The National Electric Coordinator delivered its formal authorization for Enel Green Power Chile to begin commercial operations of its Sol de Lila solar power park, located in the Region of Antofagasta and the Atacama Desert, which will have an installed capacity of 161 MW and inject 100% renewable energy into the National Electric System.Sol de … Continue reading Enel Green Power Chile gets authorization to begin commercial operation of the Sol de Lila solar power park
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GE Renewable Energy and Green Power Investment to develop onshore wind farm in Japan
GE Renewable Energy to supply 19 of its 4.2-117 onshore wind turbines for a total installed capacity of 79.8 MW. The onshore wind turbines will power Green Power Investment’s Fukaura Wind Farm in Aomori, Japan. GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by Green Power Investment (GPI) as the supplier for the … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy and Green Power Investment to develop onshore wind farm in Japan
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Galán details to the Prime Minister of Australia the EUR 3 B investment in the country
The company currently has a portfolio of more than 2,000 MW in the region and plans to reach 4,000 MW in the coming years. At the meeting, which took place in a climate of trust, Iberdrola’s plans to supply the country with more renewable energy and invest in smart grids were presented. Iberdrola’s Chairman, … Continue reading Galán details to the Prime Minister of Australia the EUR 3 B investment in the country
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A decade of clean energy celebrated at Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm
Greater Gabbard Offshore Wind Farm celebrates its 10-year anniversary of generating clean energy today, Wednesday 7 September. All 140 turbines of the joint venture between RWE Renewables (50%) and SSE Renewables (50%) have been operational since September 2012 and in the last 10 years, they generated enough renewable energy to power the equivalent of over … Continue reading A decade of clean energy celebrated at Greater Gabbard offshore wind farm
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of September
Drop in gas, CO2 and European electricity markets prices in the first week of September. Gas and CO2 prices fell in the first week of September, favouring the drop in prices in most European electricity markets, even though at the beginning of the week the French market reached €1021.73/MWh in one hour. The solar and … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of September
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EDP Renewables reaches a wind power capacity of 463 MW in Italy
EDP Renewables connects a new wind farm in Sicily, in Fulgatore, a hamlet in the municipality of Trapani. With 9 turbines and a total capacity of 44 MW, the Fulgatore wind farm will be able to produce 83GWh per year, enough to provide electricity to 27,680 households and reduce CO2 emissions by about 39,000 tons … Continue reading EDP Renewables reaches a wind power capacity of 463 MW in Italy
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Colban proposes 472.5 MW wind power in Chile
Colban SA seeks environmental approval to build up to 472.5 MW of wind power in the Biobío region, in central Chile. The company’s proposal for the US$570 million (EUR 569.1 million) Junquillos project and associated environmental impact study (EIA) were accepted this week by Chile’s environmental assessment agency SEA for review. According to publicly available … Continue reading Colban proposes 472.5 MW wind power in Chile
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The 3Sun Gigafactory: a decade of progress in solar technologies
Everything started with silicon, but the future is perovskite-silicon tandem technology. Today the “sun factory” in Catania is one of the world’s largest production facilitiy for solar cells and modules, thanks to the continuous evolution of technologies and materials. Since its inauguration in 2011, our 3Sun Gigafactory has gone on to set the bar worldwide … Continue reading The 3Sun Gigafactory: a decade of progress in solar technologies
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Iberdrola invests 3,000 million euros in Australia to lead the energy transition
The Chairman of Iberdrola has held a meeting with the Premier of the State of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, and the Minister for Energy, Environment, Climate Action and Solar Homes, Lilly D’Ambrosio. The company currently has a portfolio of more than 2,000 MW in the region and expects to reach 4,000 MW in the coming years. … Continue reading Iberdrola invests 3,000 million euros in Australia to lead the energy transition
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UK companies demonstrate new tech solutions to aid future offshore wind maintenance
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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