The fossil fuel price crisis has accelerated the competitiveness of renewable power. Around 86 per cent (187 gigawatts) of all the newly commissioned renewable capacity in 2022 had lower costs than fossil fuel-fired electricity. Renewable Power Generation Costs in 2022, published by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that the renewable power added … Continue reading Global power sector saved fuel costs of USD 520 billion last year thanks to renewables
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Acciona Energía and Aruba sign deal for Green Hydrogen Valley
ACCIONA Energía has announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Government of Aruba owned Energy Entities to work together in the development of a Green Hydrogen Valley on the island. ACCIONA Energía will work with the State-Owned Energy Entities of Aruba to develop, construct and operate a green hydrogen plant … Continue reading Acciona Energía and Aruba sign deal for Green Hydrogen Valley
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Concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
The objective of this research is to investigate the implementation of two concentrated solar power (CSP) technologies in the 28 devoted locations in Egypt, in order to select the optimum site-specific CSP technology. This may be achieved by a validated thermo-economic simulation of power plants using the Sam advisory model and an investigation of the … Continue reading Concentrated solar power plants for site and technology selection in Egypt
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Improved design FOCUS concentrated solar pwer dish begins field trials
With an improved design for volume manufacturing, the updated Solarflux FOCUS parabolic dish concentrator has commenced field trials to demonstrate it’s solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency and operational reliability. Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. (Solarflux) is pleased to announce the start of field trials of an improved design FOCUS solar thermal parabolic dish concentrator. The trials are intended … Continue reading Improved design FOCUS concentrated solar pwer dish begins field trials
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Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know
Renewable Energy Technologies: Paving the Path to a Sustainable Future In an era marked by growing concerns over climate change and depleting fossil fuel reserves, the pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has gained unprecedented importance. Renewable energy technologies have emerged as a beacon of hope, promising a cleaner and more secure energy future for our … Continue reading Renewable Energy Technologies-Top Ten Things You Need To Know
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UN Declares IRENA’s Founding Date as International Day for Clean Energy
IRENA endorses UN resolution proclaiming 26th January as International Day of Clean Energy, calling it a meaningful step towards achieving a just and inclusive energy transition. Today, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted a resolution proclaiming the 26th January as the International Day of Clean Energy, the anniversary day of the founding of … Continue reading UN Declares IRENA’s Founding Date as International Day for Clean Energy
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In Rural Malaysia, Local Communities Are Empowered to Develop and Maintain Renewable Power
Unjam Anak Makam and Maja Anak Mabang never imagined that they would play a role in bringing light to their villages in Sarawak, Malaysia. As graduates of a government certification training scheme after finishing their secondary schools, Unjam and Maja are some of the local youth who joined Ecogreen, one of the several companies assigned … Continue reading In Rural Malaysia, Local Communities Are Empowered to Develop and Maintain Renewable Power
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Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future
This summer, Americans can clearly see and smell the evidence of climate change. Along the Eastern Seaboard, people have inhaled smoke from the nearly 900 wildfires ravaging Western Canada. This July was Earth’s hottest month ever recorded . Dangerous heat waves and heat domes have strangled cities for weeks at a time. But within all … Continue reading Hydropower Is Key to a Clean Energy Future
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The top challenges facing utilities today – and how to overcome them
Far beyond the power sector, people across the world are looking for ways to reduce the human impact on climate change. Utilities are driven to produce power more sustainably, as well as investing into new markets and technologies to support growth through innovation. For utilities, the energy transition has been underway for a long time, … Continue reading The top challenges facing utilities today – and how to overcome them
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Construction of a photovoltaic plant starts in Texas to supply solar power to Facebook
Iberdrola’s US subsidiary Avangrid has begun construction of the 240 MW True North photovoltaic plant in Falls County (Texas). It will supply clean, renewable energy to power the operations of Meta, the parent company of the social network Facebook, in the region. Since 2020, Meta’s global operations have been supported by 100% renewable energy. The … Continue reading Construction of a photovoltaic plant starts in Texas to supply solar power to Facebook
