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
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Siemens 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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Acciona Energía has signed a PPA to supply 68 GWh/year of wind power to Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (BREP)
The 10-year agreement will provide renewable electricity to a consortium of three major companies managing local water, health and transport services in Victoria, Australia. ACCIONA Energía has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 68GWh a year of 100% renewable electricity to the Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (BREP). The BREP was established by … Continue reading Acciona Energía has signed a PPA to supply 68 GWh/year of wind power to Barwon Renewable Energy Partnership (BREP)
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ConcentratedSolar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
Price records in European electricity markets after the highs reached by gas. In the fourth week of August, gas prices continued their upward trend, exceeding €300/MWh in the last days of the week and setting a record on the 26th. In this context, prices of all European electricity spot markets increased and in many cases … Continue reading ConcentratedSolar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
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Mobilising Renewable Energy Projects in Small Island States
Despite increasingly intense natural disasters and a high dependency on fossil fuels, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have demonstrated strong leadership by setting ambitious climate targets and national energy policies in pursuit of Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development Goals. On-ground capacity building, project facilitation and access to international finance are critical to support SIDS in … Continue reading Mobilising Renewable Energy Projects in Small Island States
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Vattenfall and CAKE reveal hidden CO2 sources when producing an electric motorcycle
Leading European energy company Vattenfall and CAKE, producer of electric motorcycles, build climate awareness by defining the carbon footprint with a cube. “Fossil-free vehicles means that the entire production part needs to be decarbonized, regardless of the fuel they are running on”, says Stefan Ytterborn, founder and CEO of CAKE. Vattenfall and CAKE today announced … Continue reading Vattenfall and CAKE reveal hidden CO2 sources when producing an electric motorcycle
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Hornsea 2, the world’s largest wind farm, enters full operation
Ørsted is proud to announce that the world’s largest installed windfarm, Hornsea 2, is now fully operational. The 1.3GW offshore wind farm comprises 165 wind turbines, located 89km off the Yorkshire Coast, which will help power over 1.4 million UK homes with low-cost, clean and secure renewable energy. The wind farm is situated alongside its … Continue reading Hornsea 2, the world’s largest wind farm, enters full operation
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Wind Energy Yearbook 2022: Analysis of current wind power in Spain and in the world
An analysis of the current situation of wind power in Spain and in the world, and its key role in the new energy scenarioThe Wind Energy Business Association (AEE) presents a new edition of the reference publication for the Spanish wind energy sector: the Wind Energy Yearbook 2022, the voice of the sector. This publication, … Continue reading Wind Energy Yearbook 2022: Analysis of current wind power in Spain and in the world
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Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
On 30 August 2022 the Heads of Governments and Energy Ministers of the 8 countries around the Baltic Sea met in Copenhagen. They committed to new volumes for the build-out of offshore wind in the Baltic Sea and agreed to cooperate more closely on it and on energy more broadly The Baltic Sea has enormous … Continue reading Baltic Sea Countries sign declaration for more cooperation in offshore wind
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Turning North Sea projects into power in offshore wind
Equinor is close to first power from the world’s first floating wind farm to power offshore oil and gas platforms, Hywind Tampen, and preparing for the start-up of the world’s largest wind farm, Dogger Bank. Both wind farms are in the North Sea where Equinor has more than ten years’ experience from operating offshore wind … Continue reading Turning North Sea projects into power in offshore wind
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Ørsted acquires its first solar project in Ireland
Ørsted has completed the acquisition of the Ballinrea solar PV project in Ireland from experienced renewable energy developer Terra Solar. The 65 MW solar project will be located in Cork, the second-largest city in Ireland, and will become Ørsted’s first solar project in the country. Ballinrea Solar Farm is expected to generate enough green energy … Continue reading Ørsted acquires its first solar project in Ireland
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Kansas recognized as leader in renewable wind energy
The Sunflower State has been recognized as a leader in renewable wind energy. On Monday, Aug. 29, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly praised the Sunflower State as a leader in wind energy as well, citing the recently released Wind Energy Market Report from the U.S. Department of Energy. “The latest report from the Department of Energy … Continue reading Kansas recognized as leader in renewable wind energy
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Capital Energy signs three new Territorial Projects in Navarra linked to wind power
The agreements are linked to the construction and commissioning of the Joluga wind farm and its evacuation infrastructureThis initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the commissioning of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to promote the growth of the regions, relying on … Continue reading Capital Energy signs three new Territorial Projects in Navarra linked to wind power
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