Today, American Clean Power Association (ACP) CEO Jason Grumet issued the following statement on the U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service releasing guidance about the energy community tax credit bonus under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): “ACP is proud to work alongside its member companies to ensure that the clean energy transition lifts up … Continue reading ACP Applauds Administration Guidance on Energy Community Bonus Tax Credit
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Iberdrola and MAPFRE reach 450 MW of wind and solar power in Spain
Iberdrola and MAPFRE are strengthening their strategic alliance in the energy sector in Spain. Both companies have added 150 new photovoltaic megawatts (MW) to the company created two years ago, bringing the total to 445 MW: 295 MW wind and 150 MW photovoltaic, through Energías Renovables Ibermap. This pioneering co-investment vehicle envisages the incorporation of … Continue reading Iberdrola and MAPFRE reach 450 MW of wind and solar power in Spain
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New Marine Energy Prize Investigates Novel Materials To Capture and Convert Wave Energy
Imagine using the force of ocean waves to power the nation’s coastal cities. With wave energy being the most abundant and geographically diverse marine energy resource in the United States, it is possible. Last week, the U.S. Department of Energy’s Water Power Technologies Office launched the Innovating Distributed Embedded Energy Prize (InDEEP) in partnership with the … Continue reading New Marine Energy Prize Investigates Novel Materials To Capture and Convert Wave Energy
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OX2 to acquire ESCO Pacific, a leading renewable developer in Australia
OX2 has signed an agreement to acquire ESCO Pacific, a leading renewable developer in Australia, for AUD 126 million (SEK 872 million*). The transaction is subject to the fulfilment of certain conditions and is expected to close by the end of April. ESCO Pacific is a leading and profitable renewable developer in Australia with an … Continue reading OX2 to acquire ESCO Pacific, a leading renewable developer in Australia
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Don’t fight carbon with carbon in the energy transition
Batteries have a key role in the sustainable energy transition. But for batteries to be truly sustainable, there are several important aspects to consider, explains Wilhelm Löwenhielm, Head of Battery Energy Storage Systems at Swedish battery developer and manufacturer Northvolt. NewsTechnology and development29 March 20234 min Northvolt: “Don’t fight carbon with carbon in the energy … Continue reading Don’t fight carbon with carbon in the energy transition
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The European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance seeks to reduce absolute dependence on China
EIT InnoEnergy, the innovation engine for sustainable energy backed by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an institution of the European Union, has co-led the European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance (ESIA) securing the support of more than 110 new members in 17 countries since its launch in December 2022. The members of this … Continue reading The European Solar Photovoltaic Industry Alliance seeks to reduce absolute dependence on China
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The EU raises the renewables target for 2030 from 32 to 42.5%
The European Union will update its Directive on Renewable Energy to increase the implementation objective until 2030, which will go from 32% to 42.5% in 2030 and will introduce, in a stable manner and not exceptionally as up to now, the obligation that Member States speed up the administrative process to authorize the installation of … Continue reading The EU raises the renewables target for 2030 from 32 to 42.5%
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ACP Honors Jennifer McIvor with Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) is proud to announce that Jennifer A. McIvor, Vice President and Chief Environmental Officer for Berkshire Hathaway Energy, has been awarded the Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence. This award recognizes leaders in the permitting and environmental community who demonstrate exceptional dedication to improving the siting practices of the … Continue reading ACP Honors Jennifer McIvor with Andrew Linehan Award for Environmental Excellence
Continue readingWhere are wind power and solar energy technologies made?
When looking at where clean energy technologies and their components are made, one thing is very clear: China dominates the industry. The country, along with the rest of the Asia Pacific region, accounts for approximately 75% of global manufacturing capacity across seven clean energy technologies. Based on the IEA’s 2023 Energy Technology Perspectives report, the … Continue reading Where are wind power and solar energy technologies made?
