The European wind association, WindEurope, has elected its new Board of Directors, with AEE being one of the three national associations designated to be part of it. This new mandate will last two years.AEE was eligible to occupy one of the three positions reserved for national associations. The other two countries chosen were Denmark and … Continue reading The Spanish Wind Energy Association elected to be part of the Board of Directors of WindEurope
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Negative bidding continues to burden offshore wind development
Germany and the Netherlands have recently issued the results of their latest offshore wind auction. They awarded a total capacity of 6.5 GW. That’s good for Europe’s energy transition. But the auction design in both countries included negative bidding. This puts unnecessary additional pressure on offshore wind developers – with adverse consequences for the wider … Continue reading Negative bidding continues to burden offshore wind development
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China’s photovoltaics contribute to global low-carbon development
China’s photovoltaic industry has made a great contribution to the world’s low-carbon development, and protectionism will only burden the costs of the green transition, Chinese photovoltaic companies said on Wednesday on the sidelines of the 15th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos. Tariffs and other trade barriers will not … Continue reading China’s photovoltaics contribute to global low-carbon development
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Vestas wins order for 155 MW of wind power in New Zealand
Vestas has received an order for 155 MW for the second stage of Mercury Energy’s Kaiwera Downs wind farm in New Zealand. The order includes the supply and installation of 36 Vestas V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW operational mode, as well as a 30-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service and maintenance … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 155 MW of wind power in New Zealand
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José Donoso is chosen as ‘Global Solar Leader’
The Energy Transition is a topic of vital importance today, where Solar Energy plays a fundamental role. In this context, the recent recognition granted to the Director General of the (UNEF), José Donoso, as ‘Global Solar Leader’ by the main international solar energy associations, is a significant milestone that deserves to be highlighted. This prestigious … Continue reading José Donoso is chosen as ‘Global Solar Leader’
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Vestas wins order for 50 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Spain
The renewable energy company Elawan Energy – Grupo Orix has placed an order for 50 MW for several wind projects in Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and three V162-6.2 MW wind turbines delivered in 6.4 MW power mode. The order also includes a 25-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 50 MW EnVentus wind turbines in Spain
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Colombia exceeds 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic solar energy in commercial operation
The milestone was achieved with the entry into commercial operation of the La Loma and Fundación photovoltaic projects, run by Enel. The country has the goal of incorporating 6 gigawatts of renewables by 2026.With the entry of these parks, of 150 and 90 megawatts of net effective capacity respectively, the system completed 1,193 megawatts (or … Continue reading Colombia exceeds 1 gigawatt of photovoltaic solar energy in commercial operation
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Are bats and wind turbines a viable cocktail at sea?
Understanding the big picture when it comes to the movement of bats over the sea is important background knowledge. It will help wind farm operators to mitigate the risk of collisions between wind turbine blades and bats while also ensuring the generation of offshore renewable energy. Did you know that bats fly long distances across … Continue reading Are bats and wind turbines a viable cocktail at sea?
