President Trump’s attempt to derail the wind and solar industries in the United States in favor of dirty fossil fuels is a threat to the health of the planet, of course. But it is also a threat to the US economy. Fossil fuels are sources of short term profits. As the horrific effects of carbon … Continue reading China’s Wind Power and Photovoltaic Solar Soar by 357 GW, as Trump Mires us in backward, Planet-Wrecking Fossil Fuels
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Global solar photovoltaic (PV) growth to stabilise at 493 GW in 2025, Wood Mackenzie predicts
The global solar industry witnessed strong growth in 2024, reaching a record 495 GWdc of installed capacity. It reflected a 14% year-on-year increase. The main reasons behind the solar boom were the rising demand for renewable energy from data centers and electrification trends. But anticipation is looming large over the solar industry this year, despite … Continue reading Global solar photovoltaic (PV) growth to stabilise at 493 GW in 2025, Wood Mackenzie predicts
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Solar farms, “allies of biodiversity” according to the IV Report on Sustainability and Solar Energy
The independent environmental consultancy EMAT has presented the main conclusions of the “IV Report on sustainability and solar energy” at the III Conference on sustainability and biodiversity, organised by UNEF in the Congress of Deputies. The event, which has highlighted the future opportunity for the rural world that photovoltaics represents, has been inaugurated by the … Continue reading Solar farms, “allies of biodiversity” according to the IV Report on Sustainability and Solar Energy
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The first contest that brings together cinema and wind power to highlight the coexistence of wind energy in the territories
A group of Galician students wins the first national competition for wind-powered short films held in Spain with ‘Susi, a cabaleira do vento’, a short film recorded entirely in Galician by students from the School of Image and Sound of Vigo.More than 5,500 people from all over Spain voted to choose the winning short film … Continue reading The first contest that brings together cinema and wind power to highlight the coexistence of wind energy in the territories
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Ørsted ranked the world’s most sustainable energy company, regaining position in top 10 amongst the world’s most sustainable companies
Ørsted has once again been ranked the world’s most sustainable energy company and returns to top 10 across all sectors on Corporate Knights’ 2025 Global 100 index, following a year where the company shut down its last coal-fired heat and power plant and built more renewable energy than ever before. Ørsted was ranked the world’s … Continue reading Ørsted ranked the world’s most sustainable energy company, regaining position in top 10 amongst the world’s most sustainable companies
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Less cold temperatures and more wind energy lower European electricity market prices, but they remain above €100/MWh
In the fourth week of January, prices in the main European electricity markets fell compared to those of the previous week. Despite the declines, weekly averages were above €100/MWh in most markets, and many reached the highest daily price since at least the beginning of 2024. Declining demand due to less cold temperatures, as well … Continue reading Less cold temperatures and more wind energy lower European electricity market prices, but they remain above €100/MWh
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Wind power: predictions for 2025
From an increasing emphasis on offshore wind project execution to emerging signs of potential transformation for onshore wind, our experts pick out the key themes to watch this year. What are the key trends and developments shaping the wind energy landscape in 2025? Which way will the policy winds blow? Our onshore and offshore wind … Continue reading Wind power: predictions for 2025
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Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Offtake Contract to Develop Offshore Wind Project in Korea
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Vena Energy announced today that their joint offshore wind project, Taean Wind Power, has been awarded an offtake contract in the 2024 Wind Power Fixed-Price Contract Auction arranged by the Korea Energy Agency (KEA). The Taean Wind Power project, a fixed-bottom offshore wind project with a planned capacity of 500 … Continue reading Taean Wind Power Secures Fixed-Price Offtake Contract to Develop Offshore Wind Project in Korea
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ENERCON, Salzgitter AG and TMGROUP cooperate to produce first lower-emissions steel tower for onshore wind turbine in Germany
Partnership to strengthen the sustainability of wind turbine towers / More than 70 percent reduction in CO2 emissions for every steel tower / Pioneer in onshore market in Germany and Europe Wind turbine manufacturer ENERCON, subsidiary of Salzgitter AG Ilsenburger Grobblech GmbH and TM Group company SMB Schönebecker Maschinenbau GmbH are cooperating to produce a … Continue reading ENERCON, Salzgitter AG and TMGROUP cooperate to produce first lower-emissions steel tower for onshore wind turbine in Germany
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Intersolar Europe: Renewable, Affordable, Future-proof – Photovoltaics Outpaces Nuclear and Fossil Energy Economically
The global growth of solar power generation shows no signs of slowing. Established markets are witnessing rapid deployment of photovoltaics (PV). In 2024, the global milestone of two terawatts of installed PV capacity was achieved. Solar generation capacity installed in the last two years exceeded that of the previous 68 years combined. A big reason … Continue reading Intersolar Europe: Renewable, Affordable, Future-proof – Photovoltaics Outpaces Nuclear and Fossil Energy Economically
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The world’s largest hydroelectric project is at stake on the Congo River
There are plans to build a magnificent, multi-billion dollar mega-dam on the Congo River – one that would produce enough renewable electricity to power vast areas of Africa. The structure would be called the Grand Inga Dam. Located in the Democratic Republic of Congo, it would have twice the power generation of China’s Three Gorges … Continue reading The world’s largest hydroelectric project is at stake on the Congo River
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Why perovskite determines the future of photovoltaics (PV)?
