The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF) has considered the support of the administrations to be “essential” for the promotion of self-consumption in Spain, which involves regulating the figure of the manager, extending the processing and simplified compensation to all installations with access capacity of up to 450 kilowatts (kW), and promoting attractive tax reduction measures for … Continue reading The photovoltaic considers the support of the administrations to be essential for the promotion of self-consumption
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EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Omaha Public Power District for Milligan 1 Wind Project
EDF Renewables North America today announced a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) for the Milligan 1 Wind project (Milligan 1). EDF Renewables developed Milligan 1 and is the owner/operator of the 300 megawatt (MW) project located in Nebraska. The project has been in operation since 2021. “We are making … Continue reading EDF Renewables North America Signs Agreement with Omaha Public Power District for Milligan 1 Wind Project
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $3 Billion to Support America’s Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National Security
Investing in America Agenda Will Generate $16 Billion in Total Investment to Onshore Critical Materials Like Lithium, Support Good-Paying Union Jobs Across the Battery Sector, and Enhance the Nation’s Economic Competitiveness. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced over $3 billion for 25 selected … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over $3 Billion to Support America’s Battery Manufacturing Sector, Create Over 12,000 Jobs, and Enhance National Security
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Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
Wind power and photovoltaic (PV) are the cheapest sources of new power in the U.S., data shows. After decades of stable electricity prices, U.S. residents have seen their rates rise by one-third over the past four years. The fossil fuel lobby and some Republican politicians are exploiting the opportunity to falsely place the blame on … Continue reading Donald Trump is wrong about the cost of wind energy
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Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
Solaria announces that it has signed, through its LandCo Generia Land, S.L., with Repsol Renovables, S.A. a service provision agreement for the search for land, communication with the owners and signing of the lease contract. In cases where the owners of the land prefer to sell, GENERIA will acquire the land, in order to sign … Continue reading Solaria signs an agreement with Repsol Renovables to find land for photovoltaic plants
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Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
On the occasion of the presentation of our Annual Report, I am pleased to present a brief review of the activities we have carried out at UNEF throughout 2023, as well as an overview of the results obtained and a panoramic perspective of the Spanish photovoltaic sector.Last year saw significant growth in our sector, reaffirming … Continue reading Photovoltaics in Spain installed 7,489 MW in 2023
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U.S. Department of Energy Awards $3.6 Million in Final Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the six final winners of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Each team was awarded $500,000 in cash prizes, as well as $100,000 in vouchers to work with DOE national laboratories, for creating cost-effective recycling technologies that will increase the sustainability of U.S. wind energy systems. This combined … Continue reading U.S. Department of Energy Awards $3.6 Million in Final Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize
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New EU Commission: what it means for wind energy
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented her new College of Commissioners to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Over the next five years, the Commissioners-designate are tasked with doubling down on the EU green and digital transition and fostering the path for a new Clean Industrial Deal that can strengthen European industrial competitiveness and … Continue reading New EU Commission: what it means for wind energy
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MarramWind floating offshore windfarm helps solve WW1 maritime mystery
Data gathered by sonar scans carried out by the Fugro Galaxy during geophysical and environmental surveys for the proposed MarramWind floating offshore windfarm has identified the likely resting place of the SS Tobol, which was torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1917. The shipwreck believed to be that of Tobol was among several discovered … Continue reading MarramWind floating offshore windfarm helps solve WW1 maritime mystery
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Ocean Winds and Innovate UK launch Challenge to enhance offshore wind farm efficiency
Ocean Winds has launched 4 challenges, in cooperation with Innovate UK, in three different areas to achieve high-fidelity wind resource measurements, improved subsea surveys and environmental advancements that will shape the future of renewable energy. In alignment with Ocean Winds’ Innovation Strategy, the initiative encompasses four strategically targeted innovation challenges within three core areas: Energy … Continue reading Ocean Winds and Innovate UK launch Challenge to enhance offshore wind farm efficiency
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Iberdrola strengthens its leadership in offshore wind power with the inauguration of Saint Brieuc, France
