Today I was very pleased to join leaders from across eight European Governments alongside 90 key industry players in Ostend on the Belgian coast for the North Sea Summit. We have come together in order to pull every lever to accelerate the energy transition in Europe in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and … Continue reading Joining European leaders to unlock the huge offshore wind potential of the North Sea(s)
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Ingeteam launches a control system for hybridising wind and solar power plants
It is a system that allows the hybridization of wind farms with photovoltaic plants and energy storage systems in batteries.The first units are in the certification process and will be installed in Spain to hybridize two wind farms with two photovoltaic plants. Ingeteam has designed and manufactured the first units of its new control system … Continue reading Ingeteam launches a control system for hybridising wind and solar power plants
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40+ Organizations Call on Congress to Include Critical Transmission Funding in FY 2024 Budget
A letter signed by a multi-sector coalition of over 40 clean energy organizations, environmental groups, developers, manufacturers, labor and consumer groups, and other nonprofits was sent to Congress today urging robust funding for high-capacity transmission deployment and research through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fiscal Year 2024 budget. In the letter, the organizations highlight the … Continue reading 40+ Organizations Call on Congress to Include Critical Transmission Funding in FY 2024 Budget
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125 years full of energy – RWE celebrates its anniversary
RWE is celebrating its 125th anniversary. Rheinisch-Westfälische Elektrizitätswerk AG was founded as a local municipal utility in Essen on 25 April 1898. Now, 125 years later, RWE is not only Germany’s largest electricity producer but also one of the world’s leading renewable energy companies. At a celebration in Essen attended by Hendrik Wüst, Prime Minister … Continue reading 125 years full of energy – RWE celebrates its anniversary
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Enercon counts on further support from politics
With positive expectations and confidence, the ENERCON trade fair team starts today for this year’s leading international trade fair WindEurope in Copenhagen (25 – 27 April). ‘We are not only looking forward to good discussions with our customers,’ says ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff. ‘Exchanges with political stakeholders from the nation states and the EU … Continue reading Enercon counts on further support from politics
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Google and EDP Renewables sign framework to develop 650MWp of distributed solar energy in the USA
Framework agreement signed between technology giant and leading renewable energy company focuses on the development of around 650 MWp (500 MWac) in local energy communities across six US States; Companies will promote environmental justice through an initiative that provides benefits to nearly 25,000 low-to-moderate income families. Google and EDP Renewables (EDPR), through EDPR NA Distributed … Continue reading Google and EDP Renewables sign framework to develop 650MWp of distributed solar energy in the USA
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EU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
Nine Heads of State & Government and the President of the EU Commission meet today in Ostend to agree new commitments on the build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas. This is a follow-up to last year’s Summit of Belgium, Demark, Germany and the Netherlands in Esbjerg. Those four are joined today by the … Continue reading EU leaders meet in Ostend to agree rapid build-out of offshore wind in the North Seas
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Ørsted, developer of offshore wind power
Offshore wind energy, also called offshore wind energy, plays a very important role in the global transition to green energy. At Ørsted, we work to develop the potential of wind energy around the world. Today, through technological innovation, we have managed to reasonably reduce the cost of obtaining wind energy. Thus, as with land and … Continue reading Ørsted, developer of offshore wind power
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China’s wind, solar power capacity increases in Q1
China’s installed capacity of wind energy, concentrated solar power and photovoltaic power registered strong growth in the first three months of the year, according to data from the National Energy Administration released on Sunday. At the end of March, the installed capacity of wind power increased 11.7 percent year-on-year to reach around 380 million kilowatts, … Continue reading China’s wind, solar power capacity increases in Q1
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The world’s largest wind turbine breaks record for wind power generation
Vestas Wind Systems is a Danish company specializing in wind turbines. He has been working on the V236-15.0 MW wind turbine for several years, which, as its name suggests, had the ambition to generate 15 Megawatts. The device generated its first watts last December and Vestas has been gradually increasing the load to meet the … Continue reading The world’s largest wind turbine breaks record for wind power generation
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New Effort to Power Colorado’s Federal Facilities with 100% Clean Energy by 2030
