This morning (Thursday 19th September) in Brittany, Iberdrola inaugurated the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France, the second largest in the country, with 496-megawatt (MW) of capacity and an annual production of nearly 2,000 gigawatt hours (GWh). This will make it possible to provide secure, indigenous, and emission-free energy to close to 1 million people. … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its leadership in offshore wind power with the inauguration of Saint Brieuc, France
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Repowering wind farms: generating more power from existing sites
How can you get more out of an old wind farm while keeping sustainability in mind? The short answer to this is repowering. Older wind turbines will be replaced by modern, more powerful turbines. By using the newer technology, the output of a wind farm can be drastically increased and we can supply more households … Continue reading Repowering wind farms: generating more power from existing sites
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10 key energy actions that can help safeguard Ukraine’s fragile energy security through the coming winter and beyond
With Ukrainian energy infrastructure under huge strain, IEA report outlines immediate steps for country and its partners to tackle vulnerabilities as temperatures drop A step change in the intensity of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector has created serious risks as winter approaches – requiring swift action and additional support to ensure Ukrainian citizens have … Continue reading 10 key energy actions that can help safeguard Ukraine’s fragile energy security through the coming winter and beyond
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RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
RWE is keeping up the pace with the expansion of its solar portfolio. In Bedburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the company has put a new photovoltaic plant into operation with a capacity of 20 MW peak (15.7 MWac). The plant was constructed on recultivated land close to the A 44 motorway in just six months. More … Continue reading RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
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Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Fatima Chiboub, along with Faycal Trifa, Managing Director of Société Tunisienne d’Électricité et de Gaz, and representatives from Norwegian and Japanese companies, signed two agreements on September 18 for the construction of renewable energy power stations in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. These projects stem from a 2018 international call … Continue reading Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
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China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
In 2024, 23% more photovoltaic capacity will be installed than the previous year, according to a study by the think tank Ember. This technology is “growing faster than expected”, even exceeding industry forecasts. After a record 2023 for photovoltaic energy worldwide, this year is also set to set new records, exceeding most industry forecasts. At … Continue reading China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
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Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
Renewable energy has the full potential to power the world’s energy demands but can only be achieved through urgent improvements in grid infrastructure and integrated planning, REN21 report shows.Paris, France — In 2023, renewable energy hit a record-breaking high, accounting for 30% of global electricity, with solar and wind contributing to 13% of the total. … Continue reading Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
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Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi
Dentons has advised EDF Renewables (EDFR) and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close in respect of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project. Dentons advised the successful international sponsors on the bid and financing stages of the project, including review of the finance documents from an international sponsor perspective. The … Continue reading Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi
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Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
The industry increased its exports by 10% in 2023, exceeding 4 billion euros.The solar energy sector contributed more than 18 billion euros to Spanish GDP last year, accounting for 1.23% of the total.With 3.6% invested in R&D, national photovoltaics triples the average expenditure on innovation in the Spanish industry.The sector generated 160,396 new jobs last … Continue reading Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
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UKA orders 68 MW of wind power and N175/6.X wind turbines from Nordex in Germany
10 wind turbines on hybrid towers developed in-house by Nordex with a hub height of 179 metres. Nordex has surpassed the 70 GW mark in orders received since its foundation.The wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) has ordered 10 wind turbines from Nordex from the latest Delta4000 N175/6.X series. … Continue reading UKA orders 68 MW of wind power and N175/6.X wind turbines from Nordex in Germany
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Ørsted signs agreement with Equinor for carbon removal credits
In a new agreement, Ørsted will sell carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits amounting to 330,000 tonnes of CO2 to Equinor over a ten-year period. This is part of Ørsted’s CO2 capture and storage project, ‘Ørsted Kalundborg CO2 Hub’, which will capture 430,000 tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually from two of Ørsted’s biomass-fired CHP plants from … Continue reading Ørsted signs agreement with Equinor for carbon removal credits
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European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
In July, prices in the electricity markets of Spain, Portugal, France and Italy rose compared to June, driven by higher temperatures that boosted electricity demand. Lower wind energy production in most markets also contributed to this trend. In the markets further north on the continent, the rise in temperatures and demand was less pronounced. In … Continue reading European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
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Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
Plant hybridization is the new frontier of repowering and it entails the integration of different types of technology within the same site. In Italy this process has already seen the implementation of pioneering projects such as those at Venaus. In order to increase energy production, it isn’t always necessary to build a new power plant … Continue reading Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
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Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
New IEA report offers first-of-its-kind global stocktake of efforts to integrate variable renewables across 50 power systems, identifying best practices and key challenges As solar PV and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on … Continue reading Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
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Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant
Viscofan, a leading company in the manufacturing of casings for the food industry, has chosen ACCIONA Energía to carry out its decarbonization project through the installation of a photovoltaic self-consumption system at its facilities in Cáseda (Navarra, Spain), including operation and maintenance for the next 30 years. With a capacity of 48.11 MWp, the installation … Continue reading Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant
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Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), which represents the photovoltaic solar energy sector, defends the installation of solar panels in rural areas without entering into conflict with agricultural uses, in accordance with existing environmental regulations.The general director of UNEF, José Donoso, assures that “there is no contradiction” between agricultural uses and photovoltaics, and gives as an … Continue reading Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
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Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory
Danish wind energy company Vestas announced a solid investment of US$ 23 million to expand its wind turbine production in Aquiraz, Ceará, reinforcing the confidence of international investors in the Brazilian wind energy market. This expansion focuses on the implementation of the V163-4.5 MW wind turbine production line, which represents a significant evolution in terms … Continue reading Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory
Continue readingOur old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
Use of green energy hit an all-time high last year: Renewables produced nearly a third of the electricity used around the globe, according to a new report out from the global policy network REN-21. That’s the good news. The bad news is even more green energy could have been used, but the electrical grids built … Continue reading Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
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Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways
The Luxembourg government on Tuesday announced plans to harness the potential of its motorway network for solar energy production, marking a new step in its strategy to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. In a joint initiative, the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, along with the National Roads … Continue reading Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways
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Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project
The Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Development Project will finance two photovoltaic (PV) parks and a utility-scale grid-connected energy storage system in the Solomon Islands. The Asian Development Bank, the Saudi Fund for Development and Solomon Power are financing the project.A project is currently underway in the Solomon Islands to help the country accelerate its renewable … Continue reading Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project
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