In 2021, Vattenfall committed to an immediate landfill ban and set a goal to recycle 50 per cent of all wind turbine blades from its owned farms by 2025, with a target of 100 per cent by 2030. Building on this commitment, the company is now incorporating nacelle canopies and nose cones into its strategy, … Continue reading Vattenfall expands circular targets on wind turbine components
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Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
In northern Germany, Vattenfall is proving that farmland can produce both food and clean energy. As one of the largest Agri-PV project in Europe to date, it integrates solar panels with agriculture, boosting renewable energy production while preserving farmland for crops and livestock. In the village of Tützpatz in northeast Germany, home to fewer than … Continue reading Farming and photovoltaica solar energy: a win-win solution
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Chart: How Much Photovoltaic or Wind Power Dominate Renewable Energy in Different Countries
I was going through the new Integrating Solar and Wind: Global experience and emerging challenges report from the International Energy Agency (IEA), and I noticed an interesting graph. Well, there are at least a few interesting charts, but this one chart is something I don’t think I’ve ever seen. The chart (above and below) shows … Continue reading Chart: How Much Photovoltaic or Wind Power Dominate Renewable Energy in Different Countries
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Iberdrola restores more than 1,000 hectares of wetlands at the Whitelee wind farm in the United Kingdom
ScottishPower Renewables has completed one of the most ambitious peatland restoration projects ever consented to a developer in the UK. The £1.4 million project marks a significant milestone in valuable habitat conservation and climate change mitigation at Whitelee Windfarm, bringing SPRs investment in peatland restoration to £4m to date. Degraded peatlands release harmful greenhouse gases … Continue reading Iberdrola restores more than 1,000 hectares of wetlands at the Whitelee wind farm in the United Kingdom
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The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
European electricity markets are facing an unprecedented energy revolution, driven by the rise of renewable energies. Batteries and hybridisation of technologies are emerging as key players in this transformation process, not only optimising the integration of clean energy but also mitigating price volatility and increasing the profitability of investments. Falling battery prices and the advance … Continue reading The Future of European Electricity Markets: Batteries, Hybridisation and Profitability
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568.3 MW of photovoltaic and hybridization, and 300 MWp rejected in Spain in the third week of September
Application for declaration of public utility of the Stopper Solar photovoltaic plant of 114.30 MW and its evacuation infrastructures in the municipality of Antequera in the province of Malaga, promoted by Verbund. Application for declaration of public utility of the PFV Reclamo Solar photovoltaic plant of 49.105 MW, and its evacuation infrastructures, in the municipalities … Continue reading 568.3 MW of photovoltaic and hybridization, and 300 MWp rejected in Spain in the third week of September
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In the Buka district of Tashkent region, construction has begun on a solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 263 MW.
The $150 million project is being implemented by the Chinese company China DaTang Overseas Investment, according to the regional administration’s press service. It is noted that Chinese investors plan to build the solar photovoltaic power plant as well as power transmission lines over an area of 621 hectares. Photo: Khokimiyat of Tashkent region The district … Continue reading In the Buka district of Tashkent region, construction has begun on a solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 263 MW.
