The annual WindEurope event is changing its venue in our country. Bilbao used to host the largest wind fair in Europe every two years, but the promoters of the event have decided to ‘move’ to Madrid to organise the 2026 edition. Thus, Ifema will host the European wind sector meeting from 21 to 23 April … Continue reading Wind Europe wind fair chooses Madrid as new venue for 2026
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EDP Renewables starts construction of its first photovoltaic project in Germany
The Ketzin solar plant, with an installed capacity of 87 MWp, is expected to come online in the second half of 2025, representing EDP’s capacity increase in the country. EDP Renewables has started construction of its first large-scale renewable energy project in Germany, realising the company’s ambition to develop clean energy in the country. The … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts construction of its first photovoltaic project in Germany
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Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation
Clean Energy to Communities (C2C) has helped numerous communities plan for and implement agrivoltaic systems, and technical assistance providers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) are working to share key learnings from those projects with other communities looking to follow in their footsteps. Agrivoltaics allow for the dual use of land through the deployment … Continue reading Agrivoltaics 101 Resources Provide a Guide Toward Implementation
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What happened at COP29?
The COP29 climate talks in Baku, Azerbaijan, finally ended around 5.30am on Sunday morning, almost 36 hours after they had been originally scheduled to close. The good news was that the negotiators representing about 200 countries agreed a deal on climate finance: flows of capital from developed countries to low and middle-income countries, to help … Continue reading What happened at COP29?
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Naturgy to supply Amazon with energy produced by its fourth wind farm in Australia
Naturgy, through its subsidiary Global Power Generation (GPG), has put into operation its fourth wind farm in Australia, a facility with a capacity of 97 MW that will supply energy to the online retail giant Amazon. The project is called Hawkesdale and is located in the state of Victoria, Naturgy reported in a statement, which … Continue reading Naturgy to supply Amazon with energy produced by its fourth wind farm in Australia
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Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
In recent times, solar photovoltaic energy has experienced unprecedented growth in many countries. Spain is a particularly clear example, where more than 3 GW have been installed annually since 2019, with 5.5 GW installed last year (excluding self-consumption, which adds a significant contribution). As a result, solar energy is becoming one of the key players … Continue reading Solar energy is losing market value, wind energy maintains it better
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EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
Energy security has risen to the top of the EU’s political agenda, yet much remains to be done. The EU cannot continue relying on imported fossil fuels, putting its energy security in the hands of hostile nations. This becomes critical considering the US president-elect’s calls for reduced US military engagement in Europe. Solutions like wind, … Continue reading EU’s energy security architecture – the way forward
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Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024
In the first eight months of 2024, Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy generation surged by over 40% compared to the same period in 2023, contributing to meeting record-high electricity demand during summer. Türkiye’s solar surge meets rising peak demand in 2024 Since 2017, solar generation’s contribution to meeting Türkiye’s electricity demand peak has increased sevenfold from … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic surge: Meeting two-thirds of the rise in Türkiye’s peak electricity demand in 2024
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The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) Hydrogen and Storage Summit will take place in Madrid on February 11 and 12
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) announces the celebration of the III Storage and Hydrogen Summit, which will take place on February 11 and 12, 2025 at the Novotel Madrid Center (Calle de O’Donnell, 53, Salamanca, 28009 Madrid). During two days of intense debates and round tables, experts from the energy sector will meet to address … Continue reading The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) Hydrogen and Storage Summit will take place in Madrid on February 11 and 12
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Venezuela pledged at COP 29 to ensure that 30% of electricity generation comes from photovoltaics
The Maduro dictatorship, following the recent electoral fraud and through the Minister for Ecosocialism, Josué Lorca, within the framework of the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29), held a meeting with the Director General of the International Solar Alliance (ISA), Ajay Mathur, to discuss the importance … Continue reading Venezuela pledged at COP 29 to ensure that 30% of electricity generation comes from photovoltaics
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Japan to promote perovskite solar cells
