Vestas has announced five wind power orders in America and Europe, totaling 404MW. The largest is a 252 MW order, for 56 of its V163-4.5 MW wind turbines for an undisclosed US wind farm. Delivery is planned for the third quarter of 2026 and commissioning will take place in the first quarter of 2027. It … Continue reading Vestas announces orders for 400 MW wind turbines
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EU Wind Power Package is boosting the European wind supply chain
Last October the European Commission published its Wind Power Package which outlines 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s wind supply chain. The European Commission and the European Investment Bank (EIB) are delivering on this. Most actions fall to the individual EU Member States which have made some progress. As a result, Europe’s wind … Continue reading EU Wind Power Package is boosting the European wind supply chain
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In the second week of August, TTF gas futures prices continued their upward trend from the previous week, reaching levels above €40/MWh, which has not been seen since early December 2023. However, most of the main European electricity markets resisted the rise in gas prices and reached lower prices than the previous week, thanks to … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of AugustPhotovoltaic and wind energy
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Success in German offshore wind auction: RWE secures two sites with 4 gigawatts in the North Sea
Wind power N-9.1 and N-9.2 have a capacity of 2,000 megawatts each; RWE will pay a total bid price of €250 million. RWE will explore the possibility of developing the offshore wind turbines projects together with TotalEnergies. Investment decisions (FID) to be made by 2027 and 2028 respectively. Start of offshore construction in 2029 and … Continue reading Success in German offshore wind auction: RWE secures two sites with 4 gigawatts in the North Sea
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UNEF positively values social participation in photovoltaic projects in the Canary Islands, but considers that making it mandatory is an attack on business freedom
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, expresses its opposition to some of the changes in the reformulation of article 64 of Decree-Law 5/2024 modifying Law 6/2022 on Climate Change from the Canary Islands. This article regulates social participation for renewable projects, on a mandatory basis, for projects from … Continue reading UNEF positively values social participation in photovoltaic projects in the Canary Islands, but considers that making it mandatory is an attack on business freedom
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Satisfaction with photovoltaic: the number of approved projects allows progress in the line of achievement of the PNIEC
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has expressed its deep satisfaction with the announcement by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) on the authorization of 28 GW of new renewable installations, of which 90% correspond to photovoltaic projects. This milestone marks a significant step towards meeting the objectives of the National … Continue reading Satisfaction with photovoltaic: the number of approved projects allows progress in the line of achievement of the PNIEC
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The photovoltaic self-consumption sector improves in the second quarter of 2024 but still does not reach the figures of 2023
According to data recorded by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the majority association of solar energy in Spain that already has more than 800 companies, in the second quarter of 2024 there has been a rebound in the pace of self-consumption installation in Spain, installing 413 MW of new power, 41% more than in the … Continue reading The photovoltaic self-consumption sector improves in the second quarter of 2024 but still does not reach the figures of 2023
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The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, has today expressed its deep concern regarding the proposal of the Government of Asturias to establish minimum distance restrictions for the implementation of battery parks. According to UNEF, these restrictions, which establish distances of one kilometer from population centers and 500 meters … Continue reading The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
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Wind farm and seafood farming combined: First harvest at Kriegers Flak
With the increasing competition for space at sea, seaweed and mussel farming in the sea between the mighty offshore wind turbines will likely become reality in the future. A new study shows how it is possible to use offshore wind farms to produce food, while meeting the renewable energy needs of northern Europe. The WIN@sea research … Continue reading Wind farm and seafood farming combined: First harvest at Kriegers Flak
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Vestas: Narrowing of full-year outlook due to adjustments to planned costs in Service
Vestas narrows the financial outlook for 2024 on revenue to EUR 16.5bn-17.5bn (from EUR 16bn-18bn) and EBIT margin before special items to 4-5 percent (from 4-6 percent) based on adjustments to planned costs in the Service segment. Inflation indexation remains a key mechanism to protect profitability in the order backlog. However, adjustments to planned costs … Continue reading Vestas: Narrowing of full-year outlook due to adjustments to planned costs in Service
