WindEurope’s Autumn Wind Energy Data shows Europe built 6.4 GW of new wind farms in the first half of 2024. Turbine orders were up year on year and auction volumes are strong. But grid bottlenecks are delaying projects. And it’s challenging right now to get big new investments over the line. Further improvements are needed … Continue reading Wind turbine orders and supply chain investments are up
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Danish offshore wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd inaugurated
Today, Danish Minister of Environment, Magnus Heunicke, Vattenfall’s Head of Wind Helene Biström and Country Manager for Vattenfall Denmark Anne Mette Traberg, officially inaugurated the two wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd. Combined, the winds farms are expected to generate an annual production of 1.5 TWh fossil-free electricity, equal the consumption of 350,000 households. … Continue reading Danish offshore wind farms Vesterhav Nord and Vesterhav Syd inaugurated
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Ørsted places first wind power order with Nordex in Ireland
Ørsted has placed an order with Nordex Group to supply and install nine N133/4800 wind turbines for the 43 MW Farranrory wind farm in Ireland. The order also includes a Premium Plus service contract under which Nordex will maintain the turbines for a period of 20 years from the date of commencement of service. The … Continue reading Ørsted places first wind power order with Nordex in Ireland
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The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
The Galician Government invoked this Wednesday the complicity and support of the European institutions to “unblock” the deployment of wind energy in Galicia and thus be able to comply with the decarbonisation objectives that emanate from the European Green Pact. Accompanied by several collaborators, the Minister of the Environment of the Xunta, Ángeles Vázquez, held … Continue reading The Xunta asks for European support to unblock the deployment of wind energy in Galicia
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Draghi report: 6 key things for wind energy
On 9 September former European Central Bank Governor Mario Draghi released a report on Europe’s competitiveness. It’s right on the money on the energy transition – on the need for it and on what’s needed to deliver it. Mario Draghi was ready to do “whatever it takes” to preserve the euro in 2012. His report … Continue reading Draghi report: 6 key things for wind energy
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Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
Consultation has opened today on the Australian Government’s $523 million Battery Breakthrough Initiative, being delivered by the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). Announced in the 2024-25 Federal Budget in May, the Battery Breakthrough Initiative aims to fund projects that enhance the development of Australia’s battery manufacturing capability to improve supply chain resilience and provide opportunities … Continue reading Battery Breakthrough Initiative open for consultation
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BlueFloat Energy’s vision for offshore wind in New Zealand
Nathan Turner, Country Manager New Zealand at offshore wind developer, BlueFloat Energy, has a powerful vision for the role of offshore wind in New Zealand’s energy system in 2050. A clear and ambitious long-term strategy to maximise our renewable resources will have resulted in ~8 GW of built offshore wind capacity. Moreover, the offshore wind … Continue reading BlueFloat Energy’s vision for offshore wind in New Zealand
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Goldwind completes a black start of a hybrid wind farm with batteries
Goldwind has completed its first black start at a wind farm hybridized with batteries and connected to a 220 kV grid. This test has allowed Goldwind to validate the grid-forming technology of its wind turbines. The test was carried out at a 200 MW wind farm and 36 MW / 120 MWh of batteries. For … Continue reading Goldwind completes a black start of a hybrid wind farm with batteries
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
September starts with price rises in European electricity markets except in the Iberian market thanks to renewable energy. In the week of September 2, prices rose in most European electricity markets. The increase in demand, together with lower solar energy production in most markets, favored this behavior. The MIBEL market was the exception, where prices … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the week of September 2
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EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%
With a combined capacity of 124.5 MWp (115.5 MWac), the Konary wind-solar hybrid project produced over 180 GWh for the Polish grid, increasing the renewable production of the site up to almost 20%; This was the first renewable hybrid project in Poland and showcases how combining renewable energy technologies on the same site allows adding … Continue reading EDPR’s first hybrid wind-solar photovoltaic ( PV) project in Poland increases output by almost 20%
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Pampa Energía announced a new wind farm in Bahía Blanca
This project, which represents an investment of 500 million dollars, will have an installed capacity of 300 MW, making it one of the most significant wind energy developments in the region. The announcement was made during the visit of the governor of the province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, to the works of the Pampa … Continue reading Pampa Energía announced a new wind farm in Bahía Blanca
