Ignacio Galán, Executive Chairman of Iberdrola, today held his first meeting with the Lehendakari, President of the Basque Government, Imanol Pradales, in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The meeting, at the headquarters of the Basque Government (Lehendakaritza), is part of the regular meetings between the Executive Chairman of the company and the authorities of the Basque institutions. The Executive … Continue reading The offshore wind projects won by Iberdrola this summer will mean €3B in purchases from Basque companies
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ACP Statement on Election Results
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement from ACP CEO Jason Grumet after the 2024 presidential election: “The American Clean Power Association congratulates President Trump on his hard-fought victory. ACP looks forward to working with the Trump-Vance Administration to unleash American-made energy, deliver reliable power to the grid, grow the economy, and enhance our … Continue reading ACP Statement on Election Results
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Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
New IEA report finds strong potential to deliver quality jobs and economic growth with supportive policies that unlock strategic investments in clean energy With robust policy support in place, renewable energy can become a cornerstone of Namibia’s sustainable development and economic growth, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published today. … Continue reading Harnessing Namibia’s high-quality renewable resources can accelerate the country’s socioeconomic development
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TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
The Ramal Sur hybrid plant will consist of an 85.8 MW wind farm and a 44.72 MW photovoltaic park for hybridisation with the existing Castejón 1 combined cycle thermal power plant, of 424.91 MW.The Official State Gazette (BOE) on Tuesday published the announcement by the Department of Industry and Energy of the Government Delegation in … Continue reading TotalEnergies hybrid photovoltaic and wind power at the Castejón thermal power plant
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Green Marine UK expands Environmental Monitoring service for Offshore Wind following Marine Directorate deals
Green Marine UK is scaling up its Environmental Monitoring offering for Offshore Wind to deliver ‘full-scope’ projects following a surge in contracts with Scotland’s Marine Directorate. It follows 18-months of continuous work, largely involving the collection of PAM (Passive Acoustic Monitoring) devices. Operations have lasted up to 20-days retrieving circa 40 devices over distances approaching … Continue reading Green Marine UK expands Environmental Monitoring service for Offshore Wind following Marine Directorate deals
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Swedish defence concerns over Baltic Sea offshore wind power may be resolved
The offshore wind sector has solutions that would address Swedish defence concerns, the chief executive of renewable energy group Ørsted said on Tuesday, after Sweden rejected applications to build 13 offshore wind farms in the Baltic Sea.Swedish defence minister Pal Jonson said on Monday that building wind farms in the Baltic Sea would pose defence … Continue reading Swedish defence concerns over Baltic Sea offshore wind power may be resolved
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EU Innovation Fund awards big grants to 6 innovative wind turbine factories
Last week the European Commission announced the results of the latest call of the EU Innovation Fund. For the first time the focus of the call was firmly on clean power manufacturing. 6 wind energy projects are among the winners. “The results of the latest Innovation Fund call are excellent. The European Commission has finally … Continue reading EU Innovation Fund awards big grants to 6 innovative wind turbine factories
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
End of October and beginning of November marked by rising prices in European electricity markets. In the last week of October, prices in most major European electricity markets increased compared to the previous week, with weekly averages exceeding €80/MWh. On November 4, some markets registered their highest hourly prices of the year. Photovoltaic energy reached … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of October
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Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
During this month of October, renewables have generated 15.4% more than in the same period of the previous year and have accounted for 55.9% of the monthly mix. Wind energy leads the generation structure by producing 26.3% of the national total recorded in the month of October.National electricity demand experienced an increase of 1.9% in … Continue reading Wind energy leads generation in Spain with 26.3% in October and photovoltaic reached 13.4%
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Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Third Quarter 2024
Summary: Quarterly revenue of EUR 5.2bn with an EBIT margin before special items of 4.5 percent. Order intake of 4.4 GW and combined order backlog of EUR 63.4bn. Revenue and EBIT margin guidance maintained with adjustments to Service EBIT and total investments. Lower end of the guidance range now more likely for the Group EBIT … Continue reading Vestas – Interim Financial Report, Third Quarter 2024
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Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)
The Green Pastures I and II wind farms are located in Texas and will generate approximately 1.1 TWh of renewable energy per year. SEYMUR (TEXAS), NOVEMBER 5, 2024. ACCIONA Energía has announced today the expansion of its portfolio in the United States with the acquisition of two new wind farms: Green Pastures I (150 MW) … Continue reading Acciona Energía expands its wind portfolio in the US with two new wind farms (300 MW)
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Who is behind the backlash against offshore wind in the US?
