Q ENERGY begins construction of a 52 MWp photovoltaic power plant in Spain, optimizing energy efficiency and involving local players in regional economic development.Q ENERGY launches the construction of a 52 MWp solar power plant, “Cabrovales 1”, in the Extremadura region of Spain.The plant will comprise over 96,000 photovoltaic modules equipped with solar tracking systems … Continue reading Q ENERGY starts 52 MWp photovoltaic plant in Extremadura
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Shaping sustainable international hydrogen value chains
The production of renewable-based hydrogen and its derivatives holds immense economic potential, particularly in areas with high renewable potential, water resources, land availability and low finance costs. These physical properties, however, may not always recommend production at scale in close proximity to anticipated demand centers. In such cases, international trade can play a pivotal role … Continue reading Shaping sustainable international hydrogen value chains
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Argentina begins 200 MW photovoltaic project
In order to increase its renewable energy capacity, Argentina will install a solar park with an estimated power of 200 MW that will provide clean electricity for businesses and industries and to cover the consumption demand of the surrounding population. The new solar panels that will be incorporated into the electrical grid in the province … Continue reading Argentina begins 200 MW photovoltaic project
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The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
The Galician Government invoked this Wednesday the complicity and support of the European institutions to “unblock” the deployment of wind energy in Galicia and thus be able to comply with the decarbonisation objectives that emanate from the European Green Pact. Accompanied by several collaborators, the Minister of the Environment of the Xunta, Ángeles Vázquez, held … Continue reading The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
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Draghi report: 6 key things for wind energy
On 9 September former European Central Bank Governor Mario Draghi released a report on Europe’s competitiveness. It’s right on the money on the energy transition – on the need for it and on what’s needed to deliver it. Mario Draghi was ready to do “whatever it takes” to preserve the euro in 2012. His report … Continue reading Draghi report: 6 key things for wind energy
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Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
Consultation has opened today on the Australian Government’s $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative, being delivered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget in May, the Battery Breakthrough Initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia’s battery manufacturing capability to improve supply chain resilience and provide opportunities … Continue reading Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
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Photovoltaic energy: from the sun to the panels
Renewable energies offer a wide range of benefits for society, industry and, mainly, for the environment, since they use natural resources such as wind or solar radiation as raw materials, the latter being an abundant and inexhaustible source of energy. We can affirm this by thinking about the large amounts of electromagnetic radiation that reach … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy: from the sun to the panels
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Chinese company builds new energy storage power plant to better harness photovoltaic (PV) solar power
Inner Mongolia Energy Group has started constructing a large-scale new energy storage power station in the Ulan Buh Desert, the eighth-largest in China, to better harness new energy power for grid connection. Designed with a capacity of 605,000 kilowatts, the project is the largest single energy storage power station under construction in the country. The … Continue reading Chinese company builds new energy storage power plant to better harness photovoltaic (PV) solar power
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Greece ranks second in the world in electricity production from photovoltaics
Greece has achieved a remarkable milestone by ranking second in the world in electricity production through photovoltaics, according to the latest annual report by climate think tank Ember. In 2023, photovoltaics generated 19% of Greece’s electricity, behind only Chile. The report highlights Greece’s strong performance in photovoltaics, ranking it fourth globally in per capita energy … Continue reading Greece ranks second in the world in electricity production from photovoltaics
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BlueFloat Energy’s vision for offshore wind in New Zealand
Nathan Turner, Country Manager New Zealand at offshore wind developer, BlueFloat Energy, has a powerful vision for the role of offshore wind in New Zealand’s energy system in 2050. A clear and ambitious long-term strategy to maximise our renewable resources will have resulted in ~8 GW of built offshore wind capacity. Moreover, the offshore wind … Continue reading BlueFloat Energy’s vision for offshore wind in New Zealand
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Namibia to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV)
