Due to its ability to decarbonise hard-to-abate sectors such as heavy industry, chemicals, shipping and aviation, renewables-based or green hydrogen could play a pivotal role in limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. In the industrial sectors, in particular, green hydrogen will be an essential feedstock for the production of green ammonia, methanol and steel. These … Continue reading Standardisation and Certification to Drive International Markets for Green Hydrogen Derivatives
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Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Montenegro for 55 MW
Nordex has received its first order from Montenegro. The utility company EPCG – Elektroprivreda Crne Gore has ordered eight N163/6.X wind turbines. The contract also includes the Premium Service for the maintenance of the systems for a period of 25 years. The Delta4000 series wind turbines are intended for the 55 MW Gvozd wind farm … Continue reading Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Montenegro for 55 MW
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Ørsted brings in Cathay Life Insurance as investor in Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Cathay Life Insurance, the leading insurance company in Taiwan, and its affiliate Cathay Wind Power Holdings Co., Ltd, under which Cathay Life Insurance will acquire a 50 % ownership share of Ørsted’s 583 MW Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm. Ørsted will continue to own the remaining 50 % … Continue reading Ørsted brings in Cathay Life Insurance as investor in Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of December
December starts with the highest prices of the year for TTF gas and some European electricity markets. In the first week of December, weekly prices in most major European electricity markets continued to exceed €100/MWh. During weekdays, prices were higher than in the previous week, with France, Italy and Belgium reaching their highest values of … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of December
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U.S. anti-dumping ruling challenges Southeast Asian Photovoltaic
U.S. Department of Commerce issued preliminary findings in the antidumping duty investigations of cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam On November 29, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) issued a preliminary ruling on the anti-dumping (AD) investigation of crystalline cells from Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam, announcing the dumping rates for each exporter/producer. This … Continue reading U.S. anti-dumping ruling challenges Southeast Asian Photovoltaic
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EDP begins construction of its first stand-alone storage project in Europe
The 50 MW capacity battery to be installed in Kent, England, will support the stability of the British grid as more renewable energy projects come onstream in the country. Through EDP Renewables, EDP has already secured more than 130 MW of capacity in storage projects in Europe. EDP Renewables has started the construction of its … Continue reading EDP begins construction of its first stand-alone storage project in Europe
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18,550 MW of photovoltaic and wind energy to be added to Egypt’s grid by 2030
The Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority published a report on its official website showing statistics on the private sector’s participation in implementing electricity generation projects from photovoltaic and wind energy with a total capacity of 18,550 megawatts by the year 2030. The report indicates that new wind energy power plants are scheduled to be … Continue reading 18,550 MW of photovoltaic and wind energy to be added to Egypt’s grid by 2030
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EDP Renewables strengthens its photovoltaic portfolio in Italy by connecting an additional 100 MWp to the grid
The company continues to build its presence in renewables in Italy by adding two new projects that will be able to power jointly the equivalent of close to 60,000 homes, thus avoiding annually 67,000 tons of CO2 emissions. EDP Renewables has connected two additional large-scale solar plant to the grid in Italy, reinforcing its commitment … Continue reading EDP Renewables strengthens its photovoltaic portfolio in Italy by connecting an additional 100 MWp to the grid
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RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind
Back to previous page RWE Offshore Wind GmbH RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind Essen/Geertruidenberg, 10 December 2024 RWE and TotalEnergies have selected the port of Eemshaven in the northern Dutch province of Groningen as the base for turbine assembly and construction work … Continue reading RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind
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UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
2024 is set to be the first full year where UK low-carbon renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels, with wind power close to becoming the single largest source of UK power for the first time. This report reviews power generation statistics for the UK across 2024. It is based on 11 months (Jan-Nov 2024) … Continue reading UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
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Recurrent Energy Signs 300 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Major U.S. Tech Company in Spain
