Continued investments by the Iberdrola in renewables and its commitment to decarbonization has seen clean energy production in Spain reach a decade high. In the first quarter of 2024, the group generated 10,489 GWh with clean energy, an increase of 19.4% compared to the same period last year. The company has not had such a … Continue reading Iberdrola’s renewable energy production reaches 10-year highs in Spain
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From solar photovoltaic and wind energy to electric vehicles: How China is overproducing green technology
China faces increased scrutiny from the West for its aggressive export practices: overcapacity and huge subsidies. The United States and the EU are working to ensure that their clean energy sectors are not eliminated by unfair competition. United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned China last weekend against overproducing clean-energy products such as solar panels, wind turbines … Continue reading From solar photovoltaic and wind energy to electric vehicles: How China is overproducing green technology
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Bekaert joins TAILWIND Project to develop floating offshore wind mooring solutions
Floating offshore wind (FOW) can harness stronger and more consistent wind speeds compared to onshore and fixed-bottom offshore wind turbines. The TAILWIND Project will embrace sustainable-by-design principles to deliver advanced station-keeping technologies. The TAILWIND project, launched in January 2024, will deliver advanced station-keeping technologies, designed to maintain the position of floating offshore wind energy farms … Continue reading Bekaert joins TAILWIND Project to develop floating offshore wind mooring solutions
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UKA places its next large order of 253 MW of wind power from the Nordex Group
UKA orders another 39 wind turbines. 253 MW of clean, economical and independent energy for six federal states. In three months, UKA has already ordered 450 MW from Nordex for German wind projects. At the end of March, wind and solar park developer UKA (Umweltgerechte Kraftanlagen GmbH & Co. KG) placed an order for 39 … Continue reading UKA places its next large order of 253 MW of wind power from the Nordex Group
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Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of March
The Spanish electricity market registers negative prices for the first time and, together with Portugal, continues to have the lowest prices in Europe. In the last week of March, the Iberian MIBEL market registered the lowest prices in Europe for the eighth consecutive week and the Spanish market registered negative prices for the first time … Continue reading Solar photovoltaic and wind energy in the last week of March
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Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
The demand for electrical energy in Spain increases by 1.9% in March. Renewables reach a record monthly production (14,591 GWh) and also coverage in the mix (65.2%). Generation without emissions accounts for 82.2% of the total and reaches its highest share since records began. For the sixth consecutive month, wind energy continues to be the … Continue reading Wind power generated 27.1% of electricity in Spain in March and photovoltaics 13.6%
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Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
Macquarie’s subsidiary Cero Development Hellas received a green light for adding batteries with an overall capacity of 749 MWh to its project for a 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Central Greece. Renewable energy investors are increasingly turning to batteries to keep their solar power projects on track. As electricity consumption in Greece is stagnating and … Continue reading Cero to include battery storage in its 370 MW photovoltaic plant in Greece
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Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
Norwegian Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill is preparing its technology for 24-hour continuous flights followed by multi-device demonstrations, marking a significant breakthrough for the industry. Kitemill CEO Thomas Hårklau said rapid advances will be made in 2024 after securing more than €2million in funding from Dutch investment entity Expanding Dreams. Together with smaller investors and … Continue reading Airborne Wind Energy developer Kitemill prepares for 24hour operation and multi-device demonstrations
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China’s photovoltaic product exports amounted to US$47.59 billion in 2023
Chinese photovoltaic (PV) solar power industry urged to stay united in face of US pressure. Industry body says companies should avoid ‘disorderly and vicious’ competition. US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently said she would push for measures to address overcapacity in China. The US has said it will target overcpacity in the Chinese solar power … Continue reading China’s photovoltaic product exports amounted to US$47.59 billion in 2023
Continue readingChina adds record 36.72 GW photovoltaic solar power in Jan-Feb 2024
China‘s photovoltaic (PV) solar power surge continues with a record-breaking installation of 36.72 GW in the first two months of 2024, as per the data released by the National Energy Administration on March 25th. By February’s end, China’s total power capacity reached 2.97 terawatts (TW), up by 14.7% from last year. Solar power alone contributed … Continue reading China adds record 36.72 GW photovoltaic solar power in Jan-Feb 2024
