Renewable energy developer and fund manager Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) plans to invest 8 billion euros ($8.6 billion) in a large offshore wind farm in Portugal that is preparing its first auction for such concessions. CIP said it was aiming to create 2 gigawatt installed capacity at a wind farm called Nortada off the Atlantic … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) set to invest $8.6 billion in offshore wind in Portugal
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Enefit Green awards Nordex an order for 255 MW of wind power in Estonia
Nordex has received an order for a 255 MW wind farm in Estonia from Enefit Green, one of the leading producers of renewable energy in the Baltic region. Nordex will supply 38 N163/6.X wind turbines for the Sopi I, Sopi II and Tootsi wind farms. The order also includes a Premium Service contract for the … Continue reading Enefit Green awards Nordex an order for 255 MW of wind power in Estonia
Continue readingVattenfall invests in 76-megawatt agrivoltaic project
Agrivoltaics is the combination of sustainable agriculture and solar power generation on the same agricultural land. Vattenfall has now made a final investment decision for a 76-megawatt solar park Tützpatz in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The project is being set up without state support. Photovoltaics is now one of the cheapest technologies among renewable energies, and solar … Continue reading Vattenfall invests in 76-megawatt agrivoltaic project
Continue readingAMLO announces that 4 US-financed wind farms will be built in Mexico
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador revealed that there is a possibility that four of the 10 industrial parks that will be built in the Trans-Isthmic Corridor are destined for the development of wind energy and that they are financed by the United States. In a morning press conference, the president indicated that this is a … Continue reading AMLO announces that 4 US-financed wind farms will be built in Mexico
Continue reading3Sun, the “Sun Factory” Becomes a Film
3Sun’s journey began in 2010, when very few people thought that it would make sense to produce photovoltaic modules in Italy—in Sicily! It’s a journey, and a choice, which today seems forward-thinking, now that Covid, the conflict in Ukraine, and the looming climate crisis, have clearly shown that renewables are the right choice for sustainable … Continue reading 3Sun, the “Sun Factory” Becomes a Film
Continue readingRepsol begins the production of wind energy in its first renewable project in Castilla y León
Repsol has started producing electricity at its first renewable project in Castilla y León, Spain, named PI. Located in the provinces of Palencia and Valladolid, it consists of seven wind farms which will have a total installed capacity of 175 MW once completed. The company has successfully completed the grid connection of the first wind … Continue reading Repsol begins the production of wind energy in its first renewable project in Castilla y León
Continue readingVestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Vestas is presenting a new solution that renders epoxy-based turbine blades as circular, without the need for changing the design or composition of blade material. Combining newly discovered chemical technology developed within the CETEC initiative, and partnerships with Olin and Stena Recycling, the solution can be applied to blades currently in operation. Once matured, this … Continue reading Vestas unveils circularity solution to end landfill for turbine blades
Continue readingVestas wind loses 1,572 million in 2022
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas recorded losses of 1,572 million euros in 2022, in contrast to the attributable net profit of 134 million the previous year, according to the company. Vestas’ accounts reflect an extraordinary adverse impact of 444 million euros related to the alignment of the manufacturing footprint and the departure from Russia, … Continue reading Vestas wind loses 1,572 million in 2022
Continue readingACP Statement on State of the Union Address
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet released this statement following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, the President underscored how clean energy is growing our economy, lowering consumer energy costs, and cutting pollution. “Landmark investments in domestic clean energy are creating jobs, while protecting consumers from volatile global energy markets. … Continue reading ACP Statement on State of the Union Address
Continue readingLittle Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
RWE has awarded £28,386 to local communities surrounding the Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm, a 60 megawatt onshore windfarm near Romney Marsh, through its Community Fund. Over 25 years Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm Community Fund will invest over £1.5 million into communities closest to the wind farm. Community benefit funds at onshore and offshore … Continue reading Little Cheyne Court Wind Farm supporting local community groups
Continue readingCencentrated solar power, wind power and PV in February
