With Ukrainian energy infrastructure under huge strain, IEA report outlines immediate steps for country and its partners to tackle vulnerabilities as temperatures drop A step change in the intensity of Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s energy sector has created serious risks as winter approaches – requiring swift action and additional support to ensure Ukrainian citizens have … Continue reading 10 key energy actions that can help safeguard Ukraine’s fragile energy security through the coming winter and beyond
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Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
Renewable energy has the full potential to power the world’s energy demands but can only be achieved through urgent improvements in grid infrastructure and integrated planning, REN21 report shows.Paris, France — In 2023, renewable energy hit a record-breaking high, accounting for 30% of global electricity, with solar and wind contributing to 13% of the total. … Continue reading Grid Limitations Hold Back Renewables Breakthrough, Says New REN21 Report
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European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
In July, prices in the electricity markets of Spain, Portugal, France and Italy rose compared to June, driven by higher temperatures that boosted electricity demand. Lower wind energy production in most markets also contributed to this trend. In the markets further north on the continent, the rise in temperatures and demand was less pronounced. In … Continue reading European photovoltaic energy continued to break production records in July
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Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
Plant hybridization is the new frontier of repowering and it entails the integration of different types of technology within the same site. In Italy this process has already seen the implementation of pioneering projects such as those at Venaus. In order to increase energy production, it isn’t always necessary to build a new power plant … Continue reading Repowering and hybridization: the key to new energy efficiency
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Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
New IEA report offers first-of-its-kind global stocktake of efforts to integrate variable renewables across 50 power systems, identifying best practices and key challenges As solar PV and wind grow at an accelerated pace around the world, governments must act to ensure that they are well integrated into power systems – or risk losing out on … Continue reading Stronger integration measures are needed as solar photovoltaic and wind power soar to record levels in electricity sector
Continue readingOur old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
Use of green energy hit an all-time high last year: Renewables produced nearly a third of the electricity used around the globe, according to a new report out from the global policy network REN-21. That’s the good news. The bad news is even more green energy could have been used, but the electrical grids built … Continue reading Our old electrical grid is limiting how much wind power and photovoltaic we can use
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million Loan to Build Solar photovoltaic (PV) and Storage Microgrid on Tribal Lands
As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), through its Loan Programs Office (LPO), today announced the closing of a $72.8 million loan guarantee to finance the development of a solar-plus-long-duration-energy-storage?microgrid. The microgrid will be located?on the Tribal lands of the Viejas (Baron Long) Group of Capitan … Continue reading Biden-Harris Administration Announces $72.8 Million Loan to Build Solar photovoltaic (PV) and Storage Microgrid on Tribal Lands
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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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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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Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 28% during 2023 in Spain
For the first time in history, in 2023, renewable energy in Spain has exceeded 50% of annual generation. The installed capacity of the generating park in Spain has increased by 5.2%, ending 2023 with 125,620 MW. The installed renewable capacity in the national electricity system has increased by 6.3 GW, which has allowed reaching a … Continue reading Installed solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity has increased by 28% during 2023 in Spain
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RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
RWE achieves key milestone with the installation of the Offshore Converter Platform at its Sofia Offshore Wind Farm – its first deployment of HVDC technology offshore. The installation represents the largest lift of its kind in the offshore wind industry, underscoring the successful collaboration between RWE, GE Vernova, and Seatrium. Sofia is RWE’s largest offshore … Continue reading RWE marks major milestone with installation of HVDC Offshore Converter Platform for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm
Continue readingPhotovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of August
Lower prices in the iberian electricity market, while prices rise in the rest of the european markets. In the third week of August, wind production together with the decrease in demand and average temperatures contributed to the drop in prices in the Iberian market of Spain and Portugal. In the rest of Europe’s major electricity … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of August
Continue readingChina is rapidly expanding its battery fleet for wind power and photovoltaic, but needs to start using it
The average storage system runs only once every two days. The electricity market lacks incentives to fully use its capacity. The solution to encourage the use of these batteries could involve new reforms of its electricity market, according to BloombergNEF. “Having electricity prices that change at different times of day, something many provinces are testing, … Continue reading China is rapidly expanding its battery fleet for wind power and photovoltaic, but needs to start using it
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The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
Fifteen years ago, when the massive investment in solar and wind energy generation projects began to replace those produced with fossil fuels, it was not anticipated that their production would be greater than the storage and transmission capacity that the country has. The consequence: today part of a valuable cargo coming from the north and … Continue reading The challenges of photovoltaic and wind energy in Chile
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Iberdrola acquires €5 billion valued Electricity North West in the UK
Iberdrola has today signed an agreement to acquire 88% of Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for an equity value of £2.1 billion (€2.5 billion). The deal values 100% of the company, including debt, at approximately €5 billion. This acquisition is consistent with Iberdrola’s strategy to invest in electricity networks and in countries with … Continue reading Iberdrola acquires €5 billion valued Electricity North West in the UK
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Solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage can stabilize the grid
There are many factors that affect the stability of an electrical network at any given time. The most common challenge is matching supply with demand. The amount of energy consumers need varies depending on the time of day and weather conditions or even a national holiday or major event. In the United States, for example, … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic (PV) and storage can stabilize the grid
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The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
Obtaining access to the electrical grid is currently one of the main bottlenecks hindering the deployment of more renewable megawatts in Europe. And when I say grid access, I mean that the Transmission System Operator (TSO) of the corresponding country tells you how many megawatts and at which point of the grid you can connect … Continue reading The Challenge of Wind Energy Grid Access
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4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
The largest photovoltaic energy transmission project in the world has just received approval from Australian environmental authorities. Known as “Australia-Asia Power Link”, this revolutionary initiative aims to send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore through a 4,300 kilometer long submarine cable. Led by SunCable, the project promises to transform the way renewable energy is transmitted … Continue reading 4,300 KM of giant submarine cable will send photovoltaic energy from Australia to Singapore
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Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
Green energy discharges reach historic highs and are now equivalent to all Spanish photovoltaic production in three months European electricity networks cannot cope. The huge amount of new renewable power to meet ambitious decarbonization goals is putting stale electricity transmission systems in a difficult position. Transportation, through electrical networks that are clearly insufficient, needs modernization … Continue reading Curtailment: Europe throws 4,260 million of wind power and photovoltaic energy through the grid
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
In the second week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. These increases were favored by the drop in wind energy production and the increase in temperatures, which caused demand to rise in most markets. Almost all markets registered negative prices in some hours. Solar energy production … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
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