The three wind power plants promoted by the group in the country are under construction or at an advanced stage of development and represent an investment of $10 billion.The facilities will have a capacity of 2,800 MW and will create 11,000 jobs. The President of the United States, Joe Biden, today visited one of the … Continue reading Biden visits Iberdrola’s offshore wind farm in the USA
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Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in Europe
Solar photovoltaic energy production record in Germany by exceeding 38 GWh in one hour. On July 17, the highest hourly solar energy production in its history was registered in Germany, exceeding 38 GWh between 13:00 and 14:00. A solar thermoelectric energy production record was also registered in Mainland Spain on July 12. These records occur in a … Continue reading Photovoltaic, concentrated solar power and wind energy in Europe
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Demanding energy markets
The second quarter was characterized by unprecedented market volatility, high power prices and concerns about energy supplies due to a shortage of gas supplies from Russia. “The European energy crisis has accelerated due to a shortage of gas supplies from Russia, leading to high power prices and a large increase in Statkraft’s gross revenues. However, … Continue reading Demanding energy markets
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DNV signs MOU with Korean floating solar component manufacturers
Partners will identify projects and markets of mutual interest to the parties and cooperate on joint marketing initiatives. DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Korean floating solar PV (FPV) suppliers which will explore business cooperation opportunities with the aim of increasing the number of FPV plants in Korea and globally, as the … Continue reading DNV signs MOU with Korean floating solar component manufacturers
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House Passes Appropriations Bills That Will Advance American Clean Energy
ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 8294 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023): “The FY2023 Appropriations package that passed out of the House today will go a long way toward further developing the clean energy industry. The bills provide the necessary funding … Continue reading House Passes Appropriations Bills That Will Advance American Clean Energy
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As Texas energy demand increases, Enel Green Power installs more renewable & storage capacity
Enel Green Power has completed its first large-scale hybrid wind project globally, Azure Sky wind + storage, featuring 350 MW of wind capacity and 136.5 MW/204.6 MWh of storage capacity. In addition, the company will add 57 MW/85.7 MWh of new battery storage capacity at its largest operating projects in Texas, Roadrunner solar and High … Continue reading As Texas energy demand increases, Enel Green Power installs more renewable & storage capacity
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DemoSATH floating wind turbine launched into water
The load-out and launching operation of the floating wind turbine was successfully performed after its onshore construction in the Port of Bilbao. Saitec Offshore Technologies and RWE achieved another milestone in the DemoSATH project with the successful completion of the launching operation of the floating unit. The project moves forward at a fast pace for … Continue reading DemoSATH floating wind turbine launched into water
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ACP and API Praise USMCA Energy Consultations with Mexico
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Heather Zichal and American Petroleum Institute (API) President and CEO Mike Sommers today released the following joint statement after the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that it is requesting formal consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) over Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez … Continue reading ACP and API Praise USMCA Energy Consultations with Mexico
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ACP Statement on Biden Executive Climate Actions
Ahead of President Biden’s announcement of new climate actions today, Heather Zichal, CEO of the American Clean Power Association, issued the following statement: “The American Clean Power Association applauds actions to be announced today by President Biden that will advance the American offshore wind industry. Offshore wind is a ripe opportunity to employ tens of … Continue reading ACP Statement on Biden Executive Climate Actions
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Laser-based detection of space debris
With the Johannes Kepler Observatory, the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) has a unique research and development station. The observatory will use state-of-the-art laser technology to determine the trajectory and composition of space debris in near-Earth orbit as quickly, precisely and reliably as possible. This information helps, for example, to … Continue reading Laser-based detection of space debris
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504 MW Wyoming wind farm gets connection
