Another US offshore wind farm approved as Trump threatens offshore wind

The wind farm is owned by EDP Renewables and Engie.On Friday, US regulators approved the 11th offshore wind farm in the United States. The 2.4 GW Southcoast Wind project, to be built off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has been approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The project plans involve … Continue reading Another US offshore wind farm approved as Trump threatens offshore wind

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Wind energy project in El Chocón (Argentina) with 31 Vestas wind turbines

A few kilometres from the town, the construction of a wind farm with a capacity of 185 MW is planned.Villa El Chocón could have a new project with the Las Campanas wind energy park. The Akros firm presented an initiative for a 185 MW plant and is currently looking for investors to finance its construction. … Continue reading Wind energy project in El Chocón (Argentina) with 31 Vestas wind turbines

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The new capacity market, key to battery deployment in Spain

The new capacity market aims to guarantee the security of electricity supply and promote the development of key technologies such as batteries. This market provides a stable source of revenue for energy storage projects, essential for the transition to a more renewable and flexible system. The capacity market is emerging as an essential tool to … Continue reading The new capacity market, key to battery deployment in Spain

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Scientists develop record-breaking photovoltaic (PV) technology that could dramatically reduce the cost of solar energy

Perovskite solar cells offer the promise of increased efficiency and lower costs than traditional silicon photovoltaics, but long-term stability issues have held them back.  However, researchers at Northwestern University have now discovered a more resilient replacement to the ammonium-based coating layer used currently, as TechXplore reported. Instead, they found a more robust layer of amidinium … Continue reading Scientists develop record-breaking photovoltaic (PV) technology that could dramatically reduce the cost of solar energy

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Amazon invests in wind power in Greece

Amazon is investing in three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece, its largest renewable energy deal in the country to date. These wind farms will help match the company’s electricity use in the region with carbon-free energy while supporting Greece’s goal of transitioning to more renewable electricity sources. In total, Amazon signed four Power Purchase … Continue reading Amazon invests in wind power in Greece

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China’s largest concentrated solar power project in northwestern Xinjiang connects to State Grid

The 1-million-kilowatt integrated concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) energy demonstration project in Hami, in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has commenced power generation and connected to the State Grid, a spokesperson from the Northwest Electric Power Design Institute of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, the project’s contractor, told the Global Times on … Continue reading China’s largest concentrated solar power project in northwestern Xinjiang connects to State Grid

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Researchers discover that photovoltaics and olive groves can coexist

A team of researchers at the University of Córdoba in Spain discovered a way for solar energy generation and crop production to coexist on the same land without competing for resources.  In a recent study published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, researchers tested a model that integrates solar collectors with hedgerow olive plantations. The … Continue reading Researchers discover that photovoltaics and olive groves can coexist

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New prospects for India’s photovoltaic (PV) industry

India has introduced a series of policy incentives to promote domestic PV manufacturing. Among them, the ALMM mandates that government projects use domestically produced modules listed in the ALMM. For India, where government projects form a significant portion of installations, the ALMM incentivizes local capacity and gradually reduces its reliance on imported modules, profoundly impacting … Continue reading New prospects for India’s photovoltaic (PV) industry

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China’s wind power installed capacity reached 490 GW

China’s wind power installed capacity sees expansion amid green transition push. China’s installed capacity of wind power has continued to grow as the country accelerates its push for a green transition, official data showed Friday. Wind power installed capacity in the country reached 490 GW at the end of November, rising 19.2% year on year, … Continue reading China’s wind power installed capacity reached 490 GW

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Iberdrola working with Norfolk for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm

The pre-assembly and load-out of the wind turbines for ScottishPower Renewables £4 billion East Anglia TWO offshore wind farm is set to be carried out on the project’s doorstep after the green energy company selected Peel Ports Great Yarmouth as its port of choice for the pre-assembly works. The companies have signed a reservation agreement … Continue reading Iberdrola working with Norfolk for its East Anglia Two offshore wind farm

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Cheaper electric cars: the key to unlocking mass-market adoption

The transition to electric mobility continues to advance rapidly, reshaping global energy and auto markets. Electric car sales in 2024 are anticipated to be robust, with around 17 million units sold over the course of the year. More than one in five cars sold worldwide this year is expected to be electric. Growth has been … Continue reading Cheaper electric cars: the key to unlocking mass-market adoption

