Construction of the rock cavern storage facility for fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå has reached the halfway point. Right now the steel lining is being installed inside Svartöberget. The storage facility, which will be an important part of the value chain for fossil-free iron and steel production, is planned to be in operation by the summer. … Continue reading HYBRIT: A unique hydrogen storage facility in Luleå is taking shape
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European electricity markets down in the second week of February thanks to solar energy and gas prices
In the second week of February, spot and futures European electricity markets prices had a mostly downward behaviour. The drop in gas prices as well as lower demand and higher solar energy production in most markets favoured this trend. During the week negative hourly prices were registered in the Belgian market and the lowest since … Continue reading European electricity markets down in the second week of February thanks to solar energy and gas prices
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A Green Recovery powered by wind can create over 2.2 million jobs in five countries
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Capturing Green Recovery Opportunities from Wind Power in Developing Economies. The report, written in collaboration with BVG Associates, highlights the vast and largely untapped socioeconomic and environmental opportunities which could be unlocked by wind energy in a group of developing economies from 2022-2026. Five emerging economies in … Continue reading A Green Recovery powered by wind can create over 2.2 million jobs in five countries
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Acciona Energía enters the wind power sector in Peru with 131MW
ACCIONA Energía will invest around US$180m (€158m) in the new wind farm located in San Juan de Marcona, Ica region. ACCIONA Energía, the world’s largest 100% renewable energy company, is embarking on its first project in Peru with the construction of a 131.1 MW wind farm in San Juan de Marcona, in the Ica region. … Continue reading Acciona Energía enters the wind power sector in Peru with 131MW
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Iberdrola inaugurates the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles in southern Europe
The company, in partnership with Porsche, plans to boost electric mobility by setting up 35 ultra-fast charging stations, which will enable Iberdrola to expand its charging network, the most powerful in Spain. Iberdrola has inaugurated the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles that currently exists in southern Europe. Located in a strategic location on … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the largest ultra-fast charging hub for electric vehicles in southern Europe
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Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) has today published Capturing Green Recovery Opportunities from Wind Power in Developing Economies. The report, written in collaboration with BVG Associates, highlights the vast and largely untapped socioeconomic and environmental opportunities which could be unlocked by wind energy in a group of developing economies from 2022-2026. The report focuses … Continue reading Embracing a green recovery from the COVID-19 Pandemic could add 2.2 million energy jobs
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Norway announces first offshore wind power auction
Last week the Norwegian Government announced that they will hold the country’s first offshore wind auction in the second half of 2022. The auction will have a total capacity of 1.5 GW. Further offshore wind auctions will follow. Despite the announcement, the Norwegian wind industry is not completely content. Norway is blessed with ideal conditions … Continue reading Norway announces first offshore wind power auction
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The three wind power plants of Enel Green Power Spain in Cuenca, in full activity
The three wind power plants that Endesa’s renewable subsidiary, Enel Green Power Spain, is building in Cuenca are already fully operational, with more than 120 professionals working in Campillo I, II, III, in the Cuenca towns of Campillo de Altobuey, Enguídanos, Puebla del Salvador, Minglanilla, Castillejo de Iniesta and Iniesta. In total, the plant will … Continue reading The three wind power plants of Enel Green Power Spain in Cuenca, in full activity
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Iberdrola will invest 10,000 million dollars in offshore wind power in Massachusetts
The chairman of the energy group has met with the governor of Massachusetts, Charlie Baker, to detail his commitment to offshore wind power. Iberdrola continues to strengthen its global leadership in the offshore wind sector, this time in Massachusetts. The group will invest more than US$ 10 billion in the development of three offshore wind … Continue reading Iberdrola will invest 10,000 million dollars in offshore wind power in Massachusetts
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EDP Renewables net profit rises 18% to 655 million euros in 2021
EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, has achieved a net profit of 655 million in 2021, 18% more than in the previous year. At the end of 2021, the company manages a portfolio of 13.6 GW, of which 12.5 GW are consolidated and 1.1 GW equity consolidated (Spain, Portugal, USA … Continue reading EDP Renewables net profit rises 18% to 655 million euros in 2021
