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Vietnam considers importing wind power from Laos amid electricity shortage concerns

In an effort to address potential power shortages in its northern region, Vietnam is considering importing wind power from its neighboring country, Laos. The national energy monopoly, Vietnam Electricity (EVN), has requested approval to import at an economically viable rate … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola to install Spain’s first hybrid hydroelectric and solar plant

Iberdrola España has obtained environmental approval for Spain’s first hybrid photovoltaic and hydroelectric plantExternal link, opens in new window.  with the publication of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in the Official State Gazette (BOE). Called HIDRO Cedillo, the project will be located in … Continue reading →

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China strengthens solar and wind energy to boost green development

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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Vestas wins order for 41 wind turbines and 254 MW of wind power in Australia

Vestas has received an order for 254 MW to power an undisclosed wind farm in Australia. The order consists of 41 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines from the EnVentus platform. Vestas will also deliver the Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) of … Continue reading →

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China’s largest floating photovoltaic power station on mining subsidence area fully operational

China’s largest floating photovoltaic (PV) power station, Anhui Fuyang Southern Wind-solar-storage Base floating PV power station, achieved full capacity grid connection on Wednesday. Located in Fuyang City of east China’s Anhui Province, the new PV power station is constructed in … Continue reading →

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

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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Suzlon secures new order for 100.8 MW of wind power for 32 3 MW wind turbines

To supply 32 wind turbines with a rated capacity of 3.15 MW each. Wind farm with a total installed capacity of 100.8 MW to be completed in KarnatakaElectricity generated from the project will be supplied to Commercial and Industrial (C&I)customers. … 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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Brazil grows 8.4 GW of installed energy capacity in 2023

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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Capital Energy buys the wind turbines for its Aragonese wind farms Las Mareas I and Las Mareas II from Nordex

The 18 wind turbines of the N163/5.X model, which will be supplied throughout the first half of 2025, will be able to produce clean energy to cover the consumption of about 115,000 homes and avoid the emission into the atmosphere … Continue reading →

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Pattern Energy Closes $11 Billion Financing of Largest Clean Energy Infrastructure Project in U.S. History

Full construction underway on SunZia Transmission and SunZia Wind, bringing clean power to 3 million Americans and over $20 billion in expected economic impacts. Pattern Energy Group LP (Pattern Energy), a leader in renewable energy and transmission infrastructure, has closed … Continue reading →

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Prysmian Group announces the successful commissioning of the inter-array cable system for the Fécamp offshore wind farm

Prysmian Group, world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry, announces the successful commissioning of the inter-array cable system for the Fécamp offshore wind farm, located in the English Channel, some 24 km off the French coast, in … Continue reading →

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Positioning of the spanish wind energy sector regarding the measures approved in RDL 8/2023

In the last Council of Ministers of the year (DEC 27) various measures have been approved that facilitate the development of renewable projects in the pipeline and support the wind industry. The wind sector sees the approved measures as correct … Continue reading →

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Vestas sells its 656 MW wind power portfolio in Italy to PLT Energia

Vestas has sold a 656 MW wind portfolio to Italian renewable energy producer PLT Energia, one of Vestas’ oldest customers. The transaction of the projects developed by Vestas shows the company’s commitment to increasing the volume of viable wind projects … Continue reading →

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Navigating Indonesia’s PowerSystem Decarbonisation withthe Indonesia Just EnergyTransition Partnership

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AQUADA-GO – New drone technology uses Artificial Intelligence to examine offshore wind turbine blades

It’s sometimes hard to get an annual medical check-up while you’re hard at work. While it’s sometimes the case for humans, it’s also no less an issue for wind turbines. In response, RWE, DTU Wind and Energy Systems and Quali … Continue reading →

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

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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Global solar power capacity to increase 32% compared to 2022

Solar energy continues its relentless penetration into the world’s energy system, driven by strong policy support, attractive pricing, and the technology’s modular nature. We expect over 320 GWdc of solar to be installed this year, which represents a 20% increase … Continue reading →

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Rosatom Subsidiary To Build Wind Power Plant In Kyrgyzstan

NovaWind, a subsidiary of Rosatom, the Russian state nuclear energy corporation, is planning to construct a 100-megawatt wind farm in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports. This wind energy project was formalized through an agreement signed between NovaWind and … Continue reading →

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China powers up Bangladesh’s wind power project

The first centralized wind power project in Bangladesh, the Cox’s Bazar wind power project, is connected to the grid and started power generation on Thursday, said its operator China’s State Power Investment Corp. Upon operation, the project will provide Bangladesh … Continue reading →

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ACP to Air Offshore Wind Ad Targeting New Jersey Residents During Eagles vs. Jets Game

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) will air an ad titled “Offshore Wind is Investing in New Jersey” during Sunday’s Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets NFL game, which starts at 4:25 PM ET. The ad highlights the economic and energy benefits … Continue reading →

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Vestas wins 115 MW wind power project in Sweden

Vestas has received a firm order from OX2 Construction AB for the Anglarna wind farm in Sweden. The order consists of 18 V162-6.2 MW wind turbines in 6.4 MW optimized power mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Offshore Wind Energy for Coastal Communities

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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Iberdrola progress its renewable energy strategy: the company installs almost 3,000 MW in the last twelve months

