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RWE expands its photovoltaic (PV) footprint in the UK and launches an industry-leading Solar Developers Charter

RWE, the UK’s leading power generator, has announced the start of construction of a further four of its solar projects in the UK. It brings the total number to 11, and marks a further step in the growth of the … Continue reading

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Translate offshore wind energy and biodiversity targets into concrete actions

Over 150 participants from politics, industry, NGOs and academia gathered today to align EU offshore wind targets with biodiversity goals at the “Strong Winds, Thriving Seas – Turning Ambition into Action for Nature-Friendly Offshore Wind and Grids” conference. At today’s … Continue reading

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China’s photovoltaic industry continues its rise thanks to continuous innovation, development

China has built complete industrial chains for the research and development (R&D), design, and integrated manufacturing of wind and photovoltaic (PV) equipment, according to a white paper titled “China’s Energy Transition” recently issued by the State Council Information Office. The … Continue reading

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Tug-of-war over prices starts in the photovoltaic industry chain

This week, the silicon material market experienced low trading activity with limited transaction volumes as the signing period approaches its end. Although some leading companies are showing a price increase trend in small orders, this change has not affected the … Continue reading

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Ørsted and Incheon City sign MoU to establish world-class offshore wind power industry in Korea’s Incheon region

Ørsted has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Incheon Metropolitan City, Korea, to cooperate on developing a world-class offshore wind power industry in the region. The aim of the agreement is to establish a successful local wind power industry … Continue reading

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20 Teams Win First Phase of Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize

Winning Teams Submitted Creative Solutions To Boost U.S. Wind Energy Industry Sustainability. Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced 20 winners of the first phase of the Wind Turbine Materials Recycling Prize. Administered by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), … Continue reading

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Revolutionizing offshore wind energy with green hydrogen

The offshore wind industry will explode in the coming years, with a projected capacity of 500 gigawatts on water by 2050. However, the challenge remains: how can this vast amount of energy be efficiently transported and used? Enter Copenhagen Energy … Continue reading

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36 gigawatts of new solar photovoltaic capacity in 2024 and 43 GW in 2025 in the US

Facing economic and political headwinds, the U.S. solar PV industry is expected to slow in both the residential and utility-scale segments, dimming the industry’s prospects of leading the country’s power generation in the coming years. two years. In its latest … Continue reading

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ACP Launches New Event Focused on Energy Storage Sector

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced the official launch of its new annual Energy Storage Summit — ACP RECHARGE. The summit will connect the nation’s leading storage manufacturers, renewable developers, policy makers, and thought leaders for discussions on technological … Continue reading

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Polysilicon prices on the rise amid photovoltaic n-type shortage

Solar-grade polysilicon prices, particularly in the n-type category, have witnessed a notable uptick, according to the latest report from the Silicon Industry Branch of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. Polysilicon Material Price Range (CNY/kg) Average Price (CNY/kg) Average Price (USD/kg) Weekly … Continue reading

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The United States installed 30.8 GW of solar photovoltaics (PV) in 2023

The residential and commercial sectors contribute 30% of photovoltaic generation in the United StatesThe pace of solar PV commissioning in the United States has increased more than one and a half times. The capacity of PV panels commissioned nationwide increased … Continue reading

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Verano submits environmental impact assessment for proposed 5.85GW solar power photovoltaic (PV) project in Peru

Chilean solar developer Verano Energy has submitted an environmental impact assessment for its proposed Horizonte de Verano solar project in Peru, a mammoth facility that will include a solar farm with a capacity of 5.85GW. Should the project to built … Continue reading

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

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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Getting auction design right will make or break the Net Zero Industry Act

Today the EU Member States agreed on their position for the upcoming negotiations with the European Parliament on the Net Zero Industry Act. The European Parliament adopted its own position in November. The Council and Parliament diverge on critical points as they … Continue reading

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Van Oord prepares for next-generation offshore wind components

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

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

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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Victoria, Australia publishes strategy to boost offshore wind power

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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Vestas is awarded a 186 MW wind power project in Finland

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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Biden delays development of wind energy in the Atlantic

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

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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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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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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EU Commission, Member States and Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter

December 19th in Brussels, the EU Commission, EU Member States, and the Wind Industry sign the Wind Charter. The Charter follows the EU`s Wind Power Action Plan that was published by the EU Commission in October. The Plan is a … Continue reading

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Clean Energy Leader Anne Reynolds Joins ACP as Vice President, Offshore Wind

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today announced that Anne Reynolds, a leader in the clean energy industry, will join the organization as the new Vice President, Offshore Wind, bringing a wealth of experience and a strong track record in … Continue reading

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Türkiye is one of Europe’s leading countries in wind energy

While the Global Wind Energy Council pointed out that the terawatt era will begin in global wind energy installed power at the end of 2023, Turkey stood out as the 5th largest wind industry in Europe. The company, which started … Continue reading

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Elevated subsidies enable offshore wind to end 2023 on a high note

Ørsted’s final investment decision on the Hornsea 3 project reveals the intricate dynamics of competitive tenders, pricing strategies, and regulatory advantages, showcasing how higher subsidies is shaping the success of offshore wind projects and emphasising the pivotal role of policy … Continue reading

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Envision planned a wind power plant to be built in East Java

Breaking ground in East Java, the Chinese investor, Envision Group, has announced its plan to construct a Wind Power Plant (PLTB) in Blitar Regency. The Head of the Investment and One Stop Integrated Service Department in Blitar, Puguh Imam Santoso, confirmed … Continue reading

