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Spain approves 2.56 GW for 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS) in September

The Official State Gazette contains announcements for the month of September of 32 photovoltaic and hybrid wind and battery projects (BESS).Application for the declaration of public utility of the Maira Beta Group Photovoltaic Plant of 140.127 MW and its evacuation … Continue reading

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German company to implement offshore wind project in Vietnam

German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh.The German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese … Continue reading

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Eletrobras and Ocean Winds sign partnership in offshore wind energy

Eletrobras signed the first Memorandum of Understanding to evaluate business opportunities in the generation of wind energy at sea.Eletrobras and Ocean Winds (OW) signed this Tuesday (22/10) a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to evaluate business opportunities in offshore wind projects … Continue reading

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The III Offshore Wind Congress brings together more than 400 experts to promote offshore wind power in Spain

Cádiz hosts the largest offshore wind meeting: challenges and opportunities for SpainThe Wind Energy Association (AEE), together with the Andalusian Renewable Energy Association (CLANER) and the Cádiz Maritime Naval Cluster, are organizing the most important event in the offshore wind … Continue reading

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Behind the Blades: How Paula Pérez Engineers Equitable Wind Energy Solutions

Paula Pérez is an engineer by training, but to this National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) researcher, engineering is about people. “I’ve always felt that engineering is for solving people problems,” said Pérez, who studies wind energy equity and techno-economic analysis. … Continue reading

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North Seas countries set out clear vision on wind supply chain and grid build-out

The Energy Ministers of the 9 North Seas countries held their annual meeting yesterday in Odense, Denmark. They reaffirmed their ambition to transform the North Seas into “Europe’s green power plant.” They gave clear recommendations to the new EU Commission … Continue reading

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Photovoltaic and wind energy in the fourth week of October

In the fourth week of October, TTF gas futures prices increased, reaching values not seen since November 2023. CO2 futures also rose. Wind energy production declined in most markets and demand increased in some markets. All these factors led to higher … Continue reading

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Ørsted divests share of four UK offshore wind farms to Brookfield

Two leading renewable energy players partner on operational UK offshore wind farms. Brookfield to acquire a 12.45 % stake in 3.5 GW offshore wind portfolio under long-term contracts for difference (CfDs). Ørsted (CPH: ORSTED) has signed a partnership agreement with … Continue reading

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Romania advancing its plans for more wind energy

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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RWE and Rivian sign 15-year power purchase agreement for clean electricity supply from 127-megawatt Champion Wind Farm in Texas

RWE, the third largest renewable energy company in the U.S., today announced it signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian for the electricity from an upgraded RWE wind project in West Texas. The PPA underlines … Continue reading

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The combined accumulated power of wind and photovoltaic energy grows by 12.7% in 2023 in Spain

Wind power, solar photovoltaic and concentrated solar power (CSP) sources reached a combined accumulated power of 59,106 megawatts (MW) in 2023, which represents an increase of 12.7% compared to the previous year, according to the DBK Sector Observatory of Informa, … Continue reading

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Geopolitical tensions are laying bare fragilities in the global energy system, reinforcing need for faster expansion of photovoltaic and wind energy

World Energy Outlook 2024 shows critical choices facing governments and consumers as period of more ample supplies nears and surging electricity demand reshapes energy security Regional conflicts and geopolitical strains are highlighting significant fragilities in today’s global energy system, making … Continue reading

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Tüv Nord certifies Mingyang’s 18 MW offshore wind turbine

Mingyang Smart Energy has contracted TUV Nord to certify its 18MW offshore wind turbine. At China Wind Power in Beijing, the partners (pictured) celebrated the signature of the contract for the type certification work on the MySE18.X-260. The certification, according to the … Continue reading

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German company to implement offshore wind project in Vietnam

German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese province of Binh Dinh.The German company PNE plans to invest 4.6 billion dollars in an offshore wind project in the central Vietnamese … Continue reading

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Wind energy and solar photovoltaic (PV) power are assuming a key role in Germany’s energy supply

Taking a tailwind for wind power: more and more electricity from renewable sources. Germany is increasingly obtaining electricity from renewable energy sources. In the first half of 2024, the share of electricity generated from wind power, solar photovoltaic plants, hydropower … Continue reading

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Vestas bets on wind power in Brazil and invests heavily to expand wind turbine factory

Danish wind energy company Vestas announced a solid investment of US$ 23 million to expand its wind turbine production in Aquiraz, Ceará, reinforcing the confidence of international investors in the Brazilian wind energy market. This expansion focuses on the implementation … Continue reading

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New EU Commission: what it means for wind

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented her new College of Commissioners to the EU Parliament in Strasbourg. Over the next five years, the Commissioners-designate are tasked with doubling down on the EU green and digital transition and fostering … Continue reading

