In a new agreement, Ørsted will sell carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits amounting to 330,000 tonnes of CO2 to Equinor over a ten-year period. This is part of Ørsted’s CO2 capture and storage project, ‘Ørsted Kalundborg CO2 Hub’, which will capture 430,000 tonnes of biogenic CO2 annually from two of Ørsted’s biomass-fired CHP plants from … Continue reading Ørsted signs agreement with Equinor for carbon removal credits
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European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
In July, prices in the electricity markets of Spain, Portugal, France and Italy rose compared to June, driven by higher temperatures that boosted electricity demand. Lower wind energy production in most markets also contributed to this trend. In the markets further north on the continent, the rise in temperatures and demand was less pronounced. In … Continue reading European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
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Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
Plant hybridization is the new frontier of repowering and it entails the integration of different types of technology within the same site. In Italy this process has already seen the implementation of pioneering projects such as those at Venaus. In order to increase energy production, it isn’t always necessary to build a new power plant … Continue reading Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
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Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
New IEA report offers first-of-its-kind global stocktake of efforts to integrate variable renewables across 50 power systems, identifying best practices and key challenges As solar PV and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on … Continue reading Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
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Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant
Viscofan, a leading company in the manufacturing of casings for the food industry, has chosen ACCIONA Energía to carry out its decarbonization project through the installation of a photovoltaic self-consumption system at its facilities in Cáseda (Navarra, Spain), including operation and maintenance for the next 30 years. With a capacity of 48.11 MWp, the installation … Continue reading Viscofan Group will cover 30% of its electricity needs in Navarra with the renewable energy produced at a 48.11MWp photovoltaic plant
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Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), which represents the photovoltaic solar energy sector, defends the installation of solar panels in rural areas without entering into conflict with agricultural uses, in accordance with existing environmental regulations.The general director of UNEF, José Donoso, assures that “there is no contradiction” between agricultural uses and photovoltaics, and gives as an … Continue reading Photovoltaics defends its installation in the countryside with rules and without conflicts
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Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory
Danish wind energy company Vestas announced a solid investment of US$ 23 million to expand its wind turbine production in Aquiraz, Ceará, reinforcing the confidence of international investors in the Brazilian wind energy market. This expansion focuses on the implementation of the V163-4.5 MW wind turbine production line, which represents a significant evolution in terms … Continue reading Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory
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Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
Use of green energy hit an all-time high last year: Renewables produced nearly a third of the electricity used around the globe, according to a new report out from the global policy network REN-21. That’s the good news. The bad news is even more green energy could have been used, but the electrical grids built … Continue reading Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
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Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways
The Luxembourg government on Tuesday announced plans to harness the potential of its motorway network for solar energy production, marking a new step in its strategy to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. In a joint initiative, the Ministry of the Economy and the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works, along with the National Roads … Continue reading Luxembourg is studying the feasibility of installing photovoltaic panels along country’s motorways
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Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project
The Solomon Islands Renewable Energy Development Project will finance two photovoltaic (PV) parks and a utility-scale grid-connected energy storage system in the Solomon Islands. The Asian Development Bank, the Saudi Fund for Development and Solomon Power are financing the project.A project is currently underway in the Solomon Islands to help the country accelerate its renewable … Continue reading Solomon Islands Photovoltaic (PV) Project
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Morocco to develop its first offshore wind power plant
With an offshore wind energy potential of 200 gigawatts, Morocco aims to take advantage of its strong winds and favourable maritime conditions, benefiting from an EIB grant for renewable energy production.Morocco is stepping up its efforts to tap its significant offshore wind energy potential and expand its wind power capacity, according to a report by … Continue reading Morocco to develop its first offshore wind power plant
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Ed Miliband vows to take on NIMBYs to build more wind and photovoltaic power
Ed Miliband has vowed to take on NIMBYs and build more wind turbines and photovoltaic (PV) power stations across Britain. The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary claimed that increasing renewable energy supply was a matter of “national security”. Speaking at an Energy UK conference in London, Miliband praised how the price of wind and … Continue reading Ed Miliband vows to take on NIMBYs to build more wind and photovoltaic power
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Pampa Energía inaugurated its sixth wind farm with 31 wind turbines
he new wind farm has an installed capacity of 140 MW, equivalent to the consumption of approximately 200,000 homes. “These projects generate significant savings in foreign currency for the country,” said Marcelo Mindlin. Pampa Energía inaugurated its sixth wind farm in the southeast of the province of Buenos Aires and reached 427 MW of wind … Continue reading Pampa Energía inaugurated its sixth wind farm with 31 wind turbines
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of September
In the second week of September, prices fell in the main European electricity markets. Wind and photovoltaic energy production increased in most markets, registering records for any September in Italy, Spain and France. Electricity demand fell in almost all markets, helped by cooler temperatures. Gas and CO2 futures declined, reaching the lowest prices since late … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in second week of September
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Assessing the risks to US renewables
Cuts to tax credits and higher tariffs on equipment would slow the growth of wind, photovoltaic and storage. US presidential elections are not generally decided by the televised debates between the candidates. The encounters between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon in 1960, the first such televised debates, many have been the only ones that … Continue reading Assessing the risks to US renewables
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India to add record wind powee, photovoltaic (PV)
India will connect a record 35 gigawatts (GW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind power capacity to its grid during the year ending March 2025, a senior official told Reuters, as it struggles to meet its 2030 clean energy target after falling short of a much-hyped renewables target for 2022.The world’s fastest-growing major economy has … Continue reading India to add record wind powee, photovoltaic (PV)
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Cape Verde inaugurates its 6 MWp Santa Maria photovoltaic (PV) plant on the island of Sal
The company Aguas de Ponta Preta, operated by the Catalan company Impulso Energía, has inaugurated the 6 MWp Santa Maria photovoltaic plant on the island of Sal, considered the largest in the country. The installation covers 8 hectares and is located in the Fatima and Santa Maria area of ??the aforementioned island, which is assured … Continue reading Cape Verde inaugurates its 6 MWp Santa Maria photovoltaic (PV) plant on the island of Sal
Continue readingResearch into photovoltaic panels over crops
Scientists from Swansea University have developed a new tool to help identify optimal photovoltaic (PV) materials capable of maximising 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 application … Continue reading Research into photovoltaic panels over crops
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Photovoltaic: Quarterly index of subsidies and aid for renewables in Spain by SotySolar
The lack of information, the volatility of energy prices and the end of subsidies are the biggest obstacles to opting for green energy at home. According to InformeSolar, three out of four homeowners are unaware of the existence of aid and benefits for installation. 100% compatible with aid and subsidies, SotySolar offers flexible financing plans … Continue reading Photovoltaic: Quarterly index of subsidies and aid for renewables in Spain by SotySolar
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BOEM Announces Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it will conduct an offshore wind energy lease sale for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf that would require floating wind turbines.The Department of the Interior Monday will sell leases on sites for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine next month. The sale will cover … Continue reading BOEM Announces Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale
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