The construction and long-term operation of the wind farms are expected to support new employment and economic opportunities across the region. Amazon is investing in three new utility-scale wind farms in Greece, our largest renewable energy deal in the country to date. These wind farms will help match our electricity use in the region with … Continue reading Amazon invests in first utility-scale wind energy projects in Greece
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Spain and Portugal both get 40% of their electricity from photovoltaic and wind power
European neighbors Portugal and Spain are currently neck-and-neck in the race to roll out solar and wind power. On the chart, you can see the share of electricity from the combination of solar and wind in each country. Their rate of progress has been very similar. In 2023, both countries generated around 40% of their … Continue reading Spain and Portugal both get 40% of their electricity from photovoltaic and wind power
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Iberdrola advances in the construction of one of its largest photovoltaic projects in Spain
The new Ciudad Rodrigo plant, which is being built in the province of Salamanca and will have a capacity of 316 MW, will generate enough clean energy to supply 150,000 homes a year and will avoid the emission of 75,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere annually.This solar installation is part of the alliance between … Continue reading Iberdrola advances in the construction of one of its largest photovoltaic projects in Spain
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Progress since COP28 on transitioning away from fossil fuels
At COP28, global leaders united under the ambitious ‘UAE Consensus’ to push ambition closer to the 1.5C climate target. Their headline commitment: transition away from fossil fuels. This commentary looks to see where we are 12 months later, as this week G20 leaders reconfirmed their support for the agreements made in the COP28 global stocktake … Continue reading Progress since COP28 on transitioning away from fossil fuels
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Innagreen opens 200 MW Canadian wind farm
The wind farm features 36 Nordex N155/5.X wind turbines. Innagreen and Cowessess First Nation have announced the opening of a 200 MW wind farm in Saskatchewan. Innagreen and Cowessess own 83% and 17% of the Bekevar wind farm respectively, having acquired the project from RES in 2023. Bekevar is located in the rural municipalities of … Continue reading Innagreen opens 200 MW Canadian wind farm
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of NovemberPhotovoltaic and wind energy
Wind power prevents rising gas prices from driving up European electricity market prices in the second week of November. In the second week of November, average prices in most major European electricity markets exceeded €100/MWh, although they were lower than the previous week. This decrease occurred thanks to the increase in wind energy production and … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the second week of NovemberPhotovoltaic and wind energy
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The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA
We expect renewables to remain competitive, and while protectionism will rise, a full repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is unlikely. Following the US election, our experts from across the energy sector have worked to produce a cross-commodity report – ‘A second Trump administration Part 2: A deep dive into energy and commodities‘ – outlining … Continue reading The impact of Republican control on US energy policy and the IRA
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Spain approves 9 photovoltaic, hybrid and 200 MW storage projects in the second week of November
The Official State Gazette for the second week of November contains the announcements corresponding to 9 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 802.58 MW, of which 311.2 MW are from Iberdrola.Environmental impact statement for the El Horizonte photovoltaic solar plant project, of 51.985 MW, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the province of Alicante, promoted by Viridi. … Continue reading Spain approves 9 photovoltaic, hybrid and 200 MW storage projects in the second week of November
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Trump could eliminate the United States as a leader in wind and photovoltaic energy
High above the sand dunes of China’s Kubuqi desert, nearly 200,000 solar panels have been carefully placed in rows to create the outline of a galloping steed. The giant horse is a cultural symbol for Inner Mongolia, the northern Chinese region where the massive Junma solar photovoltaic plant is located — but it also signifies … Continue reading Trump could eliminate the United States as a leader in wind and photovoltaic energy
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Vestas secures 50 MW wind order in South Korea
The deal is for eight 6.2 MW V162 wind turbines together with a 20-year AOM5000 service contract. Delivery of the wind turbines for the wind farm is expected to begin in the second quarter of 2025, with commissioning planned for the first half of 2026.
