Enercon announced today a contract for the delivery of 21 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 110.5 MW for wind power projects developed by Turkish renewables company Polat Enerji. The wind turbines will be used for the expansion of the Yalova/Goktepe 4, Kirsehir/Geycek 3 and Izmir/Ege 3 projects. The order is for 19 of … Continue reading Polat Enerji orders 110.5 MW of Enercon wind turbines in Türkiye
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EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
EDP Renováveis exceeded 100 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity in hybrid wind and solar photovoltaic energy projects in the Spanish market, having other similar projects in other geographies, including Portugal.EDP ??Renováveis ??has put into operation its third hybrid project in Spain, combining wind and solar photovoltaic energy, the Cruz de Hierro project, in Ávila, with … Continue reading EDP puts its third hybrid wind and photovoltaic energy project into operation in Spain
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RWE and Borussia Dortmund to install largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany
RWE and Borussia Dortmund have agreed a six-year partnership. As a “Premium and Sustainability Partner” of the renowned Bundesliga club, RWE is to develop and implement a sustainable energy optimisation concept at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Borussia Dortmund’s stadium. One of the main elements of this scheme will be the renewal and expansion of the photovoltaic … Continue reading RWE and Borussia Dortmund to install largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany
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A look at emerging offshore wind power markets
Since the first offshore wind farm in history was installed in Denmark in 1991, and excluding China, offshore wind has historically been concentrated in Europe, specifically in certain markets in Northern Europe. When we think of offshore wind in Europe, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, and, slightly behind, France likely come to mind. … Continue reading A look at emerging offshore wind power markets
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Chile already has an installed photovoltaic capacity of 10,680 MW
These are data from the Chilean Association of Renewable Energies and Storage (Acera) in its latest statistical report on the renewable electricity generation sector. Solar leads generation technologies.The statistical report on the renewable electricity generation sector carried out by Acera for the month of July of this year shows the clear consolidation of the installed … Continue reading Chile already has an installed photovoltaic capacity of 10,680 MW
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Inauguration of China’s First 400 MW Offshore Photovoltaic Park
Grand Sunergy is deploying its expertise with the launch of the Yantai Zhaoyuan offshore project, the first 400MW solar farm in China, demonstrating the technological viability of photovoltaic installations in marine environments. Grand Sunergy reaches a decisive milestone in China with the commissioning of the Yantai Zhaoyuan project, the country’s first large-scale offshore photovoltaic park.Located … Continue reading Inauguration of China’s First 400 MW Offshore Photovoltaic Park
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MIT engineers’ new theory could improve the design and operation of wind power plants
The first comprehensive model of rotor aerodynamics could improve the way wind turbine blades and wind farms are designed and how wind turbines are controlled. The blades of propellers and wind turbines are designed based on aerodynamics principles that were first described mathematically more than a century ago. But engineers have long realized that these … Continue reading MIT engineers’ new theory could improve the design and operation of wind power plants
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Nordex Group’s GHG emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the Nordex Group’s near- and long-term GHG emission reduction targets. This approval follows an in-depth review of the targets and confirms that they meet the SBTi criteria for achieving the 1.5 °C target of the Paris Climate Agreement. Since the beginning of 2022, the Nordex Group has been … Continue reading Nordex Group’s GHG emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
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Australia greenlights world’s ‘largest’ photovoltaic hub
Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project billed as the “largest solar precinct in the world”. Authorities announced environmental approvals for SunCable’s US$24 billion project in Australia’s remote north that is slated to power three million homes. The project, which will include … Continue reading Australia greenlights world’s ‘largest’ photovoltaic hub
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Chad introduces advanced photovoltaic (PV) system with Aptech Africa
Chad has taken a significant step towards a sustainable energy future with the inauguration of a new photovoltaic system installed by Aptech Africa. The ceremony, attended by the Minister of Water and Energy, Passalé Kanabé Marcelin, government officials, representatives of Aptech Africa and members of the local community, underlines the country’s commitment to expanding access … Continue reading Chad introduces advanced photovoltaic (PV) system with Aptech Africa
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World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
