Nora Ventu, the company set up by the partnership between Falck Renewables and BlueFloat Energy to develop floating offshore wind farms off the Sardinian coast, has launched a consultation to provide local communities with more information on two projects to be developed in the Gulf of Cagliari. Nora Ventu, named in homage to Sardinia’s history … Continue reading Consultation launched for offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Cagliari (Italy)
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Italy will see a wind power market size of more than 20 GW in this decade
Favorable scenario for the wind energy development in Italy brings the World Wind Energy Conference to Rimini with exhibition and paper presentations Abstracts for presentation to be submitted by 15 February In Italy, the wind power share over the total renewable energy sources touches 17%, and a tremendous increase is expected in the coming years. … Continue reading Italy will see a wind power market size of more than 20 GW in this decade
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Messy permitting leads to yet another undersubscribed wind energy auction in Italy
Italy has published the results of its latest renewables auction. 3,300 MW was on offer, including non-awarded capacity from previous undersubscribed auctions. But only 975 MW of utility-scale projects were awarded, of which 392 MW were onshore wind. Yet again the lack of permitted projects led to an undersubscribed auction. The backlog of non-awarded renewables … Continue reading Messy permitting leads to yet another undersubscribed wind energy auction in Italy
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Enel is awarded 130 MW in GSE’S seventh italian tender
In the seventh round of renewable energy source (RES) tenders called by the GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici – Energy Service Provider) – from the “auctions” and “registers” quotas – Enel Green Power Italia and Enel Produzione have been awarded 129.6* MW split between new renewable capacity and refurbishment of hydropower plants already in service. Of … Continue reading Enel is awarded 130 MW in GSE’S seventh italian tender
Continue reading97.2 MW of repowering and greenfield wind power awarded in seventh RES auction
ERG was awarded a 20-year tariff on 97.2 MW of new wind capacity as part of the seventh auction called by Gestore dei Servizi Elettrici. Specifically, this concerns the repowering project in Camporeale and the greenfield project in Roccapalumba, both in Sicily, for which ERG obtained the Single Authorisations on 22 September and 4 October … Continue reading 97.2 MW of repowering and greenfield wind power awarded in seventh RES auction
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EDP Renewables starts two wind farms with 70 MW in Italy
These are Monte Mattina and Sant’Alessandro wind farms, with an installed capacity of 25 MW and 45 MW respectively. EDP Renewables (Euronext: EDPR), the world’s fourth largest renewable energy producer, has started operation of the 25 MW Monte Mattina and 45 MW Sant’Alessandro wind farms. The projects will contribute to the reduction of approximately 86,000 … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts two wind farms with 70 MW in Italy
Continue readingRWE to build another onshore wind farm in Italy
Following its success in the Italian onshore auction, RWE is to build its 17th wind farm in Italy. The future 25.2-megawatt wind farm will be located in Sicily, where RWE already operates four wind farms. The Italian government has granted a bilateral contract for difference (CfD) for the onshore project Selinus. RWE is constructing six … Continue reading RWE to build another onshore wind farm in Italy
Continue readingItaly receives 64 expressions of interest for offshore wind farms
Italy said on Friday it had received 64 expressions of interest to build offshore wind farms following a tender launched by the ecology transition ministry. Italy is keen to boost the development of offshore wind energy plants to help reach climate goals at a time when concern over damage to the landscape is slowing down … Continue reading Italy receives 64 expressions of interest for offshore wind farms
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Vestas wins 42 MW order for a repowering project in Italy
Vestas has received a 42 MW order for the repowering of the Monreale Partinico wind park, located in Sicily, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of ten V136-4.2 MW wind turbines, that will replace the site’s current 19 V52-850 kW turbines. Vestas will also service the wind park through a multi-year Active Output … Continue reading Vestas wins 42 MW order for a repowering project in Italy
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Enel Green Power launches “Scelta Rinnovabile” (Renewable Choice) to accelerate the energy transition in Italy
Enel Green Power launches “Scelta Rinnovabile” (Renewable Choice), an onlinecrowdfundinginitiative that allows all citizens to take part in the investment to build new renewable plants in Italy, in order to support the country’s energy transition towards more sustainable energy sources, directly involving the local areas that host the plants. By taking part in the initiative … Continue reading Enel Green Power launches “Scelta Rinnovabile” (Renewable Choice) to accelerate the energy transition in Italy
