Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to get rid of wind energy is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s energy policies on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, which made record donations to his presidential campaign. The US president-elect wrote in a social … Continue reading Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
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Chinese firm Windey Energy to build world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
A China-based company has revealed plans to develop the world’s most powerful onshore wind turbines. Windey Energy will develop the ultra-large 16 MW onshore wind turbine which will be the first of its kind in the world. The plan is part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region’s Science and Technology Innovation Major Demonstration Project. Windey … Continue reading Chinese firm Windey Energy to build world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
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In 2024 European electricity markets reached their lowest prices since 2021 thanks to renewable energy and falling gas prices
In 2024, the main European electricity markets reached the lowest yearly prices since 2021, in most cases below €80/MWh. Gas prices were also the lowest since 2021, which contributed to the declines in electricity market prices, along with lower CO2 prices. Solar photovoltaic energy reached historical production records in all markets and wind energy in … Continue reading In 2024 European electricity markets reached their lowest prices since 2021 thanks to renewable energy and falling gas prices
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Wind power and photovoltaic drive Germany’s renewable energy surge
Germany made a notable shift toward renewable energy sources last year, according to a report from the Federal Network Agency Renewable energy accounted for 59% of the country’s total electricity generation, up from 56% in 2023. Wind energy was the leading source, contributing 31.9% to the nation’s energy mix, while photovoltaic solar energy contributed 14.7%. Despite a 0.9% … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic drive Germany’s renewable energy surge
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During the month of December, renewables generated 47.6%, with wind energy being the leading technology in the mix in Spain
Demand for electricity in Spain increased by 1.5% in December. During this month of December, renewables generated 47.6%, with wind power being the leading technology in the national mix. In 2024, renewables will reach a share of 55.8% of the total Spanish mix, as Red Eléctrica anticipated in its year-end estimates, with photovoltaics reaching 16.7% … Continue reading During the month of December, renewables generated 47.6%, with wind energy being the leading technology in the mix in Spain
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Fossil Fuel Interests Ramp Up Their Falsehood That “Wind Power, Photovoltaics Make Electricity More Expensive”
The Wall Street Journal article began: “As nations increasingly use supposedly cheap solar photovoltaic (PV) and wind energy, something strange happens: Our electricity bills get more expensive. This exposes the environmentalist lie that renewables have already surpassed fossil fuels and that the “green transition” is irreversible even under a second Trump administration. The claim that … Continue reading Fossil Fuel Interests Ramp Up Their Falsehood That “Wind Power, Photovoltaics Make Electricity More Expensive”
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Vestas Drives Global Wind Energy Expansion with 761 MW in Orders from the US, Europe and Africa
Market leader in wind turbines, Vestas, has ended the year with an order volume reaching 761 MW in various regions. The projects span the United States, Europe and Africa, highlighting the company’s global expansion.On US soil, Vestas has secured a pair of orders for undisclosed projects. Specifically, the company will supply 60 V163-4.5 MW wind … Continue reading Vestas Drives Global Wind Energy Expansion with 761 MW in Orders from the US, Europe and Africa
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Renewable energy production grew by 11% in 2024 in the Netherlands
Driven by photovoltaic solar and wind energy, Dutch renewable power generation increased by 11% in 2024, as green energy was behind 54% of the total power production. Renewable energy production grew by 11% in 2024, according to new figures released by Energieopwek. In the past year, there were more green electricity surpluses which resulted in … Continue reading Renewable energy production grew by 11% in 2024 in the Netherlands
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Portugal’s renewable energy production set to hit record high in 2024
Hydropower produced 28 percent of the electricity consumed in Portugal last year, followed by wind power with 27 percent, photovoltaic at 10 percent and biomass at 6 percent. Renewable energy production rose to a record high in Portugal last year and natural gas consumption fell to a 20-year low as the country installed more solar … Continue reading Portugal’s renewable energy production set to hit record high in 2024
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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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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
Continue readingOX2 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
Continue readingVestas 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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