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Suzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy Limited
NTPC Green Energy Limited, the Renewables Arm of India’s largest energy conglomerate NTPC Limited, partners with India’s Largest Wind Energy OEM for the Nation’s Single Largest Wind Energy Order. After reporting strong FY 25 Q1 results, Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced bagging India’s largest wind energy order from NTPC Green … Continue reading Suzlon Announces India’s Largest Wind Energy Order of 1,166 MW from NTPC Green Energy Limited
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ICE signs 9 contracts with private companies to produce wind power and photovoltaic for 166 megawatts in Costa Rica
Five photovoltaic (PV) plants and four wind energy plants, built by the private sector, will come into operation between 2026 and 2027.In total, the electrical projects will contribute 166 megawatts to the national grid, according to the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE), when signing the commitment letters. Numu Solar Liberia Los Tecales Solar Nandayure … Continue reading ICE signs 9 contracts with private companies to produce wind power and photovoltaic for 166 megawatts in Costa Rica
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RWE builds ultra-fast, innovative battery storage system in the Netherlands to help safeguard the grid
RWE is expanding its battery storage business with an innovative technology for grid stability. The company has begun construction of an ultra-fast battery storage system with an installed capacity of 7.5 megawatts (MW) and a storage capacity of 11 megawatt hours (MWh) on the site of its power plant in Moerdijk, in the Netherlands. With … Continue reading RWE builds ultra-fast, innovative battery storage system in the Netherlands to help safeguard the grid
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Naturgy begins construction of three photovoltaic (PV) plants in Andújar (Jaén) with the capacity to supply 55,800 homes
Andújar I, Andújar II and Andújar III represent an investment of more than 60 million euros and will generate more than 700 direct and indirect jobs between the construction and operation phases. The three plants will produce 180 GWh of renewable energy annually, which will avoid the emission of 90,000 tons of CO2 per year. … Continue reading Naturgy begins construction of three photovoltaic (PV) plants in Andújar (Jaén) with the capacity to supply 55,800 homes
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New study reveals that photovoltaic and wind power is now cheaper than coal and gas power plants
New research by the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems reveals that solar photovoltaics — converting solar energy into electricity — produce cheaper electricity than coal or gas, even when combined with batteries. The Fraunhofer Institute has been collecting data on the costs of different energy sources, like wind, nuclear, and coal, since 2010. While … Continue reading New study reveals that photovoltaic and wind power is now cheaper than coal and gas power plants
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Vestas secures first US offshore wind order for 810 MW Empire Wind 1 wind farm
Vestas has secured an 810 MW offshore wind order from Equinor for the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind farm in New York. The order includes 54 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and marks Vestas’ first US order for an offshore platform and its industry-leading, certified V236-15.0 MW wind turbine. The order includes supply, delivery and commissioning … Continue reading Vestas secures first US offshore wind order for 810 MW Empire Wind 1 wind farm
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Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions
Oregon State University researchers are part of a team looking at reducing bird collision risks with wind turbines by painting a single blade of the turbine black. Wind energy has a significant role during a time of climate change, rising energy demands and a transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, but it poses risks … Continue reading Scientists studying impact of painting wind turbine blade black to reduce bird collisions
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Five companies eligible to bid in first-ever wind auction off the Oregon coast
The federal government has published the details of an offshore wind auction. Companies are bidding on who will get to deploy the first floating wind turbines off the coast of Southern Oregon. Avangrid, which is owned by the Spanish electric utility Iberdrola, is the co-owner of the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts. … Continue reading Five companies eligible to bid in first-ever wind auction off the Oregon coast
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Wind energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) power are assuming a key role in Germany’s energy supply
Taking a tailwind for wind power: more and more electricity from renewable sources. Germany is increasingly obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources. In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity generated from wind power, solar photovoltaic plants, hydropower and biomass reached a record 61.5 percent of total electricity production, according to the Federal … Continue reading Wind energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) power are assuming a key role in Germany’s energy supply
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