Bigger wind turbines and relaxed minimum distance rules from buildings have doubled Europe’s potential for commercially viable wind power since a similar assessment just seven years ago. France and Spain alone could generate enough electricity equivalent to the EU’s projected 2050 demand of around 4,000 TWh, new modelling by the bloc’s researchers at the JRC … Continue reading New study doubles EU wind power potential
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Iberdrola inaugurates the operation and maintenance base for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France
Iberdrola has inaugurated the operation and maintenance (M&O) centre in Saint-Brieuc, where 80 people will work. The offshore wind farm is part of the strategic challenges of energy independence, decarbonisation and industrial renewal in France. The centre, located in Binic-Établesm, controls and manages the electricity production and maintenance of the park 24 hours a day, … Continue reading Iberdrola inaugurates the operation and maintenance base for the Saint-Brieuc offshore wind farm in France
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Questions over the Trump administration’s plans for solar photovoltaic and wind power
Restrictions on renewables development could conflict with the goal of boosting electricity supply. As President Donald Trump was hitting the headlines with the promised “shock and awe” of his initial fusillade of executive orders, his administration was making other significant changes that attracted less attention, at least at first. One was the order from the … Continue reading Questions over the Trump administration’s plans for solar photovoltaic and wind power
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Trump and populism’s anti-wind movement
The rise of right-wing governments from 2024’s spate of elections has spotlighted ‘climate populism’ – a movement founded on an anti-elite and traditionalist view of climate change, the energy transition and renewable energy as intrusions into national and economic liberty. Wind in particular has been villainised. Criticisms levied against wind power range from aesthetic complaints … Continue reading Trump and populism’s anti-wind movement
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Photovoltaic (PV) versus wind turbines
Solar panels are marvels of modern technology, harnessing the vast power of the sun. These devices utilize photovoltaic (PV) cells to turn sunlight directly into electricity. At the heart of these cells is silicon, a semiconductor material that plays a crucial role in energy conversion. When sunlight hits the solar panel, it causes electrons in … Continue reading Photovoltaic (PV) versus wind turbines
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Offshore wind power giant Ørsted changes CEO
Rasmus Errboe is appointed CEO of Ørsted replacing Mads Nipper who steps down as CEO. Ørsted’s Board of Directors has appointed Rasmus Errboe, current Deputy CEO and Chief Commercial Officer, as new Group President and CEO of the company replacing Mads Nipper who will step down from his position as Group President and CEO of … Continue reading Offshore wind power giant Ørsted changes CEO
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China has shown Europe how to build wind power and photovoltaic solar plants
In 2024, China again set a record for the launch of new wind and solar power plants. Europe, which is pushing the climate agenda more aggressively than all other regions of the world, is lagging behind China has quadrupled the rate of commissioning of new green energy capacities. In 2024, the installed capacity of China’s … Continue reading China has shown Europe how to build wind power and photovoltaic solar plants
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Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects
Vattenfall and BASF signed contracts with four suppliers for key components and installation services for Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms. Vattenfall and BASF have awarded four major contracts for the Nordlicht 1 and 2 offshore wind farms, which are located 85 kilometers north of the island of Borkum in the German North Sea. … Continue reading Vattenfall and BASF award key contracts for Nordlicht offshore wind projects
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ACP Statement on Confirmation of Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from?Jason Grumet, ACP CEO ?following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Doug Burgum as Secretary of the Interior: “Congratulations to Doug Burgum on being confirmed as Secretary of the Interior and tasked to lead the National Energy Council. We are eager to support the administration’s efforts … Continue reading ACP Statement on Confirmation of Doug Burgum as U.S. Secretary of the Interior
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Denmark charts course to tackle hurdles facing offshore wind power
