The transition to a clean and secure energy and efforts to combat climate change hinge on several key factors. One such critical element is closing the gender gap to fully include women in the technical, scientific, and business development of the renewable energy sector. According to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2022 report, by 2030 … Continue reading Women in Renewables Can Be Agents of Change
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Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Renewed Climate Ambition
New report confirms Malaysia’s ability to meet its net zero goal with increased use of local and affordable renewables. According to the report’s findings, transitioning to renewable energy will save Malaysia between USD 9 billion and USD 13 billion annually by 2050 in avoided energy, climate, and health costs. Developed by the International Renewable Energy … Continue reading Renewables Are the Solution to Malaysia’s Sustainable Future and Renewed Climate Ambition
Continue readingVestas partners with Pampa Energía to build a 95 MW wind power plant in Argentina
Vestas has won a 95 MW order with Pampa Energía for the Pepe VI wind farm in the Province of Buenos Aires, in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. The project will feature 21 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines that Vestas will supply and install. Upon completion, Vestas will also deliver a 20-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas partners with Pampa Energía to build a 95 MW wind power plant in Argentina
Continue readingX1 Wind’s X30 floating wind prototype delivers first kWh
X1 Wind has announced today (MARCH 07) that its X30 floating wind prototype, installed in the Canary Islands, successfully produced its first kWh. The milestone marks the world’s only floating wind platform currently installed with a TLP mooring system, which dramatically reduces the environmental footprint and improves compatibility with other sea uses. It further heralds … Continue reading X1 Wind’s X30 floating wind prototype delivers first kWh
Continue readingNew Jersey opens third offshore wind solicitation
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has given the green light on the state’s third solicitation of offshore wind capacity. This third solicitation seeks to award between 1.2 GW and 4 GW of offshore wind capacity, building on the previously awarded 3.75 GW. The application window opened on 6 March and bids will … Continue reading New Jersey opens third offshore wind solicitation
Continue readingPrice rises in European electricity markets at the beginning of March
In the first week of March, prices of most European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week, influenced by the increase in demand caused by the drop in temperatures. Regarding the photovoltaic energy production, on March 2 a record was reached in Portugal and on the 3rd the highest in a month of March … Continue reading Price rises in European electricity markets at the beginning of March
Continue readingPetrobras and Equinor sign agreement to evaluate seven offshore wind projects in Brazil
During CERAWeek, Petrobras and Equinor have signed a letter of intent that expands the cooperation between the two companies to assess seven offshore wind power generation projects. The letter of intent expands the cooperation between the two companies to assess the technical, economic, and environmental feasibility of seven offshore wind power generation projects off the … Continue reading Petrobras and Equinor sign agreement to evaluate seven offshore wind projects in Brazil
Continue readingPetrobras, Equinor to study seven offshore wind power projects Brazil
Petrobras and Equinor signed an agreement to assess the technical, economic and environmental feasibility of seven wind power generation projects off the Brazilian coast. The proposed projects would generate a combined capacity of 14.5 GW of wind power, Petrobras (PBR) chief executive Jean Paul Prates said at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston. The project … Continue reading Petrobras, Equinor to study seven offshore wind power projects Brazil
Continue readingRWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
Initial findings from a supply chain study by RWE and Marine Power Systems are helping identify where Wales and the region can benefit from the forthcoming Celtic Sea floating wind technology boom. The study is funded by RWE, Wales’ largest energy generator, and carried out by Swansea-based company Marine Power Systems, which is developing a … Continue reading RWE funded study flags supply chain opportunities for Wales and the region from Celtic Sea floating wind
Continue readingØrsted joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind
Ørsted becomes the first energy company to join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA) to support a faster deployment of offshore wind and create a global community of action. GOWA is a new global organisation that brings together governments, the private sector, international organisations, and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind power. … Continue reading Ørsted joins Global Offshore Wind Alliance to help governments reach full potential of offshore wind
