Day 2 of the 2024 Solar and Energy Storage Summit and the conversation was still in full swing. David Banmiller was there once again to capture all the debate and discussion on the future of the solar energy sector. Electrification is at the heart of the energy transition. There’s been a sharp rise in grid … Continue reading Demand for photovoltaic solar power and energy storage is only going to increase. What’s the plan for meeting it?
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Hornillos de Cerrato (Spain) receives the EOLO 2024 award for the rural integration of wind energy
The award recognizes that wind energy has been implemented with harmony and is compatible with the rest of the economic activities. The municipality of Hornillos de Cerrato in Palencia (Spain) has been awarded the EOLO Prize by the Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) for being a “model municipality” where the development and integration of wind … Continue reading Hornillos de Cerrato (Spain) receives the EOLO 2024 award for the rural integration of wind energy
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Photovoltaic solar energy produced will increase by 50% in 2024 in Romania
The production of thermal plants decreased by -4.6%, that of hydroelectric plants decreased by -13.8% and even that of nuclear plants also decreased by -0.5%. Primary energy resources decreased by 3.3% in the first four months and electrical resources decreased by 1.2%, compared to the same period in 2023. According to data from the INS, … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar energy produced will increase by 50% in 2024 in Romania
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Vestas secures 660 MW order for Nordseecluster A offshore wind power project in Germany
Vestas has received a firm order for RWE’s 660 MW Nordseecluster A offshore wind farm in Germany, ref. The Nordseecluster is being implemented in two phases: Nordseecluster A and B. For the first phase of the project, Vestas will supply 44 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of … Continue reading Vestas secures 660 MW order for Nordseecluster A offshore wind power project in Germany
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity expected to surpass 1,200 GW target next year in China
GlobalData’s latest report, “China Power Market Size, Trends, Regulations, Competitive Landscape and Forecast, 2024-2035” reveals that solar PV power is expected to maintain its status as the dominant source of renewable power until 2035. Financial incentives and policy support are among the primary drivers that facilitate the achievement of targets ahead of schedule. China to … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity expected to surpass 1,200 GW target next year in China
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Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for an offshore wind project with a capacity of more than 1 GW in northern Europe
Vestas has signed a conditional agreement for the supply of wind turbines for a two-phase offshore wind project in Northern Europe with a capacity above Vestas’ current disclosure threshold of 1 GW. When the agreement results in firm and unconditional orders, Vestas will disclose them in accordance with the company’s disclosure policy.
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Nordex exceeds 5 GW threshold for wind energy installations in the Nordic countries
With the installation of an N163/5.X turbine at the Kalistanneva wind farm in Finland, the Nordex Group has surpassed the threshold of 5 GW of installed capacity in the Nordic region. A total of 1,234 “Made by Nordex” wind turbines are currently in operation in Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway and produce clean electricity for … Continue reading Nordex exceeds 5 GW threshold for wind energy installations in the Nordic countries
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Ørsted completes construction of combined wind energy and photovoltaic project in Texas
Ørsted today announced the completion of Helena Energy Center, a 518 MW combined wind and solar project located in Bee County, South Texas. The wind and solar centre is now fully operational and will generate enough renewable energy to power over 110,000 Texan homes and businesses annually. The Helena Energy Center consists of the 268 … Continue reading Ørsted completes construction of combined wind energy and photovoltaic project in Texas
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EDP Renewables inaugurates its second wind energy project in Greece
“Erimia” Wind Farm has an installed capacity of 35MW and is expected to generate around 71 GWh per year and reduce 50 thousand tonnes of CO2 emissions annually; With this project EDP duplicates its installed renewable energy capacity in Greece EDP Renewables (EDPR), a global leader in the development of renewable energy worldwide, is expanding … Continue reading EDP Renewables inaugurates its second wind energy project in Greece
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2.5 GW Mareld Floating Offshore Wind farm in Sweden receives positive recommendation from County Board
The County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland has proposed that the Government approve Freja Offshore’s application to build the Mareld floating offshore wind farm, subject to certain adaptations. Freja Offshore welcomes the announcement, which is a crucial step in delivering the wind farm into commercial operation. Freja Offshore applied to build the 2.5 GW Mareld … Continue reading 2.5 GW Mareld Floating Offshore Wind farm in Sweden receives positive recommendation from County Board
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Sunview Group secures photovoltaic (PV) project in Uzbekistan
