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180 MW wind farm in Olavarría, Argentina

It was announced by Minister Luis Caputo. It is an initiative presented by the companies PCR and Acindar, with which they hope to generate 180 megawatts of wind energy. The Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo, reported that the Government received a new application to enter the Regime of Incentive for Large Investments (RIGI). It is … Continue reading 180 MW wind farm in Olavarría, Argentina

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Baseload power plants are not needed to maintain supply in an energy system dominated by wind power and photovoltaics (PV)

Baseload power plants are not needed to maintain supply in an energy system dominated by wind power and photovoltaics (PV), and only have a place in future systems if they help reduce costs, say researchers in Germany. In a new report, researchers from the German Academy of Sciences and Engineering (acatech) show that energy systems … Continue reading Baseload power plants are not needed to maintain supply in an energy system dominated by wind power and photovoltaics (PV)

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ACWA Power secures $703m for Egyptian wind power plant 

ACWA Power has secured SR2.63 billion ($703 million) in financing to develop, operate, and maintain a 1,100-megawatt wind power plant in Egypt’s Suez governorate.  In a statement to Tadawul, the company said the funding was sourced from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, African Development Bank, and British International Investment.  Additional lenders include DEG … Continue reading ACWA Power secures $703m for Egyptian wind power plant 

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Vestas secures 270 MW wind power order in the US

Vestas has received a 270 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 60 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity factor turbine, and the project has been developed by Steelhead Americas, Vestas’ development arm in North America. The order includes supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, … Continue reading Vestas secures 270 MW wind power order in the US

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ScottishPower Renewables welcomes Taylor Woodrow to East Anglia TWO

ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia TWO offshore windfarm has given a further boost to the UK economy with confirmation that Watford-based Taylor Woodrow is the latest addition to the supply chain family for its £4 billon offshore windfarm off the coast of Suffolk. The contract will see the leading construction company deliver the civil engineering works … Continue reading ScottishPower Renewables welcomes Taylor Woodrow to East Anglia TWO

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The IEA in 2024: Reviewing the year

The past year was a productive and dynamic one for the International Energy Agency as it marked its 50th anniversary and delivered on the mandates set by its Member governments to support energy security and clean energy transitions. The activities of the IEA throughout 2024 were reviewed last week during the December meeting of the … Continue reading The IEA in 2024: Reviewing the year

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RWE commissions 54-megawatt wind farm in Italy

San Severo onshore wind farm located in Apulia region. 12 x 4.5-MW wind turbines will supply up to 55,000 Italian homes with green electricity. Italian citizens seize opportunity to invest in wind farm. RWE now operates 16 wind farms in Italy with a combined installed capacity of 527 MW.RWE has commissioned one of its largest … Continue reading RWE commissions 54-megawatt wind farm in Italy

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European electricity market prices rose over Christmas week as wind power fell and gas rose

In the fourth week of December, prices in most major European electricity markets rose, exceeding €100/MWh on a weekly average. These rises were driven by lower wind production in most markets, together with higher gas and CO2 prices, despite reduced demand due to the Christmas holidays and an increase in solar photovoltaic generation compared to … Continue reading European electricity market prices rose over Christmas week as wind power fell and gas rose

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Vestas Development sells 277 MW wind portfolio in Italy

Wind turbine manufacturer Vestas has sold a 277 MW wind portfolio in Italy. This transaction demonstrates Vestas Development’s ability to continue developing viable, high-quality wind projects in Italy, one of its strategic markets in Europe. The projects included in this portfolio have been developed by Vestas and are designed for Vestas technology. “This sale demonstrates … Continue reading Vestas Development sells 277 MW wind portfolio in Italy

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OX2 secures photovoltaic plant of 165 MW and wind power plant of 40 MW at government auctions in Poland

OX2 has won contracts for the sale of electricity at government auctions in Poland, thus gaining support for a photovoltaic (PV) plant of 165 MW and a wind farm of 40 MW. The 40 MW wind farm project is located in south-eastern Poland and will be the eighth wind farm by OX2 in Poland. In … Continue reading OX2 secures photovoltaic plant of 165 MW and wind power plant of 40 MW at government auctions in Poland

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Rosatom to build 100 MW wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan

