The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Josh Kaplowitz, Vice President for Offshore Wind, in response to the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management’s (BOEM) final guidance on their “Notice of Intent (NOI) Checklist” process: “Our industry continues to develop unique and significant renewable energy resources, driving economic and health benefits and … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM’S NOI Checklist Guidance
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Solar power construction breaking records around the world
Projections in Wood Mackenzie’s latest Global Solar PV Market Outlook show that the industry’s buildout is continuing to accelerate in all regions. We expect to see PV installations to hit a new record in 2023 at nearly 270 gigawatts DC. We expect the pace to continue to accelerate, reaching 330 GW DC a year by … Continue reading Solar power construction breaking records around the world
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Record production of photovoltaic energy
July, 2023: fall in prices on European electricity markets and record production of photovoltaic energy In July, 2023, prices in most European electricity markets fell to their lowest levels since at least June, 2021. Drop in gas prices, which are also the lowest on average since June, 2021, and drop in electricity demand, together with … Continue reading Record production of photovoltaic energy
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Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully concentrated solar power cement plant
Synhelion and Cemex announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat. At the beginning of 2022, the companies announced the first-ever successful … Continue reading Synhelion and CEMEX make further progress toward the world’s first fully concentrated solar power cement plant
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South Africa Now Has Over 10 GW of Wind & Solar Generation Capacity
South Africa’s energy generation shortfall issues have been well documented here on CleanTechnica and in other forums. This has led to unprecedented electricity rationing in the country, infamously known as electricity load-shedding. South Africa has an electricity generation capacity of about 50,000 MW, dominated by the national power utility company Eskom’s coal power plants. A … Continue reading South Africa Now Has Over 10 GW of Wind & Solar Generation Capacity
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Ultra-high altitude wind farm in southwest China’s Xizang connects to grid
A wind farm built at an altitude of 5,000 to 5,200 meters connected to the grid on Thursday in Shannan Prefecture, southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region, making it the highest wind plant in China so far. In wind projects, a plant built at an altitude of 3,500 to 5,500 meters is considered as ultra-high, according … Continue reading Ultra-high altitude wind farm in southwest China’s Xizang connects to grid
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Vineyard Wind 1 Project to Begin Generating Clean Wind Power by Mid-October
The Vineyard Wind 1 project, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, is set to begin generating clean wind power by mid-October. The first-of-its-kind offshore wind project in the United States is expected to be fully operational by next year. Originally, project officials projected that the project would start generating cleaner energy by … Continue reading Vineyard Wind 1 Project to Begin Generating Clean Wind Power by Mid-October
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Vestas wins order for 189 MW of wind power in the US
Vestas has received a 189 MW order to power an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 45 V150-4.2 MW wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized asset … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 189 MW of wind power in the US
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2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the Clean Power Quarterly Market Report | Q2 2023 today, showing that the industry installed 5,218 megawatts (MW) of utility-scale solar, wind, and storage capacity in the second quarter – representing enough clean generation to power nearly 1 million American homes and making Q2 2023 the second-highest second quarter for … Continue reading 2023 sees the highest second quarter on record for US wind power and solar installations.
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TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, Azimut and other investors to invest in Zhero Europe’s Green Energy Expansion
TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, Azimut (through the fund Azimut ELTIF – Infrastructure & Real Assets ESG) and other investors have signed preliminary agreement to invest in Zhero Europe in order to develop large scale renewable energies projects in Europe and Africa spanning across renewable power generation, power interconnections and green molecules. Zhero Europe was … Continue reading TotalEnergies, Baker Hughes, Technip Energies, Azimut and other investors to invest in Zhero Europe’s Green Energy Expansion
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First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
UK’s Dogger Bank will deliver clean energy to six million British homes annually – The campaign to install the first of 277 turbines at the world’s largest offshore wind farm is underway, marking a major advance in the industry and speeding up the transition to a cleaner, more secure energy system. The 260m tall turbines … Continue reading First campaign underway to install wind turbines at world’s largest offshore wind farm
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Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
Increasing the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) is a fundamental part of accelerating the renewables-based energy transition and getting us onto the 1.5°C pathway. The uptake of EVs holds the potential to cut emissions by the replacement of fossil fuel based vehicles but also to enable flexibility in the energy system that allow the integration … Continue reading Why EV-Battery Innovation is Key to Sparking a Renewable Revolution
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Ignitis Group enter partnership in Estonia and Latvia
Ignitis Group’s subsidiary, Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its New Markets Fund, have signed an agreement to collaborate exclusively on offshore wind opportunities in Estonia and Latvia. The partnership leverages Ignitis Group’s leading market position in the Baltic region and CIP’s global offshore wind expertise. Estonia’s adoption of a legal framework for … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners and Ignitis Group enter partnership in Estonia and Latvia
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Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia
On the mirror-like surface of the Cirata reservoir in West Java, Indonesia, sits Southeast Asia’s largest floating solar power plant. Developed by Masdar and its partners, this feat of engineering will soon deliver renewable energy to 50,000 homes, cut emissions, and create widespread change in communities. And just a few miles away from the 145 … Continue reading Masdar’s first floating solar power plant creates positive ripples in Indonesia
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
Slight increase in European electricity markets prices in the last week of July as gas and CO2 prices rise. In the first days of the last week of July, gas and CO2 prices rose, causing most European electricity markets prices to register a higher weekly average than in the previous week, a trend also favored … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in European electricity markets
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Exploring Renewable Energy Sources in Guinea: Tapping into Solar, Wind, and Hydro Power Potential
Guinea, a West African country with a population of approximately 12 million people, is endowed with abundant natural resources, including minerals, fertile agricultural land, and water resources. Despite this wealth, the country faces significant challenges in meeting its energy needs. With only about 30% of the population having access to electricity, there is a growing … Continue reading Exploring Renewable Energy Sources in Guinea: Tapping into Solar, Wind, and Hydro Power Potential
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The Development of Wind Energy in Slovakia
The development of wind energy in Slovakia has been a topic of great interest in recent years, as the country seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. With the European Union setting ambitious targets for renewable energy production, Slovakia is under pressure to increase its share of clean energy. … Continue reading The Development of Wind Energy in Slovakia
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How Offshore Wind Energy is Revolutionizing the Tech Industry
The tech industry is known for its innovative nature, always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. In recent years, a new player has entered the field, revolutionizing the way the tech industry operates: offshore wind energy. This renewable energy source is not only changing the landscape of the tech industry but also reshaping the way … Continue reading How Offshore Wind Energy is Revolutionizing the Tech Industry
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Combining Solar and Wind Power for Maximum Efficiency
The future of renewable energy is bright, as countries around the world continue to invest in clean and sustainable sources of power. One of the most promising developments in this field is the combination of solar and wind power to create a more efficient and reliable energy system. By harnessing the power of both the … Continue reading Combining Solar and Wind Power for Maximum Efficiency
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The Rise of Wind Power in El Salvador
The rise of wind energy in El Salvador’s energy market has been nothing short of remarkable. In recent years, the Central American nation has made significant strides in harnessing the power of wind to generate clean, renewable energy for its citizens. This development has not only helped the country reduce its dependence on fossil fuels … Continue reading The Rise of Wind Power in El Salvador
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