China is set to reach 5.5 TW of photovoltaic by 2050, according to forecasts by Norwegian risk-assessment specialist DNV in its latest report, “Energy Transition Outlook China 2024.” DNV forecasts that PV in China will account for 38% of electricity production by 2050, up from 5% today, and that more than a third of solar … Continue reading China to reach 5.5 TW of photovoltaic by 2050
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Morocco tenders 400 MW of wind energy
Moroccan renewable energy agency Masen on Thursday launched a prequalification tender for a 400-megawatt wind farm in the north of the country. The tender for the wind farm, known as Nassim Nord, calls for developers to submit prequalification bids by June 24 to finance, build and operate the wind farm’s wind turbines. The project comprises … Continue reading Morocco tenders 400 MW of wind energy
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The EU Grid Action Plan will help wind energy and photovoltaics, but urgent action is needed against excessive connection queues.
On 28 November the EU Commission launched an Action Plan for Grids – a 14-point plan to modernise Europe’s electricity grid and prepare for the renewables-based electrification of the energy system. It says €584bn of new investments are required by 2030 to upgrade Europe’s grids. Absolutely. And these investments can’t come soon enough. The current … Continue reading The EU Grid Action Plan will help wind energy and photovoltaics, but urgent action is needed against excessive connection queues.
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Denmark’s latest offshore wind auction could award enough capacity to meet the country’s entire electricity demand
This week Denmark opened an offshore wind tender which could award up to 10 GW. If successful, the awarded capacity would be enough to meet all of the country’s electricity demand. It could also be used to produce renewable hydrogen and other green fuels. It remains to be seen whether the auction design will attract … Continue reading Denmark’s latest offshore wind auction could award enough capacity to meet the country’s entire electricity demand
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EDPR starts production of two new photovoltaic projects in The Netherlands with more than 25 MWp
By commissioning these photovoltaic projects, EDPR is progressing in its strategy of electrification through renewables and contributing to value creation by reducing emissions and offering more competitive energy prices; With a joint generation of over 37 GWh of clean energy annually, Berkelland and Drachten were developed through Kronos Solar EDPR. EDP Renewables (EDPR), global leader … Continue reading EDPR starts production of two new photovoltaic projects in The Netherlands with more than 25 MWp
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ACP Statement on White House, Department of Energy Transmission Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy announced several new measures to deploy and expand high-voltage transmission: “Today’s announcements reinforce the urgent need to expand and strengthen our nation’s electric grid. Our nation’s economic, security, and climate goals all hinge … Continue reading ACP Statement on White House, Department of Energy Transmission Announcements
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SSEF and Capital Energy will finance commercial and industrial self-consumption with photovoltaic (PV) in Spain and Portugal
This ‘dark green’ energy efficiency fund, advised by Solas Capital AG, agrees with Capital Energy to financially support the development of C&I self-consumption facilities in the Iberian Peninsula. This alliance will allow Capital Energy to offer an easily accessible solution to its commercial and industrial customers in Spain and Portugal through power purchase agreements (PPA). … Continue reading SSEF and Capital Energy will finance commercial and industrial self-consumption with photovoltaic (PV) in Spain and Portugal
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Sonnedix begins construction of its largest UK photovoltaic plant
Sonnedix, a global renewable energy producer with over 3 GW operating capacity, has begun the construction of Cowley Complex, the largest plant in its 300 MW UK portfolio. The 120 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plant is set to become one of the largest solar PV plants in the UK once completed in 3Q25. Cowley … Continue reading Sonnedix begins construction of its largest UK photovoltaic plant
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India installed 6.2 GW of photovoltaic in March 2024
India installed a record 6.2 GW of new solar capacity in March 2024, almost doubling the previous record for all renewables, according to a report by Rystad Energy. In just a single month, solar PV added almost as much capacity as in all of 2023, when India added 7.5 GW of new solar capacity. Solar … Continue reading India installed 6.2 GW of photovoltaic in March 2024
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Octopus Energy invests in Ocergy to boost floating offshore wind energy worldwide
