Last year France raised its offshore wind target for 2050 to 45 GW, with an intermediate target of 18 GW by 2035. On 2 May the Government published a new offshore auction schedule. It clarifies auction timelines, identifies new sites and extends existing ones. The Government also set out simplification measures that would drastically reduce … Continue reading France bets on large volumes of offshore wind energy
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Suzlon secures new orders for 402 MW of wind power for its 3 MW wind turbines
Supply 134 wind turbines of 3 MW nominal power each. Fatehgarh wind farm in Rajasthan, with a total installed capacity of 402 MW.The wind energy generated will be provided through hybrid and commercial FDRE (Firm and Dispatchable Renewable Energy) projects.Projects of this size can provide electricity to ~3.31 lakh households and curb ~13.07 lakh tonnes … Continue reading Suzlon secures new orders for 402 MW of wind power for its 3 MW wind turbines
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Iberdrola will supply photovoltaic energy to Bayer in Italy
Iberdrola and German pharmaceutical giant Bayer have extended their partnership, signing a green power purchase agreement (PPA) in Italy for 11 years from January 2025, for a total of 33 GWh over the period. The agreement expands the international alliance between Bayer and Iberdrola, adding to existing agreements between the two companies in Spain and … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply photovoltaic energy to Bayer in Italy
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Biological Diversity: RWE tests artificial reefs at offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea
As a leading player in offshore wind, RWE is investigating how artificial reefs at offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea can affect the marine ecosystem and whether they can create an attractive marine habitat, particularly for blue mussels, algae and fish species. In partnership with Linnaeus University and cable service provider Baltic Offshore Kalmar … Continue reading Biological Diversity: RWE tests artificial reefs at offshore wind farm in the Baltic Sea
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Acciona Energía has commissioned the Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant in Texas with 458 MWp
ACCIONA Energía has started operations at Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant, located near Houston in Wharton County, Texas. With a capacity of 458MWp, it is the company’s largest solar complex built to date. Red-Tailed Hawk joins ACCIONA Energía’s existing portfolio of renewable energy projects in North America, where it now has 2.7GW installed, and reinforces its … Continue reading Acciona Energía has commissioned the Red-Tailed Hawk photovoltaic plant in Texas with 458 MWp
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Solar photovoltaic energy set a daily production record in Germany in the third week of May
On May 14, in Germany, solar photovoltaic energy registered the highest production in the history of this market, exceeding 400 GWh. Wind energy production increased in most markets during the third week of May, which, together with lower gas and CO2 prices than the previous week, contributed to the fall in prices in most major European … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic energy set a daily production record in Germany in the third week of May
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RWE installs first wind turbine foundation at its flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE has taken a huge step forward in delivering its flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm with the installation of the project’s first offshore turbine foundation. With a capacity of 1.4 gigawatts (GW), Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore wind farm to date. After its expected commissioning in 2026, the project will be capable of generating enough … Continue reading RWE installs first wind turbine foundation at its flagship Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
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RWE supplies photovoltaic electricity from Hambach opencast mine
RWE is continuing to progress full speed ahead on green electricity production in the Rhenish mining area. At the foot of the Sophienhöhe hill in the Hambach opencast mine, the company has now fully commissioned a further photovoltaic plant with integrated battery storage system. The new plant was installed on a gravel field near the … Continue reading RWE supplies photovoltaic electricity from Hambach opencast mine
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Vestas obtains an order to repower 84 MW of wind power in Austria
Vestas has received an order for 84 MW from BE Energy GmbH, a subsidiary of Burgenland Energie AG, to repower a part of the Neusiedl-Weiden wind energy project in Austria. Vestas will deliver 14 V150-6.0 MW wind turbines and the order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas obtains an order to repower 84 MW of wind power in Austria
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Minnesota Governor to Sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act into Law, Delivering Essential Reforms to Meet State’s 2040 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Standard
An essential package of permitting reform provisions that just passed the Minnesota Legislature—now on its way to be signed into law by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz—is the culmination of a nine-month effort by clean energy businesses, utilities, state agencies, regulatory staff, and environmental nonprofits to improve the state’s energy permitting process. The Minnesota Energy Infrastructure … Continue reading Minnesota Governor to Sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act into Law, Delivering Essential Reforms to Meet State’s 2040 100% Carbon-Free Electricity Standard
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The United States exceeds five million photovoltaic installations
The United States surpasses five million photovoltaic installations, a major milestone on its clean energy path, achieved in just eight years since reaching one million in 2016. This comes 40 years after the first grid-connected photovoltaic installation in 1973. Data from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie reveals that more than half … Continue reading The United States exceeds five million photovoltaic installations
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Wind power and photovoltaic generation will soon surpass nuclear and hydroelectric generation.
