Vestas is moving forward with its second prototype of the V236-15.0 MW. A somewhat special prototype, as it has been installed at the Thyborøn port and is community-owned. Specifically, the turbine has been funded by more than 2,800 local shareholders, who also hope to turn it into a tourist attraction. These community projects have a … Continue reading Second prototype of the Vestas V236-15.0 MW, community-owned, inaugurated
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Iberdrola and the Government of Nuevo León install photovoltaic systems in seven educational centers in Mexico
The Government of Nuevo León, through the Ministry of Education, in alliance with Iberdrola Mexico, launched the Luces de Esperanza social program, which consists of installing solar panels in primary education institutions. The Secretary of Education of Nuevo León, Sofialeticia Morales Garza, accompanied by Paola Martínez, Director of Communication and Social Responsibility of Iberdrola Mexico, … Continue reading Iberdrola and the Government of Nuevo León install photovoltaic systems in seven educational centers in Mexico
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Acciona Energía, new IKEA supplier to promote self-consumption of photovoltaic (PV) energy
In addition to photovoltaic panels for self-consumption, IKEA Energy Services will offer charging points for electric vehicles. ACCIONA Energía has announced today an agreement with IKEA in Spain to bring a range of renewable energy, self-consumption and energy efficiency solutions to Spanish households. Through this agreement, IKEA expands its Energy Services by offering the installation … Continue reading Acciona Energía, new IKEA supplier to promote self-consumption of photovoltaic (PV) energy
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India could replace Southeast Asian nations as top exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) to US
India is poised to play a pivotal role in supporting the US renewable energy sector with its large-scale manufacturing capabilities, competitive production costs, and a strong STEM talent pool, a report by ValueQuest Investment highlighted. The report noted that as the US navigates the complexities of energy policy under the Trump administration, the outlook for … Continue reading India could replace Southeast Asian nations as top exporter of solar photovoltaic (PV) to US
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Global energy storage cell shipment ranking 1Q-3Q24
InfoLink Consulting has launched its global database of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, an essential element for the development of photovoltaic and wind energy. According to InfoLink’s global lithium-ion battery supply chain database, energy storage cell shipments reached 202.3 GWh in the first three quarters of 2024, up 42.8% YoY. The energy storage cell market … Continue reading Global energy storage cell shipment ranking 1Q-3Q24
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Lithium prices remain low, while cell prices drop further
Spot prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate stood at RMB 72,000-75,000/MT as of October 31. The average price was RMB 73,000/MT at the end of the month, down 4.8% MoM. CIF prices for Chinese lithium spodumene concentrate (SC6) came in at USD 735-790/MT and averaged USD 763/MT at the end of the month, down 4.1% MoM. … Continue reading Lithium prices remain low, while cell prices drop further
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The photovoltaic paradox: the one that generates the least income but lowers the electricity bill in Spain the most
Renewables reduce the price of energy and this necessarily has a positive effect on consumers’ pockets. In this sense, the more clean sources in the generation mix, the lower the price of electricity will be. This is good for households and businesses, but it brings with it a problem for project developers, especially for solar … Continue reading The photovoltaic paradox: the one that generates the least income but lowers the electricity bill in Spain the most
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Morocco plans largest photovoltaic solar power project
Morocco is planning to launch its largest photovoltaic and wind power project in Western Sahara Desert to supply electricity to Casablanca city through an electricity network stretching nearly 1,400 kilometres, newspapers reported on Tuesday. The project is based in Dakhla city in the disputed territory and is expected to be launched in January 2025, they … Continue reading Morocco plans largest photovoltaic solar power project
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Voltalia and TAQA Arabia to develop 3 GW wind power and photovoltaic plant in Egypt
As the wind turbines near the end of their operational lifespan, Voltalia and TAQA Arabia have proposed a modern hybrid renewable energy solution. Voltalia and TAQA Arabia have partnered to replace the capacity of the ageing Zafarana wind farm in Egypt with a 3 GW wind-solar photovoltaic complex. In this regard, the two companies signed … Continue reading Voltalia and TAQA Arabia to develop 3 GW wind power and photovoltaic plant in Egypt
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China ranks first globally in offshore wind power
China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore wind power, covering design, manufacturing, construction, operations and … Continue reading China ranks first globally in offshore wind power
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In 2014, there were only nine photovoltaic power plants in Mexico, and in 2019 the number increased to 63
