receives order for 131 MW of wind power from Peru
At the end of March, the Spanish project developer Acciona Energía placed an order with the Nordex Group for 131 MW in Peru. The Nordex Group will supply 23 N163/5.X wind turbines of the Delta4000 series for the “San Juan de Marcona” wind farm. The project is Peru’s first order for this type of turbine … Continue reading Nordex receives order for 131 MW of wind power from Peru
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Enel Green Power and Sapio sign an agreement to supply green hydrogen produced by NextHy in Sicily
Activating a supply of green hydrogen produced using renewable energy from the Carlentini wind farm in eastern Sicily is the focus of the agreement signed by Enel Green Power and Sapio. The agreement provides for the sale to Sapio of the green hydrogen that will be produced, stored and made available from 2023 at the … Continue reading Enel Green Power and Sapio sign an agreement to supply green hydrogen produced by NextHy in Sicily
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Nordex Group impacted by cyber security incident
The Nordex Group detected a cyber security incident on 31 March 2022, and in response initiated security protocols, immediately shutting down various IT systemsacross different business units.To safeguard customer assets, remote access from Nordex Group IT infrastructure was disabled for turbines under contract. Nordex turbines continued operating without restrictions and wind farm communication with grid … Continue reading Nordex Group impacted by cyber security incident
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GWEC and GWO sign two-year deal to power the global wind energy workforce
The wind energy industry is a major opportunity for countries to create high-skilled, local jobs to boost economic growth and reach their Paris Agreement goals. The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Wind Organisation (GWO) have signed a two-year partnership agreement to highlight the importance of safety, training and job creation to power … Continue reading GWEC and GWO sign two-year deal to power the global wind energy workforce
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Aluar will invest 130 million dollars in a wind farm in Puerto Madryn
The firm explained that it will have 18 wind turbines with a nominal power of 4.5 MW, which will add 81 MW of power to the current renewable energy production of the park that already supplies the primary aluminum production plant. The construction will add 81 MW of power to the current production of renewable … Continue reading Aluar will invest 130 million dollars in a wind farm in Puerto Madryn
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Project for increasingly efficient solar cells wins Horizon Europe funding
The European Commission has approved a project involving Enel Green Power for the development of innovation in the production of new high-performance photovoltaic cells using TANGO HJT/Perovskite technology, thanks in part to research conducted at our 3SUN factory. The European Commission has recently given the green light to an agreement to finance the NEXUS project, … Continue reading Project for increasingly efficient solar cells wins Horizon Europe funding
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Renewables Take Lion’s Share of Global Power Additions in 2021
New data released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) shows that renewable energy continued to grow and gain momentum despite global uncertainties. By the end of 2021, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3 064 Gigawatt (GW), increasing the stock of renewable power by 9.1 per cent. Although hydropower accounted for the largest share … Continue reading Renewables Take Lion’s Share of Global Power Additions in 2021
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New Joint Venture for floating wind power development in Greece
Hexicon has created a Joint Venture (JV) called; Hexicon Power SA, in Greece with the local company; EAMAA. This is a first step to start the development of floating offshore wind projects off the coast of Greece. A new legal framework for offshore wind is expected this year and Hexicon is now set to establish … Continue reading New Joint Venture for floating wind power development in Greece
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HBKU and Iberdrola Innovation ME Collaborate on Smart Grid Security
Con el objetivo de avanzar en la innovación de alto impacto en la energía sostenible, la Universidad Hamad Bin Khalifa (HBKU) colaborará con Iberdrola Innovation ME en la investigación y el desarrollo en el área de la ciberseguridad para la red inteligente. En virtud de un nuevo acuerdo de colaboración, HBKU e Iberdrola Innovation ME … Continue reading HBKU and Iberdrola Innovation ME Collaborate on Smart Grid Security
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China’s wind turbine costs have bottomed out, says Goldwind
China’s greatest wind turbine maker said there’s no more space at costs to fall in the biggest market after a dramatic decrease in costs. Costs for turbines in China have plunged from about $700,000 per megawatt in mid 2020 to about $470,000 toward the end of last year, and bids for new projects are averaging … Continue reading China’s wind turbine costs have bottomed out, says Goldwind
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Wind power became the main source of electricity production in Spain last year, accounting for 23 percent, ahead of nuclear (21 percent) and gas (17 percent)
Wind power has become Spain’s main source of electricity generation just as Europe seeks to curb its energy imports from Russia. “We are on suitable ground here,” said Joaquin Garcia Latorre, project director at Enel Green Power Espana, pointing to gigantic masts erected on the heights of the tiny northeastern village of Villar de los … Continue reading Wind power became the main source of electricity production in Spain last year, accounting for 23 percent, ahead of nuclear (21 percent) and gas (17 percent)
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RWE stands ready to support the British Energy Security Strategy
RWE will play a key role in helping achieve net zero ambitions in the UK, one of its most strategically important markets. The release of the British Energy Security Strategy encourages further large-scale green energy investment and gives investors such as RWE the confidence to grow its business even further. It is reassuring to see … Continue reading RWE stands ready to support the British Energy Security Strategy
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India expects 1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity addition
Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) said wind energy capacity addition in India during 2022-23 is expected to be about 1,500-1,600 MW and will be about 2,000-2,500 MW in the next year. Last fiscal, the total wind power capacity addition in India was about 883 MW, Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) Chairman Tulsi Tanti … Continue reading India expects 1,500-1,600 MW wind energy capacity addition
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RWE signs grid connection agreement with Energinet for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
RWE has signed an agreement with the Danish grid operator Energinet for its Thor Offshore Wind Farm. The agreement regulates the technical set-up, the power quality and the cooperation between RWE and Energinet, at the point of connection (POC) in Volder Mark. With a planned capacity of around 1,000 megawatts (MW) Thor will be Denmark’s … Continue reading RWE signs grid connection agreement with Energinet for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm
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With the limitation of gas prices, the Iberian electricity market will have two reference prices
Just after RDL 6/2022 was published to prolong and modify the measures aimed at lowering energy prices, the governments of Spain and Portugal sent a proposal to modify the wholesale electricity market to Brussels. The most important thing about this proposal is that it maintains an unchanged marginalist price in order not to distort exchanges … Continue reading With the limitation of gas prices, the Iberian electricity market will have two reference prices
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The first quarter of the year registered the highest prices in history in the European energy markets
During the first quarter of 2022, European energy markets were influenced by the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Record gas prices were registered that caused hourly, daily, monthly and quarterly historical maximums in several electricity markets. Brent futures registered the highest prices since July 2008 and CO2 futures increased in the whole of … Continue reading The first quarter of the year registered the highest prices in history in the European energy markets
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Enercon welcomes the German federal government’s ‘Easter Package’
This past Wednesday (6 April), the federal cabinet passed a legislative package drafted by Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, Robert Habeck, that provides for a massive expansion of renewable energies in Germany. What has been named the ‘Easter Package’ contains various fundamentally revised energy laws aimed at significantly speeding up the expansion of … Continue reading Enercon welcomes the German federal government’s ‘Easter Package’
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