OceanX, the world’s largest single capacity floating wind power platform, embarked on its journey from Guangzhou to the Yangjiang Mingyang Qingzhou IV offshore wind farm in Guangdong, China. After a 191-nautical-mile, over 50-hour tow, the platform’s arrival marks the commencement of a new era in green energy, poised to set the standard for offshore wind … Continue reading World’s largest floating wind turbine sets sail
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Rostock: Regional development with wind energy
Wind energy brings jobs and value creation to deprived rural and coastal communities. Eastern Germany is a classic example of a region that has benefited. WindEurope saw this first hand on a recent visit to Rostock. And there are many more potential benefits for Eastern Germany. Worth bearing in mind as the region approaches big … Continue reading Rostock: Regional development with wind energy
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Nordex receives orders from Akfen Renewable Energy for 102 MW of wind power and 19 wind turbines in Türkiye
Nordex has received five orders from Akfen Renewable Energy Inc. for a total of 102 MW in Türkiye. Starting in autumn 2025, the Nordex Group will supply and install 19 wind turbines from its Delta4000 series for the expansion of five existing wind farms. Orders from one of Türkiye’s leading renewable energy production companies also … Continue reading Nordex receives orders from Akfen Renewable Energy for 102 MW of wind power and 19 wind turbines in Türkiye
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Iberdrola confirms access to the electrical grid of Ekienea, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country
The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, met today in Bilbao with the company’s management team and the Executive Committee in their traditional first meeting after the summer, coinciding with the celebration of the Aste Nagusia. During this event, it was announced that the Ekienea project, the largest solar farm in the Basque Country with a … Continue reading Iberdrola confirms access to the electrical grid of Ekienea, the largest photovoltaic plant in the Basque Country
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Photovoltaics (PV) leads the growth of energy production in OECD countries
Photovoltaic generation increased by 19.7%, according to the IEA monthly report. In OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) member countries, total net electricity production was 854.4 TWh in May 2024, an increase of 3.7% compared to the same month of the year past. This is stated in the Monthly Electricity Statistics of the IEA … Continue reading Photovoltaics (PV) leads the growth of energy production in OECD countries
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of August
Lower prices in the iberian electricity market, while prices rise in the rest of the european markets. In the third week of August, wind production together with the decrease in demand and average temperatures contributed to the drop in prices in the Iberian market of Spain and Portugal. In the rest of Europe’s major electricity … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of August
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1.1 GW of photovoltaics with hybridization of wind energy are authorized in Spain
The Official State Gazette of the last week includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including 184 MW from TotalEnergies.Resolution of the General Directorate of Energy Policy and Mines, by which Progressum Energy is granted prior administrative authorization for the modifications and construction for the Serna I Solar photovoltaic plant with 107.79 MW of … Continue reading 1.1 GW of photovoltaics with hybridization of wind energy are authorized in Spain
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Maldives tenders 10 MW of floating photovoltaics (PV) in Addu city
The Government of the Republic of Maldives, with funding from the World Bank, has issued an invitation to tender for the installation of 10 MWp grid-connected floating solar photovoltaic systems in Addu city. This project is part of the Accelerating Renewable Energy Integration and Sustainable Energy (ARISE) initiative, which aims to improve the country’s renewable … Continue reading Maldives tenders 10 MW of floating photovoltaics (PV) in Addu city
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Andhra Pradesh wins Indian Wind Power Association’s Green Energy Champion Award for 2023-24
A.P. Solar Power Corporation MD and CEO M. Kamalakar Babu received the award from Lalith Bohra, Joint Secretary of the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.“Andhra Pradesh has been awarded the Green Energy Champion Award for 2023-24 at a meeting hosted by the Indian Wind Power Association in Coimbatore on Saturday (August 18, 2024),” … Continue reading Andhra Pradesh wins Indian Wind Power Association’s Green Energy Champion Award for 2023-24
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ACWA Power commissions 700 MW photovoltaic plant in Saudi Arabia
The plant has begun power generation after receiving a commercial operations certificate from its off-taker, the company stated on Tadawul.In 2022, ACWA Power signed a power purchase agreement to develop the project in Al Qassim province.ACWA Power, which holds a 40.1 percent stake in AlRass Renewable Energy Co., noted that the plant’s financial impact will … Continue reading ACWA Power commissions 700 MW photovoltaic plant in Saudi Arabia
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