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José Donoso (UNEF): «It is old-fashioned to think that Chinese photovoltaic companies are ‘doped’ with subsidies. Tariffs are a mistake»
General director of the association that groups photovoltaic energy companies: «We are asking for 0% VAT on domestic self-consumption».«There are communities that make a victim-like speech with photovoltaics. We have gone from ‘Spain is robbing us’ to ‘Madrid, Catalonia or the Basque Country are robbing us of the resource’». A few days ago, the general … Continue reading José Donoso (UNEF): «It is old-fashioned to think that Chinese photovoltaic companies are ‘doped’ with subsidies. Tariffs are a mistake»
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Initial work starts on preparing three ports to serve offshore wind energy in Philippines
THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has kicked off the process of repurposing three ports to service the nascent offshore wind (OSW) industry, according to the Department of Energy (DoE). “The PPA has formally expressed its full support to the DoE to initiate the detailed engineering designs and take immediate steps to repurpose three priority ports … Continue reading Initial work starts on preparing three ports to serve offshore wind energy in Philippines
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China and the US have the largest wind power capacity in the world
China is ahead of the United States in wind turbine capacity, with three times the capacity of the second-placed American country. The US has also made significant efforts to double its wind capacity in the last decade in regions such as Texas, Iowa and Oklahoma. “It is worth noting that six US states now generate … Continue reading China and the US have the largest wind power capacity in the world
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India saw great surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in H1 2024
In the first half of 2024, India added 14.9 GW of new solar photovoltaic (PV) installations, a 282% year-on-year increase, surpassing previous records. The first quarter contributed 9.9 GW, while the second quarter added 5 GW. Rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) installations reached 1.1 GW, up 26% from 873 MW in the same period of 2023. … Continue reading India saw great surge in solar photovoltaic (PV) installation in H1 2024
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An Italian winery installed photovoltaic solar panels on its vineyards and found that they improve wine quality
Photovoltaic solar panels on vineyards are revolutionizing wine production, improving quality and protecting the environment! Agrivoltaics was already establishing itself as a great promise for both agriculture and the renewable energy sector. What was not yet known is that this technology could also bring benefits to wine production.The Svolta winery, located in the Puglia region … Continue reading An Italian winery installed photovoltaic solar panels on its vineyards and found that they improve wine quality
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Photovoltaic solar power continues to surge in 2024
Analysis of national monthly data for solar capacity additions shows that the world will – once again – beat forecasts, even though expectations are higher than ever. Ember’s analysis of the latest data on monthly capacity installations shows that the world is on track to reach 593 GW of solar installations by the end of … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power continues to surge in 2024
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Principle Power introduces two new floating wind platform designs
Principle Power has introduced two new designs for semi-submersible floating wind foundations: the WindFloat TC (tubular, central column) and the WindFloat FC (flat panel, central column). According to Principle Power, these designs are natural evolutions of its existing technology. Until now, the company’s designs were based on a perimeter column (see picture), while the new … Continue reading Principle Power introduces two new floating wind platform designs
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Mingyang installs the world’s largest wind turbine with 20 MW
The level of activity and innovations that Mingyang has been presenting lately is frenetic. It has been named the preferred supplier for a European offshore wind farm, has reached a preliminary agreement for a nacelle factory in Italy, has launched the OceanX floating dual-rotor prototype, and has entered new markets… One of its latest feats … Continue reading Mingyang installs the world’s largest wind turbine with 20 MW
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Test Systems completes foundation for new test bench: main bearings for 25 MW wind turbines
Nine months into building the most powerful test bench for main bearings to date, R&D Test Systems, Denmark’s wind turbine test specialist, has completed the 3,700 metric ton foundation and is now designing and welding the test bench parts that will perform extreme test loads on main bearings for 25MW wind turbines. With delivery in … Continue reading Test Systems completes foundation for new test bench: main bearings for 25 MW wind turbines
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China shifts from photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing giant to solar IP innovator
China is transitioning from a solar manufacturing photovoltaic (PV) powerhouse to a leading innovator in intellectual property (IP), said a national photovoltaics (PV) IP operation director at a recent industry conference in Beijing. “In 2022, China accounted for over 80 per cent of capacity and production in all stages of the solar photovoltaic (PV) supply … Continue reading China shifts from photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing giant to solar IP innovator
Continue readingCentral America expects growth of up to 25% in photovoltaic (PV) energy by 2025
Panama, Costa Rica and El Salvador are entities in which a dynamism in photovoltaics (PV) is awakening due to the high prices of other energy sources.The photovoltaic (PV) industry in Latin America could register a growth of between 10 and 15% on average per country during 2025, similar to this year, according to Sergio Rodríguez, … Continue reading Central America expects growth of up to 25% in photovoltaic (PV) energy by 2025
Continue readingPhotovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
Unef maintains that hybrid plants with batteries will thus internalize the risk that storage will not obtain sufficient remuneration to cover costs and be profitable.The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (Unef) is working on an alternative to promote storage in Spain, which is causing so many headaches due to the lack of a regulatory framework that hits … Continue reading Photovoltaics proposes mandatory storage in renewable energy auctions
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German Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck visits Enercon factory in Aurich
Prominent visit to ENERCON’s Mechatronic Centre of Excellence in Aurich: Federal Minister of Economics and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck stopped off at ENERCON today (20 September) as part of his Northwest Tour. The Minister was able to gain a detailed insight into how ENERCON is preparing for the industrial ramp-up in the market upturn. ENERCON has … Continue reading German Federal Minister of Economics Robert Habeck visits Enercon factory in Aurich
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