Word of the day in the solar power industry: perovskite. Can the material that has been proved both effective and flexible really be the next big thing? Around the world, scientists are eager to find out. Although you may find it hard to pronounce and spell, ‘perovskite’ is word worth remembering if you’re interested in … Continue reading Why perovskite determines the future of photovoltaics (PV)?
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UAE launches first 24-hour solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi
In the presence of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) today announced the launch of the world’s first large-scale ’round the clock’ gigascale project, combining solar power and battery storage in Abu Dhabi. The launch was announced by … Continue reading UAE launches first 24-hour solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage project in Abu Dhabi
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Greece now has 5,355 MW of wind power
Now 5.4 GW of total power is connected to the grid. Specifically, 5,355 MW was the total wind capacity in Greece at the end of 2024. This is according to the annual Statistics of Wind Energy in Greece announced by the Hellenic Wind Energy Scientific Association (ELETAEN). Based on the Statistics, 39 new wind turbines … Continue reading Greece now has 5,355 MW of wind power
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Naturgy integrates the operation of all its solar and wind energy in Spain in a large Renewable Control Centre (CCR)
Naturgy has integrated the management of all its solar and wind energy in Spain in a modern facility that will allow for a more efficient and environmentally friendly operation of renewable facilities. In addition, the new Renewable Control Centre (CCR) will also facilitate the monitoring of the company’s renewable production in other countries in which … Continue reading Naturgy integrates the operation of all its solar and wind energy in Spain in a large Renewable Control Centre (CCR)
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Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.07 GW in the fourth week of January
The Official State Gazette contains announcements corresponding to the fourth week of January of 10 photovoltaic projects, including one for hybridization with a wind project promoted by Iberdrola.Prior administrative authorisation for modifications and administrative authorisation for construction of the 361.4 MW Los Pradillos photovoltaic installation and its evacuation infrastructure, in Carranque, Ugena, Illescas, Yuncos, Numancia … Continue reading Spain approved 10 photovoltaic and hybrid projects for 1.07 GW in the fourth week of January
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A Plenitude photovoltaic plant in Murcia receives the UNEF Seal of Excellence
The Cerrillares photovoltaic plant in the province of Murcia, owned by the company Plenitude, has just received the Seal of Excellence in Sustainability from the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), a distinction that highlights the company’s work to build and operate a facility with the highest parameters of social and environmental integration and that develops the … Continue reading A Plenitude photovoltaic plant in Murcia receives the UNEF Seal of Excellence
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Under Donald Trump, wind power enters uncharted territory in the US
They pollute the landscape and “kill whales”: Donald Trump accuses wind turbines of all evils and plunged this industry into the storm since his return to the White House. “We will not do this with wind,” said Trump on Monday. The “ugly turbines” generators “kill birds” and disfigure “neighborhoods” and “ruin beautiful landscapes,” he added. … Continue reading Under Donald Trump, wind power enters uncharted territory in the US
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New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation growth
Data source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), January 2025Note: Capacity values represent the amount of generating capacity at utility-scale power plants (greater than 1 megawatt). Other renewables include geothermal, waste biomass, wood biomass, and pumped storage hydropower. In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect that U.S. renewable capacity additions—especially solar—will … Continue reading New solar plants expected to support most U.S. electric generation growth
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The agricultural world and the solar energy sector join hands to promote agrovoltaics in the Iberian Peninsula
UNEF, the Spanish Photovoltaic Union, and APREN, the Portuguese Association of Renewable Energies, held today the Conference “Agrovoltaics in the Iberian Peninsula: innovation for a sustainable future”, which took place at the Cajalmendralejo Financial Headquarters, in Badajoz, and was attended by nearly 170 people. During the event, UNEF and APREN offered a comprehensive and innovative … Continue reading The agricultural world and the solar energy sector join hands to promote agrovoltaics in the Iberian Peninsula
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