New York’s energy agency, New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), has conditionally awarded Ørsted and Eversource’s Sunrise Wind project the right to negotiate a 25-year offshore wind renewable energy certificate (OREC) agreement for an offshore wind farm with a maximum capacity of 924 MW. The price per MWh for power generated from … Continue reading Sunrise Wind selected for award in New York’s fourth offshore wind solicitation
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Australia’s Renewable Rush: 40 Wind Turbines a Month Needed to Meet 2030 Energy Goals
Like many things, solving the climate crisis is all about science and maths. According to Energy Minister Chris Bowen, Australia needs to be building 40 wind turbines every month until 2030 (plus a whole lot of solar panels and transmission lines) to meet his government’s ambitious renewable energy target. Given he said this towards the … Continue reading Australia’s Renewable Rush: 40 Wind Turbines a Month Needed to Meet 2030 Energy Goals
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Germany launches 5.5 GW offshore wind tender
Germany’s Federal Network Agency has launched an offshore wind tender comprising a total of 5,500 MW in three areas in the North Sea. The three sites are located about 110 kilometers northwest of Borkum, on the edge of the border with the Dutch exclusive economic zone. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency has carried out … Continue reading Germany launches 5.5 GW offshore wind tender
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Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind energy target within reach
WindEurope’s annual statistics and seven-year outlook published today show the EU wind energy target for 2030 is within reach. This is mainly thanks to improvements in permitting and a rebound in investments. 2023 also saw a major political turnaround for the EU’s Wind Power Package which 26 Governments then endorsed in the European Wind Charter. … Continue reading Uptake in permitting and investments brings 2030 wind energy target within reach
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Laos proposes to sell 4,150 MW of wind power to Vietnam
Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received proposals from seven wind farm investors in Laos that want to sell electricity to Vietnam, with a total capacity of nearly 4,150 MW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has said. An operational wind power plant in Quang Tri province. (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has received … Continue reading Laos proposes to sell 4,150 MW of wind power to Vietnam
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Wind energy records for a February month in Portugal and France
In the week of February 19, European electricity market prices fell compared to the previous week, with the MIBEL market showing the lowest prices. The increase in wind energy production and the decrease in gas and CO2 prices favored this behavior. Portugal and France registered the highest wind energy production for a February month, and … Continue reading Wind energy records for a February month in Portugal and France
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The regulation for offshore wind power in Spain, published
The Spanish Government launches the long-awaited regulation for offshore wind Last week we were talking about how the legislation on offshore wind in Spain was taking longer than desired. And also that it was expected to be published in the coming weeks. Well, it seems that the Ministry must have heard our prayers because yesterday … Continue reading The regulation for offshore wind power in Spain, published
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New Study Finds Treasury’s Proposed Time-Matching Rules Would Stifle Adoption of Green Hydrogen
As the comments period comes to a close on the U.S. Treasury Department’s proposed guidance on clean energy investment and production tax credits for green hydrogen projects, a new study conducted by global energy and natural resources research and consulting firm Wood Mackenzie and commissioned by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) shows the Administration’s … Continue reading New Study Finds Treasury’s Proposed Time-Matching Rules Would Stifle Adoption of Green Hydrogen
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Kazakhstan seeks to harness huge wind energy potential
Kazakhstan may soon become one of the world leaders in wind power generation, the country’s Minister of Energy, Almasadam Satkaliev told a parliamentary commission on February 23rd. According to the minister, as the world’s ninth-largest country, Kazakhstan has significant potential for the development of the renewable energy sector, with its vast territory highly suited to … Continue reading Kazakhstan seeks to harness huge wind energy potential
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ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the Department of the Interior approved the Construction and Operations Plan for Equinor’s Empire Wind project in New York: “This is a milestone for Empire Wind and domestic offshore wind as a whole. When it … Continue reading ACP Statement on Major Milestone for Empire Wind
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Vestas wins order for 63 MW of wind power in Italy
Vestas has received an order for 63 MW for a wind farm in Italy. The contract includes the supply and installation of 14 V150-4.5 MW wind turbines, as well as a 10-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service contract. “This order demonstrates the suitability of our latest models for the Italian market. We hope … Continue reading Vestas wins order for 63 MW of wind power in Italy
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Photovoltaic energy registers the highest daily production in history for a February month in Spain, Portugal and Italy
In the third week of February, European electricity market prices remained stable, most of them with averages below €70/MWh. The MIBEL market registered the lowest averages for the second week in a row. Photovoltaic energy registered the highest daily production in history for a February month in Spain, Portugal and Italy. Gas and CO2 futures … Continue reading Photovoltaic energy registers the highest daily production in history for a February month in Spain, Portugal and Italy
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DNV pilot paves way to a more sustainable wind turbine decommissioning
DNV, the independent assurance and risk management provider, has successfully run a pilot that uses a new digital service to increase the sustainability of wind turbine decommissioning. ReWind automatically generates a decommissioning plan, such as where and how the blades can be recycled, based on data provided by the user. The pilot ran from June … Continue reading DNV pilot paves way to a more sustainable wind turbine decommissioning
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Greenalia obtains financing for 3 GW of photovoltaics in the US.