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Vestas secures 945 MW order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US

Vestas has received a 945 MW order for the undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 210 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity wind turbine. The order includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind … Continue reading

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The development of wind energy in Brazil

One of the factors that helps in the development process of the wind sector is the decarbonization of energy matrices and the search for renewable solutions. The generation of wind energy, a source of renewable and sustainable energy, had important … Continue reading

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AEE, EOI and Navantia Seanergies join forces to promote training in the offshore wind energy sector in Spain

The Wind Energy Association (AEE), the School of Industrial Organization (EOI) and Navantia Seanergies will join forces to develop the first training program taught by a business school in our country specialized in Offshore Wind Energy. The three organizations have … Continue reading

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Low-emissions transport fuels to decarbonise shipping and aviation

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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MingYang Smart Energy unveils plans for world’s largest wind turbine

MingYang Smart Energy has recently revealed plans to develop an innovative offshore wind turbine. With a remarkable rotor diameter of more than 310 metres, the wind turbines will be the largest and most powerful of their type announced to date. … Continue reading

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Gov. Hochul’s Veto Threatens Clean Energy Goals

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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American Clean Power-California Launches Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders

California’s first-ever offshore wind leaseholders now have a unified voice. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) announced the establishment of the California Council of Offshore Wind Leaseholders (CCOWL), a council within ACP-California (ACP-CA) dedicated to fostering the emerging California floating … Continue reading

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ACP Statement on BOEM Modernization Rule Decision

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) today praised the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) issuance of its proposed Renewable Energy Modernization Rule. ACP is encouraged by BOEM’s efforts to improve offshore wind leasing, permitting, and safety regulations, which have … Continue reading

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IRENA Helps Maritime Sector Ramp-up Decarbonisation Efforts

The maritime shipping industry contributes 3 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions and is heavily reliant on fossil fuels. Accounting for over 90 per cent of global trade volume, the maritime sector is regarded as the world economy’s … Continue reading

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Green electricity from Nordsee Ost and Amrumbank West wind farms for 12 large customers from 2025

From 2025 and 2026 respectively, RWE’s Nordsee Ost and Amrumbank West offshore wind farms will supply eleven German industrial customers and one large municipal utility with green electricity. The relevant agreements were signed between RWE Supply & Trading and Badische … Continue reading

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Ingeteam, record new orders for operation and maintenance in 2022

Ingeteam ended 2022 with record new operation and maintenance orders, having signed contracts for 2.25 GW, which brings the total power it manages worldwide to more than 22 GW, equivalent to the energy consumed by more than 22 million homes. … Continue reading

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WindEurope response to Spain’s proposals on Electricity Market Design

The European Commission is planning to table a reform to Electricity Market Design rules in March to help address Europe’s energy crisis. Ahead of the public consultation, Spain has issued a non-paper setting out its own proposals for electricity market … Continue reading

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Corporations Purchased More U.S. Clean Energy in 2022 Than Ever Before

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released a report today that shows corporations purchased more clean energy in 2022 than any previous year. The Clean Energy Powers American Business report provides a detailed picture of how commercial and industrial (C&I) companies are driving … Continue reading

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The Nuclear Fallacy: Why Small Modular Reactors Can’t Compete With Renewable Energy

Will the small modular nuclear reactor community be able to find an optimized point on the physics vs modularity curve? I don’t think so, and discussed it with Bent Flyvbjerg, global megaproject expert. One of the topics in my recent … Continue reading

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EU and Industry launching a new project pathing the way for connecting multiple offshore wind farms and energy islands

Europe is pathing the way for interconnected hybrid offshore wind farms. On this way offshore electricity transmission is a key challenge. The most efficient way of transporting electricity from offshore wind farms is via multi-terminal high voltage direct current (HVDC) … Continue reading

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

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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Collaborative Offshore Wind Transmission Planning Needed to Achieve Federal and State Clean Energy Goals

With dozens of offshore wind projects in the pipeline off U.S. shores, federal agencies, states, and grid operators must immediately begin collaborative planning to identify cost-effective transmission solutions to bring that power online, according to a Brattle Group report commissioned … Continue reading

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Ensuring access to critical materials for steel and wind energy sectors essential for EU clean-tech economy

The European wind industry and the European steel industry play a key role in enabling Europe’s clean tech economy. The upcoming EU Critical Raw Materials Act must account for the strategic role of this key value chain. It must ensure … Continue reading

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Biggest year ever for Women in Wind Global Leadership program

This year’s Women in Wind Global Leadership Program will offer the most mentee places ever – with applications now open for the 2023/24 scheme.  Having started in 2019 with an initial group of eight mentees, this year the program will … Continue reading

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EDP and Cepsa sign an alliance to promote the Andalusian Green Hydrogen Valley

Cepsa and EDP have signed an agreement to work together in the production of green hydrogen on a large scale in the Algeciras Bay, in the Spanish region of Andalusia. Through this alliance, EDP – leader in renewable energies through … Continue reading

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Oil Market Report

One year on Nearly a year on from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, global oil markets are trading in relative calm. Oil prices are back to pre-war levels with the exception of diesel, though even these have drifted much lower from … Continue reading

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Gas Market Report,Q1-2023

including Gas Market Highlights 2022 Record high gas prices and volatility weighed on hub liquidity in 2022 Natural gas hubs enable market participants to trade gas in open, competitive gas markets. Traded products typically range from short-term contracts (e.g., within-day, … Continue reading

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