Government subsidies have long been discussed following mounting setbacks for the offshore wind sector. Today, we saw another breakthrough. The challenges surrounding Denmark’s offshore wind tender At the end of 2024, the lack of bidders in the ambitious offshore wind tender in Denmark marked the end of another challenging year for offshore wind. Earlier this … Continue reading Denmark charts course to tackle hurdles facing offshore wind power
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Castilla-La Mancha leads renewables with 13,000 megawatts of wind power and photovoltaic
Castilla-La Mancha is consolidating its position as one of the leading regions in renewable energies in Spain. With more than 15 gigawatts of installed capacity and growing investment, the region is on the podium of this strategic sector. Companies in the sector such as Verbund, ID Energy and Eiffage Energía Sistemas and the regional Administration … Continue reading Castilla-La Mancha leads renewables with 13,000 megawatts of wind power and photovoltaic
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China’s wind turbine exports set to rise to 100 GW
According to data from analyst firm Brinkmann, Chinese wind turbine exports are expected to grow from just under 10 GW over the past 12 years to more than 100 GW over the next decade.Brinckmann predicts that Goldwind and Envision will dominate overseas sales of onshore units over the next decade.Asia, the Middle East and Africa … Continue reading China’s wind turbine exports set to rise to 100 GW
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New plan regulates the expansion of offshore wind energy until 2034
A new plan regulates the expansion of German offshore wind energy for four more years until 2034. The Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency (BSH) in Hamburg presented the fourth area development plan today, according to a press release. The plan defines areas for wind farms in the North Sea and Baltic Sea and determines when … Continue reading New plan regulates the expansion of offshore wind energy until 2034
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Vattenfall signs wind based power agreement with LyondellBasell
Vattenfall has signed a purchase power agreement (PPA) with the chemicals group LyondellBasell (LYB), providing fossil free electricity from the Nordlicht 1 offshore wind farm off the German coast. “With this electricity partnership with LYB, we at Vattenfall are sending a strong signal for our long-term strategy: We do not only want to decarbonize ourselves, … Continue reading Vattenfall signs wind based power agreement with LyondellBasell
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EU Commission sets the direction for its competitiveness strategy
The European Commission presented its ‘Competitiveness Compass’ a blueprint for actions to restore the competitiveness of the European economy. The document is good. It emphasises the need to accelerate the clean energy transition and boost electrification. Crucially, the Compass says the EU must have flexible and supportive State aid rules to help energy-intensive industries to … Continue reading EU Commission sets the direction for its competitiveness strategy
Continue readingØrsted and PGE take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
Ørsted and PGE have taken final investment decision (FID) on the 1.5 GW Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm, which will be built, owned and operated in a 50/50 partnership between Ørsted and Poland’s largest energy company PGE Polska Grupa Energetyczna. Baltica 2, which will be located approx. 40 km off the Polish coast near Ustka, … Continue reading Ørsted and PGE take final investment decision on Baltica 2 Offshore Wind Farm
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Iberdrola to supply wind power to Italian car parts manufacturer Agrati in France
This wind farm comprises 5 wind turbines with a total output of 10.25 MW. An annual output of 21 GWh/y will be sold to AGRATI starting in 2025. Iberdrola to supply 105 GWh of green electricity to AGRATI through a power purchase agreement (PPA). Iberdrola’s Florembeau wind farm in Créquy will supply renewable energy to … Continue reading Iberdrola to supply wind power to Italian car parts manufacturer Agrati in France
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New variant of Enercon’s E-138 EP3 wind turbine for high-wind sites
Replacement in the discontinued E-82 wind turbine portfolio. Performance increase for all E-138 EP3 types Enercon will also offer the E-138 EP3 in a new variant for high-wind sites. This will replace the E-82 EP2 E4. The gap in the portfolio created by the discontinuation of the EP2 turbines will thus be quickly closed with … Continue reading New variant of Enercon’s E-138 EP3 wind turbine for high-wind sites
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China’s Wind Power and Photovoltaic Solar Soar by 357 GW, as Trump Mires us in backward, Planet-Wrecking Fossil Fuels
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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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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