Nora Ventu, the company set up by the partnership between Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy to develop floating offshore wind farms off the Sardinian coast, has launched a consultation to provide local communities with more information on two projects to be developed in the Gulf of Cagliari. Nora Ventu, named in homage to Sardinia’s history … Continue reading Consultation launched for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Cagliari (Italy)
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Iberdrola increases its R&D&I investment by 15% to €337.5 million in 2021
Iberdrola invested €337.5 million in Research, Development and Innovation (R&D&I) activities in 2021. This amount represents an increase of 51% compared to the previous year, when the figure stood at €293 million. These resources have been allocated primarily to projects related to renewable energy, smart grids, digital transformation, green hydrogen and the development of customised … Continue reading Iberdrola increases its R&D&I investment by 15% to €337.5 million in 2021
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Photovoltaic and solar thermal and wind energy production in European electricity markets
In the week of February 14, European electricity markets prices fell, something that happened for the third consecutive week, and they were below €200/MWh. Some markets registered hourly or daily values that are among the lowest of the year. Electricity futures prices also fell mostly. The decreases were favoured by the decrease in demand and … Continue reading Photovoltaic and solar thermal and wind energy production in European electricity markets
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DNV awards Odfjell Oceanwind AiP for new Deepsea Semi™ floating offshore wind foundation
The Deepsea Semi™ floating wind foundation design has been developed for use in floating wind farms and for off-grid applications including temporary electrification of oil and gas installations in harsh environments. DNV has awarded Odfjell Oceanwind an Approval in Principle (AiP) for their new Deepsea Semi™ floating wind foundation design. The Deepsea Semi™ floating wind … Continue reading DNV awards Odfjell Oceanwind AiP for new Deepsea Semi™ floating offshore wind foundation
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OX2 applies for a permit to construct the offshore wind farm Triton, in the south of Sweden
OX2 has submitted a permit application under the act of Sweden’s Exclusive Economic Zone to construct an offshore wind farm in the Swedish Economic Zone off the coast of Skåne in the south of Sweden. The wind farm Triton that will be situated about 30 kilometer south of Ystad, will comprise of up to 129 … Continue reading OX2 applies for a permit to construct the offshore wind farm Triton, in the south of Sweden
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Onex Renewables Closes Acquisition of 221MW Portuguese Wind Portfolio
Onex Renewables (Onex), the low-carbon subsidiary of privately led infrastructure investment group Onex Holding, has confirmed the closing of a 221MW Portuguese wind portfolio transaction. Onex appointed Exus Management Partners (Exus), leading experts in powering sustainable investments through operational excellence – across a 9GW global portfolio – to deliver expert support and strategic advice in … Continue reading Onex Renewables Closes Acquisition of 221MW Portuguese Wind Portfolio
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Storm helps Poland hit wind energy record: 30% of power
Poland’s power distribution operator says the deadly high winds that struck last week generated a record level of wind energy, covering some 30% of the demand in Poland, where most of the electricity comes from coal. Deadly high winds that struck Northern Europe last week generated a record level of wind energy for Poland, covering … Continue reading Storm helps Poland hit wind energy record: 30% of power
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RWE to take on operations, service & maintenance responsibilities at London Array Offshore Wind Farm
Following a competitive tender process RWE has been successful in winning the operations, service & maintenance contract at the 175 turbine, 630MW London Array Offshore Wind Farm. Over the past year a tender process has been conducted to explore if there was a more efficient way to deliver the range of O&M services needed at … Continue reading RWE to take on operations, service & maintenance responsibilities at London Array Offshore Wind Farm
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RWE and Tata Power collaborate to explore potential for development of offshore wind projects in India
RWE and Tata Power have agreed on a partnership to explore the potential for a joint development of offshore wind projects in India. A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited, a 100 percent subsidiary of Tata Power, which is one of India’s largest integrated power companies, and RWE … Continue reading RWE and Tata Power collaborate to explore potential for development of offshore wind projects in India
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IRENA and China State Grid Pave Wave Towards Smart Electrification
Future power grids will be very different from the current ones and will require smart electrification solutions as renewable energy is growing faster than ever,” said IRENA Director-General Francesco La Camera, at a joint workshop by IRENA and the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), the world’s largest grid operator and corporation. The virtual workshop … Continue reading IRENA and China State Grid Pave Wave Towards Smart Electrification
