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EDP donates photovoltaic installations to support firefighters

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Now.Solar

EDP, a global leader in renewable energy and energy transition, will install photovoltaic panels and donate generators to support selected units of the State Fire Service. The goal is to create better conditions and ensure energy independence for the firefighters … Continue reading →

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Romania advancing its plans for more wind energy

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Now.Solar

After 10 years of slow growth, Romania wants to boost its wind energy again. Energy Minister Sebastian Burduja summarised their plans at the Power Shift Summit in Bucharest on 29 October: onshore wind CfD auctions starting now; grid expansion underway … Continue reading →

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Solaria obtains the Administrative Construction Authorization for its 595 MW Garoña photovoltaic project

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

Solaria has obtained the Administrative Construction Authorization for its second 595 MW Garoña flagship project. With this authorization, Solaria reiterates its goal of reaching 3 GW by the end of 2024. The Garoña photovoltaic project is a clear example of … Continue reading →

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Deep Wind Offshore and EDF Renewables extend offshore wind collaboration in Norway

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Now.Solar

Renewables energy major EDF Renewables has been working closely with offshore wind developer Deep Wind Offshore in Norway since 2021. The work includes delivering a competitive bid for the Utsira Nord tender. Now, the consortium has signed an agreement also … Continue reading →

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RWE commissions innovative agrivoltaics demonstration plant

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Now.Solar

Three technical solutions integrate power generation and agriculture; Plant makes use of recultivated land at Garzweiler opencast mine. Research activities to start in spring; crops such as alfalfa, broad beans and raspberries to be planted. Forschungszentrum Jülich and Fraunhofer ISE … Continue reading →

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Head of International Energy Agency considers China world champion in wind power and photovoltaic

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Now.Solar

China has emerged as a world champion in green energy, achieving a remarkable surge in renewable capacity and playing a pivotal role in global energy cooperation, said Fatih Birol, executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA).  Global renewable energy … 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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Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Now.Solar

Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from … 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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Skipjack Wind to be repositioned for future offtake opportunities

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Now.Solar

Ørsted announced that it will reposition Skipjack Wind, a combined 966 MW project under development off the coast of the Delmarva peninsula in the US, for future offtake opportunities. Following consultation with the State of Maryland, Ørsted has withdrawn from … Continue reading →

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“We are about to lose the entire European photovoltaic (PV) industry,” says the secretary general of ESMC

Posted on March 7, 2024 by Now.Solar

A little bit more than a year after the launch of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance, which aimed to reach 30GW of domestic manufacturing capacity by 2025 across the entire value chain, the industry in Europe seems poised to be at … Continue reading →

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Dubai unveils world’s largest concentrated solar power project

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Now.Solar

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday unveiled the world’s largest concentrated solar power and photovoltaic power project in Dubai. On X platform, Sheikh Mohammed … Continue reading →

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Clean Energy Achievements at COP28

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Now.Solar

This week, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Energy David M. Turk traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the 28th Conference of the Parties to the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), where he led the U.S. energy delegation. The Department … 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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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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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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Ingeteam and EIB sign €46 million loan to develop cutting-edge technology and new solutions for the energy transition

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Now.Solar

The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Ingeteam have signed a €46 million loan for a two-year investment plan covering the research, development and innovation (RDI) activities of the Spanish company specialised in electrical engineering and the development of electrical equipment, motors, … Continue reading →

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Statkraft aims for co-existence between reindeer husbandry and wind power

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Now.Solar

In the Fosen case, Statkraft’s goal is to find a solution that combines the affected reindeer herders’ right to practice their culture in co-existence with the Fosen Wind Farm. Statkraft regrets the burden the Fosen case has caused for 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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Acciona Energía’s largest pv complex in Spain Extremadura i, ii, and iii begins operations

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Now.Solar

ACCIONA Energía has started operations at the photovoltaic complex Extremadura I, II, and III (125MWp) in Almendralejo (Badajoz), the largest solar complex of the company in Spain. Formed by more than 230,000 photovoltaic modules, Extremadura I, II, and III will … Continue reading →

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RWE and PPC to build solar projects with more than 200 megawatts in Greece

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

Two leading energy groups, RWE and PPC, have joined forces to help accelerate the Greek energy transition. Through their joint venture company Meton Energy S.A., RWE Renewables (51%) and PPC Renewables (49%) have taken the final investment decision for five … Continue reading →

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Boosting Efficiency Delivering affordability, security and jobs in Latin America

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Now.Solar

The first fuelEnergy efficiency improvements have delivered big savings – and provide big opportunities Today the world is facing an energy crisis within a broader climate emergency. The crisis comes on the heels of the Covid-19 pandemic, already volatile energy … Continue reading →

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Strategies for Coal Transition in Korea

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary CO2 emissions from coal are at the centre of the climateand energy debate Coal is the largest energy source for electricity generation, steel making and cement production, three indispensable ingredients of modern life. At the same time, coal … Continue reading →

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Oil 2023 Analysis and forecast to 2028

Posted on October 3, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summary World oil markets reset Global oil markets are gradually recalibrating after three turbulent years in which they were upended first by the Covid-19 pandemic and then by the Russian Federation’s (hereafter “Russia”) invasion of Ukraine. Benchmark crude oil … Continue reading →

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Transitioning India’sRoad Transport SectorRealising climate and air quality benefits

Posted on September 27, 2023 by Now.Solar

Executive summaryRoad transport will play a key role in India’s clean energy transition India is among the fastest growing economies globally and will soon become the world’s most populous country. While road transport expansion and improvement typically serve as a … Continue reading →

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