Rosatom Renewable Energy, the wind energy division of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, has signed an investment agreement with the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan to build and operate a 100 MW wind farm in the village of Kok-Moinok, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The agreement was formalized by Taalaibek Ibraev, Minister of Energy … Continue reading Rosatom to build 100 MW wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan
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Vestas secures 108 MW wind order in Australia
Vestas has secured a new order in Australia as part of its Q4 order, in partnership with Bright Energy Investments and Synergy for the Warradarge Stage Two wind farm. The project will feature 30 V136-3.6 MW wind turbines, delivering a total capacity of 108 MW. Vestas will also provide a 30-year Active Output Management (AOM) … Continue reading Vestas secures 108 MW wind order in Australia
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Algeria is considering installing 1,000 megawatts of wind power as part of the expansion of renewable energy
The Algerian Ministry of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy is studying the launch of a 1,000-megawatt wind power project, after a recent study revealed that Algeria has “considerable potential” in this field, Noureddine Yassaa, State Secretary for Renewable Energy, said on Wednesday in Algiers. During a speech at the 2nd international workshop on renewable energy, … Continue reading Algeria is considering installing 1,000 megawatts of wind power as part of the expansion of renewable energy
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Vestas secures 315 MW order for offshore wind power project in Japan
Vestas has received a 315 MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita offshore wind farm in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The project is being developed by Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC., a consortium consisting of JERA Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Tohoku EPCO) and ITOCHU Corp. … Continue reading Vestas secures 315 MW order for offshore wind power project in Japan
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Spain has 29 projects from the EU Innovation Fund, with more than 1,286 million in aid
Spain has a total of 29 projects awarded under the EU Innovation Fund, linked to a volume of aid of 1,286 million euros, making it the country with the most beneficiary projects. The projects, widely distributed geographically, will be developed in very diverse sectors, such as the manufacture of photovoltaic modules and wind turbines, the … Continue reading Spain has 29 projects from the EU Innovation Fund, with more than 1,286 million in aid
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Argentina: historic record in wind power with 68 wind farms in operation
Wind farms in Argentina. Although the history of wind farms in Argentina has several decades already, its boom began about 10 years ago, with the help of the RenovAr program. To date, throughout the country, there are 68 wind farms in operation. And, last month they contributed a record generation of 2,249 GW/h. According to … Continue reading Argentina: historic record in wind power with 68 wind farms in operation
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Chinese wind power projects illuminate Uzbek homes
In today’s world, green has become the defining color of the New Era in China, with green development emerging as a significant feature of Chinese modernization. Green development, which seeks to promote harmony between humanity and nature while maximizing economic and social benefits with minimal resource consumption, has now become a global consensus. China is … Continue reading Chinese wind power projects illuminate Uzbek homes
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Vestas secures 99 MW order for wind power repowering at Molar de Molinar and Isabela wind farms in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
Iberdrola has placed a 99 MW order for the repowering of the Molar de Molinar and Isabela wind farms, located in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The contracts include the supply and installation of 11 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines and 11 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines respectively, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management (AOM 4000) service … Continue reading Vestas secures 99 MW order for wind power repowering at Molar de Molinar and Isabela wind farms in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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Batteries set to drive rapid photovoltaic growth
Chemical battery storage, led by lithium, has made such significant strides in terms of cost, capacity and technology that batteries are now positioned to accelerate our already exponential photovoltaic solar growth. “But what happens when the sun goes down?” This age-old refrain now has a definitive answer: “Batteries take over.” Throughout 2023 and 2024, lithium-based … Continue reading Batteries set to drive rapid photovoltaic growth
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Electricity access continues to improve in 2024 – after first global setback in decades
People without access to electricity declined in 2023, a trend set to continue in 2024 The IEA’s latest data show the number of people without access to electricity declined by more than 10 million from over 760 million in 2022 to below 750 million in 2023. This follows a period of stagnation and setbacks in … Continue reading Electricity access continues to improve in 2024 – after first global setback in decades