The investment is made through Vector, Octopus Energy’s offshore wind fund. He will drive the commercialization of Ocergy’s technology.Octopus Energy Generation has announced its investment in Ocergy. It is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of floating, lightweight and modular foundations for offshore wind farms. They are used in areas with very deep … Continue reading Octopus Energy invests in Ocergy to boost floating offshore wind energy worldwide
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Ørsted inaugurates the Asia-Pacific region’s largest offshore wind farms
Ørsted is proud to announce the inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan. With a total installed capacity of 900 MW, the two offshore wind farms are in operation and fully connected to the grid, making them the largest of their kind in Taiwan and in the Asia-Pacific region. Today’s … Continue reading Ørsted inaugurates the Asia-Pacific region’s largest offshore wind farms
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Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management conclude negotiations to expand alliance to 2,500 MW of renewables in Iberia
Iberdrola and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, have concluded negotiations to add an extra 644 MW of renewable energy in Spain to their Iberian clean energy alliance, with approximately 2,500 MW now under development. In January, both companies stated that they were negotiating exclusively to double the size of their … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management conclude negotiations to expand alliance to 2,500 MW of renewables in Iberia
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ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
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Acciona Energía signs a photovoltaic PPA with DaVita in Spain
ACCIONA Energy has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) with DaVita, a leading provider of healthcare services specialized in dialysis and chronic kidney disease treatments, to supply 100% renewable electricity in Spain for 12 years. The electricity will come from the Ayora I-II-III photovoltaic complex (85.74 MWp), currently under development in the municipality of Jarafuel … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs a photovoltaic PPA with DaVita in Spain
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Rapid expansion of batteries will be crucial to meet climate and energy security goals set at COP28
After their deployment in the power sector more than doubled last year, batteries need to lead a sixfold increase in global energy storage to enable the world to meet 2030 targets Growth in batteries outpaced almost all other clean energy technologies in 2023 as falling costs, advancing innovation and supportive industrial policies helped drive up … Continue reading Rapid expansion of batteries will be crucial to meet climate and energy security goals set at COP28
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Ivory Coast promotes renewable energies with new photovoltaic projects
The Ivory Coast is set to begin construction of the $63.5 million Ferke Solar power plant in Sokoro, which will have an installed capacity of 52 MW. Announced by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly in April, the project will commence in the second quarter of 2024 and is expected to be operational by the third quarter … Continue reading Ivory Coast promotes renewable energies with new photovoltaic projects
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Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History Receives Full Federal Environmental Permitting Approval
The Permitting Council (Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council) is pleased to announce that Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind is the latest project to complete its required federal environmental permitting review and authorizations with permitting assistance from the Council. The $9.8 billion renewable energy project is expected to power up to 660,000 homes. “Offshore wind energy is … Continue reading Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History Receives Full Federal Environmental Permitting Approval
Continue readingClean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
Today, petitions were filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and American … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
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RWE commissions 92 MW photovoltaic farm in Spain
Over the past two years, RWE has taken major steps to expand its solar business to more than 4.2 gigawatts worldwide. In addition to the US and Australia, Europe offers great opportunities for solar growth. Following the start of construction of its largest solar project in Greece and first solar plants in the UK, RWE … Continue reading RWE commissions 92 MW photovoltaic farm in Spain
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Tender (EPC) for a 25 MWp photovoltaic plant with storage in Togo
As part of the Regional Urgent Intervention Project in the Solar Energy Sector (RESPITE), a photovoltaic solar power plant is to be built in Dapaong in northern Togo. The project is the subject of an international call for tenders. After Blitta, a new photovoltaic solar power plant is to be built in Dapaong in the … Continue reading Tender (EPC) for a 25 MWp photovoltaic plant with storage in Togo
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