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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German photovoltaic solar power capacity surpasses key milestone of 100 gigawatts
Solar power made another leap in Germany in 2024, industry figures showed on Monday, with total installed capacity surpassing 100 gigawatts for the first time. The German Solar Industry Association said an extra 17 gigawatts of photovoltaic capacity was installed last year, some 10% more than in 2023. Around 14% of German electricity consumption over … Continue reading German photovoltaic solar power capacity surpasses key milestone of 100 gigawatts
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China’s marine economy gains momentum, leading the world in offshore wind power
China’s marine economy has gained growing momentum, marked by growths in ocean fisheries and offshore wind power, the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) said. The marine economy’s contribution to China’s energy, water, and food security has become increasingly significant. In the energy sector, MNR data revealed that in 2024, offshore oilfield production accounted for 60 … Continue reading China’s marine economy gains momentum, leading the world in offshore wind power
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China’s largest marine solar photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen power plant starts operation
A large-scale photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen park, located in the tidal flat area of ??eastern China, has officially started operation, according to its owner, Guohua Energy Investment Co., Ltd., belonging to CHN Energy Investment Group (CHN Energy). The energy park, the largest of its kind in China, is officially known as the Rudong marine solar … Continue reading China’s largest marine solar photovoltaic (PV) and hydrogen power plant starts operation
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Largest photovoltaic solar plants in South Africa
South Africa’s Independent Power Producer (IPP) Procurement Programme has opened the country to private renewable energy investment, with 39 gigawatts of capacity planned to be built by 2030. Because of this, private companies have been able to build solar photovoltaic farms across the country, with the biggest reaching over 500 MW in capacity. Even though … Continue reading Largest photovoltaic solar plants in South Africa
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Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to get rid of wind energy is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s energy policies on behalf of the fossil fuel industry, which made record donations to his presidential campaign. The US president-elect wrote in a social … Continue reading Trump accused of attacking UK wind energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
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Chinese firm Windey Energy to build world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
A China-based company has revealed plans to develop the world’s most powerful onshore wind turbines. Windey Energy will develop the ultra-large 16 MW onshore wind turbine which will be the first of its kind in the world. The plan is part of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region’s Science and Technology Innovation Major Demonstration Project. Windey … Continue reading Chinese firm Windey Energy to build world’s most powerful onshore wind turbine
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In 2024 European electricity markets reached their lowest prices since 2021 thanks to renewable energy and falling gas prices
In 2024, the main European electricity markets reached the lowest yearly prices since 2021, in most cases below €80/MWh. Gas prices were also the lowest since 2021, which contributed to the declines in electricity market prices, along with lower CO2 prices. Solar photovoltaic energy reached historical production records in all markets and wind energy in … Continue reading In 2024 European electricity markets reached their lowest prices since 2021 thanks to renewable energy and falling gas prices
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Spain approved 4 photovoltaic, hybridisation and storage projects for 404 MW in the fourth week of December
The Official State Gazette for the fourth week of December contains announcements for 4 photovoltaic projects for 404 MW, including 50.9 MW / 240.35 MWh of storage. Application for recognition, specifically, of public utility of the «Las Coronas» 50.1 MW photovoltaic solar installation, and its evacuation infrastructure, in the municipalities of Bercero, Marzales and Vega … Continue reading Spain approved 4 photovoltaic, hybridisation and storage projects for 404 MW in the fourth week of December
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Wind power and photovoltaic drive Germany’s renewable energy surge
Germany made a notable shift toward renewable energy sources last year, according to a report from the Federal Network Agency Renewable energy accounted for 59% of the country’s total electricity generation, up from 56% in 2023. Wind energy was the leading source, contributing 31.9% to the nation’s energy mix, while photovoltaic solar energy contributed 14.7%. Despite a 0.9% … Continue reading Wind power and photovoltaic drive Germany’s renewable energy surge
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Somalia opens tender for 10 MW photovoltaic solar plant in Garowe
Somalia’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources has opened a tender for a 10-megawatt solar power plant integrated with a 20-megawatt-hour battery energy storage system. The project, part of the Somali Electricity Sector Recovery Project (SESRP) funded by the World Bank, will span 290 hectares and include a 33 kV evacuation line. Interested developers must … Continue reading Somalia opens tender for 10 MW photovoltaic solar plant in Garowe
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During the month of December, renewables generated 47.6%, with wind energy being the leading technology in the mix in Spain
Demand for electricity in Spain increased by 1.5% in December. During this month of December, renewables generated 47.6%, with wind power being the leading technology in the national mix. In 2024, renewables will reach a share of 55.8% of the total Spanish mix, as Red Eléctrica anticipated in its year-end estimates, with photovoltaics reaching 16.7% … Continue reading During the month of December, renewables generated 47.6%, with wind energy being the leading technology in the mix in Spain
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RWE successful with 31 photovoltaic solar projects in Polish auction
RWE is building solar farms with a total capacity of more than 100 megawatts (MWac) across Poland. Now RWE has been successful in the latest auction for Renewables in Poland: the Polish regulator, Urz?d Regulacji Energetyki (URE), has awarded RWE 31 solar projects with a total capacity of 102 megawatts of direct current (MWdc), which … Continue reading RWE successful with 31 photovoltaic solar projects in Polish auction
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Lithium carbonate prices decline in December, while cell prices stabilize at the bottom
Lithium carbonate prices declined in December, while SC6 prices rebounded after fluctuations Spot prices for battery-grade lithium carbonate stood at RMB 74,000-77,000/MT as of December 31. The average price was RMB 76,000/MT at the end of the month, down 2.6% MoM. CIF prices for Chinese lithium spodumene concentrate (SC6) came in at USD 810-860/MT, averaging … Continue reading Lithium carbonate prices decline in December, while cell prices stabilize at the bottom
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