The Central Electricity Board (CEB), under the Ministry of Energy and Public Utilities of Mauritius, has made significant strides in scaling up the deployment of solar (photovoltaics) PV systems under the Home Solar Project (HSP) scheme. The initiative is made possible through concessional funding from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), which has availed USD … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy reduces electricity costs and carbon emissions for 2,000 Mauritian homes
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Iberdrola supplies photovoltaic energy to Italian supermarkets Tosano
Iberdrola continues its commitment to the decarbonisation of the planet. The company will supply clean energy on a long-term basis through a PPA (long-term renewable energy contract) to Tosano supermarkets, which currently has over 19 hypermarkets and nearly 4,000 employees. The PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) provides for the supply of energy for 10 years through … Continue reading Iberdrola supplies photovoltaic energy to Italian supermarkets Tosano
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SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain
SSE Renewables, part of the SSE energy group, has started the construction of its first onshore wind farm in Spain, called ‘Jubera’, of about 64 megawatts (MW) and located in La Rioja.which is currently developing a 320 MW portfolio of projects in “advanced” phase of development in Spain as part of a secured 2.4 gigawatt … Continue reading SSE Renewables starts its first onshore wind farm in Spain
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Saudi Arabia advances its solar ambitions by prequalifying 23 major companies for 3.7GW photovoltaic projects
This round covers four solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Plant (IPP) projects totalling 3,700 megawatts (MW). The Saudi Power Procurement Company (SPPC) has revealed the qualification of 23 firms for Round 5 of the National Renewable Energy Programme (NREP). This round covers four solar photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Plant (IPP) projects totalling 3,700 megawatts (MW). … Continue reading Saudi Arabia advances its solar ambitions by prequalifying 23 major companies for 3.7GW photovoltaic projects
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1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India
Renewable Energy Implementation Agencies (REIAs) in India, including Solar Energy Corporation of India, NTPC Ltd., SJVN Ltd. and NHPC Ltd., have floated tenders for several hybrid projects aimed at integrating solar PV and wind energy. These tenders cover hybrid solar-wind projects, projects that guarantee supply during peak hours and Round the Clock (RTC) renewable energy … Continue reading 1.44 GW of hybrid wind power and photovoltaic projects commissioned by 2023 in India
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Avangrid and Amazon sign agreement for wind energy in Oregon
Avangrid (Iberdrola) entered into a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Amazon, marking a significant step in both companies’ renewable energy strategies. The PPA belongs to the Amazon Wind Farm Oregon – Leaning Juniper IIA, located in Gilliam County, which will provide Amazon with 98.4 megawatts (MW) of wind energy. The general director of Avangrid, Pedro … Continue reading Avangrid and Amazon sign agreement for wind energy in Oregon
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Photovoltaic solar energy in Brazil becomes cheaper by 31% in one year
The average price of photovoltaic solar energy in Brazil fell 31% the previous year compared to 2022. This is indicated by the Radar Solfácil study. The value, which was R$ 4.22 per Wp in the last quarter of 2022, fell to R$ 2.91 per Wp in the last quarter of 2023. The reduction was motivated … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy in Brazil becomes cheaper by 31% in one year
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Top photovoltaic inverter manufacturers in 2023
China‘s photovoltaic solar power landscape witnessed a surge in 2023, with 216.88 GW of new installations, showcasing a 148.12% year-on-year increase, as per the latest data from the National Energy Administration (NEA). This surge was accompanied by extensive tenders for solar inverters, especially driven by major state-owned enterprises. Key Insights into China’s Solar Inverter Market … Continue reading Top photovoltaic inverter manufacturers in 2023
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Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables
Iberdrola continues to make progress in its fight for decarbonisation, as the only way to have a more sustainable planet. For this reason, the company has closed 2023 with a renewable capacity that exceeds 42,000 MW -specifically, it is at 42,175 MW-, after adding some 3,250 new MW in the last 12 months, as reported … Continue reading Iberdrola exceeds 42,000 MW renewables
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ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP), issued the following statement from Tom Vinson, ACP Vice President for Policy and Regulatory Affairs on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule which was released on February 8, 2024: “Wind energy and eagle conservation have proven to be compatible. The bald eagle population is booming, … Continue reading ACP Statement on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Final Eagle Rule