European electricity markets start February downwards helped by demand, renewable energy and gas. In the first week of February, prices of most European electricity markets fell compared to the previous week, favoured by the decrease in demand in most markets, a lower weekly average price of gas, general increases in solar energy production and rises … Continue reading Cencentrated solar power, wind power and PV in February
Continue readingPause to Danish offshore wind scheme is absurd
The Danish Government has put on hold Denmark’s “open door” offshore wind development procedure. Pausing this established and effective scheme creates investment uncertainty for 20 GW of offshore wind currently under planning and development. It seriously undermines Denmark’s 2030 targets for offshore wind, which are central to Europe’s wider targets. And it flies in the … Continue reading Pause to Danish offshore wind scheme is absurd
Continue readingSiemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign historic offshore wind partnership framework agreement for South Korea
Siemens Gamesa, the world-leading provider of wind power solutions, and Doosan Enerbility, formerly Doosan Heavy Industries, a market leading manufacturer of energy solutions, announce the signing of a binding framework agreement for a strategic partnership for the South Korean offshore wind market. Marc Becker, CEO of Siemens Gamesa’s offshore business and Hongook Park, CEO of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign historic offshore wind partnership framework agreement for South Korea
Continue readingThe Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, meets with Frans Timmermans to boost EU leadership in green hydrogen
Simplicity, scale and speed. These were the key messages at the meeting held by the Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, chaired by Ignacio Galán since its creation, with the Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Frans Timmermans, to analyse how to make the European Union a more attractive area for investment … Continue reading The Renewable Hydrogen Coalition, meets with Frans Timmermans to boost EU leadership in green hydrogen
Continue readingCapital Energy awards Gestacur the construction work for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, La Herrada
The imminent development of this renewable infrastructure will involve an investment of around 53 million eurosThis company from Albacete will be in charge, throughout this year, of the engineering, supply, construction, start-up and restoration works of this new renewable energy facility, also promoting the hiring of local workers and companies.The wind farm will have an … Continue reading Capital Energy awards Gestacur the construction work for its first wind farm in Castilla-La Mancha, La Herrada
Continue readingACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), the leading trade organization representing the clean energy industry, has announced its 2023 incoming Board of Directors, as its new CEO Jason Grumet takes the helm of the organization. The membership of the 2023 Board represents the depth and reach of the clean power industry across the U.S. economy.? … Continue reading ACP Announces 2023 Officers and Board; Incoming CEO Grumet Takes Reins of Organization
Continue readingAcciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
ACCIONA Energía and Grupo Violas, one of the premier Portuguese business groups with investments in various industries such as textiles, tourism, education, real estate, beverages, and logistics, have signed an agreement for the supply of 100% renewable energy for the next ten years in Portugal. Under this agreement, ACCIONA Energía will supply more than … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Grupo Violas agree to supply 100% renewable energy in Portugal
Continue readingEnel: the future of energy is taking shape with 3Sun in Catania
Enel Chairman Michele Crisostomo, Enel CEO Francesco Starace, The Italian Minister of the Environment and Energy Security Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, the Director-General for Energy of the European Commission Ditte Juul Jørgensen, the President of the Region of Sicily Renato Schifani, and the Catania Municipality’s Special Commissioner – Prefect Piero Mattei visited the construction site of … Continue reading Enel: the future of energy is taking shape with 3Sun in Catania
Continue readingGreen hydrogen promises to boost Brazil-Germany relationship
At the forefront of the green hydrogen economy, Germany sees Brazil as a strategic fuel supplier, a big bet to replace oil, gas and coal and meet climate targets.As Brazil seeks to regain its environmental leadership, Germany is racing against time to overcome the current energy crisis and meet its climate ambitions. Given this, President … Continue reading Green hydrogen promises to boost Brazil-Germany relationship
Continue readingEquinor and SSE Renewables carry out early scoping work on potential 4th phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm
Leading energy companies Equinor and SSE Renewables are carrying out early scoping work to explore options for developing a fourth phase, Dogger Bank D, of the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Equinor and SSE Renewables each own 50% of the proposed Dogger Bank D development. The Dogger Bank D proposal would require a new development … Continue reading Equinor and SSE Renewables carry out early scoping work on potential 4th phase of Dogger Bank Wind Farm
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