Recently, Goldwind achieved an important development milestone by exceeding 100GW of global installed capacity through the successful lifting of several wind power projects in Xinjiang, Inner Mongolia, Qinghai, Guangxi, Yunnan, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, etc. This makes Goldwind the first Chinese WTG manufacturer to reach this milestone. To celebrate this historic occasion, Goldwind held … Continue reading Goldwind– First Chinese Wind Turbine Manufacturer to Exceed 100GW Global Installed Capacity
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Hexicon’s joint venture Freja Offshore is submitting application for the 2,500 MW Mareld Floating Wind Farm in Sweden
Hexicon, an early project-developer in floating wind and a technology provider, is proud to announce that its joint venture with Mainstream Renewable Power, Freja Offshore, has submitted an application for a floating wind farm called Mareld on the West Coast of Sweden. Mareld has the potential to deliver 9-12 TWh annually, which corresponds to over … Continue reading Hexicon’s joint venture Freja Offshore is submitting application for the 2,500 MW Mareld Floating Wind Farm in Sweden
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DTE Energy announces commissioning of Michigan’s largest wind farm, Meridian Wind
DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE), Michigan’s largest producer of and investor in renewable energy, today announced that Michigan’s largest wind park, Meridian Wind, is now operational. Spanning three townships across Midland and Saginaw counties, the 225-megawatt wind park has 77 wind turbines and generates enough clean energy to power more than 78,000 homes. DTE managed all … Continue reading DTE Energy announces commissioning of Michigan’s largest wind farm, Meridian Wind
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Wind energy in Venezuela, a frustrated attempt
The first attempt to generate renewable energy in Venezuela occurred more than 10 years ago with the construction of a wind farm in La Guajira, in the state of Zulia (west), with a capacity of 10,000 megawatts, a project that was not completed and that has condemned its closest residents to spend, still a decade … Continue reading Wind energy in Venezuela, a frustrated attempt
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ArcelorMittal and Casa dos Ventos will invest in wind power in Bahia, Brazil
The steel company ArcelorMittal and the renewable energy generator Casa dos Ventos announced on Tuesday the creation of a joint venture for a wind energy park in Bahia, with a capacity of 554 megawatts (MW) and total investments of US$800 million. Located in the Babilônia Complex, under development by Casa dos Ventos, the project will … Continue reading ArcelorMittal and Casa dos Ventos will invest in wind power in Bahia, Brazil
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EDP Renewables ramps up clean energy production in the first quarter of 2023
EDP Renewables (EDPR) takes a step forward to assert itself as a leader in the energy transition and enlarged its installed capacity and clean energy production worldwide, with the energy produced in LATAM contributing to more than 10% of the total for the first time since EDPR started operating in the region. In the first … Continue reading EDP Renewables ramps up clean energy production in the first quarter of 2023
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The G7 agreed on a collective increase of 150 GW of offshore wind and 1 TW of Solar PV by 2030
G7 leaders expressed concern over global renewable power deployment rates, citing the latest findings from IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook Preview 2023. The report warns that there is a need for a fundamental course correction in the energy transition to keep the 1.5°C target within reach. Targets in the G7 Climate, Energy and Environment Ministers’ … Continue reading The G7 agreed on a collective increase of 150 GW of offshore wind and 1 TW of Solar PV by 2030
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France makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both
France just selected the company that will build the country’s largest offshore wind farm. And it’s planning to award more offshore wind farms this year and next. But bottlenecks remain for onshore wind development, which need to be fixed as soon as possible. Crucially France needs to accelerate the annual buildout of both offshore and … Continue reading France makes progress on offshore wind, bottlenecks remain for onshore wind. Now needs to speed up both
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California offshore wind farms will create massive new economic development at ports
The State of California proposes to build 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2045 requiring nearly 1,700 new wind turbines, built at a rate of 92 floating turbines per year, and the Humboldt Bay Harbor District in Northern California wants to be the manufacturing center. The U.S. government has auctioned off Pacific coast offshore … Continue reading California offshore wind farms will create massive new economic development at ports
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Iberdrola builds the first hybrid wind and solar plant in Spain
Iberdrola reinforces its innovative and renewable leadership in Spain and will build Spain’s first hybrid wind and solar plant in Castilla y León, in the province of Burgos. The company continues with the construction of two photovoltaic plants of 41 and 33 megawatts (MW), which will total more than 170,000 photovoltaic modules and will be … Continue reading Iberdrola builds the first hybrid wind and solar plant in Spain
