Offshore wind, with its high capacity factors and growing competitiveness, continues to gain increasing attention within the context of the global transition to renewable energy. In particular, floating offshore wind is gaining particular interest among stakeholders, owing both to the significant wind energy potential available in open water areas, and the broader social acceptance of … Continue reading Floating offshore wind energy outlook
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Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
The Minister of Energy and Mines, Rómulo Mucho, indicated today that there is a portfolio of 35 renewable energy projects that can be developed in Peru. “We have almost 35 renewable energy projects, but that also has to require a series of permits,” he said on TV Perú. Rómulo Mucho indicated that, for this year, … Continue reading Peru has 35 photovoltaic and wind power projects in its portfolio
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EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
‘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 EU Clean Competitiveness Deal. Europe’s energy intensive industries want to decarbonise. And they want to do … Continue reading EU Elections 2024: WindEurope’s five asks for the next five years
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Vestas wins order for 117 MW of wind power in the US
Vestas has received a 117 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 26 V150-4.5 MW™ wind turbines. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, designed to ensure optimized performance of … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 117 MW of wind power in the US
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ACP Backs Federal Grant to Boost Offshore Wind Investment in Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) supports a first-of-its-kind proposal by Maine and Massachusetts for the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. The states’ joint application seeks nearly $200 million to bolster critical port infrastructure essential for unlocking the potential of offshore wind in northern New England and is the only CPRG proposal focused on … Continue reading ACP Backs Federal Grant to Boost Offshore Wind Investment in Coastal Maine and Massachusetts
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RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
RWE has been granted a feasibility licence from the Australian Government for the development of an offshore wind farm close to the Kent Group islands in the Bass Strait, off the Gippsland coast in the state of Victoria. This area is Australia’s first designated offshore wind zone. This licence approval grants RWE, a key global … Continue reading RWE secures its first offshore wind power site in Australia with a capacity of up to 2 gigawatts
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Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
Envision Energy has unveiled a joint venture (JV) for manufacturing and assembling the wind turbines and components, including blades, nacelles and hubs in the Middle East. Envision Energy said its joint venture partners include Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) and Vision Industries to accelerate the wind power growth throughout the Middle East. Financial details … Continue reading Envision Energy forms JV for manufacturing wind turbines in Saudi Arabia
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Nordex installs the world’s first N175/6.X wind turbine in Germany
On July 12, the Nordex Group installed the world’s first N175/6.X turbine at the Bürgerwindpark Janneby (community wind farm) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. On July 12, the Nordex Group installed the world’s first N175/6.X turbine at the Bürgerwindpark Janneby (community wind farm) in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. With a rotor swept area of ??24,053 square meters and a … Continue reading Nordex installs the world’s first N175/6.X wind turbine in Germany
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
In the second week of July, prices in the main European electricity markets rose compared to the previous week. These increases were favored by the drop in wind energy production and the increase in temperatures, which caused demand to rise in most markets. Almost all markets registered negative prices in some hours. Solar energy production … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of July
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Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, and another 150 MW plant from M Renewables.The Official State Gazette includes announcements corresponding to projects for 1 GW, including two plants of 93 MW and 63 MW from Viridi re, … Continue reading Spain authorizes 1 GW, with hybridization of wind power and photovoltaic energy
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Nordex announces strong order intake of 3.4 GW of wind power in the first half of 2024
Order intake for wind turbines in the first half of 2024 increased by 27% year-on-year to 3,357 MW.Stable prices continued with an ASP of 0.89 million euros per MW in the first half of 2024. In the first half of 2024, the Nordex Group secured 3,357 MW of orders in the Projects segment (excluding the … Continue reading Nordex announces strong order intake of 3.4 GW of wind power in the first half of 2024
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WindTwin, Iberdrola project pioneering a new era of optimization of offshore wind energy
Revolutionising Wind Power Forecasting and Management through Cutting-Edge Digital Twin Technology. The offshore wind energy sector is poised for a significant transformation with the launch of WinDTwin, a groundbreaking European-funded project aimed at revolutionising wind power production forecasting and management. With a grant of €6 million, this three-year initiative unites a diverse consortium of 13 … Continue reading WindTwin, Iberdrola project pioneering a new era of optimization of offshore wind energy
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Mingyang completes the installation of OceanX, its double-rotor floating platform
We return with Mingyang to announce that it has completed the assembly of its double-rotor platform OceanX, equipped with two MySE 8.3-180 wind turbines. Several videos are circulating online about the assembly process that are truly worth watching. The spectacular floating double-rotor platform by Mingyang In the quest to make floating wind power a reliable, … Continue reading Mingyang completes the installation of OceanX, its double-rotor floating platform
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Energy storage: global capacity to increase by 1 TW by 2033
Global energy storage capacity – excluding pumped hydropower – will increase by almost 1 TW between 2024 and 2033, representing an increase of 636%. Tax incentives and hybrid auctions will accelerate the expansion of the technology around the world. According to consulting firm Wood Mackenzie in its latest report, this makes this technology one of … Continue reading Energy storage: global capacity to increase by 1 TW by 2033
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Offshore Wind Turbines Offer Path for Clean Hydrogen Production
Using electricity generated by offshore wind turbines as one pathway to split water to produce clean hydrogen may make economic sense, particularly along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, according to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). The economics work best in regions where the water is not as … Continue reading Offshore Wind Turbines Offer Path for Clean Hydrogen Production
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Elecnor begins construction of a 320 MW wind power plant in Mexico
The construction of this new wind farm is expected to generate more than 2,000 direct and indirect jobs. Elecnor has recently been awarded a contract in Mexico for the engineering, supply and construction of the Cimarrón wind farm of around 320 MW, located in La Rumorosa and in the municipality of Tecate, Baja California. The … Continue reading Elecnor begins construction of a 320 MW wind power plant in Mexico
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EU Member States must take urgent action on NECPs and overriding public interest
On 30 June two significant deadlines passed. First, Member States had to submit their revised National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) to the European Commission. Second, Governments had to implement the permitting provisions under the new Renewable Energy Directive (REDIII). On both fronts Member States are lagging behind. They must take urgent action. Otherwise the … Continue reading EU Member States must take urgent action on NECPs and overriding public interest
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Ørsted successfully pilots new technology that further optimises offshore wind monopile installation
Building on existing marine life protections, Ørsted has developed a new, lower-noise installation method that could potentially revolutionise the way offshore wind foundations are installed. The groundbreaking new technology has been successfully tested in Germany, proving that this innovative approach can dramatically reduce noise levels during foundation installations, strengthening existing protections to marine life and … Continue reading Ørsted successfully pilots new technology that further optimises offshore wind monopile installation
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Iberdrola’s wind power production marks historical highs in the semester
Iberdrola’s steadfast commitment to investing in clean energy and decarbonisation has enabled the company to set a new renewable energy production record in the first half of 2024. Renewables production exceeded 45,000 GWh globally (45,181 GWh) – an increase of 5.3% compared to the same period last year. The record production figure was driven by … Continue reading Iberdrola’s wind power production marks historical highs in the semester
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Suzlon secures order for 103.95 MW of wind power from AMPIN Energy Transition
Supply 33 wind turbines with a nominal power of 3.15 MW each. Project at the client’s premises in Fatehgarh district of Rajasthan, with a total installed capacity of 103.95 MW.Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the award of a new order for the development of a 103.95 MW wind power project … Continue reading Suzlon secures order for 103.95 MW of wind power from AMPIN Energy Transition
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