Offshore wind turbines are helping to drive the transition to clean energy, but from Donald Trump to local activists, accusations against wind turbines that they “kill whales” are the order of the day. Wind farms have been met with resistance but who’s behind the protests? When former US President Donald Trump spoke at a New … Continue reading Who is behind the backlash against offshore wind in the US?
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East China county committed to develop comprehensive green energy industry
A worker checks equipment at a workshop of a wind power equipment company in Rudong County of Nantong City, east China’s Jiangsu Province, Nov. 2, 2024. In recent years, the coastal county of Rudong has developed a comprehensive green energy industry that integrates resource development, equipment manufacturing, and full utilization. The county has established offshore … Continue reading East China county committed to develop comprehensive green energy industry
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ADB to finance wind potential assessment in Turkmenistan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is set to finance a comprehensive assessment of wind energy potential in Turkmenistan, aiming to advance the country’s renewable energy development, Trend reports via ADB. According to the information, the project will focus on identifying viable wind sites, assessing their feasibility, and providing the government with the tools and knowledge … Continue reading ADB to finance wind potential assessment in Turkmenistan
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Avangrid (Iberdrola) Secures Two Lease Areas in Gulf of Maine Floating Wind Auction
Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has secured two lease areas in the auction of sites for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Avangrid was named provisional winner of lease areas … Continue reading Avangrid (Iberdrola) Secures Two Lease Areas in Gulf of Maine Floating Wind Auction
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Saitec Offshore Technologies’ floating wind turbine prototype turns one year old
It has been more than a year since Saitec Offshore Technologies launched its floating wind turbine prototype (DemoSATH) at the BIMEP testing center on the coast of Bizkaia. And nearly two and a half years since I had the opportunity to visit it at the port of Bilbao, which we covered in edition #12 of … Continue reading Saitec Offshore Technologies’ floating wind turbine prototype turns one year old
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RWE and Rivian sign 15-year power purchase agreement for clean electricity supply from 127-megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas
RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., today announced it signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian for the electricity from an upgraded RWE wind project in West Texas. The PPA underlines RWE’s ability to support the demand for clean electricity from manufacturing, technology and other energy-intensive … Continue reading RWE and Rivian sign 15-year power purchase agreement for clean electricity supply from 127-megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas
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Romania advancing its plans for more wind energy
After 10 years of slow growth, Romania wants to boost its wind energy again. Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja summarised their plans at the Power Shift Summit in Bucharest on 29 October: onshore wind CfD auctions starting now; grid expansion underway with the support of EU funds; and the first offshore wind in the Black Sea … Continue reading Romania advancing its plans for more wind energy
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Permits in place for RWE to kick off offshore construction for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm in spring
Danish Energy Agency grants RWE offshore construction permit for 1.1 GW Thor offshore wind farm. Offshore work will begin – as planned – in spring 2025; full commissioning expected in 2027. Enough wind power electricity to supply the equivalent of more than one million Danish households. The Danish Energy Agency has granted RWE the offshore … Continue reading Permits in place for RWE to kick off offshore construction for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm in spring
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Vestas secures 50 MW wind order in Romania
Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has announced that it has secured a 50 MW supply order in Romania for 12 wind turbines. As part of Vestas’ procurement of new wind turbines in Q4 2024, an agreement has been concluded with Eolenerg Project SRL for a 50 MW wind farm in Sacele, Constanta County, south-east Romania. … Continue reading Vestas secures 50 MW wind order in Romania
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