Vestas has received a 49 MW order from WindBauer GmbH for the Bartow Pfalz wind energy project in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Vestas will deliver six V162-7.2 MW and one V150-6.0 MW wind turbines, and the order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a long-term … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 49 MW wind energy project in Germany
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Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE advance the next generation of photovoltaics with a new solar tracker prototype
In a significant advance for the solar industry, Soltec, a leading Murcia company in the manufacture of solar trackers, has joined the prestigious Fraunhofer Institute of Solar Energy Systems ISE to develop an innovative prototype of a two-axis solar tracker intended for photovoltaic applications of concentration. This collaboration seeks to establish a new standard in … Continue reading Soltec and Fraunhofer ISE advance the next generation of photovoltaics with a new solar tracker prototype
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Acciona Energía sells hydro portfolio in Spain to Elawan Energy
ACCIONA Energía announced today that it has reached an agreement with Elawan Energy, a subsidiary of ORIX Corporation, for the sale of 100% of Acciona Saltos de Agua, S.L. group (ASA) for €287 million. The transaction perimeter is debt-free. The ASA portfolio comprises 23 fully-owned hydroelectric plants totalling 175MW of installed capacity located in the … Continue reading Acciona Energía sells hydro portfolio in Spain to Elawan Energy
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Floating photovoltaics, a new frontier
Our quest for increasingly advanced solutions to produce renewable and sustainable energy has reached a new frontier: that of the hybridization of hydropower and solar energy. The project was developed back in 2020 at our Innovation Lab in Catania, thanks to our collaboration with NRG, and then adopted at the Venaus power plant in Piedmont. … Continue reading Floating photovoltaics, a new frontier
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Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has granted the Administrative Construction Authorisation (AAC) to 283 renewables energy projects totalling 28GW that had to obtain it before July 25, in accordance with the deadlines and milestones established by Royal Decree-Law 23/2020. The projects add up to 28,123MW and their execution will … Continue reading Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
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Vestas secures 795 MW order for OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
Vestas has received a firm order for wind turbines for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, formerly Hollandse Kust West VII, in the Netherlands. Vestas will supply 53 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the assets under a 5-year comprehensive … Continue reading Vestas secures 795 MW order for OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
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RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project
“DemoSATH Lab” initiative kicks-off enhanced environmental monitoring studies to gain better knowledge about underwater noise, bird detection and the interactions of marine life with the platform. The studies will be conducted on DemoSATH, a 2 MW operational floating offshore wind turbine installed 2 miles off the Spanish coastline. The DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine has been … Continue reading RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage can stabilize the grid
There are many factors that affect the stability of an electrical network at any given time. The most common challenge is matching supply with demand. The amount of energy consumers need varies depending on the time of day and weather conditions or even a national holiday or major event. In the United States, for example, … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage can stabilize the grid
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From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain
The wind farm, which foresees the replacement of wind turbines operating since 2000, represents an investment of 34.1 million euros. The work has a maximum aid of 6.51 million, granted by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan financed by the EU. Endesa, through its renewable energy … Continue reading From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain
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Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind power is killing many birds in the US. Billions of birds likely die each year in the United States, but contrary to popular claims, wind turbines are not the main culprit. Former President Trump continually used his prominent platform to claim that wind turbines… make economic sense for part … Continue reading Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
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Ceará’s wind energy potential can supply more than 23 million homes in Brazil
Faced with an average of 2,500 hours of sunshine per year and a strong wind potential, a study carried out by ENGIE revealed that Ceará has the capacity to generate enough energy to supply electricity to more than 23 million homes. This combination of natural resources positions the state as a potential leader in the … Continue reading Ceará’s wind energy potential can supply more than 23 million homes in Brazil
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Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) company signs agreement to establish 10 GW factory in Sohar, Oman
A Chinese company specialising in production of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules has signed an agreement with Oman’s Bakarat Investment to build an advanced solar PV module and cell production facility in Suhar. Q-SUN Solar stated in a LinkedIn post that this collaboration will provide significant production support for its expansion into new international markets. ‘This … Continue reading Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) company signs agreement to establish 10 GW factory in Sohar, Oman
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Chile installs 3,962 MW of photovoltaic and 1,882 MW of wind power
Currently, there are more than 3.9 GW PV under construction in the country. 67% of Chile’s electricity generation in June was renewable and solar energy represented 15% of monthly generation.Generadoras Chile has presented its monthly bulletin corresponding to June. According to the report, the National Electric System (SEN) has a total installed capacity of 33,580 … Continue reading Chile installs 3,962 MW of photovoltaic and 1,882 MW of wind power
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Curtailment, Greece needs 7 GW of energy storage by 2030 to avoid photovoltaic cuts
Up to 20% of renewable electricity production is expected to be curtailed by 2030 in Greece if no new investments are made in energy storage. Greece is faced with ever-increasing curtailments of renewable energy production. Based on expectations from the revised National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP), an attempt will be made to deal with … Continue reading Curtailment, Greece needs 7 GW of energy storage by 2030 to avoid photovoltaic cuts
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Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant
Morocco is looking for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on an offshore wind energy project that could be the first in Africa. The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched a tender for technical assistance for the study. The preferred site is on the Atlantic Ocean … Continue reading Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant
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Photovoltaic solar power plant to be built in Negros Oriental, Philippines
A Chinese solar energy company has joined the Philippine government’s efforts to increase renewable energy supply capacity by building a photovoltaic (PV) project in Bacolod City, Negros Oriental. China Energy Engineering Group Shanxi Electric Power Engineering Co., Ltd. held a groundbreaking and mobilization ceremony for the 65 megawatt (MW) Areco solar photovoltaic power plant project … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power plant to be built in Negros Oriental, Philippines
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Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power
Saipem, an energy company traditionally focused on oil and gas contracts, sees business opportunities in low-carbon areas such as green ammonia and offshore wind. Speaking to the press following the publication of its first half results yesterday, CEO Alessandro Puliti stated that the group had recently been awarded a €250 million project for the construction … Continue reading Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power
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Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc
The US region saw 10% YoY increase to more than 37 GWdc of shipments in 2023. Global PV tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 gigawatts direct current (GWdc), reflecting a strong year for utility-scale solar in most regions across the world. The top ten vendors accounted for 90% of the global market … Continue reading Global photovoltaic (PV) tracker shipments grew by 28% in 2023 to 92 GWdc
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DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
Nine Projects Across Seven States Will Support Solar-Powered Production of Hydrogen and Lower Emissions from the Aviation, Food and Beverage, and Other Sectors. In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda , the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $33 million for nine projects across seven states to advance concentrating solar-thermal (CST) … Continue reading DOE Announces $33 Million to Deploy Solar Technologies to Decarbonize America’s Industrial Sector
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Endesa signs an agreement with Masdar for the management of its photovoltaic plants in Spain
The alliance means that Masdar will acquire a minority stake (49.99% of the share capital) of EGPE Solar, a company that brings together Endesa’s photovoltaic plants in operation in Spain, for 817 million euros. Endesa informs the market that, through its wholly owned company Enel Green Power España, it has signed an agreement with Masdar, … Continue reading Endesa signs an agreement with Masdar for the management of its photovoltaic plants in Spain
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