Recurrent Energy, a Canadian Solar subsidiary, has signed a 10-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with a major U.S. technology company for renewable energy from the Tordesillas solar PV project in Spain. The project, located in Valladolid, has an installed capacity of 300 MWp and is expected to be operational by 2026. The project will generate … Continue reading Recurrent Energy Signs 300 MW Power Purchase Agreement with Major U.S. Tech Company in Spain
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Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
The 21 MW Siemens Gamesa offshore prototype has been an open secret for months. In fact, back in April, in issue #77, we reviewed all the public information available about this prototype, on which SGRE has not yet made a single public announcement or statement. Rumors about this turbine began circulating thanks to documentation published … Continue reading Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
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Iberdrola gets the green light to install the largest wind farm in Portugal
Iberdrola has obtained the production license from the Portuguese Directorate General of Energy and Geology (DGEG), which is another step towards the construction of the largest wind farm in Portugal. This project, located in the districts of Vila Real and Braga, in northern Portugal, and with a total investment of close to 350 million euros, … Continue reading Iberdrola gets the green light to install the largest wind farm in Portugal
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New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today released an analysis highlighting how recent significant additions of energy storage capacity over the past year in Texas has resulted in lower energy costs for consumers, the ability to avoid conservation appeals, and has enabled the power grid to better navigate extreme weather events. Key findings include: ERCOT … Continue reading New Analysis Shows Energy Storage Keeps Costs Low and Power Reliable in Texas
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Enel inaugurates 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Colombia
Enel Colombia, the Colombian subsidiary of Italian renewable energy group Enel Green Power, has started commercial operations of a 370 MW solar photovoltaic project. Located in the northern department of Atlántico, Enel said the Guayepo I and II project is the largest operational photovoltaic site in the country. It surpasses another Enel Colombia photovoltaic plant, … Continue reading Enel inaugurates 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Colombia
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Goldwind completes installation of wind turbines at Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile
Chinese wind energy companies continue their expansion into new markets such as Chile and Brazil.Goldwind announced the completion of the installation of 57 wind turbines of 165 GW and 6.0 MW at the Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The 342 MW wind project, located in the Antofagasta region, is the first … Continue reading Goldwind completes installation of wind turbines at Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile
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Spain approves 7 photovoltaic projects in the first week of December, almost all hybrid, for 482.5 MW
The Official State Gazette for the first week of December contains announcements for 7 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 482.5 MW, including 164 MWp from Statkraft.Application for a declaration of public utility for the Cañuelo II photovoltaic plant project, of 23 MW, in the municipality of Los Barrios (Cádiz), promoted by Capital Dynamics. Request for … Continue reading Spain approves 7 photovoltaic projects in the first week of December, almost all hybrid, for 482.5 MW
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France Reaches 23.7 GW of Photovoltaic Solar Power
France is among the top nations for significant growth in solar energy generation in recent years, and that continued in the third quarter. The Ministry of Ecological Transition has shared the most recent data from its third-quarter (Q3) 2024 solar photovoltaic energy dashboard. “As of September 30, 2024, [power from solar PV parks] reached 23.7 … Continue reading France Reaches 23.7 GW of Photovoltaic Solar Power
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China expands investments in wind, hydropower and photovoltaic (PV) energy amid global economic slowdown
In response to the global economic slowdown, China has stepped up its investments in green energy, with a new focus on solar PV, wind and hydropower developments. On December 6, 2024, the Chinese government announced that it would allocate an additional $30 billion to renewable energy projects over the next five years, as part of … Continue reading China expands investments in wind, hydropower and photovoltaic (PV) energy amid global economic slowdown
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MIT Study Finds Detailed Data Can Optimize Solar and Wind Farm Locations for Greater Efficiency
While building a new solar or wind farm may seem like a decision resting solely in the hands of developers and utilities, it turns out that regional planning with a specific set of data can dramatically change the efficiency and economic viability of renewable energy operations. According to a new study published in Cell Reports … Continue reading MIT Study Finds Detailed Data Can Optimize Solar and Wind Farm Locations for Greater Efficiency
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