OX2 has closed an agreement to sell a 99.2 MW onshore wind project in Romania to Nala Renewables, a joint venture between IFM Investors and Trafigura. The agreement includes construction of the wind farm and the contract value is 2.48 billion SEK*. The project is located in the Eastern part of Romania and will consist of 16 … Continue reading OX2 sells 99 MW wind farm in Romania for 2.5 billion SEK
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China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories
On a vast salt pan in Yinggehai Town, located in Ledong Li Autonomous County of Hainan Province in Southern China, a massive array of 434,000 photovoltaic (PV) panels generates a continuous supply of clean energy. This is the largest centralized PV base in Hainan. The recently completed facility can generate about 720 million kilowatt-hours of … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic industry venturing into offshore floating territories
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Vestas wins 99 MW wind power project in Romania
Vestas has received an order for 99 MW from OX2 for an undisclosed wind energy project in Romania. Vestas will deliver 16 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. The order also includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a 35-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) … Continue reading Vestas wins 99 MW wind power project in Romania
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Nordex receives orders for 57 MW of wind power in France
Orders also include Premium Service for the maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years after their commissioning in autumn 2025. In Centre-Val-de-Loire, four N149/5.X wind turbines are being installed on 105-metre-high steel tube towers in a 22.8 MW wind farm. For a 34.4 MW wind farm in Hauts de France, the Nordex Group will … Continue reading Nordex receives orders for 57 MW of wind power in France
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Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted, the global leader in offshore wind, is deploying heavy-lift cargo drones (HLCD) for the first time in an operational campaign at the Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm. This pioneering move marks a significant leap forward in operational efficiency and safety in the offshore wind industry. The heavy lift cargo drone will transport cargo from … Continue reading Ørsted launches world’s first heavy-lift cargo drone operations at Borssele 1&2 Offshore Wind Farm
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Clean Energy Industry to Power Economic Growth with $500 Billion in New Investments, 100K New Manufacturing Jobs
A new report released today by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) shows that, in the last two years, the U.S. clean energy industry has announced $500 billion in new investments, spurring the American economy and creating tens of thousands of new jobs. ACP’s 2024 Clean Energy Investing in America report finds that the industry … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry to Power Economic Growth with $500 Billion in New Investments, 100K New Manufacturing Jobs
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Vestas wins order for 144 MW of wind energy in South Africa
Renewable energy producer African Clean Energy Developments (ACED) has placed an order for 144 MW for the Khangela Emoyeni wind farm, to be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 32 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 144 MW of wind energy in South Africa
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Taiwan awards 2.7GW in offshore wind energy tender
Taiwan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) has awarded five wind farm projects totalling 2.7GW with capacity allocations in its latest round 3.2 offshore auction. According to the list of awards released by the MOEA, the selected projects include local developer Shinfox’s 700MW Youde; Synera Renewable Energy Group’s (SRE) 800MW Formosa 6; Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ 600MW … Continue reading Taiwan awards 2.7GW in offshore wind energy tender
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The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy in India reaches 85.47 GW and wind energy, 46.65 GW
The government reported on Tuesday that the total installed capacity of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in the country amounts to 85.47 gigawatts (GW) and wind energy to 46.65 GW. India has taken several measures and initiatives to promote the development of renewable energy (RE), including solar and wind energy. These measures directly or indirectly incentivize … Continue reading The installed capacity of solar photovoltaic energy in India reaches 85.47 GW and wind energy, 46.65 GW
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of August
In the first week of August, gas and CO2 prices rose, leading to price increases in most of the main European electricity markets. The Italian market registered the highest daily price of the year on July 29 and the Iberian market the second highest on August 5. The French market broke the historical record for … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the first week of August
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EBRD lends €100 million for Enefit Green wind energy project in Estonia
