In April, renewables reached a share of 64.6% of the total monthly generation and, for the first time, three renewable technologies lead the mix: wind (22.2%), hydraulic (19.7%) and solar photovoltaic ( 18.8%), Electricity demand grows by 6.3% in the Balearic Islands and 4.7% in the Canary Islands, once the effects of work hours and … Continue reading Renewables reached 64.6% in April in Spain: wind power (22.2%), hydraulic (19.7%) and solar photovoltaic (18.8%)
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Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
Ingeteam remains committed to wind power, where it is a global technology leader. Thanks to its firm commitment to the diversification of its manufacturing activity, the company has to date equipped 55 GW of converters, control systems and wind generators for the US market with Ingeteam-Indar technology, representing a 36.55% market share, which the American … Continue reading Ingeteam exceeds 36% market share in the US wind power sector
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The world installed 116 GW of wind power in 2023. China installed the 65%
As every year, the GWEC (Global Wind Energy Council) has released its annual Global Wind Report, which provides an overview of the state of the wind energy sector worldwide, including statistics, challenges, and future prospects. The report focuses on providing solutions and tools to achieve the goal of tripling renewable energy installations by 2030. Wind … Continue reading The world installed 116 GW of wind power in 2023. China installed the 65%
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Romania towards energy independence and resilience
The Romanian Parliament adopts the country’s first Offshore Wind Energy Law. This bill comes at a time when the country needs to assert its energy independence and resilience. The deployment of its offshore wind energy resources can play a big role in achieving these goals. Romania aims to develop its first offshore wind farm by … Continue reading Romania towards energy independence and resilience
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Nordex receives an order for 148 MW of wind power for N149/5.X wind turbines in the US
Nordex has received an order for N149/5.X wind turbines from the United States and will supply 25 of its Delta 4000 series models. The turbines will be installed with an 89m seismic tower at an undisclosed wind farm in California. Deliveries are planned for summer 2025 and commissioning at the end of the year. The … Continue reading Nordex receives an order for 148 MW of wind power for N149/5.X wind turbines in the US
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EDP reinforces investment in Australia through 1.3 GW wind offshore capacity awarded to Ocean Winds
The Australian Government awarded Ocean Winds, EDP Renewables and Engie’s joint venture dedicated to offshore wind energy, a license to potentially develop up to 1.3 GW off the coast of Gippsland. This investment in the southeastern coast of Australia reinforces EDP’s commitment to the country. Ocean Winds, an international company dedicated to offshore wind energy … Continue reading EDP reinforces investment in Australia through 1.3 GW wind offshore capacity awarded to Ocean Winds
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American Clean Power Association Partners with Crux to Support Future Tax Credit Transfers
Today, the American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced a new partnership with sustainable finance technology company Crux to make clean energy tax credit transfers more accessible to the clean energy industry. Starting today, ACP’s 800+ member companies will be able to access discounted transaction fees on Crux’s platform. Crux is changing the way clean energy … Continue reading American Clean Power Association Partners with Crux to Support Future Tax Credit Transfers
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Iberdrola obtains the preliminary license for an offshore wind project in Australia
Iberdrola has obtained prior authorization for an offshore wind farm, Aurora Green, which, if all permits are granted, could involve an investment of more than 6 billion euros.Chris Bowen, Minister for Climate Change and Energy, has announced the intention to grant the subsidiary of the Spanish company an offshore feasibility license for its Aurora Green … Continue reading Iberdrola obtains the preliminary license for an offshore wind project in Australia
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Ørsted secures licences to develop large-scale offshore wind projects in Australia
The Australian Government has announced that it has granted a feasibility licence for Ørsted’s first offshore wind project in Australia and intends to grant a licence for a second project, subject to consultation. With the licences, Ørsted aims to develop large-scale offshore wind farms off the coast of Gippsland, Victoria, to be operational in the … Continue reading Ørsted secures licences to develop large-scale offshore wind projects in Australia
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ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced two proposed lease sale notices for wind energy areas off the Oregon coast and the Gulf of Maine: “We commend BOEM for advancing plans to auction offshore … Continue reading ACP Statement on Proposed Offshore Wind Auctions for Oregon and the Gulf of Maine
