Nordex takes into account different ecological aspects, such as the selection of materials and recyclability, from the design stage of the wind turbines, as well as during their construction, installation, service and recycling/recovery. In order to assess the environmental impact of products and identify further optimization possibilities, the Nordex Group is carrying out Life Cycle … Continue reading Two new life cycle analyzes of the Delta4000 wind turbine
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Increasing renewables on the grid through accurate inertia measurement
Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $1.43 million in funding to Reactive Technologies to conduct a trial of its real-time inertia measurement technology Grid-Sonar™ across a number of sites in Victoria. Accurately measuring the power system’s inertia in real-time will help the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) operate the system more securely, while … Continue reading Increasing renewables on the grid through accurate inertia measurement
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Capital Energy promotes wind power in León
The agreements are subject to the construction and operation of the Isidoro, Veleta and Torneros wind farms and their evacuation infrastructuresThis initiative combines the company’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the economy and the transformation of the energy model, through the implementation of renewable energy facilities, with its desire to promote growth in the regions, … Continue reading Capital Energy promotes wind power in León
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RWE and Northland Power sign Hellenic Cables as preferred supplier for the Nordseecluster
The Nordseecluster of RWE (51%) and Northland Power (49%) is making further progress. The companies have taken Hellenic Cables S.A. on board as the preferred supplier for their up to 1.6-gigawatt (GW) cluster consisting of four offshore wind farm sites in the German North Sea. The Greek company is to supply approximately 185 km of … Continue reading RWE and Northland Power sign Hellenic Cables as preferred supplier for the Nordseecluster
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Australia’s #1 sustainable city wins rights to host inaugural summit advancing the uptake of offshore wind and green hydrogen in APAC region.
Melbourne has secured the hosting rights for the inaugural APAC Offshore Wind and Green Hydrogen Summit 2023, the first of its kind to be held in the Asia Pacific region. The event will bring together governments with offshore wind ambition, global offshore wind industry leaders, and the full wind value chain to jointly address the … Continue reading Australia’s #1 sustainable city wins rights to host inaugural summit advancing the uptake of offshore wind and green hydrogen in APAC region.
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#WWEAwebinar: Wind Power Around the World
26 April, 9:30-12:00 and 13:30-16:00 Central European Summer Time Contrary to worldwide predictions, the development of new wind power turbines showed a substantial decrease in 2022 (WWEA Annual Report). Experts from around the globe will present the latest developments in their countries and will discuss the reasons for the decline. They will also present the … Continue reading #WWEAwebinar: Wind Power Around the World
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Polish offshore wind expects huge boost as Siemens Gamesa signs largest wind farm
Poland’s offshore wind industry is set to make giant leaps in the coming years, facilitated by a 1.5-GW deal between Siemens Gamesa and developers PGE Baltica and Ørsted in which they agreed to supply the wind turbines for the Baltica 2 offshore wind project in the Baltic Sea. A total of 107 14-MW wind turbines … Continue reading Polish offshore wind expects huge boost as Siemens Gamesa signs largest wind farm
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ACP Statement on House Speaker Debt Limit Proposal
Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement after House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) unveiled a debt ceiling plan that aims to repeal federal clean energy incentives: “In the last nine months, the clean energy industry has announced 46 major manufacturing facilities and scores of clean energy projects in … Continue reading ACP Statement on House Speaker Debt Limit Proposal
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North American Solar and Wind PPA Prices Increased 6.6% in Q1 of 2023
In the first quarter of 2023, North American P25* power purchase agreement (PPA) offer prices rose an average of 6.6% to $50.32 per megawatt hour (MWh), according to a new report from LevelTen Energy, operator of the world’s largest PPA marketplace. For two years, the LevelTen PPA Price Index has reported an increase in average … Continue reading North American Solar and Wind PPA Prices Increased 6.6% in Q1 of 2023
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Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics
The forces shaping nickel, cobalt and lithium markets – from the supply growth challenge to carbon costs and the rise of recycling. The past year has seen major paradigm shifts with significant implications for energy transition metals. The war in Ukraine, the energy trilemma and China’s changing growth dynamics have all contributed to ongoing uncertainty … Continue reading Battery raw materials: tracking key market dynamics
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Australia has raised its climate targets and now needs to accelerate its clean energy transition