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Expansion of the “La Rumorosa” wind power plant in Mexico
The Baja California State Energy Commission (CEE) is working on a project to increase energy generation at the La Rumorosa 1 wind farm, with the installation of six or seven wind turbines with greater capacity than the five already installed, its director reported. General Joaquín Gutiérrez Ley. The project, which is expected to begin at … Continue reading Expansion of the “La Rumorosa” wind power plant in Mexico
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Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy installed capacity exceeded 16,000 megawatts (MW) as of last week, accounting for 14 percent of the country’s total installed power capacity, which climbed to 111,463 MW. The installed capacity in solar energy consists of power plants in 78 of the country’s 81 provinces, while there are solar power plants with a … Continue reading Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
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BOEM completes environmental review of US wind power plant in Maryland
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced July 29 that it has completed reviewing an environmental impact statement for US Wind’s proposed wind farm project off the coast of Maryland. US Wind is seeking approval for its proposed Maryland offshore wind project, which includes three planned phases. Two of those phases, MarWin and Momentum Wind, … Continue reading BOEM completes environmental review of US wind power plant in Maryland
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Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in H1 2024
JinkoSolar, Trina Solar, JA Solar and Longi Solar, have achieved a total shipment of over 140GW in the first half of 2024, 52% of the market share, while the total volume for top 10 is above 225GW, taking 82% of the market, which is lower than that of the first quarter, according to the latest … Continue reading Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in H1 2024
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More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels delivered to Ukrainian hospitals
More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels have already been delivered to hospitals throughout Ukraine. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Energy, Svitlana Hrynchuk. “On the other hand, thanks to the support of the energy sector, we are implementing a donation program for hospitals throughout Ukraine, we have already received more than 6,000 solar … Continue reading More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels delivered to Ukrainian hospitals
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Wind power company Vestas will invest in the production of more modern wind turbines in Brazil
Vestas announced an investment of 130 million reais (about 23.6 million dollars) in the expansion of its factory in the Brazilian state of Ceará (northeast) to produce a more modern and powerful wind turbine model. Vestas, a world leader in the manufacturing of wind turbines, announced that it will produce the V163 model in Brazil, … Continue reading Wind power company Vestas will invest in the production of more modern wind turbines in Brazil
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The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Fifteen years ago, when the massive investment in solar and wind energy generation projects began to replace those produced with fossil fuels, it was not anticipated that their production would be greater than the storage and transmission capacity that the country has. The consequence: today part of a valuable cargo coming from the north and … Continue reading The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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Peru inaugurates the 97 MWp Matarani photovoltaic plant
The Chilean company Grupo JR Ortiz has announced the connection of the 97 MWp plant that it has built in the Peruvian desert of Mollendo, in the department of Arequipa, presented as “the third largest renewable installation in the country.” This is the first photovoltaic plant in Peru built by the company that has its … Continue reading Peru inaugurates the 97 MWp Matarani photovoltaic plant
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Vestas wins order for 41 MW of wind energy in Spain
Vestas has received an order for 41 MW for the Barranco del Agua II and Carrugueiro wind farms in Spain. The order is being placed by Green Mind Ventures, part of GreenVolt, and includes the supply and installation of six V163-4.5 MW and three V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 41 MW of wind energy in Spain
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CIP project with 730 MW of photovoltaic, 898 MW of wind power and 500 MW of hydrogen in Teruel
The Catalina project that CIP promotes in the province of Teruel includes 7 wind farms, 6 photovoltaic parks, their evacuation infrastructure to the green hydrogen production plant, and the 400 kV connection line. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the Danish fund that will build the Maestrazgo Cluster, has estimated the number of trees that will be … Continue reading CIP project with 730 MW of photovoltaic, 898 MW of wind power and 500 MW of hydrogen in Teruel
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