BYD surpasses Tesla to become the world’s largest electric car manufacturer in the global automobile industry.BYD, Chinese electric car manufacturer, surpasses Tesla to become the world’s largest automaker in the production of electric vehicles. Founded in 1995, China’s BYD began as a battery company and over the years has expanded its operations to include the … Continue reading BYD becomes the largest manufacturer of electric vehicles
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World’s first dual-tower Concentrated Solar Power plant boosts efficiency by 24%
Two 650-foot-tall (200-m) towers have risen in China’s Gansu Province. Combined with an array of 30,000 mirrors arranged in concentric circles, the new facility is expected to generate over 1.8 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity every year.While photovoltaic panels that directly convert sunlight to electricity are what most people think of when they hear the term … Continue reading World’s first dual-tower Concentrated Solar Power plant boosts efficiency by 24%
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ACP Backs Federal Grant to Boost Offshore Wind Investment in Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) supports a first-of-its-kind proposal by Maine and Massachusetts for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. The states’ joint application seeks nearly $200 million to bolster critical port infrastructure essential for unlocking the potential of offshore wind in northern New England and is the only CPRG proposal focused on … Continue reading ACP Backs Federal Grant to Boost Offshore Wind Investment in Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
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RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
RWE has been granted a feasibility licence from the Australian Government for the development of an offshore wind farm close to the Kent Group islands in the Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in the state of Victoria. This area is Australia’s first designated offshore wind zone. This licence approval grants RWE, a key global … Continue reading RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
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Germany installed 7.55 GW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first half and reaches 90.2 GW
Germany installed more than 1.13 GW of new photovoltaic systems in June alone. Its accumulated installed photovoltaic capacity reached 90.2 GW at the end of the first half of this year.The German Federal Network Agency (Bundesnetzagentur) reported that 1,136.9 MW of new photovoltaic systems were registered in June. The nation added 946 MW in May … Continue reading Germany installed 7.55 GW of photovoltaic solar energy in the first half and reaches 90.2 GW
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Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
Africa receives more bright sunlight than any other continent, highlighting its massive potential for solar energy solutions to bridge energy gaps. Countries already harness this abundant resource to drive sustainable development, reduce fossil fuel reliance, and boost economic growth. Here are the top ten largest operational solar energy projects across the continent. With the shift … Continue reading Africa’s Biggest Solar Energy Projects
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Ireland exceeds 1.2 GW of installed photovoltaic power
Ireland has surpassed 1.2 GW of cumulative installed solar PV capacity, with the residential segment of the market accounting for 20% of the total additional capacity installed over the past six months. The country now has more than 100,000 rooftop solar projects, adding more than 400MW of clean energy to the national grid, according to … Continue reading Ireland exceeds 1.2 GW of installed photovoltaic power
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United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
The UK Government has approved the development of a significant solar farm project that is a major coup for the country’s green energy goals. Approved by the new Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Ed Miliband, the Mallard Pass Solar Project represents a major boost to the UK’s solar energy portfolio. The … Continue reading United Kingdom will promote photovoltaic energy
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Somalia promotes photovoltaic energy for Banadir schools
The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is taking significant steps in promoting renewable energy within the education sector. The Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) has started the implementation of standalone solar photovoltaic systems in educational facilities in Banadir. This initiative, part of the Somalia Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP) funded by the International … Continue reading Somalia promotes photovoltaic energy for Banadir schools
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Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
Envision Energy has unveiled a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing and assembling the wind turbines and components, including blades, nacelles and hubs in the Middle East. Envision Energy said its joint venture partners include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries to accelerate the wind power growth throughout the Middle East. Financial details … Continue reading Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
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Nordex installs the world’s first N175/6.X wind turbine in Germany
On July 12, the Nordex Group installed the world’s first N175/6.X turbine at the Bürgerwindpark Janneby (community wind farm) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. On July 12, the Nordex Group installed the world’s first N175/6.X turbine at the Bürgerwindpark Janneby (community wind farm) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a rotor swept area of ??24,053 square meters and a … Continue reading Nordex installs the world’s first N175/6.X wind turbine in Germany
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Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, announced that it has begun to produce power from the True North solar project in Falls County, Texas, near Waco. With 20 MW commissioned thus far, this marks another major milestone for what will become the largest solar power project … Continue reading Iberdrola already produces photovoltaic energy in True North, in Texas
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
In the second week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. These increases were favored by the drop in wind energy production and the increase in temperatures, which caused demand to rise in most markets. Almost all markets registered negative prices in some hours. Solar energy production … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
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Stellar year for the photovoltaic market
The Spring 2024 Solar Photovoltaic Quarterly Industry Update highlights significant progress in 2023. The year 2023, according to National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) analyst David Feldman, was a year of historic proportions in the solar power industry. Four times a year, Feldman and a team of analysts and data experts from NREL and the U.S. … Continue reading Stellar year for the photovoltaic market
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Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, and another 150 MW plant from M Renewables.The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, … Continue reading Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
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YPF Luz announces the construction of a new photovoltaic plant in Mendoza, Argentina, with 200 MW
YPF Luz announces the construction of a new photovoltaic project aimed at continuing to provide renewable and competitive energy to the country’s industries and companies, through the Renewable Energy Term Market (MATER). This is the “El Quemado 1” Photovoltaic Solar Park, which will be located in the department of Las Heras, province of Mendoza, 53 … Continue reading YPF Luz announces the construction of a new photovoltaic plant in Mendoza, Argentina, with 200 MW
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Nordex announces strong order intake of 3.4 GW of wind power in the first half of 2024
Order intake for wind turbines in the first half of 2024 increased by 27% year-on-year to 3,357 MW.Stable prices continued with an ASP of 0.89 million euros per MW in the first half of 2024. In the first half of 2024, the Nordex Group secured 3,357 MW of orders in the Projects segment (excluding the … Continue reading Nordex announces strong order intake of 3.4 GW of wind power in the first half of 2024
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WindTwin, Iberdrola project pioneering a new era of optimization of offshore wind energy
Revolutionising Wind Power Forecasting and Management through Cutting-Edge Digital Twin Technology. The offshore wind energy sector is poised for a significant transformation with the launch of WinDTwin, a groundbreaking European-funded project aimed at revolutionising wind power production forecasting and management. With a grant of €6 million, this three-year initiative unites a diverse consortium of 13 … Continue reading WindTwin, Iberdrola project pioneering a new era of optimization of offshore wind energy
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34.1% of all photovoltaic solar energy produced in Argentina during 2023 was generated by the San Juan
The province not only has the best place in the world to generate solar energy, Tocota, the church town where several solar parks are concentrated in 12 thousand hectares, but it produces in many other key points taking advantage of its natural conditions. In total there are 21 plants in operation, making it the leading … Continue reading 34.1% of all photovoltaic solar energy produced in Argentina during 2023 was generated by the San Juan
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Mingyang completes the installation of OceanX, its double-rotor floating platform
We return with Mingyang to announce that it has completed the assembly of its double-rotor platform OceanX, equipped with two MySE 8.3-180 wind turbines. Several videos are circulating online about the assembly process that are truly worth watching. The spectacular floating double-rotor platform by Mingyang In the quest to make floating wind power a reliable, … Continue reading Mingyang completes the installation of OceanX, its double-rotor floating platform
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