Rasmus Errboe is appointed CEO of Ørsted replacing Mads Nipper who steps down as CEO. Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of … Continue reading Offshore wind power giant Ørsted changes CEO
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China has shown Europe how to build wind power and photovoltaic solar plants
In 2024, China again set a record for the launch of new wind and solar power plants. Europe, which is pushing the climate agenda more aggressively than all other regions of the world, is lagging behind China has quadrupled the rate of commissioning of new green energy capacities. In 2024, the installed capacity of China’s … Continue reading China has shown Europe how to build wind power and photovoltaic solar plants
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Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects
Vattenfall and BASF signed contracts with four suppliers for key components and installation services for Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. Vattenfall and BASF have awarded four major contracts for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms, which are located 85 kilometers north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea. … Continue reading Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects
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Renewable energy benefits: Leveraging local capacity for concentrated solar power
Renewable energy development can drive economic growth, create new jobs and enhance human health and welfare. IRENA’s leveraging local capacity series examines how renewable energy projects create jobs and how countries can maximise these benefits by anticipating their needs and building on existing skills and resources. These analyses outline the workforce and the types of … Continue reading Renewable energy benefits: Leveraging local capacity for concentrated solar power
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ACP Statement on Confirmation of Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from?Jason Grumet, ACP CEO ?following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior: “Congratulations to Doug Burgum on being confirmed as Secretary of the Interior and tasked to lead the National Energy Council. We are eager to support the administration’s efforts … Continue reading ACP Statement on Confirmation of Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior
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Denmark charts course to tackle hurdles facing offshore wind power
Government subsidies have long been discussed following mounting setbacks for the offshore wind sector. Today, we saw another breakthrough. The challenges surrounding Denmark’s offshore wind tender At the end of 2024, the lack of bidders in the ambitious offshore wind tender in Denmark marked the end of another challenging year for offshore wind. Earlier this … Continue reading Denmark charts course to tackle hurdles facing offshore wind power
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Castilla-La Mancha leads renewables with 13,000 megawatts of wind power and photovoltaic
Castilla-La Mancha is consolidating its position as one of the leading regions in renewable energies in Spain. With more than 15 gigawatts of installed capacity and growing investment, the region is on the podium of this strategic sector. Companies in the sector such as Verbund, ID Energy and Eiffage Energía Sistemas and the regional Administration … Continue reading Castilla-La Mancha leads renewables with 13,000 megawatts of wind power and photovoltaic
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Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025
The global energy storage market had a record-breaking 2024 and continues to see significant future growth and technological advancement. As countries across the globe seek to meet their energy transition goals, energy storage is critical to ensuring reliable and stable regional power markets. Storage demand continues to escalate, driven by the pressing need to decarbonise … Continue reading Energy storage: 5 trends to watch in 2025
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Solar photovoltaic is likely to be the fastest-growing energy source this year, even as Trump promises a fossil fuel bonanza
The solar sector is expected to add 26 gigawatts of capacity this year and 22 gigawatts in 2026, boosting solar generation by 34% and 17% in those years, respectively. Renewables have been an expanding power source in the US, with wind and solar overtaking coal in the electricity mix for the first time in 2024. … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic is likely to be the fastest-growing energy source this year, even as Trump promises a fossil fuel bonanza
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China’s wind turbine exports set to rise to 100 GW
According to data from analyst firm Brinkmann, Chinese wind turbine exports are expected to grow from just under 10 GW over the past 12 years to more than 100 GW over the next decade.Brinckmann predicts that Goldwind and Envision will dominate overseas sales of onshore units over the next decade.Asia, the Middle East and Africa … Continue reading China’s wind turbine exports set to rise to 100 GW
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New plan regulates the expansion of offshore wind energy until 2034
