Monthly Archives: February 2024

Biden delays development of wind energy in the Atlantic

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

The Biden administration’s recent decision to reduce its leasing proposal for offshore wind projects in the Atlantic has raised questions and criticism. The move has sparked concern among environmental advocates and industry experts, who fear it could hinder progress in … Continue reading →

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Statkraft to acquire major Loch Ness pumped storage hydro project

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

Statkraft, Europe’s largest renewable power generator, has agreed to acquire the Red John Pumped Storage Hydro Scheme, from Intelligent Land Investments Group (ILI).   The 450MW scheme, first conceived in 2015, was granted consent by Scottish Government ministers in June 2021. … Continue reading →

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All wind turbines at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm are complete

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

The Saint-Brieuc Wind Farm located off the coast of northwestern France has reached a significant milestone, with all its wind turbines successfully installed and standing tall. The completion of this ambitious project marks a major achievement in the country’s renewable … Continue reading →

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Increase in the contribution of Spanish wind energy in the main indicators

Posted on February 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

The wind sector accounts for 0.50% of the GDP in Spain (0.49% previous year), generates more than 39,000 jobs (32,000 previous year, a 14% increase), exports more than 2,500 million euros and saves 6,492 million of euros in the import … Continue reading →

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EU Governments commit to take urgent actions outlined in the Wind Power Package

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

In October the European Commission published the Wind Power Package: 15 immediate actions to strengthen the competitiveness of Europe’s wind value chain. The European Commission and European Investment Bank are delivering on their bits of the package already. But the … Continue reading →

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All wind turbines at Iberdrola’s Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France have been installed

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola has announced that turbine installation at the Saint-Brieuc wind farm in France has been completed.  Norwegian company Fred Olsen’s Brave Tern jack-up vessel installed the last 8 MW wind turbine at position SB49 on 17 December 2023. The ship has made 18 … Continue reading →

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