Two UK companies have effectively demonstrated innovative technology solutions, alongside GE Renewable Energy and the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult, to support future offshore wind developments. Eleven-I and Innvotek carried out the work through GE Renewable Energy and ORE Catapult’s ‘Stay Ashore’ research and development program, and the Robotics Challenge sub project delivered through the … Continue reading UK companies demonstrate new tech solutions to aid future offshore wind maintenance
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Call for Robust Policy Framework at IRENA’s Legislators Dialogue
IRENA held its second Legislators Dialogue during last week’s Investment Forum events that took place in the context of the G20 Energy Transitions Ministerial Meeting. Co-organised by the Global Renewables Congress (GRC) and Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF), the Dialogue brought together parliamentarians of the G20 countries and from the Global South to discuss policy frameworks … Continue reading Call for Robust Policy Framework at IRENA’s Legislators Dialogue
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Emergency measures should target real profits only and support investment in renewables
Emergency measures on electricity markets should be temporary. Any measures on profits should target actual profits only. And they should support the urgent need for increased investment in renewables. Governments need to help citizens and businesses deal with very high energy prices. Electricity prices have increased up to 10-fold over the last year, driven by … Continue reading Emergency measures should target real profits only and support investment in renewables
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Sembcorp awards a new 180.6 MW wind order to Suzlon
Supply 86 wind turbines with a nominal power of 2.1 MW each. Wind farm to be completed by 2024 in Kanakagiribad, Bagalkot, Karnataka, with a total installed capacity of 180.6 MW, contributing to India’s national renewable energy targets.This order is part of the bid won in SECI Tranche XI auctions by Sembcorp, which has operations … Continue reading Sembcorp awards a new 180.6 MW wind order to Suzlon
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Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines ready for testing?
The V236-15.0 MW wind turbine pushes the boundaries of offshore wind power, with a single turbine capable of producing up to 80 GWh/year depending on site-specific conditions, which is enough power to power more than 20,000 homes. The completion of the prototype V236-15.0 MW nacelle at the Lindø factory, Port of Odense, is the culmination … Continue reading Vestas V236-15.0 MW wind turbines ready for testing?
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Statkraft supplies solar power for Schaeffler sites
Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable power, supplies Schaeffler AG with 11 per cent of the annual power demand for its German production sites. The supply of power from newly built solar plants in Germany supports the automotive supplier in achieving its sustainability targets. Statkraft will supply the globally operating automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler … Continue reading Statkraft supplies solar power for Schaeffler sites
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Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council
Both parties will promote beneficial actions for the residents of the Coruña town during the construction and operation of nine wind farms.This initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the start-up of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to promote the growth of … Continue reading Capital Energy signs a wind power project in Galicia with the Lousame City Council
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Two large wind power plants will come online in Japan in November
Construction work on two large wind farms in Japan’s Akita prefecture is progressing as planned and the operator, Akita Offshore Wind Corp. (AOW), plans to bring two wind farms online in November.These two wind farms will generate a total of 140 MW of electricity. According to AOW, this is enough to power around 130,000 average … Continue reading Two large wind power plants will come online in Japan in November
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ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on White House Clean Energy Appointments and Gina McCarthy’s Climate Leadership
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the White House announced the appointment of John Podesta and Ali Zaidi to serve as senior advisors to President Biden for clean energy and climate change and Gina McCarthy’s departure from the administration after the Inflation Reduction Act became law: “We are grateful for the leadership … Continue reading ACP CEO Heather Zichal statement on White House Clean Energy Appointments and Gina McCarthy’s Climate Leadership
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Siemens Gamesa successfully completes the sale of South European wind power assets to SSE
The 3.8 GW portfolio includes onshore wind projects in France, Greece, Italy and Spain. A total of around 50 people will be integrated in SSE Renewables, contributing with their development experience and track-record in these regions. The transaction also contemplates the opportunity to supply wind turbines and maintenance services. Siemens Gamesa announced today the completion … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa successfully completes the sale of South European wind power assets to SSE
