One of the keys to unlocking offshore wind’s potential is the build-up of an offshore grid. Its construction could be a hotbed of innovation, leveraging the newest technologies. But, as a panel of policy and industry experts explained this morning at WindEurope Offshore 2019 in Copenhagen, implementing this will require a high degree of coordination … Continue reading Cooperation and regulation on grids will be vital to reaching 450 GW of offshore wind energy
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Vattenfall and Microsoft pilot world’s first hourly matching (24/7) of renewable energy
Vattenfall and Microsoft have jointly developed a first-of-its-kind solution, providing customers a new level of transparency into their electricity consumption making it possible to go from year-based data to hourly based data on source of origin. The solution, 24/7 Matching, is being piloted at Vattenfall and Microsoft Headquarters in Sweden. The new 24/7 solution is built … Continue reading Vattenfall and Microsoft pilot world’s first hourly matching (24/7) of renewable energy
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More Research & Innovation essential for decarbonisation & delivering a just energy transition
On 14 and 15 November the 13th Strategic Energy Technology plan (SET-Plan) conference took place in Helsinki. The SET-Plan provides an important framework to promote the EU’s goals in energy Research and Innovation (R&I). To deliver on its ambitious climate and energy targets, Europe needs strong and fit-for-purpose innovation programmes. These will develop and improve … Continue reading More Research & Innovation essential for decarbonisation & delivering a just energy transition
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City Roadmap 2050 Supports Low-Carbon Winter Olympics 2022 in China
The Chinese city of Zhangjiakou has stepped up its efforts to deploy renewable energy systems, a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) finds. The Agency’s first ever roadmap 2050 for the city of Zhangjiakou sets an example for Chinese cities to run their energy systems off coal and take advantage of renewable … Continue reading City Roadmap 2050 Supports Low-Carbon Winter Olympics 2022 in China
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Ørsted to build landmark solar & storage project
Ørsted announced today that following final investment decision from its Board of Directors it has commenced construction on the company’s first utility-scale solar plus battery storage project, the 460megawatt (MWac) Permian Energy Center. The facility is located in Andrews County, Texas, and will come online in mid-2021. Upon completion of the Permian Energy Center, Ørsted … Continue reading Ørsted to build landmark solar & storage project
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Wind energy joins the Declaration of the Alliance for Electrification in Europe
A large group of 100 organizations from the main industrial and civil society sectors this week called on the European Commission to accelerate the adoption of clean and renewable electricity as a more profitable and energy efficient strategy to achieve climate neutrality in Europe . PREPA joins this initiative and attended this week in Brussels … Continue reading Wind energy joins the Declaration of the Alliance for Electrification in Europe
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Highlights of the Asia Clean Energy Summit 2019 Wind Energy Conference
On 31 October 2019, energy industry leaders gathered in Singapore for the Wind Energy Conference at the Asia Clean Energy Summit (ACES). The conference, co-organised by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and the Sustainable Energy Association of Singapore (SEAS), featured dialogues on regulatory challenges, project financing and the latest technological advancements in the wind … Continue reading Highlights of the Asia Clean Energy Summit 2019 Wind Energy Conference
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European renewable production lowers the prices of the main electricity markets
Solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power production, wind power production and electricity demandFrom Monday to Wednesday of this week, solar production has recovered 21% in Italy compared to the average production last week. Similarly, a recovery of 8.5% has occurred in Spain. In the case of Germany, the generation from this technology has had a … Continue reading European renewable production lowers the prices of the main electricity markets
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Interconnection is essential for the development of wind energy and solar power in Africa
Interconnection is essential for the development of wind power and solar energy in Africa.Africa needs to accelerate the development of hydroelectric, wind and solar plants and strengthen the cross-border interconnection of the network to establish “an electric highway,” according to an industry report. The document, published in Beijing by the Development and Cooperation Organization for … Continue reading Interconnection is essential for the development of wind energy and solar power in Africa
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Uruguay exported 54% of the electricity generated on October 30
On Wednesday 30, the country broke the electricity export record, with 54% of the energy generated. Of the 60.7 GWh produced, 32.7 were exported. So far this year, 23% of the energy generated was exported and 98% of the total, between exports and domestic demand, came from renewable sources. Likewise, the energy generated that day … Continue reading Uruguay exported 54% of the electricity generated on October 30
