Category Archives: Solar Policy

US sends first commercial offshore wind power to its grid

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Now.Solar

The United States has achieved a major milestone in renewable energy as the first commercial offshore wind farm began supplying power to the grid. The project, located off the coast of Rhode Island, marks a critical step towards the country’s … Continue reading →

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Dark money tied to fossil fuels helped stop offshore wind energy in the US Great Lakes

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Now.Solar

Dark money, that is, financial contributions from undisclosed sources, has been found to play a major role in obstructing the development of offshore wind energy projects in the Great Lakes region of the United States. The influence of fossil fuel-backed … Continue reading →

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Van Oord prepares for next-generation offshore wind components

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Now.Solar

Van Oord, a leading Dutch marine contractor, is preparing its offshore installation vessel, Svanen, for the next generation of wind turbine components for offshore wind. As demand for clean energy continues to rise, offshore wind farms are becoming increasingly popular. … Continue reading →

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Naturgy begins the construction of a new wind farm in Catalonia and plans to reach 250 renewable MW in the Community

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

The company will invest 40 million euros in this new wind installation, located in the province of Tarragona, which will generate energy equivalent to the consumption of 26,700 homes. Naturgy maintains its commitment to the development of renewable energies in … Continue reading →

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RWE Continues Offshore Wind Power Success in the U.S.: Awarded 1.3 GW Offtake Wind Farm in

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Now.Solar

RWE’s joint venture in the New York Bight, Community Offshore Wind, successful in NYSERDA’s third offshore wind solicitation with a provisional offtake award of 1.3 GW for new offshore wind capacity to power at least 500,000 U.S. households.The first phase … Continue reading →

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Concentrated Solar Power, photovoltaic, and wind energy in the first week of December

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

In the first week of December, gas prices declined, approaching levels seen in early October, before the Hamas attack on Israel. CO2 futures also declined. On December 8, they registered the lowest settlement price since October 2022. Wind energy production increased … Continue reading →

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Nordex installs the first wind turbines with 168-meter hybrid towers of its own development

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Now.Solar

Nordex Group is currently installing the first N163/5.X turbines at the Karahka wind farm in the Northern Ostrobothnia region of Finland, commissioned by a consortium consisting of Finnish energy supplier Helen Ltd and the Ålandsbanken Wind Power Fund. The unique … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on Proposed Central Atlantic Lease Sale and Sunrise Wind Project Moving Forward

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Policy Officer Frank Macchiarola after the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the Proposed Sale Notice for two Wind Energy Areas in the Central Atlantic and completed the Final … Continue reading →

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EGP begins construction on a 24 MW wind farm in Zaragoza

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Now.Solar

Enel Green Power has begun construction of a 24 MW wind farm near the towns of Borja and Fréscano in the province of Zaragoza. The investment associated with this project amounts to 26 million euros. The San Francisco de Borja wind … Continue reading →

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EIA expects combined U.S. solar and wind power generation to surpass coal-fired generation in 2024

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects, for the first year on record, combined electricity generation from wind and solar to surpass generation from coal in 2024. EIA expects solar generation in 2024 to increase 39% (228 kilowatthours) from 2023, … Continue reading →

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American Clean Power Honors Iowa Champions of Clean Energy

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Power Up Iowa (PUI) will honor U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley, Governor Kim Reynolds, and Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Director Debi Durham as Champions of Clean Energy. Thanks to their leadership, Iowa has … Continue reading →

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CIP and Ignitis Renewables wins Estonia’s first offshore wind energy tender

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

CIP and Ignitis Renewables wins Estonia’s first offshore wind energy tenderInternational green energy company Ignitis Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) through its Growth Markets Fund II are the winners of the auction-based competitive tender for development of an offshore … Continue reading →

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US Energy Storage Installations Set New Record in Q3 2023

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Now.Solar

The U.S. storage market hit a new high in Q3 2023, installing the most capacity in a quarter to date with 7,322 megawatt hours (MWh) becoming operational in the third quarter of 2023.  As outlined in the American Clean Power … Continue reading →

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MingYang produces first 18 MW offshore wind nacelle

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Now.Solar

Chinese wind turbine manufacturer MingYang Smart Energy has successfully produced its first 18 MW offshore wind turbine nacelle. The nacelle, which houses important components such as the gearbox, generator and control systems, is an integral part of offshore wind turbines. … Continue reading →

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RWE secures 684-megawatt project together with Mitsui and Osaka Gas in Japanese offshore wind energy auction

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Now.Solar

Wind farm to be located off the coast of the cities of Murakami and Tainai, Niigata Prefecture Partnership represents a strong combination of long-term expertise in offshore wind and knowledge of the local market.RWE Offshore Wind Japan Murakami-Tainai K.K. has … Continue reading →

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Galileo Empower plans to invest €170 million for project development over 7 years with 6 GW already secured

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Now.Solar

A joint venture between Empower Renewables and Galileo Green Energy, named Galileo Empower Ltd. (“Galileo Empower” or the “Joint Venture”), is announcing a significant expansion of the partnership as it now targets an overall development pipeline of 10 GW across … Continue reading →

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EIB delivers its bit of the Wind Power Package with counter-guarantees for wind energy manufacturing

