ScottishPower has awarded Siemens Gamesa a wind turbine supply contract valued over £1 billion for its East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm. The 64 wind turbines’ blades, each 115 meters long, will be manufactured at Siemens Gamesa’s factory in Hull, providing significant employment, with around 1,300 jobs secured in the region.East Anglia TWO will generate … Continue reading ScottishPower and Siemens Gamesa sign offshore wind energy deal
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CCR signs agreement with Neoenergia for self-production of wind energy
Neoenergia (NEOE3) reported this Monday (11) that it signed an agreement with subsidiaries of CCR (CCRO3) for the self-production of wind energy, the first of its kind signed by the mobility infrastructure group and which will cover 60% of the company’s current energy demand. The alliance, signed with the CCR concessionaires that operate the São … Continue reading CCR signs agreement with Neoenergia for self-production of wind energy
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Atlantic Copper and Alter Enersun agree to build a 30 MWp photovoltaic plant for self-consumption
The Huelva-based metallurgical company Atlantic Copper, a leader in the manufacture of high-purity refined copper in Spain, and Alter Enersun, a benchmark in the renewable energy sector, have signed a long-term strategic agreement for the purchase and sale of green energy (Power Purchase Agreement or PPA) for the construction of a 30 MWp photovoltaic plant, … Continue reading Atlantic Copper and Alter Enersun agree to build a 30 MWp photovoltaic plant for self-consumption
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India adds 20 GW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity in last 9 months
Capacity additions led by solar PV. India remains the leader in renewable energy, having added 20,146 gigawatts (GW) of solar PV and wind capacity in the first nine months of the year (9M 2024). According to JMK Research, solar PV accounted for the largest share of new capacity, at 17,444 megawatts (MW), while wind added … Continue reading India adds 20 GW of solar photovoltaic and wind capacity in last 9 months
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NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030
Even if all COP announcements to date were to be fully implemented, a significant CO2 emission gap would still need to be closed by 2050, according to IRENA’s World Energy Transitions Outlook 2024. Released at the opening of the UN Climate Conference COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, the Agency’s 1.5°C Scenario outlines a net-zero path by … Continue reading NDCs 3.0 a ‘Make or Break’ for Global Goal to Triple Renewables by 2030
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Iberdrola obtains environmental permit for its first wind power repowering project in Spain
This is the environmental permit for the Molar de Molinar wind farm in Castilla – La Mancha. The company will upgrade two onshore wind farms in the region, which will go from 139 wind turbines to 22. The upgrade involves replacing the old wind turbines with more modern, more powerful ones equipped with the latest … Continue reading Iberdrola obtains environmental permit for its first wind power repowering project in Spain
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What’s next for energy after the US elections?
President Trump plans a sharp change of direction. The US elections last week are set to transform the energy landscape, with the Republicans now in control of the presidency, the Senate, and likely the House of Representatives. They intend to set a new direction for energy policy, emphasising affordability and reliability over sustainability and climate. … Continue reading What’s next for energy after the US elections?
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Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign an agreement to manufacture the nacelles for the SG15.0-236 DD wind turbine
We recently discussed Doosan Enerbility, the South Korean manufacturer, in Windletter and wondered how a niche manufacturer with just 300 MW installed could be profitable or remain active in the sector, considering the competition and narrow margins. Well, Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility have just signed an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) through which Doosan would … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa and Doosan Enerbility sign an agreement to manufacture the nacelles for the SG15.0-236 DD wind turbine
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World’s largest floating photovoltaic plant goes into operation in Taiwan with 440 MW
Hexa Renewables has put the world’s largest offshore floating PV plant into operation in Taiwan. Its total installed capacity is no less than 440 MW and covers 347 hectares of land provided by the government.This giant plant can supply energy to around 74,000 households.Chenya Energy, a former subsidiary of Hexa’s investor I Squared Capital, developed … Continue reading World’s largest floating photovoltaic plant goes into operation in Taiwan with 440 MW
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‘Photovoltaic Great Wall’ could power Beijing by 2030
Aiming to combine renewable energy development with combating desertification, an ambitious initiative known as the “Solar Great Wall” is moving forward in Ordos, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, local authorities said. The mammoth project, spanning 400 kilometers in length with an average width of 5 km, not only promises to supply sustainable electricity to Beijing and … Continue reading ‘Photovoltaic Great Wall’ could power Beijing by 2030