Solar energy has been used by humanity since ancient times to carry out essential activities such as cooking, lighting fires, producing heat and even to grow plants through the efficient use of sunlight. Thanks to the technological advances that have occurred since the 20th century, the use of this energy has evolved to the point … Continue reading In 2014, there were only nine photovoltaic power plants in Mexico, and in 2019 the number increased to 63
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China’s first GW-scale marine photovoltaic (PV) project starts generating power with Jinko Solar’s TOPCon modules
On November 13, China’s first 1-million-kilowatt offshore solar project successfully connected its first power generation unit to the grid, according to CCTV news. The project, developed by Guohua Investment under the State Energy Group in the HG14 sea area off Shandong, utilizes Jinko Solar’s N-type TOPCon Tiger Neo bifacial modules, with a total supply capacity … Continue reading China’s first GW-scale marine photovoltaic (PV) project starts generating power with Jinko Solar’s TOPCon modules
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US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
If the US offshore wind industry goes down after Inauguration Day 2025, it will go down swinging. Stakeholders have been scrambling to make their case before the new administration takes office on January 20, and they are not relying on clean kilowatts to do it. Instead, they are rolling out the supply chain defense. Connecticut … Continue reading US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
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Masdar signs PPA for its 1 GW wind power plant in Kazakhstan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company – Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Financial Settlement Centre for Renewable Energy Sources Support LLP for its 1GW wind farm in the Jambyl region of Kazakhstan. The signing took place on the sidelines of COP29 in Baku and was witnessed … Continue reading Masdar signs PPA for its 1 GW wind power plant in Kazakhstan
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A Quality Infrastructure Roadmap for green hydrogen
Interest in green hydrogen is increasing among the international community, in light of its potential role in decarbonising end-use sectors to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement. According to IRENA’s 1.5°C scenario, green and blue hydrogen production would need to increase to 125 million tonnes per year (Mtpa) by 2030 and 523 Mtpa by … Continue reading A Quality Infrastructure Roadmap for green hydrogen
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Shares of several wind turbine manufacturers and developers are down after Trump’s victory, but there’s no need to be alarmist
Trump’s victory in the U.S. elections has shaken up the wind industry a bit. On the one hand, the first reaction was that the stocks of Vestas, Nordex, and Ørsted plummeted upon hearing the news. This seems logical given that we are talking about a president who literally declared that wind turbines are “a pile … Continue reading Shares of several wind turbine manufacturers and developers are down after Trump’s victory, but there’s no need to be alarmist
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Acciona Energía sells 626 MW hydro portfolio in Spain to Endesa for €1 billion
ACCIONA Energía has reached an agreement with Endesa for the sale of 100% of the Corporación Acciona Hidráulica, S.L. company for €1 billion (Enterprise Value). The transaction is free of debt and will generate estimated capital gains of €620 million. Closing is anticipated in the first half of 2025, following the necessary antitrust and foreign … Continue reading Acciona Energía sells 626 MW hydro portfolio in Spain to Endesa for €1 billion
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Brazil raises import tariffs on photovoltaic modules to 25%
Brazil’s Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC) announced this week that it will raise the import tax rate on photovoltaic modules from 9.6% to 25%. The tariff increase applies to photovoltaic (PV) cells assembled into panels or modules. The Executive Management Committee of the Chamber of Foreign Trade (Gecex-Camex) said it ruled in … Continue reading Brazil raises import tariffs on photovoltaic modules to 25%
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Low-end price range for photovoltaic (PV) modules stabilizes amid mixed polysilicon prices
Polysilicon Regarding prices, the polysilicon sector shows similar trends this week, with buyers and sellers remaining at a stalemate. Fewer deliveries this week result in minimal price fluctuations. Mainstream prices for China-made polysilicon chunks stay at RMB 36-42/kg, averaging RMB 40/kg, with Tier-1 makers’ prices approaching RMB 39-42/kg and Tier-2 and Tier-3’s low prices leaning … Continue reading Low-end price range for photovoltaic (PV) modules stabilizes amid mixed polysilicon prices
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Iberdrola gives new wings to its wind farms with wind measurement formulas for its wind turbines
The world’s leading utility by wind power capacity, with approximately 23,000 MW, has launched a programme to improve wind turbine metering at its facilities. Iberdrola has launched a challenge to develop new wind-measurement formulas through its startup programme Perseo. The solution can comprise both traditional and state-of-the-art sensors and must include wind-speed and wind-direction measurements, … Continue reading Iberdrola gives new wings to its wind farms with wind measurement formulas for its wind turbines
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