Independent energy expert and assurance provider DNV has been awarded a contract by the Equinor and Polenergia S.A. owned joint ventures, MFW Ba?tyk II sp. z o.o. and MFW Ba?tyk III sp. z o.o for the certification of the Baltyk II and Baltyk III offshore wind farms. The projects, located in the Polish exclusive economic … Continue reading DNV wins contract to certify new Polish offshore wind farms
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RWE replaces the 1.8 MW wind turbines with more powerful 5.7 MW ones
RWE has been awarded the tender for its onshore repowering project in Lengerich by the German Federal Network Agency’s auction for onshore wind (bid deadline was 1 August). “Repowering” is the process of replacing old turbines with modern, more powerful ones. At the site in Emsland in northwest Germany, this means that RWE is replacing a … Continue reading RWE replaces the 1.8 MW wind turbines with more powerful 5.7 MW ones
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Enercon reaches 60 GW of installed wind power capacity worldwide
Early this month, ENERCON reached 60 GW wind onshore capacity installed worldwide. More than 32,000 wind turbines have been designed, produced and commissioned in 50 countries since ENERCON’s foundation in 1984. This capacity substitutes about 60 conventional power plants. ‘Together with our customers and partners, we are proud and delighted to provide 60 GW of … Continue reading Enercon reaches 60 GW of installed wind power capacity worldwide
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EDP Renewables accelerates its growth in the United Kingdom with two wind projects awarded in the latest auction
These wind projects will generate a total of 56 MW and are set to start operating in 2026; This award underscores EDPR’s firm dedication to playing a significant role in the drive to fully decarbonize the sector by 2035. EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in renewable energy development, strengthens its role in the UK’s … Continue reading EDP Renewables accelerates its growth in the United Kingdom with two wind projects awarded in the latest auction
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Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm
With only 1000 pairs in the UK, the merlin is red listed in the country. One of the habitats where the bird has successfully bred is Vattenfall’s Ray wind farm in north-eastern England. The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, has suffered a decline in the past, with an estimated population of around 1,000 pairs … Continue reading Britain’s smallest bird of prey continues to thrive at Ray wind farm
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Ethiopia finishes filling reservoir of disputed mega-dam
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is set to double the country’s electricity generation and become Africa’s biggest dam. Egypt fiercely opposes the megaproject, arguing that it will reduce the flow of the Nile river.Ethiopia said on Sunday it had completed the fourth and final phase of filling a reservoir for its hydroelectric power plant on … Continue reading Ethiopia finishes filling reservoir of disputed mega-dam
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Cost of Concentrated solar power (CSP) projects fell from USD 0.38/kWh to USD 0.118/kWh – a decline of 69%
Concentrated solar power (CSP) saw its global weighted?average LCOE fall from 591% higher than the cheapest fossil fuel option in 2010 to 71% higher in 2022. Concentrated solar power (CSP) deployment remains disappointing, with less than 0.1 GW added in 2022 and global cumulative capacity standing at 6.5 GW at the end of 2022. For … Continue reading Cost of Concentrated solar power (CSP) projects fell from USD 0.38/kWh to USD 0.118/kWh – a decline of 69%
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Djibouti inaugurates its first wind farm
President Ismail Omar Guelleh today inaugurated Djibouti’s first-ever wind farm, advancing his stated ambition to make the nation of 1.1m the first in Africa to rely entirely on renewable energy sources for electricity by 2035. The Red Sea Power (RSP) wind farm, near Lake Goubet, will provide 60 MW of wind energy, boosting overall capacity … Continue reading Djibouti inaugurates its first wind farm
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UK Offshore wind auction failure must be a watershed moment for global offshore wind development
The failure of the UK government’s latest round of offshore wind auctions must be a watershed moment for the offshore wind industry around the globe. Despite clear warnings from the industry that prices set by the UK government made project investment unfeasible, policymakers failed to act. Price caps for this year’s auction were even lower … Continue reading UK Offshore wind auction failure must be a watershed moment for global offshore wind development
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Solar and wind energy are becoming cheaper
Renewable energy deployment surge puts global power system on track for the IEA’s ambitious net-zero pathway Two new pieces of research show that solar and wind are growing faster than expected: Rapid growth in solar, wind and battery deployment means that by 2030 the global electricity system can deliver ambitious net-zero pathways, according to new … Continue reading Solar and wind energy are becoming cheaper
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Poorly designed UK CFD auction fails to attract any offshore wind investors
The UK announced the results of their 5th Contract for Difference (CfD) auction. They were hoping to award up to 5 GW of offshore wind. But not a single offshore wind project bid in to the auction. The auction awarded support to 3.7 GW of other technologies including 1.7 GW of onshore wind. The main … Continue reading Poorly designed UK CFD auction fails to attract any offshore wind investors
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Net zero offshore wind bids in UK’s latest tender: the outcome the sector needed?