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Spain approves 7 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the first week of November for 587.21 MW
The Official State Gazette for the month of November contains announcements corresponding to 7 photovoltaic projects for 587.21 MW, including 222.09 MW belonging to Endesa.Application for declaration of public utility of the photovoltaic projects FV Tan Energy 2 and FV Tan Energy 4, of 43.35 MW respectively, in the municipality of Jimena de la Frontera, … Continue reading Spain approves 7 photovoltaic and hybrid projects in the first week of November for 587.21 MW
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Offshore floating photovoltaic plant in Fujian in China sends electricity to grid
The first phase of an offshore photovoltaic (PV) power-generation platform built in the sea off Dongshan county, East China’s Fujian province, started supplying electricity to the grid on Friday. The project, operated by the China Three Gorges Corporation, is the country’s first offshore PV project built in a sea area with high wind speeds, and … Continue reading Offshore floating photovoltaic plant in Fujian in China sends electricity to grid
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India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports have seen a remarkable surge, increasing nearly 23-fold from FY22 to FY24
India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports have seen a remarkable surge, increasing nearly 23-fold from FY22 to FY24, according to a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research & Analytics. This marks a significant shift for India, which has traditionally been a consumer and importer of solar modules, … Continue reading India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module exports have seen a remarkable surge, increasing nearly 23-fold from FY22 to FY24
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Iran’s wind power and photovoltaic plant capacity increased by 500 MW by mid-March
According to SATBA data for the end of the sixth month of the Iranian calendar of Shahrivar (September 21), the share of wind power plants is 29 percent, and that of photovoltaic (PV) power plants, with 595.16 MW, is 60 percent.“Taking into account the capacity of new power plants under construction, by the end of … Continue reading Iran’s wind power and photovoltaic plant capacity increased by 500 MW by mid-March
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The complex world of wind turbine standards
From 4,000-year-old windmills in Persia to floating wind turbines in the North Sea, wind energy has evolved from rudimentary technology to a highly advanced and strategic component of modern energy infrastructure. Today, the unique requirements of turbine design and lengthy qualification processes are moulding its development. Here, Patricia Vázquez, carbon key account manager for wind … Continue reading The complex world of wind turbine standards
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Uzbekistan aims to have more than 18,000 MW of wind energy and photovoltaic solar power by 2030
By 2026, Uzbekistan plans to have 5,000 MW of photovoltaic (PV) and wind capacity, and by 2030 this figure is expected to exceed 18,000 MW. This would allow the country to produce 50 billion kWh of electricity per year, save 15 billion cubic meters of natural gas and avoid the emission of 21 million tons … Continue reading Uzbekistan aims to have more than 18,000 MW of wind energy and photovoltaic solar power by 2030
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Would it make sense to design wind energy projects based on the price of energy?
A fascinating article by Kiko Maza analyzes the possibility of designing wind farms with the goal of maximizing captured revenue in the electricity market rather than maximizing generated energy. In other words, challenging the traditional model of maximizing AEP (Annual Energy Production) with a new model that maximizes AEV (Annual Energy Value). The article stems … Continue reading Would it make sense to design wind energy projects based on the price of energy?
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Science, geopolitics and economics of solar photovoltaic energy
In this article I show a brief mix of science (obtaining silicon), geopolitics (China’s hegemony) and economics (evolution of solar photovoltaic energy costs). Cycle of obtaining a photovoltaic module from its raw material: silicon. Here I focus on obtaining silicon The solar photovoltaic energy production industry owes its success, among other reasons, to obtaining high-purity … Continue reading Science, geopolitics and economics of solar photovoltaic energy
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The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
The transition to sustainable energy faces challenges as Trump outlines fossil fuel production strategies. He is a skeptic and an ignoramus when it comes to everything related to climate change, and nothing good can be expected from an already well-known character.Trump has already declared his hatred of wind energy by spreading lies and falsehoods again … Continue reading The consequences of Donald Trump’s re-election for renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic
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Vestas secures 203 MW wind power order in the US
Vestas announced a significant order for wind turbines in the Americas region as part of its fourth quarter order. Apex Clean Energy, Inc. has selected Vestas for the Lotus wind farm in the US. The order includes a power capacity of 203 MW, using Vestas V163-4.5 MW wind turbines. To support the project, Vestas will … Continue reading Vestas secures 203 MW wind power order in the US
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