Category Archives: Wind Energy

Nine companies showed interest in offshore wind energy projects in Colombia

Nine companies, seven of them foreign and two Colombian, filed accreditation documents with the National Hydrocarbons Agency (ANH) as compliance with the first stage of the enabling process for the first ‘Offshore Wind Energy Round’. This means that these companies are interested in developing these projects in the country. According to the National Hydrocarbons Agency, … Continue reading Nine companies showed interest in offshore wind energy projects in Colombia

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Iberdrola wins two areas in the Gulf of Maine to develop 3.4 GW of offshore wind power

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced it has secured two lease areas in the auction of sites for offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine held by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). Avangrid was named provisional winner of lease areas … Continue reading Iberdrola wins two areas in the Gulf of Maine to develop 3.4 GW of offshore wind power

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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of October

In the fourth week of October, TTF gas futures prices increased, reaching values not seen since November 2023. CO2 futures also rose. Wind energy production declined in most markets and demand increased in some markets. All these factors led to higher prices in most major European electricity markets. On October 22, photovoltaic energy registered the … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of October

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RWE partners with leading marine scientists to monitor biodiversity using an ecosystem-based approach at its Kaskasi offshore wind farm

Three-year project ‘SeaMe’ uses cutting-edge monitoring technologies – including environmental DNA sampling as well as a drone and an autonomous underwater vehicle, both equipped with AI-based cameras. Simultaneous integration of all collected data will enable monitoring of the ecosystem within the Kaskasi offshore wind farm with the goal of reducing carbon intensity of monitoring as … Continue reading RWE partners with leading marine scientists to monitor biodiversity using an ecosystem-based approach at its Kaskasi offshore wind farm

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South Korea opens bidding for 1.8 GW of wind power

Deadline is on 22 November 2024. South Korea has launched tenders for nearly two gigawatts (GW) of wind projects. Broken down, 1 GW has been set aside for fixed bottom offshore, 500 megawatts (MW) for floating offshore, and 300 MW for onshore wind. Deadline for a project depends on its division and capacity. For instance, … Continue reading South Korea opens bidding for 1.8 GW of wind power

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Sany Renewable’s indian unit receives two large wind power orders

The Indian subsidiary of Chinese wind power giant Sany Renewable Energy has received two large orders for wind power generators. Sany Wind Energy India will provide wind turbines with a total power generating capacity of over 1.3 gigawatts to three subsidiaries of Indian conglomerate JSW Group and wind turbines with a power generating capacity of … Continue reading Sany Renewable’s indian unit receives two large wind power orders

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Chinese manufacturers unveil 27 new wind turbine models at China Wind Power

China moves at a different pace. On October 16, 17, and 18, the China Wind Power 2024 fair was held in Beijing, one of the largest in the world alongside Wind Energy Hamburg, and undoubtedly the one with the greatest influence from Chinese OEMs and suppliers. A total of 12 local manufacturers attended: Goldwind, Envision, … Continue reading Chinese manufacturers unveil 27 new wind turbine models at China Wind Power

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Saudi Arabia signs localization agreements for wind energy steel towers

Steel towers for wind energy systems will soon be manufactured in Saudi Arabia following the signing of two agreements by the Kingdom’s Local Content and Government Procurement Authority.   The deals, made in partnership with Al-Yamamah Steel Industries Co. and Arabian International Co. for Steel Structures, aim to localize production and transfer critical knowledge in the wind energy … Continue reading Saudi Arabia signs localization agreements for wind energy steel towers

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China’s largest offshore wind farm goes into operation

China’s largest affordable offshore wind farm went into operation and achieved grid-connected power generation with a full capacity, its operator State Power Investment Corporation Limited (SPIC) said Friday. The 450-megawatt project consists of 53 wind turbine units installed in the waters 28 kilometers off the coast of Rushan City in east China’s Shandong Province, with … Continue reading China’s largest offshore wind farm goes into operation

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GOinterHUB brings together leaders in offshore wind energy in Ferrol

