The country’s minister of energy and mines Vicente de the O Levy, explained that 92 photovoltaic plants are planned to be built on the island for this purpose, a task for which earthworks are already being carried out in the defined sites and the resources that must meet the objective are guaranteed to assemble them … Continue reading Cuba has proposed generating a goal of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of photovoltaic solar energy until 2028
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Israel installed 1,100 MW of photovoltaic (PV) in 2023
The Israel Electricity Authority reported that the country installed 1,108 MW of new solar PV capacity in 2023. Renewables covered 12.5% of Israel’s electricity demand in 2023.According to data from the Israel Electricity Authority, by the end of 2023 the country had installed 5,903 MW of renewable energy capacity, compared to 4,795 MW installed at … Continue reading Israel installed 1,100 MW of photovoltaic (PV) in 2023
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BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic
The wind power plant is part of the Rueda Sur Cluster, a pioneering project in terms of innovation that combines the simultaneous construction of three wind energy plants (135 MW) and two photovoltaic plants (53 MW), with an installed power of 188 MW. It will be located in the municipalities of Épila, Lumpiaque and Rueda … Continue reading BayWa r.e. installs its largest onshore wind farm in Europe in Zaragoza with photovoltaic
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US’s first large offshore wind farm officially opens in New York
America’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm is officially open, a long-awaited moment that helps pave the way for a succession of large wind farms. Danish wind energy developer Ørsted and the utility Eversource built a 12 wind turbine wind farm called South Fork Wind 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Montauk Point, New York. New … Continue reading US’s first large offshore wind farm officially opens in New York
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Vestas wins the wind order from Sempra Infrastructure to build a 319 MW wind farm in Mexico
Sempra Infrastructure, a Sempra subsidiary, has placed an order for 319 MW for the Cimarrón wind farm in Tecate, in the state of Baja California, Mexico. This is the third phase of the Energía Sierra Juárez Wind Complex that will have a total installed capacity of 582 MW. The order includes the supply and installation … Continue reading Vestas wins the wind order from Sempra Infrastructure to build a 319 MW wind farm in Mexico
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Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions
The energy systems today are more complex than ever. Countries are using more renewable energy solutions to move away from fossil fuels as the main source of energy in many contexts. This is good news for a cleaner and more sustainable energy future. But as the shift takes place, a few issues emerge in keeping … Continue reading Why upgrading the international renewables classifications is crucial to the energy transitions
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Invenergy uses GE Vernova wind turbines to commission first onshore wind energy center in Japan
Project in Rusutsu, Hokkaido Japan reached commercial operation using 15 of GE Vernova’s 4.2-117 wind turbines. Total installed capacity of approximately 63 MW can provide power for the equivalent of 35,000 households on an annual basis. Invenergy and GE Vernova’s Onshore Wind business (NYSE: GE) announced today that they have reached commercial operation date (COD) … Continue reading Invenergy uses GE Vernova wind turbines to commission first onshore wind energy center in Japan
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ACP Statement on South Fork Offshore Wind Completion
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, and representatives from Orsted and Eversource commemorated the completion of South Fork Wind, New York’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm: “Bringing clean, emissions-free offshore wind energy … Continue reading ACP Statement on South Fork Offshore Wind Completion
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Acciona Energía supplies 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 SMEs in Spain
ACCIONA Energía supplied 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Spain in 2023. The company began supplying clean energy to this business segment in 2021, expanding its retail services, which had hitherto focused on large companies and electricity-intensive consumers. In just two years, ACCIONA Energía has expanded its coverage … Continue reading Acciona Energía supplies 100% renewable electricity to more than 17,000 SMEs in Spain
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Iberdrola signs an agreement with FCC to promote the recycling of photovoltaic panels
FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, and Iberdrola, through its PERSEO Venture Builder programme, have signed a strategic collaboration agreement to promote the industrial-scale recycling of photovoltaic panels. Following the successful creation of the company EnergyLoop as a joint experience for the recycling of wind turbine blades, the two companies are furthering … Continue reading Iberdrola signs an agreement with FCC to promote the recycling of photovoltaic panels
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Photovoltaic Gran Teno: largest solar power plant in South America inaugurated located in Maule, Chile