The International Solar Energy Society (ISES) explains how solar and wind energy dominate power plant construction.In 2023, solar PV and wind together constituted 80% of global net energy capacity additions. The growth in energy capacity is followed by the growth in annual energy generation. Over the last decade, global PV generation has increased nine-fold to … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic generation will soon surpass nuclear and hydroelectric generation.
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Türkiye broke a record in wind power and photovoltaic
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar announced that electricity production from solar and wind energy broke a record in April. Minister Bayraktar stated that solar-based electricity production reached 2.4 billion kWh in April, breaking an all-time monthly record, and said: “This amount of production also means a record in terms of the share … Continue reading Türkiye broke a record in wind power and photovoltaic
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Sany wins its first wind power contract in India
India is one of the most competitive wind markets in the world (with China’s permission). It is undoubtedly one of the markets with the highest number of active manufacturers, a place where manufacturers from all corners of the world have come together to compete, along with local manufacturers. The list of competitors is extensive. Some … Continue reading Sany wins its first wind power contract in India
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DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
As the Solar Industry Grows Rapidly, Materials, Designs, and Solar Panels Are Changing Quickly. For the solar photovoltaics (PV) industry, rapid growth can produce rapid—and sometimes unpredictable—changes. As the industry continued to see a major period of growth in 2023, the Durable Module Materials (DuraMAT) Consortium seized the opportunity to support the industry’s booming domestic … Continue reading DuraMAT Forecasts How New Photovoltaic Module Technologies Might Perform Over 20, 30, or 50 Years
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The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
EVs, solar modules and batteries are among the imports targeted by steep new tariffs, The Roman Emperor Caligula is said to have arrayed his army to fight the English Channel, and then declared victory over the sea. One explanation for this puzzling event is that he was simply insane. Another is that he understood the … Continue reading The US puts up the barriers to Chinese photovoltaic products
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FRV enters the Nordic market and plans 600 MW photovoltaic projects in Finland
Fotowatio Renewable Ventures (FRV), a developer of sustainable energy solutions and part of Jameel Energy, has announced its entry into the Finnish market with the help of local operator Will & Must. Together, FRV and Will & Must will develop a portfolio of several photovoltaic projects that will have a total capacity of 600 MW. … Continue reading FRV enters the Nordic market and plans 600 MW photovoltaic projects in Finland
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Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
Construction officially began on the 200-megawatts offshore photovoltaic power plant in Lianyungang City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, on Sunday. The project, the largest of its kind in China, is expected to save approximately 680,000 tonnes of coal equivalent every year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1.77 million tonnes. The project is located near the … Continue reading Construction begins on major offshore floating photovoltaic project in China
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Acciona Energía announced a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic
ACCIONA Energía announced today the development of a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic, the Pedro Corto solar plant, in collaboration with Grupo País. ACCIONA Energía will have a 51% stake in the project, while Grupo Pais will hold the remaining 49%. Located in the province of San Juan de la Maguana, the project … Continue reading Acciona Energía announced a new photovoltaic project in the Dominican Republic
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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
The Olivas photovoltaic project consists of 5 plants totaling 175 MW in Guadalajara. This project will produce green energy for more than 98,000 homes. Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second project in the province of Guadalajara of 175 MW, which is added to the 626 MW of the Cifuentes-Trillo project that … Continue reading Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 175 MW Olivas photovoltaic plant
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