Vestas has inaugurated a new production line for the V236-15.0 MW blades at its plant in Taranto, Italy. This is an interesting move, as the blade molds were developed at Vestas’ Lem factory, and the first 115.5 m prototypes were manufactured at Vestas’ offshore blade factory in Nakskov. As a result of this new production … Continue reading Vestas inaugurates a manufacturing line for V236-15.0 wind turbine blades in Taranto, Italy
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EU Recovery money boosts wind manufacturing in Italy
Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing capacity is ramping up to meet the EU climate and energy security targets. This week Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas inaugurated a new production line for offshore wind blades in Taranto, Italy. The factory expansion will produce state of the art 15 MW offshore wind blades. It will create 1,300 additional … Continue reading EU Recovery money boosts wind manufacturing in Italy
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Iberdrola joins forces with Italian steel giant Acciaierie Venete to provide it with photovoltaic electricity
Iberdrola, a global leader in the renewable energy sector, and Acciaierie Venete Spa, one of the main players in the European steel market, announce the signing of a multi-year Off-site Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a capacity of 12MW. The agreement provides for the supply of green energy from one of the Iberdrola photovoltaic plants, … Continue reading Iberdrola joins forces with Italian steel giant Acciaierie Venete to provide it with photovoltaic electricity
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Goldwind to supply wind turbines for 30 MW wind farm in Italy
Chinese wind turbine manufacturers are making inroads into Europe, as they have already done with photovoltaics and electric vehicles.Goldwind will supply seven GW155-4.2 wind turbines to the Alerion-backed Foggia wind farm. Generai, a subsidiary of Alerion Clean Power, has signed a wind turbine supply contract with Goldwind for a wind farm in Italy. The Beijing-based … Continue reading Goldwind to supply wind turbines for 30 MW wind farm in Italy
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EDP Renewables connects its largest photovoltaic PV) project in Italy to the grid
EDPR’s second utility-scale solar PV project in Italy, “Campo Agrosolare Tuscia 15,” marks a key milestone in the company’s mission to diversify renewable energy production and accelerate the electrification of economies in all its markets. EDP Renewables has connected its largest utility-scale solar project in Italy to the grid, furthering the company’s efforts to diversify … Continue reading EDP Renewables connects its largest photovoltaic PV) project in Italy to the grid
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An Italian winery installed photovoltaic solar panels on its vineyards and found that they improve wine quality
Photovoltaic solar panels on vineyards are revolutionizing wine production, improving quality and protecting the environment! Agrivoltaics was already establishing itself as a great promise for both agriculture and the renewable energy sector. What was not yet known is that this technology could also bring benefits to wine production.The Svolta winery, located in the Puglia region … Continue reading An Italian winery installed photovoltaic solar panels on its vineyards and found that they improve wine quality
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Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
The wind farm will consist of 10 MySE 3.0-135 wind turbines, totaling 30 MW. Recently, in edition #85, we discussed how Mingyang was getting closer to entering the European offshore wind sector. Luxcara, a German developer, had chosen the Chinese manufacturer as its preferred supplier for a 296 MW wind farm in German waters. However, … Continue reading Mingyang signs an agreement with an Italian developer for 2.8 GW of floating wind power
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2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy
2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy, with numbers confirming sustained growth, even if with some fluctuations compared to previous months. In July, 512 MW of new PV capacity was installed, bringing the total since the beginning of the year to 3,853 MW. These data reflect the country’s commitment to … Continue reading 2024 is proving to be a significant year for photovoltaics in Italy
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Italy-China: an agreement signed between Bee Solar and Huasun for cooperation in photovoltaic
It was signed today at Palazzo Piacentini in the presence of the Minister of Business and Made in Italy, Adolfo Urso, a memorandum of understanding between the Italian company Bee Solar and the Chinese Huasun to start strategic cooperation in the photovoltaic industry. The agreement – according to a note – falls within the scope … Continue reading Italy-China: an agreement signed between Bee Solar and Huasun for cooperation in photovoltaic
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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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Enel Green Power puts into operation northern Italy’s largest photovoltaic plant in Trino, leading the energy transition