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U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced it is investing $4.75 million to establish a new national center of excellence to accelerate reliable and equitable offshore wind energy deployment across the nation. The Academic Center for Reliability and Resilience of Offshore Wind (ARROW), led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst with approximately 40 partners, … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Establishing National Center of Excellence to Accelerate Domestic Offshore Wind Industry
Continue readingWind energy permitting is improving but Governments still have work to do
Permitting remains a bottlenecks to the expansion wind energy in Europe. However, things are improving. Europe approved significantly more permits for new onshore wind farms in 2023 than in previous years. This is largely thanks to the new EU rules on renewables permitting. That said, Europe is still not permitting enough new wind farms to … Continue reading Wind energy permitting is improving but Governments still have work to do
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EU enshrines tighter pre-qualification criteria for wind farms in law
European Parliament and the Council reached a final agreement on the Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA). The Act will help strengthen Europe’s clean tech manufacturing and contribute to ensuring that the future of wind energy is “made in Europe”. At the heart of the NZIA deal is the design of wind energy auctions. Pre-qualification criteria … Continue reading EU enshrines tighter pre-qualification criteria for wind farms in law
Continue readingStatkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil
Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe, the 519 MW Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex in Bahia, Brazil. It is among the first hybrid projects in Brazil once the planned solar farm of 163 MW is added to optimise energy production. “The successful development of the Ventos de Santa Eugênia Wind Complex … Continue reading Statkraft inaugurates the company’s largest wind farm outside Europe in Brazil
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DNV updates standard used for marine operations for offshore wind, subsea cables and oil and gas assets
DNV has published a substantial revision to the ‘go-to standard’, DNV-ST-N001, for the design and planning of marine operations for the transport, installation and removal of offshore wind farms, subsea cables and oil and gas assets. The new major changes reflect the changing nature of the offshore industry in line with its support of the … Continue reading DNV updates standard used for marine operations for offshore wind, subsea cables and oil and gas assets
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Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest battery energy storage project in the world
Ingeteam has been selected by Grenergy as its technology partner for what will be the world’s largest battery storage facility when in operation. The Oasis de Atacama project, developed by Grenergy in the Chilean Atacama Desert, will be built in five phases, which combine photovoltaic generation with battery energy storage. Ingeteam will provide its power … Continue reading Ingeteam to supply its technology for the largest battery energy storage project in the world
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Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world
Western OEMs reduce the pace of NPI and focus on product standardisation while Chinese peers continue the frenetic pace of new wind turbine introduction. Western supply chain will simplify to avoid major turbine design changes New turbine designs require economies of scale to deliver value. Many new and larger turbine designs were introduced by Western … Continue reading Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world
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RWE and PPC to accelerate Greek energy transition by building photovoltaic projects with nearly 1 gigawatt capacity
Two leading energy groups RWE and PPC continue to forge ahead with Greece’s energy transition through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A. The company has taken the final investment decision for the construction of an additional photovoltaic project in the country. This solar farm is the last project of the 940 MWp (870 MWac) … Continue reading RWE and PPC to accelerate Greek energy transition by building photovoltaic projects with nearly 1 gigawatt capacity
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Wind power Vestas returns to profits with annual net profit of 78 million euros
The Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems returned to profit in 2023 with a net profit of 78 million euros, the company reported this Wednesday. Vestas had lost 1,572 million euros last year, its first net loss in an annual balance sheet in a decade, due to the high price of energy and raw … Continue reading Wind power Vestas returns to profits with annual net profit of 78 million euros
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Iberdrola at the forefront of PV self-consumption in Spain with close to 200,000 contracts connected to its grid
i-DE, the Iberdrola group’s distribution company, will exceed 197,000 self-consumption contracts connected to its grid in 2023 i-DE, the Iberdrola’s group’s distribution company, will exceed 197,000 self-consumption contracts connected to its grid in 2023, after facilitating the deployment of nearly 105,000 installations; 43,000 more than in 2022. In total, the new connections contribute 1,690 megawatts (MW) … Continue reading Iberdrola at the forefront of PV self-consumption in Spain with close to 200,000 contracts connected to its grid
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