ConnectGen announced today that the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) has issued a Record of Decision (ROD) approving two interconnection requests associated with ConnectGen’s Rail Tie Wind Project, a proposed 504 MW wind energy generation project located in Albany County, Wyoming. The ROD follows the November 2021 release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) … Continue reading 504 MW Wyoming wind farm gets connection
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Mario Ruiz-Tagle, new CEO of Iberdrola Spain
Iberdrola España has appointed Mario Ruiz-Tagle as its new CEO. Born in Santiago (Chile), he was until now CEO of Neoenergia, Iberdrola’s Brazilian subsidiary chaired by Ignacio Galán. Ruiz-Tagle, who has been linked to the energy sector since 1996, began his career at Iberdrola two decades ago as director of Institutional Relations of the Brazilian … Continue reading Mario Ruiz-Tagle, new CEO of Iberdrola Spain
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EDP’s pioneer floating solar power plant in Portugal ready
Located in the region of Alqueva, it is the largest floating solar park in Europe in a reservoir, and the second one built in Portugal, after EDP’s pilot project in Alto Rabagão; The energy generated by this plant, which has almost 12,000 photovoltaic panels, will supply more than 30% of the population in this region … Continue reading EDP’s pioneer floating solar power plant in Portugal ready
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Taiwan’s most famous building, Taipei 101, to participate in Enel X’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
One ofthe world’s 50 Most Influential Tall Buildings[1], Taipei 101, has signed a deal with Enel X,a leading virtual power plant (VPP) and demand response service provider, to support Taiwan’s energy transition. Enel X will integrate Taipei 101’s energy load into its VPP to offer critical electricity grid services to Taiwan Power Company’s (TPC) Energy … Continue reading Taiwan’s most famous building, Taipei 101, to participate in Enel X’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
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Green light for Dogger Bank South wind power projects
RWE today welcomed an agreement by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to allow The Crown Estate (TCE) to proceed with Offshore Wind Leasing Round 4, on the basis of a derogation. The announcement means that RWE’s two Dogger Bank South (DBS) Offshore Wind Farms, which are amongst six fixed bottom … Continue reading Green light for Dogger Bank South wind power projects
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Finland to build two large offshore wind farms
The Finnish Government has granted permits to lease its seabed for the development of two large-scale offshore wind farms. State-owned forest and seabed administrator Metsähallitus obtained permission to lease these areas. Finland wants to be completely carbon neutral by 2035 and has built a lot of onshore wind in the past ten years. Wind power … Continue reading Finland to build two large offshore wind farms
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Wind energy industry charts path out of energy crises with action plan for world leaders
Global Wind Energy Council (‘GWEC’) publishes an action plan for policymakers to steer a way out of the current energy and climate change crises. The five-point plan, Accelerating renewables to achieve energy security, affordability and climate action, addresses the need to restore order to energy markets while meeting climate goals and creating a secure, stable … Continue reading Wind energy industry charts path out of energy crises with action plan for world leaders
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Iberdrola inaugurates the Tâmega Gigabattery, the largest clean energy project in Portugal’s history
Iberdrola reaffirms its commitment to Portugal, where it will increase investments in the coming years to 3 billion euros for wind energy and solar plants. The Gigabattery, with an investment of more than 1.5 billion euros, will be able to produce 1,158 MW and store the energy consumed by 11 million people a day in … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the Tâmega Gigabattery, the largest clean energy project in Portugal’s history
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RWE and SolarDuck accelerate technology development and commercialisation of offshore floating solar at scale
RWE and the Dutch-Norwegian company SolarDuck signed a collaboration agreement to develop the use of floating solar parks at sea. To accelerate the learnings on SolarDuck’s floating solar technology, RWE will invest in a first offshore pilot in the North Sea. The project is a first step in the collaboration and lays the foundation for … Continue reading RWE and SolarDuck accelerate technology development and commercialisation of offshore floating solar at scale
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Siemens Gamesa, Arise and Foresight promote wind power project in Sweden
The 277-MW Kölvallen wind farm will feature 41 wind turbines SG 6.6-170 turbine and one SG 6.6-155 machine. Siemens Gamesa, Arise and Foresight Group will collaborate for another major project in Sweden using the company’s most competitive onshore platform, the Siemens Gamesa 5.X. The project will be acquired by Foresight Energy Infrastructure Partners, Foresight Group’s … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa, Arise and Foresight promote wind power project in Sweden
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