The Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the main photovoltaic energy business association in Spain, has today expressed its deep concern regarding the proposal of the Government of Asturias to establish minimum distance restrictions for the implementation of battery parks. According to UNEF, these restrictions, which establish distances of one kilometer from population centers and 500 meters … Continue reading The restrictions on photovoltaic energy storage in Asturias are unfounded
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Wind farm and seafood farming combined: First harvest at Kriegers Flak
With the increasing competition for space at sea, seaweed and mussel farming in the sea between the mighty offshore wind turbines will likely become reality in the future. A new study shows how it is possible to use offshore wind farms to produce food, while meeting the renewable energy needs of northern Europe. The WIN@sea research … Continue reading Wind farm and seafood farming combined: First harvest at Kriegers Flak
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Vestas: Narrowing of full-year outlook due to adjustments to planned costs in Service
Vestas narrows the financial outlook for 2024 on revenue to EUR 16.5bn-17.5bn (from EUR 16bn-18bn) and EBIT margin before special items to 4-5 percent (from 4-6 percent) based on adjustments to planned costs in the Service segment. Inflation indexation remains a key mechanism to protect profitability in the order backlog. However, adjustments to planned costs … Continue reading Vestas: Narrowing of full-year outlook due to adjustments to planned costs in Service
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Expansion of the “La Rumorosa” wind power plant in Mexico
The Baja California State Energy Commission (CEE) is working on a project to increase energy generation at the La Rumorosa 1 wind farm, with the installation of six or seven wind turbines with greater capacity than the five already installed, its director reported. General Joaquín Gutiérrez Ley. The project, which is expected to begin at … Continue reading Expansion of the “La Rumorosa” wind power plant in Mexico
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Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
Türkiye’s photovoltaic solar energy installed capacity exceeded 16,000 megawatts (MW) as of last week, accounting for 14 percent of the country’s total installed power capacity, which climbed to 111,463 MW. The installed capacity in solar energy consists of power plants in 78 of the country’s 81 provinces, while there are solar power plants with a … Continue reading Installed photovoltaic solar capacity exceeds 16,000 MW in Türkiye
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BOEM completes environmental review of US wind power plant in Maryland
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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