GE Vernova has been contracted by Japanese wind power company Eurus Energy Holdings Corp to deliver 58.8 MW of wind turbines for wind farm projects in Aomori Prefecture.The order is for 14 GE Vernova onshore wind turbines, each with an individual capacity of 4.2 MW, to be installed at the Iwaya and Shitsukari wind farms, … Continue reading GE Vernova to supply 59 MW of wind power to Eurus in Japan
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Envision Energy India secures strategic milestones in wind power and battery storage
Envision Energy India has secured a 1 GW wind power project and its maiden order for a 320 MWh battery energy storage system from Juniper Green Energy. This includes the supply of 200 wind turbines and energy storage solutions, contributing to a major renewable energy partnership aimed at achieving 10 GW capacity by 2030.Envision Energy … Continue reading Envision Energy India secures strategic milestones in wind power and battery storage
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UKA orders 80 wind turbines from the Nordex Group for projects over 540 MW in Germany
In December 2024, wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) ordered 80 wind turbines from the Delta4000 series from the Nordex Group for a total of 540 MW. The Nordex Group received orders for various turbines for 15 UKA wind energy projects in six German states – 64 turbines for … Continue reading UKA orders 80 wind turbines from the Nordex Group for projects over 540 MW in Germany
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Iberdrola, the world’s leading private utility in terms of R&D&I investment for the third year running
Iberdrola has been recognised for the third consecutive year as the world’s leading private utility in terms of investment in innovation and development, according to the European Commission in its report ‘The 2024 Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard‘, after allocating €384 M to the area in 2023. The European Commission has analysed the 2,000 largest companies … Continue reading Iberdrola, the world’s leading private utility in terms of R&D&I investment for the third year running
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South Africa’s total photovoltaic (PV) capacity grows 11.9% in 2024, reaching 9 GW
The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has summed up 2024’s growth in the solar industry. Marked by gradual growth and notable achievements, this year has laid the groundwork for a brighter, greener future, Pretoria News reports. The country’s total solar PV capacity rose to 8.97 GW, an 11.9 percent increase over 2023. “With almost … Continue reading South Africa’s total photovoltaic (PV) capacity grows 11.9% in 2024, reaching 9 GW
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China’s photovoltaic (PV) module exports fell 12% month-on-month despite growth in Asia-Pacific and Americas
China exported 15.2 GW of modules in November 2024, down 12% MoM from 17.34 GW and down 14% YoY from 17.71 GW, according to InfoLink’s customs data. China exported 219.31 GW of modules from January to November 2024, up 14% YoY from 191.81 GW. In November 2024, the top five largest markets importing Chinese modules … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic (PV) module exports fell 12% month-on-month despite growth in Asia-Pacific and Americas
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Photovoltaic solar power capacity in Ukraine grows by 800-850 MW in 2024 – Solar Energy Association head
In 2024, Ukraine added approximately 800–850 MW of solar power capacity through installations by businesses and households, according to Vladyslav Sokolovsky, Chairman of the Solar Energy Association of Ukraine. “Solar power capacity increased in 2024. Based on our Association’s estimates, around 800-850 MW of solar power plants (SPPs) were installed last year,” Sokolovsky stated at … Continue reading Photovoltaic solar power capacity in Ukraine grows by 800-850 MW in 2024 – Solar Energy Association head
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Myanmar junta calls for increased installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
At the first meeting of the Energy and Electricity Development Commission this week, President Tin Aung San called for solar panels to be installed during building construction as power shortages plague Myanmar. According to junta media, the admiral intends to require developers to install panels on all new buildings and “supply surplus electricity to the … Continue reading Myanmar junta calls for increased installation of photovoltaic (PV) solar panels
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Tunisia to install 1,700 MW of photovoltaic (PV) by 2030
Tunisia is accelerating its energy transition by awarding 4 solar photovoltaic projects totaling 498 MW to reduce dependence on imports and promote renewable energy. Faced with growing energy dependence, Tunisia is taking a decisive step in its commitment to renewable energy. On December 26, the Ministry of Industry, Mines and Energy awarded four photovoltaic projects … Continue reading Tunisia to install 1,700 MW of photovoltaic (PV) by 2030
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RWE takes final investment decision for repowering of Muel wind farm in Spain
From 27 to 3 wind turbines / total installed capacity to increase from 16.2 MW to 19.8 MW. Construction due to start in spring, commissioning at end of 2025. Modern wind turbines for a higher green energy yield: RWE is driving forward the expansion of renewables in Spain with the investment decision for the Muel … Continue reading RWE takes final investment decision for repowering of Muel wind farm in Spain
