Aquila Clean Energy has placed an order with the Nordex Group for the additional delivery of 24 N163/5.X wind turbines in Spain. In addition to the 21 wind turbines with a combined power of 124 MW ordered for the Baza wind farm group in June 2024, the Nordex Group will also supply additional wind turbines … Continue reading Nordex receives a new order from Aquila Clean Energy for 141.6 MW of wind energy in Spain
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Wind energy and photovoltaic overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity
Report finds 13 member states generated more energy from wind and solar power than coal and gas for first time in 2024 Ajit Niranjan Wind turbines and solar photovoltaic panels have overtaken fossil fuels to generate 30% of the European Union’s electricity in the first half of the year, a report has found. Power generation … Continue reading Wind energy and photovoltaic overtake fossil fuels to provide 30% of EU electricity
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of July
In the fourth week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets, as well as gas and CO2 futures prices, remained in the same range as in the previous week. Most electricity markets registered negative prices on Sunday, July 28. On that day, Italy registered the highest photovoltaic energy production for a July month. … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of July
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Wind power from the east gathering strength: the outlook for OEMs
With the growth outlook for onshore and offshore wind looking healthy, Chinese wind turbine OEMs are hungry for global expansion. We expect healthy growth in demand for onshore and offshore wind generation over the next ten years, providing a firm foundation for wind turbine manufacturers to build on across the board. But how are market … Continue reading Wind power from the east gathering strength: the outlook for OEMs
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Vestas is awarded a 49 MW wind energy project in Germany
Vestas has received a 49 MW order from WindBauer GmbH for the Bartow Pfalz wind energy project in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Vestas will deliver six V162-7.2 MW and one V150-6.0 MW wind turbines, and the order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the turbines under a long-term … Continue reading Vestas is awarded a 49 MW wind energy project in Germany
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Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
Spain’s Ministry for the Ecological Transition and the Demographic Challenge (MITECO) has granted the Administrative Construction Authorisation (AAC) to 283 renewables energy projects totalling 28GW that had to obtain it before July 25, in accordance with the deadlines and milestones established by Royal Decree-Law 23/2020. The projects add up to 28,123MW and their execution will … Continue reading Spain approves 28 GW and grants Administrative Construction Authorisation for 283 photovoltaic wind power and hydro plants
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Vestas secures 795 MW order for OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
Vestas has received a firm order for wind turbines for the OranjeWind offshore wind farm, formerly Hollandse Kust West VII, in the Netherlands. Vestas will supply 53 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines and is responsible for the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the assets under a 5-year comprehensive … Continue reading Vestas secures 795 MW order for OranjeWind offshore wind farm in the Netherlands
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RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project
“DemoSATH Lab” initiative kicks-off enhanced environmental monitoring studies to gain better knowledge about underwater noise, bird detection and the interactions of marine life with the platform. The studies will be conducted on DemoSATH, a 2 MW operational floating offshore wind turbine installed 2 miles off the Spanish coastline. The DemoSATH floating offshore wind turbine has been … Continue reading RWE and Saitec collaborate to commission enhanced environmental monitoring studies at DemoSATH floating offshore wind project
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From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain
The wind farm, which foresees the replacement of wind turbines operating since 2000, represents an investment of 34.1 million euros. The work has a maximum aid of 6.51 million, granted by the Institute for Energy Diversification and Saving (IDAE), under the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan financed by the EU. Endesa, through its renewable energy … Continue reading From 22 to 4 wind turbines, Endesa begins the largest repowering of a wind power plant in Spain
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Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind power is killing many birds in the US. Billions of birds likely die each year in the United States, but contrary to popular claims, wind turbines are not the main culprit. Former President Trump continually used his prominent platform to claim that wind turbines… make economic sense for part … Continue reading Experts refute Trump’s claim that wind energy is killing many birds in the US.
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Chile installs 3,962 MW of photovoltaic and 1,882 MW of wind power
Currently, there are more than 3.9 GW PV under construction in the country. 67% of Chile’s electricity generation in June was renewable and solar energy represented 15% of monthly generation.Generadoras Chile has presented its monthly bulletin corresponding to June. According to the report, the National Electric System (SEN) has a total installed capacity of 33,580 … Continue reading Chile installs 3,962 MW of photovoltaic and 1,882 MW of wind power
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Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant
Morocco is looking for a consultant to carry out a feasibility study on an offshore wind energy project that could be the first in Africa. The Moroccan Agency for Sustainable Energy (Masen) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) launched a tender for technical assistance for the study. The preferred site is on the Atlantic Ocean … Continue reading Morocco begins the construction process of Africa’s first offshore wind power plant
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Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power
Saipem, an energy company traditionally focused on oil and gas contracts, sees business opportunities in low-carbon areas such as green ammonia and offshore wind. Speaking to the press following the publication of its first half results yesterday, CEO Alessandro Puliti stated that the group had recently been awarded a €250 million project for the construction … Continue reading Saipem sees business opportunities in green ammonia and offshore wind power
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TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future
Synergies leveraged to realise OranjeWind offshore wind farm with an installed capacity of 795 megawatts as first system integration project on Dutch market. Each partner has 50% stake in OranjeWind offshore wind farm, for which final investment decision has been taken. Partners are committed to delivering their allocated part of flexible system integration solutions, including … Continue reading TotalEnergies and RWE join forces to implement OranjeWind offshore wind power for Dutch energy system of the future
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Biden to Kamala Harris switch holds out hope of continuity for US wind power
Wind energy switches gears from grappling with the uncertainties of a second Trump term to possibility of continued momentum under progressive vice president. Most analysts agree that the calculation for US renewable energy, and not least offshore wind, in the upcoming election is simple: a Democratic presidency would benefit the sector, while a Republican, particularly … Continue reading Biden to Kamala Harris switch holds out hope of continuity for US wind power
Continue readingEuropean market prices continue their upward trend in summer while photovoltaic energy registered records in Portugal and France
In the third week of July, prices in most major European electricity markets continued to rise compared to the previous week. However, the drop in prices over the weekend meant that weekly price increases did not exceed 10%. Portugal broke the historical record for photovoltaic energy production again on July 16, while on July 18, … Continue reading European market prices continue their upward trend in summer while photovoltaic energy registered records in Portugal and France
Continue readingCombined photovoltaic and wind energy will cover up to three-quarters of the increase in the coming years
Growth in demand in 2024 and 2025 is forecast to be among the highest levels in the past two decades, new IEA report finds, with solar PV alone expected to meet half of the increase The world’s demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heatwaves … Continue reading Combined photovoltaic and wind energy will cover up to three-quarters of the increase in the coming years
Continue readingVestas wins 136 MW wind power repowering order in US
Vestas has received an order for 136 MW to repower an undisclosed wind farm in the United States. The order consists of 62 V120-2.2 MW™ wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year operational support agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of the asset. … Continue reading Vestas wins 136 MW wind power repowering order in US
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Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
Infinity Power, a joint venture between Netherlands-headquartered Infinity Group and UAE-based Masdar, announced on Monday that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sierra Leone to develop 1-gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy capacity in the West African country in phases by 2033. Infinity Power said in a statement that it will collaborate closely … Continue reading Infinity Power to develop 1 GW photovoltaic, wind energy, hydro, battery storage in Sierra Leone by 2033
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Re-elected EU Commission President commits to clean industrial deal
‘The future of our prosperity must be made in Europe’ – WindEurope welcomes EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s commitment to home-grown renewables as part of the agenda for her second mandate. It’s great she’s announced a new Clean Industrial Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do it … Continue reading Re-elected EU Commission President commits to clean industrial deal
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