In parallel to the growth of offshore wind turbines, installation vessels have also had to grow. This has led to significant investments in new installation vessels, such as in the case of the Belgian company Jan de Nul, which has commissioned the construction of the largest wind turbine installation vessel (jack-up vessel) in the world, … Continue reading Voltaire, the largest wind turbine installation vessel in the world
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Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic
The Republic of Moldova has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost renewable energy production by offering a comprehensive set of investment incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors. Key measures include priority access to connection approvals for auction winners, long-term fixed-rate contracts for up to 15 years, and support mechanisms for both small and large-scale producers. … Continue reading Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic
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ACP and RENEW Northeast Statement on New England Offshore Wind Project Awards
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast released the following statements from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind and Francis Pullaro, President of RENEW Northeast after Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced 3 offshore wind project contract awards totaling 2,878 megawatts (MW) of new offshore wind capacity. Massachusetts has chosen to contract … Continue reading ACP and RENEW Northeast Statement on New England Offshore Wind Project Awards
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Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy
Back in January, when I looked ahead to the US elections on 5 November, I predicted “plenty of twists and turns in the race”. That turned out to be something of an understatement. President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the running, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, transformed the contest. … Continue reading Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
Zhong Neng is the first offshore wind farm in Taiwan to be completed ahead of schedule. It is the second offshore wind farm completed in Taiwan this year by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, following the inauguration of the 600MW Changfang-Xidao. At a ceremony yesterday in Taipei, Taiwan, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) officially celebrated construction completion of … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners inaugurates 300MW Zhong Neng offshore wind farm in Taiwan
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US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced final approval of a wind project off the coast of Maryland, bringing the U.S. halfway to its goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of the clean energy technology by 2030. The project is the 10th approved by Biden’s Interior Department. He has made offshore wind a cornerstone of his … Continue reading US Approves Maryland Offshore Wind Project
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ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
On Thursday, September 5, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) and the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) signed a financing contract for ?37.4 billion for the purpose of remodeling and expanding the Tejona Wind Farm, located in Tilarán, Guanacaste. The modernization of the plant will increase its installed capacity to 42 megawatts, consolidating its … Continue reading ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
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ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued the Record of Decision (ROD) for US Wind’s Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking the 10th offshore wind project receiving federal approval in less than four years: “This … Continue reading ACP Statement on 10th Approved U.S. Offshore Wind Project
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UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
The UK has announced the results of its latest auction for new wind farms (AR6). 6.3 GW of new wind capacity won Contracts for Difference (CfDs). 5.3 GW were offshore wind, including 400 MW of floating wind. 990 MW were onshore wind. This is good, not least after the UK didn’t get any offshore wind … Continue reading UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
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Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
The wholesale price of electricity in Spain during the first half of 2024 was up to 40% lower than it would have been without the investments in solar photovoltaic and wind capacity made since 2019, according to an article published in the Economic Bulletin of the Bank of Spain. The article, authored by Javier Quintana, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
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100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
In the UK, Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and Kemberton solar farm have both secured a government price guarantee, Contract for Difference, in the latest allocation round. This will mean fossil free power for more than 60,000 British homes. Vattenfall has secured a CfD for two projects in the latest Allocation Round for low-carbon electricity … Continue reading 100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
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Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
The contracts for East Anglia Two and East Anglia Three will supply more than 1,000 MW of clean, green electricity, enough to power the equivalent of more than one million homes. Iberdrola, through its UK subsidiary Scottish Power, has been awarded two contracts in the government’s sixth round of contracts for difference auctions, which will … Continue reading Iberdrola awarded two offshore wind energy contracts in the United Kingdom for more than 1,000 MW
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Vestas secures 55 MW wind power order in Germany
The agreement with BWP GT Betriebs is for six 6.2 MW V162 wind turbines and three 6.0 MW V150 wind turbines. Delivery is planned for the third quarter of 2025 and commissioning of the wind farm by the end of 2025. Vestas will be responsible for maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years. Vestas … Continue reading Vestas secures 55 MW wind power order in Germany
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UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest auction
UK is in line for nine new offshore wind farms after the Government’s latest renewables auction, but campaigners fear it may still fall short of clean power targets. The nine new wind power projects compare to none last year, and include what will be Europe’s largest and second largest wind farm projects – Hornsea 3 … Continue reading UK gets nine new offshore wind farms after latest auction
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Vattenfall to pause offshore wind project Swedish Kriegers Flak
Vattenfall has decided to pause the development of the offshore wind power project Swedish Kriegers Flak until further notice, due to unviable investment prerequisites in Sweden. Swedish Kriegers Flak, located about 30 km south of Trelleborg, is Sweden’s most mature offshore wind power project. The wind farm is estimated to generate 2.7 TWh of fossil-free … Continue reading Vattenfall to pause offshore wind project Swedish Kriegers Flak
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Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 wind power plants awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has awarded Ørsted contracts for difference (CfD) for a 1,080 MW share of the Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm, as well as a 2,400 MW CfD for Hornsea 4. The CfDs were awarded at inflation-indexed strike prices of GBP 54.23 per MWh for the share … Continue reading Ørsted’s Hornsea 3 and Hornsea 4 wind power plants awarded capacity in UK allocation round 6
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
In the week of August 26, prices rose in all European markets. Wind and solar energy production registered declines, while electricity demand increased in most markets. TTF gas futures prices for the Front?Month remained below €40/MWh and CO2 emission allowance futures for the reference contract of December 2024 remained around €71/t. Solar photovoltaic, solar thermoelectric … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
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OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland
OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland to Equitix. The wind farm comprise of 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 24 MW. The Krasnik wind farm will produce about 79 GWh of energy and assuming an average annual household consumption of about 5,000 kWh, it will be able to … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland
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U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
Electricity generation from wind established a new record in the United States in April, and wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation in both March and April, data from our July 2024 Monthly Energy Review show. U.S. wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation for the first time in April 2023 but did not do so again until 11 … Continue reading U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) for five of its renewable energy projects in the latest Allocation Round 6 (AR6). The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for two onshore and three … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
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