According to Engie, the wind farm is made up of 57 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.0 MW, installed in the municipality of Taltal, located 140 km southeast of the city of Antofagasta. As part of its energy transition, Engie Chile announced this week that its Lomas del Taltal Wind Farm project, located … Continue reading Engie completes the wind farm in Taltal: it is its largest wind energy project in Chile
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Wind power, at 17%, overtook coal and natural gas in Europe
“Fossil fuels are losing their influence in EU energy,” said Chris Rosslowe, lead author of the Ember report. “Wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) are pushing coal to the margins and forcing gas into structural decline.” The phase-out of fossil fuels is helping to curb emissions. Since peaking in 2007, European power sector emissions have more … Continue reading Wind power, at 17%, overtook coal and natural gas in Europe
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Poland’s offshore wind kick-off: towards technology leadership in the Baltic Sea
Poland is ramping up its domestic offshore wind supply chain to become the leading offshore wind player in the Baltic Sea. Works on the construction of two substations for Poland’s first offshore wind farm are now completed. This marks the kick-off of commercial-scale offshore wind development in Polish waters. Meanwhile the Polish Presidency of the … Continue reading Poland’s offshore wind kick-off: towards technology leadership in the Baltic Sea
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European wind stocks fall after Trump’s announcement to defund offshore wind energy
“Windmills are ugly, expensive and they harm wildlife,” Trump said as he suspended new federal leases for offshore wind energy. The decision caused European renewable energy companies with investments in the US to lose part of their capital. Shares of European wind companies fell after President Donald Trump removed support for offshore wind in the … Continue reading European wind stocks fall after Trump’s announcement to defund offshore wind energy
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President Trump’s executive orders on energy
The new administration aims to boost oil and gas production and baseload generation, while curbing wind power and EVs. “Shock and awe” was what President Donald Trump’s team told everyone to expect from his first day in office, and they did their best to live up to that promise. On Inauguration Day, 20 January, the … Continue reading President Trump’s executive orders on energy
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Self-consumption of photovoltaic energy continues to advance in Spain, exceeding 8 GW installed
According to data estimated by the Spanish Photovoltaic Union (UNEF), the association of the photovoltaic sector in Spain, 1,182 MW of photovoltaic self-consumption were installed in 2024, thus continuing the growth of these solutions, which already accumulate 8,137 MW in our country. UNEF estimates that 51,306 new homes installed photovoltaic self-consumption last year. However, these … Continue reading Self-consumption of photovoltaic energy continues to advance in Spain, exceeding 8 GW installed
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How renewables boom could mitigate global climate change
Renewable energy already generates one-third of the world’s electricity, with China leading the pack. Is the momentum enough to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels? The global energy supply is radically changing. Solar and wind power’s share in the global electricity mix has almost quadrupled in a decade, from 5% in 2015 to … Continue reading How renewables boom could mitigate global climate change
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Complete guide to photovoltaic (PV) costs and supplier selection
Here’s the thing: switching to solar energy isn’t just environmentally smart; it’s a sharp financial strategy for businesses today. Think of it this way: when you make the leap to solar, you’re cutting down those electricity bills and setting your business up for substantial savings. On the plus side, it also elevates your sustainability standing. … Continue reading Complete guide to photovoltaic (PV) costs and supplier selection
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India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) demand driven by incentive policies implemented through projects
According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) of India, the country’s cumulative PV installed capacity reached 97.9 GW in 2024, with 24.5 GW newly added, more than doubling compared to 2023. With the advancement of government tenders and incentive measures, India’s PV market is expected to continue growing, contributing to the global energy transition. In … Continue reading India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) demand driven by incentive policies implemented through projects
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Global energy storage market
The global energy storage market added 175.4 GWh of installed capacity in 2024, with the three major regional markets—China, the Americas, and Europe—continuing to account for over 90% of global installations. In 2025, the global energy storage market is projected to maintain its growth trajectory, with new installed capacity reaching 221.9 GWh, up 26.5% YoY, … Continue reading Global energy storage market
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EIB is making quick progress on counter-guarantee facility – total of €2bn provided so far