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Clean Energy in America Reaches Milestone in 2021, But Installation Pace Must Accelerate to Reach Emissions Goals
The quarterly results are in: utility-scale solar and battery storage set annual installation records in 2021, according to the American Clean Power Association (ACP)’s newly released Clean Power Quarterly Fourth Quarter 2021 Report. While clean energy capacity passed the major milestone of 200 gigawatts (GW) – enough to support the energy needs of almost 2 … Continue reading Clean Energy in America Reaches Milestone in 2021, But Installation Pace Must Accelerate to Reach Emissions Goals
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Poland generated record amount of electricity from wind power in January
Poland generated a record amount of energy from wind in January, with turbines meeting around a third of the country’s electricity needs at times. However, experts note that the figures could be even higher had the government not introduced restrictions in 2016 that have resulted in virtually no new onshore wind investments being launched since … Continue reading Poland generated record amount of electricity from wind power in January
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U.S. surpasses 200 gigawatts of total clean power
The Clean Power Quarterly 2021 Q4 Market Report, released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP), shows the U.S. surpassed more than 200 gigawatts (200,209 MW-ac) of total operating utility-scale clean power capacity in 2021, but significant policy issues continue to hold back growth for the industry and threaten the country’s ability to meet emissions goals. … Continue reading U.S. surpasses 200 gigawatts of total clean power
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RWE and Neptune Energy join forces to accelerate green hydrogen production in Dutch North Sea
RWE and Neptune Energy announced today that they have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop the offshore green hydrogen demonstration project “H2opZee” ahead of 2030. H2opZee is a demonstration project which aims at building 300 to 500 megawatts (MW) electrolyzer capacity far out in the Dutch North Sea, in order to produce green hydrogen … Continue reading RWE and Neptune Energy join forces to accelerate green hydrogen production in Dutch North Sea
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Iberdrola strengthens its leadership by increasing renewable capacity by 9.2% worldwide in 2021
The Iberdrola group has increased its renewable capacity by 9.2% in 2021, to over 38,000 MW ‘green’ – specifically 38.035 MW. The company has commissioned 3.484 MW of new renewables, in line with its strategy based on a decarbonised and competitive economy, as reported today by the company to the Spanish National Securities Market Commission … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its leadership by increasing renewable capacity by 9.2% worldwide in 2021
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Rooftop Solar Power in Uganda
Bridget Kabugho’s eyes light up when she talks about her new business venture. As she peels cassava — starchy root vegetable found in many tropical countries — in front of her house in the Ugandan town of Kasese, she speaks passionately about how she started her own business selling footwear in the village market square … Continue reading Rooftop Solar Power in Uganda
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France sets 40 GW offshore wind energy target
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will have around 40 GW of offshore wind power capacity in operation by 2050. This capacity corresponds to around 50 offshore wind farms. The offshore wind energy target is part of a larger push by France to reach carbon-neutrality by 2050, including the construction of six new … Continue reading France sets 40 GW offshore wind energy target
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Sweden names 3 areas for 20-30 TWh annual offshore wind energy
Sweden presented plans on Tuesday to build offshore wind power plants that will generate 20-30 terawatt-hours (TWh) per year, with an aim to reach 120 TWh at a later stage. The areas are located in the waters both east and west of Sweden. “This way we secure the electricity supply, enable the (energy) transition and … Continue reading Sweden names 3 areas for 20-30 TWh annual offshore wind energy
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PPA for 11 wind farms with more than 170 MW
The PNE Group has achieved another success with the conclusion of further power purchase agreements (PPAs) for wind farms with a total nominal capacity of more than 170 MW and an electricity generation volume of approx. 350 GWh. To date, PNE has already successfully negotiated contracts for over 1 TWh of green electricity. A large … Continue reading PPA for 11 wind farms with more than 170 MW
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Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy Economy (AEE), and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) filed supplemental comments with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to emphasize the need and opportunity for near-term interconnection improvements. These joint comments highlight areas of agreement from leading clean energy companies that would allow timely and … Continue reading Clean Energy Trade Associations Urge FERC to Act on Near-term Interconnection Improvements
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