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Endesa and Alcoa have signed a pre-agreement for the supply of wind power
The energy company offers 906.3 MW of wind energy produced in the territory, which will employ some 60 people for its operation and maintenance, promoting the hiring of local labor.Endesa and Alcoa have signed a preliminary agreement for the supply of 100% renewable energy for 10 years for the primary aluminum plant that the US … Continue reading Endesa and Alcoa have signed a pre-agreement for the supply of wind power
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Offshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil
The federal decree published in January with laws for offshore wind projects encouraged the sector and Brazil shows potential for world leadership.Brazil’s nascent offshore wind market is far from complete and the country has more potential to be a world leader in the segment. A publication of Decree 10,946/2022, of January 25, with guidelines for … Continue reading Offshore wind energy has great potential in Brazil
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The EU asks to speed up offshore wind power
Europe’s dependence on Russia for natural gas and oil, in the Ukraine crisis, demonstrates the need to boost offshore wind power. The process of energy transition in which the planet is immersed reveals often contradictory situations. The EU asks that these offshore wind farms as the only way to ensure goodbye to fossil fuels, say … Continue reading The EU asks to speed up offshore wind power
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Oman ranks third in MENA for renewable energy transition
ished by Bloomberg. Climatescope is a market assessment and an index that evaluates the conditions for energy transition investment globally and the ability to attract capital for low-carbon technologies while building a greener economy. It also provides a snapshot of where clean energy policies and financing stand today and a guide to what can happen … Continue reading Oman ranks third in MENA for renewable energy transition
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Hydrogen – How exactly does this fuel of the future work?
Hydrogen – How exactly does this fuel of the future work? Hydrogen is a naturally occurring chemical element that can be found in almost unlimited quantities. It is 14 times lighter than air, can be combusted without producing any CO2 emissions and is not self-ignitious, corrosive or radioactive. In order to use its energy content, … Continue reading Hydrogen – How exactly does this fuel of the future work?
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State guarantees for PPA with electrointensive consumers
The guarantees by the State to facilitate PPA for electro?intensive consumers at competitive prices with renewable energy projects are already available. CESCE, the managing agent of these guarantees, offers insurance both to the financial entities that issue guarantees for electro?intensive consumers and to the sellers of the energy in the PPA. In the Spanish version … Continue reading State guarantees for PPA with electrointensive consumers
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Five things to know about the in Wind Energy program
The Women in Wind program has been running since 2019, helping accelerate the careers of women in the wind industry. Mentees have come from all parts of the globe – Vietnam to Russia, Brazil to Kenya… There have been many different voices in the scheme, helping build a global network of professionals in the wind industry. … Continue reading Five things to know about the in Wind Energy program
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Tenaris to invest $190 million on new wind farm in Argentina
Tenaris will spend $190 million on the construction of a new Argentine wind farm expected to come online by mid-2023, the company said in a statement on Thursday. The nearly 101 megawatt project will be built in the city of Adolfo Gonzales Chaves in Buenos Aires province and generate 509 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity … Continue reading Tenaris to invest $190 million on new wind farm in Argentina
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DNV technical advisor to aid electric vehicle growth plans in UK and Republic of Ireland
DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has acted as technical advisor to Zenob? Energy as it secured a GBP 241 million structured finance deal to expand its electric vehicle (EV) offering. DNV conducted independent technical due diligence of Zenob? Energy’s portfolio of 430 electric buses and depots in the UK and Republic of … Continue reading DNV technical advisor to aid electric vehicle growth plans in UK and Republic of Ireland
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The auction of renewable energy PPA with electro?intensive consumers
The current situation of high prices in the energy markets is having a particularly serious effect on electro?intensive consumers. For secure coverage they need PPA at competitive prices. Fernando Soto, Director?General of AEGE, explained in a webinar organised by AleaSoft Energy Forecasting the auction that are organising to close PPA between renewable energy projects and … Continue reading The auction of renewable energy PPA with electro?intensive consumers
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