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BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis of Central Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Areas

Posted on April 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

In another step by the Biden-Harris administration to support the growing momentum across America for a clean energy economy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability of its draft environmental review of wind energy areas offshore … Continue reading →

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Avaada Group will develop 6 GW of hybrid wind energy and solar photovoltaic projects in Gujarat (India)

Posted on April 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

Avaada Group, India’s prominent integrated energy platform, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat. This strategic alliance aims to set up hybrid wind-solar projects with an aggregate 6000 MW (6 GW) capacity in the state … Continue reading →

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The price of photovoltaic solar panels

Posted on April 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

One of the biggest concerns for many countries worldwide is the cost of solar photovoltaic panels. The increasing need for sustainable energy sources necessitates governments and people to consider installation, upkeep, and operation costs. We will thoroughly examine several factors … Continue reading →

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China surpasses the European Union in research related to wind and solar energy

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

newable energy technologies such as wind turbines and photovoltaics, according to a study by the EU, creating a challenge for its green technology ambitions.China led the number of peer-reviewed publications in areas such as solar and wind energy, as well … Continue reading →

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Japan launches major offshore wind auctions

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

In a significant step towards the development of renewable energy, the Japanese government has launched a third round of auctions. The goal is to select developers for two new offshore wind energy areas in the northern region of Japan. Together, … Continue reading →

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Enercon installs 2.4 GW of wind turbines in 2023

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

German wind turbine manufacturer and installer Enercon GmbH installed 2,421 MW of wind power in 2023, a 28% increase over the previous year. With a total of 628 wind turbines, Enercon achieved its operational goals over the past year. In … Continue reading →

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How Australia installed solar photovoltaic panels in one in three homes

Posted on March 24, 2024 by Now.Solar

For a brief period over several weekends this spring, the state of South Australia, with a population of 1.8 million, did something no other place of similar size can hope to do: generate enough energy from panels rooftop solar panels … Continue reading →

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New industrial policy proposes production of photovoltaic cells in Brazil

Posted on March 22, 2024 by Now.Solar

Brazil’s new industrial policy, launched this Tuesday (22), with guidelines for the period from 2024 to 2026 and which includes a series of objectives that the country must achieve until 2033, contains in its content some important issues for the … Continue reading →

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Unprecedented renewables growth keeps 2030 tripling dream alive – IEA’s Heymi Bahar

Posted on March 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022, with the next five years set to see the fastest growth yet. China and solar photovoltaic (PV) were the stars of the show. Energy Monitor interviews Heymi Bahar, co-author of … Continue reading →

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Installed solar power photovoltaic (PV) capacity in China increased by 216 gigawatts (GW), up 55.2% in 2023

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

China’s installed solar photovoltaic (PV) generation capacity rose 55.2% in 2023, data released by the National Energy Agency showed on Friday.The country built more than 216 gigawatts (GW) of solar energy photovoltaic (PV) in 2023, underscoring the scale and pace … Continue reading →

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CIP to invest $1.92 billion in offshore wind energy in the Philippines

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

CIP’s wind farm will stretch along the northern coast of Northern Samar province and is expected to begin operations in late 2025.Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) will invest PHP 108 billion ($1.92 billion) in a 650 MW offshore wind energy park … Continue reading →

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Top 20 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Companies in India

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) sector is heating up in an effort to meet the ambitious goal of sourcing 50 percent of its energy from wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) by 2030. Boosted by $3.2 billion in government incentives, the country … Continue reading →

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GE Vernova announces 1.4 GW of onshore wind projects with Squadron Energy in Australia

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

GE Vernova to supply the 6.0-164 workhorse wind turbine in strategic framework agreement, providing 1.4 GW of wind power generation across three sites.Framework agreement includes 414 MW Uungala Wind Farm, 400 MW Jeremiah Wind Farm and 700 MW Spicers Creek … Continue reading →

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France’s Energy Minister 23 announced the adoption of 54 applications for onshore wind farm projects

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

France’s “Figaro” reported on November 23, that the French energy minister announced on the 23rd through 54 onshore wind farm project applications, the total power of the project is 931 megawatt-hours, the average price of the tender is 86.94 euros … Continue reading →

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Victoria, Australia publishes strategy to boost offshore wind power

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

The government of Victoria, Australia, has recently revealed its updated strategy to accelerate the growth of the offshore wind industry in the state. The strategy aims to attract investment, drive innovation and position Victoria as a leading hub for offshore … 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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Taiwan to offer 3 GW of offshore wind power in March 2024 auction

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

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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Vestas wins order for Ecowende’s Hollandse Kust West offshore wind farm in the Netherlands

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

Dutch wind farm developer Ecowende, a joint venture between Shell and Eneco, has placed an order for 52 V236-15.0 MW wind turbines for the Ecowende wind farm at Hollandse Kust Site VI (west). Once installed, Vestas will service the wind … Continue reading →

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China strengthens solar and wind energy to boost green development

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the first half of this year, China’s installed capacity of renewable energy surpassed that of coal power for the first time in its history, indicating a change in the country’s energy structure. Renewable energy installed capacity continued to grow … Continue reading →

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SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland submit planning application for Glenora wind farm

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

SSE Renewables and FuturEnergy Ireland have jointly submitted a planning application for Glenora wind farm to An Bord Pleanála. The proposed site is located in North Mayo, approximately 7 km southwest of Ballycastle and 6km southeast of Belderrig. The two … Continue reading →

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Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023

Posted on January 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

Brazil expanded its installed capacity of electrical energy by 8.4 gigawatts (GW) in 2023, and new plants from renewable wind and solar sources correspond to 90.4% of the growth, the Ministry of Mines and Energy reported this Tuesday. According to … Continue reading →