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Five Years’ Worth of Clean Energy Investments Announced in Less Than Nine Months
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today detailed over $150 billion in capital investment announced for utility-scale clean energy projects and manufacturing facilities since federal incentives were signed into law last August. This is equivalent to five years’ worth of American clean energy investment, surpassing total investment into U.S. clean power projects commissioned between 2017 … Continue reading Five Years’ Worth of Clean Energy Investments Announced in Less Than Nine Months
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Investing in home grown research for hydrogen and steel
On behalf of the Australian Government, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced $50 million for two funding rounds targeting research and development (R&D) for renewable hydrogen and low emissions iron and steel. Funding for successful research and development projects will be provided over two phases, with an initial laboratory-based research phase followed … Continue reading Investing in home grown research for hydrogen and steel
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Era comes to an end as RWE shuts down last nuclear power plant
As the shift crew on duty disconnected the generator from the power grid on Saturday, 15 April 2023, at 22:37 pm, the Emsland nuclear power plant in Lingen in Lower Saxony – one of three remaining nuclear power plants in Germany – was officially shut down, marking the end of 35 successful years of safe and reliable … Continue reading Era comes to an end as RWE shuts down last nuclear power plant
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The first wind turbine rises at the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm
The first of 69 wind turbines has been installed at the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm in the North Sea, developed by CrossWind, a joint venture of Shell and Eneco. The wind farm is expected to deliver its first wind power to the Dutch grid by the summer and to be fully operational by … Continue reading The first wind turbine rises at the Hollandse Kust Noord offshore wind farm
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Wind and solar are far and away the least expensive sources of electricity available today
There is some question about whether the lofty goals of the Biden administration to promote the adoption of electric vehicles will succeed — they are ambitious — but there is no question that renewable energy — wind and solar — are taking over from thermal generation when it comes to making electricity. The fourth annual … Continue reading Wind and solar are far and away the least expensive sources of electricity available today
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Oman weighs Concentrated Solar Power project at Duqm
A first-of-its-kind Concentrated Solar Power (CSP) project is envisioned for development near Duqm in Al Wusta Governorate as part of Oman’s pivot away from gas-powered electricity generation to renewables-based sources. The initiative, subject to the findings of a feasibility study, will add to a mixed portfolio of renewable resources and technologies being explored by the … Continue reading Oman weighs Concentrated Solar Power project at Duqm
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Iberdrola increases renewable energy production by 11% in the first quarter
Iberdrola’s investments in renewables have increased the group’s energy production and installed capacity in the first quarter of the year. The data sent today to the CNMV shows an increase of 11 % in the group’s global renewable energy production, reaching 24,137 gigawatt hours (GWh) in the first quarter of the year. The company exceeded … Continue reading Iberdrola increases renewable energy production by 11% in the first quarter
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EU Stresses Collaboration is Crucial for Green Deal Success
“In 30 years, the EU reduced emissions by 30% while growing its economy by 60%,” said EU Ambassador to the UAE Andrea Matteo Fontana at the 11th IRENA Renewables Talk. His point made it clear to IRENA Permanent Representatives in attendance that pursuing the energy transition is an investment rather than a cost, presenting a … Continue reading EU Stresses Collaboration is Crucial for Green Deal Success
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Revised EU Renewables Directive set to speed up wind permitting
After 18 months of political negotiations the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission came to a provisional agreement on the revision of the 2018 EU Renewables Directive. They agreed on a higher EU renewable energy target of 42.5% for 2030. Crucially, the Institutions agreed to more measures for the simplification … Continue reading Revised EU Renewables Directive set to speed up wind permitting
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Subsidy-free offshore wind bids rise, while undersubscribed renewable power auctions pose concerns in Europe, says GlobalData
Renewable energy auctions in Europe are experiencing two contrasting trends. While the offshore wind segment has witnessed intense competition resulting in subsidy-free bids across major countries, the renewable power auctions have been undersubscribed in the past year due to several factors such as increased raw material costs, rising logistics expenses, higher interest rates, and prolonged … Continue reading Subsidy-free offshore wind bids rise, while undersubscribed renewable power auctions pose concerns in Europe, says GlobalData
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