Category: Wind Power

Renewables to keep rising and coal to peak by 2030 in China: CEF

Renewables to keep rising and coal to peak by 2030 in China: CEF

May 6, 2024 | , , ,

China will peak coal-use in 2023. CEF forecasts that China can peak then plateau in coal use over the six years to 2030, followed by a slow continued decline of 2% p.a. in coal use in absolute terms in China from 2030-2040, giving a 20% decline over the next decade. China’s electricity market is at the forefront of a transformative journey from traditional thermal power generation to robust expansion of renewable energy installations. China’s shift towards greener energy sources holds immense significance not only domestically but also in the global energy transition landscape.

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Masdar and Bapco to develop up to 2 GW of wind projects in Bahrain

Masdar and Bapco to develop up to 2 GW of wind projects in Bahrain

May 2, 2024 | , ,

Masdar has inked an agreement with Bapco Energies to jointly explore the development and investment in wind projects in Bahrain with a capacity of up to 2 GW. This will be the first project of its kind in the region and the Middle East. This clean energy collaboration will support the Kingdom of Bahrain to accelerate the decarbonization of critical industrial sectors and open avenues to develop new market sectors. 

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Alinta Energy and JERA Nex to co-develop 1 GW+ Australian offshore wind farm

Alinta Energy and JERA Nex to co-develop 1 GW+ Australian offshore wind farm

April 25, 2024 | , ,

Alinta Energy and JERA Nex, through its wholly owned subsidiary Parkwind, have agreed to jointly develop the 1 GW+ Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm in the Southern Ocean Region Declared Area in South West Victoria. Under the agreement Alinta Energy and JERA Nex, will apply their respective expertise and capabilities to jointly develop the Spinifex Project.

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Wind Power Outlook for Brazil and US

Wind Power Outlook for Brazil and US

April 22, 2024 | , ,

2023 was a pivotal year for the renewables industry in Brazil, characterised by the resumption of post-pandemic activities, a new national government and acceleration of offshore wind planning. However, it also presented significant challenges. Due to the IRA, power market consultants now expect 408 GW of utility wind, solar and storage to be built in the US over the next 7 years, compared to the expected 390 GW in February 2023. Breaking this figure down, onshore wind represents 23% of the market, growing from 7.5 GW in 2024 to 16 GW in 2030 and offshore wind expectations are approximately 14 GW by 2030. 

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Solar and Wind Energy Mapping for Ukraine: Report

Solar and Wind Energy Mapping for Ukraine: Report

April 19, 2024 | , , , ,

A secure supply with heat and electricity became a major challenge to many households in Ukraine as Russia systematically attacks critical infrastructure. This dire situation puts an immediate increase of the country’s energy resilience to the forefront of the political agenda. Given Ukraine’s outstanding size and land area, the country has the potential not only to be self-sufficient in energy supply, but it can also become a bigger exporter of green electricity and hydrogen.

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Origin buys 1.5 GW wind farm in New South Wales

Origin buys 1.5 GW wind farm in New South Wales

April 15, 2024 | , ,

Origin Energy Limited has struck a deal with Virya Energy to purchase the Yanco Delta Wind Farm, which is a wind and energy storage facility situated in New South Wales. Yanco Delta is positioned within the South West Renewable Energy Zone designated by the New South Wales Government. It comprises a 1.5 GW wind farm and a 800 MWh battery. The project is situated next to key transmission infrastructure.

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RWE joins forces with WhiteRock to develop gigawatts of US renewable

RWE joins forces with WhiteRock to develop gigawatts of US renewable

April 10, 2024 | , , ,

RWE Clean Energy has formed a strategic partnership with renewables developer WhiteRock Renewables (WhiteRock) to scale-up the expansion of RWE’s onshore wind, solar, and energy storage development pipeline in the US. The company is aiming for record growth in the US. This partnership with WhiteRock will help RWE progress on its expansion goals in the US. WhiteRock expects to create and develop 4 to 5 GW of onshore wind, solar, and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects.

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Landinfra and Eiffel announce 1,800 MW renewables projects in Sweden

Landinfra and Eiffel announce 1,800 MW renewables projects in Sweden

April 4, 2024 | , , ,

Landinfra Energy AB and Eiffel Investment Group have finalised a collaboration to develop a pipeline of up to 1,800 MW renewable energy projects in Sweden. These projects encompass solar power, wind power, and energy storage. Under the agreement, Eiffel will acquire a 50 per cent stake in the portfolio from Landinfra, while Landinfra will retain the remaining.

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India’s Adani surpasses 10 GW of renewable energy installations

India’s Adani surpasses 10 GW of renewable energy installations

April 3, 2024 | , , ,

One of India’s major renewable energy producers, Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL), has surpassed 10 GW of operational renewable energy installations. This large portfolio consists of 7,393 MW solar, 1,401 MW wind and 2,140 MW wind-solar hybrid capacity. Out of these total deployments, 2,848 MW of capacity was brought online in the Indian financial year 2023-24.

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