Germany is blowing us away — literally — with its wind power production. On Wednesday, Jan. 4, Germany produced a record-breaking amount of wind energy. Data from the European Energy Exchange (EEX) showed wind farms nationwide had produced more than 50,000 megawatts of energy, resulting in the highest production of electricity derived from wind power … Continue reading Germany Generated a Historical Amount of Electricity From Wind Energy This Week
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RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
Anders Opedal (Equinor) and Dr Markus Krebber (RWE) agreed today on a strategic energy partnership between their companies. The agreement includes large scale projects that will contribute to the European energy supply as well as to the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy in Germany and the EU. In addition, the partnership will strengthen the long-term … Continue reading RWE and Equinor agree on strategic partnership for security of supply and decarbonisation
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Iberdrola will install its first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Brazil
The Iberdrola group plans to install in Brazil, through its subsidiary Neoenergia, the company’s first floating photovoltaic plant in the world. The project will be built on the water surface of the Xaréu dam on the island of Fernando de Noronha, recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage Site, where Iberdrola is developing various … Continue reading Iberdrola will install its first floating photovoltaic solar plant in Brazil
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Türkiye to reach 30 gigawatts in wind energy installed capacity by 2035
Türkiye’s wind energy installed capacity is expected to increase to 29.6 gigawatts by 2035, 5 gigawatts of which is offshore. The projections were laid out by the recently-published Türkiye National Energy Plan, which was prepared on the basis of the Energy and Natural Resources Ministry’s target of achieving net zero emissions in 2053. The plan, … Continue reading Türkiye to reach 30 gigawatts in wind energy installed capacity by 2035
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in 2022
Record gas and CO2 prices send electricity markets in 2022 at prices never seen before. In 2022, the annual electricity markets prices were the highest in history, exceeding €200/MWh in most cases. Gas and CO2 prices, which also registered records, were the main cause of the high electricity markets prices. During 2022, the installed solar … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in 2022
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Major wind power project comes online in China’s Liaoning province
A major onshore wind power project has been connected to the state grid and went online on Saturday in northeast China’s Liaoning province. The 400,000 kilowatt wind project is capable of providing 1.13 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity per year, which can meet the annual energy demand of nearly 600,000 households. It can also help … Continue reading Major wind power project comes online in China’s Liaoning province
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UK sets new record for wind power generation
Britain has set a new record for wind generation as power from onshore and offshore turbines helped boost clean energy supplies late last year. National Grid’s electricity system operator (ESO), which handles Great Britain’s grid, said that a new record for wind generation was set on 30 December, when 20.91 gigawatts (GW) were produced by … Continue reading UK sets new record for wind power generation
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Iberdrola completes the first phase of construction of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
The company has completed the installation of 65% of the piles and 40% of the offshore wind plataforms that will support the wind turbines. Iberdrola is progressing according to plan on the construction project in French Brittany waters for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm. The company has completed the first campaign of the works with … Continue reading Iberdrola completes the first phase of construction of the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm
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RWE is expanding its solar business in Spain: Commissioning of Casa Valdes solar farm near Madrid
First energy produced at the end of 2022 – RWE has commissioned a 44-megawatt (MWac) solar farm in the Province of Guadalajara, close to Madrid. Casa Valdes is a ground-mounted photovoltaic plant and will be able to supply the equivalent of 30,000 Spanish homes with green electricity annually. RWE installed 97,740 bifacial high-performance modules at Casa … Continue reading RWE is expanding its solar business in Spain: Commissioning of Casa Valdes solar farm near Madrid
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ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm
ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm, located in the Sicilia Region, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of thirteen V150-4.2 MW wind turbines and five V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as an Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement. “We are very … Continue reading ERG has placed a 76 MW order for the repowering of the Castelvetrano Salemi wind farm
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Electrical systems infrastructure contract for Baltyk offshore wind projects awarded
Equinor and Polenergia have selected Hitachi Energy to deliver electrical systems infrastructure for the MFW Ba?tyk II and MFW Ba?tyk III offshore wind projects in Poland. MFW Ba?tyk II and MFW Ba?tyk III, located in the Baltic Sea approximately 27 km and 40 km from the port of ?eba, are two of the largest and … Continue reading Electrical systems infrastructure contract for Baltyk offshore wind projects awarded
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For Enel Green Power South Africa, ‘The rainbow nation is greener than ever’
2022 was a year of change for EGP South Africa with various renewable energy projects completed, thereby helping the country to meet its growing energy needs. Under the guidance of country manager Manuele Battisti, in 2023 EGP will intensify its development activities, start construction of new projects and optimize operating activities as South Africa continues … Continue reading For Enel Green Power South Africa, ‘The rainbow nation is greener than ever’
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Vestas wins 84 MW order in Italy
Campo Eolico Ariano (CEA), a full subsidiary of the W.E.B Group, has placed a 84 MW order for the Ariano Irpino wind park, to be located in the Campania Region, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 20 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines, as well as a 25-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins 84 MW order in Italy
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