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ABB wins contract to connect world’s largest offshore wind farm
ABB has been selected by energy companies SSE Renewables of the UK and Equinor of Norway to supply its HVDC converter systems to connect wind power farms to the UK transmission network. ABB has won a big contract to connect the world’s largest offshore wind farm to Britain’s electricity grid, the Swiss engineering company said … Continue reading ABB wins contract to connect world’s largest offshore wind farm
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The fall of solar and wind energy production raises the prices of electricity markets
Solar energy production has fallen during the first three days of this week in Germany and Spain and in Italy it has remained at levels similar to those of last week. This decline in solar production coupled with the general decline in wind power production on the continent and the increase in demand in several … Continue reading The fall of solar and wind energy production raises the prices of electricity markets
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Vattenfall and Honda to develop a climate smart and cost effective charging solution
Vattenfall and technology company Honda have today signed a Letter of Intent to introduce convenient home charging solutions and flexible energy contracts specifically tailored for electric vehicle (EV) owners in Europe. This service will initially be rolled out in the UK and Germany in 2020. Vattenfall´s goal is to enable a fossil free life within … Continue reading Vattenfall and Honda to develop a climate smart and cost effective charging solution
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Hydrogen, an important step towards independence from fossil fuels
Wind power and solar energy is expected to provide the largest contribution to the EU renewable energy targets for 2030 and beyond. At least 32 per cent of total energy consumption in the sectors of electricity, heat and transport shall be covered by renewable energy – in ten years’ time. Since renewable energy faces some … Continue reading Hydrogen, an important step towards independence from fossil fuels
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What can wind energy do to make the power system happy?
WindEurope participated in the Wind Integration Workshop. Held in Dublin from 16 to 18 October, the 18th edition of this event gathered international experts on grid integration from industry and academia. Power system issues such as frequency control, voltage stability, harmonics and grid connection requirements were the recurrent topics. And grid forming converters, for the 3rd … Continue reading What can wind energy do to make the power system happy?
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While Coal Still Dominates in South East Asia, Growth of Wind Power is Urgently Needed
Around the world, there is a palpable sense of urgency to accelerate the energy transition. With millions of citizens participating in the #FridaysForFuture movement and still more facing intensifying natural hazards like typhoons, droughts and hurricanes, climate change has become an indisputable condition of our modern world. Wind and renewable energy have achieved strong progress … Continue reading While Coal Still Dominates in South East Asia, Growth of Wind Power is Urgently Needed
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Agreement for the sale of Race Bank transmission assets
Race Bank Wind Farm Limited, a joint venture owned by Ørsted (50%), Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund 5 (25%), a fund established by Sumitomo Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Development Bank of Japan (12.5%) and Arjun Infrastructure Partners and Gravis Capital Management (12.5%), announced that it has signed an agreement for the sale of its … Continue reading Agreement for the sale of Race Bank transmission assets
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SEK 200 million invested in pilot plant for storage of fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå
SSAB, LKAB and Vattenfall, the owners behind the HYBRIT initiative, are investing SEK 150 million and the Swedish Energy Agency is contributing almost SEK 50 million towards the construction of a storage facility for hydrogen at the HYBRIT pilot plant for fossil-free steel. The investment is an important step towards the goal of fossil-free iron … Continue reading SEK 200 million invested in pilot plant for storage of fossil-free hydrogen in Luleå
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All 31 wind turbines are commissioned at Deutsche Bucht wind farm
The final of MHI Vestas’ 31 V164-8.4 MW wind turbines on monopiles are commissioned at Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm, and now providing wind energy to the German grid. Germany’s renewable energy transition takes a leap forward as all 31 wind turbines at the 269 MW Deutsche Bucht offshore wind farm are now producing wind … Continue reading All 31 wind turbines are commissioned at Deutsche Bucht wind farm
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GE Renewable Energy to deliver 100 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems To Convergent Energy + Power in California
GE Renewable Energy has been selected by Convergent to supply battery energy storage systems to projects in California. With a total capacity of 100 MWh, this is the largest single order for battery energy storage systems for GE Renewable Energy in the US. This project will support local area reliability and provide fast response resources … Continue reading GE Renewable Energy to deliver 100 MWh of Battery Energy Storage Systems To Convergent Energy + Power in California
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