This paper analyses the ways in which an electricity interconnector could add value as the electricity systems on either side of the north Atlantic rapidly expand and decarbonise. Download PDF This paper examines how transatlantic interconnection could help both North America and Europe to achieve a more secure and efficient transition to renewable electricity. Ember … Continue reading Security and efficiency: The case for connecting Europe and North America
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Vestas to repurpose factory on Isle of Wight, UK, to manufacture blades for onshore wind turbines
Since 2002, Vestas’ facility on the Isle of Wight has played a key role in manufacturing turbine blades for wind projects around the world. Currently, our factory is focused on manufacturing blades for the V174 offshore turbine. Demand for this product is coming to an end and constraints at the site make it unsuitable for … Continue reading Vestas to repurpose factory on Isle of Wight, UK, to manufacture blades for onshore wind turbines
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Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Montenegro for 55 MW
Nordex has received its first order from Montenegro. The utility company EPCG – Elektroprivreda Crne Gore has ordered eight N163/6.X wind turbines. The contract also includes the Premium Service for the maintenance of the systems for a period of 25 years. The Delta4000 series wind turbines are intended for the 55 MW Gvozd wind farm … Continue reading Nordex receives its first order for wind power in Montenegro for 55 MW
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Ørsted brings in Cathay Life Insurance as investor in Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted has signed an agreement with Cathay Life Insurance, the leading insurance company in Taiwan, and its affiliate Cathay Wind Power Holdings Co., Ltd, under which Cathay Life Insurance will acquire a 50 % ownership share of Ørsted’s 583 MW Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm. Ørsted will continue to own the remaining 50 % … Continue reading Ørsted brings in Cathay Life Insurance as investor in Greater Changhua 4 Offshore Wind Farm
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of December
December starts with the highest prices of the year for TTF gas and some European electricity markets. In the first week of December, weekly prices in most major European electricity markets continued to exceed €100/MWh. During weekdays, prices were higher than in the previous week, with France, Italy and Belgium reaching their highest values of … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of December
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EDP begins construction of its first stand-alone storage project in Europe
The 50 MW capacity battery to be installed in Kent, England, will support the stability of the British grid as more renewable energy projects come onstream in the country. Through EDP Renewables, EDP has already secured more than 130 MW of capacity in storage projects in Europe. EDP Renewables has started the construction of its … Continue reading EDP begins construction of its first stand-alone storage project in Europe
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18,550 MW of photovoltaic and wind energy to be added to Egypt’s grid by 2030
The Egyptian New and Renewable Energy Authority published a report on its official website showing statistics on the private sector’s participation in implementing electricity generation projects from photovoltaic and wind energy with a total capacity of 18,550 megawatts by the year 2030. The report indicates that new wind energy power plants are scheduled to be … Continue reading 18,550 MW of photovoltaic and wind energy to be added to Egypt’s grid by 2030
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RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind
Back to previous page RWE Offshore Wind GmbH RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind Essen/Geertruidenberg, 10 December 2024 RWE and TotalEnergies have selected the port of Eemshaven in the northern Dutch province of Groningen as the base for turbine assembly and construction work … Continue reading RWE and TotalEnergies choose Eemshaven as turbine assembly and construction base for joint Dutch offshore wind project OranjeWind
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UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
2024 is set to be the first full year where UK low-carbon renewables generate more electricity than fossil fuels, with wind power close to becoming the single largest source of UK power for the first time. This report reviews power generation statistics for the UK across 2024. It is based on 11 months (Jan-Nov 2024) … Continue reading UK low-carbon renewable power set to overtake fossil fuels for first time
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Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
The 21 MW Siemens Gamesa offshore prototype has been an open secret for months. In fact, back in April, in issue #77, we reviewed all the public information available about this prototype, on which SGRE has not yet made a single public announcement or statement. Rumors about this turbine began circulating thanks to documentation published … Continue reading Data and images of Siemens Gamesa’s 21 MW offshore wind turbine
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Iberdrola gets the green light to install the largest wind farm in Portugal