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China needs huge expansion of photovoltaic solar, wind power to reach climate goals

China will need to expand its current solar and wind energy capacity by eight- to tenfold to fulfill its 2060 carbon neutrality goals, a University of California-led study has found. Achieving these aims will also require large-scale construction of transmission … Continue reading

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European first-of-its kind photovoltaic (PV), wind power & storage combination

Global renewable energy company BayWa r.e. and Ampt, the #1 DC optimizer company for large-scale photovoltaic (PV) systems, announce the successful deployment of a unique combination of wind and solar generation together with battery storage within the microgrid at the Fraunhofer … Continue reading

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China inaugurates 6,000 megawatt of wind power, photovoltaic and battery in one plant

the inauguration of a mega power plant that combines lithium batteries, photovoltaics and wind. Located in Shanxi province, the plant represents an investment of 55 billion yuan (about $7.7 billion) and is a milestone in the country’s transition towards more … Continue reading

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Wind and solar photovoltaic energy will exceed 1 TW in the next two years

S&P Global Commodity Insights forecasts that wind and solar installations are set to exceed one terawatt (TW) within the next two years. In its recent report on the Top 10 Trends in Clean Energy Technology in 2024, S&P Global underlines the … Continue reading

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Solar Energy Policyin Uzbekistan: A Roadmap

Context of renewable energy in Uzbekistan Energy supply Uzbekistan is one of the world’s largest natural gas producers. Its energy production amounted to 54.5 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2019. Energy production reached a record high of 56.7 … Continue reading

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Southeast AsiaEnergy Outlook 2022

Introduction The Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2022 is the fifth edition of this World Energy Outlook Special Report. Building on its important partnership with Southeast Asia, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has published these studies on a regular basis since … Continue reading

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RWE opera aerogeneradores en un dique

En el distrito holandés de Eemshaven, tres aerogeneradores funcionan ahora en un dique marino. Métodos de instalación innovadores: grúa trepadora y paneles CSM. El parque eólico Oostpolderdijk destaca nuevas opciones para utilizar diques. Por primera vez, las turbinas eólicas ahora … Continue reading

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An Energy SectorRoadmap to NetZero Emissions inIndonesia

Indonesia is an extraordinary development success story When Indonesia declared independence in 1945, its GDP per capita was more than ten‐times lower than today. Since then, its economic development has been an extraordinary success story. From 1968 to today, Indonesia … Continue reading

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Hungary 2022 Energy Policy Review

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has conducted in-depth peer reviews of its member countries’ energy policies since 1976. This process supports energy policy development and encourages the exchange of and learning from international best practices. By seeing what has worked … Continue reading

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Clean EnergyTransitions in theGreater Horn of Africa

The future of Africa’s energy sector is important globally. The International Energy Agency (IEA) is actively supporting evidence-based energy policy making in African countries with the aim of achieving affordable and clean energy, in line with United Nations Sustainable Development … Continue reading

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Climate Resiliencefor Energy Security

The global energy crisis prompted by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is a stark reminder of the importance of energy security. But there are many other threats to energy security, both old and new. These include climate change, which is already … Continue reading

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Opportunities forHydrogen Productionwith CCUS in China

China’s hydrogen and CCUS opportunity Hydrogen and CCUS are set to play important, complementary roles in meeting the carbon neutrality goals of China. China has pledged to peak CO2 emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060, requiring a … Continue reading

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Coal in Net ZeroTransitionsStrategies for rapid, secure andpeople-centred change

As the energy sector’s single largest source of carbon dioxide emissions, coal is at the heart of the global conversation on energy and climate. Allscenarios modelled by the International Energy Agency (IEA) for the future of energy supply and demand … Continue reading

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Grönhult wind power park – rising of power plant

The first wind turbine at Grönhult wind farm is now being erected, where a total of twelve 5.6 MW wind turbines will be installed from Vestas. In May 2021, construction of the wind farm began. The work began with the … Continue reading

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Galán details to the Prime Minister of Australia the EUR 3 B investment in the country

Iberdrola’s Chairman, Ignacio Galán, has met with the country’s Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, and with Chris Bowen, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, to detail the investment of up to 3 billion euros that the Spanish company intends to … Continue reading

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Statkraft supplies Umicore with wind power for their Finnish production site in Kokkola

Statkraft and Umicore have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) sourcing renewable power from onshore wind turbines in Finland. This agreement will cover part of the needs of Umicore’s site in Kokkola, where the Group produces precursor cathode active … Continue reading

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China-built wind farm alleviates power shortage in southern Kazakhstan

The wind farm, with 40 wind turbines and a combined capacity of 100 megawatts, is jointly-held by China Power International Holding and Visor Kazakhstan. As central Asia’s largest wind farm built by a Chinese firm, the wind farm was put … Continue reading

