The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced July 29 that it has completed reviewing an environmental impact statement for US Wind’s proposed wind farm project off the coast of Maryland. US Wind is seeking approval for its proposed Maryland offshore wind project, which includes three planned phases. Two of those phases, MarWin and Momentum Wind, … Continue reading BOEM completes environmental review of US wind power plant in Maryland
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Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in H1 2024
JinkoSolar, Trina Solar, JA Solar and Longi Solar, have achieved a total shipment of over 140GW in the first half of 2024, 52% of the market share, while the total volume for top 10 is above 225GW, taking 82% of the market, which is lower than that of the first quarter, according to the latest … Continue reading Top photovoltaic (PV) module suppliers by shipment in H1 2024
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More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels delivered to Ukrainian hospitals
More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels have already been delivered to hospitals throughout Ukraine. This was stated by the Deputy Minister of Energy, Svitlana Hrynchuk. “On the other hand, thanks to the support of the energy sector, we are implementing a donation program for hospitals throughout Ukraine, we have already received more than 6,000 solar … Continue reading More than 6,000 photovoltaic energy panels delivered to Ukrainian hospitals
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Wind power company Vestas will invest in the production of more modern wind turbines in Brazil
Vestas announced an investment of 130 million reais (about 23.6 million dollars) in the expansion of its factory in the Brazilian state of Ceará (northeast) to produce a more modern and powerful wind turbine model. Vestas, a world leader in the manufacturing of wind turbines, announced that it will produce the V163 model in Brazil, … Continue reading Wind power company Vestas will invest in the production of more modern wind turbines in Brazil
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The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Fifteen years ago, when the massive investment in solar and wind energy generation projects began to replace those produced with fossil fuels, it was not anticipated that their production would be greater than the storage and transmission capacity that the country has. The consequence: today part of a valuable cargo coming from the north and … Continue reading The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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Peru inaugurates the 97 MWp Matarani photovoltaic plant
The Chilean company Grupo JR Ortiz has announced the connection of the 97 MWp plant that it has built in the Peruvian desert of Mollendo, in the department of Arequipa, presented as “the third largest renewable installation in the country.” This is the first photovoltaic plant in Peru built by the company that has its … Continue reading Peru inaugurates the 97 MWp Matarani photovoltaic plant
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Vestas wins order for 41 MW of wind energy in Spain
Vestas has received an order for 41 MW for the Barranco del Agua II and Carrugueiro wind farms in Spain. The order is being placed by Green Mind Ventures, part of GreenVolt, and includes the supply and installation of six V163-4.5 MW and three V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 20-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 41 MW of wind energy in Spain
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CIP project with 730 MW of photovoltaic, 898 MW of wind power and 500 MW of hydrogen in Teruel
The Catalina project that CIP promotes in the province of Teruel includes 7 wind farms, 6 photovoltaic parks, their evacuation infrastructure to the green hydrogen production plant, and the 400 kV connection line. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), the Danish fund that will build the Maestrazgo Cluster, has estimated the number of trees that will be … Continue reading CIP project with 730 MW of photovoltaic, 898 MW of wind power and 500 MW of hydrogen in Teruel
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OX2 sells 99 MW wind farm in Romania for 2.5 billion SEK
OX2 has closed an agreement to sell a 99.2 MW onshore wind project in Romania to Nala Renewables, a joint venture between IFM Investors and Trafigura. The agreement includes construction of the wind farm and the contract value is 2.48 billion SEK*. The project is located in the Eastern part of Romania and will consist of 16 … Continue reading OX2 sells 99 MW wind farm in Romania for 2.5 billion SEK
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US community photovoltaic market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029
7.3 gigawatts direct current (GWdc) of total new community solar installations are expected to come online in existing state markets by 2029 in the US, according to the latest report released by Wood Mackenzie in collaboration with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA). Cumulative national community solar installations will break 14 GWdc by 2029. … Continue reading US community photovoltaic market to break 14 GWdc of cumulative capacity by 2029
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Acciona Energía’s photovoltaic solar project in Cebú, awarded ‘Green Lane’ status by the Philippines board of investments
ACCIONA Energía has announced today that it has been awarded the ‘green lane’ status by the Board of Investments (BOI) in the Philippines for the Daanbantayan Photovoltaic Project (150MW), currently under development in the Island of Cebu. The ‘green lane’ privilege is granted to investments that are considered strategic for the country, expediting permitting process … Continue reading Acciona Energía’s photovoltaic solar project in Cebú, awarded ‘Green Lane’ status by the Philippines board of investments
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China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories
On a vast salt pan in Yinggehai Town, located in Ledong Li Autonomous County of Hainan Province in Southern China, a massive array of 434,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels generates a continuous supply of clean energy. This is the largest centralized PV base in Hainan. The recently completed facility can generate about 720 million kilowatt-hours of … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories
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Vestas wins 99 MW wind power project in Romania
Vestas has received an order for 99 MW from OX2 for an undisclosed wind energy project in Romania. Vestas will deliver 16 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. The order also includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 35-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas wins 99 MW wind power project in Romania
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Nordex receives orders for 57 MW of wind power in France
Orders also include Premium Service for the maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years after their commissioning in autumn 2025. In Centre-Val-de-Loire, four N149/5.X wind turbines are being installed on 105-metre-high steel tube towers in a 22.8 MW wind farm. For a 34.4 MW wind farm in Hauts de France, the Nordex Group will … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 57 MW of wind power in France
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Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind industry. The heavy lift cargo drone will transport cargo from … Continue reading Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm
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Clean Energy Industry to Power Economic Growth with $500 Billion in New Investments, 100K New Manufacturing Jobs
A new report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) shows that, in the last two years, the U.S. clean energy industry has announced $500 billion in new investments, spurring the American economy and creating tens of thousands of new jobs. ACP’s 2024 Clean Energy Investing in America report finds that the industry … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry to Power Economic Growth with $500 Billion in New Investments, 100K New Manufacturing Jobs
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Vestas wins order for 144 MW of wind energy in South Africa
Renewable energy producer African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has placed an order for 144 MW for the Khangela Emoyeni wind farm, to be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 32 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 144 MW of wind energy in South Africa
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EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain
EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in SpainThe loan will support the design, construction, and operation of 5 new solar photovoltaic plants with an installed capacity of 240 MW in the regions of Castilla León and Extremadura.The project contributes to consolidate the EIB’s position as … Continue reading EIB signs €50 million green loan with Matrix Renewables to deploy 5 new solar photovoltaic plants in Spain
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Global investment in photovoltaics will exceed $500 billion by 2024
The International Energy Agency projects that photovoltaic solar energy will attract more investment than all other sources of electricity generation combined. Global energy spending is expected to surpass $3 trillion for the first time this year. This year’s edition of the World Energy Investment provides a full update on the investment picture in 2023 and … Continue reading Global investment in photovoltaics will exceed $500 billion by 2024
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Taiwan awards 2.7GW in offshore wind energy tender
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has awarded five wind farm projects totalling 2.7GW with capacity allocations in its latest round 3.2 offshore auction. According to the list of awards released by the MOEA, the selected projects include local developer Shinfox’s 700MW Youde; Synera Renewable Energy Group’s (SRE) 800MW Formosa 6; Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ 600MW … Continue reading Taiwan awards 2.7GW in offshore wind energy tender
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