Jumbo Offshore has completed the removal of two monopiles at the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan. Jumbo Offshore’s crew carried out the work reliably, while deploying their European DP2 Fairplayer heavy lift crane vessel to support operations on site. Jumbo Offshore won the contract from Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. (YWPC) earlier this … Continue reading Jumbo Offshore concludes monopile removal work for wind power in Taiwan
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Cuba receives three photovoltaic plants donated by China
This Friday, June 7, in “La Criolla”, Santo Domingo, in the province of Villa Clara, the official ceremony of handing over three photovoltaic parks to Cuba took place, journalist Bernardo Espinosa reported on his Facebook profile. These facilities, donated by the Chinese Agency for International Cooperation and Development, represent a significant investment in the municipality … Continue reading Cuba receives three photovoltaic plants donated by China
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First photovoltaic solar power plant in Ivory Coast
Ivory Coast inaugurates its first photovoltaic solar energy plant in Boundiali, which symbolizes an important step in the diversification of its energy mix.Ivory Coast has taken a crucial step in its energy transition with the opening of its first photovoltaic solar power plant in Boundiali. This project, emblematic of the future of renewable energies in … Continue reading First photovoltaic solar power plant in Ivory Coast
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Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
With little land available for renewable energy production, Japan begins installing floating solar panels in the sea in an experimental project.In Japan, a pilot project to obtain marine solar energy begins to operate from floating platforms with photovoltaic (PV) panels in Tokyo Bay. In a country known for its scarcity of land, thinking about solar … Continue reading Japan tests floating platforms that generate solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the sea
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Bangladesh-China joint venture to build 160 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Cox’s Bazar
Bay of Bengal Power Company, a joint venture between Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and China Huadian Hong Kong Company Limited, will set up a 160 MW solar PV power plant in Moheshkhali, Cox’s Bazar.The photovoltaic plant will occupy an area of ??150 hectares of land on the northern side of the Energy Island Park, … Continue reading Bangladesh-China joint venture to build 160 MW photovoltaic (PV) plant in Cox’s Bazar
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China installs the world’s first 18 MW wind turbine
For the first time in the world, China has completed the installation of an 18 MW wind turbine. The feat was achieved by Dongfang Electric Corporation, a state-owned wind turbine manufacturer, on June 5 with a single turbine installed at a coastal test base in southern China’s Guangdong province. As countries look to phase out … Continue reading China installs the world’s first 18 MW wind turbine
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Presented the first map of offshore wind energy in Uruguay
Uruguay has made great progress in diversifying the energy matrix in recent years and wind energy has been gaining ground. Now it is proposed to move forward with a wind farm in the sea.Ancap and the University of Engineering and Technology (UTEC) developed the first map to install offshore wind energy turbines in Uruguay. One … Continue reading Presented the first map of offshore wind energy in Uruguay
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RWE inaugurates its biggest onshore wind farm in France
The Nouvions onshore wind farm deploys 11 wind turbines with a total capacity of 44 MW, making it RWE’s most powerful wind farm in France. The Nordex N149 wind turbines will be the first of their kind to be installed in France.The wind farm will supply around 19,000 households with green electricity. RWE is celebrating … Continue reading RWE inaugurates its biggest onshore wind farm in France
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Standard Energy prepares to launch 3GW Thai production line for photovoltaic cells
The photovoltaic (PV) cell production line of a new 3 GW smart factory in Thailand will begin operation in July. The company has been building the €92.3 million facility at LK Rayong Industrial City Hub since last year with the intention of adding production capacity for 3 GW of silicon wafers and 3 GW of … Continue reading Standard Energy prepares to launch 3GW Thai production line for photovoltaic cells
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Iberdrola collaborates with WindLoop on a wind turbine blade recycling project in the US.
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it recently donated 300 pounds of decommissioned wind turbine blades to WindLoop, a startup comprising of students at Yale University, to test an innovative process for blade recycling. Consistent with Avangrid’s commitment to sustainability, WindLoop’s mission is … Continue reading Iberdrola collaborates with WindLoop on a wind turbine blade recycling project in the US.
