The Republic of Moldova has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost renewable energy production by offering a comprehensive set of investment incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors. Key measures include priority access to connection approvals for auction winners, long-term fixed-rate contracts for up to 15 years, and support mechanisms for both small and large-scale producers. … Continue reading Moldova sets ambitious targets for transition to wind power and photovoltaic
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Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy
Back in January, when I looked ahead to the US elections on 5 November, I predicted “plenty of twists and turns in the race”. That turned out to be something of an understatement. President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the running, leaving Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee, transformed the contest. … Continue reading Trump and Harris set out contrasting visions for US energy
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ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
On Thursday, September 5, the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity (ICE) and the Bank of Costa Rica (BCR) signed a financing contract for ?37.4 billion for the purpose of remodeling and expanding the Tejona Wind Farm, located in Tilarán, Guanacaste. The modernization of the plant will increase its installed capacity to 42 megawatts, consolidating its … Continue reading ICE and BCR sign contract to modernize Tejona Wind Farm
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UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
The UK has announced the results of its latest auction for new wind farms (AR6). 6.3 GW of new wind capacity won Contracts for Difference (CfDs). 5.3 GW were offshore wind, including 400 MW of floating wind. 990 MW were onshore wind. This is good, not least after the UK didn’t get any offshore wind … Continue reading UK awards 5.3 GW of new offshore wind and 990 MW of new onshore wind
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Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
The wholesale price of electricity in Spain during the first half of 2024 was up to 40% lower than it would have been without the investments in solar photovoltaic and wind capacity made since 2019, according to an article published in the Economic Bulletin of the Bank of Spain. The article, authored by Javier Quintana, … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind power made electricity prices 40% lower in the first half of the year in Spain
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100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
In the UK, Clashindarroch II onshore wind farm and Kemberton solar farm have both secured a government price guarantee, Contract for Difference, in the latest allocation round. This will mean fossil free power for more than 60,000 British homes. Vattenfall has secured a CfD for two projects in the latest Allocation Round for low-carbon electricity … Continue reading 100 MW of new wind and photovoltaic (PV) for UK homes
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Vestas secures 55 MW wind power order in Germany
The agreement with BWP GT Betriebs is for six 6.2 MW V162 wind turbines and three 6.0 MW V150 wind turbines. Delivery is planned for the third quarter of 2025 and commissioning of the wind farm by the end of 2025. Vestas will be responsible for maintenance of the wind turbines for 20 years. Vestas … Continue reading Vestas secures 55 MW wind power order in Germany
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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
In the week of August 26, prices rose in all European markets. Wind and solar energy production registered declines, while electricity demand increased in most markets. TTF gas futures prices for the Front?Month remained below €40/MWh and CO2 emission allowance futures for the reference contract of December 2024 remained around €71/t. Solar photovoltaic, solar thermoelectric … Continue reading Photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of August
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OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland
OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland to Equitix. The wind farm comprise of 7 wind turbines with a total installed capacity of 24 MW. The Krasnik wind farm will produce about 79 GWh of energy and assuming an average annual household consumption of about 5,000 kWh, it will be able to … Continue reading OX2 has handed over the Krasnik wind farm in Poland
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U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
Electricity generation from wind established a new record in the United States in April, and wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation in both March and April, data from our July 2024 Monthly Energy Review show. U.S. wind generation exceeded coal-fired generation for the first time in April 2023 but did not do so again until 11 … Continue reading U.S. wind power generation hit record in April 2024, exceeding coal-fired generation
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RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
RWE, the UK’s leading power producer, has been awarded Contracts for Difference (CfD) for five of its renewable energy projects in the latest Allocation Round 6 (AR6). The CfD awards have been made to RWE by the Low Carbon Contracts Company, on behalf of the UK Government, following successful bids for two onshore and three … Continue reading RWE welcomes success for onshore wind power and solar photovoltaic projects in latest UK CfD auction
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For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total
Demand for electric energy in Spain increases by 3.8% in August. For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the national generation mix with 23% of the total. Wind energy generated 16.6%. Monthly production with renewables in our country accounted for 52.6% and technologies that do not emit CO2 equivalent reached a share of 75.4%.National … Continue reading For the fourth consecutive month, solar photovoltaics leads the generation mix in Spain with 23% of the total
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Nordex installs the prototype of the N175/6.X wind turbine
Despite a deceleration in the development of new wind turbines by Western manufacturers, the reality is that all of them are working on prototypes for their new onshore wind power models. Enercon and Vestas, who are working on the E-175 EP5 E1 and V172-7.2MW™ respectively. Nordex, for its part, has also recently installed the N175/6.X … Continue reading Nordex installs the prototype of the N175/6.X wind turbine
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UK reaches 30 GW wind power milestone
This is according to recent research from RenewableUK’s market intelligence and data tracker EnergyPulse. The UK has now surpassed 30 gigawatts (GW) of wind generation capacity with the opening of SSE Renewables’ Viking Wind Farm on the Shetland Islands, which added the last 443 megawatts (MW) to the total. According to the data findings, the … Continue reading UK reaches 30 GW wind power milestone
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Trump appears to tie high bacon prices to ‘horrible’ wind energy
Donald Trump revived questions about his mental acuity after appearing to say that wind energy was to blame for the increased price and decreased consumption of bacon. Ex-president rails against wind power and laments decreased bacon consumption at Wisconsin rally speech. The former president’s bizarre remarks came at a town hall-style campaign gathering in Wisconsin … Continue reading Trump appears to tie high bacon prices to ‘horrible’ wind energy
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Enercon installs E-175 EP5 prototype of its new wind turbines
The prototype of ENERCON’s new E-175 EP5 is now ready. The assembly team successfully completed the assembly of the first wind turbine of the new flagship model with a nominal output of 6.0 MW and a rotor diameter of 175 metres at the Borchen-Etteln plant (North Rhine-Westphalia) on 28 August. “This marks another important milestone … Continue reading Enercon installs E-175 EP5 prototype of its new wind turbines
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Enercon and Bals/SelzEnergie sign contract for 330 MW of wind power
The large order includes 50 E-175 EP5 and 7 E-138 EP3 wind turbines for wind farms in southern Germany as well as two high-voltage substations. All projects have a high level of community involvement ENERCON and the Energiedienstleistungen Bals/SelzEnergie group of companies signed a contract yesterday for the supply and installation of 50 E-175 EP5 … Continue reading Enercon and Bals/SelzEnergie sign contract for 330 MW of wind power
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Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners delivers first wind power from Buffalo Plains – Canada
Once completed, Buffalo Plains, with a total capacity of 495MW, will be the largest onshore wind farm constructed in Canada. Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), on behalf of its Copenhagen Infrastructure IV (CI IV) fund, today announced that power from the Buffalo Plains was delivered to the Alberta grid for the first time. The first turbine … Continue reading Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners delivers first wind power from Buffalo Plains – Canada
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Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China
Goldwind opens its first factory outside China, in Bahia, promising 500 jobs and boosting the Brazilian wind sector.As the demand for clean energy grows exponentially, a major move in the wind sector promises to be a game-changer. The Chinese company Goldwind, one of the largest wind turbine manufacturers in the world, inaugurated this Tuesday (27) … Continue reading Goldwind lands in Brazil’s wind energy and opens the first wind turbine factory outside China
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Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
South Africa is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition: trying to decarbonise its economy (move away from coal) and make sure that everyone has access to reliable and affordable energy. Storage of renewable energy is very important for this transition. Solar and wind power are not available all the time. To keep the … Continue reading Giant batteries to store wind energy and photovoltaic solar power can speed up South Africa’s energy transition
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