ABO Wind is currently constructing a 50 MW solar farm in central Spain that will be grid-connected at the node of a dismantled nuclear power plant. Valdezorita solar farm is the company’s first turnkey project in Spain. It is located in the Yebra municipality in Castilla La-Mancha. The ground-mounted photovoltaic system will have a total … Continue reading ABO Wind constructs first 50 MW turnkey photovoltaic farm in Spain
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Solaria executes the best purchase of photovoltaic modules in its history, 71% cheaper than in 2022
The Spanish electricity company purchases 435 MW of photovoltaic modules at a price of 9.11 euro cents per watt from a top-level manufacturer.The company will install these modules in its 700 MW Garoña photovoltaic complex during 2024. Solaria today announced the purchase of 435 MW of photovoltaic modules at a price of 9.11 euro cents … Continue reading Solaria executes the best purchase of photovoltaic modules in its history, 71% cheaper than in 2022
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Denmark launches an offshore wind auction with enough capacity to meet the country’s entire demand
Last week, Denmark launched an offshore wind auction that could award up to 6 GW, enough to meet the country’s electricity needs. Currently, Denmark has 2.7 GW of offshore wind capacity, so this auction could triple that figure. The tender includes six areas, three in the North Sea, two in the Kattegat, and one in … Continue reading Denmark launches an offshore wind auction with enough capacity to meet the country’s entire demand
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SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
The history of solar energy is an American success story. Since the creation of the first silicon solar cell 70 years ago, solar leaders have been innovating, improving efficiency, lowering costs, and growing this American-born technology into an essential part of our nation’s energy system. The 1954 Bell Solar Battery. Image used courtesy of AT&T … Continue reading SEIA: Landmarks in the History of Solar Photovoltaic Energy in USA
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Who is building more photovoltaics?
This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. In 2023, solar energy accounted for three-quarters of renewable capacity additions worldwide. Most of this growth occurred in Asia, the EU, and the U.S., continuing a trend … Continue reading Who is building more photovoltaics?
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BW Ideol launches its updated design of floating platform for 15 MW+ wind turbines
During the Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWT) event held recently in Marseille, BW Ideol unveiled the update of its floating platform called Damping Pool. It is a barge-type platform made of concrete. This platform has been in operation since 2018 with two prototypes in France and Japan, and now it’s being updated to accommodate 15 … Continue reading BW Ideol launches its updated design of floating platform for 15 MW+ wind turbines
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ACWA Power Signs $4.85 Bln Deal for Central Asia’s Largest Wind Power Plant
ACWA Power signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan for Central Asia’s largest wind farm — the Aral 5GW Wind Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in the Karakalpakstan region. The agreement was signed on the sidelines of the Tashkent International Investment Forum held under the patronage of Uzbek President … Continue reading ACWA Power Signs $4.85 Bln Deal for Central Asia’s Largest Wind Power Plant
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Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Like impacts from other weather and environmental forces (e.g., hail, wind, snow, wildfires), flood damage can often be prevented or at least mitigated through simple, no- to low–cost measures. The following technical recommendations can be added to project specification requirements of a new system or used to assist in planning for a modification to an … Continue reading Preventing and Mitigating Flood Damage to Solar Photovoltaic Systems
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Mexico must return to being a leader in wind energy
President López Obrador’s energy policy has made the development of wind energy in the country practically irrelevant.Everyone already knows that this six-year period was not the best for the world of energy; Those years in which the oil rounds were an example of the great interest of international companies in operating in our country are … Continue reading Mexico must return to being a leader in wind energy
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Renewables reached 64.6% in April in Spain: wind power (22.2%), hydraulic (19.7%) and solar photovoltaic (18.8%)
In April, renewables reached a share of 64.6% of the total monthly generation and, for the first time, three renewable technologies lead the mix: wind (22.2%), hydraulic (19.7%) and solar photovoltaic ( 18.8%), Electricity demand grows by 6.3% in the Balearic Islands and 4.7% in the Canary Islands, once the effects of work hours and … Continue reading Renewables reached 64.6% in April in Spain: wind power (22.2%), hydraulic (19.7%) and solar photovoltaic (18.8%)
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Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