Enefit Green has signed an agreement with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to borrow 100 million euros for the construction of a wind farm in Estonia. The loan term is eight years. The Estonian wind energy company said it will use the proceeds to finance the ongoing construction of the 255 MW … Continue reading EBRD lends €100 million for Enefit Green wind energy project in Estonia
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Northeast Brazil registers two wind power generation records in less than a week
The time of year favors the search for this source, since the winds become more intense; Ceará occupies fourth place in the regional ranking.The Northeast region recorded the second record of wind production in less than a week. The second feat occurred at 5:48 a.m. last Thursday (1st). In total 19,083 MW of energy were … Continue reading Northeast Brazil registers two wind power generation records in less than a week
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Southern Xinjiang’s first wind farm begins operation, boosting high-altitude wind energy
Southern Xinjiang’s first wind power project, situated at an average altitude of 3,100 meters in Kizilsu Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture, went into operation on Saturday. Located in Wuqia County on the Pamir Plateau, the wind farm is the westernmost one in China. The project represents a major advancement for China in high-altitude wind energy technology. The … Continue reading Southern Xinjiang’s first wind farm begins operation, boosting high-altitude wind energy
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Acciona Energía signs agreement with eSPap to supply renewable electricity to public entities in Portugal
In addition to the commercialization of clean energy, ACCIONA Energy has 166MW of renewable generation assets in Portugal, including wind power and photovoltaic energy installations. The company’s portfolio in Portugal includes 16 wind farms and the Amareleja Photovoltaic Power Plant. ACCIONA Energía announced today that it has signed a framework contract with the Portuguese Public … Continue reading Acciona Energía signs agreement with eSPap to supply renewable electricity to public entities in Portugal
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Haizea Wind and the EIB sign a 35 million euro loan to manufacture components for wind energy in Europe
The company specialized in the manufacturing of components for the wind energy sector has explained that this loan “strengthens the security of the European supply chain, in the field of renewables and contributes to the competitiveness of Europe’s offshore wind industry.” . The loan will allow Haizea Wind Group to implement advanced manufacturing technologies, automate … Continue reading Haizea Wind and the EIB sign a 35 million euro loan to manufacture components for wind energy in Europe
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For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total
The demand for electrical energy in Spain falls by 0.8% in July. For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 24% of the total, the largest share in its history. Monthly production with renewables such as wind power, photovoltaic, hydraulic and solar thermal energy. In our country it meant 55.3% … Continue reading For the third consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 24% of the total
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New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy
The new Labour Government under Prime Minister Keir Starmer has been in office for less than a month. Yet they have already initiated several significant reforms to accelerate the expansion of onshore and offshore wind. Just yesterday the Government raised the budget for the upcoming contract for difference auction round (AR6) to a record £1.56bn. … Continue reading New UK Government shows impressive determination on wind energy
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2000th Delta4000 nacelle manufactured in Rostock, Germany
Nordex wind power plant in Rostock achieved an important milestone by manufacturing the 2,000th Delta4000 nacelle at the company’s production facility in Germany. The nacelle will be installed as part of a wind farm in Türkiye, along with eleven other N163/6.X wind turbines. Picture: Sebastian Brüßler Since March 2019, Nordex has been mass producing Delta4000 … Continue reading 2000th Delta4000 nacelle manufactured in Rostock, Germany
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China’s wind power and photovoltaic capacity overtake coal for the first time
The landscape of China is changing on a scale hard to fathom to outsiders with renewable energy projects stretching across vast terrains, and in the process altering the fortunes for dry bulk owners. China’s investments in renewables are gigantic, leading the world in wind and solar, with twice as much capacity under construction as the … Continue reading China’s wind power and photovoltaic capacity overtake coal for the first time
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EIB provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has announced it will provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry. This announcement marks the first tranche activated under the EIB’s €5bn counter-guarantee scheme which constitutes the EIB’s key contribution under the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to … Continue reading EIB provide a €500mn counter-guarantee to Deutsche Bank aimed at boosting Europe’s wind turbine manufacturing industry
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