15 states had at least 30% power from renewables in 2023. Southeastern US sees surge in photovoltaic generation. The US generated about three times as much electricity from solar, wind and geothermal resources in 2023 than it did in 2014, a decade-long stretch that also saw the percentage of national retail power sales from these … Continue reading US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014
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Cape Verde invests in wind energy and storage
In Cape Verde, the Cabeolica company has obtained approval from the authorities to expand its wind energy production capacity on the island of Santiago. The company will also invest in electricity storage. Cape Verde’s renewable energy production capacity will increase in the near future. This promise has been made by the company Cabeolica, which has … Continue reading Cape Verde invests in wind energy and storage
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Breakdown at Saudi concentrated solar power plant in Morocco costs firm $47 million
Saudi Arabian renewable energy utility ACWA Power International on Sunday reported a storage breakdown at one of the solar power plants it operates in Morocco that will cost the company an estimated $47 million. The 150-megawatt plant, part of the Noor Ouarzazate solar complex, will be forced to remain idle until November 2024, the company … Continue reading Breakdown at Saudi concentrated solar power plant in Morocco costs firm $47 million
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Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in France
Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in FranceVestas has received a 56 MW order for a wind farm in France. The contract includes the supply and installation of eighteen 4 MW platform wind turbines, including the V136-3.45 MW, V126-3.45 MW and V117-3.45 MW turbines delivered in various power optimized modes, as well … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 56 MW of wind power in France
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RWE and Ulsan City cooperate in floating offshore wind
RWE and the Ulsan Metropolitan City will cooperate on the development of floating offshore wind projects off the South Korean coast with an envisaged capacity of up to 1.5 gigawatts (GW). A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding was signed recently between RWE and Ulsan City, in support of South Korea’s Net Zero 2050 ambition. The country’s … Continue reading RWE and Ulsan City cooperate in floating offshore wind
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Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana
Significant wind power and solar energy potential and abundant biomass residues present considerable opportunities for Botswana to enhance domestic energy security and increase access to modern energy services, according to a new report published today by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). Short-to-medium term actions in the areas of policy, regulation, risk and investment can … Continue reading Indigenous Resources Key to Energy Security and Universal Access in Botswana
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Spain is the cheapest country in Europe to install a wind power plant
The Spanish wind energy sector warns: either the processing pace speeds up or we will not reach the targets set for 2030. The association disagrees with the environmental fee imposed in some Autonomous Communities, a criterion that instead of boosting the sector, hinders it even more. Capital speaks with the Asociación Empresarial Eólica (AEE), which … Continue reading Spain is the cheapest country in Europe to install a wind power plant
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Vattenfall opens Princess Ariane Wind Farm, the largest Dutch onshore wind farm
Today Vattenfall has opened the largest Dutch onshore wind farm. The former Wieringermeer wind farm was officially renamed Princess Ariane Wind Farm during an opening ceremony. It consists of 82 wind turbines and will generate renewable electricity equalling the demand of approximately 370,000 households. “Princess Ariane Wind Farm is a light house project for us … Continue reading Vattenfall opens Princess Ariane Wind Farm, the largest Dutch onshore wind farm
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France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
This week France submitted its final 2030 National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) to the European Commission. The country will aim for 33% renewable energy in its energy mix in 2030. This translates into 40% renewables in the power sector – wind energy could deliver half of this. The Plan outlines ambitious, yet realistic targets … Continue reading France submits final 2030 National Plan: what’s in it for wind energy?