Ingeteam remains committed to wind power, where it is a global technology leader. Thanks to its firm commitment to the diversification of its manufacturing activity, the company has to date equipped 55 GW of converters, control systems and wind generators for the US market with Ingeteam-Indar technology, representing a 36.55% market share, which the American … Continue reading Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
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India and now the US: countries cover irrigation canals with photovoltaic energy panels
India suffers greatly from droughts and the United States is taking measures to avoid such situations. Thanks to a study by the University of California we know that the country would save 240 million liters of water in the state if it covered irrigation canals and these measures are now being taken.It is a simple, … Continue reading India and now the US: countries cover irrigation canals with photovoltaic energy panels
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The world installed 116 GW of wind power in 2023. China installed the 65%
As every year, the GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council) has released its annual Global Wind Report, which provides an overview of the state of the wind energy sector worldwide, including statistics, challenges, and future prospects. The report focuses on providing solutions and tools to achieve the goal of tripling renewable energy installations by 2030. Wind … Continue reading The world installed 116 GW of wind power in 2023. China installed the 65%
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Romania towards energy independence and resilience
The Romanian Parliament adopts the country’s first Offshore Wind Energy Law. This bill comes at a time when the country needs to assert its energy independence and resilience. The deployment of its offshore wind energy resources can play a big role in achieving these goals. Romania aims to develop its first offshore wind farm by … Continue reading Romania towards energy independence and resilience
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Nordex receives an order for 148 MW of wind power for N149/5.X wind turbines in the US
Nordex has received an order for N149/5.X wind turbines from the United States and will supply 25 of its Delta 4000 series models. The turbines will be installed with an 89m seismic tower at an undisclosed wind farm in California. Deliveries are planned for summer 2025 and commissioning at the end of the year. The … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 148 MW of wind power for N149/5.X wind turbines in the US
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EDP reinforces investment in Australia through 1.3 GW wind offshore capacity awarded to Ocean Winds
The Australian Government awarded Ocean Winds, EDP Renewables and Engie’s joint venture dedicated to offshore wind energy, a license to potentially develop up to 1.3 GW off the coast of Gippsland. This investment in the southeastern coast of Australia reinforces EDP’s commitment to the country. Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy … Continue reading EDP reinforces investment in Australia through 1.3 GW wind offshore capacity awarded to Ocean Winds
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American Clean Power Association Partners with Crux to Support Future Tax Credit Transfers
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced a new partnership with sustainable finance technology company Crux to make clean energy tax credit transfers more accessible to the clean energy industry. Starting today, ACP’s 800+ member companies will be able to access discounted transaction fees on Crux’s platform. Crux is changing the way clean energy … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Partners with Crux to Support Future Tax Credit Transfers
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Popular NREL Cell Efficiency Chart Now Better Presents Tandem Photovoltaics
The Best Research-Cell Efficiency Chart is one of the most-visited pages on the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s (NREL’s) website. It makes frequent appearances in presentations at photovoltaic (PV) research conferences, tracking the rise and maturation of new PV technologies. Just like the technologies it tracks, the chart continues to evolve. Recently, NREL developed an interactive version of … Continue reading Popular NREL Cell Efficiency Chart Now Better Presents Tandem Photovoltaics
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Rio Tinto connects a photovoltaic plant to its Fort-Dauphin mine in Madagascar
In the southeast of Madagascar, a new solar photovoltaic power plant will supply electricity to the Fort-Dauphin mine, operated by the Anglo-Australian group Rio Tinto. The plant, financed and built by CrossBoundary Energy, has a capacity of 8 MWp. QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) is starting its energy transition with solar energy. The mining company owned … Continue reading Rio Tinto connects a photovoltaic plant to its Fort-Dauphin mine in Madagascar
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Endesa installs a new photovoltaic plant for Resilux
The new self-consumption installation will save Resilux’s energy needs by 22% and will reduce its carbon footprint by 1,295.4 tons of CO2 per year, the equivalent of the absorption capacity of 7,760 trees/year. The initial investment will be carried out by Congenio, the vehicle company of Endesa on your energy consumption bill. The Resilux complex … Continue reading Endesa installs a new photovoltaic plant for Resilux
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