An innovative energy transition and redevelopment project has been successfully completed with the full support of the local authorities and community: Trino, in the province of Vercelli, in the Piedmont region, is now home to the largest operating solar farm in northern Italy. The project, implemented on the site by Enel Green Power, involved the … Continue reading Enel Green Power puts into operation northern Italy’s largest photovoltaic plant in Trino, leading the energy transition
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The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
The folks at Aegir Insights always bring interesting maps and analytics about the offshore wind market. After the impressive results of the 250 MW French offshore wind auction, with a PPA of €86/MWh indexed, Aegir Insights wonders which will be the next markets and areas in southern Europe. The following map shows the areas of … Continue reading The potential of floating wind energy in southern Europe
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EU approves Italian subsidies for offshore wind, innovative renewables
The scheme, which will run until end 2028, will support the construction of new plants running on innovative technologies. The European Commission has approved an Italian state aid scheme for nearly 4.6 gigawatt (GW) of new capacity for electricity from renewable energy sources, including offshore wind power projects, Brussels said on Tuesday. The scheme, which … Continue reading EU approves Italian subsidies for offshore wind, innovative renewables
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Wind power for Italy: RWE to build 53-MW wind farm
Mondonuovo wind farm located in Apulia region. Nine 5.9-megawatts wind turbines to supply 55,000 Italian homes; commissioning planned in 2025. Following the construction start of San Severo at the end of 2023, RWE has started the construction of another wind farm in Apulia region in south-east Italy. In total, an average of 150 RWE colleagues … Continue reading Wind power for Italy: RWE to build 53-MW wind farm
Continue readingItaly’s photovoltaic solar power capacity rises to 32 GW
Italy’s solar PV capacity increased by 1.7 gigawatts (GW) in the first quarter to 32 GW thanks to an increase in the development of large projects, the country’s photovoltaic sector association reported on Monday. Energy from new solar projects with a size of more than 1 megawatt (MW) each increased by 373% in the quarter … Continue reading Italy’s photovoltaic solar power capacity rises to 32 GW
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Iberdrola will supply photovoltaic energy to Bayer in Italy
Iberdrola and German pharmaceutical giant Bayer have extended their partnership, signing a green power purchase agreement (PPA) in Italy for 11 years from January 2025, for a total of 33 GWh over the period. The agreement expands the international alliance between Bayer and Iberdrola, adding to existing agreements between the two companies in Spain and … Continue reading Iberdrola will supply photovoltaic energy to Bayer in Italy
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Agricultural decree: photovoltaic projects at risk in Italy
The decree directly contradicts the guidelines of the Decree of Suitable Areas, whose publication was expected in June 2022, and the National Integrated Energy Climate Plan (PNIEC). If the Agriculture Decree were approved without modifications, the objective of developing photovoltaic energy would become unattainable. Blocking these projects would not only prevent environmental goals from being … Continue reading Agricultural decree: photovoltaic projects at risk in Italy
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RWE starts construction of its first photovoltaic plant in Italy
RWE has started the construction of its first solar plant in Italy. Bosco, an 8.3 megawatt (MWac) ground-mounted solar plant, will be installed in Partinico Municipality near Palermo, Sicily. On a 16-hectare site, around 15,000 bifacial modules1 will have the capacity to generate enough green electricity to supply the equivalent of 7,000 Italian homes. Commissioning … Continue reading RWE starts construction of its first photovoltaic plant in Italy
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Vestas wins an order for 81 MW of wind power in Italy
The Italian renewable energy producer Edison Rinnovabili has placed an order for 81 MW for the repowering of the Roio del Sangro, Monteferrante Guado, Monteferrante Casone and Montazzoli wind farms, in Abruzzo, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 18 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year operation and maintenance service … Continue reading Vestas wins an order for 81 MW of wind power in Italy
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Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea
A 540 megawatt (MW) hybrid floating wind and photovoltaic floating wind farm will be developed off the southern coast of Italy in the Ionian Sea. Dutch-Norwegian solar company SolarDuck, Italian investment fund Arrow Capital and Italian developer New Developments are jointly developing the Corigliano project, which will be in the Gulf of Taranto, off the … Continue reading Italy is installing a large floating hybrid photovoltaic and wind power plant in the sea
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