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Fincantieri and Enel Green Power Italia sign green hydrogen agreement
The definition of an integrated solution for the production, supply, management and use of green hydrogen for port areas and long-range maritime transport: this is the objective of the memorandum of understanding signed by Fincantieri and Enel Green Power Italia. The two companies intend to exploit their expertise and know-how in their respective sectors to … Continue reading Fincantieri and Enel Green Power Italia sign green hydrogen agreement
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Nordex receives orders for 55 MW of wind power in Italy
The Nordex Group has received orders for the supply of two wind farms with Delta4000 turbines for a total of 54.9 MW in Italy. For a 26.1 MW project, the Nordex Group is supplying five N149 / 5.X turbines, and a further six N133 / 4.8 turbines will be installed in a second 28.8 MW … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 55 MW of wind power in Italy
Continue readingItaly needs a simplification decree to accelerate wind power
SolarPower Europe, WindEurope, ANEV, ANIE Rinnovabili, Elettricità Futura and Italia Solare have called on the Italian Government to adopt an ambitious Simplification Decree to speed up the deployment of renewables in the country. Italy needs to add at least 7 GW of renewable capacity every year to meet its targets under the Green Deal. Italy’s … Continue reading Italy needs a simplification decree to accelerate wind power
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How a 3D printer brought a modern solution to the centuries-old history of Italian geothermal power
What do geothermal power, a 3D printer, and the circular economy have in common? They are the components of a success story that recently involved Enel’s Santa Barbara metallurgy labs in Cavriglia, near Arezzo, as part of our flagship Geyser project. This project is dedicated to geothermal energy, one of the renewable sources that has … Continue reading How a 3D printer brought a modern solution to the centuries-old history of Italian geothermal power
Continue readingVestas wins first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Italy
Italian engineering and construction company SIMIC Spa has placed an order for 30 MW for the Fiurme Santo wind farm, which will be located in Porto Torres in Sardinia, Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.0 MW wind turbines, as well as a 21-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins first order for EnVentus wind turbines in Italy
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Enel Green Power Italia commissions a 14.4 MW wind farm in Partanna, Sicily
The wind farm will produce around 40 GWh/year from renewable sources while avoiding the emission of about 18,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere every year. Enel Green Power Italia commissions the Partanna wind farm in Sicily. The facility is located in Contrada Magaggiari, in the province of Trapani, and has six 2.4 MW wind … Continue reading Enel Green Power Italia commissions a 14.4 MW wind farm in Partanna, Sicily
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EDP Renewables starts operation of Serracapriola wind farm in Italy
It is one of the first wind farms of the Italian auction held in October 2019 to be connected to the grid. It has seven wind turbines and an installed capacity of 28 MW. With the commissioning of this project, EDPR’s operational capacity in Italy rises to 299 MW. EDP Renováveis, SA (“EDPR”), global leader in … Continue reading EDP Renewables starts operation of Serracapriola wind farm in Italy
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Goldwind implements its first wind energy project in Italy
Goldwind’s Alcamo II wind farm in Italy has been completed. This is the first global cooperation project between Goldwind and RWE (Rhein Energy Group), which will provide Italian Sofidel Group with green and clean energy. Thanks to Goldwind’s rich experience in international projects, Alcamo II was completed on schedule with high standards under the circumstances … Continue reading Goldwind implements its first wind energy project in Italy
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New RWE onshore wind farm in Italy produces green electricity for Sofidel
Long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) decisive lever for RWE’s 13.6 megawatt wind powe project in Sicily.Sofidel will be the sole corporate off-taker contracting 26 gigawatt hours per yearGreen energy from Alcamo II contributes to Italian Sofidel Group, one of the leading companies in tissue paper production, achieving its sustainability goals: 40% emissions per ton of … Continue reading New RWE onshore wind farm in Italy produces green electricity for Sofidel
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Siemens Gamesa boosts its presence in Italy with 97 MW of wind energy
Siemens Gamesa will increase its wind energy capacity in Italy after reaching agreements with several customers to install four wind farms in the south of the country for a combined 97 MW. Siemens Gamesa currently has over 2 GW of installed capacity in the country. The company signed two contracts with Alerion Clean Power, which … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa boosts its presence in Italy with 97 MW of wind energy
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