The seventh edition of the Galician Offshore International Hub (GOinterHUB) began yesterday with various thematic sessions in Ferrol, where more than 400 representatives and organisations from the offshore wind energy sector met. From left to right, Francisco Barea (Ferrol-San Cibrao), Martín Fernández (A Coruña), Ramón Muñoz-Calero (Avilés) and Laureano Louridp (Gijón). The congress, organised by … Continue reading GOinterHUB brings together leaders in offshore wind energy in Ferrol

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ACP Statement on Treasury Issuing Final Rules for 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credits

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg after the U.S. Department of Treasury issued a final rule for the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit (45X MPTC), which applies to clean energy components made in the United States: “ACP commends the Treasury Department and IRS for finalizing … Continue reading ACP Statement on Treasury Issuing Final Rules for 45X Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credits

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North Seas countries set out clear vision on wind supply chain and grid build-out

The Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries held their annual meeting yesterday in Odense, Denmark. They reaffirmed their ambition to transform the North Seas into “Europe’s green power plant.” They gave clear recommendations to the new EU Commission how best to support that. Notably on the need to further strengthen Europe’s wind energy … Continue reading North Seas countries set out clear vision on wind supply chain and grid build-out

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DNV tapped to help lenders and investors assess USD 40 billion worth of U.S. offshore wind projects

DNV is performing due diligence to enable the financing of eight offshore wind projects on the United States’ Atlantic Coast. The announcement follows news from DNV’s Energy Transition Outlook 2024 report, which forecasts that about 10 GW of fixed offshore wind is set to be installed in the U.S. between 2040 and 2050. While the … Continue reading DNV tapped to help lenders and investors assess USD 40 billion worth of U.S. offshore wind projects

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Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions

Paula Pérez is an engineer by training, but to this National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researcher, engineering is about people. “I’ve always felt that engineering is for solving people problems,” said Pérez, who studies wind energy equity and techno-economic analysis. “I think our work should center the people who will be impacted by it.” With … Continue reading Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions

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Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing

The cost competitiveness of these technologies varies significantly across regions, but overall, renewables are on track to overtake traditional fossil fuel sources. Wood Mackenzie has released five regional Levelised Cost of Electricity (LCOE) reports for 2024, which provide an in-depth analysis of the evolving electricity cost landscape across global markets.   These reports, covering Asia Pacific … Continue reading Global LCOE (levelized cost of electricity) competitiveness of wind power and photovoltaic (PV) is increasing

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Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that

Europe must leverage the significant potential for private financing stemming from PPAs. The recent “Draghi Report” on the EU’s competitiveness and economic security singled out PPAs as a key tool for strengthening the EU’s industrial resilience. PPAs have significant benefits: they enable European companies to procure clean energy at competitive and predictable prices. They increase … Continue reading Draghi says PPAs are good for EU competitiveness: all EU rules must reflect that

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US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014

15 states had at least 30% power from renewables in 2023. Southeastern US sees surge in photovoltaic generation. The US generated about three times as much electricity from solar, wind and geothermal resources in 2023 than it did in 2014, a decade-long stretch that also saw the percentage of national retail power sales from these … Continue reading US 2023 photovoltaic, wind power, geothermal output up 200% from 2014

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Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050

Egypt is positioned to become a leading force in wind energy within the Middle East, with the capacity to generate an excess of 76 gigawatts per hour by 2050, according to an international study. This capability would solidify its status as a potential leader in clean energy across the region. Published in the journal “Science … Continue reading Egypt poised to lead wind energy in Middle East with 76 GW capacity by 2050

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OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland

OX2 has signed an asset management agreement for Piiparinmäki wind farm with Nuveen Infrastructure. Under the agreement, OX2 will be responsible for the technical, commercial and financial management of the Piiparinmäki wind farm, to ensure optimal asset performance on the behalf of Nuveen Infrastructure, the private infrastructure investment business of $1.2tn global asset manager Nuveen. … Continue reading OX2 to manage a 211 MW wind farm in Finland

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Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta

The draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta has begun its parliamentary process. The wind sector believes that the text proposes a paradigm shift in relation to the repowering of wind farms, which clashes head-on with the fundamental principles of the existing legal system. The wind sector, understanding that the spirit of … Continue reading Concern and uncertainty in the wind energy sector over the new draft bill on fiscal and administrative measures from the Xunta

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