In response to passage of the Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 in the House of Representatives today, ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement: “ACP strongly supports a robust Coast Guard and its mission to ensure the nation’s maritime safety, security, and stewardship; however, we are extremely concerned about the maritime … Continue reading ACP Statement on Maritime Amendment in House Passed Coast Guard Authorization Act
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RWE boosts sustainability: new projects to promote biodiversity
RWE is further refining its commitment to biodiversity and has joined a global initiative by the Science Based Target Network (SBTN). Around 100 companies, associations and experts are working on developing scientific criteria to measure the effects on biodiversity as part of the SBTN’s “Corporate Engagement Program”. RWE’s target for 2030 is for new assets … Continue reading RWE boosts sustainability: new projects to promote biodiversity
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The lack of projects with PPA brings merchant projects into focus of financing
Out of the projects under the reasonable profitability regime of RD 413/2014, there are already very few that need financing. The extreme price volatility in the electricity markets today resulted in few PPA contracts being closed. Faced with this situation of little availability of renewable energy projects to finance, lenders are beginning to change their … Continue reading The lack of projects with PPA brings merchant projects into focus of financing
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Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis
Short-term interventions addressing the current energy crisis must be accompanied by a steadfast focus on mid- and long-term goals of the energy transition. High fossil fuel prices, energy security concerns and the urgency of climate change underscore the pressing need to move faster to a clean energy system, says World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022. Launched … Continue reading Energy Transition Holds Key to Tackle Global Energy and Climate Crisis
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Biden Administration 2023 Federal Budget Includes Increase of $9B for Clean Power Projects
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds the Biden administration’s proposed federal budget for the 2023 fiscal year, released Monday, which recommends an additional $9 billion in funding for clean power projects and the energy grid – a 33% increase over the 2022 fiscal year – in order to accelerate the transition toward a clean … Continue reading Biden Administration 2023 Federal Budget Includes Increase of $9B for Clean Power Projects
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Enel Green Power starts construction of new Oklahoma wind farm
Seven Cowboy’s 107 wind turbines are expected to generate over 1.3 TWh of energy each year, equivalent to the electricity needs of over 120,000 US households and the avoidance of over 758,000 tons of CO2 emissions each year. The project is expected to generate over $55 million in new local tax revenue for schools and … Continue reading Enel Green Power starts construction of new Oklahoma wind farm
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Savannah receives approval for Niger’s first 250 MW wind power plant
Savannah Energy has signed an agreement with the government of the Republic of Niger for a 250 MW wind farm, which will be the first in the African country. Savannah Energy signed an agreement with the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Renewable Energies of the Republic of Niger for the construction and operation of Parc … Continue reading Savannah receives approval for Niger’s first 250 MW wind power plant
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Vestas wins 100 MW order in Vietnam
Vestas has secured a 100 MW order in Vietnam for an undisclosed project. The order covers supply, supervision of the installation, and commissioning of the wind turbines. With this project, Vestas’ total capacity of onshore wind turbines in Vietnam will surpass 1.6 GW. Located near the shorelines of the Mekong Delta, the wind farm includes … Continue reading Vestas wins 100 MW order in Vietnam
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Empire Wind selected Maersk to supply wind installation vessel
Empire Offshore Wind, a joint venture between Equinor and bp, has awarded a contract to Maersk Supply Service for charter of its newbuild wind installation vessel (WIV). This vessel, together with US constructed barges and tugs built and operated by Kirby Offshore Wind, will be used for the installation of the project’s Vestas V236-15MW wind … Continue reading Empire Wind selected Maersk to supply wind installation vessel
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Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in europe
In the third week of March, gas prices fell, dragging European electricity markets prices, which moved away from the highs registered in the second week of the month. Even so, the weekly average exceeded €200/MWh in most markets. During the weekend, when the demand is lower, negative prices were reached in some markets due to … Continue reading Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in europe
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GE Renewable Energy selected by OX2 to supply 24 Cypress wind turbines to the 146 MW Klevberget wind farm