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Xcel Energy announced today they signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to provide Federal facilities in Colorado with 100% carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) by 2030. This marks the second such partnership announced by the Biden-Harris Administration as the Government works with the private sector across the country to … Continue reading New Effort to Power Colorado’s Federal Facilities with 100% Clean Energy by 2030
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Ignitis Grup’s Scottish Wind Farm Reaches Financial Close
Ignitis Grup? (IGN1L.VS) said Friday that its Moray West offshore wind project in Scotland reached financial close. The 882-megawatt project, which includes 60 14-MW wind turbines supplied by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy, is expected to start commercial operations by 2025. The financial close allows the project to move to secure the remaining elements of the … Continue reading Ignitis Grup’s Scottish Wind Farm Reaches Financial Close
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Octopus opens seven wind farms in Europe
Located in the UK, Poland, Sweden, Germany and France, they have a combined capacity of 250MW. Located in the UK, Poland, Sweden, Germany and France, they have a combined capacity of 250MW. The company has said that the seven projects can generate enough clean energy to power 250,000 homes each year – and have the … Continue reading Octopus opens seven wind farms in Europe
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Vinci wins 7 billion euro contract for three offshore wind farms
Vinci has won a contract to design, build and install three offshore wind-farm energy converter platforms in the North Sea, with a total value of 7 billion euros ($7.7 billion), it said on Friday. The consortium made up of Dragados Offshore – a subsidiary of Cobra IS – and Siemens Energy has been awarded by … Continue reading Vinci wins 7 billion euro contract for three offshore wind farms
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Governor Moore signs POWER Act to push wind energy in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore Friday afternoon signed legislation he believes will help make Maryland the offshore wind capital of the U.S. The POWER Act sets a goal for the state to quadruple the amount of wind offshore energy produced in the state by 2031. The governor signed the bill at Tradepoint Atlantic, the global distribution center … Continue reading Governor Moore signs POWER Act to push wind energy in Maryland
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ACP Statement on White House Environmental Justice for All Executive Order
American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement after President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order announcing new actions to advance environmental justice initiatives for communities across the country: “The American Clean Power Association is encouraged by the administration’s efforts to speed the delivery of public health and economic benefits to … Continue reading ACP Statement on White House Environmental Justice for All Executive Order
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Germany picks up speed in hydrogen ramp-up
Germany is making progress in ramping up the hydrogen economy. This is shown by the second H2-Bilanz published today by E.ON based on data from the Institute of Energy Economics at the University of Cologne (EWI). It is noticeable that a number of new projects are now being planned which would increase domestic electrolysis capacity. … Continue reading Germany picks up speed in hydrogen ramp-up
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RWE will install CO2-reduced towers at Thor offshore wind farm to drive wind power sustainability
RWE to utilise Siemens Gamesa’s GreenerTowers as first developer globally. Half of the 72 wind turbines to be equipped, installation offshore expected in 2026.Greener steel reduces CO2 emissions of tower steel plates by at least 63 percent. More use of scrap steel and green electricity, less energy-intensive production. RWE is taking another step in driving … Continue reading RWE will install CO2-reduced towers at Thor offshore wind farm to drive wind power sustainability
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Iberdrola will supply offshore wind energy to the Salzgitter Group in Germany
Long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for Iberdrola’s Baltic Eagle offshore wind farm. True to its “Partnering for Transformation” strategic mission, the Salzgitter Group is working closely with customers and partners to achieve its climate targets, as evidenced by the collaboration with Spanish energy producer Iberdrola. Salzgitter Flachstahl GmbH and Iberdrola Deutschland have now signed a … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply offshore wind energy to the Salzgitter Group in Germany
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Siemens Gamesa leads wind circularity with the launch of a tower made of greener steel
Siemens Gamesa announced the GreenerTower, a wind turbine tower made of more sustainable steel. Towers consist of approximately 80% steel plates. The new GreenerTower will ensure a CO2 reduction of at least 63% in the tower steel plates compared to conventional steel. Siemens Gamesa’s new thorough qualification process will verify that only a maximum of … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa leads wind circularity with the launch of a tower made of greener steel
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