State-owned utility NamPower has extended the capacity of its Rosh Pinah solar project in Namibia from 70 MW to 100 MW. It will be the largest solar park in the nation once it is operational. Rosh Pinah is a mining town in the southern part of the country. “The site lies near the existing Namibian … Continue reading Namibia to install 100 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV)
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A ‘photovoltaic sea’ in the desert of northern China
In Chaideng Village in Ordos City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, 3.46 million blue solar panels are spread across the desert, covering 30 square kilometers and transforming the endless sands into a shimmering “photovoltaic sea.” The solar power base is part of an ambitious solar-powered desert reclamation project known as the “photovoltaic Great Wall,” which stretches … Continue reading A ‘photovoltaic sea’ in the desert of northern China
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Goldwind completes a black start of a hybrid wind farm with batteries
Goldwind has completed its first black start at a wind farm hybridized with batteries and connected to a 220 kV grid. This test has allowed Goldwind to validate the grid-forming technology of its wind turbines. The test was carried out at a 200 MW wind farm and 36 MW / 120 MWh of batteries. For … Continue reading Goldwind completes a black start of a hybrid wind farm with batteries
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Iberdrola installs modules for the Camino Solar photovoltaic solar power plant (California)
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, has begun installing the first of about 105,000 solar modules at its Camino Solar project in California. With a capacity of 44 MWac (57 MWdc), Camino Solar is expected to generate the same amount of energy consumed by about 14,000 … Continue reading Iberdrola installs modules for the Camino Solar photovoltaic solar power plant (California)
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
September starts with price rises in European electricity markets except in the Iberian market thanks to renewable energy. In the week of September 2, prices rose in most European electricity markets. The increase in demand, together with lower solar energy production in most markets, favored this behavior. The MIBEL market was the exception, where prices … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
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US photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing capacity grows nearly fourfold thanks to new federal incentives
Solar module manufacturing capacity in the United States now exceeds 31 gigawatts (GW) — a nearly four-fold increase since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) became law in 2022. According to the U.S. Solar Market Insight Q3 2024 report released today by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie, federal clean energy policies continue … Continue reading US photovoltaic (PV) panel manufacturing capacity grows nearly fourfold thanks to new federal incentives
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EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%
With a combined capacity of 124.5 MWp (115.5 MWac), the Konary wind-solar hybrid project produced over 180 GWh for the Polish grid, increasing the renewable production of the site up to almost 20%; This was the first renewable hybrid project in Poland and showcases how combining renewable energy technologies on the same site allows adding … Continue reading EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%
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China to test wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform
The main structure of China’s first wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform, “Yellow Sea No. 1”, has been completed and laded for shipment for sea trial, according to China Huaneng Group. The platform weighing more than 360 tons was completely moved onto a transport ship on Tuesday. Then it will be shipped to a wind farm 30 … Continue reading China to test wave-resistant floating photovoltaic platform
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Jumbo Offshore completes TP T&I scope atYunlin Offshore Wind Farm
Jumbo Offshore has completed its TP (transition piece) T&I (transport & installation scope) on the Yunlin Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) in Taiwan under a contract with Yunneng Wind Power Co., Ltd. For its role on the project, Jumbo Offshore deployed its DP2 Heavy Lift Crane Vessel Jumbo Javelin. Reliable project execution Prior to undertaking the … Continue reading Jumbo Offshore completes TP T&I scope atYunlin Offshore Wind Farm
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Tornasol Energy and Sunman launch the self-installable balcony photovoltaic kit for all of Europe
Tornasol Energy, a Spanish company, pioneer and leader in self-installable solar energy in southern Europe, is launching the most advanced self-installable balcony solar kit seen to date, combining technologies from two large Chinese companies that have trusted the Valencian company for its distribution in Europe. Pioneers and leaders in ultralight solar energy, Sunman has been … Continue reading Tornasol Energy and Sunman launch the self-installable balcony photovoltaic kit for all of Europe
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