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Vestas secures 554 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
Vestas has received a 554 MW order for an undisclosed wind farm in the US. The order consists of 123 V163-4.5 MW wind turbines, Vestas’ newest high-capacity factor wind turbine. The orders include the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines, as well as a multi-year Active Output Management 5000 (AOM 5000) service agreement, … Continue reading Vestas secures 554 MW wind order for V163-4.5 MW wind turbines in the US
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Conditions for the assembly, this year, of the first 46 large photovoltaic solar plants in Cuba
The investment project until 2028 foresees a total of 92 sites of 21 megawatts of power each. The completion of an investment process that includes, until 2028, the installation of 92 photovoltaic solar plants, with the capacity to generate 2,000 megawatts, has already been launched, Vicente de la O Levy, Minister of Energy and Mines, … Continue reading Conditions for the assembly, this year, of the first 46 large photovoltaic solar plants in Cuba
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Peru: 4 wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plants begin operations in 2024
Investment in project execution exceeds US$530 million and will add 507 megawatts of power to the National Interconnected Electric System (SEIN). The investment in the execution of these projects exceeds 530 million dollars. These plants are located in the regions of Ica, Arequipa and Moquegua; and will help Peru increase the non-conventional renewable energy component … Continue reading Peru: 4 wind energy and photovoltaic solar power plants begin operations in 2024
Continue readingVestas wins 37 MW wind power project in Poland
Vestas has received a firm order from Energa Green Development, a subsidiary of the ORLEN Group, for the Szybowice wind farm in Opolskie, Poland. The order consists of 17 V110-2.0 MW wind turbines in 2.2 MW power mode and includes the supply, delivery and commissioning of the wind turbines. Upon completion, Vestas will service the … Continue reading Vestas wins 37 MW wind power project in Poland
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Power capacity additions reached a new benchmark of 473 gigawatts in 2023, but many countries are cut off from the benefits of energy transitions
Renewable Capacity Statistics 2024 released by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) today shows that 2023 set a new record in renewables deployment in the power sector by reaching a total capacity of 3 870 Gigawatts (GW) globally. Renewables accounted for 86% of capacity additions; however, this growth is unevenly distributed across the world, indicating … Continue reading Power capacity additions reached a new benchmark of 473 gigawatts in 2023, but many countries are cut off from the benefits of energy transitions
Continue readingChina-Nauru cooperation in photovoltaic solar energy
The Pacific island nation Nauru signed up for the Belt and Road Initiative on Monday. Since China and Nauru restored diplomatic ties earlier this year, bilateral win-win cooperation has rapidly expanded, yielding beneficial outcomes for local communities. Nauru, with its beautiful tropical scenery and brilliant sunshine, is endearingly dubbed as a «pearl of the Pacific.» … Continue reading China-Nauru cooperation in photovoltaic solar energy
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Half of the developers offer batteries in their photovoltaic portfolio in Brazil
Greener published the results of its most recent study on the distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation market in Brazil, revealing some significant trends. Among them, the fact that 49% of respondents said they had hybrid systems in their portfolio stood out, and 12% recorded at least one sale of a kit containing a battery. According to … Continue reading Half of the developers offer batteries in their photovoltaic portfolio in Brazil
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Wind Europe 2024: No news… good news?
Last week, the Wind Europe Annual Event returned to Bilbao after the editions of 2019 and 2022. It’s the third time in Bilbao, with an increasingly larger deployment in every aspect. If there’s one thing that has stood out in this edition of Wind Europe, it’s that nothing has particularly stood out, if that’s even … Continue reading Wind Europe 2024: No news… good news?
Continue readingEndesa will build its largest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant with battery storage in the Canary Islands at the Barranco de Tirajana plant
The eight hectares that the facility will occupy will be capable of supplying more than three thousand homes and will be on the free land within the Barranco de Tirajana Power Plant.The eligible investment amounts to 11.5 million euros, of which 5.6 million correspond to the Next Generation funds of the European Union.The solar park … Continue reading Endesa will build its largest photovoltaic (PV) solar power plant with battery storage in the Canary Islands at the Barranco de Tirajana plant
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Vattenfall’s largest land-based wind power project receives environmental permit
The adjacent Norrbäck and Pauträsk wind project, which together make up Vattenfall’s largest land-based wind power project to date, have received a final environmental permit. This means that Vattenfall now has the necessary permits for the plans for a wind farm with up to 111 wind turbines and a maximum output of 530 MW, which … Continue reading Vattenfall’s largest land-based wind power project receives environmental permit
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