Iberdrola continues to move at pace with its commitment to being at the forefront of the energy transition, accelerating decarbonization and reducing dependence on fossil fuels. The company has installed almost 3,000 MW of new renewables capacity (2,952 MW) in the last … Continue reading →

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Europe Unveils Ambitious Wind Power Package

With the first power at “the world’s largest offshore wind farm” announced this month, there is finally some enthusiasm in the wind energy sector. Following months of pessimism around high material costs, low profits and mechanical issues at wind farms, … 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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RWE launches global Floating Wind Co-use Competition

RWE, one of the world leaders in offshore wind, has launched its first global “Floating Wind Co-use Competition”. The company is looking for solutions to promote co-existence with other sea users and biodiversity enhancement. RWE is dedicated to accelerating the … Continue reading →

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Price spike in European electricity markets

In the second week of October, European electricity market prices rose. Some hourly prices were above €200/MWh, which was also the case on Monday, October 16. The rise was supported by higher gas and CO2 prices, which registered their highest levels … Continue reading →

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TotalEnergies Commissions Its Biggest Offshore Wind Farm

TotalEnergies and its partner SSE Renewables are pleased to announce that their Seagreen offshore wind farm is now fully operational and running at its design capacity of 1,075 MW. Seagreen is a joint venture between TotalEnergies (51%) and SSE Renewables … Continue reading →

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Heliogen Achieves Milestones for Gen3 Concentrated Solar Power Project

Heliogen, a leading AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology provider, has reached two significant milestones in the development of its Capella Project. The Capella Project is the world’s first fully integrated Gen3 Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) commercial demonstration. Firstly, Heliogen has … Continue reading →

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Lack of ambition and attention risks making electricity grids the weak link in clean energy transitions

Efforts to tackle climate change and ensure reliable supplies of electricity could be put at risk unless policy makers and companies quickly take action to improve and expand the world’s electricity grids, according to a special report released today by … Continue reading →

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Haizea Bilbao seeks to hire 295 workers for its future new wind power plant

Haizea Wind Group needs to recruit 295 professionals for its Haizea Bilbao plant, located in the Port, specialized in areas such as boilermaking, painting and surface treatment or engineering, among others. The incorporations will take place between October and December … Continue reading →

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Ørsted extends partnership with Glennmont Partners from Nuveen through divestment of 50 % stake of Gode Wind 3 in Germany

Ørsted has signed an agreement to divest 50% of the Gode Wind 3 Offshore Wind Farm in Germany to funds managed by Glennmont Partners from Nuveen (“Glennmont”). Glennmont is one of Europe’s largest fund managers, focused exclusively on investments in … Continue reading →

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Ørsted has selected Cathay Life Insurance as preferred bidder for 50 % ownership share in Greater Changhua 4

Following a competitive divestment process, Ørsted has signed an exclusivity agreement with Cathay Life Insurance today, selecting the Taiwanese leading insurance company and its affiliate as preferred bidder for the acquisition of a 50 % ownership stake in total of … 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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Jersey Plans to Host 1 GW Offshore Wind Power

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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Avangrid (Iberdrola), CIP Announce Successful Installation of the First Wind Turbine

GE Haliade-X Is First of 62 Wind Turbines for First-in-the-Nation Project that Will Power More than 400,000 Homes and Businesses in Massachusetts. Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, and Copenhagen Infrastructure … Continue reading →

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ACP Statement on DOE Grant Funding in Support of Grid Expansion

The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Vice President of Markets and Transmission Carrie Zalewski after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $3.5 billion in federal grant funding to help support grid expansion in the U.S.:  … Continue reading →

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RWE appoints Fugro to start geophysical survey for Denmark’s largest offshore wind farm

RWE has commenced a geophysical survey off the Danish west coast. Up to three survey vessels will be deployed to carry out a detailed pre-construction survey including a search for unexploded ordnance (UXO) approximately 34 kilometres off the coast of … Continue reading →

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Iberdrola installs first turbine of Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm

Iberdrola has completed installation of the first turbine at the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm. Each turbine will provide power to more than 6,000 homes and businesses.  Comprising a tower, three blades and a nacelle, it has a rated capacity of 13 … Continue reading →

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

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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Solar and wind energy are on the rise in the United States

Clean energy is booming in the United States.  According to “Renewables on the Rise 2023,” the seventh edition of our annual report on the state of clean energy in America, the United States now generates nearly 12 times as much … 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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Siemens Energy Considering New Turbine Design to Improve Wind Energy Business

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

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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EDP Renewables surpasses the 1 GWp installed capacity milestone in Asia Pacific

EDP Renewables has more than doubled its installed solar capacity in the Asia Pacific region, from approximately 480 MWp in February 2022 to more than 1 GWp. This is an important milestone for the company as it showcases its steadfast … Continue reading →

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TotalEnergies joins forces with Corio and Rise to develop 3+ GW wind power project offshore New York & New Jersey

TotalEnergies today announces it partnered with Corio Generation (Corio), an offshore wind developer, and Rise Light & Power (Rise), a New York-based electricity producer, for the joint development of the Attentive Energy offshore wind project off the coast of New … Continue reading →

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Siemens Gamesa Planning New Onshore Wind Turbine Platform Following Technical Issues

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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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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