When it comes to concentrating solar power (CSP) research, Mark Mehos has seen the industry growth and solar boom firsthand. Mark Mehos has pioneered thermal systems research at NREL and worldwide since 1986. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL CSP technologies—capturing sunlight to produce heat that drives thermoelectric generation systems—had their beginnings in the mid-1980s, at … Continue reading NREL Pioneer Celebrates 35 Years of Advancing Concentrated Solar Power Research
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Western Spirit Wind totals 1,050 MW of new wind power in New Mexico
Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) announced it has completed construction and begun commercial operation of its suite of Western Spirit Wind power projects. Western Spirit Wind is comprised of four wind power facilities totaling more than 1,050 megawatts (MW) located in Guadalupe, Lincoln, and Torrance Counties in central New Mexico. U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich … Continue reading Western Spirit Wind totals 1,050 MW of new wind power in New Mexico
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New York Bight lease sale demonstrates massive economic development potential of U.S. offshore wind energy
Lease sale generated a grand total of $4.37 Billion for the U.S. Treasury. Tens of thousands of jobs to be created during development of leases and projectsOnce developed, 5.6 – 7 gigawatts of wind power, enough energy for over 2 million homes. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds the Department of Interior and the … Continue reading New York Bight lease sale demonstrates massive economic development potential of U.S. offshore wind energy
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Indonesia Toward Zero Emission by 2060
Indonesian Government has made a commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2060 by preparing a road map starting in 2021. There is a plan for the energy transition to clean and renewable energy. This is supported by the abundant new and renewable resources in Indonesia, an energy source from nature that can be used … Continue reading Indonesia Toward Zero Emission by 2060
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OX2 sells 145 MW wind farm in Sweden for 2 billion SEK
OX2 has signed a contract to sell and construct the Klevberget wind farm outside of Sundsvall in northern Sweden to Renewable Power Capital Ltd with a total contract value of 2 billion SEK, including technical and commercial management services. The wind farm will have an installed effect of about 145 MW. OX2 acquired the project … Continue reading OX2 sells 145 MW wind farm in Sweden for 2 billion SEK
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YPF Luz inaugurated its third wind farm in Argentina
YPF’s Cañadón León Wind Farm will contribute 123 MW of wind energy to the national system, equivalent to the needs of some 150,000 homes.YPF Luz inaugurated Cañadón León, its third wind farm, located northeast of the province of Santa Cruz, in the town of Cañadón Seco. The park, which began its operation in December 2021, … Continue reading YPF Luz inaugurated its third wind farm in Argentina
Continue readingOpening of Pattern Energy’s Western Spirit Wind in New Mexico
1,050 MW wind power megaproject is now generating clean power for 900,000 Americans. Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy) announced the Grand Opening of its Western Spirit Wind power facilities. Western Spirit Wind is comprised of four wind power projects located in Guadalupe, Lincoln, and Torrance Counties in central New Mexico, totaling more than 1,050 … Continue reading Opening of Pattern Energy’s Western Spirit Wind in New Mexico
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Nabrawind installs the tallest wind turbine in Africa in Morocco
Nabrawind has installed the tallest wind turbine in Africa in a wind farm developed by the French company Innovent in Morocco. The assembly of the wind turbine was completed with a spectacular maneuver carried out by the innovative Automated System developed by the Spanish company, which allows the installation of wind turbines with a hub … Continue reading Nabrawind installs the tallest wind turbine in Africa in Morocco
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Launch the “Winds of the Future” campaign to promote the development of wind power in Spain
This is the first civic campaign that brings together entities in the field of sustainability, science and the social economy with companies in the sector to contribute to the development of wind energy in Spain.The promoters claim the key role of wind power to meet the objective that three quarters of electricity consumption come from … Continue reading Launch the “Winds of the Future” campaign to promote the development of wind power in Spain
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Acciona Energía reports net income of €363 million in 2021 (+76.6%)
ACCIONA Energía posted a net profit of €363 million (+76.6%) in 2021. The results reflect the development of the company’s global Generation business and its improved financial efficiency. The company achieved a steep decrease of the financial expenses (-46.2%) due to the new financial structure resulting from its initial public offering (IPO), its public investment … Continue reading Acciona Energía reports net income of €363 million in 2021 (+76.6%)