Continue readingIRENA and FAO’s Collaboration Drives Better Decision-making for Sustainable Bioenergy Development
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are advancing the development of sustainable bioenergy by joining forces in showcasing the mapping of geospatial layers of data on agro-ecological zoning. Within the framework of collaboration under the memorandum of understanding signed in 2021, the two organisations have made available the … Continue reading IRENA and FAO’s Collaboration Drives Better Decision-making for Sustainable Bioenergy Development
Continue readingRWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
RWE, the UK’s largest power generator and one of the largest renewables developers, has significantly expanded its solar and battery capabilities by acquiring JBM Solar, a large independent developer of solar and battery storage systems. With this acquisition RWE reaffirms its UK strategy by continuing to grow and to diversify its UK portfolio by adding … Continue reading RWE acquires JBM Solar and becomes a top 3 solar developer in the United Kingdom
Continue readingChina’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale is crucial for meeting the desired climate commitments, where affordability plays a vital role. However, the expected surge in prices of lithium, cobalt, nickel, and manganese, four critical materials in EV batteries, could hinder EV uptake. To explore these impacts in the context of China, … Continue reading China’s electric vehicle and climate ambitions jeopardized by surging critical material prices
Continue readingSoutheast Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Monsoon Wind Power Company Limited have signed a $692.55-million loan agreement to build a wind farm in Laos. Comprising 133 wind turbines with a capacity of 600 MW, the Monsoon Wind Power Project will be the largest wind farm in Southeast Asia and the first in Laos, according to … Continue reading Southeast Asia’s largest wind power plant to be built in Laos
Continue readingEurope needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
The European Commission is preparing a Net Zero Industry Act and changes to Europe’s Electricity Market Design. CEOs of Europe’s leading energy companies say it’s essential to get the detail right in these proposals. Francesco Starace, CEO Enel: “The energy transition must accelerate if we want to deliver stable, secure and competitive electricity to our … Continue reading Europe needs stronger wind supply chain and clear investment signals
Continue readingTürkiye ranks 6th in wind energy capacity in Europe
Türkiye has strengthened its position as a major player in wind energy, ranking sixth in Europe in installed power capacity, according to the “2022 European Wind Statistics and 2023-2027 Outlook” report by the European Wind Energy Association WindEurope. The report reveals that Türkiye added 867 megawatts of wind energy capacity in 2022, bringing its total … Continue reading Türkiye ranks 6th in wind energy capacity in Europe
Continue readingACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
ACWA Power, a leading Saudi developer, investor, and operator of power generation, water desalination and green hydrogen plants worldwide, has announced a ground-breaking partnership agreement with the Republic of Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Energy and Samruk-Kazyna, the sovereign wealth fund ofKazakhstan to lead and develop a 1GW wind energy and battery storage project within the Central … Continue reading ACWA Power inks major renewable development deal with Kazakhstan government for 1GW wind energy and battery storage plant
Continue readingDNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
Floating offshore wind provides state opportunity for leadership in developing new technologies and markets. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a series of reports for the State of Maine’s Governor’s Energy Office for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative. The initiative was launched in June 2019 to outline a clear roadmap to … Continue reading DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
Continue readingIberdrola signs a strategic alliance with BP to accelerate the deployment of electric mobility
The companies plan a joint investment of €1 billion in 11,700 fast charging points, expanding the infrastructure necessary for the development of electric mobility in Spain and Portugal. Iberdrola and bp today signed a strategic alliance to accelerate the energy transition in sustainable mobility. The companies, which announced their intention to form a joint venture … Continue reading Iberdrola signs a strategic alliance with BP to accelerate the deployment of electric mobility
Continue readingEDPR scales up global ambition with growth plan of more than 4GW/year
EDPR will invest 20 billion euros until 2026 to boost renewable additions, forecasting to add more than 4GW per year in capacity during this period and doubling installed capacity in Solar Utility Scale and Wind. Growth partially funded by a 1bn capital increase. EDPR today presented its revised Business Plan 23-26 in London, forecasting … Continue reading EDPR scales up global ambition with growth plan of more than 4GW/year
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