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86% of New US Electric Utility Generation Capacity Coming from Non-Fossil Fuels in 2023
Amid the transition to an electrified transportation sector, efforts to decarbonize the U.S. power grid are evident in the planned additions and retirement of utility-scale electricity generating capacity. For 2023, added capacity will come primarily from solar (52%) and wind (13%), while batteries for stored energy will provide 17% of the new capacity. Natural gas … Continue reading 86% of New US Electric Utility Generation Capacity Coming from Non-Fossil Fuels in 2023
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For the first time, Brazil generates 27% of its electricity with wind power and solar energy
In Brazil, during the month of July, around 27% of total electricity generation came from wind and solar energy. The amount of 14 TWh was the highest recorded so far. The data is from Ember’s Energy & Climate Think Tank, a UK-based company dedicated to combating climate change.In this context, the country enters the list … Continue reading For the first time, Brazil generates 27% of its electricity with wind power and solar energy
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EDP Renewables implements in Poland pioneering hybrid project
A new 45MW photovoltaic farm will be officially opened in Konary, on the territory of two municipalities located in the Greater Poland province of Go?a?cz and Margonin, in August; The Konary project is an innovative example in Poland and even in Central and Eastern Europe of the use of hybridization, that is the sharing of … Continue reading EDP Renewables implements in Poland pioneering hybrid project
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Aksai 50 MW high temperature molten salt trough concentrated solar power project resumed work
On the morning of August 16, Aksai County held resumption of work ceremony of Gansu Concentrated Solar Power Co., LTD Aksai 50 MW high temperature molten salt trough concentrated solar power project. According to Jianjian Su,chairman of Gansu Concentrated Solar Power Co.,LTD,the project was identified as the first batch of concentrated solar power demonstration projects … Continue reading Aksai 50 MW high temperature molten salt trough concentrated solar power project resumed work
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Morocco leads the Arab region in wind energy production
The growing wind power industry in Morocco. The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has declared Morocco as the leading country in the Arab region when it comes to wind energy production. With an impressive share of 46% of total wind energy consumption, Morocco is at the forefront of harnessing wind … Continue reading Morocco leads the Arab region in wind energy production
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China’s installed wind energy and solar capacity up in January-July
China saw a steady increase in newly installed clean energy capacity in the first seven months of 2023. The new installed capacity of solar power expanded 42.9 percent year-on-year to 490 million kilowatts, while that of wind power stood at about 390 million kilowatts, representing an annual increase of 14.3 percent. percent, data from the … Continue reading China’s installed wind energy and solar capacity up in January-July
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Commerce Decision on Solar Tariffs Throws Cold Water on U.S. Clean Energy Goals
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) issued the following statement by ACP CEO Jason Grumet, after a final decision was announced today by the U.S. Department of Commerce to implement tariffs for U.S. businesses that import solar panels and cells assembled by trading partners in Southeast Asia. “The clean power industry is disappointed in this … Continue reading Commerce Decision on Solar Tariffs Throws Cold Water on U.S. Clean Energy Goals
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The European electricity markets were impacted by higher gas prices in the second week of August
In the second week of August, gas futures rebounded, approaching €40/MWh on August 9. This, together with the fall in wind power production, favored prices increase in most European electricity markets. Even so, weekly averages for all markets were below €100/MWh, which has not happened since early June. On August 9, Brent futures reached the … Continue reading The European electricity markets were impacted by higher gas prices in the second week of August
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U.S. President Joe Biden visits Ingeteam’s Milwaukee plant
The President of the United States, Joe Biden, toured and spoke at Ingeteam’s plant in the USA during his visit to the City of Milwaukee, where he was welcomed by Alex Belaustegui, Ingeteam’s Corporate Development Director, along with David Solé, Ingeteam’s Managing Director, and Mark Obradovich, Ingeteam’s Director in the USA. Since the opening of … Continue reading U.S. President Joe Biden visits Ingeteam’s Milwaukee plant
Continue readingConcentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of August
In the second week of August, gas futures rebounded, approaching €40/MWh on August 9. This, together with the fall in wind power production, favored prices increase in most European electricity markets. Even so, weekly averages for all markets were below €100/MWh, which has not happened since early June. On August 9, Brent futures reached the … Continue reading Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of August
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