Iberdrola has obtained the production license from the Portuguese Directorate General of Energy and Geology (DGEG), which is another step towards the construction of the largest wind farm in Portugal. This project, located in the districts of Vila Real and Braga, in northern Portugal, and with a total investment of close to 350 million euros, … Continue reading Iberdrola gets the green light to install the largest wind farm in Portugal
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Enel inaugurates 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Colombia
Enel Colombia, the Colombian subsidiary of Italian renewable energy group Enel Green Power, has started commercial operations of a 370 MW solar photovoltaic project. Located in the northern department of Atlántico, Enel said the Guayepo I and II project is the largest operational photovoltaic site in the country. It surpasses another Enel Colombia photovoltaic plant, … Continue reading Enel inaugurates 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Colombia
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Goldwind completes installation of wind turbines at Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile
Chinese wind energy companies continue their expansion into new markets such as Chile and Brazil.Goldwind announced the completion of the installation of 57 wind turbines of 165 GW and 6.0 MW at the Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile’s Atacama Desert. The 342 MW wind project, located in the Antofagasta region, is the first … Continue reading Goldwind completes installation of wind turbines at Lomas de Taltal wind farm in Chile
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China expands investments in wind, hydropower and photovoltaic (PV) energy amid global economic slowdown
In response to the global economic slowdown, China has stepped up its investments in green energy, with a new focus on solar PV, wind and hydropower developments. On December 6, 2024, the Chinese government announced that it would allocate an additional $30 billion to renewable energy projects over the next five years, as part of … Continue reading China expands investments in wind, hydropower and photovoltaic (PV) energy amid global economic slowdown
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MIT Study Finds Detailed Data Can Optimize Solar and Wind Farm Locations for Greater Efficiency
While building a new solar or wind farm may seem like a decision resting solely in the hands of developers and utilities, it turns out that regional planning with a specific set of data can dramatically change the efficiency and economic viability of renewable energy operations. According to a new study published in Cell Reports … Continue reading MIT Study Finds Detailed Data Can Optimize Solar and Wind Farm Locations for Greater Efficiency
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The challenges of renewable energy in Colombia
For two years, the government and various associations in the energy sector have been warning that Colombia could suffer from energy shortages starting in 2027. This risk comes from various factors that affect everything from generation to the availability of transport networks, with the aggravating factor of climate change, which is no less important. According … Continue reading The challenges of renewable energy in Colombia
Continue readingSolar photovoltaic energy registered historical production records for the month of November in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal
Wind energy production increased compared to October in most major European markets. In November, monthly prices in most major European electricity markets exceeded €100/MWh. In almost all markets, this was the highest monthly price since at least May 2023. The increase in gas prices, which reached the highest average since December 2023, was the main … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic energy registered historical production records for the month of November in Spain, Italy, France and Portugal
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No offshore wind bids in Denmark – disappointing but sadly not surprising
Denmark’s latest 3 GW offshore wind auction round ended without any bids. That’s a huge disappointment for Denmark and for Europe’s wider energy security and electrification efforts. The failure to attract bids results from Denmark’s auction design – including its unhealthy uncapped negative bidding. The Danish Government must now quickly retender the lost volumes. And … Continue reading No offshore wind bids in Denmark – disappointing but sadly not surprising
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Suzlon and Jindal Renewables Expand Partnership with additional 302.4 MW Wind Project to Accelerate India’s Green Steel Production
Suzlon and JSP Green Wind 1 Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of Jindal Renewables, have expanded their partnership with an additional 302.4 MW wind power project in the Koppal region of Karnataka, aimed at accelerating India’s green steel production. This second order brings the total capacity from Jindal Renewables to 702.4 MW, making it Suzlon’s largest-ever … Continue reading Suzlon and Jindal Renewables Expand Partnership with additional 302.4 MW Wind Project to Accelerate India’s Green Steel Production
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ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the COLLABORATE Act to improve the offshore wind development process: “Simply put, the East Coast needs offshore wind power development to meet the surging demand for electricity. The American Clean Power Association commends … Continue reading ACP Welcomes COLLABORATE Act to Enhance Offshore Wind Development
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