Rosatom Renewable Energy, the wind energy division of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom, has signed an investment agreement with the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan to build and operate a 100 MW wind farm in the village of Kok-Moinok, located in the Issyk-Kul region. The agreement was formalized by Taalaibek Ibraev, Minister of Energy … Continue reading Rosatom to build 100 MW wind power plant in Kyrgyzstan

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World’s longest underwater cable for photovoltaic solar power gets green light from Singapore in Australia

SunCable receives approval to export photovoltaic (PV) electricity from Australia to Singapore via a 4,300-kilometer underwater cable. The power will come from the world’s largest photovoltaic and battery park, to be built in northern Australia at a cost of 35 billion dollars.SunCable receives approval to export renewable electricity from Australia to Singapore via a 4,300-kilometer … Continue reading World’s longest underwater cable for photovoltaic solar power gets green light from Singapore in Australia

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Vestas secures 108 MW wind order in Australia

Vestas has secured a new order in Australia as part of its Q4 order, in partnership with Bright Energy Investments and Synergy for the Warradarge Stage Two wind farm. The project will feature 30 V136-3.6 MW wind turbines, delivering a total capacity of 108 MW. Vestas will also provide a 30-year Active Output Management (AOM) … Continue reading Vestas secures 108 MW wind order in Australia

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Algeria is considering installing 1,000 megawatts of wind power as part of the expansion of renewable energy

The Algerian Ministry of Energy, Mines and Renewable Energy is studying the launch of a 1,000-megawatt wind power project, after a recent study revealed that Algeria has “considerable potential” in this field, Noureddine Yassaa, State Secretary for Renewable Energy, said on Wednesday in Algiers. During a speech at the 2nd international workshop on renewable energy, … Continue reading Algeria is considering installing 1,000 megawatts of wind power as part of the expansion of renewable energy

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China to build world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet

China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, the main tributary of the Brahmaputra River.Beijing on Friday defended its plan to go ahead with the construction of a colossal hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, promising that it would have … Continue reading China to build world’s largest hydroelectric dam in Tibet

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Vestas secures 315 MW order for offshore wind power project in Japan

Vestas has received a 315 MW order for the Oga Katagami Akita offshore wind farm in Akita Prefecture, Japan. The project is being developed by Oga Katagami Akita Offshore Green Energy LLC., a consortium consisting of JERA Co., Inc., Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. (J-POWER), Tohoku Electric Power Co., Inc. (Tohoku EPCO) and ITOCHU Corp. … Continue reading Vestas secures 315 MW order for offshore wind power project in Japan

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Spain has 29 projects from the EU Innovation Fund, with more than 1,286 million in aid

Spain has a total of 29 projects awarded under the EU Innovation Fund, linked to a volume of aid of 1,286 million euros, making it the country with the most beneficiary projects. The projects, widely distributed geographically, will be developed in very diverse sectors, such as the manufacture of photovoltaic modules and wind turbines, the … Continue reading Spain has 29 projects from the EU Innovation Fund, with more than 1,286 million in aid

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Argentina: historic record in wind power with 68 wind farms in operation

Wind farms in Argentina. Although the history of wind farms in Argentina has several decades already, its boom began about 10 years ago, with the help of the RenovAr program. To date, throughout the country, there are 68 wind farms in operation. And, last month they contributed a record generation of 2,249 GW/h. According to … Continue reading Argentina: historic record in wind power with 68 wind farms in operation

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‘China price’ offers valuable certainty to global photovoltaic (PV) industry

Following the recent approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the Guangzhou Futures Exchange launched polysilicon futures on Thursday, with polysilicon options scheduled to debut on Friday. This landmark move not only marks a significant step for China in establishing a pricing mechanism for polysilicon but also indicates that China’s position in the global photovoltaic … Continue reading ‘China price’ offers valuable certainty to global photovoltaic (PV) industry

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Chinese wind power projects illuminate Uzbek homes

In today’s world, green has become the defining color of the New Era in China, with green development emerging as a significant feature of Chinese modernization. Green development, which seeks to promote harmony between humanity and nature while maximizing economic and social benefits with minimal resource consumption, has now become a global consensus. China is … Continue reading Chinese wind power projects illuminate Uzbek homes

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