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Iberdrola contributes more than 20 million euros a day to public coffers
In line with its commitment to society and to the countries in which Iberdrola operates, the company contributes more than €20 million per day to public administrations, according to the Fiscal Transparency report published today. The positive impact of Iberdrola’s activity on society is reflected, in addition to its commitment to a sustainable model that … Continue reading Iberdrola contributes more than 20 million euros a day to public coffers
Continue readingKronos Solar EDPR begins construction of its first two projects in The Netherlands
Kronos Solar EDPR, a solar developer company based in Germany that is majority owned by EDPR, has started the construction of two photovoltaic projects in The Netherlands. These are EDP Renewables’ first projects in The Netherlands and also one of the first projects through Kronos Solar. Both located in Berkelland Municipality, in the centre-east province … Continue reading Kronos Solar EDPR begins construction of its first two projects in The Netherlands
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Investment Needs of USD 35 trillion by 2030 for Successful Energy Transition
The global energy transition is off-track, aggravated by the effects of global crises. Introduced by IRENA’s Director-General Francesco La Camera at the Berlin Energy Transition Dialogue (BETD) today, the World Energy Transitions Outlook 2023 Preview calls for a fundamental course correction in the energy transition. A successful energy transition demands bold, transformative measures reflecting the urgency … Continue reading Investment Needs of USD 35 trillion by 2030 for Successful Energy Transition
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Energy sector to EU Parliament: SF6 phase-out is welcome but musn’t jeopardise the energy transition
On Wednesday the European Parliament will discuss the phase-out of fluorinated gases, so-called “F-gases”. These F-gases all contain fluorine and are potent greenhouse gases. Among the so-called “F-gases” is sulfur hexafluoride (short: SF6), a gas commonly used in electrical switchgear due to its chemical properties as an insulator. Switchgear ensures the safety and reliability of … Continue reading Energy sector to EU Parliament: SF6 phase-out is welcome but musn’t jeopardise the energy transition
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Potential for solar and wind energy in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
Chinese researchers have recently evaluated the potential for solar and wind energy in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, finding that the Qaidam Basin has the potential to be the country’s renewable energy base. In addition to abundant hydropower and geothermal energy, the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is rich in solar and wind energy resources. The plateau accounts for 45.6 … Continue reading Potential for solar and wind energy in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau
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Renewable energies could reach 50% of the ‘mix’ of electricity generation in Spain in 2023
In 2022, 5.9 GW of new renewable power have been added, which has allowed wind power and photovoltaic production records to be recorded. 2023 is going to be a key year for the ecological transition in Spain: according to Red Eléctrica estimates, renewable energies could reach 50% of annual electricity generation. These data, still subject … Continue reading Renewable energies could reach 50% of the ‘mix’ of electricity generation in Spain in 2023
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Inaugurated Australia’s largest photovoltaic plant equipped with Ingeteam technology
The official inauguration of the first phase of what will be Australia’s largest photovoltaic complex was held on Thursday, March 16. New England Solar Farm, located in New South Wales, is being developed in two phases by ACEN Renewables. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Australian Minister for Energy and Climate Change, Chris … Continue reading Inaugurated Australia’s largest photovoltaic plant equipped with Ingeteam technology
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Iberdrola to support Meta’s operations in Texas with new 321 MW solar farm
The project will supply clean, renewable energy to power Meta’s operations in the region AVANGRID (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, has announced today the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Meta to procure renewable energy from True North, a 321 MWdc (240 MWac) solar farm … Continue reading Iberdrola to support Meta’s operations in Texas with new 321 MW solar farm
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Galán assures Lula da Silva that Iberdrola will be Brazil’s faithful ally in its energy transition
The Chairman of Iberdrola, Ignacio Galán, today assured the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, that Iberdrola will be a loyal ally in the country’s energy transition. This was expressed during their visit to the company’s first hybrid complex in Brazil. Located in the interior of Paraíba, in the northeast of the country, … Continue reading Galán assures Lula da Silva that Iberdrola will be Brazil’s faithful ally in its energy transition
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RWE: 22% more electricity generated from wind and solar than in previous year
RWE continued to consistently pursue its ‘Growing Green’ investment and growth strategy in a very challenging year 2022, once again noticeably stepping up the pace. The company further expanded its good market position, both through organic growth in its core business and through strategic acquisitions. The acquisition of Con Edison Clean Energy Businesses (Con Edison … Continue reading RWE: 22% more electricity generated from wind and solar than in previous year
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Record growth in wind power and solar despite the energy crisis
By the end of 2022, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3372 Gigawatt (GW), growing the stock of renewable power by a record of 295 GW or by 9.6 per cent. An impressive 83 per cent of all power capacity added last year was produced by renewables. Renewable Capacity Statistics 2023, released by the International … Continue reading Record growth in wind power and solar despite the energy crisis
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