Challenges in AR5 auction spark calls for government action to revitalise the UK’s offshore wind sector. This is not the outcome governments wanted, but perhaps the one the sector needed. The latest UK Contracts for Difference (CfD) auction round, known as Round 5 (AR5), has left the offshore wind industry reeling. While many expected this … Continue reading Net zero offshore wind bids in UK’s latest tender: the outcome the sector needed?
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SSE Renewables secures 0.6GW of new UK onshore wind contracts
Company calls for reforms to the CfD scheme to ensure offshore wind can successfully participate in future auction rounds SSE Renewables, as part of SSE plc, is pleased to announce it has today been successful in the UK’s fifth Contract for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round and is set to be awarded 15-year contracts for low … Continue reading SSE Renewables secures 0.6GW of new UK onshore wind contracts
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar projects in latest UK CFD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference for nine of its new renewable energy projects in the latest Auction Round 5. The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for three onshore, four solar and … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar projects in latest UK CFD auction
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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in August
In August 2023, prices in most European electricity markets increased, ranging between €90/MWh and €112/MWh. Higher gas prices, as well as lower solar energy production, contributed to these increases. On the other hand, Spain, Italy, France and Portugal registered all time records of photovoltaic and wind energy production for a month of August. Solar photovoltaic … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in August
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Renewable PPA: An opportunity for the electrointensive industry
According to AEGE, the situation of the electro-intensive industry in Spain is critical due to high energy costs. In addition to the energy policies needed to make this industry competitive at European and global level, PPAs with renewable energy projects are a good opportunity to achieve competitive energy prices in the long term, although they … Continue reading Renewable PPA: An opportunity for the electrointensive industry
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RayGen aim to making dispatchable solar a reality
An all-Australian hybrid solar energy and storage project promising cheap and dispatchable electricity is officially open for commercial-scale trials. Combining incredibly efficient photovoltaic (PV) and low-cost thermal energy technologies, the new power plant will test Melbourne-based company RayGen’s unique approach to solar electricity generation and long-duration storage. It’s the latest step, supported by ARENA, that … Continue reading RayGen aim to making dispatchable solar a reality
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Investment in the grid and storage must match renewables growth
Global power supply is on course to double by 2050 to meet surging demand as electrification gathers pace. Renewables will take the lion’s share of new capacity, wind and solar’s share of supply increasing from 10% today to over 50% by 2050 in our Base Case Energy Transition Outlook. While renewables dominating power markets is … Continue reading Investment in the grid and storage must match renewables growth
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Repsol enters onshore wind power in the United States with the acquisition of ConnectGen from Quantum Capital Group
Repsol has agreed today to acquire the renewable energy company ConnectGen, with a project portfolio of 20,000 MW and development capacities, for 768 million dollars (about 715 million euros) from Quantum Capital Group, a US fund specializing in the energy sectors and energy transition.With this agreement, Repsol adds an onshore wind energy platform in the … Continue reading Repsol enters onshore wind power in the United States with the acquisition of ConnectGen from Quantum Capital Group
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India has the potential to dominate the global wind energy supply chain
India could emerge as a central figure in the global wind energy supply chain because of its comprehensive strategy to enhance wind turbines manufacturing and export capabilities while fostering domestic renewable energy growth. This information was revealed in the report India Wind Energy Market Outlook 2023–2027, jointly published by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) … Continue reading India has the potential to dominate the global wind energy supply chain
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