For the first time in history, photovoltaics represents more than 50% of the new electrical capacity added to the grid. The U.S. solar industry added a record-shattering 32.4 gigawatts (GW) of new electric generating capacity in 2023, a 37% increase from the previous record set in 2021 and a 51% increase from 2022. According to the … Continue reading Photovoltaic installations in the US soar in 2023 in the first full year of the Inflation Reduction Act
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More than 100 women wind energy professionals join the campaign ‘We want to reach very high’
The Spanish wind energy sector joins International Women’s Day, tomorrow, March 8, with the campaign “We want to reach very high.” More than 100 wind professionals have participated in this initiative, making visible the importance of the role of professionals who work in the wind sector, leaving their mark on the entire value chain and … Continue reading More than 100 women wind energy professionals join the campaign ‘We want to reach very high’
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Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Avangrid’s New England Wind Lease Area
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for its New England Wind lease area. The FEIS represents a significant permitting milestone that brings the project closer to full federal … Continue reading Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Issues Final Environmental Impact Statement for Avangrid’s New England Wind Lease Area
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Oman plans 1.2 GW of wind energy
Oman’s Nama Power & Water Procurement Company (PWP) has announced plans to acquire five wind power plants with a combined capacity of 1,171 MW. The planned schemes and their capacities are: These projects are expected to be implemented by 2027 to help the sultanate achieve its goal of renewable energy making up 30% of its … Continue reading Oman plans 1.2 GW of wind energy
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AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
Galicia lives immersed in a situation of uncertainty and defenselessness, regarding wind development, as a consequence of the massive judicialization of projects that have the mandatory environmental impact declaration (DIA) and the corresponding construction permit. The Superior Court of Xustiza of Galicia has just announced the suspension of 13 new projects based on “prevalence, prevention … Continue reading AEE warns about the repeated situation of legal uncertainty that affects the development of wind power in Galicia
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Renewable auction in Colombia awards 4.4 GW to photovoltaics
And we move from auction to auction. This time, we head to Colombia with this LinkedIn article by Serena Qian. In the latest auction that featured all renewable technologies, photovoltaics dominated its counterparts, securing 99% of the offered capacity, totaling 4.4 GW. The 30 awarded projects are required to be operational between December 1, 2027, … Continue reading Renewable auction in Colombia awards 4.4 GW to photovoltaics
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Vestas wins 65 MW wind project for V172-7.2 MW wind turbines in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order from ENOVA Power GmbH for a repowering project in Meppen, on the western edge of Lower Saxony, Germany. The order consists of nine V172-7.2 MW wind turbines and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active … Continue reading Vestas wins 65 MW wind project for V172-7.2 MW wind turbines in Germany
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Vestas is readying New York for offshore wind and moves forward conditional agreement for the Empire Wind 1 project
After Equinor’s successful rebid into New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation (NY4) and with a current conditional order in place for the 810 MW Empire Wind 1 project, Vestas is pleased to see the project moving one step closer to realisation and looks forward to providing its industry-leading, type-certified V236-15.0 MW offshore wind turbines. Vestas’ … Continue reading Vestas is readying New York for offshore wind and moves forward conditional agreement for the Empire Wind 1 project
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Wind energy drives Spanish electricity market prices to their lowest week ever
In the week of February 26, prices in the European electricity markets were higher than in the previous week. The exception was the Iberian market, where prices fell and were the lowest, something that has been happening since February 18. Weekly Iberian wind energy production was the highest since October, which led to the lowest … Continue reading Wind energy drives Spanish electricity market prices to their lowest week ever
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Enel: new record in 2023 of producer and prosumer connections photovoltaic to its grids for the energy transition
Enel Grids, the Enel Group’s global business line dedicated to electricity distribution, reached a record of nearly 540,000 new producer-prosumer connections to its grids in 2023, a 56% increase over the previous record set in 2022[1]. These connections, of which about 90% are located in Europe, added 7.9 GW of renewable capacity to the distribution … Continue reading Enel: new record in 2023 of producer and prosumer connections photovoltaic to its grids for the energy transition