Spanish renewable project developer Greenalia has secured €185.6 million in financing lines to support the development of its 3 GW wind and solar photovoltaic (PV) portfolio in the United States. The new income will be obtained in the form of three-year loans and will be used by the subsidiary of the Spanish company, Greenalia Power. … Continue reading Greenalia obtains financing for 3 GW of photovoltaics in the US.
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ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement today from Anne Reynolds, Vice President for Offshore Wind, on the final designation of two Wind Energy Areas (WEA) off the south Oregon coast by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The designation allows BOEM to now invite leaseholder bids from offshore wind developers … Continue reading ACP Statement on BOEM Finalizing Oregon Wind Energy Areas
Continue readingWind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
The Spanish Wind Energy Association (AEE) celebrates a new edition of the ‘Wind and Market’ conference, with the participation of more than 200 experts to analyze challenges and opportunities facing a new period in the consolidation and advancement of renewable energies in the electrical system , in our economy and society.Regulation, planning, procedures and, ultimately, … Continue reading Wind priorities: accelerate processing and take care of the value chain for sustainable and technologically autonomous energy transition
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First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers
Vestas shows the way back to profitability while Nordex ties Back to black. Good news for the sector and for Western manufacturers in particular, who are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel. After some years of journey, Vestas has managed to return to profitability in the results of the year 2023, … Continue reading First green shoots for Western wind turbine manufacturers
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Nordex has wind power orders for 7.4 GW
Consolidated sales of wind turbines increase to 6.5 billion euros.2023 EBITDA margin reaches breakeven. Working capital ratio at -11.5 percent. Nordex (ISIN: DE000A0D6554) today released preliminary results for fiscal year 2023 and confirms its guidance for the year. According to these preliminary results, the company recorded an increase in consolidated sales of 6.5 billion euros … Continue reading Nordex has wind power orders for 7.4 GW
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Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world
Western OEMs reduce the pace of NPI and focus on product standardisation while Chinese peers continue the frenetic pace of new wind turbine introduction. Western supply chain will simplify to avoid major turbine design changes New turbine designs require economies of scale to deliver value. Many new and larger turbine designs were introduced by Western … Continue reading Wind turbine technology evolution is diverging quickly between China and the rest of the world
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Windpower Monthly Names SANY Renewable Energy’s SI-230100 a Top 10 Onshore Wind Turbine of 2023
Windpower Monthly, a globally leading media of the wind power industry, has named SANY Renewable Energy’s SI-230100 wind turbine one of the Top 10 Onshore Wind Turbines of 2023 and awarded it the gold prize in the category of one shore wind turbines of 5.6MW-Plus. This marks the third consecutive year that SANY Renewable Energy … Continue reading Windpower Monthly Names SANY Renewable Energy’s SI-230100 a Top 10 Onshore Wind Turbine of 2023
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