Spain faces the challenge of what to do with waste from wind farms that have already reached the end of their useful life. The removal of wind turbines causes a large amount of waste that, furthermore, is of very different natures. For two years, a research group from the University of Burgos (UBU) has been … Continue reading Wind energy and recycling, making concrete by recycling wind turbine blades
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Vattenfall and BASF sign purchase agreement for 49 percent of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms
Vattenfall and BASF have agreed the sale of 49 percent of Vattenfall’s Nordlicht 1 and 2 wind farms to BASF. The two companies are thus deepening their partnership in the field of renewable energy. Nordlicht is already Vattenfall’s second major offshore wind project in which BASF is participating as a partner. In 2021, BASF acquired … Continue reading Vattenfall and BASF sign purchase agreement for 49 percent of Germany’s Nordlicht offshore wind farms
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Morocco tenders 400 MW of wind energy
Moroccan renewable energy agency Masen on Thursday launched a prequalification tender for a 400-megawatt wind farm in the north of the country. The tender for the wind farm, known as Nassim Nord, calls for developers to submit prequalification bids by June 24 to finance, build and operate the wind farm’s wind turbines. The project comprises … Continue reading Morocco tenders 400 MW of wind energy
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The EU Grid Action Plan will help wind energy and photovoltaics, but urgent action is needed against excessive connection queues.
On 28 November the EU Commission launched an Action Plan for Grids – a 14-point plan to modernise Europe’s electricity grid and prepare for the renewables-based electrification of the energy system. It says €584bn of new investments are required by 2030 to upgrade Europe’s grids. Absolutely. And these investments can’t come soon enough. The current … Continue reading The EU Grid Action Plan will help wind energy and photovoltaics, but urgent action is needed against excessive connection queues.
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Denmark’s latest offshore wind auction could award enough capacity to meet the country’s entire electricity demand
This week Denmark opened an offshore wind tender which could award up to 10 GW. If successful, the awarded capacity would be enough to meet all of the country’s electricity demand. It could also be used to produce renewable hydrogen and other green fuels. It remains to be seen whether the auction design will attract … Continue reading Denmark’s latest offshore wind auction could award enough capacity to meet the country’s entire electricity demand
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ACP Statement on White House, Department of Energy Transmission Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from CEO Jason Grumet after the White House and the U.S. Department of Energy announced several new measures to deploy and expand high-voltage transmission: “Today’s announcements reinforce the urgent need to expand and strengthen our nation’s electric grid. Our nation’s economic, security, and climate goals all hinge … Continue reading ACP Statement on White House, Department of Energy Transmission Announcements
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Octopus Energy invests in Ocergy to boost floating offshore wind energy worldwide
The investment is made through Vector, Octopus Energy’s offshore wind fund. He will drive the commercialization of Ocergy’s technology.Octopus Energy Generation has announced its investment in Ocergy. It is a company dedicated to the design and manufacture of floating, lightweight and modular foundations for offshore wind farms. They are used in areas with very deep … Continue reading Octopus Energy invests in Ocergy to boost floating offshore wind energy worldwide
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Ørsted inaugurates the Asia-Pacific region’s largest offshore wind farms
Ørsted is proud to announce the inauguration of the Greater Changhua 1 and 2a offshore wind farms in Taiwan. With a total installed capacity of 900 MW, the two offshore wind farms are in operation and fully connected to the grid, making them the largest of their kind in Taiwan and in the Asia-Pacific region. Today’s … Continue reading Ørsted inaugurates the Asia-Pacific region’s largest offshore wind farms
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Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management conclude negotiations to expand alliance to 2,500 MW of renewables in Iberia
Iberdrola and Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, managed by Norges Bank Investment Management, have concluded negotiations to add an extra 644 MW of renewable energy in Spain to their Iberian clean energy alliance, with approximately 2,500 MW now under development. In January, both companies stated that they were negotiating exclusively to double the size of their … Continue reading Iberdrola and Norges Bank Investment Management conclude negotiations to expand alliance to 2,500 MW of renewables in Iberia
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ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) finalized updated regulations for renewable energy development on the U.S. Outer … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Offshore Wind Announcements
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Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History Receives Full Federal Environmental Permitting Approval