The plant consists of the installation and operation of 367,200 solar panels, adding an installed power of 240 MW and will have a booster substation, a disconnector and a high voltage evacuation line (154 kV) that will be connected to the existing one called Itagüe – Tinguiririca . More than 70 thousand families in the … Continue reading Photovoltaic Gran Teno: largest solar power plant in South America inaugurated located in Maule, Chile
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Glossary: Common Photovoltaic Solar Terms and Their Meanings
Term Definition AC Coupled AC coupled refers to connecting solar panels or batteries to the existing AC grid through an inverter, allowing for flexible energy management and potential grid independence but often requiring additional equipment and expertise compared to DC (direct current) coupled systems. Read more > AC (Alternating Current) Alternating Current: An electric current … Continue reading Glossary: Common Photovoltaic Solar Terms and Their Meanings
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Grid interconnection milestone for New York’s Empire Wind 1 project
Equinor today announced that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved on March 1 the Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (LGIA) executed between the company’s Empire Wind 1 project, New York ISO (NYISO) and Consolidated Edison Company of New York. The announcement marks the first FERC approval for any offshore wind project to connect directly into … Continue reading Grid interconnection milestone for New York’s Empire Wind 1 project
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Avangrid Announces Construction of its Fifth Wind Farm in Illinois
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced the construction of what will be the company’s fifth wind farm in Illinois. Osagrove Flats, located in La Salle County, will include 34 wind turbines with a total capacity of 153 MW. “Avangrid has a long track record … Continue reading Avangrid Announces Construction of its Fifth Wind Farm in Illinois
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Commitment to photovoltaic energy in Europe results in record figures for a March month in several markets
In the first week of March, solar photovoltaic energy production reached the highest daily value for a March month in history in most major European electricity markets. This did not prevent weekly average market prices from being higher than in the previous week, supported by higher demand and gas and CO2 prices, as well as … Continue reading Commitment to photovoltaic energy in Europe results in record figures for a March month in several markets
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RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
RWE has taken a major step towards the realisation of its first solar farms in the UK, with seven projects, representing 330 megawatts (MW) of new, clean electricity capacity, now entering construction. The projects are the first to be constructed from the solar portfolio secured by RWE through its acquisition of JBM Solar, one of … Continue reading RWE starts construction of its first UK photovoltaic farms
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Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record photovoltaic (PV) efficiency
It gives promise for perovskite as a simpler, more mobile method of deploying renewable energy in hard-to-reach places. Anthony Chesman, group leader for renewable energy systems at CSIRO and a contributor to the research, stresses their new tech won’t be competing with conventional silicon, but will offer a suitable entry point for some industries, and … Continue reading Promise of perovskite as Australian lab hits record photovoltaic (PV) efficiency
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Nordex releases results reducing losses and “stabilizing” the business
Finally, after messing up and apologizing, the forecasts were met, and Nordex closed the year with a -186.5 million euros EBIT, within the range of between -150 and -300 million euros that we discussed in Windletter #70 (an estimate given by one of you, by the way). Net profit, on the other hand, stood at … Continue reading Nordex releases results reducing losses and “stabilizing” the business
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Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 440 MW of wind power in the Philippines
The company signed wind energy services contracts (WESC) with the country’s Department of Energy to guarantee development rights for the projects. The contracts grant Mainstream exclusive development rights for the 100 MW Santa Ana Cagayan Wind Project located in the Municipality of Santa Ana, Province of Cagayan and the 340 MW Panaon Wind Project located … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power to develop 440 MW of wind power in the Philippines
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Statistics of wind energy in Europe in 2023 and outlook to 2030
Annually, Wind Europe, the wind energy industry association in Europe, publishes a report that collects the data and statistics of the sector in 2023 and makes some future forecasts. Personally, I enjoy these reports a lot, as they allow getting a global idea of how the sector is in terms of generation, installations, turbine sizes, … Continue reading Statistics of wind energy in Europe in 2023 and outlook to 2030
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