GE Renewable Energy announced today that it has been selected by OX2 as the supplier for the 146 MW Klevberget wind farm, located in Ånge, Sweden. The project, which will use 24 turbines from GE’s Cypress onshore wind platform, represents GE’s fifth Cypress project with OX2 and includes a 35-year full-service contract. The Swedish wind … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy selected by OX2 to supply 24 Cypress wind turbines to the 146 MW Klevberget wind farm
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Nordex continues to grow in 2021 with consolidated sales of EUR 5.4 billion
The Nordex Group (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) today announced that it successfully maintained its growth trajectory in 2021, despite inflationary pressures and significant disruptions of the global supply chains in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Company increased its production to more than 6 GW, boosted installations by 20 percent and achieved sales of EUR 5.4 … Continue reading Nordex continues to grow in 2021 with consolidated sales of EUR 5.4 billion
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Vestas obtains an order for 103 MW of wind power with Tenaris in Argentina
In association with Tenaris, Vestas secured a 103 MW deal for the Buena Ventura wind farm in the Province of Buenos Aires, in Argentina. The project will have 24 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines in operational mode of 4.3 MW that Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas obtains an order for 103 MW of wind power with Tenaris in Argentina
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1,400 tonne substation for RWE Kaskasi wind farm installed
Installation of wind turbine foundations and transition pieces underway. Test of innovative foundation solutions and recyclable rotor blades. 342-megawatt wind farm to supply green electricity to over 400,000 households. Kaskasi is RWE’s sixth wind farm off the German coast, the 342 megawatt project is being built 35 kilometres north of the island of Heligoland and … Continue reading 1,400 tonne substation for RWE Kaskasi wind farm installed
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CRUL and IRENA Sign Partnership to Promote Research on Renewable Energy
The Lazio Region Universities Coordination Committee (CRUL) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a new partnership aimed at developing joint research on how to boost renewable energy as a key element in energy transition. The research will focus, among others on bioenergy, geothermal, hydroelectric, ocean, solar … Continue reading CRUL and IRENA Sign Partnership to Promote Research on Renewable Energy
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Ørsted partners with AXA IM Alts and Crédit Agricole Assurances on Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement to divest a 50 % ownership stake in its 1.3 GW Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm in the UK to a consortium comprising AXA IM Alts, acting on behalf of clients, and Crédit Agricole Assurances. Hornsea 2 is currently under construction and will become the world’s largest offshore wind farm … Continue reading Ørsted partners with AXA IM Alts and Crédit Agricole Assurances on Hornsea 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingACP Challenges Biden Administration Decision to Approve New Duties on Solar Equipment
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) expressed profound disappointment in today’s decision by the Biden administration to initiate a new anti-circumvention case that will lead to new duties on solar panels and cells assembled by allied trading partners from Southeast Asia. ACP CEO Heather Zichal issued the following statement: “The Department of Commerce’s decision today … Continue reading ACP Challenges Biden Administration Decision to Approve New Duties on Solar Equipment
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Energy bill discounts for people who live near wind farms could be used to boost renewable power
Families living near windfarms may get discounts on their energy bills under Government plans to encourage more renewable electricity. Boris Johnson is planning to publish the UK’s energy security strategy next week in a bid to reduce dependence on Russian oil and gas in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. The strategy will be … Continue reading Energy bill discounts for people who live near wind farms could be used to boost renewable power
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China’s first one-gigawatt offshore wind power project exceeds 1 billion kilowatt-hours
Electricity generation from China’s first gigawatt-scale offshore wind farm has exceeded 1 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh).The Shapa wind power project was first connected to the grid at full capacity on December 25, 2021, with a total installed capacity of 2 million kilowatts. Since then, it has produced more than 1,000 million kWh of clean electricity, enough … Continue reading China’s first one-gigawatt offshore wind power project exceeds 1 billion kilowatt-hours
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GE Renewable Energy awarded contract by SPIC Brasil for São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant modernization
Located in the states of Minas Gerais and Goiás in Brazil, São Simão hydroelectric plant has 1,710 MW of installed capacity, enough to supply 6 million homes Scope of the project includes six generating units and auxiliary systems of the hydroelectric plant. Execution of the project will require components and services from other companies, generating … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy awarded contract by SPIC Brasil for São Simão Hydroelectric Power Plant modernization
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