The Permitting Council (Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council) is pleased to announce that Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind is the latest project to complete its required federal environmental permitting review and authorizations with permitting assistance from the Council. The $9.8 billion renewable energy project is expected to power up to 660,000 homes. “Offshore wind energy is … Continue reading Largest Offshore Wind Project in U.S. History Receives Full Federal Environmental Permitting Approval
Continue readingClean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
Today, petitions were filed with the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission requesting imposition of anti-dumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD) on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and modules imported from Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand. The Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), American Clean Power Association (ACP), Advanced Energy United (United), and American … Continue reading Clean Energy Industry Groups Issue Statement on New AD/CVD Petitions
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Rocío Sicre, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
The Board of Directors of the Wind Business Association (AEE) has unanimously elected Rocío Sicre del Rosal as president, who replaces Juan Diego Díaz, who has held the position since 2020.A key period is opening for wind energy and its consolidation as a leading technology in the Energy Transition, where Sicre has highlighted as objectives … Continue reading Rocío Sicre, new president of the Spanish Wind Energy Association
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China Wind Turbine Exports Surged 60% in 2023
Chinese wind turbine exports surged more than 60% year-on-year in 2023, with manufacturers shipping more than 3.6 gigawatts of the products as they look for new growth in overseas markets, according to a new report. The locally made turbines were exported to 18 countries, with Uzbekistan, Egypt, South Africa, Laos and Chile being the top … Continue reading China Wind Turbine Exports Surged 60% in 2023
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Suzlon Group’s Girish Tanti elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
Wind Industry veteran Tanti restates his commitment to driving the tripling of renewables to power a net-zero future. Girish Tanti, Vice Chairman of the Suzlon Group, has been elected Vice-Chair of the Global Wind Energy Council at the annual board meeting, held in Abu Dhabi this year. With nearly 30 years of global renewables business … Continue reading Suzlon Group’s Girish Tanti elected to Vice-Chair of the Board of Global Wind Energy Council
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of April
Gas and CO2 price rises drive European electricity markets, but the Iberian market resists. In the third week of April, prices rose in most major European electricity markets. The exception was the Iberian market, which had the lowest prices for the eleventh consecutive week. Gas and CO2 futures rose to prices not seen since the … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the third week of April
Continue readingUnderstanding the implications of the intermittency of renewable energy is essential for energy market participants
Electricity demand is set to surge over the coming decades as addressing climate change becomes a key focus for societies globally and the energy transition advances. At the same time, traditional fossil fuel powered generation will increasingly be phased out in favour of renewable sources. On the face of it, that’s good news for power … Continue reading Understanding the implications of the intermittency of renewable energy is essential for energy market participants
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Siemens Gamesa will install a wind turbine of around 21 MW and between 270 and 280 meters in rotor diameter
Who said we had to slow down product development? Rumors are confirmed: Siemens Gamesa will install a prototype that, pending official confirmation, will have a power of 21 MW and a rotor diameter between 270 and 280 meters. This will mean that, unless a Chinese manufacturer beats them to it, this prototype will become the … Continue reading Siemens Gamesa will install a wind turbine of around 21 MW and between 270 and 280 meters in rotor diameter
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Wind power and photovoltaic installations increase in China in the first quarter
China’s installed capacity for power generation from wind and photovoltaics rose in the first quarter, which analysts attributed to rising domestic demand as China pursues sustainable development. Analysts refuted accusations of “overcapacity” recently spread by some Western countries, noting that such increases in new energy installations demonstrated China’s efforts to meet its commitment to achieve … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic installations increase in China in the first quarter
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Denmark tenders 6 GW of offshore wind power
The plan outlines the ‘largest offshore wind tender in Denmark’s history.’ The Danish Energy Agency has published 6 GW in tenders in 6 offshore wind farm areas. He said this is the largest offshore wind tender in Denmark’s history. The green energy produced will be used not only for Danish consumption, but also for export … Continue reading Denmark tenders 6 GW of offshore wind power
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