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EDPR launches in Campania a crowdfunding project linked to the construction of a wind farm
The initiative allows the local community to invest on favourable terms in Italy’s green development, rewarding the link with the territories, and to obtain a return on their investments. EDP Renewables launches “ENERGY TOGETHER. The renewable energy tour in Italy”, a crowdfunding project linked to the construction of clean energy plants that puts the citizens … Continue reading EDPR launches in Campania a crowdfunding project linked to the construction of a wind farm
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Wind power generated 21.1% in Spain until August
Wind power generated 16% in August, photovoltaic 12.5% and solar thermal 2.6%. The concentrated solar power generated 2.6% in August in Spain. The demand for electricity in Spain fell by 2.3% in August. This decrease is observed once the effects of labor and temperatures during that month have been corrected. 37% of electricity production in … Continue reading Wind power generated 21.1% in Spain until August
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Equinor completes exit process from Russia
On 25 May 2022, Equinor announced its exit from the four joint ventures with Rosneft as well as the signing of an agreement to leave the Kharyaga project. Equinor can now confirm that the full exit from Kharyaga has also been completed. As part of the exit from Kharyaga, Equinor has in compliance with applicable … Continue reading Equinor completes exit process from Russia
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MSD Animal Health’s facilities in Carbajosa de la Sagrada and Moríñigo (Salamanca) will have more than 2,700 kWp of photovoltaic energy?
MSD Animal Health, leading company in animal health, has chosen ACCIONA Energía to carry out its decarbonization project through the installation of a photovoltaic self-consumption system at its facilities in Carbajosa de la Sagrada and Moríñigo (Salamanca, Spain) during the next 25 years. This self-consumption photovoltaic system will cover around 19% of the electricity needs … Continue reading MSD Animal Health’s facilities in Carbajosa de la Sagrada and Moríñigo (Salamanca) will have more than 2,700 kWp of photovoltaic energy?
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How does a wind farm make hydrogen?
It’s all about separating the Hs in H2O. But the key is using green energy to do it. Nobody sees a wind turbine and thinks, “Just look at that hydrogen farm!” But the massive wind-energy project being planned in Stephenville is exactly that, or even more accurately, an ammonia farm. The project features 164 wind turbines that would … Continue reading How does a wind farm make hydrogen?
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Wind energy already reaches 28,140 MW in Spain
Wind energy reached 28,140 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in Spanish territory in 2021, after adding an additional 843 MW during the last year, which maintains Spain as the second European country with the largest installed wind power and the fifth in the world. According to the annual report of the Spanish Wind Energy Association … Continue reading Wind energy already reaches 28,140 MW in Spain
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa sells wind power assets in southern Europe to SSE for 613 million
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy (SGRE) has closed the sale to SSE Renewables International (SSER) of a portfolio of wind energy projects in Spain, France, Italy and Greece for a total value of 613 million euros. The wind turbine manufacturer indicated that the sale has been completed once the corresponding authorizations have been obtained from the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa sells wind power assets in southern Europe to SSE for 613 million
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IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), co-founding partner Siemens Energy and 13 companies across all industry sectors have launched the global Alliance for Industry Decarbonization. The new Alliance aims to accelerate net-zero ambitions and the decarbonization of industrial value chains in pursuit of the Paris Agreement climate goals. The new coalition was officially launched by … Continue reading IRENA and Industry Leaders Launch the Alliance for Industry Decarbonization
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Global renewables sector unites to highlight changes to permitting rules and investment signals that could ease the energy and climate crises
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Global Solar Council (GSC) have today released a joint statement on the need for robust investment signals and faster permitting which can accelerate renewables to help end the energy and climate crises. As the G20 meets in Bali this week for the Energy Transitions Investment Forum, co-hosted … Continue reading Global renewables sector unites to highlight changes to permitting rules and investment signals that could ease the energy and climate crises
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Naturgy acquires its first hybrid PV solar and energy storage project in Australia
Naturgy marks an important milestone with this project, representing its first foray in Australia into photovoltaic technology, through a hybrid PV-Battery project, which is the first one of this kind for the company worldwide.The Cunderdin project will be the largest DC-coupled solar PV and battery project to be built in Australia.The company extends its asset … Continue reading Naturgy acquires its first hybrid PV solar and energy storage project in Australia
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