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ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the Biden Administration finalized the Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule, which aims to expedite infrastructure project permits and modernize the environmental review process under NEPA: “There’s broad agreement, across industries and political aisles, that it simply takes too long to build critical … Continue reading ACP Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule
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China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023
Record levels driven by China’s wind power boom “China’s first batch of massive renewable bases have a 2024 deadline on the horizon which has accelerated installations to an unprecedent pace of 74.7 GW. This combined with a mature supply chain and ambitious provincial targets are pushing wind deployment to an unprecedented level in China,” said … Continue reading China leads global wind turbine manufacturers’ market share in 2023
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures two offshore wind feasibility licences in Australia and launches new platform company
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) has secured nearly 1,300km2 of seabed in Australia to progress two offshore wind projects and launched a new platform company – Southerly Ten. CIP, on behalf of its Flagship Funds, today announced it was successful in Australia’s first offshore wind Feasibility Licence process securing two licences. CIP has site exclusivity to … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners secures two offshore wind feasibility licences in Australia and launches new platform company
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Mainstream Renewable Power consortium awarded feasibility licence for 2.5 GW offshore wind development in Australia
Mainstream Renewable Power today announced that Gippsland Skies Offshore Wind (“Gippsland Skies”), a consortium of Australian and international companies, comprising Mainstream Renewable Power, Reventus Power, AGL Energy and DIRECT Infrastructure, has been granted a feasibility licence by the Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, for a fixed bottom 2.5 GW offshore wind project off … Continue reading Mainstream Renewable Power consortium awarded feasibility licence for 2.5 GW offshore wind development in Australia
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City of Cape Town wins Atlantis Solar Photovoltaic tender
The City of Cape Town has been awarded with a tender of Atlantis solar photovoltaic (PV) plant. The construction of the project will begin in August 2024, as planned and will be completed with the coming 12 months. Reportedly, city’s first grid-connected 7MW solar plant, is one of its interventions to end the load, shedding … Continue reading City of Cape Town wins Atlantis Solar Photovoltaic tender
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Tripling renewable power by 2030: The role of the G7 in turning targets into action
The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates called upon countries to achieve a tripling of installed renewable power generation capacity by 2030 in order to keep the world on a pathway compatible with the 1.5°C climate goal. Despite the addition of … Continue reading Tripling renewable power by 2030: The role of the G7 in turning targets into action
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Photovoltaic energy reaches all time highs in the Iberian Peninsula
European electricity market prices continue to recover, while photovoltaic energy reaches all time highs in the Iberian Peninsula. In the fourth week of April, prices continued to recover in the main European electricity markets. Even so, most markets registered negative prices for a few hours, especially on Sunday, April 28. In the MIBEL market, weekly … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy reaches all time highs in the Iberian Peninsula
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Wind energy and recycling, making concrete by recycling wind turbine blades
Spain faces the challenge of what to do with waste from wind farms that have already reached the end of their useful life. The removal of wind turbines causes a large amount of waste that, furthermore, is of very different natures. For two years, a research group from the University of Burgos (UBU) has been … Continue reading Wind energy and recycling, making concrete by recycling wind turbine blades
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Vattenfall and BASF sign purchase agreement for 49 percent of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms
Vattenfall and BASF have agreed the sale of 49 percent of Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms to BASF. The two companies are thus deepening their partnership in the field of renewable energy. Nordlicht is already Vattenfall’s second major offshore wind project in which BASF is participating as a partner. In 2021, BASF acquired … Continue reading Vattenfall and BASF sign purchase agreement for 49 percent of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms
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Morocco tenders 400 MW of wind energy
Moroccan renewable energy agency Masen on Thursday launched a prequalification tender for a 400-megawatt wind farm in the north of the country. The tender for the wind farm, known as Nassim Nord, calls for developers to submit prequalification bids by June 24 to finance, build and operate the wind farm’s wind turbines. The project comprises … Continue reading Morocco tenders 400 MW of wind energy
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