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Investment in clean energy this year is set to be twice the amount going to fossil fuels
Global spending on clean energy technologies and infrastructure on track to hit $2 trillion in 2024 even as higher financing costs hinder new projects, notably in emerging and developing economies Despite pressures on financing, global investment in clean energy is set to reach almost double the amount going to fossil fuels in 2024, helped by … Continue reading Investment in clean energy this year is set to be twice the amount going to fossil fuels
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The US photovoltaic industry is off to a strong start in the first quarter
The US solar industry had a record-setting first quarter this year. Installations were at 11.8 gigawatts-direct current (GWdc) of capacity in the first quarter of 2024, a 79% increase from Q1 2023 and a 40% decrease from Q4 2023. Q1 2024 was the second-best quarter ever for the industry, other than the last quarter of … Continue reading The US photovoltaic industry is off to a strong start in the first quarter
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American photovoltaic panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone
Florida and Texas charge ahead on photovoltaic solar installs while California stumbles due to policy changes. A record-setting 11 gigawatts (GW) of new solar module manufacturing capacity came online in the United States during Q1 2024, the largest quarter of solar manufacturing growth in American history. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q2 2024 … Continue reading American photovoltaic panel manufacturing capacity increases 71% in Q1 2024 as industry reaches 200-gigawatt milestone
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AMEA Power reaches financial close on 120 MW Doornhoek photovoltaic project in South Africa
The project was first awarded to a consortium consisting of AMEA Power and local partners through bidding period 6. The project received debt financing of $100 million (approximately ZAR1.8 billion) from Standard Bank South Africa, while the Industrial Development Corporation provided equity financing of $8 million (approximately ZAR150 million) to the partners. locals, Ziyanda Energy … Continue reading AMEA Power reaches financial close on 120 MW Doornhoek photovoltaic project in South Africa
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Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
Rafael Benjumea, from FLS Solar, has been re-elected as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) during the General Assembly held by the Association this Wednesday in Madrid, a position he has held since 2020. During these four years of mandate, the sector has experienced key regulatory changes and experienced moments of record growth due … Continue reading Rafael Benjumea revalidates his position as president of the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF)
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Vestas wins order for 68 MW of wind energy in Austria
Vestas has received an order for 68 MW from ImWind Erneuerbare Energie GmbH for a wind energy project in Loidesthal, Austria. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of ten V162-6.2 MW wind turbines and one V150-6.0 MW wind turbine. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 25-year Active Output Management 4000 … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 68 MW of wind energy in Austria
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Atlántico seeks to be the center of Colombia’s energy transition due to its great photovoltaic and wind energy potential
The great potential that the Atlantic has for the development of solar and wind projects on marine and terrestrial lands can position the department as the “center of the country’s energy transition,” according to Governor Eduardo Verano. Proof of this is that the department is the epicenter of 10 solar projects, which total approximately 1,000 … Continue reading Atlántico seeks to be the center of Colombia’s energy transition due to its great photovoltaic and wind energy potential
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ACP Statement on Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s Vote to Advance FERC Commissioner Nominations
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACPVice President of Markets & Transmission Carrie Zalewskiafter the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee voted to advance to the full Senate the nominations of David Rosner, Judy Chang and Lindsay See to serve as Commissioners for the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Rosner and Chang are Democrats; See … Continue reading ACP Statement on Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee’s Vote to Advance FERC Commissioner Nominations
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Solatio announces the construction of a 4 gigawatt photovoltaic plant in Brazil
Solatio announced this Tuesday the construction of a photovoltaic solar energy plant with 4 gigawatts (GW) of installed power, which will be the largest of its type in Brazil. The plant, which will be located in the state of Piauí, in northeastern Brazil, will require an investment of close to 10.3 billion reais (about 1.79 … Continue reading Solatio announces the construction of a 4 gigawatt photovoltaic plant in Brazil
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China has put online a 5,000 MW solar power plant, currently the largest photovoltaic facility
The solar park spans 200,000 hectares in the desert area of China’s northwestern province of Xinjiang, not far from the region’s capital, Urumqi, global news agencies reported. The plant’s expected annual output is over 6,000 GWh, enough to supply entire countries such as Luxembourg or Papua New Guinea. The power plant was built by Power … Continue reading China has put online a 5,000 MW solar power plant, currently the largest photovoltaic facility
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