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of June
In the third week of June, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week. The main causes of this rise were the increase in average temperatures, which favored the increase in demand in most markets, as well as the generalized decrease in wind energy production and the decrease in solar … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of June
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Enel Green Power puts into operation northern Italy’s largest photovoltaic plant in Trino, leading the energy transition
An innovative energy transition and redevelopment project has been successfully completed with the full support of the local authorities and community: Trino, in the province of Vercelli, in the Piedmont region, is now home to the largest operating solar farm in northern Italy. The project, implemented on the site by Enel Green Power, involved the … Continue reading Enel Green Power puts into operation northern Italy’s largest photovoltaic plant in Trino, leading the energy transition
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RWE receives approvals for wind farm off the German North Sea coast
German Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency issues planning approvals for the first phase of the 1.6-gigawatt Nordseecluster. Construction of Nordseecluster A with a capacity of 660 megawatts due to start in 2025 with full commissioning planned for early 2027. Nordseecluster B to add a further 900 megawatts of capacity from early 2029. Nordseecluster expected to … Continue reading RWE receives approvals for wind farm off the German North Sea coast
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Photovoltaics are booming in Ningxia
In the Tengger Desert of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, beneath the solar panels, you’ll find a unique sight: desert plants like sage and sandy rice thriving alongside crops like tomatoes and peppers. This innovative method not only generates energy on the panels but also includes planting between them and ecological restoration below. The large-scale … Continue reading Photovoltaics are booming in Ningxia
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Launch of the BATSO Project to Optimize Heavy Maintenance of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
Funded with €2.9 million by ADEME as part of France 2030 (a French State Investment Plan) and in response to the DEMO Tase call for projects, the BATSO project aims to define and validate tools and methods for the replacement of major components in offshore wind turbines. These methods are intended to be less costly … Continue reading Launch of the BATSO Project to Optimize Heavy Maintenance of Floating Offshore Wind Turbines
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Photovoltaic solar energy generation amounted to 50.6 TWh in 2023 in Brazil
Installed capacity of the photovoltaic source was 37,843 MW.Last year, solar generation in Brazil reached 50.6 TWh, combining GC (centralized generation) and DG (distributed generation), an increase of 68.1% compared to 2022. In 2023, it was also observed that the capacity installed The photovoltaic source reaches 37,843 MW, with a growth of 54.8%, in relation … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy generation amounted to 50.6 TWh in 2023 in Brazil
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Equinor announces hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind power project in Brazil
Equinor will build a 140 MWp photovoltaic complex in the same location where it already manages a group of wind farmsEquinor announced the construction of its first hybrid renewable energy project in Brazil, in Serra da Babilônia I, in the interior of Bahia. The project will involve the implementation of the Serra da Babilônia photovoltaic … Continue reading Equinor announces hybrid solar photovoltaic and wind power project in Brazil
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Ireland installed 505 MW of photovoltaics in 2023
Ireland’s solar PV capacity has almost doubled in the space of a year, largely driven by utility-scale projects of 5 MW or more. In 2023, the country had 349 MW of commercial-scale solar PV across seven projects, but this has since increased to 594 MW across 13 installations. A new report by the Irish Solar … Continue reading Ireland installed 505 MW of photovoltaics in 2023
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Photovoltaics (PV) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to grow 15 percent in 2024 with the addition of 17.1 gigawatts (GW)
MEA’s solar photovoltaic installations will grow by 15% in 2024, totaling 17.1 GW. South Africa leads solar growth in MEA; UAE and Saudi Arabia to enter solar GW club in 2023, new SolarPower report saysSolar photovoltaic (PV) installations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are expected to grow 15 percent in 2024 with … Continue reading Photovoltaics (PV) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) to grow 15 percent in 2024 with the addition of 17.1 gigawatts (GW)
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GE Vernova begins delivering wind turbines for wind farm in Montana
GE Vernova Inc. has announced that delivery is underway for 88 of its 2.8 MW-127 m workhorse wind turbines for Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Beaver Creek wind farm in Stillwater County, Montana. Turbine deliveries for the project, which was booked by GE Vernova in 4Q23, first began in May 2024. The Beaver Creek Wind Project … Continue reading GE Vernova begins delivering wind turbines for wind farm in Montana
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Global Wind Industry and Japanese Government Chart Course for Accelerated Offshore Wind Growth
As momentum builds in Japan’s offshore wind energy sector, government leaders, industry figures, and civil society groups came together for a roundtable on accelerating sector progress, jointly convened by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and Ocean Energy Pathway (OEP). This roundtable featured 65 participants from government, representing the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry … Continue reading Global Wind Industry and Japanese Government Chart Course for Accelerated Offshore Wind Growth
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Guinea-Bissau launches large-scale photovoltaic energy
The first photovoltaic solar power plants have been put into operation in UInea-Bissau. The World Bank has initiated development support plans whose objective is to decarbonize the country’s electricity production and promote electrification. The project involves the construction of several solar photovoltaic power plants near the capital Bissau, including a 30 MWp solar power plant. … Continue reading Guinea-Bissau launches large-scale photovoltaic energy
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