Now entering its second year as the leading trade organization representing the renewable energy industry, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced its newly elected Board Officers for 2022. “We are pleased to have such a strong leadership team of officers leading the ACP Board of Directors. They will play a critical role in assuring … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Announces Board Officers for 2022
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January 2022: A month of macrovolatility in the European electricity markets
In January, the average price of the European electricity markets exceeded €165/MWh in most cases. These prices were lower than those of December but much higher than those of January 2021. During the month there were hours with negative values in some markets and others with very high values, as in the British case where … Continue reading January 2022: A month of macrovolatility in the European electricity markets
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Hyperlight Energy signs license with NREL for Concentrated Solar Power receiver that replaces steel with plastic
Improved receiver design is part of company’s technical roadmap, pushing up the performance curve while maintaining world-leading low cost. Hyperlight Energy, a developer of Hylux™, the world’s lowest-cost concentrated solar power (CSP) technology, today announced that it has signed an exclusive license agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) for … Continue reading Hyperlight Energy signs license with NREL for Concentrated Solar Power receiver that replaces steel with plastic
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Brazil’s BNDES will invest $117 million for wind farms construction
Brazilian state development bank BNDES said on Wednesday it will finance up to $117 million (655 million reais) for the construction of seven wind farms in the northern state of Bahia. Located in the Ventos de São Vítor Wind Complex in the semi-arid area of the state, BNDES said the investment is part of its … Continue reading Brazil’s BNDES will invest $117 million for wind farms construction
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Louisiana sets 5 GW offshore wind power goal
The target has been set out within the state’s Climate Action Plan, intended to complement ongoing efforts to implement the state’s Coastal Master Plan, which serves as a model around the world for comprehensively adapting to the impacts of climate change, and other ongoing efforts of the state. The Climate Action Plan stated: “Given the … Continue reading Louisiana sets 5 GW offshore wind power goal
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Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant showcased at Dubai Expo on Spain Day
Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant for industrial use has attracted all the attention at the Dubai Expo on Spain Day. The project, developed by Iberdrola and located in the Spanish pavilion, was visited by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, who presided over the day. The plant is being finalised in Puertollano (Ciudad Real). With an … Continue reading Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant showcased at Dubai Expo on Spain Day
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Siemens Gamesa’s performance still challenged by market dynamics
Supply chain disruptions and challenges during the launch of the Siemens Gamesa 5.X platform impact financial performance. Services continues with a solid performance and Offshore maintains its leadership position. The wind turbine order book increased by 12% y/y to 33,604 million euros, with an 8% increase in order intake in the quarter. The commitments agreed … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa’s performance still challenged by market dynamics
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Jochen Eickholt to replace Andreas Nauen as CEO of Siemens Gamesa
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has appointed Jochen Eickholt, a member of the executive board at Siemens Energy as its Chief Executive Officer. Eickholt will take the reins at Siemens Gamesa on March 1, replacing Andreas Nauen. “Siemens Gamesa is experiencing significant challenges in its Onshore business in a very difficult market and we have appointed … Continue reading Jochen Eickholt to replace Andreas Nauen as CEO of Siemens Gamesa
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Green hydrogen train will become a reality thanks to Iberdrola and CAF
They sign an agreement whose main objective is the global promotion of emission-free green hydrogen rail transport. Millán García-Tola: “This alliance reinforces Iberdrola’s commitment to decarbonisation”. Iberdrola and the CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) group have formed an alliance to promote the use of green hydrogen in the railway sector and in passenger … Continue reading Green hydrogen train will become a reality thanks to Iberdrola and CAF
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Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in Europe
January 2022: A month of macrovolatility in the European electricity markets. In January, the average price of the European electricity markets exceeded €165/MWh in most cases. These prices were lower than those of December but much higher than those of January 2021. During the month there were hours with negative values in some markets and … Continue reading Photovoltaic and solar thermal energy production and wind energy production in Europe
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Wind power generated 22.1% in January in Spain