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Now.Solar

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors today announced a €5bn counter-guarantee scheme for wind energy manufacturing. This is the EIB’s key action in the EU Wind Power Package. The counter-guarantees will improve access to finance for wind turbine … Continue reading →

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Vestas achieves the first wind project with Repsol with the most powerful wind turbines ever installed in Spain

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

Repsol has placed an order for 31 MW for the STEV wind farm, part of the Delta II project, which will be located in Aragon, Spain. The contract includes the supply and installation of five V162-6.2 MW wind turbines. This … Continue reading →

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COP28 key takeaways: The challenges in accelerating the energy transition

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Now.Solar

There’s more than one measure of success. Our team was there and witnessed an organisational triumph. The sheer scale of COP28 signalled an event of global interest – over 100,000 attended, bigger than Burning Man, compared with about 10,000 at Kyoto in … Continue reading →

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China’s solar production costs fall by 42% in last year

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

New Horizons report says US and Europe can’t compete with Asia manufacturing powerhouse. The cost of producing solar modules in China has dropped by 42% in the last 12 months to US$0.15 per watt (/W) giving manufacturers in the country … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit Guidance

Posted on February 11, 2024 by Now.Solar

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from ACP Chief Advocacy Officer JC Sandberg after the U.S. Treasury Department issued guidance today on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Tax Credit.   “We commend the Administration for the work that went into … Continue reading →

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EU electricity market design deal will help restore investment certainty

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Last night the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the EU’s electricity market design revision. The deal is a good compromise which will help restore the confidence of renewables investors. Crucially it avoids permanently enshrining inframarginal revenue … Continue reading →

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Mingyang increases its bet in the wind turbine race with a 20 MW wind turbine

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Mingyang Smart Energy, a leading wind turbine manufacturer in China, has announced plans to develop a new 20 MW offshore wind turbine. The move comes as part of a growing “arms race” in the wind energy industry, as companies compete … Continue reading →

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GE’s Newly Unveiled 18 MW Wind Turbine Will Work Offshore Japan

Posted on February 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

GE Renewable Energy has recently unveiled its innovative 18 MW wind turbine, which will be installed offshore Japan. The enormous dimensions and impressive capabilities of this turbine mark a significant advance in renewable energy technology. With a rotor diameter of … 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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GE and Forestalia sign collaborative agreement to install up to 693 MW of wind energy in Spain

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Framework agreement between GE and Forestalia includes 110 onshore wind turbines across 16 project sites in Aragon, Spain. First phase of 33 wind turbines already underway. All projects will feature GE’s 6.1-158 workhorse wind turbines. GE Vernova announced today that … Continue reading →

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Louisiana signs agreements for offshore wind power

Posted on February 8, 2024 by Now.Solar

Louisiana recently signed agreements to develop the state’s first offshore wind farms in its coastal waters. These agreements aim to promote renewable energy and strengthen the state’s position as a leader in energy production. The projects are expected to generate … Continue reading →

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PLUSWIND: A new hourly wind speed and generation database for US wind plants

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

In A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf, John Muir elegantly discussed the limits of scientific characterization of the wind, saying: “The substance of the winds is too thin for human eyes, their written language is too difficult for human … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola España will repower its first four wind farms and increase production by 30%

Posted on February 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

Iberdrola España will repower four onshore wind farms in Galicia and Castilla La Mancha, which will reduce the number of wind turbines installed in both communities by 200 and increase the energy production of the facilities by an average of 30%. The machines … Continue reading →

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Vestas is awarded a 186 MW wind power project in Finland

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vestas has received a firm order from Ilmatar, a Nordic energy company and independent power producer (IPP), for the Pahkakoski wind farm in the municipality of Ii, located 60 kilometers from the city of Oulu, Finland. The order consists of … Continue reading →

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GlassPoint Introduces Advances in Concentrated Solar Power Technology That Reduce Solar Steam Costs by 30%

Posted on February 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

GlassPoint Unveils Technology Advancements Reducing Solar Steam Costs by 30% GlassPoint, the leader in decarbonizing industrial process heat, today unveiled a range of technology advances that drive a 30% reduction in the cost of solar steam. In addition, the company … Continue reading →

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Suzlon wins 100.8 MW wind order for 3 MW wind turbines

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Now.Solar

Supply 32 wind turbines with a nominal power of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW to be completed in Gujarat. The electricity generated by the project will be supplied to Gujarat Urja Vikas … Continue reading →

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EDP is the world’s number 1 among electric utilities in the Dow Jones global sustainability indices

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Now.Solar

With a final score of 88 points, above average in the energy sector, EDP group, of which EDPR takes part, stands out as one of the world’s sustainability champions. EDP group, of which EDPR is part, has once again been … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 31, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

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

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 29, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 28, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

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

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Now.Solar

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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Vestas and Vattenfall sign 1.4 GW preferred supplier agreement for UK offshore wind project and exclusivity agreements for 2.8 GW for two other UK projects

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Now.Solar

Vattenfall, one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat, and Vestas have signed agreements to elevate the partnership between the two companies and their offshore wind business towards 2030. The agreements are another step in the right … Continue reading →

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