A lot has happened since the European Investment Bank (EIB) activated the first tranche of its €5bn counter guarantee facility. In January 2025 the EIB and Société Générale signed an agreement that would unlock up to €8bn to support European wind energy manufacturers. It’s the fourth overall tranche provided by the EIB and follows similar … Continue reading EIB is making quick progress on counter-guarantee facility – total of €2bn provided so far
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Battery energy storage comes of age
Wind power and photovoltaic solar dominate new power capacity additions worldwide but struggle to supply grids 24/7. Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can help, allowing more renewable power to be dispatched, reducing curtailment and enhancing grid stability. Today’s dominant energy storage technology, lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries, still has limitations, not least duration and supply chain. … Continue reading Battery energy storage comes of age
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Work begins on new control centre in East Friesland for RWE offshore wind farms
A new office building is taking shape in Jemgum, in Germany’s East Friesland region, to provide a base for round-the-clock monitoring and control of RWE’s existing and future wind farms in both Germany and continental Europe. Construction is by Real Immobilien GmbH on a site approximately 4,700 square metres in size. RWE will take a … Continue reading Work begins on new control centre in East Friesland for RWE offshore wind farms
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Distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation emerges as a key enabler for China’s renewable energy efforts
By the end of 2024, the cumulative installed capacity of distributed photovoltaic had reached 370 gigawatts (GW), 121 times higher than at the end of 2013, and accounted for 42 percent of total installed photovoltaic capacity, it said. In terms of new installations, distributed photovoltaic accounted for 43 percent of total newly added PV installations … Continue reading Distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation emerges as a key enabler for China’s renewable energy efforts
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European Electricity Review 2025: Wind power and photovoltaic solar avoided €59 billion in fossil fuel imports
The EU’s electricity transition continued at pace in 2024, as photovoltaic solar overtook coal for the first time and gas declined for the fifth year in a row. Download PDF The European Electricity Review analyses full-year electricity generation and demand data for 2024 in all EU-27 countries to understand the region’s progress in transitioning from … Continue reading European Electricity Review 2025: Wind power and photovoltaic solar avoided €59 billion in fossil fuel imports
Continue readingWhy Donald Trump hates wind power
It started with a feud at one of his golf courses. Wind energy is the cheapest source of new electricity in the U.S.—something that has been true for the past decade, according to annual energy reports from financial services company Lazard. When President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Monday to pause approvals for … Continue reading Why Donald Trump hates wind power
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Vestas to supply wind turbines for Ukraine’s largest wind energy project
Vestas has received a 384 MW order for the second phase of DTEK’s Tyligulska project in Ukraine. This order follows the 114 MW order for Tyligulska I that Vestas received in March 2021 and successfully commissioned in spring 2023. For this order, Vestas will supply 64 wind turbines and is responsible for the supply, delivery … Continue reading Vestas to supply wind turbines for Ukraine’s largest wind energy project
Continue readingPower and renewables: predictions for 2025
What to watch in the year ahead, from China’s renewable energy capacity growth to floating solar expansion in Asia Pacific and why it might be a year of contradictions in Europe. What to watch in the year ahead, from China’s renewable energy capacity growth to floating solar expansion in Asia Pacific and why it might … Continue reading Power and renewables: predictions for 2025
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Renewables in China experienced a stellar year in 2024, with total installed capacity of wind power and photovoltaic exceeding 1,400 GW
Solar saw the biggest leap, with a record-breaking 45.2% increase (+277 GW), achieving 887 GW overall. Wind power also saw solid growth, climbing 18% (+80 GW) to almost 521 GW. China’s renewable energy sector experienced a stellar year in 2024, with the total installed capacity of wind and solar power surpassing 1.4 billion kilowatts, further … Continue reading Renewables in China experienced a stellar year in 2024, with total installed capacity of wind power and photovoltaic exceeding 1,400 GW
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In 2024, India added a record 24.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity and 3.4 GW of wind power capacity
In 2024, India added a record 24.5 GW of photovoltaic (PV) and 3.4 GW of wind capacity, a notable increase driven by government incentives, policy reforms, and substantial investments in domestic manufacturing of solar and wind turbines. Solar continued to dominate, contributing 47% of total installed renewable energy capacity. The installation of 18.5 GW of … Continue reading In 2024, India added a record 24.5 GW of photovoltaic solar capacity and 3.4 GW of wind power capacity
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