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Europe’s building only half the wind energy it needs for the Green Deal
Europe is not building enough new wind energy to reach its energy and climate targets. According to WindEurope’s Annual Statistics 2021, the EU built only 11 GW of new wind farms in 2021 and is set to build 18 GW a year over 2022-26. But the EU needs 30 GW a year of new wind … Continue reading Europe’s building only half the wind energy it needs for the Green Deal
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Romanian price measures undermine the wind energy market
The Romanian Government introduced a set of three measures to tackle high energy prices. The underlying thought behind these new rules is to support consumers who would struggle otherwise. But they are simultaneously putting excessive pressure on power generators and distributors. First, domestic and corporate consumers receive financial compensation for their elevated power bills. This … Continue reading Romanian price measures undermine the wind energy market
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Record investments of €9.94 billion boost Iberdrola’s net profit to €3.88 billion, up 8% on 2020
Construction and commissioning of green capacity accelerates. In the last 12 months, almost 3,500 MW of new renewable capacity has been installed: 1,181 MW photovoltaic, 1,141 MW onshore wind power, 998 MW hydroelectric – thanks to the Tâmega project in Portugal – and 162 MW of batteries. Capacity under construction has reached 7,800 MW, of … Continue reading Record investments of €9.94 billion boost Iberdrola’s net profit to €3.88 billion, up 8% on 2020
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China to build two 16-megawatt wind turbines
A company will erect them in the South China Sea. One of them, the MySE 16.0-242 wind turbine, can power 20,000 homes and has a useful life of 25 years. Each of its blades will measure 118 meters and will be 242 meters high. Clean energies are “renewable energies”: energy sources based on the use … Continue reading China to build two 16-megawatt wind turbines
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U.S. to hold its biggest offshore wind auction
The United States will hold its biggest ever sale of offshore wind development rights on Wednesday, in an area covering nearly half a million acres off the coasts of New York and New Jersey. It will be the first offshore wind lease sale under the administration of President Joe Biden, who has made the expansion … Continue reading U.S. to hold its biggest offshore wind auction
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RWE secured 6647MW of capacity agreements
The T-4 Capacity Market auction has completed for delivery 2025/26. The EMR Delivery Body (National Grid ESO) has announced that the capacity auction has cleared at £30.59/kW/yr and 42,364MW of capacity has been secured for the UK. A provisional list of the UK assets that have successfully secured an Agreement can be viewed here. This … Continue reading RWE secured 6647MW of capacity agreements
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Energy markets prices macrovolatility and geopolitical tensions
In addition to the tensions between supply and demand during the recovery from the crisis, fuels prices are exposed to the global geopolitical situation. In Europe, military tensions between Russia and NATO around Ukraine are driving gas prices, and indirectly electricity markets, into a prolonged high prices and macrovolatility situation. Geopolitical tensions between Russia, Ukraine … Continue reading Energy markets prices macrovolatility and geopolitical tensions
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Turbine supplier selected for Baltyk II and III projects in Poland
Equinor and partner Polenergia have selected Siemens Gamesa as the preferred supplier of wind turbine generators for the MFW Ba?tyk II and MFW Ba?tyk III projects, two of the largest and most advanced offshore wind farms being developed in Poland, with a total installed capacity of 1440 MW. The signing of the preferred supplier agreement … Continue reading Turbine supplier selected for Baltyk II and III projects in Poland
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Siemens Gamesa selected for Poland’s inaugural offshore wind power developments
1.44 GW total at MFW Baltyk II and MFW Baltyk III projects intended to use SG 14-236 DD wind turbines. First Preferred Supplier Agreements for SG 14-236 DD offshore wind turbine. Siemens Gamesa is pleased to announce the signature of two Preferred Supplier Agreements for the MFW Baltyk II and MFW Baltyk III wind power … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa selected for Poland’s inaugural offshore wind power developments
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France sends mixed messages on wind energy expansion
French President Emmanuel Macron recently presented his vision for the country’s path to carbon neutrality by 2050. If elected in the French elections in April this is the strategy he’ll move forward with. The plan entails a massive expansion of offshore wind, solar and some new nuclear power plants. But the onshore wind plans are … Continue reading France sends mixed messages on wind energy expansion
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