This morning (Thursday 19th September) in Brittany, Iberdrola inaugurated the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France, the second largest in the country, with 496-megawatt (MW) of capacity and an annual production of nearly 2,000 gigawatt hours (GWh). This will make it possible to provide secure, indigenous, and emission-free energy to close to 1 million people. … Continue reading Iberdrola strengthens its leadership in offshore wind power with the inauguration of Saint Brieuc, France
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Repowering wind farms: generating more power from existing sites
How can you get more out of an old wind farm while keeping sustainability in mind? The short answer to this is repowering. Older wind turbines will be replaced by modern, more powerful turbines. By using the newer technology, the output of a wind farm can be drastically increased and we can supply more households … Continue reading Repowering wind farms: generating more power from existing sites
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10 key energy actions that can help safeguard Ukraine’s fragile energy security through the coming winter and beyond
With Ukrainian energy infrastructure under huge strain, IEA report outlines immediate steps for country and its partners to tackle vulnerabilities as temperatures drop A step change in the intensity of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector has created serious risks as winter approaches – requiring swift action and additional support to ensure Ukrainian citizens have … Continue reading 10 key energy actions that can help safeguard Ukraine’s fragile energy security through the coming winter and beyond
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RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
RWE is keeping up the pace with the expansion of its solar portfolio. In Bedburg, in North Rhine-Westphalia, the company has put a new photovoltaic plant into operation with a capacity of 20 MW peak (15.7 MWac). The plant was constructed on recultivated land close to the A 44 motorway in just six months. More … Continue reading RWE commissions new photovoltaic (PV) plant in Bedburg
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Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Fatima Chiboub, along with Faycal Trifa, Managing Director of Société Tunisienne d’Électricité et de Gaz, and representatives from Norwegian and Japanese companies, signed two agreements on September 18 for the construction of renewable energy power stations in Sidi Bouzid and Tozeur. These projects stem from a 2018 international call … Continue reading Tunisia – Two agreements signed for the construction of photovoltaic power plants
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China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
In 2024, 23% more photovoltaic capacity will be installed than the previous year, according to a study by the think tank Ember. This technology is “growing faster than expected”, even exceeding industry forecasts. After a record 2023 for photovoltaic energy worldwide, this year is also set to set new records, exceeding most industry forecasts. At … Continue reading China will install more photovoltaic energy in 2024 than the rest of the countries combined in a year of record figures
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Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
Renewable energy has the full potential to power the world’s energy demands but can only be achieved through urgent improvements in grid infrastructure and integrated planning, REN21 report shows.Paris, France — In 2023, renewable energy hit a record-breaking high, accounting for 30% of global electricity, with solar and wind contributing to 13% of the total. … Continue reading Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
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Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi
Dentons has advised EDF Renewables (EDFR) and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close in respect of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Independent Power Project. Dentons advised the successful international sponsors on the bid and financing stages of the project, including review of the finance documents from an international sponsor perspective. The … Continue reading Dentons advises EDF Renewables and Korea Western Power Company on the successful financial close of the Al Ajban Solar Photovoltaic Independent Power Project in Abu Dhabi
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Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
The industry increased its exports by 10% in 2023, exceeding 4 billion euros.The solar energy sector contributed more than 18 billion euros to Spanish GDP last year, accounting for 1.23% of the total.With 3.6% invested in R&D, national photovoltaics triples the average expenditure on innovation in the Spanish industry.The sector generated 160,396 new jobs last … Continue reading Photovoltaics continues to advance in achieving the objectives of the PNIEC and in creating jobs and wealth in Spain
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UKA orders 68 MW of wind power and N175/6.X wind turbines from Nordex in Germany
10 wind turbines on hybrid towers developed in-house by Nordex with a hub height of 179 metres. Nordex has surpassed the 70 GW mark in orders received since its foundation.The wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) has ordered 10 wind turbines from Nordex from the latest Delta4000 N175/6.X series. … Continue reading UKA orders 68 MW of wind power and N175/6.X wind turbines from Nordex in Germany
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