Australia is taking positive steps to increase its climate and clean energy ambitions. The International Energy Agency has reviewed Australia’s progress and recommends that it continues to strengthen its policies and long-term plans to ensure it meets its targets. Today, Australia is a major exporter of both fossil fuels and the critical minerals used in … Continue reading Australia has raised its climate targets and now needs to accelerate its clean energy transition
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DNV publishes world’s first certification guidance for energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland
DNV has published an important update of its comprehensive service specification for project certification, DNV-SE-0190. The new edition is the world’s first document which addresses the certification of energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland. Poland is planning impressively rapid growth in offshore wind and has recently published the Polish Maritime Safety Act which … Continue reading DNV publishes world’s first certification guidance for energy islands and offshore wind farms in Poland
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Solar energy takes prices to zero values in the MIBEL market at the third weekend of April
In the second week of April, European electricity markets prices fell compared to the previous week, influenced by the decrease in gas and CO2 emission rights prices, as well as by the general increase in wind energy production and the drop in demand compared to the previous week. Negative hourly prices were registered in the … Continue reading Solar energy takes prices to zero values in the MIBEL market at the third weekend of April
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Last preparations for ENERCON’s trade fair appearance at WindEurope 2023
Leading international wind energy trade fair will take place in Copenhagen from 25 to 27 April. Last preparations are in full swing for ENERCON’s trade fair team for this year’s WindEurope event in Copenhagen. From 25 to 27 April ENERCON will be present at the leading international trade fair and conference for the wind energy … Continue reading Last preparations for ENERCON’s trade fair appearance at WindEurope 2023
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Vattenfall plans for new hydro power in Sweden
For the first time in twelve years, Vattenfall plans to build new hydro power in four Swedish locations that are already home to hydro power plants. In total, the project will provide 720 megawatts of new hydro capacity, assuming a decision to invest is made. Vattenfall plans for new hydropower with a possible capacity of … Continue reading Vattenfall plans for new hydro power in Sweden
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Ørsted enters strategic partnership with Acciona, taking a step forward in commercialising floating wind
Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the infrastructure division of Acciona to explore options for floating offshore wind foundations. Acciona is a global engineering and construction firm focused on renewables and a leading designer of innovative floating wind foundation solutions. The collaboration will combine Ørsted’s world-leading expertise in offshore wind with Acciona’s … Continue reading Ørsted enters strategic partnership with Acciona, taking a step forward in commercialising floating wind
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Nabrawind’s product portfolio continues to build momentum as a market driver for wind energy and ecological transition
Nabrawind has announced it has secured funding support from Fortescue Future Industries (FFI), a global green energy and products company. FFI is developing a global portfolio of renewable energy and green hydrogen projects and the funding agreement, which is convertible into a minority shareholding, seeks to expand Nabrawind’s production capacity to meet growing demand from … Continue reading Nabrawind’s product portfolio continues to build momentum as a market driver for wind energy and ecological transition
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Clean Energy Trades Unite Against Harmful Retroactive Solar Tariff Threat
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP), the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), and the American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE), among others, released a joint letter calling on members of Congress to oppose H. J. Res. 39/S. J. Res. 15 which uses the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to impose retroactive solar tariffs and undercut … Continue reading Clean Energy Trades Unite Against Harmful Retroactive Solar Tariff Threat
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Namibian-Chinese joint venture to build 50 MW wind power plant
Namibia’s power utility, NamPower, and CERIM Luderitz Energy, a joint venture between Energy China and locally owned Riminii Investments, on Monday signed power purchase and transmission connection agreements to develop a 50 MW wind power plant in the coastal town of Luderitz, southwestern Namibia. The envisaged wind power plant will be built for 1.4 billion … Continue reading Namibian-Chinese joint venture to build 50 MW wind power plant
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MIND Technology receives orders for wind farm project
MIND Technology announced today that its Seamap unit has received orders from The Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy System IWES (“Fraunhofer IWES”) for hydrophone arrays and related equipment related to the Manta Ray G2 system. The orders total approximately $0.8 million and are expected to be delivered in fiscal 2024. Rob Capps, MIND’s President … Continue reading MIND Technology receives orders for wind farm project
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