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EDP commissions 300 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in Southern California
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), a leading renewable energy developer and a top-five renewable energy owner and operator in the United States, unveiled Sandrini I & II Solar Energy Park (Sandrini I & II) today in Kern County. The two-phase solar energy park includes the 200 megawatt (MW) Sandrini I, which has a … Continue reading EDP commissions 300 MW of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy in Southern California
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Wind power and photovoltaic make electricity cheaper in Germany
The new year began with stormy weather. Wind turbines were running at full speed and the sun was shining in many places. As a result, electricity production from wind and photovoltaics (PV) in Germany accounted for 125% of demand, according to the Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems. The oversupply drove down the price of … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic make electricity cheaper in Germany
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Rising gas prices and wind energy mark a mixed start to the year in European electricity markets
In the first week of 2025, TTF gas futures rose, reaching the highest settlement price since October 2023, above €50/MWh. This, coupled with rising CO2 prices and electricity demand, as well as declining photovoltaic energy production, supported higher prices in some of the main European electricity markets. In contrast, the increase in wind energy production … Continue reading Rising gas prices and wind energy mark a mixed start to the year in European electricity markets
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Understanding wind resource: wind measurements, long-term estimation, and vertical extrapolation
By Alberto Quintana Infante Each stage of a wind resource study is crucial for estimating a wind farm’s energy production with the least possible uncertainty. During the development phase of wind farms, this evaluation is essential to understand the energy potential of the site and analyze the characteristics of the wind regime in terms of … Continue reading Understanding wind resource: wind measurements, long-term estimation, and vertical extrapolation
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New floating photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Shandong, China
Workers recently finished inspecting and cleaning the solar panels of a large floating photovoltaic power generation project in Lingcheng district of Dezhou, Shandong province. The project, spanning an area equivalent to 800 standard soccer fields, is situated over the waters of Dingzhuang reservoir, which serves as an industrial water source for the Dezhou power plant … Continue reading New floating photovoltaic (PV) power plant in Shandong, China
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Endesa builds a photovoltaic solar plant in Jumilla, Murcia
The new photovoltaic installation, called Balbona, with a capacity of around 145 MW and for whose construction it is expected to hire around 250 people from the area, will be the company’s largest in the region. In order to encourage the hiring of local labour, the company has launched two training courses in solar panel … Continue reading Endesa builds a photovoltaic solar plant in Jumilla, Murcia
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Wind power is UK’s main source of power and gas is at its lowest level in a decade
The UK plans a huge wind power development in the coming years to triple current offshore capacity.It is the first time that UK wind turbines have overtaken gas-fired power stations as the country’s main source of electricity, although they are still a long way from ambitious targets for a clean grid by 2030. Wind power … Continue reading Wind power is UK’s main source of power and gas is at its lowest level in a decade
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Large-scale wind and solar projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
Accessible, reliable and affordable energy plays an essential role in human and economic development for the people of Sub-Saharan Africa, especially in improving livelihoods and access to opportunities. Renewables are crucial in this context, promising substantial socio-economic gains whilst also addressing the lack of access to electricity that hampers communities’ climate resilience, limiting their adaptive … Continue reading Large-scale wind and solar projects in Sub-Saharan Africa
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Solar photovoltaics (PV) and storage: better together
Grid and storage readiness is key to accelerating the energy transition. Connecting renewable energy to the power system needs grid infrastructure, both at transmission and distribution levels, including overhead lines, underground and submarine cables and power substations. Despite the obvious, this fact has been widely overlooked in several regions. Urgent actions must be taken to … Continue reading Solar photovoltaics (PV) and storage: better together
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12 reasons why photovoltaic (PV) is the energy source of the future
Photovoltaics (PV), or solar energy, is poised to be a dominant energy source in the future due to a multitude of compelling reasons. Here are 12 key factors highlighting why photovoltaics are the energy source of the future: 1. Renewable and Sustainable: Solar energy is a renewable resource, meaning it’s constantly replenished by the sun. … Continue reading 12 reasons why photovoltaic (PV) is the energy source of the future
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