The United States has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy as the first commercial offshore wind farm began supplying power to the grid. The project, located off the coast of Rhode Island, marks a critical step towards the country’s goals of increasing clean energy production and reducing carbon emissions. The successful integration of offshore … Continue reading US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid
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Cost of insuring offshore wind power ‘doubled’ amid heavy losses: leading broker
The cost of insuring offshore wind farms has reportedly doubled due to heavy losses experienced by insurers in recent years. According to a leading broker, increasing storm damage and engineering deficiencies have driven up insurance premiums for offshore wind projects. Insurers have faced significant losses as a result of wind turbine failures caused by extreme … Continue reading Cost of insuring offshore wind power ‘doubled’ amid heavy losses: leading broker
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3 TWdc of new solar power PV installations between 2023 and 2032
Our latest quarterly global solar PV forecast has seen a 5% upgrade, projecting over 3 TWdc of new solar PV installations between 2023 and 2032. Decarbonisation and electrification commitments at a government and corporate level, along with expanding auction plans and rooftop solar mandates, are the main drivers behind this expansion. This, along with continued … Continue reading 3 TWdc of new solar power PV installations between 2023 and 2032
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Innovative Policymaking is Crucial to Drive Green Hydrogen Market and Ensure its Sustainable Production
According to the International Renewable Energy Agency’s (IRENA) World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023, the most realistic way to course correct the 1.5°C Pathway is by tripling renewable energy and the doubling of energy efficiency by 2030. Green hydrogen has an important role to play in helping reach of that target. Over the last few years, … Continue reading Innovative Policymaking is Crucial to Drive Green Hydrogen Market and Ensure its Sustainable Production
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HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President & CEO of the UAE Independent Climate Change Accelerators (UICCA) and Scott Strazik, CEO of GE Vernova, inaugurated the ‘Wonders of Wind: Double Down to Reach 3xRenewables by 2030’ exhibit in the blue zone at COP28. Inspired by the global call to triple … Continue reading HH Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan and GE Vernova CEO Scott Strazik inaugurate ‘Wonders of Wind’ exhibit at COP28
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Solar power has seen a remarkable increase in capacity worldwide
In 2010 it took an average of a month to install one gigawatt of solar capacity. By 2015, this pace quickened to a week, and in 2023, it is expected to exceed one gigawatt per day. In the last decade, the global solar power landscape has transformed dramatically, according to a summary by Solcellskollen. Looking … Continue reading Solar power has seen a remarkable increase in capacity worldwide
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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S. energy delegation. The Department of Energy announced a range of initiatives – on issues from clean hydrogen and nuclear … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28
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IEA assessment of the evolving pledges at COP28
At the COP28 climate change conference in Dubai, pledges have been made in three key areas – by many countries on renewables and energy efficiency, and by a significant number of companies on methane. These are three of the five crucial areas for action highlighted by the International Energy Agency (IEA) ahead of COP28. The … Continue reading IEA assessment of the evolving pledges at COP28
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Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder
As the demand for renewable energy sources continues to grow, engineers and scientists are pushing the boundaries of innovation with floating offshore wind turbines. These unconventional structures are revolutionizing the way we harness wind power, paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future. Floating offshore wind turbines are a type of wind turbine … Continue reading Floating Offshore Wind Turbines Keep Getting Weirder
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China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
A wind power facility with an electricity generating capacity of more than 10 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) a year was put into full-capacity production and connected to the grid in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, and is the country’s largest onshore wind power base currently in operation. A project of China’s leading nuclear … Continue reading China’s largest onshore wind power base starts full-capacity production
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IRENA-WTO report highlights role of trade in developing green hydrogen markets
A joint report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and WTO published on 9 December provides insights on global hydrogen trade and related policies for scaling up production. Hydrogen produced exclusively from renewable power – known as green hydrogen – is widely recognised as a key pillar in replacing fossil fuels and decarbonizing sectors … Continue reading IRENA-WTO report highlights role of trade in developing green hydrogen markets
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Offshore wind power capacity surges in China
China has witnessed a remarkable surge in the development of offshore wind power so far this year, industry experts said, as the construction of such projects accelerates across the nation. As of September, the cumulative installed capacity of offshore wind power in China reached 31.89 million kilowatts, constituting nearly half of the world’s total offshore … Continue reading Offshore wind power capacity surges in China
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Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
The Swedish Baltic Sea port of Trelleborg is using ENERCON wind turbines to transition to renewable energies. The port operator is installing two E-82/2.35 MW WECs in order to supply ships located at the port with green shore-side power in future. Together with an own solar park, they are expected to meet the energy requirements … Continue reading Enercon wind turbines generate green shore wind power for Trelleborg Baltic Sea port
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North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
This past Halloween, wind energy researchers, educators, students, and industry members, as well as government and nonprofit representatives from around the world, gathered in a hotel ballroom in Broomfield, Colorado, for a critical purpose: an impromptu costume contest. It was the All Hallows’ Eve Banquet, capping off day two of the North American Wind Energy … Continue reading North American Wind Energy Academy 2023 Recap
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GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
At COP28, global leaders committed to tripling renewable power capacity by 2030, following the recommendations of IRENA’s flagship report World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023. Amongst renewable energy sources, offshore wind plays a significant role in accelerating the energy transition and achieving the tripling target. According to the report, the world must install nearly 500 gigawatts … Continue reading GOWA’s Ambitious Offshore Wind Energy Target Can Contribute to the Tripling Renewables Target by 2030
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DNV contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland
DNV has been contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland. The project, located in the Polish part of the Baltic Sea, is set to contribute significantly to Poland’s green energy transition, accelerate the development of the local supply chain and spur economic activity for many years to come. … Continue reading DNV contracted by Ørsted and PGE to certify Baltica 2 offshore wind farm in Poland
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Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
IN November, wind energy production reached record highs in France and Italy and was the highest for a November month in Germany. Solar production also broke records for a November month in Spain, Portugal, France and Italy. In this context, prices on the main European electricity markets remained stable, with prices rising in Nord Pool, … Continue reading Wind power and solar energy production continued to break records in Europe in November
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Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
In the discussion about state subsidies for business energy, ENERCON CCO Ulrich Schulze Südhoff points to the expansion of onshore wind energy as a long-term solution. At the Handelsblatt Industrial Summit 2023 in Minden (7–8 December) today, he highlighted the role of onshore wind energy as a partner to business and industry: ‘Onshore wind is … Continue reading Onshore wind energy secures sustainable low-cost power
Continue readingInvenergy buys 3.6 GW New Jersey offshore wind power from Blackstone
Invenergy, a leading privately-held global developer and operator of sustainable energy solutions, has acquired a 3.6GW offshore wind power line project in New Jersey from Blackstone, a leading private equity firm. The project aims to strengthen New Jersey’s renewable energy infrastructure and accelerate the state’s transition to clean energy sources. Article: Invenergy has announced its … Continue reading Invenergy buys 3.6 GW New Jersey offshore wind power from Blackstone
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Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Wind Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project
Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project Developer working toward first delivery of clean energy to 30,000 homes and businesses from first large-scale offshore wind farm in the United StatesOnce fully operational, Vineyard Wind 1 will deliver 806 Megawatts, enough to power 400,000 homes … Continue reading Avangrid Completes Installation of First Five Wind Turbines, Prepares to Deliver First Power from Nation-Leading Vineyard Wind 1 Project
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