Renewables covered 40% of the electricity demand, adding wind energy, hydraulic, biomass, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic.The national electricity demand for the month of January is estimated at 22,704 GWh, 5% lower than that registered in January 2021. If the effects of the calendar and temperatures are taken into account, the figure is 3.2% lower … Continue reading Wind power generated 22.1% in January in Spain
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Brazil reached, at the end of 2021, 33.2 GW of wind power and solar
At the end of 2021, Brazil reached 33.2 GW of power, adding wind energy and solar sources (centralized and distributed). This number represents approximately 17% of the composition of the total installed capacity by source in Matrix Eléctrica. The growth of these sources has been occurring very rapidly and indicates the path that private investment … Continue reading Brazil reached, at the end of 2021, 33.2 GW of wind power and solar
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GE selected for two offshore wind R&D awards
Awards made by National Offshore Wind Research & Development Consortium to tackle key challenges in emerging US offshore wind industryR&D projects to focus on production of large castings and autonomous inspection of turbinesGE is well positioned to support technology innovation needed to drive continued growth of US offshore wind marketGE Renewable Energy and GE Research … Continue reading GE selected for two offshore wind R&D awards
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Black turbine blades reduce bird collisions
Black blades can reduce the number of bird collisions by 70 percent, a Norwegian study has shown. But will Dutch birds follow the same behaviour and could dark-coloured wind turbine blades be accepted by the Dutch public? A new study in Eemshaven aims to find the answers. Seven wind turbines in Dutch Eemshaven will have … Continue reading Black turbine blades reduce bird collisions
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Ørsted achieved significant results, both strategically, operationally, and financially, despite an extraordinary year
Today, Ørsted’s Board of Directors approved the annual report for 2021. Our operating profit (EBITDA) totalled DKK 24.3 billion, an increase of DKK 6.2 billion compared to 2020. Our earnings included a gain of DKK 8.5 billion from the 50 % farm-downs of Borssele 1 & 2 and Greater Changhua 1. Operating profit excluding these new partnerships … Continue reading Ørsted achieved significant results, both strategically, operationally, and financially, despite an extraordinary year
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CIP announces partnership with Enagás, Naturgy, Fertiberia and Vestas to build a project for green hydrogen and ammonia in Spain
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners develops the first phase of Project Catalina in partnership with Enagás, Naturgy, Fertiberia and Vestas. Project Catalina is a pioneering green hydrogen and green ammonia GW-scale project that aims to bring the abundant renewable resources of Aragon to the industrial consumption points on the Spanish Eastern coast through energy efficient and environmentally … Continue reading CIP announces partnership with Enagás, Naturgy, Fertiberia and Vestas to build a project for green hydrogen and ammonia in Spain
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Libya authorizes Irish company to build first solar power plant
Authorities in Libya have granted the Dublin-based AG Energy, an independent power producer company, a license to build a 200 megawatts solar-run power plant in Ghadames city, southwest of Libya. The first renewable energy project to be implemented by a private company is coming to full development in Libya, the Africa 21 writes, indicating that … Continue reading Libya authorizes Irish company to build first solar power plant
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Messy permitting leads to yet another undersubscribed wind energy auction in Italy
Italy has published the results of its latest renewables auction. 3,300 MW was on offer, including non-awarded capacity from previous undersubscribed auctions. But only 975 MW of utility-scale projects were awarded, of which 392 MW were onshore wind. Yet again the lack of permitted projects led to an undersubscribed auction. The backlog of non-awarded renewables … Continue reading Messy permitting leads to yet another undersubscribed wind energy auction in Italy
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Enercon receives orders from Ørsted in Northern Ireland
ENERCON will install 16 MW of capacity under a first-of-its-kind Corporate Power Purchase Agreement in Ballykeel, Northern Ireland. Enercon announced today that it has signed a Wind Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) with renewable energy company Ørsted. Under this agreement, ENERCON will install seven E-82 E4 Ørsted wind turbines at its site in Ballykeel, Co Antrim … Continue reading Enercon receives orders from Ørsted in Northern Ireland
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Enel is awarded 130 MW in GSE’S seventh italian tender
In the seventh round of renewable energy source (RES) tenders called by the GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici – Energy Service Provider) – from the “auctions” and “registers” quotas – Enel Green Power Italia and Enel Produzione have been awarded 129.6* MW split between new renewable capacity and refurbishment of hydropower plants already in service. Of … Continue reading Enel is awarded 130 MW in GSE’S seventh italian tender
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