An interesting article by Clément Weber, consultant at Green Giraffe Advisory, on whether Chinese wind turbines are financeable in the European offshore wind power market. The article arises from the latest news starring Mingyang: Clément’s analysis is quite thorough, reaching a rather interesting conclusion: Western OEMs can breathe easy. Even without a protectionist policy, there … Continue reading Are Chinese wind turbines financeable in Europe?
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Voltaire, the largest wind turbine installation vessel in the world
In parallel to the growth of offshore wind turbines, installation vessels have also had to grow. This has led to significant investments in new installation vessels, such as in the case of the Belgian company Jan de Nul, which has commissioned the construction of the largest wind turbine installation vessel (jack-up vessel) in the world, … Continue reading Voltaire, the largest wind turbine installation vessel in the world
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Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic
The Republic of Moldova has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost renewable energy production by offering a comprehensive set of investment incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors. Key measures include priority access to connection approvals for auction winners, long-term fixed-rate contracts for up to 15 years, and support mechanisms for both small and large-scale producers. … Continue reading Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic
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South America, with low installation capacity of photovoltaic (PV) panels in the medium term
Along with the Middle East and Africa, Central and South America have the lowest projection in photovoltaic (PV) installation capacity in 2024 and 2035.Photovoltaic energy is the technology that increases the most in new generation capacity each year, it grew 428 gigawatts in 2023 compared to 118 for wind energy, the second that adds the … Continue reading South America, with low installation capacity of photovoltaic (PV) panels in the medium term
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Iberdrola begins construction of a photovoltaic plant and a battery in Australia
Iberdrola Australia has announced that construction works are now underway at Broadsound Solar and Battery, the company’s first project in Queensland. The 376 MW Broadsound Solar Farm and 180MW (2hr) co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), located at Clarke Creek, about 2 hours north-west from Rockhampton, will generate enough electricity to power 145,000 homes. The … Continue reading Iberdrola begins construction of a photovoltaic plant and a battery in Australia
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ACP and RENEW Northeast Statement on New England Offshore Wind Project Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast released the following statements from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind and Francis Pullaro, President of RENEW Northeast after Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced 3 offshore wind project contract awards totaling 2,878 megawatts (MW) of new offshore wind capacity. Massachusetts has chosen to contract … Continue reading ACP and RENEW Northeast Statement on New England Offshore Wind Project Awards
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Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy
Back in January, when I looked ahead to the US elections on 5 November, I predicted “plenty of twists and turns in the race”. That turned out to be something of an understatement. President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the running, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, transformed the contest. … Continue reading Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy
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New research sheds light on how solar photovoltaics (PV) and agriculture can coexist
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximizing crop growth while generating solar power. In a recent study published in Solar RRL, academics from the University’s Department of Physics have been exploring the effect of semi-transparent PV materials placed over crops – an exemplary … Continue reading New research sheds light on how solar photovoltaics (PV) and agriculture can coexist
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
Zhong Neng is the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan to be completed ahead of schedule. It is the second offshore wind farm completed in Taiwan this year by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, following the inauguration of the 600MW Changfang-Xidao. At a ceremony yesterday in Taipei, Taiwan, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) officially celebrated construction completion of … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced final approval of a wind project off the coast of Maryland, bringing the U.S. halfway to its goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of the clean energy technology by 2030. The project is the 10th approved by Biden’s Interior Department. He has made offshore wind a cornerstone of his … Continue reading US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
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ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
On Thursday, September 5, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) and the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) signed a financing contract for ?37.4 billion for the purpose of remodeling and expanding the Tejona Wind Farm, located in Tilarán, Guanacaste. The modernization of the plant will increase its installed capacity to 42 megawatts, consolidating its … Continue reading ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
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ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued the Record of Decision (ROD) for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking the 10th offshore wind project receiving federal approval in less than four years: “This … Continue reading ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project
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Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin Release White Paper Defining PV Module Quality Requirements
Kiwa, a world leader in Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, is proud to announce the release of a new white paper developed as a collaboration between solar business groups Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin. This white paper introduces a comprehensive set of new photovoltaic (PV) module quality requirements aimed at enhancing the reliability … Continue reading Kiwa PVEL and Kiwa PI Berlin Release White Paper Defining PV Module Quality Requirements
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UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
The UK has announced the results of its latest auction for new wind farms (AR6). 6.3 GW of new wind capacity won Contracts for Difference (CfDs). 5.3 GW were offshore wind, including 400 MW of floating wind. 990 MW were onshore wind. This is good, not least after the UK didn’t get any offshore wind … Continue reading UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
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Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
The wholesale price of electricity in Spain during the first half of 2024 was up to 40% lower than it would have been without the investments in solar photovoltaic and wind capacity made since 2019, according to an article published in the Economic Bulletin of the Bank of Spain. The article, authored by Javier Quintana, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
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100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
In the UK, Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and Kemberton solar farm have both secured a government price guarantee, Contract for Difference, in the latest allocation round. This will mean fossil free power for more than 60,000 British homes. Vattenfall has secured a CfD for two projects in the latest Allocation Round for low-carbon electricity … Continue reading 100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
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Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
The contracts for East Anglia Two and East Anglia Three will supply more than 1,000 MW of clean, green electricity, enough to power the equivalent of more than one million homes. Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary Scottish Power, has been awarded two contracts in the government’s sixth round of contracts for difference auctions, which will … Continue reading Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
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Redstone, the first Tower Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa is completed
The California start-up SolarReserve had initially developed the project in 2014, competing during the early years of South Africa’s Concentrated Solar Power push, but it was delayed time after time by South Africa’s indecisive renewable permitting, and after the Crescent Dunes tank failure bankrupted SolarReserve, it was ultimately taken over by Saudi Concentrating Solar Power … Continue reading Redstone, the first Tower Concentrated Solar Power plant in South Africa is completed
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TotalEnergies to invest in new 1 GW photovoltaic (PV) portfolio with Adani Green in India
TotalEnergies and Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL) have entered into an agreement to create a new joint venture, equally owned by TotalEnergies and AGEL, with a 1,150 MWac (1,575 MWp) solar portfolio in Khavda in Gujarat. The electricity generated by the solar projects will be sold through Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) signed with the federal … Continue reading TotalEnergies to invest in new 1 GW photovoltaic (PV) portfolio with Adani Green in India
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Platform-ZERO advances in its goal of achieving zero-defect manufacturing in the photovoltaic (PV) industry
After 18 months of work, the European Commission project has made significant progress in online process monitoring, sensor technology and AI integration, which are being tested in four European industrial plants. Located in Germany, Austria, Poland and Spain, these four pilot plants have begun testing the innovations developed by Platform-ZERO, a project funded by the … Continue reading Platform-ZERO advances in its goal of achieving zero-defect manufacturing in the photovoltaic (PV) industry
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