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U.S. Department of Energy Selects 11 Projects to Advance Domestic Manufacturing of Next-Generation Batteries

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced an investment of $25 million across 11 projects to advance materials, processes, machines, and equipment for domestic manufacturing of next–generation batteries. These projects will advance platform technologies upon which battery manufacturing capabilities can be built, enabling flexible, scalable, and highly controllable battery manufacturing processes.   Batteries are … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Selects 11 Projects to Advance Domestic Manufacturing of Next-Generation Batteries

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SolarPower Europe warns that the EU photovoltaic (PV) market will grow by only 4% per year by 2024

A new report from SolarPower Europe warns that 2024 brings only 4% annual growth to the EU photovoltaic market. This represents a 92% growth slowdown. The EU installed 66 GW of photovoltaic in 2024, inching past 2023’s record of 63 GW.2024 also marks the first year where annual investment in photovoltaic installations in the EU … Continue reading SolarPower Europe warns that the EU photovoltaic (PV) market will grow by only 4% per year by 2024

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Iran’s photovoltaic (PV) capacity to increase by 4,000 MW by March 2026

Iran’s photovoltaic (PV) capacity will increase by 4,000 megawatts (MW) by the end of the next Iranian calendar year (March 20, 2026), the country’s energy minister announced. Abbas Ali-Abadi said the country’s power grid is large and with the annual generation and consumption capacity of about 350 billion kilowatt hours of electricity, it technically has … Continue reading Iran’s photovoltaic (PV) capacity to increase by 4,000 MW by March 2026

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U.S. anti-dumping ruling challenges Southeast Asian Photovoltaic (PV) exports

U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary findings in the antidumping duty investigations of cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam  On November 29, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary ruling on the anti-dumping (AD) investigation of crystalline cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, announcing the dumping rates for each exporter/producer. This … Continue reading U.S. anti-dumping ruling challenges Southeast Asian Photovoltaic (PV) exports

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GE Vernova supplies wind turbine for R&D in Colorado

GE Vernova announces that its Advanced Research Center (ARC) has supplied a 3.4 MW-140 m wind turbine to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) as part of a research project funded by the Department of Energy (DOE). This strategic partnership aims to develop key technologies such as advanced sensors, direct DC coupling and battery storage … Continue reading GE Vernova supplies wind turbine for R&D in Colorado

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One year since the European Wind Charter: lots achieved, lots more to do

Today marks the first anniversary of the EU Wind Charter. The Charter committed 26 EU Governments, the EU Commission, and the European wind industry to implement the 15 measures set out in the European Wind Power Package to strengthen Europe’s wind industry. In her 2023 State of the European Union speech, Ursula von der Leyen … Continue reading One year since the European Wind Charter: lots achieved, lots more to do

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EDP awarded with 160MW of capacity contracts for its first storage projects in Poland

EDP Renewables has been awarded with contracts for its two first battery energy standalone storage projects in Poland. The contracts, that will last for a period of 17 years, were granted by the Polish Grid Operator (PSE) in the recent capacity market auction and will amount to a total installed capacity of 160MW.  Located in … Continue reading EDP awarded with 160MW of capacity contracts for its first storage projects in Poland

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OX2 acquires Bursjöliden wind farm in northern Sweden

OX2 has acquired Bursjöliden wind farm from RWE. The project Bursjöliden is located in Örnsköldsvik municipality, in the North of Sweden. The project is planned to be integrated into OX2’s portfolio for long-term ownership. The Bursjöliden wind farm is located in the North of Sweden in price area SE2. The project is planned to include … Continue reading OX2 acquires Bursjöliden wind farm in northern Sweden

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LPO announces $1.45 billion loan guarantee to Qcells to finance a solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility in Georgia

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) announced today the closing of a $1.45 billion loan guarantee to Hanwha Q Cells Georgia, Inc. (Qcells), a leading North American crystalline silicon solar manufacturer. The loan guarantee will support Qcells’ solar supply chain facility in Cartersville, Georgia, … Continue reading LPO announces $1.45 billion loan guarantee to Qcells to finance a solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing facility in Georgia

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