Photovoltaics is expected to lead capacity additions between 2023 and 2037, although it does not detail the sources of the necessary investments. Photovoltaic solar energy generation in Mexico will lead, far above other technologies, the increases in installed capacity in Mexico, since according to the Ministry of Energy (Sener) the set of new large installations … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy (PV) will lead the new Mexican energy matrix
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Global wind power production is “very predictable”, finds Eoltech study
Eoltech, a leading wind and solar resource assessment consultancy, released today the findings of a new study that aimed at assessing the variations of the global wind resource over the last 15 years. The data show that worldwide wind power production is very predictable, with annual variations remaining within a ± 3 % range. These … Continue reading Global wind power production is “very predictable”, finds Eoltech study
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China could drive Africa’s renewable energy revolution
African countries depend on fossil fuels. Only 2% of Chinese loans are allocated to renewable energies such as photovoltaics and wind.China has a unique opportunity to drive an energy revolution in Africa, but first it must reverse nearly two decades of neglect of green energy investments there, research from Boston University showed on Tuesday.Beijing has … Continue reading China could drive Africa’s renewable energy revolution
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Biden administration approves eighth offshore wind project
The Biden Administration has given the green light to its eighth offshore wind farm with the approval of the 2,600-megawatt New England Wind project located off Massachusetts. With approval, the Department of the Interior has given the green light to offshore wind projects with the potential to generate approximately 10 gigawatts of wind energy, enough … Continue reading Biden administration approves eighth offshore wind project
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Brazil exceeds 41 GW of installed power in photovoltaic solar energy
This Tuesday (02), Brazil surpassed the mark of 41 GW of installed power in solar power photovoltaic (PV), according to data from ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency). This number includes both DG (distributed generation) and GC (centralized generation). Currently, the country has 28.01 GW in DG and 13.04 GW in GC. At the beginning of … Continue reading Brazil exceeds 41 GW of installed power in photovoltaic solar energy
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Record investment in offshore wind marks strong growth
Offshore wind investment surged to a new high in 2023, according to BloombergNEF’s Renewable Energy Investment Tracker 1H 2024. The record comes despite rising costs and interest rates forcing some firms to delay or cancel projects last year. Global offshore wind investment reached a record $76.7 billion, jumping 79%. This offset the 17% year-on-year decline from the … Continue reading Record investment in offshore wind marks strong growth
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Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases by 1.9% in March. Renewables reach a record monthly production (14,591 GWh) and also coverage in the mix (65.2%). Generation without emissions accounts for 82.2% of the total and reaches its highest share since records began. For the sixth consecutive month, wind energy continues to be the … Continue reading Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
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TrinaTracker’s Vanguard 1P powers 520 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Brazil
TrinaTracker, a business unit of Trina Solar, proudly announces its contribution to the 520MW Santa Luzia Complex, one of the largest photovoltaic solar plants in Brazil. The plant, currently undergoing commissioning, is entirely equipped with Vanguard 1P trackers incorporating the SuperTrack Smart Tracking Algorithm.TrinaTracker began supplying the project, covering more than 1,700 hectares and consisting … Continue reading TrinaTracker’s Vanguard 1P powers 520 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Brazil
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Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
Macquarie’s subsidiary Cero Development Hellas received a green light for adding batteries with an overall capacity of 749 MWh to its project for a 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Central Greece. Renewable energy investors are increasingly turning to batteries to keep their solar power projects on track. As electricity consumption in Greece is stagnating and … Continue reading Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
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Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub
Empire Wind and the Building & Construction Trades Council of Greater New York and Vicinity (BCTC) today announced the signing of a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for the construction of the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal (SBMT). The revitalized SBMT will play a key role in Equinor’s development of the Empire Wind offshore wind project as … Continue reading Equinor Establishes Major Union Partnership for New York’s First Offshore Wind Hub
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SSE partners with Bord na Móna on 800MW onshore wind JV in Ireland
Two of Ireland’s leading low-carbon energy companies SSE and Bord na Móna have today announced a 50:50 joint venture which will target the delivery of up to 800MW of new renewable onshore wind energy for Ireland. This partnership marks one of the largest onshore renewable energy joint ventures in the history of the state. More … Continue reading SSE partners with Bord na Móna on 800MW onshore wind JV in Ireland
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Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
Norwegian Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill is preparing its technology for 24-hour continuous flights followed by multi-device demonstrations, marking a significant breakthrough for the industry. Kitemill CEO Thomas Hårklau said rapid advances will be made in 2024 after securing more than €2million in funding from Dutch investment entity Expanding Dreams. Together with smaller investors and … Continue reading Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
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