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Vestas secures 104 MW order with Polimix Energia in Brazil

Polimix Energia Ltda has signed an agreement with Vestas for the supply and installation of 23 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines for the Mundo Novo wind farm located in São Miguel do Gostoso in the municipality of Rio Grande do Norte … Continue reading

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Investments in Egypt’s solar and wind energy approach $3.5 bln to produce 3570 megawatts

Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, Dr. Mohamed Shaker, affirmed that Egypt seeks to be a corridor for the transit of clean energy that the African continent enjoys. “Egypt is keen to support the efforts of African countries to access … Continue reading

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In the January-August period, the installed capacity of wind power in China increased 16.6%

China’s installed capacity of renewable energy notched up rapid growth in the first eight months of the year amid the country’s pursuit of green development. In the January-August period, the installed capacity of wind power increased 16.6 percent year on … Continue reading

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Goldwind will supply 111 wind turbines to the wind power in Uzbekistan

Goldwind has secured a new deal with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company to supply 111 units of GW155-4.5MW turbines, which is the largest of its kind in Uzbekistan and in Central Asia. The agreement with Masdar, Abu Dhabi Future … Continue reading

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EU’s record growth in wind and solar avoids €11bn in gas costs during war

A new study by E3G and Ember finds that wind and solar produced a quarter of EU electricity since the war began, with record growth from last year alone avoiding €11 billion in gas costs. However, the EU still spent an estimated €82 billion on fossil gas during … Continue reading

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Siemens Gamesa and Hai Long light the way: 1,044 MW offshore wind power deal in Taiwan signed

Hai Long is Siemens Gamesa’s largest offshore wind energy project in Taiwan, one of the emerging offshore markets with the most potentialThe company will install 73 offshore wind turbines of the SG 14-222 DD model, the most powerful of the … Continue reading

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Europe needs to invest more in wind R&D to reach climate targets

The European Technology & Innovation Platform for Wind Energy (ETIPWind) has started its new 3-year cycle of activity. ETIPWind supports the alignment, coordination and prioritisation of wind energy-related Research & Innovation (R&I) policies in Europe. Representatives from the industry, researchers, … Continue reading

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Top Wind Energy Owners in the USA are Farming PTCs, not Just the Wind

The Production Tax Credit (PTC) in the USA has been a powerful tool for asset owners to ensure the favorable financial health of their projects. To date, more than 75% of the 138GW of operational capacity in the United States … Continue reading

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Low wind turbine orders call for step change in Europe’s energy security strategy

Wind turbine orders in Q3 2022 fell by 36% compared with Q3 2021. Europe urgently needs to solve permitting and strengthen its wind energy supply chain. Inflationary cost pressures, slow permitting and uncertainty around the EU’s emergency electricity market interventions … Continue reading

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Economic report demonstrates how RWE’s Pembroke Net Zero Centre can benefit Wales

At the site of the existing Pembroke Power Station, RWE will deploy new technologies including green hydrogen, carbon capture, large-scale battery storage and floating offshore wind from the Celtic Sea, coming together under a single project ‘Pembroke Net Zero Centre’ … Continue reading

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The development of storage systems

Enel Green Power has long been committed to creating solutions that reduce the discontinuity of renewable sources: good examples include the Azure Sky Wind + BESS facility in Texas and “second life” batteries in Melilla. At this point, it’s a … Continue reading

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Europe takes emergency action to remove permitting bottlenecks for wind power

The European Commission is set to table an Emergency Regulation to simplify and accelerate the permitting of renewables projects. The Regulation would enact key measures initially set out in REPowerEU, Europe’s energy response to the war in Ukraine. The measures … Continue reading

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Nine New Countries Sign Up for Global Offshore Wind Alliance at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh

COP27 has seen nine new countries including Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, the UK, the US join the Global Offshore Wind Alliance (GOWA), pledging to a rapid ramp up of offshore wind in order to tackle the … Continue reading

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Offshore wind energy can create half a million jobs in Ceará

The forecast would be based on Sedet’s calculations that every 1 gigawatt of installed power offshore would generate around 9,000 jobs. However, the potential to be explored on the coast of Ceará is 48 GW, considering all the planned projects, … Continue reading

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Nine new countries sign up for Global Offshore Wind Alliance at COP27 in Sharm-El-Sheikh

Global alliance will play major role in transforming targets into action, closing the renewable energy implementation gap while tackling economic, energy security and climate challenges. COP27 has seen nine new countries including Belgium, Colombia, Germany, Ireland, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, … Continue reading

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Ireland generated 47% of October’s electricity from wind power

Wind power provided nearly half of Ireland’s energy in October, setting a new record, according to officials. Also, the volume of wind power in Ireland in October caused the wholesale electricity price to fall to its lowest level since August … Continue reading

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