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Vestas secures fourth intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
Maintaining its successful momentum with 200 MW order intake in Vietnam last year, Vestas has now secured its fourth intertidal project in the country with a 29 MW order with Sigma Engineering Joint Stock Company. The Ben Tre V1-3 wind power project will be located in Ba Tri District of Ben Tre Province in the … Continue reading Vestas secures fourth intertidal wind energy project in Vietnam
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From 0 to 15 GW by 2030: Four Reasons Why Taiwan is the Offshore Wind energy Market in Asia
After Taiwan’s President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election on Saturday 11 January, we are more confident than ever that Taiwan will continue to be a leader in the energy transition, both in Asia and globally. Three years ago, Taiwan started to transform its energy policies under a clear vision for a clean energy future from the DPP … Continue reading From 0 to 15 GW by 2030: Four Reasons Why Taiwan is the Offshore Wind energy Market in Asia
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Eni launched Kazakhstan’s largest wind power project
Italian Ambassador in Kazakhstan Pasquale D’Avino, regional Akim (Governor) Ondassyn Urazalin, Eni Executive Vice President for the Central Asia region Luca Vignathi and Kazakh Invest Deputy Chair Birzhan Kaneshev participated in the opening ceremony. “Our goal is to create comfortable conditions for doing business in the region, which will obviously allow attracting new investors into … Continue reading Eni launched Kazakhstan’s largest wind power project
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Wind power in Russia, Rosatom wind farm
The first Rosatom wind energy plant, ready to start generating electricity. The Russian nuclear power corporation Rosatom has finished building its first wind farm in the Russian Republic of Adygea in the Russian Caucasus, which is now ready to start generating electricity.The 150 megawatt Adigueya wind farm is ready to start work. This is the … Continue reading Wind power in Russia, Rosatom wind farm
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547 Energy and Enora secure 135 MW wind power Projects in Greece
547 Energy in partnership with Enora, been awarded by the RAE in Greece four 20-year PPA for 135 MW of wind energy projects located in Central Macedonia. “This is an exciting milestone for 547 Energy as it marks our entrance into the European market. We are very pleased to partner with ENORA, a leader in … Continue reading 547 Energy and Enora secure 135 MW wind power Projects in Greece
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Team Develops Floating Wind Turbine To Harvest Deep-Ocean Wind Energy
The wind over deep-sea waters offers the potential to become one of the country’s largest renewable energy sources. University of Texas at Dallas researcher Dr. Todd Griffith has spent years working on an offshore turbine design that can convert those deep-ocean winds into electricity. Recently, Griffith received a $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy … Continue reading Team Develops Floating Wind Turbine To Harvest Deep-Ocean Wind Energy
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U.S. spending bill holds win for wind energy
U.S. clean energy producers would get only some of what they hoped for under a massive U.S. spending bill unveiled late Monday, with wind developers getting more time to land a big subsidy and solar developers losing their bid to extend a key investment credit. Under the bill, wind energy projects would be able to … Continue reading U.S. spending bill holds win for wind energy
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Wind energy in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for three wind farm projects
Vestas has received a 53 MW order from Pacifico Group and Green Bear Cooperation Poland sp.z.o.o., a company of Optima Wind sp z. o. o. Group, for the wind projects Debowa Laka, Swiecie and 12 W located in Kujawsko voivodship, north-central Poland. Vestas has tailored solutions for the three projects with site-specific rotor sizes, ratings … Continue reading Wind energy in Poland, Vestas’ wind turbines for three wind farm projects
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Bluestone gets green light for 125 MW wind farm in New York
Authorities clear way for 27 wind turbines to feature at wind energy project in Broome County. The New York State Board on Electric Generation Siting and the Environment has granted approval to Bluestone Wind to build and operate a 124MW wind farm in Broome County. The siting board’s decision follows a “detailed review and robust … Continue reading Bluestone gets green light for 125 MW wind farm in New York
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Wind power industry calls for additional 7 GW of wind energy to be installed in Thailand by 2037
The prospects for wind energy are promising in Thailand, which has the technical potential for onshore wind capacity of 13-17 GW. New regulation must be put in place to pave the way for the energy transition in Thailand and address issues that will challenge project development such as clear and ambitious targets, supportive and transparent … Continue reading Wind power industry calls for additional 7 GW of wind energy to be installed in Thailand by 2037
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GWEC and OLADE team-up to drive the wind energy transition in Latin America
The Global Wind Energy Council and OLADE, the Latin American Energy Organisation, have signed a MoU to cooperate on accelerating the development of renewable energy in Latin America by addressing key challenges to the region’s energy transition. GWEC Market Intelligence sees Latin America as one of the regions globally with the highest potential for wind … Continue reading GWEC and OLADE team-up to drive the wind energy transition in Latin America
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