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China photovoltaic (PV) industry ranks first in globe
China’s photovoltaic industry absolutely ranks first in the globe in terms of not only market size, technology level, production and manufacturing, but also completeness of the industrial chain. “I’m firmly convinced that the month-on-month decline in PV product exports will not be a long-term trend, but a volatile upward growth trend,” Liu Yiyang, Deputy Secretary … Continue reading China photovoltaic (PV) industry ranks first in globe
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Wind power continues to be the generation leader in Spain with 31.2% of the total in February and photovoltaic power reaches 11.3%
National electricity demand experienced an increase of 0.8% in February compared to the same month of the previous year, once the effects of temperature and calendar were discounted. In gross terms, a demand of 20,058 GWh is estimated, 1.8% lower than that of February 2023.Evolution of monthly demand in Spain until February 2024. In the … Continue reading Wind power continues to be the generation leader in Spain with 31.2% of the total in February and photovoltaic power reaches 11.3%
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Low electricity prices pose a threat to photovoltaics
We begin with an article by Pilar Sánchez Molina in PV-Magazine about the current state of electricity prices in Spain. A couple of weeks ago, photovoltaic generation reached historic levels in Spain, Portugal, and Italy for the month of February. At first glance, these are good news to celebrate, but as renewable generation increases, electricity … Continue reading Low electricity prices pose a threat to photovoltaics
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WindEurope and Azerbaijan join forces to accelerate wind energy
On 1 March WindEurope and the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the deployment of onshore and offshore wind energy in Azerbaijan and the wider Caspian Sea area. Wind will play a critical role in the energy transition of both Azerbaijan and the wider Caspian region. Through this collaboration … Continue reading WindEurope and Azerbaijan join forces to accelerate wind energy
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France reaches 20 GW of photovoltaics (PV)
France reaches milestone with 20 GW of solar PV capacity in 2023, demonstrating its commitment to renewable energy. Regional contributions and future perspectives are highlighted.France has marked an important milestone in its renewable energy journey by connecting approximately 955 MW of new photovoltaic systems to the grid in the last quarter of 2023, according to … Continue reading France reaches 20 GW of photovoltaics (PV)
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Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy
Pedro Fresco presents his book Energy Fakes and dismantles some common myths about wind energy. The myths and mythologies that surround wind energy are not much different from those spread about photovoltaics. Renewable energies, in general, are the target of certain groups with political, economic, or personal interests who do not want a transition to … Continue reading Dismantling myths surrounding wind energy
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China needs 10 times its photovoltaic and wind energy to eliminate its CO2 emissions
According to a simulation model, almost 6 terawatts of renewable energy will be needed for the country to reach that goal in 2060.80 percent of solar PV and 55 percent of wind power will need to be installed within a 100-kilometer radius of major load centers to meet demand. China will need nearly 6 terawatts … Continue reading China needs 10 times its photovoltaic and wind energy to eliminate its CO2 emissions
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Global ranking of photovoltaic modules in 2023
Demand in 2023 remained strong despite market disruptions by supply and inventory issues in the second half of the year. Shipment volumes of the list of manufacturers increased significantly, up by 78% YoY. There is a clear distinction among module makers, with top-ranked companies remained the same as the previous year, but the second-ranked companies … Continue reading Global ranking of photovoltaic modules in 2023
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Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea
A 540 megawatt (MW) hybrid floating wind and photovoltaic floating wind farm will be developed off the southern coast of Italy in the Ionian Sea. Dutch-Norwegian solar company SolarDuck, Italian investment fund Arrow Capital and Italian developer New Developments are jointly developing the Corigliano project, which will be in the Gulf of Taranto, off the … Continue reading Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea
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How Wales can maximise its wind resources and bring value to communities and the economy
On 28 February the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford, met with representatives of the European wind industry in Brussels. They discussed the benefits wind energy is bringing to Wales and the significant opportunities for its further growth there, both onshore and offshore. They focused on how to maximise benefits to local communities and how … Continue reading How Wales can maximise its wind resources and bring value to communities and the economy
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