Monthly Archives: January 2024

Wind energy and solar power break records and generate more than half of all electricity in Spain in 2023

Renewable energies could close the year representing more than 50% of the national mix, a historical maximum and almost nine percentage points higher than the 2022 quota. Wind and solar photovoltaics complete an exceptional year, with respective records for production … Continue reading

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RWE and GNO, Inc. Release Louisiana Offshore Wind Supply Chain Database Signaling Further Market Readiness Along the Gulf Coast

RWE, a leading offshore wind company globally, and Greater New Orleans, Inc. (GNO, Inc.) today released the findings of a one year collaboration to accelerate the engagement of Louisiana’s offshore wind supply chain. The result of the engagement is a … Continue reading

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Taiwan to offer 3 GW of offshore wind power in March 2024 auction

Taiwan will offer a whopping 3 GW of offshore wind projects in its next auction in March 2024. The maximum wind farm capacity for this auction is set at 900 MW. This move is part of Taiwan’s ongoing efforts to … Continue reading

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BlueFloat and Origin submit joint bid for 1.7 GW of wind in Australia

BlueFloat Energy, a leading renewable energy company, and Origin Energy, an Australian energy retailer, have joined forces to submit a joint bid for a 1.7 GW offshore wind project in Australia. The project aims to harness Australia’s vast offshore wind … Continue reading

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There is still capacity to export more renewable energy avoiding curtailments and price cannibalization

The profile of electricity exchanges between the Iberian Peninsula and France shows interesting results. The Iberian exception represented a profound disruption in the pattern of exchanges between the Iberian and French markets. The analysis of exchanges by months of the … Continue reading

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The impact of solar photovoltaic energy on prices

The growth of renewable energies, especially solar photovoltaic energy, is transforming the price profile of the electricity market in Spain. The clear influence of solar energy stands out, with prices falling during the hours of maximum solar radiation from 2021. … Continue reading

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Acciona to develop one of Australia’s largest green power grids

ACEREZ, a consortium formed by ACCIONA, Cobra and Endeavour Energy, has signed an agreement with EnergyCo — the government agency responsible for developing Renewable Energy Zones (REZ) in New South Wales — to become the preferred network operator that will … Continue reading

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Ingeteam R&D in the wind industry: from Spain to the world

Technological innovation is a key factor in Ingeteam’s operations and is the driving force behind its growth, development and leadership.  Research, development and innovation plays a fundamental role in the company and that’s why more than 400 people are dedicated … Continue reading

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Ørsted takes final investment decision on Hornsea 3 Offshore Wind Farm

Ørsted has taken final investment decision (FID) on the world’s single largest offshore wind farm, Hornsea 3, which will have a capacity of 2.9 GW and is expected to be completed around the end of 2027. Hornsea 3 will be … Continue reading

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Vestas wins 108 MW wind power order in South Africa

Independent power producer Red Rocket has placed an order for 108 MW for the Witberg wind farm, which will be located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The contract includes the supply and installation of 24 V136-4.5 MW wind turbines, … Continue reading

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