A new plan regulates the expansion of German offshore wind energy for four more years until 2034. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg presented the fourth area development plan today, according to a press release. The plan defines areas for wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea and determines when … Continue reading New plan regulates the expansion of offshore wind energy until 2034
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Vattenfall signs wind based power agreement with LyondellBasell
Vattenfall has signed a purchase power agreement (PPA) with the chemicals group LyondellBasell (LYB), providing fossil free electricity from the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm off the German coast. “With this electricity partnership with LYB, we at Vattenfall are sending a strong signal for our long-term strategy: We do not only want to decarbonize ourselves, … Continue reading Vattenfall signs wind based power agreement with LyondellBasell
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Elecnor to build New Zealand’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant
Tauhei Solar Park, with a capacity of 150 MW, will be the largest in the country and will generate clean energy for 35,000 homes Harmony Energy Limited and First Renewables Limited have confirmed the financial close of the Tauhei Solar Park project, a 150 MW solar park that will be the largest in the country. … Continue reading Elecnor to build New Zealand’s largest solar photovoltaic (PV) plant
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EDP signs Power Purchase Agreement with Amazon in Japan
The long-term contract is tied to the energy company’s solar project in Fukushima, reinforcing EDP’s profile as a key company for major tech players decarbonization efforts. EDP Renewables APAC has signed a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Amazon. The long-term contract signed with Amazon is linked to EDP’s 44MWp (35MWac) ground-mounted utility-scale solar farm … Continue reading EDP signs Power Purchase Agreement with Amazon in Japan
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Floating photovoltaic, a new frontier for renewable energy
As the demand for solar energy grows, floating solar photovoltaics (FPVs) are emerging as a key solution to land constraints. New research suggests that installing FPVs on just 10% of suitable water bodies could generate enough electricity to meet 16% of some countries’ energy needs. With additional benefits such as reducing water loss and improving … Continue reading Floating photovoltaic, a new frontier for renewable energy
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Photovoltaic (PV) self-consumption connected to the Endesa grid will grow by 34% in 2024 with 85,000 new supplies
The total number of installations amounts to nearly 4 GW of installed capacity, almost 50% of the capacity registered in all of Spain. The capacity of the active installations in the e-distribution network is sufficient to supply the consumption of two million homes and avoid the emission of 3.2 million tons of CO2. Supplies corresponding … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) self-consumption connected to the Endesa grid will grow by 34% in 2024 with 85,000 new supplies
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EU Commission sets the direction for its competitiveness strategy
The European Commission presented its ‘Competitiveness Compass’ a blueprint for actions to restore the competitiveness of the European economy. The document is good. It emphasises the need to accelerate the clean energy transition and boost electrification. Crucially, the Compass says the EU must have flexible and supportive State aid rules to help energy-intensive industries to … Continue reading EU Commission sets the direction for its competitiveness strategy
Continue readingØrsted and PGE take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted and PGE have taken final investment decision (FID) on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Ørsted and Poland’s largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna. Baltica 2, which will be located approx. 40 km off the Polish coast near Ustka, … Continue reading Ørsted and PGE take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
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Iberdrola to supply wind power to Italian car parts manufacturer Agrati in France
This wind farm comprises 5 wind turbines with a total output of 10.25 MW. An annual output of 21 GWh/y will be sold to AGRATI starting in 2025. Iberdrola to supply 105 GWh of green electricity to AGRATI through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Iberdrola’s Florembeau wind farm in Créquy will supply renewable energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola to supply wind power to Italian car parts manufacturer Agrati in France
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New variant of Enercon’s E-138 EP3 wind turbine for high-wind sites
Replacement in the discontinued E-82 wind turbine portfolio. Performance increase for all E-138 EP3 types Enercon will also offer the E-138 EP3 in a new variant for high-wind sites. This will replace the E-82 EP2 E4. The gap in the portfolio created by the discontinuation of the EP2 turbines will thus be quickly closed with … Continue reading New variant of Enercon’s E-138 EP3 wind turbine for high-wind sites
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