Nordex is expanding its wind turbine portfolio in the 5 MW segment and launching a turbine variant of the proven Delta4000 platform, which is especially tailored to the needs of the US market. The N169/5.X has a rotor diameter of 169 meters and a nominal power of up to 5.5 megawatts. As is common with … Continue reading Nordex will offer the N169/5.X wind turbine for the US wind power market
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Vestas installs the prototype of the V172-7.2MW™, its most powerful onshore wind turbine
OEMs continue working on the next generation of their onshore products, now in the 7.X MW range. Vestas has announced on LinkedIn that it has completed the installation of the prototype of its V172-7.2MW™, the largest and most powerful in its onshore portfolio and based on the EnVentus platform. As usual, the prototype has been … Continue reading Vestas installs the prototype of the V172-7.2MW™, its most powerful onshore wind turbine
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Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia
Sunny Southeast Asia has made significant strides in solar energy, with solar farm capacity exceeding 20GW across ASEAN countries. Despite this rapid growth and ambitious renewable goals, nations in the region face diverse challenges. These range from supply chain disruptions and political dynamics to issues like anti-dumping tariffs and internal instability. Dialogue Earth explores the … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar capacity in Southeast Asia
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Acciona Energía signs PPA with Iberostar Group for the supply of renewable electricity in Spain
ACCIONA Energía announced today a new power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 80GWh/year of 100% renewable electricity to Iberostar Group for 11 years. The supply will cover all the electricity requirements of Iberostar offices and hotels, and those of its World2meet travel division, throughout Spain. The electricity will come from ACCIONA Energía’s renewable energy facilities … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs PPA with Iberostar Group for the supply of renewable electricity in Spain
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The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
Obtaining access to the electrical grid is currently one of the main bottlenecks hindering the deployment of more renewable megawatts in Europe. And when I say grid access, I mean that the Transmission System Operator (TSO) of the corresponding country tells you how many megawatts and at which point of the grid you can connect … Continue reading The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
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Top photovoltaic module suppliers by shipment volume in Q1, 2024
JinkoSolar, JA Solar, Trina Solar, and LONGi shipped about 63 GW of PV modules in the first quarter of 2024, accounting for over 55% of total shipments, underscoring intensified concentration. The top 10 brands collectively delivered around 98 GW, capturing nearly 86% of shipments, surpassing industry expectations. The market dominance of the top 4 brands, … Continue reading Top photovoltaic module suppliers by shipment volume in Q1, 2024
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China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry sees massive expansion amid challenges
In the first half of 2024, China’s solar industry has shown resilience amid challenging market conditions, with over 800 billion RMB in new contracts and a flurry of project activities. Solarbe’s latest data reveals a robust performance across the photovoltaic supply chain, encompassing 259 manufacturing initiatives. These include 127 newly signed projects, 77 projects breaking … Continue reading China’s solar photovoltaic (PV) industry sees massive expansion amid challenges
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4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
The largest photovoltaic energy transmission project in the world has just received approval from Australian environmental authorities. Known as “Australia-Asia Power Link”, this revolutionary initiative aims to send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore through a 4,300 kilometer long submarine cable. Led by SunCable, the project promises to transform the way renewable energy is transmitted … Continue reading 4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
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Concentrated Solar Power plant generates electricity by chasing sunlight 24 hours a day
In Guazhou County of northwest China’s Gansu Province, a Concentrating Solar Power with energy storage power station can generate power for 24 hours non-stop. Its main project has begun commissioning and will be put into operation by the end of this year, according to the China Three Gorges Corporation. The solar thermal energy storage power … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power plant generates electricity by chasing sunlight 24 hours a day
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Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
Brazil has a technical potential of more than 1,200 GW in offshore wind energy, according to a World Bank study. The research, carried out by DNV, suggests that the country could install up to 96 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2050, provided appropriate strategies are implemented and key infrastructure is improved. The report “Scenarios … Continue reading Brazil can install up to 96 GW of offshore wind energy by 2050
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Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
Green energy discharges reach historic highs and are now equivalent to all Spanish photovoltaic production in three months European electricity networks cannot cope. The huge amount of new renewable power to meet ambitious decarbonization goals is putting stale electricity transmission systems in a difficult position. Transportation, through electrical networks that are clearly insufficient, needs modernization … Continue reading Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
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Mozambique launches tender for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects
Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) has announced the launch of a new tender for decentralized solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS) projects. Funded by a grant from the German Government through the KfW Development Bank, the initiative is part of the GET FiT Mozambique program aimed at improving the … Continue reading Mozambique launches tender for solar photovoltaic and battery storage projects
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Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power
Repsol and EDF Renovables have reached an exclusivity agreement to join forces for future offshore wind tenders in Spain and Portugal, given that the Iberian Peninsula offers significant growth opportunities. Renewable generation projects are one of the strategic pillars of Repsol’s energy transition process. To develop its portfolio of renewable projects, the company has set … Continue reading Repsol and EDF Renewables sign an agreement for Spain and Portugal for offshore wind power
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Floating offshore wind energy outlook
Offshore wind, with its high capacity factors and growing competitiveness, continues to gain increasing attention within the context of the global transition to renewable energy. In particular, floating offshore wind is gaining particular interest among stakeholders, owing both to the significant wind energy potential available in open water areas, and the broader social acceptance of … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy outlook
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Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, indicated today that there is a portfolio of 35 renewable energy projects that can be developed in Peru. “We have almost 35 renewable energy projects, but that also has to require a series of permits,” he said on TV Perú. Rómulo Mucho indicated that, for this year, … Continue reading Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
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Iberdrola installs two new photovoltaic plants in Portugal
The Montechoro I and II PV plants, located in the Algarve region of southern Portugal, have been completed and now contribute to the country’s renewable energy production capacity. With a total installed capacity of 37 megawatts (MW) and a total annual production capacity of 56.84 GWh, the projects were awarded to Iberdrola in an auction … Continue reading Iberdrola installs two new photovoltaic plants in Portugal
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EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
‘The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe’ – WindEurope welcomes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to home-grown renewables as part of the agenda for her second mandate. It’s great she’s announced a new EU Clean Competitiveness Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do … Continue reading EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
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DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico
Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced its intent to issue a $325 million funding opportunity for the new Programa de Comunidades Resilientes, funded by DOE’s Puerto Rico Energy Resilience Fund (PR-ERF). This new program aims to improve community-level energy resilience for vulnerable populations across Puerto Rico, funding solar and battery storage installations for … Continue reading DOE Announces Intent to Fund Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage for Community Healthcare Facilities and Multi-Family Housing Serving Low-and-Moderate-Income Communities in Puerto Rico
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Vestas wins order for 117 MW of wind power in the US
Vestas has received a 117 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 26 V150-4.5 MW™ wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 117 MW of wind power in the US
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Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
One of the deals aims to build a 20 GW ingot and wafer solar photovoltaic manufacturing plant in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) has signed two solar PV manufacturing agreements with Chinese manufacturers JinkoSolar and TCL Zhonghuan Renewable Energy. Both deals, done through joint ventures (JVs), will bring 30 GW of solar … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs deals for 30 GW domestic solar photovoltaic manufacturing
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