Sunview Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Fabulous Sunview Sdn Bhd has inked a development and cooperation agreement with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy to develop two large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) plants and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Uzbekistan. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, Sunview said its unit is responsible for the design, engineering, procurement, and … Continue reading Sunview Group secures photovoltaic (PV) project in Uzbekistan
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Vestas wins 90 MW wind power order in South Korea
Vestas has secured a 90 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in South Korea. The order consists of 21 V136-4.2 MW wind turbines in 4.3 MW. This project will be Vestas’ largest onshore wind project in the country to date. The order includes the supply and installation supervision of the wind turbines, as well … Continue reading Vestas wins 90 MW wind power order in South Korea
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The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
The folks at Aegir Insights always bring interesting maps and analytics about the offshore wind market. After the impressive results of the 250 MW French offshore wind auction, with a PPA of €86/MWh indexed, Aegir Insights wonders which will be the next markets and areas in southern Europe. The following map shows the areas of … Continue reading The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
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Cameroon, the Maroua and Guider photovoltaic plants will be expanded to 64 MWp
The Norwegian company Release by Scatec has reached an agreement with the authorities and the electricity company Eneo to expand its photovoltaic solar power plants in Maroua and Guider. Almost a year after commissioning its Maroua and Guider solar photovoltaic plants, Release by Scatec, a subsidiary of the Norwegian energy company Scatec, wants to increase … Continue reading Cameroon, the Maroua and Guider photovoltaic plants will be expanded to 64 MWp
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Lazard says fossil fuel costs double that of utility-scale photovoltaic solar power
The levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) for photovoltaic has fallen to between $29/MWh and $92/MWh, according to a new report from Lazard. Lazard has released a report analyzing LCOE, a critical measure of cost-efficiency of generation sources across technology types. The report found that onshore wind and utility-scale solar have the lowest LCOE by a … Continue reading Lazard says fossil fuel costs double that of utility-scale photovoltaic solar power
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Tests show that 30-year-old photovoltaic panels still operate at 79.5 percent of their original capacity
A rooftop solar system installed more than 30 years ago in France – reported to be the country’s oldest installed system – is still operating at just under 80 per cent of its original output, a new report has found. The 1kW system, first inaugurated June 1992 in Ain in eastern France, was tested by … Continue reading Tests show that 30-year-old photovoltaic panels still operate at 79.5 percent of their original capacity
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IRENA Supports Ukraine in Rebuilding Damaged Energy Infrastructure
Today, at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Berlin, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the Energy Community Secretariat (ECS) jointly put forward a Letter of Intent to closely work together in support of sustainable energy initiatives in Ukraine. Ukraine, an IRENA Member since 2018, appealed to the Agency and its Member Countries during the … Continue reading IRENA Supports Ukraine in Rebuilding Damaged Energy Infrastructure
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Ørsted invests in battery energy storage system co-located with Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has taken final investment decision on a battery energy storage system, which will provide stability to the UK energy supply and reduce price volatility. The Tesla battery energy storage system will be installed on the same site as the onshore converter station for Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Swardeston, near Norwich, Norfolk, … Continue reading Ørsted invests in battery energy storage system co-located with Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm
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Photovoltaics have multiplied by 17 in 7 years in India
India’s installed otovoltaic capacity has increased 17 times in the last seven years and the country’s otovoltaic power capacity is now about 45 gigawatts, a member of India’s delegation at the UN climate summit said on Sunday. . Although India represents 17% of the world’s population, its historical cumulative emissions are only 4%, J.R. said. … Continue reading Photovoltaics have multiplied by 17 in 7 years in India
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Canopy Offshore Wind Power Project off the Coast of Northern California
Survey work will inform safe, responsible project design. RWE has selected Argeo to lead survey work with sophisticated, proven technology including an autonomous underwater vehicle. Geo SubSea, Coastal 35, and Smultea Sciences to provide and train Protected Species Observers (PSOs) on Canopy survey vessels. RWE today announced the upcoming start of the site investigation survey … Continue reading Canopy Offshore Wind Power Project off the Coast of Northern California
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