Japan’s industry ministry is considering promoting the use of perovskite solar cells to cover 20 gigawatts of electricity by 2040. The plan is part of efforts to expand the use of renewable energy sources by supporting the introduction of next-generation technologies at a time when the country is racing to reduce carbon emissions. The ministry … Continue reading Japan to promote perovskite solar cells
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China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
China’s new renewable energy plan aims to significantly boost the country’s renewable energy consumption, setting ambitious targets for 2025 and 2030. Unlike previous plans focused primarily on capacity installation, the new strategy emphasizes maximizing renewable energy utilization through infrastructure upgrades and sectoral integration across industries, including transportation, agriculture, and manufacturing. This shift is expected to … Continue reading China’s New Renewable Energy Plan: Key Insights for Businesses
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Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy
Increasingly weather-dependent electricity production makes grid operation more complex. A plant in Hjuleberg, Sweden, is using a solution based on new smart technology, combining wind power and batteries to bring optimum stability to the grid. Wind and solar power are the fastest-growing energy sources in the world today, thanks to their low climate impact and … Continue reading Hybrid technology boosts wind and solar photovoltaic energy
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NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has issued a notice of intent under the Competitiveness Improvement Project (CIP), calling for U.S. manufacturers of small- and medium-sized wind turbine technology to develop project ideas and teams in preparation for a 2025 request for proposals (RFP). NREL also invites interested parties to register to attend a two-day … Continue reading NREL Notice of Intent Invites US Manufacturers To Develop Next-Generation Distributed Wind Energy Technology
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When will we see the “beginning of the end” of oil?
Despite the climate crisis, oil production continues to grow and set a new record in 2023. But with the expansion of renewable energies such as wind and photovoltaics, the decline in fossil fuels could come sooner than we imagined.In 1956, M. King Hubbert, an American geoscientist working for the oil giant Shell, predicted that global … Continue reading When will we see the “beginning of the end” of oil?
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Brazil is the sixth country to reach 50 GW of solar photovoltaic energy
Photovoltaics represents 20.7% of Brazil’s electricity matrix. Brazil has just surpassed the 50 gigawatt (GW) mark of operational installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy. The country became the sixth to reach this level, joining the United States, China, Germany, India and Japan. The data was published this Tuesday (26) by the Brazilian Association of Photovoltaic … Continue reading Brazil is the sixth country to reach 50 GW of solar photovoltaic energy
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Portugal breaks new records in wind power and pumping
Between January and October, renewable energies supplied 72% of electricity consumption in Portugal. During this period, hydroelectric energy was responsible for supplying 30% of consumption, wind energy 26%, photovoltaic energy 10% and biomass 6%.According to the latest data from REN – Redes Energéticas Nacionais, the electrical system set new historical records in renewables this Sunday, … Continue reading Portugal breaks new records in wind power and pumping
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European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
In the third week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets declined compared to the previous week. On Sunday, November 24, several markets registered the lowest daily price since at least the last three months. High wind energy production, which during the week reached historical or November records in the main European … Continue reading European wind energy continued to curb the effect of the gas price rise on electricity markets in the third week of November
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Fukang City’s 100-Gigawatt-Level Photovoltaic Industrial Park Successfully Connects to the Grid
“At 3:58 PM, the third attempt to connect the 220-kilovolt line from Fudong to Tao was successful, and the power is now flowing normally!” announced Dong Junhua, an employee at the State Grid Changji Power Supply Company’s Project Management Center, on November 26. This successful energization of the 220-kilovolt transmission project at the Changji Fukang Xiaoquan … Continue reading Fukang City’s 100-Gigawatt-Level Photovoltaic Industrial Park Successfully Connects to the Grid
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Pakistan is experiencing a photovoltaic solar power boom
Pakistan’s rapid adoption of solar energy, driven primarily by market forces and with minimal political support, provides valuable lessons for other emerging markets. Declining solar panel prices, coupled with skyrocketing grid electricity tariffs that have increased by 155% over three years, are fuelling a rush in renewable energy adoption in Pakistan, with solar power leading … Continue reading Pakistan is experiencing a photovoltaic solar power boom
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