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Wind power and photovoltaic solar energy overtakes thermal power in China’s coal-rich Inner Mongolia
The installed new energy capacity, which includes wind power and photovoltaic solar energy, in North China’s coal-rich Inner Mongolia autonomous region has surpassed 120 million kilowatts, exceeding the region’s installed thermal power capacity for the first time. Inner Mongolia has achieved this milestone one year ahead of schedule, most recently having connected a 1-million-kilowatt photovoltaic … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic solar energy overtakes thermal power in China’s coal-rich Inner Mongolia
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EBRD supports the largest onshore wind project in Africa
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is promoting renewable energy and low?carbon technologies in Egypt by arranging a syndicated loan worth US$ 275 million for the construction and operation of the largest wind farm in Africa. The US$ 275 million syndicated loan to Suez Wind consists of a US$ 200 million A loan … Continue reading EBRD supports the largest onshore wind project in Africa
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Iberdrola completes merger with Avangrid
Iberdrola today completed its merger with US subsidiary Avangrid after acquiring the 18.4% of the shares it did not already control. Avangrid shareholders will receive $35.75 per share, and the company will be delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. The operation was completed after the green light was given by the Federal Energy Regulatory … Continue reading Iberdrola completes merger with Avangrid
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Masdar expands photovoltaic and wind power portfolio in Europe
Masdar has acquired Saeta Yield and partnered with Endesa S.A. in Spain. UAE’s clean energy leader has acquired Saeta, an established renewables platform with an operating portfolio of 745MW of predominantly wind assets, and a 1.6GW development pipeline in Spain and Portugal, for an enterprise value of €1.2 billion.Masdar is also partnering with Endesa in … Continue reading Masdar expands photovoltaic and wind power portfolio in Europe
Continue readingThe new capacity market, key to battery deployment in Spain
The new capacity market aims to guarantee the security of electricity supply and promote the development of key technologies such as batteries. This market provides a stable source of revenue for energy storage projects, essential for the transition to a more renewable and flexible system. The capacity market is emerging as an essential tool to … Continue reading The new capacity market, key to battery deployment in Spain
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Wind energy takes center stage in the second-to-last week of 2024 and, together with lower demand, drives down electricity market prices across Europe
In the penultimate week of 2024, prices in the main European electricity markets fell, after several weeks of increases. This fall was favored by increased wind energy production and lower electricity demand, associated with cooler temperatures. In addition, solar photovoltaic energy production increased in several markets, and again broke records for a December day in … Continue reading Wind energy takes center stage in the second-to-last week of 2024 and, together with lower demand, drives down electricity market prices across Europe
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Another US offshore wind farm approved as Trump threatens offshore wind
The wind farm is owned by EDP Renewables and Engie.On Friday, US regulators approved the 11th offshore wind farm in the United States. The 2.4 GW Southcoast Wind project, to be built off the coasts of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has been approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The project plans involve … Continue reading Another US offshore wind farm approved as Trump threatens offshore wind
Continue readingWind energy project in El Chocón (Argentina) with 31 Vestas wind turbines
A few kilometres from the town, the construction of a wind farm with a capacity of 185 MW is planned.Villa El Chocón could have a new project with the Las Campanas wind energy park. The Akros firm presented an initiative for a 185 MW plant and is currently looking for investors to finance its construction. … Continue reading Wind energy project in El Chocón (Argentina) with 31 Vestas wind turbines
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The new capacity market, key to battery deployment in Spain
The new capacity market aims to guarantee the security of electricity supply and promote the development of key technologies such as batteries. This market provides a stable source of revenue for energy storage projects, essential for the transition to a more renewable and flexible system. The capacity market is emerging as an essential tool to … Continue reading The new capacity market, key to battery deployment in Spain
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China’s largest concentrated solar power project in northwestern Xinjiang connects to State Grid
The 1-million-kilowatt integrated concentrated solar-thermal power (CSP) and photovoltaic (PV) energy demonstration project in Hami, in Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has commenced power generation and connected to the State Grid, a spokesperson from the Northwest Electric Power Design Institute of China Power Engineering Consulting Group, the project’s contractor, told the Global Times on … Continue reading China’s largest concentrated solar power project in northwestern Xinjiang connects to State Grid
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