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Ocean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
The project will position Ocean Winds as the largest offshore wind operator in Scotland.Ocean Winds has successfully installed the 60th and final Siemens Gamesa SG 14-222 DD wind turbine at the Moray West offshore wind farm project in the Moray Firth region of northern Scotland. Each wind turbine, equipped with Power Boost, can generate up … Continue reading Ocean Winds installed Siemens Gamesa wind turbines in Moray West, Scotland
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CIP’s South Korean offshore wind project starts operation
South Korea’s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, Jeonnam Offshore Wind 1, has delivered its first power ahead of the planned start of commercial-scale operation in 2025. Jeonnam Offshore Wind 1, a 96 MW offshore wind farm off the coast of Shin-an, is a project jointly developed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Copenhagen Infrastructure … Continue reading CIP’s South Korean offshore wind project starts operation
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Second prototype of the Vestas V236-15.0 MW, community-owned, inaugurated
Vestas is moving forward with its second prototype of the V236-15.0 MW. A somewhat special prototype, as it has been installed at the Thyborøn port and is community-owned. Specifically, the turbine has been funded by more than 2,800 local shareholders, who also hope to turn it into a tourist attraction. These community projects have a … Continue reading Second prototype of the Vestas V236-15.0 MW, community-owned, inaugurated
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Global energy storage cell shipment ranking 1Q-3Q24
InfoLink Consulting has launched its global database of the lithium-ion battery supply chain, an essential element for the development of photovoltaic and wind energy. According to InfoLink’s global lithium-ion battery supply chain database, energy storage cell shipments reached 202.3 GWh in the first three quarters of 2024, up 42.8% YoY. The energy storage cell market … Continue reading Global energy storage cell shipment ranking 1Q-3Q24
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Lithium prices remain low, while cell prices drop further
Spot prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate stood at RMB 72,000-75,000/MT as of October 31. The average price was RMB 73,000/MT at the end of the month, down 4.8% MoM. CIF prices for Chinese lithium spodumene concentrate (SC6) came in at USD 735-790/MT and averaged USD 763/MT at the end of the month, down 4.1% MoM. … Continue reading Lithium prices remain low, while cell prices drop further
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The photovoltaic paradox: the one that generates the least income but lowers the electricity bill in Spain the most
Renewables reduce the price of energy and this necessarily has a positive effect on consumers’ pockets. In this sense, the more clean sources in the generation mix, the lower the price of electricity will be. This is good for households and businesses, but it brings with it a problem for project developers, especially for solar … Continue reading The photovoltaic paradox: the one that generates the least income but lowers the electricity bill in Spain the most
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Morocco plans largest photovoltaic solar power project
Morocco is planning to launch its largest photovoltaic and wind power project in Western Sahara Desert to supply electricity to Casablanca city through an electricity network stretching nearly 1,400 kilometres, newspapers reported on Tuesday. The project is based in Dakhla city in the disputed territory and is expected to be launched in January 2025, they … Continue reading Morocco plans largest photovoltaic solar power project
Continue readingVoltalia and TAQA Arabia to develop 3 GW wind power and photovoltaic plant in Egypt
As the wind turbines near the end of their operational lifespan, Voltalia and TAQA Arabia have proposed a modern hybrid renewable energy solution. Voltalia and TAQA Arabia have partnered to replace the capacity of the ageing Zafarana wind farm in Egypt with a 3 GW wind-solar photovoltaic complex. In this regard, the two companies signed … Continue reading Voltalia and TAQA Arabia to develop 3 GW wind power and photovoltaic plant in Egypt
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China ranks first globally in offshore wind power
China had built and connected 39.1 million kilowatts of offshore wind power to its national grid by the third quarter of 2024, ranking first globally, according to a conference on offshore wind power industrial chain cooperation. China has formed relatively complete technological and industrial chains of offshore wind power, covering design, manufacturing, construction, operations and … Continue reading China ranks first globally in offshore wind power
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US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
If the US offshore wind industry goes down after Inauguration Day 2025, it will go down swinging. Stakeholders have been scrambling to make their case before the new administration takes office on January 20, and they are not relying on clean kilowatts to do it. Instead, they are rolling out the supply chain defense. Connecticut … Continue reading US offshore wind industry turns to supply chain to try to survive Trump
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