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The Spanish government gives three more years to build and start exploiting wind and solar photovoltaic projects

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

The Government opens its hand to avoid the suffocation of the renewable energy sector and, with it, the construction or even the banks, giving three more years so that the promoters of wind and photovoltaic parks have up to eight … Continue reading →

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Suzlon secures order for 300 MW of 3 MW wind turbines from Apraava Energy Private Limited

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

Supply 100 wind turbines of 3 MW nominal power each. Wind farm at the client’s premises in Karnataka, with a total installed capacity of 300 MW. Suzlon Group, India’s largest renewable energy solutions provider, today announced the award of a … Continue reading →

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Navigating Indonesia’s PowerSystem Decarbonisation withthe Indonesia Just EnergyTransition Partnership

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Now.Solar

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The Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy for Coastal Communities

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Now.Solar

The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded a $2.5 million grant to a team of researchers led by Oregon State University. The funding will be used to conduct a study on how coastal communities perceive and benefit from the potential … Continue reading →

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Low-emissions transport fuels to decarbonise shipping and aviation

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Now.Solar

On 4 October the International Energy Agency brought together experts from government, industry, research and civil society to discuss the role of low-emissions fuels in decarbonising the international maritime and aviation sectors.    The workshop was attended by around 20 in-person participants, as … Continue reading →

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Jersey Plans to Host 1 GW Offshore Wind Power

Posted on December 6, 2023 by Now.Solar

Jersey, a self-governing territory owned by the British Crown located off the north coast of France, is planning to host a 1GW offshore wind farm. The government of Jersey believes that this wind farm has the potential to generate enough … Continue reading →

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Acciona Energía signs MOU with the Cebu government for a 150MW solar plant

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Now.Solar

ACCIONA Energía has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Provincial Government of Cebu (Philippines) and Filipino consultancy Freya Renewables for the development of a 150MW photovoltaic plant in the municipality of Daanbantayan, at the northern … Continue reading →

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Siemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business

Posted on December 4, 2023 by Now.Solar

Siemens Energy AG is exploring the possibility of developing a new turbine to replace a system that has caused significant financial losses for its wind energy business. The company is looking for ways to shore up its beleaguered wind energy … Continue reading →

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Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Director of Eastern Region State Affairs Moira Cyphers, after New York Governor Hochul vetoed the Planned Offshore Wind Transmission Act today:   “Governor Hochul must get serious about reaching … Continue reading →

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Siemens Gamesa Planning New Onshore Wind Turbine Platform Following Technical Issues

Posted on December 2, 2023 by Now.Solar

Siemens Gamesa, a leading renewable energy company, is said to be contemplating the development of a fresh onshore wind turbine platform. This decision comes after the company experienced significant technical issues with its existing flagship models, the 4.X and 5.X … Continue reading →

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America’s clean energy future needs #WindNow – and requires further government action

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Now.Solar

As countries around the world continue to focus on energy independence and climate-change targets, the United States has enacted legislation with the potential to change the renewable energy landscape in North America.  Today Siemens Gamesa, a global wind energy leader, … Continue reading →

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Statkraft and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners team up to develop 2.2GW of offshore wind in Ireland

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Now.Solar

Statkraft has announced a major deal with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ (CIP) fund Copenhagen Infrastructure IV K/S (CI IV) as part of its plans to develop up to 2.2 gigawatts of offshore wind in Ireland. This landmark partnership will see CIP … Continue reading →

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Only a setback distance of 500 metres will support onshore wind in Poland

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Now.Solar

Onshore wind has been stalled for a long time in Poland. The overly restrictive “10H” distance rule that came in 2016 excludes 98% of Polish territory from new onshore wind farms. Poland is about to adopt a new regulation that … Continue reading →

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EnergyLOOP will install its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain

Posted on November 22, 2023 by Now.Solar

EnergyLOOP, a company promoted by Iberdrola, through its PERSEO programme, and FCC Ámbito, a subsidiary of FCC Servicios Medio Ambiente, will build its innovative wind turbine blade recycling plant in Spain in the municipality of Cortes, Navarre. La Ribera Navarra will thus be the … Continue reading →

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Portugal to launch first offshore wind auction, eyes 10 GW by 2030

Posted on November 18, 2023 by Now.Solar

Portugal expects to launch its first offshore wind power auction by the last quarter of this year, aiming to reach 10 gigawatts (GW) of installed capacity by 2030, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Monday. As a pre-condition to the … Continue reading →

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China invests $546 billion in wind and solar power, far outpacing the US.

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Now.Solar

China accounted for nearly half of global low-carbon spending in 2022, which could challenge US efforts to boost domestic clean energy manufacturing. China once again topped the world in clean energy investments last year, a trend that could challenge U.S. … Continue reading →

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ACP’s Next Chapter

Posted on October 30, 2023 by Now.Solar

I am in the early days in my new role leading the American Clean Power Association. I am looking forward to meeting with ACP members in the coming months to understand what our member priorities are and what can we … Continue reading →

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RWE orders two 100-megawatt electrolysis plants for GET H2 in Lingen

Posted on October 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

With almost two years left until the target date, GET H2, one of the most advanced hydrogen projects in Germany, is picking up the pace. RWE has ordered two 100-megawatt proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers from Linde Engineering, the world’s leading industrial … Continue reading →

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Exploring a New Era at ACP’s Energy Storage Policy Forum

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Now.Solar

It’s that time of the year again: the Energy Storage Policy Forum (ESPF) is almost here! As thousands of power sector policy professionals descend on Washington, D.C. this February, I’m excited to plan the second annual Policy Forum under the banner of … Continue reading →

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